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).

[charlene17ortiz]

Hi I'm not sure that I am in the right forum, but no one has created one for people applying in the Fall of 2019. The application period for this term is first business day of Jan. to first business day of Feb. I emailed Jackie asking when to apply, but I'm really conflicted since I have been told different things. I am hoping maybe someone here can help. It seems that Joseizking is answering my question a bit, but I want to make sure I won't mess up.

For Fall of 2018 I will be taking Microbiology and then in the Spring 2019 take Anatomy 2B. Jackie told me I cannot apply with a prerequisite course in progress. But on the nursing information packet it says otherwise. As I am reading your answer to someone else, it seems that I will be allowed? And the other thing is this class will be done way before the Fall semester starts. Also, I have not taken my TEAS test yet, I was planning on taking it in the Spring after I submit my application.

So, I will like to know your thoughts with this route. I don't want to risk my GPA with this 2 last classes. I have my General ED completely done. And 4 associates which I wish it would count :/. Also, one last thing is, someone told me that a counselor said that we will be put into a lottery if we have a prerequisite course in progress.

[Neo Soldier, BSN, RN]

Jackie told me I cannot apply with a prerequisite course in progress. But on the nursing information packet it says otherwise. As I am reading your answer to someone else, it seems that I will be allowed?

I know someone who was told by Steve that you can indeed apply even when you have a class in progress. I think you should at least talk to him to see your chances and save yourself from sitting out a year.

[charlene17ortiz]

Thank you I will! I think his email is in the powerpoint if I am correct.

[charlene17ortiz]

Thank you, that was very helpful. I just don't want to wait so long after my prerequisites classes are done to take the test and then apply to the program. Because then it will be like a year later and I think thats way too long.

[sama34]

You would not be eligible to apply for Fall 2019 if you are still taking a SCIENCE prerequisite in the Spring of 2019. The answer to applying to the program with prerequisites in progress is confusing for some: you cannot have your SCIENCE prerequisites in progress. Your anatomy/physiology/microbiology must all be completed when you apply. You are, however, allowed to apply with the GENERAL ED courses in progress. That being said, it is advised you complete ALL prerequisites before applying. Chances are slim you will get in. If you are accepted into the program, you still need to complete these courses, and it could be difficult considering the rigor of nursing school. You will not be able to graduate without them completed. The lottery portion is 20% of the available spaces at the time, which ranges from 80-100. But that is for the qualified applicants, who may have low GPA/points. Email J and ask for a counseling appointment. I called to see why I didn't get in for Fall, and was given an appointment within the week. The info sessions are also offered every two weeks.