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I only remember doing two one in first semester and one in last semester. There were also two individual project case studies in third semester where we had to do a powerpoint presentation and the other was just read off the paper.

Yes, yes and always group, class size was 80 but lectures 40 and clinical 10.

I would not recommend WCU...they have a bad reputation and the tuition will be $100K. To have all your questions answered go to the Pre-Nursing Workshop held by the nursing counselor and RCC students (go to the Riverside Campus ones). Here is the website for the information School Of Nursing Overview

I agree with what everyone else is saying. I just graduated last week with my ADN and I live 60 miles east of Los Angeles and even out here it is really tough to get a job. The only reason why I can obtain a job more quickly is due to connections I made during clinical, networking in this area already and there is a transition program my school offers if I can't get any job on my own (work as an RN for 3 months/24 hours a week, no pay and with a high probability of a job at the end). I am also starting my BSN program in January and even though it's in progress a vast majority of hospitals in Southern California (yes I have applied to hospitals all over) will not hire me unless it's complete. Btw I have medical assistance experience too but that doesn't matter. I highly recommend you only coming out here unless you have a job lined up otherwise you will spend months to even a year looking for a job without any luck which will cost you thousands. Just work 2 years minimum as an RN, graduate with your BSN and after you will have no problem getting a job in any part of Southern CA.

I noticed this problem recently too with magnet hospitals and some other big name hospitals. I would think that having a B.S. from a UC in Medical Bio, started my BSN coursework at a Cal State while in my ADN, internship over the summer and fluent in Spanish would make a difference but nope. In my area the hospitals prefer our graduates to the local BSN graduates and will take you with concurrent enrollment. Plus there is no Cal State or UC that offers nursing in the entire county. There are only private schools with incredibly high tuition thus why I went ADN route as I got free tuition. I asked my instructor who works at UCI medical center because she got hired right out of my school with her ADN and she said that it is something they've been doing recently with not taking any ADNs. She wasn't happy about it either and has tried to change their minds on the change but it seems this is an entire UC medical center requirement now. Btw stwbrypocky I just noticed that we both are from RCC lol.

I'm pretty disappointed as I talked to the manager also and she said they don't take any ADN RN applicants even with concurrent enrollment in an RN to BSN program. They will only consider you if your BSN is completed. So looks like I won't get into this program as I graduate with my ADN this December and BSN December 2016. I will have to apply in the future as a regular RN with experience.

Hello! I am applying to this program too. Yay! I am still doing last minute edits on my cover letter and resume though. I think it possibly means that the application is due at midnight tonight.

Hi Guys! I highly suggest coming to a nursing workshop it is the best place to have every single question answered and the ability to set an appointment with the nursing counselor who will go over your case specifically one on one. Please come as current students discuss how they got in, how they studied for TEAS and their current nursing life. The dates, times and locations are listed on the nursing website. Btw go to the 2pm-4pm Norco or Riverside meetings as nursing students go to these.

I just took the Jump Start over the summer where you take 1 or 2 classes to get started on the BSN before you graduate. Because I took the class I have guaranteed admission into the program. I'm in my last semester and just finished the application process. So I will start the rest of my BSN right after I graduate in Janurary. I recommend to all of you to go to the nursing workshop you gain valuable information from me, other students and staff on how to get in, what's it like once you are in, how much your life changes, how much studying you will be doing and so on.

That is 100% true as the chemistry grade will be factored into your ADN GPA as it is a requirement for the Board of Nursing in California. So you have to have passed chemistry or you will not be allowed to take your boards. Like I said earlier the way hospitals are moving you will need to get your BSN. I say this because many local hospitals want their nurses to have it and they will not even hire you unless you have it or accepted into a program. Right now it is very competitive to get a job so if you don't have good grades I highly suggest you retake those classes to qualify to get into the RN-BSN CSUF distance program at RCC.

You should take Chemitry 2A as this will qualify you to advancing your degree to a BSN in the future. I would recommend not rushing your sciences as you want to achieve the highest grade possible to be competitive.

I can't speak for all California universities but I have not encountered a school that would take the full retake grade. From what I remember they would take the average of the two grades you received. So if you got an F the first time and an A the second time your grade will be a C. That is most likely what is hindering you from being competitive in the university systems. If I were you I'd look into the community college route as my school will take the highest grade received even if you retook the class several times. Community colleges will grant you an ADN which some have a bridge with a local university to the BSN. Best advice would be to contact the schools directly you are interested in and ask if they take the retake grade and if you are set on the BSN, which you should in California, ask about if they offer the RN-BSN route.

I just want to give you guys a heads up now. You really want to not cut any corners on taking the required prerequisite classes. The way that nursing is going you will more than likely have to get a BSN immediately after your ADN to be competitive for the job market. So look into the Cal State Fullerton RN-BSN distance program at RCC and make sure you meet their requirements as well.

Well...I have to agree with them too to be honest. When I mean work I'm talking more like 8-12 hours a week and really nothing more during the 2 year ADN program. Sometimes I won't even be able to work at all for a week or two. The BSN is totally different as its after you get your ADN and RN. It's MUCH easier to work full time during this degree and this particular program can't speak for the other BSN programs. By the second year ADN year barely anybody had a job and had no choice but to quit. It's incredibly demanding as it takes almost every ounce of your time. Just be REALLY careful where you put your priorities because students who placed work before school unfortunately did not pass the semester and had to wait a year to return. I'll put it this way we began with 80 students and now we're down to 60...so it's possible to work but you will not have time for anything else not even your family only school and work. So really consider what you want and you always have the option to save money now before you start and take out loans. And yes all the BSN RN-BSN courses through Cal State Fullerton transfer to California schools (not sure out of state). My end goal is FNP/masters so I did a lot of research as the schools I want to apply to are either UC or Cal State anyway.

O don't worry at all you are actually around the average age as we have students as young as 20 and as old as in their 60s. So never feel like that as I am 29 and had those feelings too...got over it quickly once I got into the program. About 25% are UC graduates, 25% have a bachlors from other schools and another 25% doing this as a second career.

Really consider going to a workshop before applying; there is one in Riverside this Thursday. I say this because I did have to go back to take a couple classes I didn't have as a UCR student and was given direction on which ones I needed and if you can ask after the workshop is over, one on one with the students, about how they got into their prereqs a lot quicker than continually being placed on the wait list (the 3 science classes very impacted every where btw and have long wait lists). We talk about how to get in (points to achieve), how to study for TEAS, experiences as a student and answer questions after. The counselor or admissions also show up and provide details on the classes you need and other requirements for getting into the program.

Hey! I am currently enrolled as a 4th semester at Riverside City College and I have a bachelor's from UCR so I know the dilemma you are going through. I chose RCC because compared to all the other nursing schools I talked to, which was many, I felt this school had the most to offer and had a very high reputation such as passing rates in the mid-90s. I also have the BOG-waiver thus, giving me free tuition that is amazing and incredibly helpful. RCCs reputation goes incredibly far and wide especially in Riverside County as it seems every other nurse I encounter is an RCC graduate. This is the best decision I have made in my academic career and would never regret the decision to go to a community college to get my ADN. RCC has a partnership with Cal State Fullerton that by taking their summer course and doing well I get automatic admission into their distance RN-BSN program which is 95% online as two classes out of nine have a lab and meet once a week for a couple hours at RCC (btw taught by the Dean and current instructor). This will allow me to work full time as an RN and achieve my BSN part time in 1.5 years (can be done in 1 year). Btw you can work for the first year of nursing school but guaranteed you wont be able to as a second year as it becomes incredibly intense and time demanding. I hope this answers your questions I in fact already have a job that will transition to an RN one and I'm not even graduated so that is not a problem as the majority of students find jobs quickly after graduation or do the transition program (intern 3 months post RN license) that they get a job through this program. I hope this helps if you have more questions and are considering RCC you should go to the nursing workshops where sometimes students talk about their experiences and answer questions.

You guys will probably find out soon. Intake day is June 26th so you'll know before then. I found out I got accepted December 6th and 10 days later was intake day. So hopefully that helps.

I took mine at RCC and you get your score an hour after the end time of the exam. You don't have to wait there I checked mine on my phone.

You need two tb tests consecutively (must be done within 3 months of semester start date), adult dosage of tdap, MMR titer, varicella titer, polio, flu shot, hep B titer, current bls cpr that wont expire before the semester ends and a physical. The physical must be completed no sooner than 6 months before the semester start date. The titers have to be done even if you have proof of vaccination. The drug test and background check cant be done until you attend orientation.

You can purchase the ATI tests on the website. You get two of them and you can take each exam twice. The nice thing too is that it times you so you can see how much time you spend on each section. Time was a factor for a lot of people especially on the math section. I scored an 84 on my teas exam and I had 80 points. I got accepted right away and wasn't put on any alternates list. It really depends on the group of people applying. Just because our cutoff was nothing below 75 (haven't met anyone yet with less than that could be wrong though) doesnt mean yours will be the same. It varies with every pool of applicants. I'd say though if you get at least 80 points I'm sure you'll get in. Make sure as soon as you get accepted to start getting your immunizations, titers, background check, drug test and physical done right away. Immunizations and titers especially take time to get done and if you don't meet the deadline you'll be dropped.

I'm in the program and for the teas I greatly recommend paying the $80 for the practice tests. They are harder than the actual test so if you do well on them and study the areas you scored low on you'll do amazing well on the actual exam. The book is a good foundational resource and I also studied off the mcgraw hill one as well.

We should do a forum meetup one of these days now that were at school together. Ive already met EMT, thomasbean, and Nurse5.0 by chance. What do you guys think?

I was wondering do we get priority registration throughout the program? I need to take nutrition and I figured I'd take it during summer session but if I don't have priority I probably won't get in. Anyone know?

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