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Registered Nursing Program Application

The Registered Nursing Program Application Handbook is provided to give the student step-by-step procedures in applying to the RN Program.  You may download the handbook or pick up a copy from the bookstore.  The latest revision is available at this location.

Application submission dates are as followings:

Fall semester:  applications submitted in the last week of January

Applications period for spring 2010 is August 3 - 7.



Spring semester:  applications submitted in the first week of August

For consideration applications must be:

  1. Submitted within the application window.
  2. Complete without exception.

Candidate selection is based on the California Community College Chancellor’s Model which applies a merit formula.  All qualifying candidates are then selected by lottery.  All qualifying candidates in the top 40 positions must take an admission assessment exam (Test of Essential Academic Skills - TEAS).  Further information is available at Assessment Technologies Institute:  http://www.atitesting.com/global/students/teas.aspx.  Study materials are made available in the Learning Resource Center.  Click here for FAQ's on the TEAS exam.

The Merced College RN Program currently accepts 30 students into each semester.

LVN students applying for the RN Program must complete the application and be accepted before entering REGN-01 LVN to RN Transition course.  Effective Fall 2009 all LVN applicants must meet the same selection criteria as applicants entering the generic RN Program in the first semester. Before calling the Allied Health Office to answer questions concerning your application go to the FAQ page.

To reactivate an existing application, complete the Reactivation Form.