Practical Nursing Admissions Requirements

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1 Practical Nursing Admissions Requirements

2 HEALTH PROGRAMS ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS Below are the general admissions requirements for all health programs followed by the program specific requirements. Please keep in mind that admission to all health programs is a two-step process. The Practical Nursing Program is approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. Contact the Board of Nursing at P.O. Box 2129, Raleigh, NC or 4516 Lake Boone Trail, Raleigh, NC or call for questions about the approved program. Step 1: Complete your SPCC Admissions File 1. Complete the SPCC Application for Admission Submit an application for admission online at If you already have a CFNC, use your login information to fill out SPCC s application. If you do not have a CFNC account, you will create one as the first step of the application. Keep track of your account information. You may apply to only one health program. 2. Submit official high school, High School Equivalent, or adult high school transcript It is your responsibility to request transcripts and pay any applicable fees. Official transcripts should be mailed directly from the issuing institution/agency to SPCC. Unofficial (student-issued/faxed/ ed) transcripts will not be accepted. 3. Submit official transcripts from all colleges listed on your application A Request for Transcript Evaluation Form must be completed and sent to the Registrar for evaluation of prior course transfer credit. General Education credits over 10 years old can be appealed through the Transfer Credit Appeal process. All foreign transcripts (secondary and post-secondary) must be evaluated by an authorized translation company at the student s expense. To evaluate foreign transcripts, the transcript, course descriptions, and the grade system must be translated. 4. Prepare for and take the College Placement Test (CPT) You have one opportunity to take the CPT (Reading, Math Diagnostic, and Computer Competency). This initial test is free. Students are strongly encouraged to thoroughly review test study material and use our test preparatory services. Visit the Testing Center webpage for study resources. Reading, Math, and Computer diagnostic scores are good for five years. Accuplacer Reading, Sentence Skills, Computer Competency, Arithmetic, and Algebra scores are good for five (5) years. All students are required to take the CPT unless exempt by a waiver. High school graduates within five (5) years of enrolling that meet certain college ready requirements (Multiple Measures). SAT scores of at least 500 on Critical Reading and Writing and 500 on Mathematics will exempt student from the CPT. 2

3 ACT scores of at least 22 on Reading and 18 on English and at least 22 on Mathematics will exempt student from CPT. Completion of college-level English and math (with a grade of C or higher) from a regionally accredited institution within 10 years of enrolling. Completion of Developmental courses in English and math (with a grade of C or higher) within 3 years of application packet deadline. Completion of a Bachelor s degree or higher. Appropriate scores on Advanced Placement (AP) or College Level Examination Program (CLEP) exams. SPCC must receive an official score report from ACT, the College Board, or from the college where the Diagnostic was taken. SPCC must receive official high school and/or college transcripts for any waivers related to course credit or degree completion. Students submitting a Transfer Credit Appeal will have to take the CPT even if a waiver is awarded. 5. Complete the New Student Orientation online View the online orientation video at Flash Player is required. At the end, you will be asked to answer a few questions correctly and then enter your personal information. Step 2: Practical Nursing Admission Requirements 1. Have valid required College Placement Test scores or appropriate developmental coursework completed within 3 years of program deadline. 2. Attend mandatory How to Apply to Health Program Workshop offered at various times on both campus. To reserve your seat, contact Enrollment Services. The workshop is valid for that academic year (July 1 to June 30). After your SPCC admission application is submitted, attend this workshop as soon as possible. Details on scheduling your appointment will be ed to you after you submit your application for admission. 3. Current certification as a Nurse Assistant I with listing on the North Carolina Nurse Aide I Registry. For more information on becoming a CNA, visit Career Development & Continuing Education, Medical Professions, Nurse Assistant I. Note: The Nurse Assistant I program must be state-approved with theory, lab, and clinical components. Fast-track NAI programs do not qualify for admission into the Practical Nursing program at SPCC. 4. Current CPR certification, to include first aid, child, infant, and adult CPR. This course is available through SPCC s Career Development & Continuing Education Division, at Career Development & Continuing Education, Medical Professions, CPR & First Aid Certification. 5. Take the TEAS V test and submit a copy of your TEAS V score with your packet. TEAS V scores are valid for two (2) years prior to the program application deadline. Contact 3

4 the Testing Center at the LLP or OCH campus to set up an appointment for this test. (See page 11 for Testing Center Permission Form TEAS.) TEAS scores not taken at SPCC must be officially transferred from ATI Testing and must be the same version administered at SPCC (TEAS V). You must have at least a 60 Adjusted Individual Total Score on TEAS V to be considered for Admission 6. All course work must be at least a C and your program GPA must be at least a 2.5 to be considered for admission. 4

5 PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM Application Period Ends March 31, 2015 How do I apply for admission to the Practical Nursing program? Complete Step 1 and 2 listed on pages 2, 3, and 4. When you have completed both steps, collect only the required documents listed below and put them into a 9 x12 envelope with your full name, SPCC ID, and program printed clearly in the upper right corner. Your packet should only include: Practical Nursing Application pages 9 and 10. A printout from the North Carolina Nurse Aide I Registry to prove current certification. Copy of current CPR card or certification document. Copy of TEAS V test results. (Minimum 60 total adjusted score). When are students admitted into the Practical Nursing program? Health programs at SPCC have limited enrollment and a competitive admissions process. Students are admitted into the Practical Nursing program beginning fall semester each year. Students who submit a complete application packet by the March 31 deadline will be given priority consideration for admission for the fall semester class. NOTE: If the number of qualified applicants meeting the March 31 deadline is not sufficient to fill all program openings, complete application packets will continue to be accepted until the maximum enrollment number is met. What do I need to do to be considered for entry into the Practical Nursing program? To be considered for admission into the Practical Nursing program, you must complete the requirements listed on pages 2, 3, and 4 and submit a complete admission packet by the deadline. What are the required CPT scores for the Practical Nursing program? Combined Reading and Sentence Skills score 151 or higher Computer Skills: 80 Arithmetic: 55 (MAT 060) Algebra: 75 (MAT 070 and MAT 080) OR Mastery in DMA 010 through DMA 080 If you do not meet these required CPT scores, you must enroll in and complete the appropriate developmental course(s). Recent SAT, ACT, ASSET or COMPASS scores may be used in place of some of these requirements. CPT test scores are valid for five (5) years. What is a TEAS test? The TEAS V (Test of Essential Academic Skills) measures basic essential academic skills related to success in nursing programs in English, reading, mathematics, and 5

6 science. For more information on the TEAS V test, go to TEAS study guides are available at SPCC bookstores or at for purchase. How do I take the TEAS test? Contact the SPCC Testing Center for a TEAS test appointment (see page 12 for contact information). The TEAS test may be taken once every three (3) months, for a cost of $45 (fee subject to change) per test (payable to SPCC s Business Office on the day of the test). Complete the Testing Center Permission Form TEAS (see page 12), attach the receipt for payment of the testing fee, and bring both to the Testing Center on the day of your appointment. Be sure to bring a photo ID to your testing appointment! You must have at least a 60 Adjusted Individual Total Score on TEAS V to be considered for admission. NOTE: Calculators and outside study aids are not allowed during the test. Use of these or refusal to follow all Testing Center rules will result in test disqualification. Is there a waiting list? There is no waiting list to enter into any SPCC health program. Students are chosen for the Practical Nursing program based on their TEAS V score. You must have at least a 60 Adjusted Individual Total Score on TEAS V to be considered for admission into the Practical Nursing Program. If you are not accepted into the program for the upcoming fall semester, your packet will be shredded. Please make a copy of your packet documentation prior to submission. Enrollment Services is not able to copy your packet for you. How will I know if I m accepted into the Practical Nursing program? You will receive a letter from the Admissions Office within a month of the program application deadline notifying you of your provisional acceptance into the program. ONCE YOU RECEIVE THIS LETTER, you must do the following: (1) Attend the Practical Nursing orientation session. (2) Submit the Student Medical Form for North Carolina Community College System Institutions. Applicants accepted for admission into the Practical Nursing program may be required to complete a criminal background check and a drug screen after notification of acceptance and prior to participation in the onsite clinical portion of the program. Based on the results of the criminal background check and the drug screen, hospitals or clinical facilities where you will participate in onsite training may deny you access to their facility, resulting in your inability to complete the clinical portion of the Practical Nursing program. If you are unable to complete the clinical portion of your training, you will be unable to progress in the program. How do I calculate my GPA? Only use your completed general education courses that are required for your program. If you ve repeated a course, use the highest grade for calculations. Transfer credit is calculated using the grade earned at your previous college. Grades and credit hours can be obtained from your GO! account. 6

7 Please use the blank GPA calculation chart below to determine your GPA. Course Grade Credit Hours Quality Points Letter Value ENG 111 x = BIO 163 x = PSY 150 x = Letter Grade : Numerical Value: A B C D F Totals GPA = Total Quality Points Total Credit Hours My GPA is: Please note: Students are strongly encouraged to complete General Education courses listed above prior to starting the NUR courses. Disability Services SPCC provides an ongoing program of services that encourages students with disabilities to integrate themselves into all aspects of college life. The Disability Services provider is available to assist with registration, counseling, academic advisement and arrangements for appropriate accommodation. Reasonable accommodations are established on an individual basis. Students must provide documentation of a disability from a physician or other licensed professional in order to establish eligibility for services. (Please see the SPCC College Catalog for further details.) Enrollment Services Contact Information Offices are located in Student Services on the L.L. Polk and Old Charlotte Highway Campuses 7

8 Practical Nursing Diploma (D45660) 48 Credit Hours The Practical Nursing curriculum prepares individuals with the knowledge and skills to provide nursing care to children and adults. Students will participate in assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care. Graduates are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) which is required for practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Employment opportunities include hospitals, rehabilitation/long term care/home health facilities, clinics, and physicians offices. General Education Requirements Course Number Course Name Lec Lab Credit Composition: ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry Natural Sciences/Mathematics: BIO 163 Basic Anatomy & Physiology Social/Behavioral Sciences PSY 150 General Psychology Total 11* *Students are encouraged to complete General Education courses prior to beginning NUR courses. Fall Semester Course Number Course Name Lec Lab/ Clinic Credit NUR 101 Practical Nursing I 7 6/6 11 NUR 118 Nutrition and Diet Therapy 2 2/0 2 Total 13 Spring Semester Course Number Course Name Lec Lab/ Clinic Credit NUR 102 Practical Nursing II 8 0/12 12 NUR 117 Pharmacology 1 3/0 1 NUR 103AB Practical Nursing III (Part I) 3 0/0 3 Total 17 Summer Term Course Number Course Name Lec Lab/ Clinic Credit NUR 103BB Practical Nursing III 3 0/12 7 Total 7 8

9 SOUTH PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM APPLICATION PACKET Application Period Ends March 31, 2015 NAME: SPCC STUDENT ID: STREET ADDRESS: CITY/STATE/ZIP: PHONE NUMBER: I was previously in this program at SPCC. I was in a Practical Nursing program at another college. STEP 1: SPCC Admissions File My SPCC admissions file is complete. (see pages 2, 3, and 4). All transcript evaluations, transfer credit appeals, and/or grade forgiveness evaluations have been completed prior to submitting my application packet. STEP 2: Practical Nursing Program Requirements Met CPT scores or completed appropriate developmental coursework. Copy of current CPR card or certification document. Printout from the North Carolina Nurse Aide I Registry showing proof of current certification. Note: The Nurse Assistant I program must be state-approved with theory, lab, and clinical components. Fast-track NAI programs do not qualify for admission into the Practical Nursing program at SPCC. My CNA was completed through (college or agency) Attended How to Apply to Health Program Workshop on. Copy of TEAS V score taken within two years of the application packet deadline. (Minimum 60). My TEAS Score Date Transferred (if applicable) TEAS tests not taken at SPCC must be officially transferred from ATI Testing and must be the same version as the TEAS version administered at SPCC (TEAS V). My GPA is 9

10 **You are not eligible to submit an application packet if you have not completed all of the above. You MUST have a grade of C or higher and a GPA of 2.5 or higher on all college coursework (including course credit transferred from other colleges) that is required for graduation from the Practical Nursing program in order to be considered for admission into this program. I certify that all information submitted is both complete and accurate. Signature: Print Name: Date of Submission: Place these pages and only required documentation in a 9 x12 envelope with your name, SPCC ID, and program clearly printed in the upper right corner of the envelope by March 31, 2015, to the Admissions Office in Student Services. Double check packet prior to submission. Letters will be mailed within a month of program deadline notifying you of your status. 10

11 SOUTH PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE TESTING CENTER PERMISSION FORM TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) Make an appointment with the Testing Center on either the LLP campus or the OCH campus to take the TEAS test. This form, along with your SPCC s Business Office receipt showing payment of the $45 (fee subject to change) TEAS testing fee, must be presented to the Testing Specialist before you will be admitted. In order to take the TEAS, you must have a valid ATI login (username and password). Setup your account prior to your test date and bring your account information with you to your testing appointment. Details on setting up an ATI account are on the Testing Center webpage at Before taking the TEAS test, you must agree to the following: I have met all CPT scores and/or developmental requirements for my chosen program of study. I am prepared to take the TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) for entrance into my chosen program. I understand that I may take this test once every three (3) months at SPCC, and that TEAS retests will not be accepted once I have submitted my program admission packet for consideration. I understand that there is a $45 (fee subject to change) nonrefundable fee for each time I take the TEAS test. I understand that no calculators or other study aids are allowed in the Testing Center. I understand that I must follow all Testing Center rules. If not, my TEAS score will be disqualified. Signature: Print Name: Date: SPCC ID: Attach Business Office receipt showing your $45 fee (subject to change) payment to this permission form. Present the receipt, permission form, and valid photo ID to the Testing Specialist when you are scheduled to take the TEAS test. Testing Center Contact Information Please indicate the campus you will be testing on: L. L. Polk Campus Old Charlotte Highway Campus 11

12 L. L. Polk Campus Mail: PO Box 126, Polkton, NC US 74, Polkton, NC or Old Charlotte Highway Campus Mail: PO Box 5041, Monroe, NC Old Charlotte Hwy., Monroe, NC or Lockhart-Taylor Center 514 N. Washington St., Wadesboro, NC or Center for Technology & Health Education Mail: PO Box 5041, Monroe, NC Old Charlotte Highway, Monroe, NC or