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APPLICATION PERIOD:
September 1, 2021 to September 17, 2021 (for Spring 2022 start)
February 1, 2022 to February 17, 2022 (for Summer 2022 start)
Due to COVID-19 we will not be accepting applications in person. You are to submit your application to the Health Science and Nursing office via MAIL.
SUBMIT your APPLICATION
You may mail completed applications, along with required documentation from the nursing checklist by deadline date to:
Rio Hondo College
Attention: Health Science and Nursing
3600 Workman Mill Road
Whittier, CA 90601
(Must be postmarked by 9/17/2021 for spring start) Do not include unofficial transcripts. All transcripts must be submitted to RHC Admissions and Records.
The Associate Degree Nursing Program is a two-year program preparing students for employment as a Registered Nurse, providing direct care to patients. Graduates earn an Associate of Science Degree in Nursing, and are qualified to take the NCLEX-RN examination leading to licensure as a Registered Nurse. The program is approved by the California State Board of Registered Nursing.
Applicants who are interested in the Nursing Programs should attend a Nursing Information Session to discuss prerequisites, general education requirements, assessment tests, and the application/selection process. Applicants may also make an appointment with the Counseling Department at 562-908-3410 to discuss individual situations.
APPLICATION / SELECTION PROCESS
Application Requirements:
(Must have all components prior to application. Incomplete applications are ineligible for consideration)
1. All science courses completed within the last 7 years with a grade of “C” or better, science GPA 2.5 or higher,
2. Overall cumulative GPA 2.5 or higher,
3. Rio Hondo College I.D. number,
4. Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Tax identification Number (ITIN) (attach copy),
5. Completion of English 101 with a grade “C” or better,
6. Reading Proficiency- met through: Multiple Measures approval from a counselor, OR, passing Reading 043 (or higher) with a grade of “C” or better at Rio Hondo College, OR, have a 2 year or 4 year degree from a regionally accredited institution. Click here for catalog information,
7. Math Proficiency- met through: Multiple Measures approval from a counselor, OR, passing Math 70 (or higher) with a grade of “C” or better at Rio Hondo College, OR, have a 2 year or 4 year degree from a regionally accredited institution. (- Note, Math 130, Statistics, is required for transfer to a BSN program.) Click here for catalog information,
8. High school diploma (copy), or GED equivalency, or (High school transcripts (official) to be sent to Admissions and Records).
9. Official College or High School Transcripts (must be sent to Admissions & Records, directly from College/High School to Rio Hondo College),
10. ATI TEAS – completed prior to applying:
a. Students must complete the current version of ATI TEAS test with a score of 62% or higher on the first attempt, or,
b. Wait 365 days from the 1st attempt and retest earning a score of 62% or higher, or,
c. May retest in less than 365 days with evidence of completed remediation plan. Must earn a score of 62% or higher on retest to be eligible for application.
Students who have taken the ATI TEAS test at Rio Hondo College and scored below 62% are eligible for a remediation plan at Rio Hondo College. Please see the Dean of Health Science and Nursing for remediation plan development.
Must send ATI TEAS Score electronically to RHC through www.atitesting.com. For ATI TEAS Exam Schedule, please contact the Health Science and Nursing Division at 562-463-3758 or 562-908-3421. Space is LIMITED!
Application Process:
Follow these steps to ensure you have completed the application process thoroughly and accurately. Read the entire checklist to ensure completed process.
- Apply to Rio Hondo College to obtain Student Identification Number (ID). (NOTE: Applying online to Rio Hondo College serves as admission to the college, not as admission to the Nursing Programs.) Student ID Number may take up to one week to obtain via email.
- Submit Official Transcripts to Admissions and Records. All transcripts must be sent directly to Admissions and will ONLY be accepted when sent by colleges or educational institutions. (Contact Admission & Records to ensure receipt of your transcripts: 562-908-3415).
Rio Hondo College Admissions and Records address:
Rio Hondo College
Admissions and Records
3600 Workman Mill Road
Whittier, CA 90601
- Transcripts from another country must be evaluated from a NACES approved agency and sent directed to Admissions and Records by the company. Click here for a list of Foreign Transcript Evaluation Agencies
- Complete ATI TEAS (current version) with passing score of 62% or higher. Official copy of ATI TEAS score must be sent to Rio Hondo College from the ATI test site by the deadline date.
- Mail Nursing Application to the Health Science and Nursing Division (S207), along with required documentation from the nursing checklist. (Applicants who mail incomplete applications or who are missing any required documents, will be automatically ineligible.) Click here for ADN Program application.
Selection Process:
SELECTION is based on the Multi-criteria points system in the following areas:
1. Cumulative Science GPA
2. GE Completed, GE GPA
3. Other College Degrees
4. Current Health Care Work Experience and/or Volunteer Experience
5. Current Medical/Nursing certificates/licenses
6. Military Experience
7. Life Experience
8. Other Language Proficiency (read, write, and speak)
9. ATI TEAS test results
*Applicants with the highest points will be selected. Should several applicants have the same points, then they will be selected at random.
After Selection:
1. Provisionally selected applicants and alternate applicants will be notified by electronic mail (email) and required to attend the Mandatory Orientation Meeting.
2. Once applicants are provisionally selected, each applicant is required to complete a background check using the assigned Background Check system, including a drug screen exam. This process will be discussed at the Mandatory Orientation Meeting.
3. All applicants must meet the health and physical requirements in order to complete required clinical hours. Click here for health & physical requirements. For Patient safety, all selected applicants must be able to hear and see without or with assistive devices.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
PREREQUISITES
Before applying:
1) Prerequisite science courses and English 101 must be completed. Applicants must have an overall GPA in the core science prerequisites of at least a 2.5 (Anatomy, Physiology, & Microbiology) with no grade less than “C”. The applicant is limited to one repeat in any of the science courses to improve the grade.
| Course | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 125 | Human Anatomy w/Lab | 4 |
| BIOL 222 | Microbiology w/Lab | 5 |
| BIOL 226 | Human Physiology w/Lab | 4 |
| ENGL 101 | College Composition and Research | 3.5 |
(CHEM 110 is a prerequisite to BIOL 222 and BIOL 226 and meets the Rio Hondo College Associate Degree requirement for a natural science with lab.)
2) The applicant must meet the cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all college courses.
3) Applicants must also complete the appropriate requirements for reading and math: Multiple Measures approval from a counselor, passing appropriate course at Rio Hondo College, or have a 2 year or 4 year degree from a regionally accredited institution. Click here for information on Counseling Advisement Sheet
After applying:
1) REQUIRED – by permission from the Health Science and Nursing Division only. Students who are accepted to the program will be admitted to ADN151 and ADN 151L. Successful completion of this course is a prerequisite for admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program 1st semester.
| Course | Course Title | Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADN151 | Clinical Nursing Concepts | 2 | ||
| ADN151L | Clinical Nursing Concepts Lab | 2 | ||
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
The Health Science and Nursing Division strongly recommends that students complete as many general education courses before admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program.
1. Math Competency (Proficiency/course/degree) – must be completed prior to application
2. Reading Competency (Proficiency/course/degree) – must be completed prior to application
3. English Composition (English 101 or equivalent) – must be completed prior to application
4. Sociology
5. Communication and Analytical Thinking (Public Speaking 101)
6. Psychology
7. American Institutions
8. Fine Arts
9. Humanities
10. Kinesiology
FIRST YEAR – Schedule of courses
| Course | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| FIRST YEAR-FALL SEMESTER | ||
| ADN150 ADN150L | Medical/Surgical Nursing I Medical/Surgical Nursing I Lab | 4 4 |
| ADN154 | Pharmacology | 2 |
| FIRST YEAR-SPRING SEMESTER | ||
| ADN155 ADN155L | Nursing Process: Childbearing Family/Women's Health Nursing Process: Childbearing Family/Women's Health Lab | 2 2 |
| ADN156 ADN156L | Nursing Process: Applied to the Care of Children Nursing Process: Applied to the Care of Children Lab | 2 2 |
SECOND YEAR – Schedule of courses
| Course | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| SECOND YEAR-FALL SEMESTER | ||
| ADN250 | Advanced Pharmacology | 1 |
| ADN251 ADN251L | Medical /Surgical II Medical /Surgical II Lab | 2 2.5 |
| ADN252 ADN252L | Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing Lab | 2 1.5 |
| SECOND YEAR-SPRING SEMESTER | ||
| ADN253 ADN253L | Nursing Process: Medical/Surgical Nursing III Nursing Process: Medical/Surgical Nursing III Lab | 2 3 |
| ADN254 ADN254L | Leadership and Management in Nursing Leadership and Management in Nursing Lab | 1.5 2.5 |
Board of Registered Nursing Requirements:
The California Board of Registered Nursing requires a valid Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN) to apply for an RN license. Disclosure of your U.S. Social Security Number/ITIN is mandatory. Pursuant to the California Business and Professions Code, General Provisions, Section 30 (c), “… the board may not process any applicant for licensure unless the applicant provides a U.S. social security number.” (California BPC). The Nurse Practice Act provides for a unified examination and licensing application. Once an applicant passes the examination, a license is automatically issued. Under these circumstances the BRN cannot accept applications for the examination and licensure without a U.S. social security number. The California Board of Registered Nursing can be reached at https://www.rn.ca.gov/ or (916) 322-3350.
Program Facility Requirements:
95% of the clinical facilities utilized by Rio Hondo College nursing programs require students to have a Social Security Number (SSN) or ITIN to participate in clinical rotations scheduled in their facilities. It is not possible to progress through the nursing program if the student does not have a SSN. The nursing program must meet these facility requirements in order to be in compliance with contractual agreements with the clinical sites.
