Catalog - Los Angeles County

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College Catalog

2015 - 2016
Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health
2015-2016 Catalog

LOS ANGELES COUNTY COLLEGE OF NURSING AND
ALLIED HEALTH

CATALOG

2015-2016

1237 N. Mission Road
Los Angeles, CA. 90033-1084

Telephone [phone]
Website: http://ladhs.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/CollegeOfNursing

ACCURACY STATEMENT
The Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health has made every effort to
determine that the statements in this catalog are accurate.

The College of Nursing and Allied Health reserves the right to make changes affecting
programs, policies, regulations, requirements, fees, and/or any other matters contained in this
catalog.

All matters contained herein are subject to change with or without notice by the administration
of the Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health for any reason at the
discretion of the College. The College of Nursing and Allied Health assumes no responsibility
for misrepresentation of policies as presented in this catalog.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 7

General Information ...................................................................................................................... 9
Accreditation and Approval ..................................................................................................... 10
Nondiscrimination Policy ......................................................................................................... 11
Mission, Vision, and Values .................................................................................................... 12
Philosophies of Education, General Education, and Learning ................................................. 13
Student Learning Outcomes: College and General Education ............................................... 14
College Map ........................................................................................................................ 15
Governance ........................................................................................................................ 16

Financial Information .................................................................................................................... 17
School of Nursing Costs and Fees .......................................................................................... 18
School of Nursing Financial Obligations ............................................................................ 19

Financial Aid Description of Services ...................................................................................... 19
Student Eligibility................................................................................................................ 19
Financial Aid Student Learning Outcomes ......................................................................... 20
Tuition Agreement Contracts ............................................................................................. 20
Grants, Scholarships, and Loans ....................................................................................... 21
Employment ....................................................................................................................... 22
Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA) Educational Assistance ........................................... 22
Repayment of Financial Obligation .................................................................................... 22
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Information Verification Policy ............ 23
Return to Title IV Funds (R2T4) Policy .............................................................................. 26
EDCOS Registration and Fee Guidelines ............................................................................... 29
EDCOS Summary of Fees ................................................................................................. 30
Refunds of Student Charges Policy ........................................................................................ 31

Student Support Services ............................................................................................................. 34
Educational Resource Center Description ............................................................................... 35
Educational Resource Center Student Learning Outcomes ............................................... 35
Library Materials ................................................................................................................ 36
Other Libraries ................................................................................................................... 36
Office of Educational Services Description .............................................................................. 37
Office of Educational Services Student Learning Outcomes .............................................. 37
FERPA Notification ............................................................................................................ 37
Student Records – Confidentiality Policy and Procedure ............................................. 37
Student Support Services: General Information ..................................................................... 39
Transportation and Parking ................................................................................................ 39
Bookstore ........................................................................................................................ 39
Food Services .................................................................................................................... 39
Child Care Services ........................................................................................................... 39
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Orientation ........................................................................................................................ 39
Learning Assistance ........................................................................................................... 39
Student Health Services .................................................................................................... 39
Counseling/Psychological Services ................................................................................... 40
Services for Disabled Students .......................................................................................... 40
Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Policy ....................................................... 40
Essential Function Standards – Nursing Students ........................................................ 43
Drug Free Environment ........................................................................................................... 45
No Smoking ........................................................................................................................ 47

Campus Security and Safety ........................................................................................................ 48
College Security ...................................................................................................................... 49
Campus Crime Report ............................................................................................................. 49
Security Policies and Procedures ............................................................................................ 49
Security ........................................................................................................................ 49
Identification Badges .......................................................................................................... 50
Sexual Harassment Reporting ........................................................................................... 51
Sexual Assault ................................................................................................................... 53
Disaster Management ........................................................................................................ 53
Active Shooter.................................................................................................................... 55
Fire Response.................................................................................................................... 56
Earthquake ........................................................................................................................ 57
Bomb Threat ...................................................................................................................... 57
Automated External Defibrillator (AED) .............................................................................. 58

Academic Programs – General Information .................................................................................. 59
Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 60
Class Schedules ..................................................................................................................... 60
Academic Freedom Policy and Procedure .............................................................................. 61
Academic Honesty and Professional Conduct Policy and Procedure ..................................... 61
Award of Credit Policy and Procedure..................................................................................... 63

Instructional Policies ..................................................................................................................... 65
Religion/Belief Systems ........................................................................................................... 66
Audio Video Recording ............................................................................................................ 66
Bulletin Board Postings ........................................................................................................... 67
Auditing ........................................................................................................................ 69
Classrooms ........................................................................................................................ 69
Attendance ........................................................................................................................ 70
Instructor Absence .................................................................................................................. 70

School of Nursing ........................................................................................................................ 71
Program Introduction ............................................................................................................... 72
School of Nursing Philosophy ................................................................................................. 73
Student Learning Outcomes .................................................................................................... 73
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School of Nursing Sessions .................................................................................................... 74
Academic Calendar ................................................................................................................. 74
Student Handbook................................................................................................................... 75

Admission/Registration/Enrollment Policies ............................................................................ 76
Admissions ........................................................................................................................ 77
Verification of General Education and Other Course Completion ...................................... 82
Criminal Record Background Screening ............................................................................ 83
Nursing Course Exemptions/Challenges ........................................................................... 84
Enrollment, Registration, and Progression ......................................................................... 87
Program Limits ................................................................................................................... 89
Malpractice Insurance ........................................................................................................ 89
Certified Nurse Assistant Exam Eligibility .......................................................................... 89
Academic Progression Policies ............................................................................................... 90
Grading System ................................................................................................................. 91
Grading System for Clinical Courses ................................................................................. 94
Satisfactory Academic Progress ........................................................................................ 96
Associate of Science Degree in Nursing ............................................................................ 100
Curriculum Plan ................................................................................................................. 100
Transition Nursing Course ................................................................................................. 102
Pharmacology for Advanced Placement LVN Option II ..................................................... 102
Student Grievance Process Time Frames ......................................................................... 104
Student Grievances ........................................................................................................... 105
Curriculum ........................................................................................................................ 114
Course Numbering System ................................................................................................ 116
Generic Program ................................................................................................................ 115
Advanced Placement Licensed Vocational Nurses ............................................................ 114
Prerequisites and Corequisite Courses .............................................................................. 115
Curriculum Plan ................................................................................................................. 120
Generic Program .......................................................................................................... 120
LVN Option I – Career Mobility ..................................................................................... 121
LVN Option II – Non Graduate...................................................................................... 122
Course Descriptions ........................................................................................................... 123
Level I, Semester 1 ....................................................................................................... 123
Level I, Semester 2 ....................................................................................................... 125
Level II, Semester 3 ...................................................................................................... 128
Level II, Semester 4 ...................................................................................................... 130

Education and Consulting Services .............................................................................................. 132
Program Introduction ............................................................................................................... 133
Student Learning Outcomes .................................................................................................... 134
General Information................................................................................................................. 134
Continuing Education Provider .......................................................................................... 134
Class/Program Registration ............................................................................................... 134
Class/Program Cancellation .............................................................................................. 134
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Grading System ................................................................................................................. 135
EDCOS Classes and Programs .............................................................................................. 137
Course Descriptions ........................................................................................................... 138

Allied Health Continuing Education .............................................................................................. 156
Program Introduction ............................................................................................................... 157

Administration, Faculty, and Staff ................................................................................................. 158
Administration ........................................................................................................................ 159
Administrative Services ........................................................................................................... 160
School of Nursing Faculty ....................................................................................................... 161
EDCOS Faculty ....................................................................................................................... 163

Index ........................................................................................................................ 165

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INTRODUCTION

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INTRODUCTION AND HISTORY

The Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health is a public community college that is
owned and operated by the County of Los Angeles. The College supports the educational needs of the
Los Angeles County + University of Southern California (LAC+USC) Medical Center, the LAC
Department of Health Services (DHS), and the LA County healthcare community by providing learning
centered educational programs and career development opportunities for healthcare students.

In 1895 the College Training School for Nurses was founded under the direction of LAC Hospital and
USC College of Medicine. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved the School in 1901.
The School was renamed the LAC Medical Center School of Nursing in 1968 to coincide with the
hospital name change to the LAC+USC Medical Center. The Education and Consulting Services
(EDCOS) nursing professional development division of the Medical Center and the LAC Medical Center
School of Nursing (SON) merged in 1998 to form the LAC College of Nursing and Allied Health. The
College is located on the premises of the LAC+USC Medical Center. The SON has additional clinical
sites.

The College achieves its mission by graduating 100 to 150 students with an Associate of Science
degree in Nursing every year. Over 98% of these SON graduates pass their national licensing exam.
Nurses from DHS acute care facilities receive critical care, emergency, pediatric, specialty training and
certifications through EDCOS division programs.

The College prepares students for employment, professional development, and/or advancement within
Los Angeles County. The College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and
Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The College has three academic
divisions:
• The School of Nursing - Offers a prelicensure Associate of Science Degree in nursing (ADN)
program approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN).
• The Education and Consulting Services - Approved by the BRN as a nursing continuing education
provider offers:
 Continuing education programs and classes for nursing professionals and ancillary staff
 Professional advancement courses for nursing professionals
 Credit and noncredit programs and classes for allied health personnel.
• Allied Health Continuing Education

Student Support Services programs are provided through the following departments:
• Office of Educational Services - Offers student admission, enrollment, and counseling services
• Financial Aid/Scholarship Opportunities - Assists students in accessing financial resources
• Educational Resource Center- Consists of the Library, Computer and Skills labs and provides
support for student learning.

Barbara Collier, MEd, RN
Interim Provost, Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health

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GENERAL INFORMATION

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ACCREDITATION AND APPROVAL

The College is accredited as a community college by the Accrediting Commission for
Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges
(ACCJC:WASC). The Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the
Western Association of Schools and Colleges is an institutional accrediting body recognized by
the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. The
College offers an Associate of Science Degree in nursing (ADN) to graduates of the School of
Nursing.

The California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) approves the School of Nursing as a
prelicensure nursing program. Education and Consulting Services is approved by the BRN as
a nursing continuing education provider.

College accreditation and program approval status and documents are posted on the College
website: http://ladhs.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/CollegeOfNursing Paper copies are available
upon request.

ACCJC:WASC
10 Commercial Blvd., Suite 204
Novato, CA 94949
[phone]

California Board of Registered Nursing.
Physical Address
1747 North Market Boulevard, Suite 150
Sacramento, CA 95834

Mailing Address
P.O. Box 944210
Sacramento, CA 94244-2100

Phone: [phone]
TDD: [phone] (for hearing impaired)
24-Hour Automated Voice Verification: [phone]

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