www.gtcc.edu An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity College NURSING APPLICANT ADMISSION INFORMATION 014 NOTE: Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) and Practical Nursing (PN) are limited enrollment programs. Evening & Weekend Associate Degree Nursing Day Associate Degree Nursing Practical Nursing Begins the Spring of each year with approximately 40-45 students admitted. Begins the Fall of each year with approximately 70-80 students admitted. Begins the Fall of each year with approximately 30 students admitted. Deadline: September 10, 013 Deadline: February 11, 014 Deadline: April 8, 014 GTCC reserves the right to change curriculum and admission requirements without prior notice.
PHASE I: MINUMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS To be considered for admission to the program, applicants must meet the minimum requirements by the specific deadline. Meeting minimum requirements, however, does not guarantee admission. 1. Complete college admission process: Current nursing application, submit official high school, GED, or Adult High School, and college transcripts. (College transcripts will be reviewed for possible transfer credit.). Attend a mandatory nursing applicant information session: Sessions are valid for one year from the date of attendance. Children are not allowed to attend the sessions. The dates are listed at: http://www.gtcc.edu/programs-of-study/nursing.aspx 3. Meet minimum placement test scores: College level English or Algebra courses with a grade of C or better may waive placement test. Appropriate SAT/ACT scores less than 3 years old may waive placement tests: SAT ACT Writing 500 English 18 Critical Thinking 500 Reading 1 Math 500 Math College placement test score requirements are: COMPASS ASSET CPT Writing 70 Writing Skills 41 Writing Skills 86 Reading 81 Reading Skills 41 Reading 80 Algebra 46 Elem. Algebra 41 Elem. Algebra 55 Applicants who do not meet these minimum scores must enroll and complete the appropriate developmental courses by the deadline date of the program for which you are applying. 4. Meet biology competency: Choose one Completion of high school biology and one additional lab science course with a grade of C or better within the past 3 years. Completion of college biology course with a grade of C or better within the past 10 years. Completion of BIO 094 within the past 3 years. 5. Completion of a North Carolina State Approved Nursing Assistant I course within the last ten years & current listing on NC Nurse Aide I Registry: For a complete listing of state approved schools, check the following website: www.ncdhhs.gov/dhsr/hcpr/guide.html You can provide evidence of course completion by: Submitting an official transcript from the school where the course was completed. Submitting an official high school transcript showing Medical Careers I & II (with a grade of C or better). Be sure to review your transcript to ensure both courses were completed. Submitting a letter (on official letterhead) from the NC Nurse Aide Registry validating state approval of the institution where the student completed the NA I course. 6. Complete Minimum Admissions Requirements (MAR) Review: You must meet with an Admissions Advisor to complete the MAR Review. 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 65 is required in order to proceed to the next phase of the admission process. Guidelines include: Ø As a prospective nursing candidate, you may test twice in a 6 month period. Ø Scores from other colleges will be accepted and scores are valid for years. Ø The testing fee is $35 (per test) and is not covered by financial aid. Study Material may be purchased at www.atitesting.com. PHASE III: RANKING REVIEW I. CURRICULUM COURSE RANKING POINTS 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. CIS 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. RANKING POINTS AWARDED: High School Graduates 011 High School Graduates Anatomy & Physiology I & II: A=1 B=8 All other college courses: A=6 B=4 High School Graduates Adv. Biology, Honors Adv. Math (Algebra III/Trig/Cal): A=10 B=6 All other high school courses: A=5 B=3 COURSES USED FOR RANKING: 011 High School Graduates *BIO 165 (Anatomy & Physiology I) *BIO 166 (Anatomy & Physiology II) *ENG 111 (Expository Writing) *PSY 110 (Life Span Dev-PN only) ENG 11 or ENG 114 (Research) PSY 150 (General Psychology) PSY 41 (Dev. Psychology) COM 110, 10, or 31 (Communications) CIS 110 or CIS 111(Information Systems) HUM / FA Elective *Indicates courses used for PN ranking. *10 th grade English *11 th grade English *Biology *Advanced Biology Geometry or Tech Math II Algebra II Honors Math (Algebra III/Trig/Cal) Chemistry Computer Applications I & II *Indicates courses used for PN ranking. NOTE: Biology sequence (A&P I & II) must be completed at the same college or university to receive credit for both courses at GTCC. Students who transfer A & P credit from another college must have completed both courses in order to receive ranking points. PN CANDIDATES: If you considering admission to the LPN-RN option at a later date, it is recommended that you complete PSY 41 with the prerequisite course of PSY 150. 3
II. ADDITIONAL RANKING POINTS: Point 1 3 5 4 3 5 Item TEAS score 66-75 TEAS score 76-85 TEAS score 86-100 Current non-credit health related certification other than CNA (EMT, phlebotomist, etc.) Completion of a college level Allied Health Degree & Diploma Program College level Allied Health course completed in the last 5 years Completion of Anatomy and Physiology I & II with a grade of C or better Completion of college Algebra/math (MAT 140 or higher) with a grade of B or better Completion of college Chemistry with a grade of B or better Completion of college Microbiology with a grade of B or better Satisfactory completion of any ACA course Health Occupations or Medical Careers course completed in high school within the last 3 year with a grade of C or better Completion of high school College Tech Prep Curriculum or Completion of a College Tech Prep course of study in a Health Sciences Pathway within the last 3 years. 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: Notification 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 &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 GTCC reserves the right to change curriculum and admission requirements without prior notice 4
Important Notes to all Applicants 1. Applicants who have taken BIO 165/166 must have a grade of C or better in those courses. Students who have a grade of D in a general education course can still be admitted and graduate from the Nursing program for which they have been admitted. 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. Students must have a GPA of.0 or better in order to graduate.. The Nursing Program faculty reserves the right to revise or change course requirements accordance 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. 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. 5
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 8-1 hours a day. *The student should be able to stand and/or walk up to 1 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. Revised 3/05 Pending Approval 6