School of Nursing

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School of Nursing
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Steven PurdyNursing enrollment and Evaluation
specialiststeven.purdy_at_rcc.edu
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• Jackie Terriquez
• Educational Advisor
• Jackie.terriquez_at_rcc.edu

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Prepare for Success in NursingOptional courses
that are recommended to help you prepare for
success in the Nursing program

• NXN-84 Prepare for Success in Nursing
• Provides an introduction to and facilitates
  success in the RCC nursing programs.
• 1.5 units

• NRN-93 Calculations for Health Providers
• Learn how to compute dosage problems as
  encountered in actual nursing practice.
• 1.00 unit

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Selection process changes

• The application selection/ranking processes for
  all nursing programs have and will change.
• Changes in state law (AB 1559 and SB 1393)
  mandated changes in the RN/ADN applicant
  selection process. The VN selection process will
  change also.
• Any information in this presentation is subject
  to change.
• Admittance to all Nursing programs is pending
  space availability

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All Nursing Applicant Requirements

• Students MUST have a valid United States Social
  Security Number to be admitted to the Nursing
  program. A valid SSN is required for licensure.
• Nursing students must have clear criminal
  background and drug screen to participate in
  clinicals. Should the educational process be
  interrupted, a new background check/drug screen
  will be required.
• The background check, drug screen and Social
  Security number requirements are mandatory
  requirements of the hospitals and clinics where
  students do clinical training and cannot be
  waived.
• Students do not need to do the background check,
  drug screen and health clearances until admitted
  to the program.
• Nursing students must submit a valid CPR card and
  health clearances prior to enrolling. The Health
  clearances must be kept up to date during the
  program for continued enrollment.

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A.D.N. Information
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• The Associate in Science Degree in Nursing
  (A.D.N) is four semesters (2 years) after the
  prerequisite courses. (1 Year for VN-RN bridge).
• A total of approximately 44-100 students are
  accepted per semester into Nursing 1. Up to 40
  VN to RN bridge students are accepted per
  semester
• Riverside Campus
• Moreno Valley Campus
• Upon completion of the program, the graduate
  earns an A.S. in Nursing and is eligible to apply
  for NCLEX-RN for licensure as a Registered Nurse
  in the State of California.

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A.D.N. Application Filing Period
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• Applications are available online during the
  application filing periods
• Sept. 1st Oct. 1st
• for Spring semester
• Jan. 3rd Feb. 3rd
• for Fall semester
• www.rcc.edu/academicprograms/nursing

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A.d.n. Nursing Applicant Requirements
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• Please verify that the following documents are on
  file at RCC at the time of application or the
  application will not be processed
• RCC Application
• Official, up-to-date transcripts from all
  colleges attended (including courses in
  progress). RCC transcripts not needed .
• Official high school transcripts. (Only if
  proving foreign language coursework or trying to
  test out of Chemistry).

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Transcripts

• Check Webadvisor or contact counseling to confirm
  that all of your official transcripts have been
  received.
• Once you submit all of your official transcripts
  from other colleges, meet with an Academic
  Counselor. They will help determine if your
  prior coursework is applicable to the RCC Nursing
  programs.
• Riverside 951-222-8440
• Norco 951-372-7101
• Moreno Valley 951-571-6104
• Foreign transcripts/diplomas must be evaluated by
  an evaluation company (full-detailed evaluation)
  and then submitted to RCC. These are just some
  of the organizations that provide this service
• www.aerc-eval.com
• www.apie.org
• www.ierf.org

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Pre-Nursing Coursework Info

• Applicants who have ALL pre-nursing coursework
  completed before they apply have a MUCH GREATER
  chance of being accepted.
• Pre-Nursing courses
• 3 Sciences---------------------AP 2A, AP 2B,
  Micro
• 1 Pre-req for Microbiology--Chemistry 2A or 1A
• Psychology 9 (Required before entrance into
  program)
• 6 general ed
• 11 courses
• If a student places into College Level English
  and Math on the RCC Assessment test
• Applicants with a regionally accredited
  Bachelors degree from the U.S.A. will be waived
  from completing the 6 general education courses,
  but must have taken the science Prerequisites,
  Psych 9 and have taken courses in English
  composition, Speech and Sociology/Cultural
  Anthropology.

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General education (RN)

• Completion of general education courses is not
  necessarily required for admission, but is
  required for the completion of the Associate
  Degree in Nursing.
• Students are encouraged to complete them prior to
  applying to the program.
• Completing all general education courses before
  applying greatly increases chances of being
  accepted.

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ADN (RN) selection Process

• The vast majority of 1st semester spaces will be
  awarded by rank order (highest points)
• The remaining spaces will be selected by random
  selection of qualified applicants

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ADN (RN) selection points criteria
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A.d.n. Nursing Applicant Requirements

• Test for Essential Academic Skills (TEAS Version
  5)
• For 1st year ADN applicants only, not LVN or LVN
  to RN
• www.atitesting.com for study guide, online
  practice
• 120 applicants with the highest science GPA will
  be invited to take the TEAS at RCC.
• The TEAS was developed to measure essential
  academic skill important to nursing program
  applicants
• The test is a four-part assessment with subjects
  in Reading, Mathematics, Science, English and
  Language Usage.
• 170 Questions, 3 hours and 29 minutes
  computerized test.
• Students must pass with a composite score of 62.
  
• Students must pass the TEAS Test prior to program
  enrollment.
• Students who fail to achieve a passing score will
  be required to complete additional pre-nursing
  course work, then re-apply to the program to
  re-take the TEAS

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How much does the A.D.n. program cost?
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• Nursing Program Tuition 1872
• Student Health Fee 56
• Student Services Fee 40
• Uniform Cost Approx 250
• Parking 160
• Nursing Books and Supplies
• Approx 1,500 for two years.
• Physical Exam/lab work
• Approx 250
• NCLEX-RN application fees 131
• Background Check 140
• ATI Review Program 330
• Supply bag 67

APPROXIMATE COST 4796
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After you get your rn at rcc get your bsn

• Bsn Accelerated RN to BSN CSU Fullerton courses
  at RCC
• Classes which meet one afternoon per week at
  Riverside Community College
• Some courses offered on-line
• Cal State Fullerton faculty teach all classes
• BSN awarded by Cal State Fullerton
• http//nursing.fullerton.edu
• [phone]

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(v.n.) Vocational nursing program
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• Can only apply to the V.N. program
• Feb. 8 March 8
• Applications are available during the above
  filing period on line at
• www.rcc.edu/academicprograms/nursing
• Current RCC Application on file.
• Official copies of transcripts from High School
  and ALL other Colleges attended. (Proof of HS
  graduation or equivalent or college degree)

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Vocational nursing (v.n.) program
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• Full-time
• One year program
• Up to 30 candidates per year
• After 51 units you graduate.
• Eligible to take (NCLEX)
• Part-time
• Two year program
• Up to 30 candidates per year
• After 51 units you graduate.
• Eligible to take (NCLEX)

Please note VN program is a Certificate NOT a
Degree.
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Requirements for the V.N. Program
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• Nursing 50
• AP 10 or AP 2a2b
• Psychology 9
• Proof of High School graduation or the
  equivalent. (official HS transcript/GED
  transcript, etc)
• G.P.A. of a 2.0 or greater is required.
• May apply even when prerequisites are in
  progress. Priority will be given to applicants
  who have completed the pre-requisites before the
  application is submitted

The information on this slide will be change with
the new applicant selection process.
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VN selection - UPDATED

• A percentage of available VN spots will be
  offered to eligible applicants with the most
  points (up to 130 points possible)
• A percentage of available VN spots will be
  offered to eligible applicants with at least 2.0
  in the pre-requisites and a 2.0 overall GPA via
  RANDOM SELECTION

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Point System for theVN prerequisites (AP 10
and NVN50)
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The information on this slide will be change with
the new applicant selection process.
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SUPPORT COURSES(60) possible points
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• Support Courses/General Education
• English 1A
• Psychology 9 (Required before entrance into
  Program)
• Speech 1 or 9
• Humanities
• American Institutions
• Sociology 1 or Anthropology 2
• Math 1-49
• Microbiology
• Critical/Analytical Thinking
• Chemistry 2A or 1A
• or H.S. Chemistry and satisfactory score on RCCs
  chemistry Placement Exam
• or score of 3, 4 or 5 on AP Exam
• Medical Terminology 1A
• Medical Terminology 1B

• 5 Points for every A
• 3 Points for every B
• 1 Point for every C

The information on this slide will be change with
the new applicant selection process.
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extra Points For V.N. Applicants
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• Up to an extra 10 points (5 points per item) will
  be awarded if
• The prerequisites (AP Nursing 50) are
  completed BEFORE the application deadline
• Have a current CNA license

The information on this slide will be change with
the new applicant selection process.
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How much does the V.N. program Cost?
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• Tuition 1,326 for program
• Parking 100-200
• Health Fee 45-75
• Student Services Fee 30-60
• Uniform 200
• Books and Supplies Approx. 885
• Health Exam and Immunizations 200
• Background Check 140
• Graduation Fees Varies
• NCLEX-PN Application Fee 145
• Supply bag 100

Approximately 3,200
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Lvn to rn (Advanced Placement)

• Same prerequisites and general education
  requirements as first year ADN applicants
• Minimum 2.3 science GPA
• Nursing 17 (within two years of enrolling in the
  program)
• No TEAS Test
• Must pass the Advanced Placement Exam (48) to
  place into 3rd semester
• May take the Mental Health Challenge Exam (48)

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Lvn to rn (Advanced Placement)
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• Advanced Placement (up to 10 spaces)
• FLEX Program (starts in spring only, 10 spaces)
• Class lectures may be viewed online at any time
• 30-Unit Option non degree option (pending space
  availability)
• GE not required, only AP 2A 2B and Microbiology
• Non-Revocable Permanent Status, Only valid to
  work in California, Instituted by the Board of
  Registered Nursing

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Advanced Placement Selection
Advanced Placement applicants prioritized, then
1st priority applicants randomly selected,
pending space availability

• 1st Priority All requirements complete at time
  of application
• 2nd Priority GE or Pre-Req Course(s) in
  progress and will be completed by end of term
• 3rd Priority Document(s) submitted late (LVN
  license, transcripts, etc)
• 4th Priority Coursework not complete or IP, or
  documents not received.

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Fast Track to the Associate Degree Nursing
Program for High School Student

• Grant-funded
• Assist high school students who are interested in
  a nursing pathway to success.
• Classes for the program to be held at the
  Rubidoux Annex with the exception of
  Microbiology.
• Associate of Science degree in Nursing in 2 ½
  years post-high school graduation.
• College level courses can count for high school
  requirements.
• Guaranteed spaces in science prerequisites and
  school of Nursing Program (as long as minimum
  requirements are met).

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For more information on the Fast Track ADN
Program please contact

• Amy Vermillion MSN, RN
• Project Director for Fast Track Grant
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• [phone] or Amy.Vermillion_at_rcc.edu

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THANK YOU!!
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• Riverside City College
• SCHOOL OF NURSING
• nursing_at_rcc.edu
• [phone]