RCC Nursing Programs

Nursing (ADN)
Associate Degree

Practical Nursing (PN)
Certificate

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LPN>RN Advanced Placement
Associate Degree

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Nursing Assistant I
A CNA license/certificate is required for entry to the PN program at RCC
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Students must attend a Program Information Session to receive advising for the Nursing Programs. Advising appointments can be made by locating the individual for your particular needs here: Health Professions, Public Safety Pathway Advising or if you are transferring or new to college by contacting [email protected].

RCC Nursing Programs

Program Information Sessions

Attending an info session is required before making advising appointments. Find out more about our programs and what it takes to apply - as well as - be a Nursing student at RCC.

~~September 21 – 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.~~ (Rescheduled due to RCC Inservice)
September 28 – 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

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Meeting ID: 943 6198 9470
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Please contact Melissa Weast at [email protected] for more information.

Nursing demands a high level of integrity, ethical behavior, and emotional stability. Registered nurses monitor their patients' conditions, administer medications and treatments prescribed by a physician or nurse practitioner, and work with the physician and other members of the health care team. Nurses also direct and supervise nursing support personnel. In large hospitals, nurses typically work on medical or post-surgical units, or in a certain area such as surgery or intensive care. They may also work with special groups of patients including children, the elderly, or persons with disabilities.

The RCC Nursing programs are approved by the Oregon State Board of Nursing (17938 SW Upper Boones Ferry Rd., Portland, OR, 971-673-0685, www.oregon.gov/OSBN).

The Nursing Program application deadline is February 15 every year. A link to the selection points can be found at ADN Program Information page, as can the application.

	Practical Nursing (PN) Certificate	LPN/RN Advanced Placement Associate Degree	Accelerated Nursing ADN (60-week including summer term) Associate Degree	Nursing (ADN) (66-week w/summer break) Associate Degree
Prerequisite/Preparatory Credit Requirements	16-24 (≥C grades and ≥2.0 GPA) A&P within 7 years, CIS120 within 10 years	All Nursing Program prerequisites (min 45 cr ≥C grades and ≥3.0 GPA) A&P within 7 years, CIS120 within 10 years	45 (30 min to qualify to apply; ≥C grades and ≥3.0 GPA) A&P within 7 years, CIS120 within 10 years	45 (30 min to qualify to apply; ≥C grades and ≥3.0 GPA) A&P within 7 years, CIS120 within 10 years
Application Period	August 1 - September 8	September 1 - October 15	September 18 - October 15	November 1 - February 15
Applicant Qualifiers	TEAS Score ≥58.7, OSBN CNA Certification Essays Selection Points	TEAS Score ≥58.7, OSBN PN Licensure ≥500hrs OSBN LPN Work Exp Essays Selection Points	TEAS Score ≥58.7, Essays Selection Points	TEAS Score ≥58.7, Essays Selection Points
Admitted Student Requirements	American Heart Assoc BLS, Criminal Background Check 10-panel Drug Screen OHA 409.030 Standard Health Professions Student Immunization and Screenings	American Heart Assoc BLS, OSBN LPN Licensure Criminal Background Check 10-panel Drug Screen OHA 409.030 Standard Health Professions Student Immunization and Screenings	American Heart Assoc. BLS, Criminal Background Check 10-panel Drug Screen OHA 409.030 Standard Health Professions Student Immunization and Screenings	American Heart Assoc BLS, Criminal Background Check 10-panel Drug Screen OHA 409.030 Standard Health Professions Student Immunization and Screenings
Program Dates	January – September Winter, Spring, Summer (Summer Term extended for two additional weeks)	Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer	Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer	Fall, Winter, Spring Fall, Winter, Spring
Certificate or Degree	Practical Nursing Certificate	Associate of Science Degree in Nursing	Associate of Science Degree in Nursing	Associate of Science Degree in Nursing
Notes:		Webpage under construction for Program Information, Application/Agreement, Selection Points, and Cost Expense Estimate.	Webpage under construction for Program Information, Application/Agreement, Selection Points, and Cost Expense Estimate.	Webpage under construction for Program Information, Application/Agreement, Selection Points, and Cost Expense Estimate.

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According to the State of Oregon Employment Department, the average hourly RN wage in the Rogue Valley in 2022 (entry-level) is $37.36 and the average annual salary is $97,982.
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