Penn Valley Nursing Program 2014

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I am planning to apply to the nursing program in Aug- I will be enrolled in Microbiology when I apply, so if I do not get in then, I plan to reapply in January. I know what 3 of the points are based on, but not the others. Does anyone know what they all are? I tried emailing them, but haven't gotten a response.

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Hi Amber! I plan to apply in August as well I have everything completed I just need to take the TEAS exam which I am in the process of studying for. They rank on the following (directly from the site)

  • We will rank applicants following completion of admission requirements 1-6. Ranking points will be assigned as follows:
    • Prerequisite GPA (to the hundredth). Up to a maximum of four (4) points based on pre-requisite courses only
    • One point for having completed microbiology with a minimum grade of "C" prior to the time of application and within five years of the time of application. Microbiology without a lab does not count.
    • A maximum of five (5) possible ranking points can be obtained.

Here's the link if you would like to know more about the process Professional Nursing - Apply :: Metropolitan Community College

Good Luck! hopefully we can keep this updated

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I have read that a few times, which made me think a point system? I spoke to the lady in the nursing dept who says no it's not a point system?? I am just so confused at this point... Do you know the 4 points for GPA how that works?

I take my Teas in Aug, I need to do my practice test, just been crazy busy lately.

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That is confusing it sounds like a point system to me. As far as I can tell it works like this I'll use myself as an example my total GPA for all of the pre-reqs is 3.5 so I would receive 3.5 points for my GPA and 1 point for completing Micro so I would receive a total of 4.5 out of the 5 points. Maybe they changed it and have not updated the requirements. But it clearly states on the website there is a ranking system so I'm with you I'm confused.

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ohhhh okay, I see so the points is literally based off your GPA. I see, makes sense. Then don't you get one point for getting 51.2% or higher on the TEAS also, or do you know how they grade that. Someone explained that to me that you just get that score or higher and you get a point.. I've read on here the nursing dept is pretty unorganized, starting to notice already. Yikes!

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I'm not sure about the TEAS test but that's a good question and yes the nursing dept is VERY unorganized. I've called a few times to get clarification about a few things and most of the time the person didn't know the answer to my question or I would receive multiple answers for the same question. But I didn't see any points for the TEAS test I may call on Monday and ask them because I'm curious about that.

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Yeah, I called the other day and asked about this point thing. She is like its based on your GPA, and teas. I'm like but you get a point if you have Microbiology so it's a point system, she's like no.. I was like so what is it that is on the website then, I ended up just saying okay & getting of the phone.

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Lol yeah that sounds about right I bet if I call on Monday I will receive a different answer. It doesn't say anything on the website about the teas being included with the ranking points and you're right if it's not a point system why does it mention the 1 point for having micro completed? Sigh, I hope it's not this unorganized once you're in the program.

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I cannot remember where I saw about the Teas test I will have to look that up again. I hope not either, i am overly organized I might go crazy ha.

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Are you using the ATI Study guide to practice? Its a bit confusing to study from.

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no I bought a couple from Barnes & noble and amazon. I have one that has like 5 practice tests. Hoping these help!

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It is a point system they go off of.

I just finished my first semester & I can tell you that the nursing division can be very contradicting & confusing at times. As for the overall program, I like it; however, it is definitely not a walk in the park. Some of the instructors can be a little contradicting at what they say as well, so a lot of times you will need to ask questions or learn the material on your own but that is expected of any program you go to.

As for the fall semester, I've heard there is another instructor teaching it & she is really great. She really knows her stuff & is able to summarize it to where almost anyone can understand the material.

If you have anymore questions, I'll be glad to enlighten you.

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