Vocational Nursing - Application & Criteria
Admission Criteria
The application window for the Vocational Nursing Program is now OPEN!
Interested in applying for the Nursing program at FRC for the fall 2026 cohort? Simply click the "Apply Now" now button anytime between January 2nd - March 27th to begin the application process!
The next Vocational Nursing (VN) student cohort will begin in the Fall 2026 semester
The pre-requisites for admission to FRC's VN program include the courses below. Note that these courses need to have a grade of "B" (80%) or better and must have been completed within the last five years at the time of application. Applications with all prerequisites completed will be prioritized over those with prerequisites in progress.
- BIOL 110: Human Anatomy
- BIOL 112: Human Physiology
- HES 170: Introduction to Nutrition
- NURS 100: Nurse's Aide - documentation showing completion of this requirement may be demonstrated by:
- Submitting a copy of a current CNA license, OR
- Submitting proof of course completion (official college transcript, or final certificate from the training facility)
- NURS 111: Dosage Calculations for Healthcare Providers
- NURS 118: Medical Terminology
Application Requirements
The Vocational Nursing Program application includes the following items:
- General Information: This includes your contact information, email address, and FRC 900#.
- Resume: Submit a resume showing your work and volunteer experience, and any other relevant information (current certifications, other registrations or trainings).
- Pre-Requisites: For each pre-requisite course, list where you took the course and the date it was completed. If any courses are planned or in progress, specify when they will be/are being taken and at which institution.
- Official Transcripts: Your high school AND all college transcripts need to be sent directly to Feather River College Admissions & Records Office at 570 Golden Eagle Ave, Quincy, CA 95971. These transcripts must be official.
- Personal Qualifications Statement: Nursing is a caring profession that demands compassion as well as scientific knowledge and the use of critical thinking. For this essay, describe a situation in your life where you experienced a problem or challenge, and how you used critical thinking skills to find resolution. Your example can be personal or professional, minor or major, general or specific to healthcare, but should demonstrate elements of problem assessment, analysis, plan development, and re-assessment. This essay needs to be 1 - 2 pages, 12 point font, and double-spaced.
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