APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants are required to complete (1) prerequisite courses and (2) the TEAS test. 

Applicants must complete the prerequisites prior to application to the nursing program - courses must be finished (showing a grade) before applying: 

*A combined Anatomy/Physiology course of 8 units with lab may be substituted.
**One course in Elementary Algebra or successful completion of competency exam is a prerequisite for the program. Math 115 or higher will meet this requirement.

Course Equivalences: Prerequisite courses taken outside of the Los Angeles Community College District (including High School AP classes in English and Math) must be evaluated by the LA Pierce Counseling Department.

GPA requirements, Course Repetitions and Recency:

1. Have an overall GPA of 2.5 in Anatomy, Physiology, and Microbiology, with no grade less than "C" in any one of these courses and no more than one repetition of any of these courses will be applied to the GPA. A "W" is considered an attempt at taking the course and a grade received after a withdrawal "W" is counted as course repetition.
2. Have a grade of "C" or better for all other prerequisite courses. Be in good academic standing and not be on academic or progress probation.
3. Have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 for all college course work taken.
4. We do NOT have a recency policy. Courses taken in the past are not considered expired.

TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skill) version 7: All students are required to take TEAS version 7. This assessment measures basic skills in the areas of Reading, Mathematics, Science, English and Language Usage. The TEAS test is a 170-item, multiple choice exam, lasting 3 to 4 hours. The test is administered online using the computers in the nursing department at LAPC. The test is free of charge visit the TEAS page).

You must pass with a minimum composite score of 62%. Only the first attempt will be accepted. 

Prepare for this exam by utilizing the work-study book (TEAS 7 edition). Go to Assessment Technologies Institute, LLC to create an account.

Eligible applicants are selected for the program by random lottery and will be notified by email in June for Fall admission and December for Spring admission. All applicants must provide a valid email address. Add LAPC-nursing@piercecollege.edu to your address book and check the spam folder if you did not receive an email.

Additional Graduation Requirements

1. General education requirements: All students must complete a pattern of general education course work. Nursing students may follow Plan B, C or D as stated in the Pierce catalog. Please consult a Pierce counselor to determine the best plan for you.
2. Graduation competency in math and English. Students will meet the English competency requirement by completing English 101. Students must meet with a Pierce counselor to determine math competency satisfaction.
3. Complete one of the following: Speech 101, 102, 104, 121 and Anthropology (Anthropology 102) or Sociology (Sociology 1 or 2). These courses may also be used to fulfill a general education requirement. For information concerning course planning, contact the Counseling Department at (818) 719-6440.

For further information, visit the Application Procedure page.

Nursing Program Costs | LAPC

There is a tuition charge for all students as determined by the Los Angeles Community College District. Students are responsible for their own living accommodations and transportation to and from clinical facilities. There are additional costs for uniforms, books, supplies, pre-entrance health/hospital requirements, and liability insurance. The cost is approximately $6000*, distributed over the two year program period. Scholarships and financial aid are available. Financial Aid: (818) 719-6428