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According to the California Board of Registered Nursing, 100 percent of Los Angeles Harbor College (LAHC) 2006 Nursing Program June graduates passed the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).

“We take great pride in our nursing students and it is wonderful to be recognized for our sterling program,” LAHC President Dr. Linda Spink said.  “As our program expands, with the help of our instructors, staff, donors, community medical partners and the campus construction projects, we can only foresee more excitement in the future of nursing here.”

All 67 LAHC students who received their degrees in June passed the exam.  Only four other California undergraduate schools had 100% pass rates, but they achieved that rate with fewer students.

“The nursing field offers many job opportunities,” Spink said.  “With the aging baby boomer population, we are going to need to educate more nurses and LA Harbor College is up to the challenge,” added the former nurse.

The LAHC Nursing Program prepares students for licensure as a registered nurse.  It satisfies the requirements for an associate degree with a major in nursing and enables graduates to take the NCLEX to obtain licensure as an RN.  LAHC’s program also has accreditation from the National League for Nursing, which sets high standards for nursing education.  For additional information on requirements, courses and admissions, visit www.lahc.edu/nursing/rnadmreq.htm.  Beginning January 1, 2007, tuition fees at all California community colleges for all classes will be reduced to $20 per unit.

The California Board of Registered Nursing is a state agency that sets educational standards for nursing programs which prepare individuals to become licensed as registered nurses.  The board has published an on-line table reflecting the results of all June 2006 graduates who have taken the NCLEX in California.