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).
I got my CPR done at RCC last winter. But you can check AHA website and find training centers near your house. As far as I know usually training is done within 4~5 hours and you get your certification on the same day.
Thank you! I was thinking about doing mine at RCC over the summer term, but if I can find something else then I will be happy with that as well.
I will see if I can swing by there this week sometime, but I do remember that I went to an info meeting at the school in January and asked about the vaccinations. I remember there were some vaccinations that he said we could get started on ahead of getting the list. I will see if I can swing by and ask again soon though!
I'm sure some of you may be on the other thread, but someone posted that they received their letter on Saturday..
I think they may have been talking about another school. RCC sends out emails only and it looks like that person applied to a different school. I hope...
Wow! I have 85 points with teas. no volunteer experience though. I guess that is the 1 point difference between you and me.
I should start immunization now.. I have an appointment with health center next week and see what I need to do.
Any word on if they let you get started early?
I have tried asking about the list, but was told we would get it once we are officially in the program and that there would be a day that someone would come to talk to us about it. I know for sure during an information meeting I went to that we had to wait on the TB test and the flu shot, but I think we could do some things like Hep B and polio. I'm still trying to hunt around for other things that might take a bit. Try to get titers done first.
I have tried asking about the list, but was told we would get it once we are officially in the program and that there would be a day that someone would come to talk to us about it. I know for sure during an information meeting I went to that we had to wait on the TB test and the flu shot, but I think we could do some things like Hep B and polio. I'm still trying to hunt around for other things that might take a bit. Try to get titers done first.
Sorry. Yes I visited health center and got titers done. Didn't do tb yet. I heard flu shot is waivered for fall semester students.
Who said you need to wait until you get accepted? Why don't you contact educational advisor and ask about that? And i was told to contact health coordinator. That's how I got the info.
Sorry. Yes I visited health center and got titers done. Didn't do tb yet. I heard flu shot is waivered for fall semester students.
Who said you need to wait until you get accepted? Why don't you contact educational advisor and ask about that? And i was told to contact health coordinator. That's how I got the info.
Thank you! I just had a chance to pop over and talk with them today. I'll be looking more into it.
Hi starrynites, I can't reply to your personal message because I haven't posted enough to do send private messages.
I wanted to say thank you so much for the information. I am confused though since I am looking to get my BSN. Is the program you are referring to to get your ADN?
Hi starrynites, I can't reply to your personal message because I haven't posted enough to do send private messages.
I wanted to say thank you so much for the information. I am confused though since I am looking to get my BSN. Is the program you are referring to to get your ADN?
You're welcome and yes this is an ADN program, but there are some options to do bridge programs to get your BSN. While it isn't a BSN, check it out and see if this may be an option you may want to look into.
How is everyone holding up with the waiting? I am hoping we hear back next week sometime! If what I heard is correct, about 400 people applied this semester. Of those 400, I know of some people did not submit their TEAS scores or take the TEAS and plan to reapply next semester. A chance to get 1 of the 80 spots is looking really good for us.
xxstarrynitesxx
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Awesome job!! My friend had 80 points and got in last semester. We will know for sure in June, but I think you are solid.