How to Apply (Revision in process)

• Complete the CR Online Application to become a CR student
• Submit an Application for the Associate Degree Nursing Program to the Health Occupations office during the application period.
• All qualified applicants must take the ATI TEAS Exam as a final step in the application process. The TEAS Exam is given on campus. All students are encouraged to log onto www.atitesting.com for TEAS study material and other useful resources and information. See program application for more information.
• If you have already passed the TEAS Exam you will be prompted to have your scores submitted directly from ATI. 

Selection Process

• A new class is admitted every Fall semester according to a prescribed selection process. (See application when available)

Please Be Advised:

• Applications will be accepted each year. (Specific Dates Currently TBA)
• Applications that are mailed to the Health Occupation Department must be date stamped from the post office during the Application Period.
• You may deliver your application to the Health Occupations Department during business hours. Applied Technology Building, Room AT-118. Please use the drop box. You will receive a confirmation email that your application was received within two business days.       
• Applications must include Official Sealed Transcripts and/or e-transcripts sent from an authorized transcript ordering service. Authorized e-transcripts are accepted to Healthocc@Redwoods.edu during the Application Period. Please make a small side note on the application if you have ordered e-transcripts.
• Your mycr email address will be used for correspondence with the Health Occupations department.   

Prerequisites, requirements and important information

• The Registered Nursing program has both prerequisite courses in English, Biology and Chemistry as well as suggested additional courses to take prior to beginning the program. Scheduling general education courses can be problematic once nursing courses begin. It is your responsibility to be aware of all prerequisites for all courses. General Education Requirements can change. Please speak with an advisor for clarification regarding prerequisites for all courses and see program application for more information.
• All students are required to complete a Background Check(s).
• A 10-panel urine drug screen is required 30 days before the beginning of your first clinical rotation and every Fall following a summer break. Positive results mean you cannot attend clinical per clinical agency contract. Inability to attend clinical will result in being dismissed from the course.

Employment opportunities include:

Employment opportunities include care of patients in a variety of healthcare settings, such as:

• Acute care hospitals
• Skilled nursing facilities
• Home health agencies
• Health clinics
• Outpatient services

Projected California Employment Statistics

Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics Job Outlook 2018-2028

Contact Us

Contact Information

Health Occupations Home

 Shauna Burdick, Dean

 Jencie Smith, Administrative Secretary
 707-476-4216

 Health Occupations Office, AT-100C