JOHNSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING PROGRAM. Advanced Placement Policy

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1 JOHNSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING PROGRAM Advanced Placement Policy Johnston Community College Associate Degree Nursing offers two options for advanced placement admission. The student may be transferring credit from an approved nursing program at another institution, or the student is a licensed practical nurse who meets the following admission criteria. (Nursing credits will not transfer; related course credit transfer will be determined by the Registrar) Applicants are admitted under provision of the admission policies of Johnston Community College and the Associate Degree Nursing Program as specified in the Johnston Community College Catalog of record. Applicants are selected on the basis of their achievement potential through the use of previous academic records and pre-entrance nomination scores and based on the number of available seats in the program. A student previously attempting an Associate Degree or Baccalaureate Degree Nursing Program with two attempts is ineligible to apply to the JCC Associate Degree Nursing Program. A student who exits the nursing program for any reason may re-enter the program one time. A student who has not been enrolled a nursing program for 60 consecutive months may request consideration for reevaluation. Day Program Option Alternate Schedule Program Option Begins Fall each year (Admitting approx )* Begins Fall every odd year (Admitting 20-24)* Deadline 12:00 noon on March 1 st of admitting year Deadline 12:00 noon on March 1 st of admitting year Advanced Placement For Fall (second year) placement For Spring (first year) placement (Availability of space)* *Based on the maximum number approved by the Board of Nursing. Deadline 12:00 noon on March 1 st Deadline 12:00 noon on August 15 th In order for a student to be considered for admission to the Nursing Program, the applicant must complete Phases I and II below. Note: BIO courses (168, 169, and 275) over five (5) years old will no longer be accepted.

2 FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS Students applying for advanced placement must have completed all first semester courses in the JCC Program Plan of Study, both nursing and related courses, with a grade of C or higher to be considered. Transfer students must apply within one year of the exit date. (Licensed practical nurses will be considered on a case by case basis.) PHASE I: Application and Admission Process Submit a completed application to Johnston Community College. Have requested official secondary and post-secondary transcripts sent to the Admissions Office two (2) weeks prior to the program application deadline date. Have graduated or will graduate from high school or the equivalent, as recognized by the State of North Carolina, before entering the Associate Degree Nursing Program. Complete the College placement test or meet test exemption requirements. Have demonstrated chemistry proficiency. The chemistry proficiency requirement may be satisfied by completing ONE of the following: a college-level basic chemistry course from a U.S. regionally-accredited institution with a grade of C or better; or one unit of a high school chemistry course with a grade of C or better; or CHM 090 (Chemistry Concepts) or an equivalent CHM 090 with a grade of C or better. Have attained a minimum grade of C in two science courses biology and chemistry (each with a lab component or the equivalent. o BIO 110 (if a biology is needed) or CHM 090 or CHM 131 (if chemistry is needed ) may be used to satisfy these requirements o BIO 110 and CHM 090 or CHM 131 (if two sciences are needed) may be used to satisfy these requirements Have earned a minimum grade of C on one course in algebra Place into ENG 111 and DMA 060 or DMA 065 Hold a current GPA of 2.0 or higher. Be CNA-I certified by May 1 st for Fall admission or December 1 st for Spring admission or hold a current unrestricted license to practice as a LPN in North Carolina. The applicant must provide a copy of the certificate of completion from an approved program or a registration from showing enrollment in an approved CNAA program to apply to the nursing program.

3 *Challenging the Nurse Aide I examination will not meet this requirement. Applicants must have successfully completed a North Carolina approved Certified Nurse Aide I Program and be currently listed on the North Carolina Nurse Aide I Registry with no substantiated findings of resident abuse, resident neglect or misappropriation of resident property in a Nursing Facility. The Certified Nurse Aide I Training Program must include theory, lab, and clinical components. The applicant must provide a copy of the certificate of completion from an approved program. If a licensed practical nurse, must hold an unrestrictive license in North Carolina. Attend a mandatory program information session either on-line at OR on campus. On-line sessions will be available September 1 st of the prior year through February 15 th of the admitting year. Campus sessions will be held in October and February. Be interviewed by an Admissions Counselor. The interview must be completed no later than one week prior to the program application deadline date. Successfully complete a Written Nursing Competency Exam on content up to the point of entry and the Dosage Calculations Competency (Applicants must complete all of Phase I to advance to Phase II) PHASE II: Program Application and Health Occupations Test Submit a program specific application (can only be received by attending/viewing the information session in Phase I) Program specific applications are available beginning September 1 st of the prior admitting year. The following forms must be submitted to the Admissions Office no later than 12:00 noon on March 1 st (in a packet): o Program specific application and o Copy of counselor interview summary and o Copy of CNA program certificate of completion or registration form showing enrollment in an approved program and o Copy of verification if completed on-line information session Incomplete application packets cannot be processed. Complete the Health Occupations Test (TEAS V). The testing fee is $45.00 (subject to change without notice). Applicants are allowed to test once per academic year (August to July of the following year). Applicants should allow three and one half

4 hours to complete this computer-based test. The TEAS cannot be taken until PHASE I is completed and the program specific application and materials have been received in the Admissions Office. Applicants are strongly encouraged to prepare in advance for the TEAS test. Visit the Academic Skills Center for information on a free TEAS prep course. Additionally, study materials may be purchased in the College Bookstore or on line at Please visit our web-site at for additional information. Applicants must achieve a score of exemplary, advanced or proficient on the ATI Academic Preparedness Levels to be considered for admission to the nursing program. Testing can be done at JCC however, the College does accept transfer scores from ATI. Test scores are valid for one (1) year. TEAS TESTING DOMAIN NUMBER OF ITEMS ADMINISTRATION Reading minutes Mathematics minutes Science minutes English language (usage) minutes PHASE III: Ranking and Notification of Admission Status All applicants will be ranked according to the highest to the lowest points. The number of applicants accepted to the program depends upon availability of seats. In the case where two or more applicants have the same number of points, GPA will determine point ranking. Only courses that have been completed, with a grade assigned, by the deadline will be used in the point ranking process. Completion of the TEAS test and completion of course work does not guarantee acceptance into the program. Notification will be sent to those who completed the ranking review in late December. o Provisional acceptance see Phase IV o Standby list o Not accepted at this time (Applicants not accepted at this time must reapply each year)

5 PHASE IV - Acceptance Students accepted to the Associate Degree Nursing Program must: o Return acceptance to the Admission Office within five (5) days of the date of the letter. o Attend a mandatory 2-day program orientation on the designated dates. o Show documentation of physical and emotional health by the student s primary care provider. (College approved forms will be distributed at orientation). o Show evidence of current Healthcare Provider CPR certification (infant, child and adult) through the American Heart Association. o *Submit to criminal background checks and initial and random drug screenings as directed by affiliating clinical agencies. Criminal background checks and drug screenings must be completed through the College s designated service provider. The student will incur the cost of the criminal background checks and drug screenings. Clinical agencies may require criminal background checks and drug screenings every six months while enrolled in the program. *Students admitted to the Associate Degree Nursing Program at Johnston Community College will submit to criminal background checks and drug screening upon admission to the program and random drug screening as directed by affiliating agencies. Information obtained from the criminal background check could jeopardize the student s ability to participate in clinical experiences and would result in the inability of the student to complete the program. The application for licensure examination with the North Carolina Board of Nursing contains questions as to whether or not the applicant has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor/felony excluding minor traffic violations. If the answer is yes the applicant is asked to provide an explanation. This question is asked because of the legal requirements for becoming licensed as a registered nurse in North Carolina. Similar requirements exist in other states. The Nursing Practice Act, Article 9 Chapter 90 of the General Statutes of North Carolina states that the North Carolina Board of Nursing may deny an application for licensure if the Board determines that the applicant:

6 Has given false information or has withheld material information from the Board in procuring or attempting to procure a license to practice nursing; Has been convicted of or plead guilty or nolo contendere to any crime which indicates that the nurse is unfit to practice nursing; or that the nurse has deceived or defrauded the public. The College reserves the right to change any restrictions or program requirements at any time. Every effort is made to provide a one year notice however, changes or revisions that occur as the result of accreditation or approval body standards and criteria may be implemented limited notice. 10/87, Revised 3/14