Each applicant to the Century College Nursing Program must complete the following prior to the application deadline:

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1 Century College Admissions Nursing Program Application Advising Review APPLICATION DEADLINES: SPRING 2015: JUNE 1, 2014 FALL 2015: FEBRUARY 1, 2015 New for Fall 2014: MANE member: Minnesota Alliance for Nursing Education Common curriculum and collaboration All students will be dually enrolled in Century College and an upper-division university partner, (currently Metropolitan State University), to allow seamless education to a B.S. in Nursing. After A.S., students can continue for 3 upper-division semesters through the university partner offered on Century campus. See MANE handout and nursing website for more information. Minimum Application Requirements: General admission to Century College o Applicants to Century College must be in good academic and financial standing at all previously attended MnSCU institutions or college admission may be denied Complete the following four college-level, MnTC general education coursework with minimum 2.75 GPA including: o 4 credit General Psychology (PSYC 1020 or transfer equivalent) o 3 credit Communication (COMM 1031-Interpersonal, 1041-Small Group or 1051-Intercultural or transfer equivalent) o o BIOL 1020 (4 cr.) as required for BIOL 2031 AND CHEM 1020 (4 cr.) as required for BIOL 2031 OR Up to 8 credits of MnTC General Education electives IF: Have a full year of high school Chemistry and Biology with grades of B or better and completed in the last three years before registration for BIOL OR Have the equivalent of BIOL 2031 completed with a C or higher and thus BIOL/CHEM 1020 are not required. Complete the assessment tests in Reading and Writing with scores at college level (Math assessment will be required for CHEM 1020 and optional MATH 1000 unless waived due to transfer equivalent of college-level MATH course-math 1025 or above- with a grade of C or higher) Complete the most current Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI), standardized Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) pre-nursing admission exam. Applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency via examination if (1) English is not their native language; and (2) the applicants have lived in the US fewer than 8 years at the time of application to the program. Each applicant to the Century College Nursing Program must complete the following prior to the application deadline: 1. Apply to Century College and pay the $20.00 application fee. The Nursing application is not a substitute for the Century College application. Note: Registration for a Continuing Education/Customized Training course or certification exam does not require college application and does not waive the application requirement. 2. Complete the Reading & Writing assessments at college level or complete the required developmental Century College uses the ACCUPLACER computerized assessment testing. See schedule and review information on our website at If you complete the ACCUPLACER at another MnSCU college, please verify it is on file here (the scores will appear on your DARS report if completed at any MnSCU college). If completed at a non-

2 MnSCU college you must have an official score report mailed or faxed from that college to Century (fax number ). Assessment scores (including ACCUPLACER and ACT) in Reading and Writing will remain current for 6 semesters, Math for 4 semesters. Scores must be current at the time of the application deadline or appropriate exemptions based on coursework. Applicants with sub-test ACT scores of 21 or higher for Reading; 18 or higher for English will be exempt from that particular assessment test (documentation must be provided to assessment office.) Assessment exemptions based on transcripts from colleges or universities in the United States include: a. Writing assessment if applicant has a transfer course equivalent to ENGL 1021 with grade of C or higher b. Reading assessment if applicant has a transfer course equivalent to RDNG 1000 with grade of C or higher or has completed 3 reading intensive courses with A or B grades as evaluated by Century College s DARS/Transfer Office c. Reading & Writing assessments if applicant holds a Bachelor s Degree from the United States. d. Note: Courses below 1000 do not transfer and if completed at another college, applicant must retake assessments to demonstrate current skill level unless college-level course is completed with a grade of C or higher. 3. Applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency via examination if (1) English is not their native language; and (2) the applicants have lived in the US fewer than 8 years at the time of application to the program. Applicants are exempt from taking an English proficiency exam if their native language is English or they have been in the US, as a non-native English speaker, for more than 8 years. Minimum scores in the following exams are required to demonstrate English language proficiency: Test Minimum Satisfactory Score TOEFL ibt 84 with a minimum speaking score of 26 TOEFL PBT 560 IELTS Overall score of 6.5 with the minimum of 6.0 on all modules MELAB Standard set by NCSBN Pearson Test of English Academic Overall score of 55 with the minimum of 50 on all sub-scores Request transcripts. ALL vocational/college/university official transcripts (whether or not the courses are related to Nursing application courses) must be sent to Century College Transfer Student Services/DARS office. High school transcripts are also required and must be sent to the Century College Admissions Office. Transcript evaluations verifying credits meeting MnTC and program requirements may be available at New Student Orientation if time permits or during the first semester of study. International transcripts are not required. However, if a student wants to apply such coursework toward application or program requirements, the transcript must first be evaluated by WES (World Education Service- then petitioned at Century. 5. Complete the required four college-level MnTC/general education courses (as listed on pg. 1), with a minimum GPA of This cumulative MnTC GPA of 2.75 or higher must be maintained up to date of first nursing course and include the MANE curriculum semester 1 and 2 MnTC Minimum grade of C is required in all required nursing program courses completed by the application deadline and at anytime prior to the start of nursing See a Century College counselor for calculation of GPA questions. 6. Complete the most current ATI TEAS pre-nursing admission exam prior to the application deadline. Exam scores will be applied to selection criteria for admissions. Visit the Nursing program webpage for exam and registration details. The TEAS exam must be taken prior to application deadline dates. If TEAS test was taken prior to September 2013 or taken at a non-mane institution send an to sherry.hegstrom@century.edu authorizing ATI to release your results to Century College. If the TEAS is taken more than once, the best score will be used.

3 7. Licensed Practical Nurses must demonstrate: a. Licensed practical Nurses (LPN) must maintain unencumbered licensure from any state in the United States. b. See the nursing webpage for more information regarding the mobility track application. LPN students will receive 5 advanced-standing credits upon acceptance into the Nursing program. The paramedic mobility option is currently on hold and under review. Please see the nursing program website for current information. Application to the traditional nursing program is available for paramedic students. 8. Complete Nursing Application Form and submit to Admissions. Verify your ACCUPLACER assessment scores are on file here (they will appear on your DARS report) and all your transcripts are current. The application deadline is February 1 preceding the fall start date of the following academic year and June 1 preceding the Spring start date of the following academic year. It is recommended that the Nursing application be submitted prior to the deadline (6 to 8 weeks or more), to allow the Admissions staff time to contact the applicant regarding any omissions. Century College Nursing MANE Curriculum GEN ED SEMESTER 1 (15 CREDITS) (Courses must be completed prior to application for the Nursing program.) BIOL 1020 (required for BIOL 2031 ) OR BIOL 2031 completed CHEM 1020 (required for BIOL 2031 ) OR BIOL 2031 completed PSYC 1020: General Psychology Communication elective: choose one of: COMM 1031: Interpersonal, or COMM 1041: Small Group or COMM 1051 Intercultural Communication GEN ED SEMESTER 2 (15 CREDITS) (Courses must be completed prior to beginning the Nursing curriculum) BIOL 2031: Human Anatomy/Physiology I PSYC 1041: Developmental Psychology* ENGL 1021: Composition I MnTC General Ed Goal 5 in Sociology or Anthropology MnTC General Ed Elective* See the MnTC course list for options in goal areas. 1 credit *PSYC 1041 will increase to 4cr. Spring 2014 and 1 cr. MnTC elective will not be needed. APPLY TO NURSING PROGRAM WHEN ABOVE COURSES ARE COMPLETE Once admitted to the Nursing program students will have: DUAL ADMISSION TO NURSING PROGRAM AT CENTURY AND UPPER DIVISION 4-YEAR PARTNER COLLEGE NURSING CURRICULUM SEMESTER 1 (15 CREDITS) (* Courses are taken concurrently within the semester) Traditional Track Only: *NURS 2700: Foundations of Nursing-Health Promotion 9 credits Mobility Only: *Nurse 2720: Transition to the Role of the Professional Nurse ( plus 5 advanced standing credits). *NURS 2750: Nutrition and the Role of the Professional Nurse BIOL 2032: Human Anatomy/Physiology II (If BIOL 2032 is already completed course load becomes 11 credits) NURSING CURRICULUM SEMESTER 2 (15 CREDITS) *NURS 2800: Chronic & Palliative Care 7 credits NURS 2820: Pharmacology and the Role of the Professional Nurse *NURS 2850: Applied Pathophysiology for Nursing I BIOL 2035: Microbiology (If BIOL 2035 is already completed course load becomes 1) NURSING CURRICULUM SEMESTER 3 (15 CREDITS) *NURS 2900: Acute & Complex Care 7 credits *NURS 2920: Applied Pathophysiology for Nursing II *NURS 2950: Nursing Leadership 1 PHIL 1035: Biomedical Ethics (If PHIL 1035 is already completed course load becomes 1) BENCHMARK: ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE IN NURSING DEGREE Eligible for NCLEX-RN and licensure (Students may step out of the program at this point if they wish)

4 Upper Division Level: Taught by 4-year partner on Century Campus: NURSING CURRICULUM SEMESTER 4 (15 CREDITS) NURS: Family Health Nursing NURS: Epidemiology for Nursing MATH 1025: Statistics (Century) OR STAT 201 (Metro State) WRIT 331: Writing in your Major (Metro State, Upper Div. level required) NURSING CURRICULUM SEMESTER 5 (16 CREDITS) NURS: Population Based Care NURS: Nursing Leadership II NURS: Nursing Informatics Upper Division course Liberal Studies or elective, (Metro State or transfer credit) 7 credits NURSING CURRICULUM SEMESTER 6 (14 CREDITS) NURS: Integrative Seminar & Practicum NURS: Global Health Perspectives for Nursing Upper Division Liberal Studies (Metro State or transfer credit) ELIGIBLE FOR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING 7 credits Note: See nursing program admission information booklet or the Nursing Department website, for details of above requirements. Students are responsible for staying current on any changes in requirements that may impact their eligibility. This is a competitive entry program. Applicants should be aware that there are more qualified applicants than available space in the class and that completion of application requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program. Selection Criteria: Applicants meeting the minimum admission requirements are evaluated and ranked on criteria including but not limited to scores in the TEAS exam and GPA in selected MnTC The highest ranking students are selected for the program and a number of the remaining qualified applicants are placed on an alternate list. Once the classes begin the alternate list is no longer in effect. Those not admitted to the program may reapply prior to the next deadline. Requirements prior to starting the Nursing program 1. All courses of MANE semester 2 must be successfully completed prior to beginning the Nursing curriculum with a minimum combined GPA of 2.75 for semester 1 and semester 2 required 2. CPR certification: Current certification in a healthcare provider CPR (such as the American Heart Association s Basic Life Support Health Care Provider Course or the Red Cross s CPR for the Professional Rescuer) is required prior to the start of the Nursing Program. Century College offers this course (EMS credit) as do many other colleges, hospitals, local school districts, and nonprofit organizations. 3. Completion of current Minnesota Human Services Background Study

5 If an applicant has been arrested, charged or convicted of any criminal offense, he or she should investigate the impact that the charge or conviction may have on his or her chances of employment or licensure as a registered nurse and the student s chances to obtain federal, state and other higher education financial aid ( by Minnesota Statute 135A. 157). If the applicant refuses, or is disqualified as a result of the background study, the applicant will be unable to successfully complete the requirements of the MANE program. 4. Completed health and immunization record, including proof of current immunizations and tuberculosis testing, and/or other requirements as defined by the clinical agency. Required Immunization Record form must be completed and submitted to the Nursing Program (form provided by the Nursing program at orientation). Notes: Students are strongly encouraged to see a Century College advisor or counselor for academic planning. Read booklet Nursing Program Admission and Program Requirements, for more details. The booklet is available in Admissions, the Counseling Center or on the Century College website. It is recommended that students complete all general education/mntc courses prior to starting the program. CHEM 1020 and BIOL 1020 or equivalent courses are prerequisites for BIOL BIOL 2031 is the prerequisite for BIOL 2032 and BIOL Complete science courses as soon as possible. Possible Request for Exception to Admission Requirements petitions: o Application science requirement met by full year of high school Chemistry and Biology courses with grades of B or better if taken in the last three years before registration for BIOL High school courses will not be used to fulfill the four courses required for application to the program. o If students have completed a lab BIOL/CHEM that is not considered equivalent to BIOL/CHEM 1020 as evaluated by the DARS/Transfer office, it must be petitioned to be used as the application requirement or BIOL/CHEM 1020 completed. o If BIOL/CHEM 1020 and 1041 are both completed, the 1020 course(s) will be used in the application process unless a petition is approved to use the Students with international transcripts who want to use credits from those transcripts towards their Nursing degree are required to obtain an evaluation through World Evaluation Services (WES web address: ) and then petition specific courses for transfer. See a Century College counselor for assistance. MATH 0030 is a prerequisite for CHEM All required developmental coursework must be completed by the application deadline. MATH 1000, Medical Dosages, 1 cr. and HLTH 1001, Medical Terminology, 2 cr. are recommended but not required. Eligible LPN students will receive 5 advanced-standing credits upon acceptance into the Nursing program. You may apply by the stated deadlines if you will have completed the four college-level MnTC/General Education courses required in the first semester by the deadline and have a MnTC GPA of 2.75 or above. You must maintain a 2.75 cumulative MnTC GPA in the MANE curriculum semester 1 and 2 courses to start the nursing program. Once accepted, be aware that the time commitment towards the NURS curriculum would only allow a student the opportunity to work on a part-time basis. The information in this document is subject to change. Please review the Nursing application for program requirements. 3/18/14

6 Criteria Score Calculation Worksheet Required Courses Credit Value Grade GPA points PSYC 1020 COMM 1031, 1041, OR 1051 BIOL 1020 if needed CHEM 1020 if needed (list here) (list here) TOTAL GPA points/credits = GPA (Must have 2.75 or higher) TEAS score/10 + GPA = Criteria score Example: Required Courses Credit Value Grade GPA points PSYC C 8 COMM 1031, 1041, OR A 12 BIOL 1020 if needed 4 B 12 CHEM 1020 if needed 4 A TOTAL /15 = 3.20 GPA TEAS score = 85 85/10 = = 11.7 criteria score 3/18/14

7 How will you know if you have been accepted or not? Students will be notified by U.S. Mail of their status. Letters will go out on March 15 and July 15. There are four possibilities: 1. Full acceptance. This means the student has met all requirements for application, has completed all required courses from Year One, both Fall and Spring (1 st and 2 nd ) semester requirements, with a cumulative 2.75 or better GPA, and is within the top scores of the number of spots available in the program. Candidates offered full acceptance will be required to return an Acceptance Contract with a $100 deposit prior to April 1 for the Fall cohort and June 1 for the Spring cohort. 2. Conditional Acceptance. This means the student has met all requirements for application, has completed all required courses from Year One, Fall (1 st ) semester requirements with a 2.75 or better GPA, will have completed the Year One spring semester required courses prior to starting semester 3, and is within the top scores of the number of spots available in the program. The student must finish all required Spring (2 nd ) semester courses and must maintain the 2.75 or better GPA to retain their spot in the class. If the student does not complete the Spring (2 nd ) semester courses, gets less than a C in any of the courses, or drops below the 2.75 GPA, they will lose their spot in the Fall class, and that spot will be offered to the next person on the Wait List. Candidates offered conditional acceptance will be required to return an Acceptance Contract with a $100 deposit prior to April 1 for the Fall cohort and June 1 for the Spring cohort. 3. Reconsidered. This means the student has met all requirements for either Full or Conditional acceptance. However, the student is not within the top scores of the number of spots available in the program, but is among the next best scores. If an accepted student does not choose to take their spot and attend Century College, the next person on the list for reconsideration will be offered the spot. The list does not continue through the next year, it ends when Fall semester begins. A student on the list who does not get offered a spot this year may reapply the next year. 4. Denied. This means the student is not within the top scores of the number of spots available in the program, and they may NOT have met all requirements for application. Denied students may apply again for the next class the following year and are encouraged to meet with an advisor or counselor. 3/18/14