Admission to the Registered Nursing Program
- General Information
- Minimum Requirements
- Application Procedure
- Selection Process
- Requirements for Enrollment
- Advanced Standing
1. General Information about the Registered Nursing Program
The Nursing program is limited in the number of students it can admit each year. Clinical practice for students in general hospitals is an essential part of a Nursing program. We have developed a selection procedure which assists us to select qualified applicants from a broad range of backgrounds.
Students who successfully complete this program are eligible for the Associate in Science (AS) degree, and qualify to take the National Council Licensure Examination for registered nurses (NCLEX-RN).
Students seeking admission with advanced standing to the second, third, or fourth semester should see Advanced Standing (LVN, Transfer) link for more information and an application.
Applicants seeking admission for Spring 2006 and beyond:
The nursing program will be instituting the Chancellor's Advisory on Use of Model Prerequisite for enrollment in Associate Degree Nursing Programs. The selection model includes four parts: Overall college GPA, College English GPA, Core Biology GPA (anatomy, physiology and microbiology) and core biology repetitions. Course repetitions will adversely affect your overall score. A withdrawl, D or F is counted as a repetition. This formula will compute your cut score. At this point of time, those who score above 75% will be entered into the pool. Of those eligible to enroll into the nursing program, a lottery will be used for selection purposes.
The background and advisory can be found in its entirety at Advisory on Use of “Model Prerequisites” for Enrollment in Associate Degree Nursing Programs (ADN).
2. Minimum Requirements to Make Application to the Nursing Program
2.1. All pre-nursing students regardless of previous course work are required to take the Accuplacer Test.
2.2. Clear Ohlone College English 101A (composition), established by:
- Completion of ENGL 101A with a grade "C" or better
OR - Completion of equivalent course with a grade of "C" or better
2.3. Clear ENGL 163* (Ohlone College) reading comprehension, established by:
- Accuplacer Test Score showing reading placement "CLEAR"
OR - Completion of ENGL 163 (Ohlone College) with a grade of "C" or better.
OR - Completion of equivalent course with grade of "C" or better.
| Ohlone | ENGL 163 OR 167 |
|---|---|
| Alameda | NONE |
| Cal State Hayward | NONE |
| Canada | READ 420 |
| Chabot/Las Positas | NONE |
| College of San Mateo | READ 400 READ 405 READ 420 |
| Contra Costa | ENGL 110B (formerly READ 110B) |
| De Anza | READ 80 or 91( if taken before spring, 2008) |
| Diablo Valley | ENGL 116 |
| Evergreen | ENGL 1D |
| Foothill | ENGL 52 |
| Laney | NONE |
| Los Medanos | NONE |
| Merritt | NONE |
| Mission | READ 53 or 73 |
| City College ofSan Francisco | ENGL 9 or 19 |
| San Jose City College | NONE |
| San Jose State | NONE |
| Skyline | READ 420 |
| West Valley | READ 53 |
Please note: It is the student’s responsibility to consult with a counselor, as information can become outdated. Acceptable courses not on this list must transfer to a CSU and be at least 3 semester units. Ohlone’s English 101B or its equivalent will not satisfy this requirement. Any course not on this list must be approved by Ohlone’s Dean of Health Science. Any course on this list that has changed course numbers cannot be used to fulfill the Ohlone Nursing reading requirement. A grade of C or higher is required. Assessment test results from other colleges will not be accepted for clearance or placement.
2.4. Completion of BIOL 103A and B (Anatomy and Physiology) is established by:
Completion of BIOL 103A and B or equivalent course with a grade of "C" or above.2.5. MATH COMPETENCY, demonstrated by:
- Accuplacer Assessment Test Score
OR - Completion of Math 152 or 153 or 155 (Intermediate Algebra) with a grade of "C" or better
OR - Completion of equivalent course with a grade of "C" or better
- All nursing students who plan to apply after Spring 2009 admission must have completed Intermediate Algebra, or Ohlone College Math 155, or any college math course higher than Intermediate Algebra to meet the new California Community College Math graduation requirement.
2.6
| College Name | Equivalent to Ohlone College Course… | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSYCH 108 | CFS 109 | BIOL 103A & B | BIOL 106 | |
| Alameda | NONE | BIOL 31 (4) | BIOL 18 (4) AND BIOL 19 (4) |
None |
| Cal State East Bay | PSYCH 4420 * (4 qtr) OR HDEV 3800*(4 qtr) OR HDEV 2001 ** |
NURS 3500* (4 qtr) BIOL 3070 * NURS 2010 (4qtr) |
BIOL 2010 (or) 2011 AND BIOL 2020 (5, 5 qtr) |
BIOL 3005* (5 qtr) BIOL 2025 (5 qtr) |
| Canada | PSYCH 200 (3) | BIOL 310 (3) OR BIOL 312 |
BIOL. 250 (4) AND BIOL. 260 (5) |
BIOL 240 (4) |
| Chabot/Las Positas | PSYCH 12 (3) | NUTRITION 1 (3) | ANAT 1 (4) & PHYSI 1 (5) |
MICRO 1 (5) |
| College of San Mateo |
PSYCH 200 (3) | CAS 310 (3) | BIOL 250 & 260 (4,5) OR BIOL 265 & 266 ( 4,5) |
BIOL 240 (5) |
| Contra Costa | PSYCH 128 (3) or PE 197 (3) |
BIOSCI 160 (3) | BIOSCI 132 (4) AND BIOSCI 134 (4) |
BIOSCI 119 (4) OR BIOSCI 148 (4) |
| De Anza | PSYCH 14 (4 qtr) | BIOL 45 (4 qtr.) (formerly NUTR 58) OR NUTRI 10 (4 qtr.) |
BIOL 40 A, B, & C (5,5,5 qtr) |
BIOL 26 (6 qtr) |
| Diablo Valley | PSYCH 200 (3) | NUTRITION 160 | BIOL 139 (5) AND BIOL 140 (5) |
BIOSCI 146 (5) OR BIOSCI 119 (4) |
| Evergreen | PSYCH 92 (3) | FCS 19 (3) CAN ID FCS 2 |
BIOL 72 (formerly HUM PHYS 60) & HUM ANT 1 (5,5) OR if taken before fall, 08’ HUMPHYS 60 and A&P 3 (5,5)-- no course from any other school accepted with A&P 3 |
MICRO 70 (5) |
| Foothill | PSYCH 40 (4 qtr) | BIOL 45 (4 qtr) | BIOL 40 A, B, & C (5,5,5 qtr) |
BIOL 41 (5 qtr) |
| Laney | NONE | BIOSCI 28 (3) | BIOL 2 & 4 (5, 5) OR BIOL 20A & 20B (5,5) |
BIOL 3 (5) |
| Los Medanos | NONE | NUTRI 55 (3) | BIOSCI 40 (4) AND BIOSCI 45 (5) |
BIOSCI 50LS (4) |
| Merritt | NONE | FACS 12 (3) OR NUT 10 (4) (formerly FACS 10 (4) |
BIOL 2 & 4 (5,5) OR BIOL 20A & 20B (5,5) |
BIOL 3 (5) |
| Mission | PSYCH 12 (3) | NUTRI 15 (3) OR NUTRI 40 (2) |
BIOSC 47 (5) & BIOSC 48 (5) or if taken before fall, 08’ formerly BIOSC 5 (5) & BIOSC 22 (4) |
BIOL 4 (5) |
| City College ofSan Francisco | PSYCH 21 (3) | NUTRITION 12 (3) | ANAT 25 (4) and PHYS 12 (4) or PHYS 1(5) |
MICRO 12 (4) |
| San Jose City College | PSYCH 92 (3) | FCS 19 (3) | BIOL 72 HUM PHYSI (5) (formerly hum phys 60) & HUM ANAT 1 (5) | MICRO 70 (5) |
| San Jose State | CHAD 67 (3) same course as HUP 67 (3) (formerly CD 67) |
NUFS 8 (3) | BIOL 65 & 66 (4,5) | MICRO 20 (5) MICRO 101*(4) |
| Skyline | PSYCH 200 | NONE | BIOL 250 (4) AND BIOL 260 (5) |
BIOL 240 (4) |
| Vista (Berkeley City) | PSYCH 21 (3) | BIOL 3 (5) | ||
| West Valley | PSYCH 12 (3) | NUTRI 1 (3) OR NUTRI 15 (3) |
BIOL 47 (4) AND BIOL 48 (5) |
BIOL 45 (5) |
* Subject matter credit only (no units) GRID.
Please note: Consult with a counselor for any changes as information can become outdated.
3. Application Procedure to the Registered Nursing Program
3.1. Attend a mandatory pre-nursing orientation session.
3.2. Attend a mandatory nursing evaluation with designated Ohlone College Health Science counselor. Information on how to do this will be discussed at the mandatory orientation.
3.3. Meet the minimum academic requirements to make application to the Nursing program.
3.4. Complete:
Ohlone College Admissions Form (if not a currently-enrolled student) and Application to the Generic (2-year) RN Program (obtained only at the mandatory orientation).3.5. SUBMIT TO THE HEALTH SCIENCES OFFICE:
- Admission Form (College - Submit to Admissions & Records Office)
- Application Form (Nursing)
- Nursing Student Academic Evaluation form completed by an Ohlone College counselor
- Official transcripts from all colleges.
- Copy of LVN license (if applicable). LVN's wishing to begin the program as a generic student may apply.
All documents must be submitted together in one (1) envelope.
3.6. All applications are accepted between the designated dates below.
After the closing date all applications will be assigned a number in a random drawing. Applications will be acted upon in that order.
3.7. APPLICATION DATE FOR FALL ADMISSION:
Applications are ACCEPTED between April 1 and April 15.
3.8. APPLICATION DATE FOR SPRING ADMISSION:
Applications are ACCEPTED between October 1 and October 15.
Mailed documents must be received by the final date of the application period.
4. Selection Process for the Registered Nursing Program
4.1. Applications are reviewed in the Health Sciences and Environmental Studies Division Office to verify information.
4.2. Acceptance is determined by meeting the established criteria. Incomplete applications will be removed from the pool.
4.3. Results of the lottery will be available within 20 working days after the deadline date. Results are posted in Building 7 on the Fremont campus on the Nursing News Bulletin Board and at the Newark Center campus. Please note that applications will not be accepted before or after the application dates.
4.4. Applications are not kept from semester to semester. Students who decline an available space, fail to qualify, or qualify but no space is available must reapply through the regular admissions procedure.
NOTE: Returning students previously enrolled in the Ohlone Nursing Program and in good standing have priority for available space.
4.5. Questions regarding application status should be directed to the Health Sciences and Environmental Studies Division Office at (510) 659-6030 after May 15 for the fall application period and after November 15 for spring.
4.6. APPEAL PROCEDURE:
Applicants not selected will be permitted one week (seven calendar days) to make a written appeal to the Dean, Health Sciences and Environmental Studies Division.
5. Requirements for Enrollment in the Registered Nursing Program
5.1. Proof of a current CPR certificate for health care provider.
The American Heart Association's Basic Cardiac Life Support is required. You are required to submit proof of a current CPR certificate (a copy of the card) only after you have been accepted to the Nursing program and well before the semester begins. Your CPR certification must remain valid during the two-year Nursing program.
5.2 Physical health, adequate to demands of practice of nursing.
A form will be provided upon acceptance into the program. Please note that the health exams, immunizations, and titers are costly. The first Hepatitis B vaccine should be taken 6 months before the semester begins. All immunizations and titers must be current and up-to-date prior to the first day of class.
NOTE: In accordance with Regulation 480 of the Board of Registered Nursing, if you have been convicted of any offense other than a minor traffic violation, you may not qualify to be licensed as a registered nurse. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact the California Board of Registered Nursing, P.O. Box 944210, Sacramento, CA 94244-2100.
5.3 Sign the Nursing Student Conduct Disclosure.
5.4 Undergo a criminal background check as mandated by the JCAHO, January 2004.
5.5 Undergo a urine drug screen, as mandated by healthcare facilities, August 2005.
6. Advanced Standing in the Registered Nursing Program
If you are an LVN, or have been a student in another Nursing program, and wish advanced placement in the Ohlone College Nursing Program or information on the 30-unit option, see Advanced Standing (LVN, Transfer) link for additional information. Students are admitted on a space available basis.
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