Riverside City College: Spring 2018

[ChristinaR]

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:

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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)

[EricaK71413]

Hi, I applied to the LVN at Rcc and was not accepted. I will reapply in the fall for spring 2020 entrance. This is extremely frustrating as I again wasn’t accepted to the RN program at Rcc. I guess my only option is private if I want to take my RN or apply again to RCC for LVN n then bridge into RN. Unless a new teas version comes along then my option to take a new version of teas n get a better score can really help me!

[Murse_to_be]

It took me 3 tries to get accepted into their program. I did everything in my power to get extra points. I took the extra classes they offer for extra points. I quit my job and became a CNA for extra points. I re-took my English 1A class and got an A (had a C before). Do everything you can for some extra points. If you can, try working in one of their partner facilities. They give priority to the ones who’s work there. There is a list of their partner facilities in the School of nursing website. Hope this helps.

[EricaK71413]

Hi,

thank you for the feedback ? it’s my third time applying as well (ADN program) 1st time applying to LVN program. I will definitely look into their partner programs, I didn’t even know that existed hmmm. I am applying their CEP in the fall I hear the point system is a bit lower from ppl who got in. I have my CNA but I don’t have the 1000 hours. Did you get into there RN program?

[Murse_to_be]

Yes I got into their RN program. I graduate this december ??. I wouldn’t recommend going to a private institution though, you don’t want all that debt once you are finished. Tough it out, you won’t regret it! Good luck to you!

[Roseymw22]

6 minutes ago, Murse_to_be said:

Yes I got into their RN program. I graduate this december ??. I wouldn’t recommend going to a private institution though, you don’t want all that debt once you are finished. Tough it out, you won’t regret it! Good luck to you!

Congratulations!!! If you dont mind me asking what was your gpa & TEAS score? Can you give me some tips?

[Neo Soldier, BSN, RN]

@EricaK71413 have you tried applying to multiple schools? They have just about the same requirements for prerequisites; even their point systems are similar. Their differences may be in which exam to take: TEAS or HESI. Some may require a transcript evaluation (Mt San Jacinto, Chaffey, SBVC).

I agree with @Murse_to_be. Don’t go private. Some cost as much as 120k before interest. You will be working to pay off your debt which is not a good investment.

[EricaK71413]

Hi,

yes i have, to be exact 4 schools I applied to. I currently live in Temecula and there is some I was not allowed to apply to because I took the teas more than twice. Msjc is my home school where I took a majority of my prerequisites including my Cna. Private is my last resort but it’s not off the table. Unfortunately I’m not young and have children so time is limited. I have had some friends graduate through private (as there last resort) and are working as nurses now with high pay and they have said paying a loan is well worth it because they are RNs now vs still waiting to get in. It’s extremely competitive and unless you have high teas score or a high gpa or both your chances are really low:(

[Neo Soldier, BSN, RN]

@EricaK71413

I can see where you’re coming from. Just be careful when it comes to private schools. When I started out in nursing as a new grad, I made $27.97 as a full time staff. I don’t have any children so making that much wasn’t too much of a burden, and I didn’t have a huge student loan to worry about.

I really wish you success with your application and I’m hoping you get in.

[EricaK71413]

Thank you, unfortunately I am familiar with private. I did my MA and surgical tech through private. I have been working as a surgical tech for 8 years. Unfortunately I don’t get any points for that?lol. You would think they would give you some but doesn’t fall under their point system. Once your established as an RN and get experience as an Rn you can request more. My friends who graduated as an RN are starting off at 33 an hour. They are working in Orange County so that can be why too.