Terra State Community College Nursing Information Packet

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.
Revised 12.2011, 2.14.2013, 5.30.2013, 9.27.2013, 10.10.2013 Page 3