Health-Related Sciences Engagement Center
There are various ways to connect with your Health-Related Sciences (HRS) Student Success Team!
Please visit the Health-Related Sciences Student Support Hub on Canvas for comprehensive information and student support services.
Follow us on Instagram @rcchealthrelatedsciencesengagementctr
PRE-NURSING INFORMATION WORKSHOPS
Contact Us!
Location: School of Nursing, 1st floor
Hours: Monday - Thursday 8 am - 4:30 pm
Phone: (951) 222-8407
Educational Resource Advisor, Nursing
If you have general questions about our Nursing programs, prerequisite courses, or would like assistance scheduling a counseling appointment, please reach out to one of our Educational Resource Advisors
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Yadira Gomez-Terriquez: yadira.gomez-terriquez@rcc.edu |
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| Virtual Hours |
Wednesday: 9 - 11 am |
| One-On-One | Monday - Thursday Schedule an Appointment |
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Steven Purdy: steven.purdy@rcc.edu |
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| Virtual Hours | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 8:30 - 9:30 am, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Zoom Link Passcode: 934884 |
| One-On-One | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 8:30 - 11 am Schedule an Appointment |
Counseling
Virtual Drop-Ins With A Nursing Counselor
August 24 - December 18, 2026
Drop-ins are offered on a first-come, first-served basis and are intended for quick questions only (15 minutes max). You will be asked to wait in the Zoom waiting room until the counselor is available to call you in. Please be patient. Comprehensive Student Education Plans cannot be created during a drop-in.
Drop-In Schedule
- Monday: 9:30 – 10:30 am
- Tuesday: 2 - 3 pm
- Wednesday: 1:30 - 2:30 pm
- Thursday: 10:30 - 11:30 am
- Friday: 8:30 - 9:30 am
Note: No drop-in counseling on 9/7, 9/9, 11/11, and 11/23-11/27
Zoom Meeting Link
Meeting ID: 982 7138 7245
Passcode: 406245
Program Specialist, Nursing
If you have specific questions regarding your program application with the School of Nursing or need clearance to enroll in NRN or NVN courses, please reach out to your designated Program Specialist.
- Student Last Name A-G: Alexis Brucks
- Student Last Name H-O: Daisy Rodriguez
- Student Last Name P-Z: Kristin Castorena
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Alexis Brucks (Student Last Name A-G) |
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Monday - Thursday |
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Daisy Rodriguez (STUDENT LAST NAME H-O) |
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| One-On-One |
Monday - Thursday |
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| Kristin Castorena (Student Last Name P-Z) | ||
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| One-On-One | Monday - Thursday | Schedule an Appointment |
Pre-Nursing Informational Workshops Fall 2026
At the workshops, prerequisites and eligibility criteria that are relevant to the application process will be discussed. These workshops are open to the public. You do not have to be enrolled at RCC to attend. If you have a disability requiring accommodations, please call 951-222-8407 at least one week before the event date.
Times and dates are subject to change, check back for updates.
- Tuesday, September 1 | 3 - 5 pm
- Friday, September 18 | 10 am - Noon
- Monday, October 12 | 4 - 6 pm
- Wednesday, November 4 | 11 am - 1 pm
- Thursday, November 19 | 12:30 - 2:30 pm
- Wednesday, December 2 | 4 - 6 pm
- Friday, December 18 | 10 am - Noon
Passcode: 190081
Zoom Link
The HRS Pathway Orientation introduces students to the Health-Related Sciences (HRS) pathway, along with the support services and resources available to help you succeed. Students will also learn about educational planning and how to connect with advisors and counselors.
This orientation is open to all students.
Dates and times are subject to change, so please check back for updates. Be sure to register for the orientation session that works best for you. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link.
Fall Orientation Session:
- Friday, September 11 | 10:30 am - Noon | Register
- Monday, September 21 | 6 - 7:30 pm | Register
- Thursday, October 8 | 10:30 am - Noon | Register
- Wednesday, October 28 | 3:30 - 5 pm | Register
- Monday, November 9 | 6 – 7:30 pm | Register
- Tuesday, November 17 | 3:30 – 5 pm | Register
- Thursday, December 3 | 4:30 – 6 pm | Register
- Tuesday, December 15 | 12:30 – 2 pm | Register
Nursing Programs Requirements
