www.gtcc.edu An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity College LPN-RN BRIDGE ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING APPLICANT INFORMATION 2016 Deadline: March 8, 2016 The Associates degree in Nursing for the returning LPN is a three semester curriculum that begins each summer semester. It is a limited enrollment program in which applicants must meet minimum requirements by the specific deadline date to be considered for admission. Please note that meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. Your official program of study while working on pre-requisites for the Associate degree in Nursing program is Associate in General Education (AGE). AGE is an Associate degree program for students who are interested in pursuing a program of study in general education. This curriculum provides an introduction to the liberal arts and enables the student to tailor the program beyond that point to meet their personal needs and interests. Once you have been selected into the Nursing program, the Admissions Office will change your major. If you are not selected, you are welcome to update your Limited Enrollment status and continue taking classes in AGE or change you major to a non-limited enrollment program. Applicants who meet the minimum requirements must meet with an Admissions Officer for completion of a Nursing Minimum Admissions Requirements (MAR) review. This meeting must be completed by the deadline date listed above. Applicants who are not admitted must re-apply, complete a new MAR and Ranking if they wish to be considered for the admission opportunity. GTCC reserves the right to change curriculum and admission requirements without prior notice
PHASE I: MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (MAR) 1. Complete a college application and submit official high school, GED, or Adult High School, and college transcripts. (College transcripts will be reviewed for possible transfer credit.) 2. Submit valid current Unrestricted Practical Nursing License. 3. Meet Minimum Placement Scores: (if required) Applicants must be eligible to register for college-level English and Math as evidenced by measures of college-level readiness listed below. PLACEMENT TESTS NC DAP COMPASS ASSET ACCUPLACER (CPT) Math English** DMA010 7 Writing 70 Writing Skills 41 Sentence Skills 86 DMA020 7 DRE096 Passed Reading 81 Reading Skills 41 Reading Skills 80 DMA030 7 DRE097 Passed Algebra 46 Elem. Algebra 41 Elem. Algebra 55 DMA040 7 DRE098 Passed DMA050 7 Placement test scores are valid for five years. Applicants who do not meet minimum scores should enroll in the appropriate developmental courses. All developmental courses must be completed by the deadline date for admission. College English or Algebra courses with a grade of C or higher may waive some of the tests. Acceptable SAT, ACT, PLAN, or PSAT scores within the past five years may also waive placement testing. SAT, ACT, PLAN, PSAT Component PLAN PSAT SAT ACT English 15 45 500 18 Reading 18 47 500 22 Math 19 47 500 22 An unweighted high school GPA of 2.6 or higher may waive placement testing (graduation within the last 5 years). The student must meet specific high school course requirements for high school GPA consideration. DRE Placement was not determined at the time of publication. Applicants who have completed DRE coursework must be eligible to register for college-level English prior to completing their MAR Review. Please see an Admissions Officer to determine the need for placement testing. 4. Meet Biology and General Education Requirements: Anatomy and Physiology I & II within the last 10 years PSY 150 AND PSY 241 (General & Developmental Psychology) 3 additional credits from the COM, HUM/FA, OR second English electives. 5. Complete Minimum Admissions Requirements (MAR) Review: You must meet with an Admissions Advisor to complete the MAR Review and to receive the TEAS testing pass. Failure to do so will hinder you proceeding to the next phase of the admission requirements. No appointment is necessary. PHASE II: TEST OF ESSENTIAL ACADEMIC SKILLS (TEAS 5.0) NOTE: EVERY APPLICANT MUST TAKE THIS TEST The minimum score of 62 is required in order to proceed to the next phase of the admission process. Guidelines include: As a prospective nursing candidate, you may test twice in a 6 month period. Scores from other colleges will be accepted (must be TEAS 5.0). The fee is $55 per test for GTCC students, $90 for non-gtcc students, and is not covered by financial aid. Study Material may be purchased at www.atitesting.com. 2
PHASE III: RANKING REVIEW Ranking review is required in order to be considered for the class for which you have met the minimum requirements and must be complete by the deadline date. Only courses completed by the deadline date will be used for ranking. Biology courses over 10 years old will not be considered for transfer credit or points in the ranking. Courses with a grade of C will meet graduation requirements but have no point value in the ranking review. Points A=12 B=8 Curriculum Courses for Ranking BIO 165 (Anatomy & Physiology I) * BIO 166 (Anatomy & Physiology II) * A=6 ENG 111 (Expository Writing) B=4 ENG 112 or ENG 114 (Research) PSY 150 (General Psychology) * PSY 241 (Developmental Psychology) * COM 110, 120, or 231 (Communications) * HUM/FA Elective ** *courses required to meet MAR **HUM/FA elective options: ART 111, ART 114, ART 115, MUS 110, MUS 112, PHI 215, PHI 240, HUM 115 NOTE: The biology sequence (Anatomy & Physiology I&II) must be completed at the same college or university to receive transfer credit for both courses at GTCC. Points Additional Ranking Items 1 TEAS score 63-75 2 TEAS score 76-88 3 TEAS score 89-100 2 Completion of college Algebra/math (MAT 143 or higher) with a grade of B or better 2 Completion of college Chemistry with a grade of B or better 2 Completion of college Microbiology with a grade of B or better 1 Completion of CIS 110 or CIS 111 with a grade of B or better 2 Completion of the Practical Nursing Program at GTCC Total Points for Ranking: Adding together the grade points and additional ranking points will determine your total points. Students with the highest points will be accepted. The exact number of students accepted depends on the available space in each program. In case of applicants with the same number of points, the applicant with the highest number of academic points will be ranked higher. Notification Procedure: Letters will be mailed to those who complete the ranking review (accepted, alternate and declined applicants). If you did not meet the requirements (see pages 2&3), were not accepted or declined admission and wish to be considered for the next available class you must: Submit a Limited Enrollment Application Update form Attend another information session if necessary (valid for one year from the date of attendance) Complete all admissions requirements (including a new MAR) Resubmit evidence for additional ranking points For more information related to the application process, please contact: Tiffany Bryant Admissions Officer tsbryant1@gtcc.edu 3
Important Notes to all Applicants 1. Students must have a GPA of 2.0 or better in order to graduate. Students who receive a grade of D in a general education course (other than BIO) can graduate as long as their GPA is at least 2.0. However, a grade of D in a general education course will not transfer to another institution, nor will GTCC accept a grade of D for credit from another institution. Nursing students must have a C or better in Anatomy and Physiology I & II in order to graduate. 2. The Nursing Program faculty reserves the right to revise or change course requirements in accordance with applicable state laws, Board of Nursing requirements, college requirements, and /or at the discretion of the Nursing Faculty. By accepting admission into the Nursing program, the student agrees to at all times abide by the Nursing Program requirements and procedures as set forth in the Nursing Student Handbook and the respective nursing course syllabus issued at the beginning of each term for each course. Such student is bound by such requirements and procedures regardless of whether they were established before or after the date of enrollment in the Nursing Program. Changes made after the publication of the Handbook will be posted as an Addendum to the handbook. 3. Individuals completing the nursing program are eligible to apply to take a licensing examination, which they must pass in order to receive a license to practice nursing. The licensing board does require information regarding conviction of a felony and/or misdemeanor and/or current charges on the application for licensure and MAY DECIDE NOT TO LICENSE an individual based on the result of an investigation of those particular charges. 4. Upon admission, students will be required to have a criminal background check, a drug screen, and an OIG review (Office of Inspector General). Healthcare agencies that are utilized for clinical and/or internship experiences require this evaluation.. If a student is denied agency access due to a positive check or screening, there will be no placement at an alternate site, and the subsequent inability of the student to complete their clinical education will result in their inability to continue in the health science program. 4
GUILFORD TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE NURSING PROGRAMS TECHNICAL STANDARDS The mission of the Nursing Department at GTCC is to prepare graduates for entry-level positions in nursing. All students will be expected to perform assigned skills and class assignments at the same level, with or without accommodations. It is the responsibility of the applicant to read the technical standards carefully and ask for clarification of any standard that is not understood. Any disability affecting the ability to comply with these technical standards must be evaluated by disability Access Service staff. It is important to request accommodations early enough to allow the disability Access staff adequate time to evaluate the request and to make recommendations for reasonable accommodation. Instructors will make the necessary accommodations on the recommendation of disability Access Services (accommodations should be in writing). To be successful in the Nursing Programs, students will need to demonstrate the following skill/abilities. COMMUNICATION Students must complete ENG 090 or have scored above 70 on the Compass Placement Test or above 41 on the Asset Test for writing skills and above 61 on the Compass Placement Test or above 41 on the Asset Test for reading skills. Reading: *Reading tasks require the ability to read textbooks, procedure manuals, medical records, and electronic data. *Writing tasks require the ability to write legibly such items as numbers, reports, and documentation in clients medical records. Verbal Communication: *Students must have adequate hearing/speech to allow for oral communication with clients and other health team members in face-to-face and automated situations. MATH SKILLS Students are required to have completed MAT 070 or to have scored above 40 on the Compass Test (Algebra) or to have scored above 41 on the Asset Test (Elementary Algebra) *Students must be able to perform mathematical/algebraic calculations when assessing/evaluating client data, administering medications, and counting medical supplies. ANALYTICAL/COMPREHENSION SKILLS *Students must be able to apply the principles of aseptic techniques and OSHA regulations during experiences. *Students must be able to analyze client data and determine appropriate nursing intervention. *Students must be able to use short and long-term memory. *Students must apply critical thinking techniques to problem solve. VISION *Students must have visual acuity to differentiate normal/abnormal client assessments and read medical records. *Students must have adequate depth perception in order to transport and ambulate clients PHYSICAL/EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS *The student will be required to provide proof of physical/mental health by submitting a completed and signed NC Community College medical form documenting their immunizations, past and current medical history. *The student will be in a lab setting for 3-6 hours and a clinical setting for 8-12 hours a day. *The student should be able to stand and/or walk up to 12 hours per day. *The student should be able to work continuously for up to 3 hours. *The student should be able to push heavy equipment or clients in wheelchairs or stretchers weighting up to 300 lbs. *The student should be able to lift and manipulate/move 50 lbs several times in a 3 hour period. *The student should have tactile perception in order to perform palpation functions of physical assessment. *The student should have fine motor ability to perform skills such as insertion of catheters, wound care, and manipulate equipment. BEHAVIORAL SKILLS *The student will be expected to arrive for classes on time. *The student will be expected to work in groups. *The student will be expected to work on lab/clinic skills assigned times. *The student will be expected to maintain academic honesty. *The student will be expected to work collaboratively with others. *The student is expected to conduct him/herself in an adult manner. *The student will be expected to adhere to the Code of Ethics of the American Nurses Association. Pending Approval 5