1. Healthcare

Nursing CAS
Applying to Del Mar College Nurse
Education Program
Prior to Applying
•  Student is responsible for meeting all criteria
required for admission to Del Mar College
•  Complete prerequisites for Nursing
o  BIOL 2401, ENGL 1301, PSYC 2301, BIOL 2402
o  A grade of C or higher, A&P II in the last 5 years
o  REM (Reading, English, Math) Level 3
•  Pass the HESI Exam with 75% or better.
HESI
•  Schedule test by calling the Health Sciences
Learning Lab (361) 698-2863
•  Last date to take the test will be 1/28/15
•  30 day waiting period between exams
•  SCHEDULE TEST NOW, dates fill up quickly
•  HESI exam is taken at Del Mar College Testing
Center, $35
More questions about HESI?
Nursing CAS Application
•  $45 application fee - Nursing CAS will only process
applications that have been submitted with the fee.
•  Apply EARLY.
•  Keep in mind transcripts showing completed
required courses for admission must be submitted
Nursing CAS Application
•  nursingcas.org
•  Select Nursing CAS 3.0
•  Applied before? Must complete Nursing CAS 3.0
Nursing CAS Application
•  Create an account
•  Make your program selection from Full Programs List
- ONLY CHOOSE ONE TRACK
Pathway Options
•  Unsure of which pathway is for you – meet with a
Nursing Faculty Advisor.
•  Pathways to choose from
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AA-Registered Nurse BSN (BSN Bound)((70% of the class)
AAS-Registered Nurse (25% of the class)
Certificate- VN (5% of the class)
AAS- LVN to RN transition (10-25 students) FALL ONLY
Nursing CAS Application
•  Dashboard shows items to be completed
Blue box will take you back to
Dashboard
Nursing CAS Dashboard
SubmiCing Documents
•  Transcripts are submitted to Nursing CAS by printing
a “Transcript Request Form”
•  Transcript Request Form is submitted to the Registrar
at the college you are requesting a transcript from–
you can not attach transcript yourself
SubmiCing Documents
•  Must be an official transcript.
•  All information from all transcript(s) must be entered
by the student into Nursing CAS.
•  Regardless of where you have attended, we do not
have access to your transcript for NursingCAS.
•  Only completed degree plan coursework is
reviewed as part of the admission requirements.
•  Keep copy of your HESI scores to submit on
NursingCAS.
SubmiCing HESI Scores
SubmiCing HESI Scores
Retaking the HESI
•  If you did not pass the HESI on your first attempt, you
can still submit your application.
•  REMEMBER – only verified applications will be
reviewed for admission. It is important that you
submit your application and the required items
ASAP.
•  Upload your HESI scores reflecting that you did not
pass and submit your application on NursingCAS.
You can then retake the HESI before the deadline
and we will verify whether you passed.
Admission Decisions
•  Students typically receive notice of their admission
status 6 weeks – 2 months after admissions deadline
•  Generally, 60-65 students are selected each
semester.
•  Admission to the program is determined by
admission points. Points are determined from HESI
scores, Program GPA, number of degree plan
courses completed.
•  Additional points are added for having successfully
completed HPRS 1204 and 1106, RNSG 1201, English
1302, (within last 2 years) and CNA certification.
Licensure and Certifications
•  Documentation of current CNA certification will
count for 3 admission points
Deadlines
•  Fall Admission to the following Department of Nurse
Education Tracks is November 1st thru February 14th
Associate of Applied Science (AAS-RN) Associate of Arts (AA-RN) BSN Pathway
Certificate Vocational Nurse Education Associate of Applied Science (LVN to RN Transition)
•  Spring Admission to the following Department of
Nurse Education Tracks is June 1st thru August 31st Associate of Applied Science (AAS-RN) Associate of Arts (AA-RN) BSN Pathway
Certificate Vocational Nurse Education
Keep Updated!
•  After submitting be sure that you return to
NursingCAS to see messages you may receive, and
to review your status.
•  Check your email!
•  Name or address change? Notify the Nursing
Department!
Troubleshooting
•  If you are having trouble with the Nursing CAS
website, Nursing CAS has a helpline.
•  If you need additional assistance you are welcome
to contact the Department of Nurse Education at
361-698-2860 or the Health Sciences Learning Lab at
361-698-2863.
Next Steps
•  What can I do to prepare to be admitted to the
nursing program?
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Review your immunizations and check the website for which are required
For example - Start Hepatitis B
CPR
Save money for items needed ( books, uniform, etc.)