• Are you still accepting electronic/emailed application packets?
  We are only accepting hand-delivered or mailed (i.e., hard copy) application packets.

• What is the primary reason for being disqualified from the Selection Process?
  Students are unaware of the pre-requisites, GPA requirements, or the application procedure. Our best recommendation for a well-prepared application packet is to read the brochure and follow the directions carefully.
• How do I know if I have taken or will be taking the right course(s)? Can someone prescreen my application, coursework, grades, etc. to see where I stand or if I qualify?
  Any questions regarding courses a student "should take," if they "qualify" or "transfer equivalently," should be directed to the Counseling Department at the college you are attending OR at Merritt College.
• I took a Human Anatomy & Physiology Course, but I did not take the lab (or there was no lab requirement). Isn't this the same course? And one of my biology courses (anatomy, physiology, and/or microbiology) is 4 units instead of 5 units, does it still count?
  All biology program prerequisites are required to be taken with a lab. If the course taken is only a lecture it will not be accepted. The number of units is based on Peralta's course units. At other schools, the number of units may vary but the course curriculum and pre-requisites are the same. If you have any doubt, please refer to question #2.
• I took the TEAS 7.0 a while back; can I retake it?
  You can retake it. However, Merritt College only considers the first-time scores for applicants.
• I took AP English in high school and took the AP Exam giving me credit for English lA. Will this be accepted?
  Credit must show on your college transcript. Additionally, applicants should attach supporting documentation from a counselor noting the college credit by examination. Be sure to list the English lA under Program Prerequisites on your application.
• I am curious to know if the students are well-prepared for the NCLEX exam when they complete the program here. What is the NCLEX pass rate for Merritt's ADN Program?
  The California State exam for licensure is the NCLEX Exam, and the pass rate for recent years is available online at
  https://www.rn.ca.gov/education/passrates.shtml.
• I am a licensed LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse) in the state of California. Do you have an LVN to RN Program?
  The LVN to RN Upgrade Program is not active currently. LVNs (Licensed Vocational Nurse) are welcome to apply through the general application process, and once admitted, they can inquire about challenging for advanced placement.
• I dropped off my application. Will I get a receipt?
  If you bring the entire brochure and application to the AON office between 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, ADN staff will initial receipt of your application package.
• How can I check the status of my application throughout the process?
  Please refer to the process dates in the application brochure.

Current Merritt College ADN students can make a seamless transition to the Cal State East Bay BSN program. The student should meet with a Merritt College counselor to review their coursework and eligibility for CSUEB. Additionally, transfer courses used to satisfy prerequisites must be evaluated by the CSUEB Nursing Admission Coordinator as part of the application process.

The ADN to BSN Advanced Placement Option allows the ADN student to continue their education and complete the BSN program in one year. This is a 12-month intensive program where all courses are online except for the Community Health Practicum and the Health Assessment course. The program begins with enrollment to the upper division leadership theory course that is taught online while the student is in the last semester of the ADN program. The incoming ADN student will be awarded 20 upper-division college credit units for passing the NCLEX-RN exam.

Eligibility and application process:

1. Current Enrollment in the Merritt ADN program.
2. Meet all CSUEB admission requirements.
3. Complete both of the following applications with CSUEB between October 1st and November 30 of your 3rd semester in Merritt ADN program:
   1. CSUEB Admission Application (fee) AND
   2. CSUEB RN-BSN Supplemental Application (no fee).

For more information and the application, go to Cal State East Bay ADN to BSN Program.

As a part of the Nursing Collaborative (in our area with CSUEB), we must have Roadmaps that show students what is necessary to complete additional coursework towards their BSN degrees at CSUEB, whether it be full-time or part-time.

• Degree: Nursing B.S. Post Licensure Concentration – Full Time Option 23-24
• Degree: Nursing B.S. Post Licensure Concentration – Part Time Option 23-24

The following information is provided to help Veterans with healthcare experience in obtaining advanced placement into Merritt College’s ADN program.

To be considered for advance placement, military healthcare experience must be within three years of request following an honorable discharge, as evidenced by Form DD-214, prerequisites* must be completed, and ATI TEAS passed. An individual appointment with the Program Director or designee will be required.

If you are a military veteran:

Licensed as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN):

• There will be a review of transcripts and experience to determine if obstetric and pediatric content is sufficient for placement in the second or third semester. If not, the student will enter the appropriate second-semester class (obstetric and/or pediatric).
• Written exam to cover 1^st semester/Fundamental content to be successfully completed at 75% minimum.
• Successful completion of drug dose calculation exam at 75% minimum.

Healthcare experience but not Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN):

All of the above including:

• A first-semester fundamentals skills test of all skills to be completed at 75% minimum

*Merritt College ADN program prerequisites: as listed in the current brochure/application