APPLICATION
Application Procedure
To Apply: Los Angeles Pierce College Nursing Application
Applications are accepted twice each year, from February 15th to March 1st for the Fall semester, and September 15th to October 1st for the Spring semester. All applicants accepted to the program will be notified via email in June for the Fall semester and in December for the Spring semester.
You can apply and provide unofficial transcripts online by accessing the Los Angeles Pierce College Nursing Application and entering your Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) email address (ex. @email). To access the online application, you must have a Student ID number and have activated your LACCD Student Portal. If you do not have a Student ID, visit the Pierce College Admissions home page for information on how to apply to LACCD. It may take up to two business days after you apply for your Student ID number to be generated. Contact LAPC Student Help at (818) 464-4410 or @email for assistance activating your student portal.
Nursing application process
- All prerequisite courses for the nursing program must be completed (showing a grade) prior to applying. For further information, visit the Application Requirements page.
- Course Equivalences: The student selection is conducted by a random lottery. If your name is selected, any prerequisite courses taken outside of LACCD (including High School AP classes in English and Math) must be evaluated by the LAPC Counseling Department. We will notify you if we require anything further or if you do not meet the course equivalency requirement. You may make an appointment with the Counseling Department to review your prerequisite courses and determine your eligibility to apply to the nursing program
- A first attempt TEAS composite score of 62% or higher. We are currently only accepting TEAS Version 7.
- Unofficial transcripts of all schools attended will be uploaded with the online application. Do not send official transcripts until you are selected from the application lottery.
Upon acceptance, you will:
- Receive a program information packet.
- Complete the Los Angeles Pierce College (LAPC) application obtained from the Admissions & Records Office.
- Register for appropriate classes.
- Complete all departmental health requirements; must be current for the length of enrollment in program.
- Purchase professional malpractice insurance; must be valid for the length of enrollment in program.
- Present:
- Los Angeles City Hospital Fire Safety card
- American Heart Association (CPR-BCLS) card
Both cards must remain valid for the length of enrollment in program
- Purchase the designated LAPC nursing student uniform.
- Download the current LAPC Nursing Student Handbook.
- Enroll in the National Student Nursing Association (NSNA)
- Participate in standardized testing.
- Comply with all college and departmental regulations.
- Successfully complete mandatory background check and drug screening, and provide certification to department.
Estimated Cost of Associate of Science in Nursing (ADN) Program
| Books | $1,470.00 |
| Two uniforms/leather shoes/Stethoscope | $375.00 |
| LAPC Tuition | $500.00 |
| Parking | $20.00 |
| Liability insurance | $25.00 |
| Physical and immunizations | $500.00 |
| Background check | $50.00 |
| Medical surgical kit | $90.00 |
| CPR (Free at Pierce Adult Ed) | $0.00 |
| Fire safety | $20.00 |
| Subtotal | $3,050.00 |
| Books | $0.00 |
| LAPC Tuition | $500.00 |
| Parking permit | $20.00 |
| Subtotal | $520.00 |
| Liability insurance | $25.00 |
| LAPC Tuition | $500.00 |
| CPR Certification (free at Pierce Adult Ed) | $0.00 |
| Parking permit | $20.00 |
| Books | $75.00 |
| Subtotal | $620.00 |
| LAPC Tuition | $500.00 |
| Parking permit | $20.00 |
| Application to BRN | $300.00 |
| Interim permit (optional) | $100.00 |
| Finger printing | $50.00 |
| NCLEX examination | $200.00 |
| Graduation pin/cap/gown | $150.00 |
| Senior pictures | $70.00 |
| ATI predictor test | $100.00 |
| Subtotal | $1,490.00 |
Total two years = $5,680.00
Costs are estimated and subject to change.