Terra State Community College Nursing Information Packet

TERRA STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
DIVISION OF ALLIED HEALTH, NURSING AND SCIENCE
NURSING PROGRAM
STEP ONE: Admission to Terra State Community College
Individuals who wish to apply for admission to the Associate Degree in Nursing Program
must first apply for admission to the College. Admission to the College does not guarantee
admission into the Nursing Program. For additional information regarding this process,
contact the Office of Admissions and Enrollment Services at 419-559-2349 or by email at
admissions@terra.edu.
1. Graduate from high school or complete the GED. You must submit an official
high school transcript or official GED certificate (including scores) to the Office
of Admissions and Enrollment Services.
2. Submit an official transcript from all previously attended colleges or universities
to the Office of Records & Registration.
3. Complete the placement assessment and meet with an admissions advisor to
discuss the nursing program.
4. NO STUDENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED INTO THE NURSING PROGRAM IF THEY
HAVE FAILED OUT OF ANOTHER NURSING PROGRAM.
STEP TWO: Pre Admission to the Nursing Program
1. Achieve scores on ACT or COMPASS for placement into college-level reading
and writing (ENG 1020 or ENG 1050) and college-level math (MTH 1310). If a
student places into a remedial course(s) and successfully completes the
course(s), the student will also have satisfied this requirement.
2. The student must have placed high enough on the chemistry placement exam
to begin BIO 1230 or complete a college chemistry course with a laboratory within
the past 5 years of enrolling in BIO 1230 (Anatomy and Physiology I). The
chemistry course must be equivalent to CHM 1010 and CHM 1015. Anatomy and
Physiology and Microbiology courses completed more than five years prior to
enrollment in the first nursing courses, must be retaken.
3. Complete BIO 1230 and 1235, Anatomy & Physiology I with a “C” or better.
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4. In addition to completing BIO1230 and 1235, students must pass the TEAS V
test with at least a proficient level before beginning the application process for the
nursing program. This test may be taken only twice, and each time the test is taken a
fee must be paid. The TEAS V (Test of Essential Academic Skills) can be accessed at
www.atitesting.com. Please follow the directions to create an account and pay for
the test.
5. After completing BIO 1230 and scoring at the Proficient level on the TEAS V
test, a student may apply to the Nursing Program. The student will be placed on
the candidate list. However, students must have a Cumulative GPA of 2.8 on a
4.0 scale in courses that apply to the nursing program. Additionally, the
student must receive a grade of “C” or better in all courses that apply to the
nursing program.
6. Before the student is enrolled in any nursing (NUR) courses, Anatomy &
Physiology II must be completed.
STEP THREE: Admission for the Nursing Program Process
This Admission criterion is effective with the incoming Fall 2012 Nursing Class.
1. Once the student reaches the top of the candidate list, the student’s record is
reevaluated to ensure the cumulative GPA is still 2.8 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
2. Students will be ranked on a point system based on their TEAS V test score,
GPA and science scores. Students can achieve a maximum of 12 points and must
earn a minimum of 5 points in addition to scoring on at least the proficient level on
the TEAS V to be considered for the program.
TEAS levels for TEAS V – This can be taken twice and must be passed with a proficient
level or higher before beginning the nursing application process. The TEAS test must be
completed by March 1 for fall semesters and October 1 for spring semesters. The levels are
as follows:
Basic level – 0 points
Proficient level – 1 point
Advanced level – 2 points
Exemplary level – 3 points
GPA criteria:
GPA of 3.5 – 4.0 – 3 points
GPA of 3.0 – 3.499 – 2 points
GPA of 2.8-2.99 – 1 point
The GPA Calculation is based on the following courses:
BIO 1230 - A & P I, BIO 1240 - A & P II, BIO 1710 – Microbiology, ENG 1050 – College
Composition I, ENG 1060 – College Composition II, PSY 1210 – General Psychology, PSY
1360 – Life Span Development, SPE 2200 – Interpersonal Communication and HUM
Elective (PHL 1010 is recommended).
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Science grade(s):
A & P I – A – 3 points A & P II – A – 3 points
A & P I – B – 2 points A & P II – B – 2 points
A & P I – C - 1 point A & P II – C – 1 point
The points for A & P I and A & P II will be awarded for the first time taken and students
must achieve a C or better in the course. Revised 12/2011
3. Students who meet the admission criteria will be scheduled for a meeting with the
nursing faculty. The student will complete the Life Plan document, obtain the
Background Check, and obtain three letters of recommendation (one of which must
be from a science faculty member). These documents must be received by the Dean
of Allied Health, Nursing, and Science prior to the meeting.
4. During the meeting, the student will complete the written essay “Why I want to be
a Nurse.
5. The Admissions Points Rating criteria will be completed and discussed with the
student during the meeting.
6. The student will then either be sent an official letter of acceptance with the date of
the mandatory orientation, or be placed on the waiting list. Not all students will
advance to the nursing program following this meeting.
7. Those accepted will receive an acceptance letter with the date of the mandatory
orientation and documents to be completed for orientation.
STEP FOUR: Orientation to the Nursing Program
1. The student will complete the health requirements, obtain a Health Provider
CPR card, obtain health insurance and complete any required drug tests.
2. The student will attend the mandatory orientation meeting.
3. All documentation will be completed and brought to the orientation.
4. Acknowledgement forms will be sent to the Academic Administrative Assistant
of the Allied Health, Nursing, and Science division prior to the first day of class.
STEP FIVE: Enrollment into the Nursing Courses
1. Upon successful completion of all requirements, the student will be enrolled in
the nursing courses and given their schedule prior to class.
LPN to RN Program (Advanced Placement):
Licensed Practical Nurses, who have an active license and are in good professional
standing, may apply for the nursing program in the same manner. They shall be placed on
a separate waiting list.
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For LPN to RN students, one year of experience as an LPN in a home care, hospital,
physician’s office or long term care setting will be required before beginning the
application process for the program as well as fulfilling the above mentioned
admission criteria.
LPNs are required to complete the program perquisite courses and general education
course. Upon completion of the program prerequisite courses, the LPN may apply for
admission to the nursing program. BIO 1230, BIO 1240 must be completed prior to
enrolling in NUR 1130 and NUR 1135.
If the student earns a grade of “C” or better in NUR 1130 (Nursing Transition Lecture), NUR
1133 (Nursing Transition Clinical), and NUR 1134 (Nursing Transition Skills Laboratory),
the student will receive credit for NUR 1050, NUR 1111, NUR 1112, NUR 113, NUR 1115,
NUR 1120, NUR 1140, NUR 1143, and NUR 1145.
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