Frequently Asked Questions

 

When are applications open?

• For both programs the application dates are found in this link.

Do you accept in-progress coursework?

• No. All pre-requisite courses must be completed and, on your official transcripts, before you can apply.

Do W’s count against me when I apply?

• No withdrawal’s (W) are not examined as a part of the application process.

Do you have part-time or evening program?

• We do not have a part-time or evening program. Courses are generally during the day, Monday through Friday.  Clinical hours can extend beyond these hours and may include Fridays, evenings and weekends.

How long is the program?

• The Nursing Program takes 4 semesters for Nursing program and 2 semesters for the LVN Career Mobility program to complete. There are no nursing program courses in the summer.

Do you have a waiting list?

• No. Our programs do not have a waiting list for our programs. If applicants are not admitted in the application cycle they are welcome to reapply.

What are your NCLEX pass rates?

• Yuba College’s NCLEX pass rates can be found by visiting the Board of Registered Nursing website

What is the English pre-requisite?

• English 1A is required to get into the program. If you have a better grade in English 1B or 1C, you may use that GPA for your merit-based admission score.

If I took a previous pharmacology course, do I need to take the NURS 11B- Fundamentals of Nursing Pharmacology?

• Yes, NURS 11B is a part of the nursing program and must be completed.

Is there a time limit requirement on the prerequisite courses or do they expire?

• No there is no time requirement for nursing program prerequisites nor do they expire.

Are students penalized for repeating prerequisite courses?

• No there is no penalty for repeated courses and the highest grade will be taken.

I attended several colleges. Do you need all the official transcripts or just those where I took pre-requisites? How do I get them to you?

• Official transcripts from all colleges attended in the completion of your pre-requisite courses and all colleges referenced in your application must be sent. Send official transcripts to Yuba College Admissions and Records. Upper division equivalency questions should be directed to Yuba College’s Counseling Department. Academic counselors are available by appointment at 530.634.7766. yc.yccd.edu/admissions/transcript-evaluation/

Do we accept upper division courses for the purpose of entering the nursing program?

• Yes, but only with an approved Yuba College petition, note that the courses will not be placed on your Yuba College official transcripts. If your petition is in process, you are not eligible to apply until the petition is approved. You must work with the Yuba College counseling department to complete this process and the approved petition must be included in your nursing application.

I took my pre-requisites at another college and the Transcript Office is asking for a course description, course outline, or syllabus to determine content equivalency for those courses. How do I obtain this information?

• Official college course descriptions may be obtained by photocopying the college catalog for the year and semester in which the course was completed.  Official college catalogs with course descriptions may also be available online through the institution’s website.  Additionally, a course outline, syllabus, or list of course objectives can usually be obtained by contacting the course instructor. Here is a list of nursing course Nursing Course Equivalencies to use as a guide when meeting with counseling.

How do I know if my course meets the Humanities GE area on my nursing application?

• Review your graduation requirements for Humanities GE in the in the academic catalog of the regionally accredited college at which the course was taken.

Does my History 17 A or 17 B meet the Humanities GE area on my application?

• No

My Anatomy and Physiology courses are combined. Am I still eligible to apply?

• Records and Transcript Office will determine whether the two semesters or 3 quarters of combined Anatomy and Physiology (with lab) coursework completed is equivalent. A student petition may be required to determine eligibility. You will need to meet with counseling.

Are online prerequisite science course accepted?

• Yes, we accept courses that are taught online. Records and Transcript Office will determine whether the course(s) are equivalent. A student petition may be required to determine eligibility.

If I get accepted into the program, can I defer my admission for a later time?

• Yes, but only for military service.

Can I submit a letter of recommendation?

• No. Our method of selection does not require letters of recommendation and will not be considered.

Do you accept the State Seal of Biliteracy (SSB) for Language Proficiency?

• The SSB is not accepted applicant must submit a completed Language Verification Form

Can I work while in the program?

• There is no restriction, but the program recommends not working as it may interfere with your success in the nursing program. There are many hours per week of reading/studying in addition to course and clinical hours. You will not be permitted to leave early or arrive late to clinical or class because of your job. There are attendance requirements that are strictly adhered to.

Can I apply to the program if I have a criminal/conviction history?

• See the Board of Registered Nursing Licensure section of this handbook and Board of Registered Nursing website for details.

When are applications open?

• For both programs the application dates are found in this link.

Can I get my certified nursing assistant (CNA) while in the nursing program?

• If you were or are presently enrolled in the program and have completed N11A successfully, you must submit an official, sealed official transcript. You do not need a letter from the department, you need to order official transcripts from the college showing successful completion of N11A to submit with your CNA application. Here is the cdph website.

I am in your LVN to RN Career Mobility Program can I use the classes I am taking in the nursing program as CEU’s for my LVN license?

• The nursing courses in the program do not typically count, however, other college level courses will (1 unit (college) = 15 hours CEU’s)

Name change during the program what do I need to do?

• It is the student’s responsibility to notify and submit any name, address or phone number changes to the Nursing Office (email ggarcia@yccd.edu), your faculty, Admissions and Records (in person), Complio, and ATI. Information on record is submitted to clinical agencies and the Board of Registered Nursing for your state licensure exam. Clinical agencies require information (such as compliance and demographic data) before students are allowed in the clinical area. At the end of the program your personal information must match exactly with the school, application submitted to the Board, and registration with Person VUE (e.g., name, Mother’s maiden name, address of record, e-mail address, date of birth, U.S. Social Security Number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number).

Application Statistics

How many applicants and what scores get into the registered nursing program? We receive ~ 250 RN applications each semester. We accept 60 students each academic year. 30 in the Spring and 30 in the Fall. Over the past few application cycles the students admitted TEAS scores ranged from 80-90’s and their overall application scores ranged from 80-100. However, all applications who meet the criteria are considered and these numbers change with each application period.

Academic Year | Number of qualified applicants | Number of enrolled in our program

19-20                                         267                                                            60

20-21                                         306                                                            60

21-22                                         280                                                            60

22-23                                         339                                                            60

23-24                                         233                                                           60

24-25                                        265                                                             60

25-26                                        281                                                             60

February 2022 cycle for entry into August 2022

• 204 applicants for ASN, 35 for LVN to RN

August/September 2022 cycle for entry into January 2023

• 135 applicants for ASN, 26 for LVN to RN

February 2023 cycle for entry into August 2023

• 114 applicants for ASN, 24 for LVN to RN

August/September 2023 cycle for entry into January 2024

• 119 applicants for ASN, 9 applicants for LVN to RN
• Students accepted to the RN program
  • Application Points: Highest Score: 92
  • Application Points: Lowest Score: 75
  • TEAS Exam: Highest Score: 96
  • TEAS Exam: Lowest Score: 77
• Students selected as an RN alternates
  • Application Points: Highest Score: 72
  • Application Points: Lowest Score: 70
  • TEAS Exam: Highest Score: 95
  • TEAS Exam: Lowest Score: 76
• Students accepted to the LVN program
  • Application Points: Highest Score: 80
  • Application Points: Lowest Score: 80
  • TEAS Exam: Highest Score: 90
  • TEAS Exam: Lowest Score: 90
• Students selected as an LVN alternates
  • Application Points: Highest Score: 82
  • Application Points: Lowest Score: 65
  • TEAS Exam: Highest Score: 90
  • TEAS Exam: Lowest Score: 83

February 2024 cycle for entry into August 2024

• 95 applicants for ASN, 6 applicants for LVN to RN
• Students accepted to the RN program
  • Application Points: Highest Score: 97
  • Application Points: Lowest Score: 77
  • TEAS Exam: Highest Score: 90
  • TEAS Exam: Lowest Score: 77
• Students selected as an RN alternates
  • Application Points: Highest Score: 77
  • Application Points: Lowest Score: 70
  • TEAS Exam: Highest Score: 92
  • TEAS Exam: Lowest Score: 74
• Students accepted to the LVN program
  • Application Points: Highest Score: NA
  • Application Points: Lowest Score: NA
  • TEAS Exam: Highest Score: NA
  • TEAS Exam: Lowest Score: NA
• Students selected as an LVN alternates
  • Application Points: Highest Score: 70
  • Application Points: Lowest Score: 70
  • TEAS Exam: Highest Score: 82
  • TEAS Exam: Lowest Score: 82

August/September 2024 cycle for entry into January 2025

• 123 applicants for ASN, 9 applicants for LVN to RN
• Students accepted to the RN program
  • Application Points: Highest Score: 97
  • Application Points: Lowest Score: 82
  • TEAS Exam: Highest Score: 96
  • TEAS Exam: Lowest Score: 80
• Students selected as an RN alternates
  • Application Points: Highest Score: 82
  • Application Points: Lowest Score: 75
  • TEAS Exam: Highest Score: 82
  • TEAS Exam: Lowest Score: 75
• Students accepted to the LVN program
  • Application Points: Highest Score: NA
  • Application Points: Lowest Score: NA
  • TEAS Exam: Highest Score: NA
  • TEAS Exam: Lowest Score: NA
• Students selected as an LVN alternates
  • Application Points: Highest Score: 72
  • Application Points: Lowest Score: 65
  • TEAS Exam: Highest Score: 87
  • TEAS Exam: Lowest Score: 74

February 2025 cycle for entry into August 2025

• 142 applicants for ASN, 7 applicants for LVN to RN
• Students accepted to the RN program
  • Application Points: Highest Score: 98
  • Application Points: Lowest Score: 77
  • TEAS Exam: Highest Score: 98
  • TEAS Exam: Lowest Score: 79
• Students selected as an RN alternates
  • Application Points: Highest Score: 77
  • Application Points: Lowest Score: 72
  • TEAS Exam: Highest Score: 95
  • TEAS Exam: Lowest Score: 76
• Students accepted to the LVN program
  • Application Points: Highest Score: NA
  • Application Points: Lowest Score: NA
  • TEAS Exam: Highest Score: NA
  • TEAS Exam: Lowest Score: NA
• Students selected as an LVN alternates
  • Application Points: Highest Score: 72
  • Application Points: Lowest Score: 62
  • TEAS Exam: Highest Score: 82
  • TEAS Exam: Lowest Score: 80

August/September 2025 cycle for entry into January 2026

• 130 Applicants for ASN, 2 applicants for LVN to RN
• Students accepted to the RN program
  • Application Points: Highest Score: 97
  • Application Points: Lowest Score: 82
  • TEAS Exam: Highest Score: 96.7
  • TEAS Exam: Lowest Score: 78.7
• Students selected as an RN alternates
  • Application Points: Highest Score: 82
  • Application Points: Lowest Score: 77
  • TEAS Exam: Highest Score: 97.3
  • TEAS Exam: Lowest Score: 78.7
• Students accepted to the LVN program
  • Application Points: Highest Score: 65
  • Application Points: Lowest Score: 65
  • TEAS Exam: Highest Score: 80.7
  • TEAS Exam: Lowest Score: 80.7
• Students selected as an LVN alternates
  • Application Points: Highest Score: NA
  • Application Points: Lowest Score: NA
  • TEAS Exam: Highest Score: NA
  • TEAS Exam: Lowest Score: NA

How many applicants and what scores get into the registered nursing program? We receive ~ 150 RN applications each semester. We accept 60 students each academic year. 30 in the Spring and 30 in the Fall. Over the past few application cycles the students admitted TEAS scores ranged from 80-90’s and their overall application scores ranged from 80-100. However, all applications who meet the criteria are considered and these numbers change with each application period.

How many applicants and how many get into the LVN to RN Career Mobility Program? We receive ~15 applications for the LVN to RN Career Mobility program each semester. The number of LVN to RN student accepted is based on space open each Spring/Fall. Typically, 0-2 students each semester enter the program each semester. Over the past few application cycles the students admitted TEAS scores ranged from 86-90’s and their overall application scores ranged from 77-100.