Common Admission Questions About Associate Degree in Nursing, Practical Nursing, and Medical Laboratory Technician Programs

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1 Common Admission Questions About Associate Degree in Nursing, Practical Nursing, and Medical Laboratory Technician Programs Beaufort County Community College

2 DOES APPLYING TO AN ALLIED HEALTH PROGRAM REQUIRE A SEPARATE APPLICATION FORM FROM THE GENERAL APPLICATION? Yes, the application is completed by appointment with Phylicia Bridgers, Allied Health Admissions Coordinator beginning August 1. Students who have met the placement testing requirement and submitted high school and college transcripts (with course descriptions if needed) are eligible to apply.

3 HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE FOR ME TO GET INTO THE PROGRAM? Admission to a BCCC Allied Health Program is competitive and based upon the selection of those candidates who possess the ability to succeed in a demanding academic program. Each applicant will be evaluated and awarded points using their academic performance. Those applicants with the highest rank will be selected to continue in the admissions process. See next slide

4 How long will it take Part II Since selection for the allied health programs is a competitive-based process, completion of most if not all non-core courses is recommended prior to entering these programs. These non-core courses can be completed in a year to two years depending on the amount of developmental work that is required up front and how many classes are taken each semester.

5 WHEN WILL I BE NOTIFIED OF MY APPLICATION STATUS? Allied Health Program applicants who have completed the admission process and minimum requirements by the published deadlines will be contacted by mail in April (MLT in June).

6 ARE THERE ANY OTHER REQUIREMENTS I WILL HAVE TO MEET? Yes, but these requirements are completed after a student has been evaluated for the program and is notified by the Admissions Office. Attend a mandatory information session. Submit a Physical Examination report. Submit required documentation of screening and vaccines related to communicable diseases. Submit proof of current CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification.) Criminal Background Check

7 WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE AN ALTERNATE? Students who meet all of the admission requirements, but do not rank among the top applicants will be placed on an alternate list. If space should become available, the student with the highest ranking will be given the opportunity to fill the opening. This procedure will continue to be used if additional space becomes available.

8 IS THERE A WAITING LIST? No, BCCC does not utilize a waiting list. Applications are accepted each year. Applicants not accepted will need to re-apply the following year.

9 WHAT DO I DO IF I STILL HAVEN T BEEN ADMITTED AFTER COMPLETING ALL THE NON- CORE COURSES? Applicants who have not been admitted after two years in general education may wish to consider other health-related programs. In addition to Nursing and MLT, BCCC offers Medical Office Administration, and Human Services Technology. In addition, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training is offered through the Department of Continuing Education.

10 WHAT IF I HAVE A CRIMINAL HISTORY? Clinical sites are requesting criminal background checks and drug testing at the expense of the student. If a site denies access to a clinical site, the student s progression in the program stops. For this reason, this information is provided to the clinical sites as soon as students are notified that they have ranked among the top applicants. This allows students to get approval for participation in clinicals before money and time are invested in the program.

11 WILL I STILL BE ABLE TO WORK AFTER I GET IN? Most nursing students do work some, and there is even evidence to support that working can actually improve success, especially when students work in a medical setting. However, it is important to balance work and other responsibilities with the demands of nursing school. It is recommended that students limit work hours to 20 hours or less/week.

12 WHAT KIND OF SCHEDULE CAN I EXPECT? Your schedule will depend on whether you have only nursing courses or other general education courses to complete. Though nursing courses are listed as one course, the actual contact hours are quite heavy. Also, time for study, practice in the labs, and preparing for clinical assignments are not included in contact hours. Generally, nursing courses involve two to three lecture hours on Monday-Wednesday with six hours of lab/clinicals on Thursday and Friday.

13 HOW ARE CLINICALS DIFFERENT FROM CLASS? Clinicals provide you with opportunity to apply what you are learning. You will travel to area hospitals, and other medical facilities in Washington, Greenville, Belhaven, Williamston, and Plymouth, therefore, transportation to clinical sites is required. In addition, may be scheduled at various times: early morning, late afternoon, or weekends, therefore, flexibility on clinical days is also required. While nursing programs incorporate labs throughout the program, the Medical Laboratory Technology program places the clinical experience predominantly in the last semester of training.

14 Thank you for your interest in the Allied Health Programs Please if you have further questions. Best wishes in your quest to reach your educational goals.