BC Nursing/Allied Health  

The primary mission of the Bakersfield College Nursing/Allied Health Department is to offer academic and vocational education to prepare men and women for careers in health occupations. 
Through our commitment to excellence we will be able to improve and advance the health and welfare of our community by preparing excellent, competent, safe, healthcare professionals.

NEWS

 

Paramedic Entrance Exam Testing

Please read the flier and review the material needed before calling to reserve a seat.  Also, be aware of the Out-of- Kern County Resident Fee.

Test Prep:
EMS Topics
Math Practice

Test Times:

Tuesday May 7 – 12:00 to 4:00

Thursday May 9 – 0900 to 1:00

Wednesday May 15 – 1200 – 4:00

Location:

Bakersfield College - Weill Institute
2100 Chester Ave.
Bakersfield, CA  93301
(Room number will be posted at the reception desk)

Materials, fees, and other information is located on the fliers:

Entrance Exam Information Flier
Out-of-Kern County-Resident Fee

Again, please read the flier and review the material needed before calling to reserve a seat and be aware of the Out-of- Kern County Resident Fee.

Student Licensure Rates

RN http://www.rn.ca.gov/schools/passrates.shtml

VN http://www.bvnpt.ca.gov/education/schools/pass_rates.shtml

Radiologic Technology http://www2.bakersfieldcollege.edu/alliedhealth/studentpages/RadTechpages/Effectiveness.html

EMT http://www.emsa.ca.gov/personnel/files/EMT_2012_Results.pdf

Paramedic http://www.emsa.ca.gov/paramedic/files/Paramedic_NREMT_Pass_Rates_2011.pdf

CNA  Student Licensure Rates 2002-2012

    

Priority Placement for Veterans

Students will be admitted to the program based on their scholastic eligibility and placement on a nursing assessment test as per SB 1309. If the program is receiving Workforce Investment Act (WIA) funding, in accordance with the Jobs for Veterans Act (JVA), priority will be given to applicants with proof of military, naval, or air service and discharge under conditions other than dishonorable; students must work with Admissions and Records to determine eligibility. An eligible spouse or widow(er) will also be extended this priority status.    

Effective fall 2013, entrance to the generic ADN program:

Students will be admitted to the program based on their scholastic eligibility and placement on a nursing assessment test as per SB 1309. If the program is receiving Workforce Investment Act (WIA) funding, in accordance with the Jobs for Veterans Act (JVA), priority will be given to applicants with proof of military, naval, or air service and discharge under conditions other than dishonorable; students must work with Admissions and Records to determine elgibility. An eligible spouse or widow(er) will also be extended this priority status.    

SCHOLASTIC ELIGIBILITY: Scholastic eligibility is determined through a statewide approved formula (California Community College Chancellors Office Pre-requisite Validation) which calculates the student’s probability of successfully completing the ADN program. The formula uses the following criteria:

1.   Core Biology GPA – all Anatomy, Physiology, and Microbiology courses taken at the college level.

2.   Core Biology repetitions – the number of times a student has repeated a Core Biology course including withdrawals.

3.  English GPA – all credit English course grades regardless of the level of the course.

4. Overall GPA– the college GPA as it appears on college transcripts.

5.  Students must have a minimum score of 75% designating the probability of successfully completing the ADN program, to be eligible for admission.

Important Information for Foreign Trained Nurses Requesting Coursework at Bakersfield College (per Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) Letter):

In order for the Dean of Nursing to meet with you, you must first have your official foreign transcript(s) evaluated by an outside agency; you will need to contact an agency such as IERF (International Education Research Foundation) or WES (World Education Services) to inquire as to the process for that evaluation.   Additionally you must assemble the course descriptions, course syllabi or course catalog from your nursing school which will clearly outline topics/curriculum covered in your nursing courses. 

Once the evaluation from the outside agency is complete and you have obtained all nursing course descriptions, you may make an appointment with the Dean or Assistant Director (you must bring all evaluations and course descriptions) to discuss the level of course you will require.  Once the Dean/Assistant Director determines the level/course(s) you are eligible for, you may apply to the program during the appropriate application period and request the level/course the Dean/Assistant Director has indicated.  Entrance will be based on space availability.

Important notice – change in RN Application dates:

 

  • September 1 – September 30, 2012 for the program scheduled to start in the Spring 2013 semester

 PLEASE NOTE UPCOMING APPLICATION PERIOD CHANGES Commencing with the Fall 2013 application period

  • December 1, 2012 – January 15, 2013 for the program scheduled to start in the Fall 2013
  • June 1, 2013 – July 15, 2013 for the program scheduled to start in the Spring 2014

 

 
   
   
   
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Statement
In accordance with the requirements of the Civil Rights Act, Bakersfield College provides services and benefits to students regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, age, religion, marital status, medical condition or disability. The lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to administration and participation in vocational education programs. (Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972; and Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; as amended.)

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Last updated: 05/02/2013