A total of 57 points is possible on the nursing application. Higher points mean a greater chance of being admitted. In the event of a tie, applications will be ranked by the Total Individual Adjusted Score on the Test for Essential Skills (TEAS).
Requirements to Apply:
- All prerequisite courses must be passed with a minimum grade of 2.0
- Average combined GPA of 3.0 in the following courses is required: Human Anatomy & Physiology I (BIO 241L), Human Anatomy & Physiology II (BIO 242L), Microbiology (BIO 260L), Introduction to Chemistry (CHEM 121L)
Areas of the Application that are scored:
- The prerequisite courses as identified on the DTA/MRP program plan are scored on the application. Anatomy & Physiology I & II, Chemistry, and Microbiology are scored a maximum of 4.0, depending on the grade received by the student. All other prerequisites are awarded 2.0, regardless if a higher grade was achieved. All required prerequisites, except for the two humanities courses, must be complete by spring quarter of the application year.
- Two humanities courses (10 credits) are required to be completed sometime during the DTA program plan; however, completing these two courses by spring quarter of the application year will award 2.0 points per course to the application.
- Attending a Nursing Information Session within 24 months from submitting the application will award 2 points.
- Having completed healthcare training (CNA, EMT, etc) and having become certified/licensed/registered or having 2 years of healthcare work experience will award 2 points to the application. Having completed a healthcare training course but not becoming certified or having 1 year of healthcare work experience will award 1 point to the application.
- Having extensive healthcare work experience over 2 years will earn 1 additional point.
- The essay will be evaluated for content, spelling and grammar in your responses to each question with the maximum points of 4. The essay prompts will be available in the Nursing Application Course during the month of April.
- The resume will be evaluated for presentation, format, job-specific and/or volunteer information, resume content, and spelling and grammar with the maximum points of 4.
- The quality of the application, including completeness and organization, is 2 points.