Revised November 2020
College of the Redwoods
Health Occupations (707) 476-4216
7351 Tompkins Hill Road (707) 476-4419 (Fax)
Eureka, CA 95501-9300 www.redwoods/edu/ho
Associate of Science Degree in Nursing
Registered Nurse Program
The College of the Redwoods’ Nursing Program is a four-semester, admission- by- application program approved
by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN). It is offered on the Eureka campus. Upon successful
completion of the Program, the College will award the candidate an Associate of Science Degree in Nursing and
recommend him/her as an eligible applicant for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nursing
(NCLEX-RN).
Program Curriculum Requirements
Required for Admission
ENGL 1A Analytical Reading and Writing (or higher)
BIO 2 Microbiology
o
Science Prerequisite: BIOL-1; Co-requisite: CHEM-1A or CHEM-2
BIO 6 Human Anatomy
o
Science Prerequisite: Credit for or enrollment in BIOL-1
BIO 7 Human Physiology
o
Science Prerequisite: BIOL-1; BIOL-6; and CHEM-1A or CHEM-2
***It is your responsibility to be aware of all prerequisites for all courses, not just the science prerequisites noted
here. Please speak with an advisor for clarification regarding prerequisites for all courses.
An overall grade point average of 2.5 is required for Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, and Microbiology (BIO 2,
6 & 7). Note: Two “C”s + a “B” will NOT produce the needed 2.5 GPA. Grades of less than a C will not be accepted.
In addition, you cannot have more than one repetition each for any of these courses within the last five years.
You must have an overall GPA of 2.5 for all college level courses taken at CR or any other college or university in
order to be admitted to the nursing program.
A “W” grade is not considered a repetition. Title V regulations do not permit more than 3 repeats to raise a failing
grade. In addition, Title V regulations do not permit courses which have been passed with a “C” or better to be
repeated for GPA reasons. Finally, Title V regulations do not permit more than three “W”s for any one course.
Suggested Additional Courses to Take Prior to Beginning the Nursing Program:
It is strongly recommended that these required courses be taken prior to entering the nursing program because it
can be problematic to schedule them and/or complete them successfully once nursing courses start:
HO 15 Nutrition
Transfer-level Math (Gen Ed Area D3) (Math 15 Statistics recommended)
COMM 1, 6 or 7 (Area D2)
SOC 1, 2, or ANTH 3 (Gen Ed Area B)
PSYCH 1 OR PSYCH 2 (Gen Ed Area B)
Humanities (Gen Ed Area C, 3 Units)
General Education Requirements can change. It is your responsibility to understand your catalog rights and what it
means to lose them. It is also your responsibility to keep track of the General Education Requirements that are in
place when your catalog rights take effect. Note: Catalog rights are not protected by being on the program waitlist.
In addition, you are responsible for completing all academic prerequisites and co-requisites prior to each nursing
class so that you can graduate on time
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Suggested Program Sequence should you elect NOT to take the above courses early, prior to starting the first
nursing course (NURS 21):
Semester 1
NURS 1, PSYCH 1 or PSYCH 2
Semester 2
NURS 2, HO 15
Semester 3
NURS 3, COMM 1 or COMM 6 or COMM 7, Transfer-level math. MATH 15 Statistics
recommended
Semester 4
NURS 4, SOC 1 or SOC 2 or ANTH 3 (only course that also meets Area E Gen Ed requirements),
Humanities (Area C)
General Information
1. Evaluation of the student nurse is based upon theoretical knowledge, nursing skill proficiency, and the
application of both of these in the clinical setting. To progress through and successfully complete and/or
and graduate from the program, students must achieve at least a grade of “C” in all nursing courses. In
addition, a cumulative 2.0 GPA must be maintained in all Nursing courses and General Education
requirements to earn the Associate Degree.
2. All students are required to complete a Background Check and Livescan. If a student’s background check
(criminal record) does not satisfy the requirements of any one clinical agency, or the clinical agency
refuses the student access to patients for any other reason, the Program will not be able to provide
alternate experiences and the student must withdraw from the Program or receive a grade of “F” for the
course.
3. All students are required to have a urine drug screen completed within the assigned time frame per
agency. The specific due dates for all requirements will be provided during orientation. Program
withdrawal may be required for positive drug screens. When taking a medication prescribed by a
healthcare provider that would appear as positive on the ten-panel drug urine test, please contact the
Health Occupations Dept. prior to submitting a urine sample. Official documentation will be needed for
review. All information is confidential.
4. All nursing students must possess sufficient computer literacy skills to complete Internet research,
communicate by email, create and submit electronic documents, manage data storage devices, and use
webbased instructional materials and applications. Those without these skills are encouraged to take CIS
1 prior to enrollment in the nursing program.
5. At the completion of the Program, students must apply for licensure through the California Board of
Registered Nursing (BRN). As a part of the application process, all applicants are required to report any
disciplinary action against a professional license and/or any misdemeanor or felony convictions; certain
convictions may result in the denial of the graduates application, which then results in an inability to
obtain licensure as a registered nurse. The BRN handles each of these applicantions on a case-by-case
basis.
6. A waitlist is maintained for those applicants who are not awarded a seat in the program. Waitlisted
students are given priority the following year, according to their lottery number. The lottery places new
applicants at the bottom of the waitlist. All qualified applicants are notified by email of their lottery
number by April 30
th.
Please Note: THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS ADMITTED TO THE ADN-RN PROGRAM IS DEPENDENT ON
FISCAL RESOURCES.
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7. Students must notify the Health Occupations Office of any change in mailing address, phone number
and/or e-mail addresses. Changing your contact information through Web Advisor or the College does
not change it with this office. The Health Occupations Office uses your contact information to
communicate with you. If the Office does not have your current contact information (mailing address,
telephone number and/or email address), we cannot contact you and you risk losing your seat in the
program.
8. The demands of the nursing program are many; most students find it difficult to work more than part
time. Clinical scheduling, assignments, etc. cannot be altered due to an individual’s outside employment.
Financial Aid and Scholarships are available to help offset the need to work and the cost of attendance-
contact the Financial Aid and Scholarship Offices for more information. In addition, personal life issues
need to be in balance to be successful in the program. You must have reliable transportation, reliable
childcare (if applicable), and an ability to be punctual to assigned classes and clinical locations. Finally,
tardiness is not an acceptable performance standard in professional nursing, or this program.
9. Clinical labs are scheduled for varying day, evening, night, and/or weekend shifts. In addition, students
rotate to various clinical facilities throughout the college district (including Del Norte County) and are
required to provide their own transportation, childcare, etc., in order to attend clinical labs. Many
students car pool; limited childcare services are available at the Child Development Center.
10. Freedom from alcohol and/or drug abuse, and emotional illness that can jeopardize the student’s ability
to provide safe client care is essential. Students are advised (according to California Board of Registered
Nursing guidelines) to seek voluntary aid for conditions that could, if left unattended, lead to disciplinary
action and/or prevent licensure to practice nursing in California.
11. Estimated total Cost of the Program: APPROXIMATELY $7900*
***All costs below are approximate and subject to change. All items are mandatory unless otherwise noted.
a. Enrollment fee ($46/unit for California residents): $3,496
b. Required textbooks: $1,500
c. ATI Materials: $300/semester
d. Safe Medicate: $100
e. Required uniform, shoes and equipment (see dress code in student handbook for specifics): $200
f. CPR certification: approximately $50.
g. Urine Drug Screen: $60
h. Background checks and tracking: $150
i. Top tier Livescan: $120
j. Immunizations for students who do not have the required immunity to several communicable
diseases may cost over $220. Most are available through the Student Health Clinic for reduced fees
or at no cost to the student.
k. COVID Testing may be required depending on clinical site: costs vary based on testing site and
insurance coverage.
l. Hurst Review (optional): $300
m. School pin for graduation (optional): $60-$130.
n. Licensure application: $300.
12. ATI TEAS Exam:
Applicants submitting a completed application during the February application period are
required to demonstrate readiness for nursing by taking and passing the ATI TEAS exam with a
minimum score of 62.
The TEAS transcripts must be released to CR by April 1
st
if applicant is not testing at College of the
Redwoods. Further information regarding the ATI TEAS exam is provided to eligible applicants.
Students earning a score of less than 62 are provided a remediation plan and allowed one retake
per year, no sooner than 90 days after the first attempt. Students achieving a passing score will
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be placed in the following year’s lottery. Students who do not achieve a passing score (2
nd
fail)
are ineligible for admission and cannot reapply.
Note: A new version of the "Test of Essential Academic Skills (ATI TEAS)" commenced September
1, 2016. Previous TEAS V scores will not be accepted.
Application Procedure:
When filing an application for admission to the (ADN) Associate Degree Nursing Program, the applicant must:
1. Complete the On-Line CR Application.
To participate in the Program admission lottery, an applicant must have a College of the Redwoods’ student
identification number that has been or will be assigned following submission of the CR On-Line application. To
enroll at College of the Redwoods and submit the form, log on to
http://www.redwoods.edu/admissions/GetStarted
. Please indicate Nursing (NURS) as your major.
2. Submit an Application for the Associate Degree Nursing Program to the Health Occupations Office during
the Enrollment Period between February 1
st
and February 14
th
.
Applications must be mailed to the Health Occupations Office, postmarked during the period of
February 1 and February 14. If you would like receipt verification of your mailed application,
please mail it certified-return receipt requested. Please do not contact the department office
to verify receipt of your application.
Mail to:
Health Occupations Office
College of the Redwoods
7351 Tompkins Hill Rd.
Eureka CA 95501-9300
All applications must include:
High school graduation verification submitted in the form of:
o An official/unopened (in a sealed envelope from the high school) transcript or
letter from the high school. Please call Health Occupations office if your high
school will not mail your transcript directly to you.
OR
o An official/unopened (in a sealed envelope) certificate verifying earning a GED
(General Education Development Examination) or passing the California High
School Proficiency Exam.
OR
o An official/unopened (in a sealed envelope) transcript from an accredited
college or university with evidence of a degree posted to the transcript
(Associates level or above).
Log on to the following web sites to order official copies of your GED or High
School equivalency exam transcripts:
http://www.gedtestingservice.com/testers/gedrequest-a-transcript
https://www.chspe.net/documents/CHSPE_Cert_Trans_Order_Form.pdf
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Non US Based High School Transcripts:
o Any high school education from outside the United States must be evaluated for
equivalency to a United States high school education. Approved evaluation
services are found at
http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf
OR
o A student may take the GED exam in lieu of the evaluation. The evaluation or
the GED certificate must be included in the application to the Program.
Documents must be official, and must be submitted in unopened/sealed
envelope per the above stated requirements.
College course verification submitted in the form of:
Official/unopened (in a sealed envelope from the institution) transcripts for all colleges
and universities you have attended must be provided. For instance, if you have
attended four separate institutions, you must provide official transcripts from each of the
four schools in your application. If separate transcripts for all schools are not provided,
your application will be disqualified.
o You do not need to attach copies of transcripts from College of the Redwoods.
o Official Transcripts must verify:
Overall College GPA of 2.5
Completion of ENGL 1A with a grade of "C" or higher
Completion of BIOL 2 - Microbiology (with lab) grade of "C" or higher*
Completion of BIOL 6 - Anatomy (with lab) grade of "C" or higher*
Completion of BIOL 7 - Human Physiology (with lab) grade of "C" or
higher*
o You must provide course descriptions for all above mentioned courses that were
not completed at College of the Redwoods. Failure to do so may result in the
disqualification of your application.
***Certified electronic transcripts are only accepted in the rare case that your institution does not provide paper
transcripts. In order to submit an electronic transcript you must contact department secretary
Gihane-
Hyden@Redwoods.edu for pre-approval, and include a note in your application packet including which school’s
transcript was submitted electronically and when it was approved.
***Regardless of whether you have submitted official transcripts to the Admissions and Records office, you
must submit additional official transcripts (unopened and in a sealed envelope) with each application to the
nursing program.
Application Checklist:
1. Complete the online College of the Redwoods Enrollment Form at:
http://www.redwoods.edu/admissions/GetStarted
2. Submit a complete program application to the Health Occupations Office at College of the Redwoods with
the following attachments compiled together in a large manila envelope:
High school graduation verification or GED as directed above.
Official college transcripts for all colleges/universities attended (except College of the Redwoods) as
directed above.
Incomplete applications will be disqualified. The Health Occupations Office will not review
your application for completeness at the time of submission. Please ensure your application
is complete prior to submission.
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Selection Process
Immediately following the Enrollment Period, all qualified applicants will be scheduled for the ATI TEAS exam.
Applicants who pass the TEAS exam will be randomized, assigned a wait list number and placed on the Program
Wait List. The Health Occupation Office will notify students by email of their wait list number and admission status
by April 30
th
.
Examples of reasons an application may be disqualified include but are not limited to:
Unverified and/or invalidated entries on the application form.
Lateness missing the enrollment period deadline. Reapplication is required in order to be
considered for the next Enrollment Period.
Failure to submit all necessary documents with your application (i.e. official college transcripts
and official high school transcripts or documentation of college degree in lieu of high school
transcripts and/or failure to submit admission requirement catalog course descriptions).
Cumulative science prerequisite course GPA below 2.5 and/or repetitions greater than allowed
number.
Overall GPA below 2.5 for all courses taken at or above collegiate level.
Qualified applicants whose lottery numbers did not qualify them for admission will be sent an email from the
Health Occupations Department between September 1 and September 25 requesting verification that the
applicant wants to remain on the Program Wait List for the next year. The applicant must return the form provided
in the email by the date indicated to retain their place on the Program Wait List. If the applicant does not return
the enclosed waitlist form by the indicated date, they will be removed from the waitlist. It is the applicant’s
responsibility to watch their email for this letter. It is also the applicant’s responsibility to contact us prior to
September 30 if they do not receive the email.
Students who apply to multiple nursing programs and are selected for more than one must select and enroll in
only one program. Students cannot remain on the Program Wait List for the second nursing program if they are
enrolled in the first nursing program. For example, an LVN student cannot be maintained on the ADN Program
Wait List while in the LVN Program. To become an RN, that student must apply to the LVN/Paramedic-RN Career
Mobility track or ADN upon completion of the LVN Program.
prerequisites. College of the Redwoods does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, religion, age,
gender, sexual orientation, color or disability in any of its programs or activities. The College is
committed to providing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. Upon request this
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A. Demographic Information:
Name:
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
First Middle Last
Former Names Used ______________________________________________ Birth Date______________________
Mailing Address:
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Street City State Zip
CR email address: _______________________________________________ Phone: _________________________
College of the Redwoods Student ID#___________________
Previous enrollment in CR ADN-RN Program? No __ Yes ___ When ______
We are asked by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office to gather the following information about
our applicants and students. This information is not used for application purposes. Providing it is optional.
Gender: ____Male ____Female ____Transgender/Gender Non-Conforming
Ethnic Origin _____________________________________________________________________________
List all that apply: Black/African American; American Indian; Alaska Native; Asian/Pacific Islander; Asian Indian;
Filipino; Native Hawaiian; Hispanic/Latino; White/Non-Hispanic; Mixed/Multiple (specify).
Languages spoken in the home:
Primary Language______________________ Secondary Language(s) ___________________________________
Veteran: Yes ____ No ____
College of the Redwoods
Associate in Science Degree, Registered Nursing
ADN-RN Application
Enrollment Period February 1, 2021 - February 14, 2021
Date Received:
__________
OFFICE USE ONLY
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B. Attach/include the following with your application:
1. Official Transcripts: Please complete the following and provide official transcripts (unopened, sealed envelope)
for all institutions which you have attended and listed below (no transcript necessary for College of the
Redwoods). Applications that do not include these transcripts will be disqualified.
Name of Institution
City/State
Dates Attended
Units
Degree Received/Date
2. High School graduation verification: Attach official documentation for ONE of the following (if not, your
application will be rejected):
□ H.S. Graduation GED California High School Proficiency Exam □ College Degree______________
Name of College
C. Complete the following section (all applicants, including College of the Redwoods students).
***You MUST provide catalog course descriptions for these courses if you did NOT take them at College of the
Redwoods. If not, your application will be disqualified.
Courses required for
admission
College
Course Name & Number
(i.e. – English 101)
Semester &
Year Completed
Grade
English 1A
Biol 2, Micro or Equiv.
Biol 6, Anatomy or
Equiv.
Biol 7, Physio or Equiv.
D. Affidavit:
I attest that the information provided on this application is true and accurate. I have read the entirety of
the application packet and understand the policies and procedures of applying to the CR ADN program
including waitlist placement procedures. I hereby acknowledge that the failure to follow enrollment
procedures or omission of required documentation will result in disqualification of my CR ADN
application.
Signature of applicant: ___________________________________________ Date_____________________
For Official Use Only
Evaluator Signature:__________________________________ Final Evaluation Date:______________
Lottery Number:________________ Original Waitlist Number:_____________
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