DIPLOMA IN PRACTICAL NURSING - Aiken Technical College

DIPLOMA IN
PRACTICAL NURSING
WHAT’S INSIDE
1. Admission Info
2. Selection
Criteria
3. Program
Application

Aiken Technical College
Practical Nursing Application
Admission Information for Spring 2014
Diploma in Applied Science: Major in Nursing (PN)
The Diploma in Health Science Major in Practical Nursing Program prepares graduates to provide direct
patient care in a safe, effective manner across multiple settings and prepares students for licensure
examination for practical nurses (NCLEX-PN). The course of study includes both theory presentation and
supervised clinical experiences at affiliating health care agencies.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Application Deadline Semester to Start Program
September 26, 2014 by 1 pm Spring (January)
Attach all of your college transcripts to your application.
After the application date has passed, all applications meeting the minimum requirement are reviewed by the Nursing
Admissions Committee. Spaces are allotted to those most qualified as determined by the point system on this application.
Candidates earning equal points are ranked based on their cumulative GPA.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
To apply the student must complete MAT110, ENG101, PSY201, BIO210 and BIO 211 with a grade of C or better prior
to starting in the PN Program in January.
Applicants to the PN program must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 (considering all academic course work, including
prerequisites, within the last 10 years).
Applicants may not have achieved less than a “C” grade (D, F, or WF) in any two previously taken nursing courses with in
the last 5 years at any school (LPN or RN).
All applicants must take the TEAS exam prior to application to the program. This standardized pre-nursing aptitude test is
offered at the ATC Testing Center located in Room 742 of the 700-800 building, (803) 508-7488. Proctored testing is
offered by appointment or during the following hours: Mondays & Thursdays 8:00AM-6:00PM, Tuesdays & Wednesdays
8:00AM-5:00PM, Fridays 9:00AM-1:00PM, Saturdays 9:00AM-1:30PM. Plan 3 hours for this computer-based exam. This
exam can be taken twice per academic year 30 days apart from the first attempt, and the testing date must be within 3 years
of the application deadline. A TEAS review book can be purchased from the ATC bookstore.
All prerequisite courses must be completed before applying to the nursing program. Only the 1 st or 2 nd attempted grades of
the prerequisite courses taken within the last 10 years will be considered for the scoring matrix. The grade of a “W” or
“WF” will count as an attempt. Please refer to the program display.
Credit can be awarded for eligible Advanced Placement (AP) coursework. Must provide valid proof of successfully
passing the AP exam. Points will be awarded based on the assigned grade on your high school transcript.
Students completing courses through non-ATC exemption exams should note that no points are awarded for the successful
completion of a CLEP or DANTES examination.
Applicants whose first language is not English must submit official TOEFL scores. A minimum score of 78 on the
computer-based exam is required to be eligible to apply to the nursing program. English as a Second Language (ESL)
courses are strongly recommended.
A criminal background check is required prior to clinical rotations and repeated annually. Depending on the result of the
background check, a student may not be able to participate in clinical and may be withdrawn from the program.
Once admitted to the program, students must submit documentation of the following: a physical exam, TB skin test or
chest x-ray for previously positive TB skin tests, current immunizations, current Healthcare Provider CPR certification,
and annual drug screening. Students applying to the program must be physically able to meet the requirements of all
clinical areas.
** ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE ATTACHED FOR CONSIDERATION**
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CURRICULUM
Practical Nursing
Aiken Technical College
Practical Nursing Application
Course Number Course Name Semester Credit Hours
Pre-Requisites
BIO 210 Anatomy and Physiology I 4
BIO 211 Anatomy & Physiology II 4
MAT 110 College Algebra 3
ENG 101 English Composition 3
PSY 201 General Psychology 3
First Semester
PNR 110 Fundamentals of Nursing 5
PNR 182 Special Topics in Nursing 2
PNR 181 Medical Calculations 1
PNR 122 Pharmacology 3
Second Semester
PNR 128 Medical Surgical Nursing I 7
Third Semester
PNR 138 Medical-Surgical Nursing II 7
PNR 154 Maternal-Infant-Child Nursing 5
TOTAL SEMESTER HOUR CREDITS 47
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Aiken Technical College
Practical Nursing Application
PLEASE SUBMIT THIS FORM TO THE ENROLLMENT CENTER, ROOM 152
Name (Please Print):______________________________________ Date: ____________________
Student ID: ______________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________________
City: ____________________________ County: ________________ State: _________ Zip:
__________
Phone: _________________ Cell Phone: ________________Email:_____________________________
_____ 1. Submit transcripts from all previous colleges attended (including ATC). Official transcripts
must be mailed directly to Aiken Technical College Admissions and Records Office. Copies of
unofficial transcripts must be attached to this application.
(Please list all colleges attended).
_____________________________ ________________________________
_____________________________ ________________________________
_____________________________ ________________________________
_____2. The following prerequisite courses must be completed prior to submission of this
application. These courses must be passed with a “C” or better to be considered (all academic
course work, including prerequisites, must be within the last 10 years).
Course Semester Grade
ENG 101 (1 st or 2 nd attempt) _________ _____
MAT 110 (1 st or 2 nd attempt) _________ _____
BIO 210 (1 st or 2 nd attempt) _________ _____
BIO 211 (1 st or 2 nd attempt) _________ _____
PSY 201 _________ _____
_____3. Current cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher (only considering academic course work,
including prerequisites, within the last 10 years):
_____4. Attach TEAS Score: Math: ________________ Reading: ______________
_____5. Attached Additional Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
_____________________________________
_____6. Is English your first language? Yes____
No _____Submit TOEFL scores, if English is not your first language.
The deadline for Spring 2015 admission is September 26, 2014 by 3pm.
** ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE ATTACHED FOR CONSIDERATION**
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Aiken Technical College
Practical Nursing Application
Scoring Matrix
Associate Degree Nursing Applicants will receive points toward based on the following criteria:
Point Value Points Earned
1. Nursing Entrance Exam (TEAS) Math Reading Math Reading
Points for Math and Reading scores assigned as follows: 90-100 = 4pts 4 4
80-89 = 3 pts 3 3
70-79 = 2 pts 2 2
60-69 = 1 pt