AFTER the third Quarter
 Students will also take the NCLEX-RN exam and should receive results within two to four weeks.
Students should have a TOEFL score of 550 pBT / 79 iBT.
What happens if I do not pass the NCLEX-RN?
If you do not pass the NCLEX-RN, you will not be placed in a hospital. You may retake the NCLEX-RN within a month. At the end of the third quarter, you are eligible to take a vacation for one quarter; you may prepare for the NCLEX-RN at this time. Or, if you like, you may enroll in GNRP for one additional quarter. For fees on one-quarter repeat enrollment, please consult IEP Student Services.
FOURTH, FIFTH, SIXTH AND SEVENTH QUARTERS
Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Upon successful completion of the NCLEX-RN exam and successful fulfillments of all other language and California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) requirements, students will be placed in a hospital or clinic for Optional Practical Training.
Will I have to find my own job when I do OPT?
No. You will be placed in a hospital or clinic according to your interests, skills and languages spoken.
Do I need a special visa for OPT?
Yes, you do, and UCR will help you with that process.
How long is OPT?
Your placement will be for up to one year (12 months).
Is OPT different from my volunteer internship?
Yes, very different. You will be working as an RN.
Will I get paid for OPT?
Yes. Your salary will be commensurate with salaries paid to California nurses with similar education and experience.
How much will I earn?
Full-time RNs working in a hospital or healthcare setting usually earn $40,000 and up, per year. They also receive other benefits (such as health and vacation benefits) as well.
Online Mentoring During OPT
You will be assigned an online mentor when you begin practical training. Your mentor will communicate with your hospital or healthcare setting, your supervisor and you on a weekly basis. Your mentor will always be available to you for advice and to help you solve problems or to answer your questions.
AT THE END OF THE SEVENTH QUARTER
At the end of the seventh quarter, students who have successfully completed the program will graduate and receive their certificates.
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