Riverside City College: Fall 2018

[xxstarrynitesxx]

Hello my fellow future nursing students! With many of us finishing off the last of our prerequisites including myself, I wanted to create a space for those applying for the upcoming FALL 2018 semester. Feel free to post any questions you may have, the points you have before and after the taking the TEAS exam, any tips you have to offer, and any dates or other important things you hear from our wonderful nursing staff. I want to wish everyone applying the best of luck as we prepare to embark on the next leg of our journeys!

Though subject to change, the current points system for the ADN program is below:

1. Academic degrees from regionally accredited program. Max: 5 points for a BA/BS

2. Grade point average in relevant coursework. Max: 45 points

a. Minimum 2.5 GPA in anatomy, physiology, and microbiology.

GPA=4.0 35 points

GPA=3.5 30 points

GPA=3.0 25 points

GPA=2.5 20 points

b. Minimum 2.5 GPA in all remaining general education courses required for graduation.

GPA=4.0 10 points

GPA=3.5 8 points

GPA=3.0 6 points

GPA=2.5 4 points

c. For applicants with a Bachelor's degree, the GPA points will be calculated from the grades in English, Psychology 9, Speech, and Sociology/Cultural Anthropology.*

3. Life experiences. Max: 2 points

4. Veteran. Max: 5 points

5. Proficiency or advanced level coursework in languages other than English. Credit for languages other than English shall be received for languages that are identified by the Chancellor's Office. Max: 2 points

6. Assessment/readiness test results. Max: 30 points

The points assigned are dependent upon the test cut score. For ATI TEAS:

90 to 100=30 points

78 to 89=25 points

71 to 77=20 points

62 to 70=15 points

7. Recent work or volunteer experience with direct human patient care within the past 5 years. Must have verification from human resources or employer verifying the number of hours worked and job title. All must be submitted by the student by the application deadline. Max: 7 points

Licensed VN, Paramedic, Respiratory Therapists; documented medical military experience (all with work experience of 1000 or more hours)=5 points.

OR

CNA or EMT (all with work experience of 1000 or more hours)= 3 points.

OR

Clinical Care Extender or other program of volunteer activity (all with 200 or more hours with direct human patient care contact)= 1 point

AND

NXN-84 Prepare for Success in Nursing School with a "Pass" or better=2 points

OR

NRN-93 Dosage Calculations for Medical Professional with a "B" or better=2 points.

8. Math 12-Statistics with a "C" or better=4 points

*Bachelor's degree students must have a minimum of 6 semester or 9 quarter unites in principles of verbal, written, and group communication (English and Communication) and 16 semester or 24 quarter units in related natural (anatomy, physiology, microbiology, chemistry) and behavioral and social (sociology, cultural anthropology, human development) sciences (California Nursing Practice Act, 2008).

[JePierreB, ADN, RN]

Yes I can! These are three that I have watched at various points and scored in the range I am hoping to get. As a warning, the videos are all rather lengthy, but the first Youtuber I mention does break down by section what she did in other videos. I will keep looking around to see if I can find anyone else here and there.

Version 6:

1. Blossom With Jessica (score 95%)

2. HeyItsBrittney (score 86%)

3. Taylor Kelly (80%)

From talking with my friends who are in and just got accepted, I would say give yourself at least 2 months to study if not more. Depending on what you remember from A&P/chem and math, you may need to study a more or less. I am going to give myself some wiggle room to procrastinate just in case I feel the urge to do so.

A lot of people on here (and my friends) suggest buying at least one of the practice tests from ATI. There are two tests available and you can take them twice. If you do buy both tests, take one of them before you start studying in order to see how well you do before you start studying. If you only buy one, then I think some of the practice books have a practice test in the back. This helps to identify your weaknesses before you start studying so you know which section(s) need a little more time. After you have finished studying take the second test. Take them in a quiet place free of distraction, have some scratch paper and pencil, have your laptop out, and set timers for each section. Replicate the testing environment as much as possible (if we get invited to take the TEAS at RCC then it will be on the computer if I am not mistaken).

Treat the exam like any other test and do your normal routine. My friends all gave themselves the day before to just relax and/or skim over last minute things casually. Get plenty of sleep, eat some food, get there early (to find parking...), wear comfortable clothes, etc. My friend told me to make sure that I am aware of what is or is not allowed in the testing room. She said she literally watched someone run out to her to car to drop things off and barely make it back in time.

The last thing on here I would suggest is to scour the TEAS section on here. I think I have looked at every post from when they switched to Version 6. There are some great articles/posts throughout from people who passed or different study materials available.

I am nervous about taking it myself. I am honestly still trying to get over the fact that I am actually applying now!

Thanks!!! I should have 2 months to study. Might study twice per week. Anatomy and Physiology is my biggest scare for, which is why it's getting more of my time to study.

[JePierreB, ADN, RN]

That's awesome! I want to score in that range. Do you have any tips for the rest of us? I'm going to apply for the LVN program at RCC too. If I don't get into either one this fall I'll apply to other schools for another semester.

Are we allowed to apply for LVN and ADN at the same time?

[MoniqueS9]

It is quite reliving to have it done! In my opinion, it was the hardest test I have ever taken. Although, after seeing the points that others have before even taking it, I do not feel so good about my score hahaha.

Yes, I am applying for other programs as well! I applied for only Chaffey last application period (which is lottery based, not point based), and did not make it in. So this time I am applying for a few to increase the chances of being accepted into at least one! RCC, Glendale, Chaffey, and (IF I can get in to take the HESI) Mt. SAC.

[ThatFutureRNLife]

Are we allowed to apply for LVN and ADN at the same time?

Not at the same time unfortunately. Right now they have the ADN applications open. I think the LVN applications open the first day of February. I think the LVN program is lottery based now. I just want to start working ASAP so I would prefer to get into the LVN Program.

[ThatFutureRNLife]

It is quite reliving to have it done! In my opinion, it was the hardest test I have ever taken. Although, after seeing the points that others have before even taking it, I do not feel so good about my score hahaha.

Yes, I am applying for other programs as well! I applied for only Chaffey last application period (which is lottery based, not point based), and did not make it in. So this time I am applying for a few to increase the chances of being accepted into at least one! RCC, Glendale, Chaffey, and (IF I can get in to take the HESI) Mt. SAC.

I think 72 is competitive! I wanted to apply elsewhere, but my car is acting up on me so I am trying to play it safe and stay local to Riverside.

[ThatFutureRNLife]

Is anyone going to the pre-nursing workshop on the 24th?

[MoniqueS9]

Tips as far as the TEAS?

I can definitely offer some advice! :-)

I studied from the Mometrix TEAS book for about a month, and I was scoring between the high 70's and low 90's on each test... About two weeks before my test I purchased the Study package from the actual ATI website, which included the study booklet, pre/post tests for each section, and both A and B practice exams ( which is a mock exam in its entirety). When I took the very first mock exam (which was after i had already taken all the pre/post tests and studied every section/answered the quiz questions from each section) I FAILED MISERABLY !! I couldn't believe it.

SO, what I recommend is: definetly purchase the mometrix booklet, because it does have more info than is offered from the ATI website. Also to purchase AT LEAST the A and B practice exams- that can be taken twice each ( I believe.... unless that is only an option when you purchase the package). And take them both before you study//make notes of the ones you got wrong//read up on those areas. I felt that the study guide from the package was a waste of money. It pretty much just tells you " you should really be familiar with _____. " No real content is offered in it.

I did notice that some of the question on the actual exam were VERY similar to those asked in the A and B tests.

The reading section is pretty straight forward, as is the math ( i think there were like 5 problems that I struggled with); there were a lot of " 5 is what percent of 24," kind of questions. Word problems, solve for x, converting from kg-g mm-m.

Math is my worst subject - and I did the best on it on my test! Second highest was my reading. (84 and 81)

The science section is brutal because - THERE IS SOO much covered. So really study the A&P section.. I downloaded TEAS apps for science and they were VERY helpful! I ended with a 75.5 in this section.

English- also has a LOT of content ; and I'm old (HAHAHA) so It was hard for me to remember/retain all the stuff that I haven't practiced since elementary school!! Subject verb agreements are important, and know (VERY WELL) what the different kinds of sentences are: Compound, complex etc.

As long as you fully dedicate yourself to the studying- Im sure you will do awesome !

[MoniqueS9]

yes, I will be there :-) Im taking my transcripts that day to hopefully turn them in that day as well!

[MoniqueS9]

Is anyone going to the pre-nursing workshop on the 24th?

I have been replying to you, and just now realized I have to push "quote" so that it shows your comment! :-P oopsie haha

[xxstarrynitesxx]

I asked them when I was trying to figure out when to take it. If you're taking it in the winter you get points, but you're going to mark a no on the if you have it completed it or not for right now. You can type in that you have it in progress.

Thank you!

[xxstarrynitesxx]

Thanks!!! I should have 2 months to study. Might study twice per week. Anatomy and Physiology is my biggest scare for, which is why it's getting more of my time to study.

That is my plan too. I should have a relatively easy semester in the Spring now that my prerequisites are done.

[xxstarrynitesxx]

Is anyone going to the pre-nursing workshop on the 24th?

I'll be there! I have some questions I want to ask :)