Nursing Program Requirements

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1 Nursing Program Requirements In addition to the College s general admission requirements, applicants to the Nursing Program must meet the following criteria: 1. Be 18 years of age or older. 2. Have a high school diploma or GED, and have submitted official transcripts. 3. Be enrolled as a student at JTCC. 4. Have completed all required placement testing (see Counseling at 5. Have submitted all official transcripts from each school or college attended. 6. Be curriculum placed by the Counseling Center ( 7. Complete all required developmental English, mathematics and science courses prior to application. 8. Have completed or be currently enrolled in all 1 st semester courses: ENG 111 BIO 141 (must be taken within 10 years of application) MTH 158 (must be taken within 10 years of application) PSY 230 SDV 100 A student receiving a grade of D or F in any of the 1 st semester courses will be ineligible for admission to the Nursing Program. 9. Have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 and a minimum curricular GPA of 2.5. When calculating the curricular GPA, all attempts at a course within 5 years will be considered. For example, if ENG 111 was taken and a grade of D received, then retaken and a grade of B is received, both grades are included in the computation of the curricular GPA. If the D had been earned more than 5 years prior to the time of application, the D would not be factored into the curricular GPA calculation. 10. Complete the TEAS pre-admission test within three years of application. Applicants must achieve at least a minimum score in the 45 th national composite percentile and achieve at least a minimum score in the 45 th national composite percentile for all content areas of the test. Students may take the TEAS test three times in the JTCC testing center and a limit of 3 overall attempts for each version will be imposed. The 3 time limit will increase to 4 for fall 2015 applicants only to allow students an additional opportunity to meet the new benchmarks. For more information, visit and click on Prospective Students, then TEAS Frequently Asked Questions. Only students enrolled in classes at JTCC may register for the TEAS

2 administered at JTCC. Please be prepared to show proof of enrollment (i.e., unofficial transcript, counseling program form, or JTCC ID card) when you come to the testing center. a. Students are responsible for keeping copies of their test results. The Nursing Program does not keep test scores on file. b. Students having difficulty with this test should consult with counseling to consider taking English 208 and developmental mathematics modules. It is also encouraged that students meet with a nursing advisor if they have taken the test twice and not successfully scored the minimum required. You are strongly urged to study for this test. Admission to the Nursing Program is competitive and selective and only a limited number of students will be accepted. Fully-qualified students will be ranked according to TEAS scores. 1 st semester grades will also be considered. 11. May take CLEP examinations at JTCC for a grade of pass. CLEP courses may only be taken at JTCC ( under Current Students > Testing Services). When calculating the curricular GPA, CLEP courses count as pass and are not given any grade points. On the application, under date put CLEP and date only. If you have failed a course, the CLEP course will not average to a passing grade. Other Important Eligibility Information First preference for admission is for students in the JTCC service area as defined in VCCS policy: Section Admission Priorities. Students within the JTCC service region or within surrounding areas in which clinical contracts are current, have first priority. The John Tyler Service Area includes: Amelia County City of Hopewell Charles City County Chesterfield County City of Colonial Heights Dinwiddie County City of Petersburg Prince George County Surry County Sussex County Currently, Richmond, Hanover, Henrico, and Powhatan residents are considered the same as our service area students, as we have clinical contracts in these localities. Remaining spaces will be filled with students outside of our service area, then students with a temporary visa, as needed to complete an admission cohort. Students must possess a social security number to be eligible to practice in our clinical agencies. Please speak to your nursing adviser if you have questions about your eligibility.

3 Students must meet the following functional ability requirements: NOTE: if you have a qualified need for accommodation, see the disabilities support services counselors on either campus prior to your application. Gross Motor Skills Move within confined spaces Sit and maintain balance Stand and maintain balance Reach above shoulders (e.g., IV poles) Reach below waist (e.g., plug electrical appliance into wall outlets) Fine Motor Skills Pick up objects with hands Grasp small objects with hands (e.g., IV tubing, pencil) Write with pen or pencil Key/type (e.g., use a computer) Pinch/pick or otherwise work with fingers (e.g., manipulate a syringe) Twist (e.g., turn objects/knobs using hands) Squeeze with finger (e.g., eye dropper) Physical Endurance Stand (e.g., at client side during surgical or therapeutic procedure) Sustain repetitive movements (e.g., CPR) Maintain physical tolerance (e.g., work entire shift) Physical strength Push and pull 25 pounds (e.g., position clients) Support 25 pounds of weight (e.g., ambulate client) Lift 25 pounds (e.g., pick up a child, transfer client) Move light objects weighing up to 10 pounds (e.g., IV poles) Move heavy objects weighing from 11 to 50 pounds Defend self against combative client Carry equipment/supplies Use upper body strength (e.g., perform CPR, physically restrain a client) Squeeze with hands (e.g., operate fire extinguisher) Mobility Twist, bend Stand Stoop/squat Move quickly (e.g., response to an emergency) Climb (e.g., ladders/stools/stairs) Walk Hearing Hear normal speaking level sounds (e.g., person-to-person report) Hear faint voices Hear faint body sounds (e.g., blood pressure sounds, assess placement of tubes) Hear in situations when not able to see lips (e.g., when masks are used) Hear auditory alarms (e.g., monitors, fire alarms, call bells) Visual See objects up to 20 inches away (e.g. information on a computer screen, skin conditions) See objects up to 20 feet away (e.g. client in a room) See objects more than 20 feet away (e.g., client at end of hall) Use depth perception

4 Use peripheral vision Distinguish color (e.g., color codes on supplies, charts, bed) Distinguish color intensity (e.g., flushed skin, skin paleness) Reading Read and understand written documents in English (e.g., policies, protocols) Smell Detect odors from client (e.g., foul smelling drainage, alcohol breath) Detect smoke Detect gases or noxious smells Arithmetic Competence Read and understand columns of writing (e.g., flow sheet, charts) Read digital displays Read graphic printouts (e.g., EKG) Calibrate equipment Convert numbers to and/or from the Metric System Read graphs (e.g., vital sign sheets) Tell time Measure time (e.g., count duration of contractions, etc.) Count rates (e.g., drips/minute, pulse) Use measuring tools (e.g., thermometer) Read measurement marks (e.g., measurement tapes, scales, etc.) Add, subtract, multiply, and/or divide whole numbers Compute fractions (e.g., medication dosages) Use a calculator Write numbers in records Emotional Stability Establish therapeutic boundaries Provide client with emotional support Adapt to changing environment/stress Deal with the unexpected (e.g., client going bad, crisis) Focus attention on task, including in distracting/chaotic environment Monitor own emotions Perform multiple responsibilities concurrently Handle strong emotions (e.g., grief) Analytical Thinking Transfer knowledge from one situation to another Process information Evaluate outcomes Problem solve Prioritize tasks Use long-term memory Use short-term memory Critical Thinking Identify cause-effect relationships Plan/control activities for others Synthesize knowledge and skills Sequence information Interpersonal Skills Negotiate interpersonal conflict Respect differences in clients Establish rapport with clients

5 Establish rapport with coworkers Communication skills Teach (e.g., client/family about health care) Explain procedures Give oral reports in English (e.g., report on client s condition to others) Interact with others (e.g., health care workers) Speak on the telephone Influence people Direct the activities of others in English Convey information through writing in English (e.g., progress notes) Transferring from another Nursing Program The John Tyler Community College Nursing Program is not accepting transfer nursing students into the program at this time. Nondiscrimination Policy John Tyler Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability in its programs or activities. Inquiries related to the College s nondiscrimination policy should be directed to the dean of student services.