Prerequisites & Multi-Criteria for Selection
Instructions & Step-by-step guide
Next steps
Generic Option
2 year program
• BIOL 200, 201, 220 &
ENGL 101 completed
• Minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
• Minimum core science 2.5 GPA
• Core sciences completed
within last five years
• Pass background check
• Meet minimum physical and
mental qualifications
• H.S. education or equivalent or
higher
• Good standing
Advanced Placement
Option (LVN-RN)
1 year program
• BIOL 200, 201, 220 &
ENGL 101 completed
• Minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
• Minimum core science 2.5 GPA
• Core sciences completed
within last five years
• Current CA LVN License
• Pass background check
• Meet minimum physical and
mental qualifications
• H.S. education or equivalent or
higher
• Good standing
LVN 30-Unit Option
(Non-degree)
1 year program
• BIOL 201 & 220 completed
• Minimum core science 2.5 GPA
• Core sciences completed
within last five years
• Current CA LVN License
• Pass background check
• Meet minimum physical and
mental qualifications
• H.S. education or equivalent or
higher
• Good standing
PRE-REQUISITES (MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE APPLYING)Min. of “C” or better, min. 2.5 cumulative GPA, & min. 2.5 core science GPA
• BIOL 200: HUMAN ANATOMY
• BIOL 201: HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY
• BIOL 220: MICROBIOLOGY
• ENGL 101/H: READING AND COMPOSITION NURSING GENERAL EDUCATION
(STRONGLY RECOMMENDED TO BE
COMPLETED BEFORE APPLYING)
ASSOCIATE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
(STRONGLY RECOMMENDED TO BE
COMPLETED BEFORE APPLYING)
• PSY 205: DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
• SOC 201/H: INTRO TO SOCIOLOGY
or
ANTH 210/H: CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY
• SPCH 101/H: PUBLIC ADDRESS
BACHELOR DEGREE HOLDERS
• These requirements are waived for students who have a BA or BS from a regionally accredited
institution in the United States
Academic Degree (AA/AS or BA/BS)
5 OR 10 POINTS
Healthcare Experience
15 POINTS
Core Sciences GPA (BIOL 200, 201, 220)
15, 20, 25, OR 30 POINTS
Proficiency in a language other than English
2 POINTS
Cumulative GPA
5, 10, 15, OR 20 POINTS
Veteran Status
5 POINTS
ENGL 101 (or equivalent) Grade
2 OR 3 POINTS
Life Experience
5 POINTS
Completion of Gen. Ed.
2, 5, OR 10 POINTS100 TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS
RECENCY (TIME LIMIT/EXPIRATION)
• ALL core sciences must be completed within the last five (5) years
CORE SCIENCE GPA
• Only ONE repeat is allowed for core sciences within the past five (5) years
• Repeats of core sciences that are older than five (5) years are not considered
“repeats” for the application process
• Withdrawal (“W”) grades do not count as repeats
• Core sciences removed from a student’s record (within the past five years) via
academic renewal will still be considered as repeats in the core sciences
• Attempted core sciences without a lab component will be treated as an
attempt in the core sciences
January - March April May June/July June (AP)
August (Generic)
APPLICATION TIMELINEADN Application
Instructions
Cover Page
CITRUS NURSING APPLICATION PACKET
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ADN
Application Instructions
Cover Page
Coversheet
READ instructions
An appointment with a nursing counselor is NOTrequired prior to submitting an application
62% or higher
Citrus College ADN
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ATI TEAS
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Transcripts
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Check off items only if applicable
Must include documentation for any criteria selected in application
Select ONE item per criteria
A letter may only be used as verification for only ONE criteria
Letters MUST have signatures and be on official letterhead
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NO JPEG, PNG, RTF, Microsoft Word, etc.
NO original documents
Assemble all documents with application packet into ONE PDF document (if submitted electronically)
DO NOT send documentation (including letters) separately from application
DocumentationCopy of Social
Security Card
Copy of
CA ID/Drivers
License
Copy of
License Card
(if applicable)
Copy of H.S. Diploma
(H.S. transcripts & GED
must be submitted to
Admissions and Records)
SAMPLE
Copy of Healthcare Certificate
(if applicable)
SAMPLE
LETTERHEAD
Letter(s)
MUST be on official letterhead (with name of organization and address on top)
MUST have signature and contact information
MUST not reference a particular institution/program (ex. Dear Selection Committee”)
A letter may only be used as verification for only ONE criteria
Assemble letter(s) with application packet as a PDF document (if submitted electronically)
If application is submitted online, mail or bring in-person to department
If application is submitted in-person, include in application packet
Use regular standard sized envelope (4 1/8” x 9 1/2”)
Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope
SAMPLE
Your Name Your AddressCity, State, Zip Code
Citrus CollegeHealth Sciences Department (PC 204)1000 W. Foothill Blvd.Glendora, CA 91741
Postage
Stamp
Your NameYour AddressCity, State, Zip Code
Postage
Stamp
ATI TEAS
• Before beginning the ADN program, the student must successfully pass the ATI TEAS (Test
of Essential Academic Skills ) test.
• MUST pass the TEAS with a 62% or higher.
• If you have already successfully passed the TEAS exam, you will need to submit
electronically through www.atitesting.com (refer to ADN FAQ for more information)
Additional Requirements
• Meet the minimum physical and mental qualifications to perform essential nursing
functions.
• Refer to ADN Student Handbook for additional information
• Pass a background check, including Social Security verification and criminal history.
ADN Mandatory Events
• Family Night
• Orientation
• Training Day
2017-18 GENERIC & AP OPTIONS
Average Points 62
Average Core Sciences GPA 3.5
Students with 4.0 Core Sciences GPA 28%
Average Overall GPA 3.3
Students with “A” grade in ENGL 101 56%
Students with healthcare experience 78%
• Points come from the Multi-Criteria for Selection, available on ADN website
• Core Sciences GPA includes grades from Anatomy, Physiology, & Microbiology
• Overall GPA includes all grades from all regionally accredited college & university coursework
• Healthcare experience includes certificates, volunteer experience, & professional experience
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