Nursing - ADN

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Specific Admission Requirements for Program
Applicants will be accepted into the Nursing - ADN program by completing a weighted admission form. Students with the highest scores will receive admission to the program. A waiting list of applicants will not be maintained for future admission. An applicant who receives notification that he/she was not admitted to the program must resubmit the Nursing - ADN Application by the program application deadline date to be considered for admission to the next available class. Weighted admission forms are available on the Health Science web page.

• Criminal Background Check prior to acceptance
• Urine Drug Screening prior to acceptance
• Submit a Health Sciences Division Student Health Record Form indicating the candidate has the ability to perform the physical tasks required in the program prior to enrollment in the first nursing course.
• Complete and pass the General Hospital Orientation.
• Proof of CPR certification for Health Care Providers prior to and throughout curriculum.
• Review and acknowledge the Technical Standards of the Nursing - ADN Department
• GPA of 2.75 on all required general education and support courses. A minimum grade of "C" is also required in all courses required for Nursing - ADN.
• Have met one of the following two admission options:
  • Be eligible for BIO 210, ENG 101 and MAT 110 or MAT 120 and taken the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) with a minimum score 75 on TEAS-V and at least a 2.75 GPA for the Nursing core courses completed (minimal grade of C for Nursing core courses attempted). Scores are valid for 2 years from date of testing. Students may retest every 3 months. (BIO has a 5 year time limit and MAT has a 10 year time limit.)
  • Successful completion of all 9 Health Science Nursing General Education Courses (BIO 210, BIO 211, BIO 225, ENG 101, ENG 102, MAT 110/120, PSY 201, SPC 205 and Humanities) with a minimum grade of "C" and a GPA of at least 2.75 and taken the TEAS with a minimum score of 65. (BIO 211 and BIO 225 (5 year time limit, 10 year time limit if already completed Bachelor or Master degree programs) and MAT (10 year time limit).)
• Payment of a non-refundable tuition deposit.
• All applicants must be at least 17 years of age by the semester of admittance to Nursing 101.
• Complete the online Nursing - ADN Information Session.
• For re-acceptance guidelines, see the ADN Student Handbook.
• For students seeking transfer credits from other institutions, see the ADN Student Handbook.
• Other expenses for which you are responsible may include, but are not limited to: purchasing scrubs and shoes, gas and transportation to clinical sites, Licensing Exam fees of $200 -$300.

Course Sequence and Progression Requirements
A minimum grade of "C" or better is required for all NUR-prefixed courses for progression and graduation. Grade below "C" are considered course failures. Any student who fails to meet the requirements for progression will be dropped from the nursing program and must apply for re-acceptance. For further information regarding re-acceptance, see the ADN Student Handbook.

Curriculum Sequence

Total Credit Hours

68