Hello all future nursing students, I figured I would start and updated forum for the upcoming SPRING 2018 application :) I am taking my last pre-req right now, so after micro is over I'll be able to apply. Please post your points and any questions! Good luck to all of those applying :)
The new point system is below:
Academic degrees from regionallyaccredited program. Max: 5points for a BS/BA
Grade point average in relevant coursework. Max: 45points
a. Minimum 2.5 GPA in anatomy, physiology, andmicrobiology.
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 generaleducation 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 GPApoints will be calculated from the grades in English,Psychology 9, Speech and Sociology/Cultural Anthropology.*
Life experiences Max:2 points
Veteran Max: 5points
Proficiency or advanced level courseworkin languages other than English.Credit for languages other than Englishshall be received for languages that areidentified by the Chancellor's Office Max: 2 points
Assessment/readinesstest results. Max: 30points
The points assigned are dependent upon the test cut score. For ATI TEAS:
90 to 100 = 30 points
78 to 89 = 25points
71 to 77 = 20 points
62 to 70 = 15 points
Recent work or volunteer experience withdirect human patient care within the past5 years. Must have verification fromhuman resources or employer verifyingthe number of hours worked and job title.All must be submitted by the student bythe application deadline. Max:7points
Licensed VN, Paramedic, Respiratory Therapists;documented medical military experience, (all withwork experience ≥ 1000 hours) = 5 points.
ORCNA or EMT (all with work experience ≥ 1000hours) = 3 points.
ORClinical Care Extender or other program ofvolunteer activity ≥ 200 hours with direct humanpatient care contact = 1 point
ANDNXN-84 Prepare for Success in Nursing Schoolwith a Pass†or better = 2 points.ORNRN-93 Dosage Calculations for MedicalProfessionals with a B†or better = 2 points.
Math 12 - Statistics 4 pointswith a C†or better
∗ Bachelor's degree students must have minimum of 6 semester or 9 quarter units 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) andbehavioral and social (sociology, cultural anthropology, human development) sciences (California Nursing Practice Act, 2008)
Do you guys know after taking teas test, what is the next step? Thank you?
I think it's safe to assume that we do not have to send our results to RCC (those of us that took the TEAS at RCC). So all there's to do is wait till mid-December to find out if we are invited to the program. Anybody please feel free to correct me.
I wouldn't go by the old cut offs. The new point system brought a lot of people down by 5-10 points. I personally went down 5 points. So the new cut off is probably going to be lower than 80.
Hi everyone, best of luck to you all. I remember doing this exact thing in fall of 2015 to start in spring of 2016. I'm set to finish December and I just want to let you know this crazy journey will fly by and you too will then be ready to get pinned. I am on a downhill slope now with 15 days left and tons to do so I apologize if I don't get back to you in time but please feel free to ask me any questions. I am a wife, a mother to 3 kids and 2 fur babies, I do work weekends only and this semester I work way less, I have a home that looks like a tornado hit but eventually it will be deep cleaned, cooking i keep basic and that's ok, weight gain and loss constantly, but has it been worth it ? ABSOLUTELY. You can do it, just keep your eye on the prize and study as if someone's life depended on it, because one day it will!
Hi everyone, best of luck to you all. I remember doing this exact thing in fall of 2015 to start in spring of 2016. I'm set to finish December and I just want to let you know this crazy journey will fly by and you too will then be ready to get pinned. I am on a downhill slope now with 15 days left and tons to do so I apologize if I don't get back to you in time but please feel free to ask me any questions. I am a wife, a mother to 3 kids and 2 fur babies, I do work weekends only and this semester I work way less, I have a home that looks like a tornado hit but eventually it will be deep cleaned, cooking i keep basic and that's ok, weight gain and loss constantly, but has it been worth it ? ABSOLUTELY. You can do it, just keep your eye on the prize and study as if someone's life depended on it, because one day it will!
Thanks so much for the insight and congratulations on almost being done, how exciting!! Any tips or advise for us soon-to-be new nursing students?
Hi everyone, best of luck to you all. I remember doing this exact thing in fall of 2015 to start in spring of 2016. I'm set to finish December and I just want to let you know this crazy journey will fly by and you too will then be ready to get pinned. I am on a downhill slope now with 15 days left and tons to do so I apologize if I don't get back to you in time but please feel free to ask me any questions. I am a wife, a mother to 3 kids and 2 fur babies, I do work weekends only and this semester I work way less, I have a home that looks like a tornado hit but eventually it will be deep cleaned, cooking i keep basic and that's ok, weight gain and loss constantly, but has it been worth it ? ABSOLUTELY. You can do it, just keep your eye on the prize and study as if someone's life depended on it, because one day it will!
Wow! It is honestly so inspiring hearing from students in the program, especially those getting ready to finish. Congrats! I am so glad that your hard work paid off for you.
On a side note, congratulations to everyone now finished with the TEAS. You are all one step closer to finding out if you were accepted! It is crazy to think I'll be jumping through the same hoops started in January. I'm just working hard to keep my A&P 2B grade at an A.
Best wishes are being sent everyone's way as we get closer to December!
soon2b-RN
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I think it's safe to assume that we do not have to send our results to RCC (those of us that took the TEAS at RCC). So all there's to do is wait till mid-December to find out if we are invited to the program. Anybody please feel free to correct me.