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The application for the RCC Practical Nursing Program opens once a year, Dec. 1 – Feb. 15, with classes starting in the fall term. RCC evaluates all applications using a two-phase system that includes application ranking based on the Selection Point System and an essay component for those students selected to move on to Phase II of the process.
All deadlines and timelines are subject to change. Please check this webpage often to ensure you have the most up-to-date information.
Rogue Community College has open admissions, so getting started is simple. First,
submit your application to the college. After you apply, you’ll meet with an advisor
who will help you explore your program's options and create a plan that matches your
goals. You can find a step-by-step overview of the process on RCC's Admissions pages.
Steps to Become a Student
Getting started at Rogue Community College is simple. Follow these steps to enroll
and begin working toward your goals. How to Get Started
After you apply to RCC, continue on to the Nursing Program(s) application.
Selection Point Process
The application process will utilize the following selection criteria and point system for all RCC Nursing Programs unless otherwise noted:
Prerequisite/preparatory courses completed before the program application deadline will be utilized to calculate the GPA and assignment of points in the selection/admission process. GPA points will be rounded to hundredths and assigned using the following range table:
- 3.67-4.00 = 25 points
- 3.33-3.66 = 23 points
- 3.20-3.32 = 20 points
- 3.15-3.19 = 17 points
- 3.00-3.14 = 14 points
4 points — Josephine or Jackson County resident.
Requires proof of residency.
4 points — Military veteran (with proof of honorable discharge) or active service, e.g. National Guard).
- Requires DD214, NGB 22 or proof of current military service, such as an LES.
Up to 15 points — may be awarded for paid, hands-on patient care experience within the past five years, supported by a current, unencumbered state license or national certification.
Eligible roles include CNA or CMA (OSBN registry), LPN, respiratory therapist, EMT, paramedic, nationally certified medical assistant or armed services medic/corpsman.
Points will be awarded based on verified work experience in these roles.
Points for work experience meeting requirements above will be awarded as follows:
- 900-1248 hours = 6 points
- 1249-1872 hours = 9 points
- 1873-3744 hours = 12 points
- ≥3744 hours = 15 points
Applicants with other Oregon or national health care certifications may request a
Healthcare Work Experience Form be filled out by their current/previous employer(s),
with proof of licensure/certification, required work hours and an explanation of how
their role involves hands-on patient care and relates to nursing practice. Experience
will be evaluated for relevance, with 0–15 points awarded.
No points will be awarded for work experience without proof of state licensure or
national certification with their application, or if the applicant submits licensure/certification
and no Work Experience Form (or incomplete form).
Access to the Healthcare Work Experience Form will be given during the application
process. Please submit your application with ample time for your previous employer
to fill it out before the application deadline.
TEAS selection points will be awarded as follows:
- Exemplary (92 – 100) - 16 points
- Advanced (80-91.9) - 11 points
- Proficient (58.7 - 79.9) - 6 points
After You Apply
After you apply, continue working to complete the prerequisite coursework and monitor your RCC student email for further communication from the RCC Practical Nursing program about your application.
If you are selected for the Practical Nursing Certificate program you must complete all outstanding prerequisite courses by the end of term prior to starting nursing courses and maintain your 2.5 GPA for the remainder of the prerequisite coursework.
In addition, prior to beginning nursing courses, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Pass a criminal background check from an agency designated by RCC.
- Pass a 10-panel drug screen from a lab designated by RCC.
- Submit proof of current immunizations and current American Heart Association BLS certification for health care providers.
Please note that students should not pursue meeting these requirements before being offered a seat in the nursing program. Applicants with an admissions offer will receive specific directions from the RCC Nursing Department on how to fulfill these requirements.
Essay Session
Students will be notified by April 1 if they have advanced to Phase II of the application process.
Following the Selection Point Process, the top-ranked applicants will be invited to sit for an essay session. The essay portion of the application will consist of multiple scenario-based questions for response. The essay is worth a maximum of 30 points to be added to your Phase I score. You will not receive a copy of your essay score.
