Nursing - ADN

Admissions Requirements

Students have options for admission into the Nursing Program.  With the assistance of an HGTC health science advisor, you can determine the best option for you based upon your academic credentials. 

Student requirements AFTER being accepted into Limited Admission Nursing 
After applying and being accepted to the Limited Admission phase of the Nursing program, students will receive a Nursing program acceptance letter from the HGTC admssion office which provides instructions and due dates for the following requirements.

1. Criminal Background Check*
2. Urine Drug Screening*
3. Submit a Health Sciences Division Student Health Record Form indicating the candidate can perform the physical tasks required in the program prior to enrollment in the first nursing course*.
4. Complete and pass the General Hospital Orientation*.
5. Proof of CPR certification for Health Care Providers prior to enrollment in the first nursing course and throughout curriculum.
6. Payment of a non-refundable tuition deposit.
7. All applicants must be at least 17 years of age by the semester of admittance to Nursing 101.
8. For readmission and progression guidelines, see the Nursing Student Handbook.
9. For students seeking transfer credits from other institutions, see the Nursing Student Handbook.
10. Other expenses for which you are responsible may include, but are not limited to: purchasing scrubs, shoes,  transportation to clinical sites, and Licensing Exam fees.

Students Progression Requirements After Enrolling in NUR courses

Once enrolled in the Limited Access Nursing program, to progress students must receive a minimum grade of "C" or better on all Nursing General Education courses** AND all NUR-prefixed courses. Grades below "C" are considered course failures. For further information regarding progression, see the Nursing Student Handbook.

*Students should NOT complete these items until recieving official Nursing progam acceptance email/letter from HGTC's admission office with due dates.

**Nursing General Education courses include BIO 210, BIO 211, BIO 225, ENG 101, ENG 102, MAT 110/120, PSY 201, SPC 205 and Humanities.

Admissions Requirements

Submit the HGTC General College Admission application , be sure to designate Nursing as your major on the application to be admitted to Phase I General Admission for Nursing Pathways. 

Phase I - General Admission for Nursing Pathway

1. Take the TEAS test if you have not taken in the past two (2) years.
2. Work with your advisor to select Option A (Direct Admission) or Option B (General Education Courses prior to admission) and complete the Program Admissions Application meeting all requirements for your selected option as listed below.

* Required classes include BIO 210, BIO 211, BIO 225, ENG 101, ENG 102, MAT 110/120, PSY 201, SPC 205 and Humanities.

NOTE: BIO courses (BIO 210, 211, and 225) must be completed within a 5-year time limit at HGTC or a 10-year time limit if you have a bachelor’s or master’s degree. MAT has a 10-year time limit.

Phase II - Students Admitted to Limited Access Nursing Program

• After applying to Phase II, students will be accepted on a first qualified basis.
• Students accepted into Phase II will receive a Nursing Program Acceptance letter from the HGTC admission office providing next steps and due dates for enrolling in the Limited Access Nursing program.
• HGTC does not maintain a wait list future admission. An applicant who receives notification they were not admitted to the program must resubmit an application by the program application deadline date to be considered for admission to the next available class.
• All nursing applicants must be at least 17 years of age by the semester of admittance to NUR 101.

• Program Admissions Application
• STEPS Session

Student Resources

• Nursing Student Handbook
• Program Cost

Forms

• Clinical Skills Checklist
• Clinical Requirements
• Background Check
• Nursing Readmission Form

The Associate nursing program at Horry-Georgetown Technical College at the Grand Strand Campus and Georgetown Campuses located in Myrtle Beach and Georgetown, South Carolina, is accredited by the:

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate Degree nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program.

For more information on HGTC's accreditations, visit our accreditations page.

Program Effectiveness

Mission Statement
The Horry-Georgetown Technical College Department of Nursing is committed to supporting and implementing the mission statement of the College by:
a) Providing quality educational programs that prepare competent practical nursing and associate degree nursing graduates for entry level employment in a variety of contemporary health care environments and thereby contribute to meeting health care needs and supporting economic progress of the diverse communities served.
b) Promoting a student-centered learning environment that fosters the development of nursing professionals who demonstrate a commitment to safe, patient-centered care through effective clinical decisions, collaborative skills, and technological proficiency.
c) Providing an educational foundation that inspires a commitment to lifelong career education and professional growth.
d) Supporting the creation of alternative avenues for entry into nursing education programs that addresses community needs.

Learning Outcomes
1. Promote a culture of safety within contemporary health care environments.
2. Formulate effective clinical judgments, using analytical processes and the effective use of information technology, to guide the delivery of quality nursing.
3. Facilitate coordinated patient care by integrating effective communication skills with interdisciplinary collaborative processes.
4. Model behaviors that demonstrate accountability and reflect standards of the profession.
5. Manage patient centered care that values the individual rights and needs while
respecting diversity.

Applicants to the Nursing-ADN program should be aware a current, unrestricted license may be required to practice in the state in which you intend to reside/practice. Each state is unique in its licensure requirements. Students are encouraged to reach out to the program chair for more information and assistance with understanding professional licensure.

A well-qualified nursing staff is essential for high-quality healthcare. This ongoing need presents graduates of HGTC's Nursing program with a wealth of employment opportunities and excellent earning potential. Hospital nursing is just one of the many areas where nurses practice. Examples of other practice settings include:

For more information about careers, visit O*Net Online for an overview of South Carolina and National earnings statistics, and Career Services for more employment, career, and professional development resources.