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1 ursing Transition NLPN Transition 2016

2 COASTAL CAROLINA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Equal Education Opportunity and Equal Employment Opportunity Policy No person shall on the basis of race, color, creed or religion, age, sex, national origin, or physical disability status, except where age or physical disabilities are found to be a bona fide occupational qualification, be excluded from employment or participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any program or activity of this institution. It is the policy of this institution not to discriminate on the basis of sex in the admission requirements, educational programs, activities, or employment policies as required by Title IX in the Educational Amendments of In conformance with the provisions of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable laws and regulations, Coastal Carolina Community College will not discriminate against any student, employee, or applicant for admission or employment because of physical disabilities. The main campus of Coastal Carolina Community College has been designed with the elimination of physical obstacles so that buildings, restrooms, laboratories, and classrooms are readily accessible to and usable by those with physical disabilities. Any student or applicant for admission with a disability who wishes to request some accommodation must contact the Admissions Office and ask for the Coastal Carolina Community College Request for Accommodation form. If accommodation is not requested in advance in order to provide the College sufficient and adequate time to meet the student or applicant s needs, Coastal cannot guarantee the availability of a reasonable accommodation when it is needed. Any student or prospective student who believes that discrimination has limited any educational opportunity, or any College employee who believes employment rights have been denied on the basis of discrimination, or any individual who desires information concerning this policy should contact the following designated responsible employee: Affirmative Action Officer and Title IX Coordinator, Henderson Administration Building, (910) i

3 Coastal Carolina Community College ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN NURSING * TRANSITION * Spring 2016 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE APPLYING TO THE ADN TRANSITION PROGRAM 1 SECTION 1: CURRICULUM DESCRIPTION KEY POINTS TO APPLYING 4 SECTION 1: CCCC APPLICATION INFORMATION & WEBSITE SECTION 2: TRANSCRIPTS SECTION 3: PLACEMENT TESTING / SCORES SECTION 4: TEAS EXAM SECTION 5: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS SECTION 6: ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION 7: TUITION AND EXPENSES SECTION 8: CORE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS SECTION 9: SCHOLARSHIPS ***ALL POTENTIAL APPLICANTS MUST ATTEND A MANDATORY TRANSITION INFORMATION SESSION. (See page 1 for details) ii

4 APPLYING TO THE ADN TRANSITION PROGRAM NOTE: Applicants are advised that the North Carolina Board of Nursing requires finger prints and a criminal background check prior to being issued a license. A history of felony or misdemeanor convictions may result in the denial of a license to practice nursing. NOTE: The information provided in the student medical form, criminal background check and drug screening is not considered in the admission decision. It is possible, however, that the results may prevent the applicant from participating in the clinical rotations and thus from continuing in the program. NOTE: Students with pierced ears may wear only one small post earring in each ear. Students will follow agency personnel policies regarding wearing any other body piercing/gauging ornaments. ***ALL POTENTIAL APPLICANTS MUST ATTEND A MANDATORY TRANSITION INFORMATION SESSION. (See page 1 for details). i

5 APPLYING TO THE ADN TRANSITION PROGRAM Application period begins September 2, 2015, and ends November 6, LEVEL I: MANDATORY STEPS 1-4 Unfortunately we will be unable to accommodate Level II appointments during the months of July and August. We do not schedule same day appointments and no next-day appointments will be made after 3 p.m. each day. 1. ATTEND A MANDATORY TRANSITION INFORMATION SESSION. *All LPNs interested in applying for the Transition program must attend one of these information sessions: July 29, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. OR October 7, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. 2. FILL OUT A COASTAL CAROLINA COMMUNITY COLLEGE APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION (pg.4). 3. TAKE THE PLACEMENT TEST AND RECEIVE THE MINIMUM SCORES OR HIGHER (pg.4). *Students testing at Coastal Carolina Community College must wait at least 2 days after testing for scores. Students must confirm test scores, in person, with an Academic Counselor. 4. SUBMIT OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS FROM HIGH SCHOOL AND ANY COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY ATTENDED (pg.4). 5. MEET ADN PRE-REQUISITES (Math and Chemistry see below). Completed Algebra II in high school with a C (77%) or higher* (Must be equal to 1 credit to qualify) OR Minimum of MAT 070, DMA 50 or a higher level transferrable College level algebraic Math from any College or University with a C (77%) or higher* (Statistics will not count as an algebraic math). AND Completed Chemistry in high school within the last 5 years (2011 or after) with a C (77%) or higher* (Must be equal to 1 credit to qualify) OR CHM 090 at a North Carolina Community College or a transferrable College level Chemistry (a minimum of 4 semester hour credits) from any College or University with a C (77%) or higher* If the applicant registers for CHM 090 or higher level chemistry and/or MAT 070, DMA 50 or a higher level math in the Fall of 2015, the Academic Counselor for Nursing must confirm that the applicant has registered for those courses before proceeding with a Level II application. Once verification of the grade has been made, the Level II application will be viewed as complete and submitted at that time. *Earning a grade of C- or lower does not satisfy the ADN pre-requisites. Students must have fully completed steps 1-5 before scheduling a Level II appointment. 1

6 LEVEL II: CALL TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE ACADEMIC COUNSELOR FOR NURSING 1. FILL OUT AN ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN NURSING TRANSITION APPLICATION (by appointment only. You will fill the application out in the nursing counselor s office). Application period begins September 2, 2015, and ends November 6, SUBMIT A LETTER OF REFERENCE The letter must come from a former Practical Nursing instructor or employer. 3. VERIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT The letter must state the date and year of employment within the last three (3) years (since January 1, 2013) showing evidence that you have or will have worked full-time or the equivalent, for a minimum six (6) months as an LPN by January 1, PROVIDE A COPY OF YOUR CURRENT UNRESTRICTED NORTH CAROLINA LICENSE FROM OR COMPACT LICENSE (The name on the application must be the same name that is verifiable on the PN license). 5. SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR CURRENT AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION-HEARTSAVER CPR CERTIFICATION. 6. TAKE THE TEAS EXAM (version 5) on or before October 24, 2015 (pg 6). Applicants must score equal or higher than the minimum score based on the cohort of the 2015 A.D.N accepted applicants. TEAS scores must have been earned on or after January 12, If you are unable to attend the TEAS date offered at CCCC, you may take the test at another site and have official scores sent to CCCC. UNC-Wilmington s testing center also offers the TEAS exam: 7. TAKE THE LPN STEP EXAM on or before November 6, Applicants may take the exam at CCCC on: October 14, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. (must register with by 5:00 p.m. on October 7, 2015) OR November 4, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. (must register by 5:00 p.m. on October 28, 2015) *Please contact Beth Elmore at (910) or elmoreb@coastalcarolina.edu to register for this exam. 8. FOR SPRING 2016 ADMISSION, COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING ADN GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS BY THE END OF THE FALL 2015 SEMESTER: BIO 168 PSY 150 *Biology courses taken before Spring 2011 are considered expired for the ADN Transition program. SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION TO THE TRANSITION PROGRAM DOES NOT GUARANTEE PLACEMENT INTO THE ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN NURSING PROGRAM. THE TRANSITION PROGRAM IS A LIMITED ENROLLMENT PROGRAM. ADMISSION IS BASED ON SPACE AVAILABILITY. ALL LEVEL II REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BY NOV. 6, THE LPN STEP EXA, AMD TEAS SCORE WILL RANK THE STUDENTS TO DETERMINE THE BEST CANDIDATES FOR THE OPEN SEATS. ADMISSION INTO THE 2016 SPRING TRANSITION PROGRAM WILL INCLUDE A REQUIRED ORIENTATION MODULE WHICH WILL INVOLVE AN ONLINE COMPONENT AND AN ON CAMPUS ORIENTATION MEETING IN DECEMBER 2015 (date to be announced). LEVEL II : CALL TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE ACADEMIC COUNSELOR FOR NURSING 2

7 ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING TRANSITION ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE (A45120) CURRICULUM DESCRIPTION The Nursing Transition program provides currently licensed practical nurses, who have completed BIO 168 and PSY 150 or their equivalent as approved by the Registrar, eligibility for matriculation into the second semester (1 st year) of the Associate Degree Nursing Program. Upon acceptance into the program, students will be awarded 17 hours of college credit, satisfying the first semester requirements. Graduates of this program are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN), which is required for practice as a registered nurse. Employment opportunities include a wide variety of health care settings such as hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, and physician s offices. This has been identified as a limited enrollment program and may involve certain deadlines. See an academic counselor for additional information. The appropriate course work is listed below as of this printing date but may be subject to revision for the academic year. Hours Per Week SPRING SEMESTER Class Lab Clinic Credit BIO 169 A and P II ENG 111 Writing & Inquiry NUR 112 Health Illness Concepts (1 st 8 weeks) NUR 118 Nutrition/Diet Therapy NUR 211 Chronic Health Concepts (2 nd 8 weeks) PSY 241 Developmental Psychology SUMMER SEMESTER (1 st Session) NUR 114 Holistic Health Concepts (1 st 5 weeks) ***Humanities/Fine Arts Elective FALL SEMESTER CIS 110 Introduction to Computers (online) ENG 112 Writing/Research in the Disciplines NUR 113 Family Health (1 st 8 weeks) NUR 212 Health Systems (2 nd 8 weeks) SPRING SEMESTER **BIO 175 General Microbiology NUR 213 Complex Health Concepts Semester Hours: 59 Credit by Exam Hours: 10 College Transfer Hours: 7 Total Semester Hours: 76 ** BIO 275 Microbiology can be used as a substitution for BIO 175 General Microbiology. Biology courses taken before Spring 2011 are considered expired. Humanities/Fine Arts approved electives for the ADN program (choose one (1) ) ART 111 Art Appreciation ART 114 Art History Survey I ART 115 Art History Survey II MUS 110 Music Appreciation MUS 112 Introduction to Jazz PHI 215 Philosophical Issues PHI 240 Introductions to Ethics 3

8 KEY POINTS TO APPLYING SECTION 1: CCCC APPLICATION INFORMATION & WEBSITE Contact: (910) Students not currently taking classes at Coastal Carolina Community College need to fill out a CCCC application before applying to the Nursing Program. Applications are available on-line at OR you may pick one up in the Admissions Office. SECTION 2: TRANSCRIPTS Contact: (910) Students must submit official transcripts from high school or GED, and all post secondary colleges and schools attended, before applying to the Nursing Program. Not submitting ALL transcripts will make you ineligible for acceptance to any of the Nursing Programs. SECTION 3: PLACEMENT TESTING / SCORES Contact (910) for information on testing dates and times. All transition applicants must have current placement scores on file. Placement testing must have been taken ON or AFTER January 1, 2013 to be valid. NC DAP Reading/ English Before applying to the transition program, students must meet or exceed minimum score requirements in the three (3) subject area Reading, Writing, Mathematics. All applicants, along with the writing and reading, are required to submit a pre-algebra or arithmetic score depending on the exam taken. COMPASS ASSET Minimum score requirements DMA or Reading 84 or Reading 42 or Reading 520 or Reading 22 or Reading 84 SAT ACT ACCUPLACER/CPT 155 Writing 77 Writing 42 Writing 520 Writing 21 English 90 DMA Pre-Algebra 47 Numerical 41 Mathematics 540 Mathematics 23 Arithmetic 55 DMA *During the 2015/2016 calendar year, the NC Community College System will continue the transition to the North Carolina Diagnostic Assessment and Placement (NC DAP) test. Students who take the NC DAP Reading/English test are required to make a minimum score of 151 to meet the placement test score requirements for the EMS program According to Coastal Carolina Community College s placement test policy, students may take the entire placement test twice within a one-year period. 4

9 SECTION 4: TEST OF ESSENTAL ACADEMIC SKILLS INFORMATION (TEAS) Coastal Carolina Community College will be offering the TEAS exam on the following days: TEAS TEST DATES REGISTRATION DEADLINE Saturday, October 24, 2015 Friday, October 16, 2015 This test is required; if an applicant does not take the TEAS exam by the specified date, they will not be eligible to apply for the 2016 Transition Program. There is a TEAS study guide as well as a TEAS practice test with rationales that can be purchased at TEAS version five (5) will be used for the 2016 Transition Program. To reserve a testing date for the TEAS, please click on the TEAS reservation link located at You will only be able to register once. If you do not attend your reserved date, you will not be able to apply for the 2016 Transition program. Applicants must set up an account online to take the TEAS test at Create a new account and fill in the information on the user information page. Make sure you set up the account by the date of your test reservation (Make sure you choose Coastal Carolina Community College ADN or PN). The TEAS test is computer administered. CREDIT CARDS ONLY will be accepted for payment on the day of the exam. The cost of the exam is $45.00 (subject to change). Please make sure you have an American Express, Discover, Visa or MasterCard available. These are the only cards that will be accepted as payment. You must use a credit card or a check card with one of above-mentioned insignias. Applicants must bring one form of identification and at least 2 credit cards in their name (in case one does not work for any reason). Coastal will not be responsible for any credit card that is not accepted. The exam will be administered at 8:00 am on all exam days in the Business Technology Building on the 2 nd floor. Applicants need to arrive at 7:30 am to begin the check in process downstairs. APPLICANTS WHO ARRIVE LATE WILL NOT BE ADMITTED IN THE TESTING ROOM ONCE THE EXAM HAS BEGUN. It is not possible to register and take the test for more than one exam date and use the higher of the two scores. The exam administered will be limited to 120 applicants. If an applicant is unable to take the TEAS on the date offered at CCCC, it is his or her responsibility to find an alternate testing site. CCCC will not individually proctor exams. Applicants taking the TEAS at another institution will be responsible for providing CCCC with an official copy of their exam scores on or before November 7,

10 Your TEAS scores are available immediately after the computerized examination is completed on your exam day. Additional transcripts for your scores may be purchased at the online store at for an additional fee. SECTION 5: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: Do I have to take the placement test even though I ve taken college English and/or college math? A: Yes. We have to have evidence that your academic skills are current before participating in any Nursing program. Q: Can I use the scores I received at a previous school? A: Yes, as long as they are COMPASS, ASSET, SAT, ACT, or ACCUPLACER scores and meet the previously specified time requirements. Additionally, the scores must be officially sent to CCCC from the school in which testing occurred. Scores cannot be older than January 1, Q: If I do not achieve the minimum score in one area, do I have to retake the whole test again? A: No, only the portion in which the score was not achieved. Q: What arrangements do students make when they stay out of town for clinical rotations? A: Students are expected to make their own arrangements for transportation, lodging, and meals when they are completing clinical rotations whether the rotations are local or out of town. Some students choose to commute but the majority buddy up and stay in area hotels. 6

11 SECTION 6: ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Once accepted into the ADN program as a transition student, students will be required to: Complete a Student Medical Form demonstrating physical and emotional health Complete a Criminal Background Check information will be provided once accepted. The background check will be at the expense of the student. (Clinical agencies will review all criminal record checks and determine eligibility). Drug screening: once a student is enrolled, a mandatory random drug screening is required at the student s expense. Additional random drug screening may be required. Maintain American Heart Association Heartsaver- CPR certification. Complete all required immunizations. Purchase liability insurance annually. Travel at their own expense to complete clinical rotations. Students are expected to make their own arrangements for transportation, lodging, and meals when they are completing clinical rotations whether the rotations are local or out of town. Once enrolled in the ADN program, students must meet the following academic standards: Maintain passing grades on all general education courses of three or more credit hours. Students making a D or lower on related courses will not be allowed to progress. Maintain grades of C or higher (77% and up) for nursing courses. Students making a D or lower in a nursing course will not be allowed to progress. Master calculation of medical dosage with 90% accuracy every semester prior to clinical medication administration experience. Students who are not able to demonstrate math competency will be dismissed from the program. If testing positive for Hepatitis or HIV, applicants have the responsibility to: Notify the following office: Chief, Communicable Disease Control Section P.O. Box Raleigh, NC Readmission/Transfer Policy: A student requesting consideration for readmission or transfer must have an overall GPA of at least 2.0. The following steps are required: 1. Meet with the Nursing Department Head to discuss reasons for request, plans for successful completion, and educational goals. 2. Obtain a letter of reference addressing both academic and clinical performance from an instructor who taught the student in his or her last nursing course. 3. Meet with the Academic Counselor for Nursing to discuss requirements for readmission or transfer. 4. Once requirements for readmission or transfer have been met, contact the Academic Counselor for Nursing to complete an application for Readmission/Transfer Admission. Only one academic readmission is permitted. You may not be considered for regular admission into a program in which you are currently enrolled. 7

12 SECTION 7: TUITION AND EXPENSES Note: All prices are approximations and may be subject to change. Projected Expenses Associate Degree Nursing Tuition $3, Books/ supplies $2, Uniform $ Kaplan Testing $ Liability Insurance $32.00 Immunization varies Drug Screening/Criminal $70 Background Check TOTAL: * $6, *Costs listed above are estimates and subject to change. In-state tuition rate is based on $72.00 per credit hour. Tuition rates are determined by the North Carolina General Assembly and are subject to change at their discretion. 8

13 SECTION 8: CORE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS COASTAL CAROLINA COMMUNITY COLLEGE NURSING DEPARTMENT CORE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS SKILLS / BEHAVIOR Critical Thinking Interpersonal Communication Mobility Motor Skills Hearing Visual Tactile STANDARD Critical thinking ability sufficient for clinical judgment Interpersonal abilities sufficient to interact with individuals, families and groups from a variety of social, emotional, cultural and intellectual backgrounds English Communication abilities sufficient for interaction with others in verbal and written form (printed and cursive) Physical abilities sufficient to move from room to room and maneuver in small spaces Gross and fine motor abilities sufficient to provide safe and effective nursing care Auditory ability sufficient to monitor and assess health needs Visual ability sufficient to monitor and assess health needs Tactile ability sufficient for physical assessment SOME EXAMPLES OF NECESSARY ACTIVITIES (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE) Identify cause-effect relationships in clinical situations; develop nursing care plans. Establish rapport with patients/clients and colleagues. Explain treatment procedures, initiate health teaching, document and interpret nursing actions and patient/client responses. Move around in patients rooms, workspaces and treatment areas; administer cardio-pulmonary procedures. Calibrate and use equipment; position patients/clients. Hear monitor alarm, emergency signals, auscultatory sounds, and cries for help. Observe patient/client responses. Perform palpation, functions of physical examination and/or those related to therapeutic intervention e.g., and insertions of a catheter. 9

14 SECTION 9: SCHOLARSHIPS Please contact CCCC s College Foundation at (910) for more information regarding the availability of these scholarships. Scholarships listed below are offered only to the program(s) ADN PN marked by a check. ADN PN Timothy F. Edwards, M.D., P.A. Scholarship Victor M. and Mary Muller Beverage Scholarship Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey L. Gross Scholarship Beverage and Wilson Memorial Scholarship Linda Holtz Hiehle Scholarship Lucy Athalia Koonce Memorial Scholarship Willis E. Mease, M.D. / Onslow County Medical Society Scholarship Donald Catherine Erny Memorial Scholarship Florence Mallard Myers Memorial Scholarship Susie and Louis W. Sewell, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Rebecca Perry Sylvester Memorial Scholarship CCCC ANS Scholarship Edna Winn Memorial /Nursing Department Scholarship Nurse Education Scholarship Loan Program (NESLP) Sylvester and Mary Verry Scholarship Lucy Athalia Koonce Memorial Scholarship Carole Lowell and Brooks Brewington/Nursing Scholarship Willis E. Mease, M.D Memorial Scholarship 10