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)
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?
Thank you! Yes, treat this like a full time job :) even if you are done with class early or only at school for one seminar, still treat your day like a full 8 hour work day and go to the library and study. I have done this all 2 yrs and it has done me very well. So tell everyone in your family that you are unavailable monday to friday. On the weekends I dedicated saturday to my kids and sunday I worked. And to be honest if I had an exam on monday, then I had my kids play while I attempted to study. My advice, especially if you have kids is to study at the library, starbucks, or panera. Being at home is more distracting because there will always be things needing cleaning, a load to be washed, kids asking you for something lol it doesn't work! This is why I highly advise you to treat monday to friday as a full time job and even though you want to rush home to family, trust me when I say the sacrifice is worth it. When it got rough and I felt like a "bad mom" for being away so much, I reminded myself that I would feel worse if the time spent away from them was not made worthwhile because I failed. Succeeding was the reward for them and myself. Get yourself a good planner that you will find easy to keep track of life in lol trust me it will save you.
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.
Thank you so much! This will be you soon too, you'll see.
Oh on a side note, I went back on my pictures I posted on social media when I got in (no judgement lol) and it said December 18, 2015 is when I received my invite to the program. By that time nursing students are done with their classes so I'm thinking they wait for the semester craziness to end before they send out the invites. My final is next monday so I'm thinking you all will hear something around that time, maybe mid next week? Hope that helps :)
Yes I took both. I spoke to Steven Purdy 2 days ago and he he said the last of the acceptance emails should be sent out by the 15th. So we will find out soon enough if we get it!
I'm in for this Spring. I was previously accepted but had to defer due to pregnancy. I'm praying for y'all. I remember the waiting game, it was very stressful.
Yes, I got accepted into College of the Desert. I accepted the offer, but now I'm waiting for RCC since its also my first choice. The commute is a lot closer than the Desert as well. I'm hoping we all get in!
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Thank you! Yes, treat this like a full time job :) even if you are done with class early or only at school for one seminar, still treat your day like a full 8 hour work day and go to the library and study. I have done this all 2 yrs and it has done me very well. So tell everyone in your family that you are unavailable monday to friday. On the weekends I dedicated saturday to my kids and sunday I worked. And to be honest if I had an exam on monday, then I had my kids play while I attempted to study. My advice, especially if you have kids is to study at the library, starbucks, or panera. Being at home is more distracting because there will always be things needing cleaning, a load to be washed, kids asking you for something lol it doesn't work! This is why I highly advise you to treat monday to friday as a full time job and even though you want to rush home to family, trust me when I say the sacrifice is worth it. When it got rough and I felt like a "bad mom" for being away so much, I reminded myself that I would feel worse if the time spent away from them was not made worthwhile because I failed. Succeeding was the reward for them and myself. Get yourself a good planner that you will find easy to keep track of life in lol trust me it will save you.