Associate Degree NursingAdmissions Requirements

EntryFall 2018

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ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Below are the general admissions requirements for all health programs followed by the program specific requirements. Please keep in mind that admission to all health programs is a two-phase process: (1) Application to SPCC and (2) Application to Associate Degree Nursing.

The Associate Degree Nursing Program is approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. Contact the Board of Nursing at P.O. Box 2129, Raleigh, NC 27602-2129 or 4516 Lake Boone Trail, Raleigh, NC 27607 or call 919-782-3211 for questions about the approved program.

PHASE I: Complete your SPCC Admissions File

Step 1: Complete the SPCC College Application at www.spcc.edu Application to SPCC must be within two semesters of the deadline for

Associate Degree Nursing or you must have been continuously enrolled at SPCC for the last year. (Continuous enrollment means that you have been enrolled at SPCC and have not stopped out of any reason.) On your application to SPCC, you can apply only to one health program (Associate Degree Nursing).

Step 2: Submit official high school transcript or high school equivalent transcript. Graduating high school seniors will be considered with unofficial high

school transcripts pending proof of successful graduation. Official transcripts must be submitted after graduation.

If you have a bachelor’s degree or higher, the high school transcript will be waived upon receipt of college transcript showing conferred degree.

Step 3: Submit official transcripts from all colleges A Transcript Evaluation Request Form must be completed and sent to

the Registrar for evaluation of prior course credit every time a transcript is submitted.

All foreign transcripts (secondary and post-secondary) must be evaluated by an SPCC recognized evaluation company at the student’s expense. For specific details, see International Transcript Credit information in the College catalog.

Step 4: Prepare for and take the College Placement Test (CPT) You have one opportunity to take the CPT (English and Math). The

initial test is free. Students are strongly encouraged to thoroughly review CPT study material prior to taking the CPT. All placement test scores are good for five (5) years. All students are required to take the CPT unless exempt by a waiver. CPT Waivers can be found on the SPCC website.

Application criteria are reviewed periodically and are subject to change.

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PHASE II: Associate Degree Nursing Program Requirements

Step 1: Have valid College Placement Test (CP) scores: DRE score of 151 or higher AND Mastery in DMA 010 through 050 (score of 7 or higher in each DMA)

OR Completion within five (5) years of program application deadline of:

DRE 096 through DRE 090 AND DMA 010 through 050.

Step 2: Completion of high school or college-level biology with a grade of “C” or higher.

Step 3: Completion of high school or college-level chemistry with a grade of “C” or higher.

Step 4: Current certification as Nursing Assistant I. All students must pass state exam and be listed on the North Carolina NAI registry prior to February 14 deadline. NOTE: Nurse Assistant I program must be state-approved with theory, lab, and clinical components.

Step 5: Take the ATI TEAS test within two (2) years of the application packet deadline. You must score at least a 65 on TEAS V or ATI TEAS to be considered for admission.

Step 6: All course work must be at least a “C”, but your program GPA must be at

least a 3.0 to be considered for admission (see page 5 for directions on GPA calculations.)

Current Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN will have the CNA and chemistry requirements waived.

Disclosure Classes for this program are held on the Old Charlotte Highway Campus in Monroe.

Disability Services SPCC provides ongoing services that encourage students with disabilities to integrate

themselves into all aspects of college life. The Disability Services provider is available to assist with registration, counseling, academic advisement and arrangements for appropriate accommodation. Reasonable accommodations are established on an individual basis. Students must provide documentation of a disability from a physician or other licensed professional in order to establish eligibility for services.

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ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING PROGRAM FAQ SECTIONPacket Submission Deadline is February 14, 2018

Where do I go for guidance related to admission to Associate Degree Nursing? Attend an advising session after completing your admission to SPCC (Phase I) to create a

Health Application Plan or visit Admissions for questions about the application process.

How do I apply for admission to the Associate Degree Nursing program? Complete Phase I and Phase II of the admission requirements (page 3-4). Collect required documents listed on the ADN application pages (page 11-12). Put the ADN application pages and all proof documents into a manila envelope. Print your full name, SPCC ID, and Associate Degree Nursing clearly in the upper right

corner and submit packet to the Admissions Office by close of business February 14, 2018.

When are students admitted into the Associate Degree Nursing program? Students are admitted Fall semester each year. There is no waitlist and selection is based on highest points earned. All health programs have limited seats, competitive admissions. If all seats are not filled, the application period may be extended. Any extension will be

posted on www.spcc.edu.

How do I take the TEAS test? You must create an ATI login (username/password) prior to testing.

www.atitesting.como Select South Piedmont CC ADN as institution.o If you choose to take the TEAS at another institution, there is a fee to have the

scores transferred to SPCC, and this must be done as a part of the admissions process for the Associate Degree Nursing program.

After your ATI account is created, you schedule the test and pay through SPCC. SPCC testing appointments can be made online. www.spcc.edu SPCC student cost is $65; non-SPCC student cost is $85 (fee subject to change) paid

to SPCC Business Office on the phone or in person. Must present a photo ID, receipt, and know ATI login at testing appointment. Can be taken once every 3 months.

How will I know if I’m accepted into the Associate Degree Nursing program?Within a month of the program application deadline, you will receive notification of your provisional acceptance by mail. ONCE YOU RECEIVE THIS LETTER, you must:

Complete any steps listed in your provisional acceptance letter by the deadline. Attend two M ANDA T O R Y Associate Degree Nursing orientations to be held in March and

July. Current Healthcare Provider or Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification must be completed and current CPR cards must be submitted to the Administrative Assistant, Allied Health and Nursing, prior to or at the July orientation.

Submit the Student Medical Form for North Carolina Community College System Institutions. NOTE: Any medical exam or immunization cost is the responsibility of the student. Specific instructions and deadline for completing the form will be emailed within one week of SPCC receiving your confirmation acceptance of your program seat.

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Applicants accepted for admission into the Associate Degree Nursing Program may be required to complete a criminal background check and a drug screen. Cost is the responsibility of the student. Based on the results of the criminal background check and the drug screen, hospitals or clinical facilities where you will participate in onsite training may deny you access to their facility, resulting in your inability to complete the clinical portion of the Associate Degree Nursing Program. If you are unable to complete the clinical portion of your training, you will be unable to progress in the program; therefore, resulting in our removal from the program.

How do I calculate my GPA?Only use your comp l et e d general education courses listed below. If you’ve repeated a course, use the highest grade for calculations. Transfer credit is calculated using the grade earned at your previous college and only credits officially transferred by the SPCC Registrar will be used. You must submit a new Transcript Evaluation every time a new transcript is submitted. Grades and credit hours can be obtained from your GO account or the transfer credit report emailed to you when your credits were transferred. CLEP and AP credit is not calculated into your GPA. GPA is calculated using two decimal places and is not rounded.

BIO 168 and BIO 169 may

be used for BIO

165 and BIO 166

(Course sub required after acceptance).

Students are strongly encouraged to complete General Education courses prior to starting the NUR courses.

Enrollment Services Contact Information704-272-5391 or Admis sions@s pcc.edu

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GPA Calculation ChartCourse Grade

LetterGrade Value

Credit Hours Quality Points

ENG 111 blank blank x blank = blankENG 112 OR ENG 114

blank blank x blank = blank

PSY 150 blank blank x blank = blankPSY 241 blank blank x blank = blankART 111, 114, 115;MUS 110, 112; ORPHI 215, 240 (Use only 1)

blank blank x blank = blank

BIO 165 blank blank x blank = blankBIO 166 blank blank x blank = blankBIO 275 blank blank x blank = blankCIS 110 blank blank x blank = blank

Letter Grade : Grade Value:

A B C D F Totals blank blank4 3 2 1 0

GPA = Total Quality Points ÷ Total Credit Hours

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CURRICULUM MAP

Associate Degree Nursing (A45110) – 73 Credit Hours 2017-2018

General Education RequirementsCourseNumber Course Name Lec Lab CreditComposition:ENG 111ENG 112 ORENG 114

Writing and Inquiry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Writing/Research in the Disciplines. . . . . . . . . . . . .Professional Research & Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . .

333

000

333

Social/Behavioral Sciences: PSY 150 General

Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 0 3

PSY 241 Developmental Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3 0 3

Natural Sciences/Mathematics:BIO 165 Anatomy and Physiology I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. .3 3 4

BIO 166 Anatomy and Physiology II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3 3 4

BIO 275 Microbiology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3 3 4

CIS 110 Introduction to Computers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2 2 3

Humanities/Fine Arts: Choose one course: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3 0 3

ART 111 Art AppreciationART 114 Art History Survey IART 115 Art History Survey IIMUS 110 Music AppreciationMUS 112 Introduction to JazzPHI 215 Philosophical IssuesPHI 240 Introduction to Ethics

Total 30*

*Students are encouraged to complete General Education courses prior to beginning NUR courses.

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Fall Semester – 1st YearCourseNumber Course Name Lec

Lab/Clinic Credit

NUR 111 Intro to Health Concepts 4 6/6 8Total 8

Spring Semester – 1st YearCourseNumber Course Name Lec

Lab/Clinic Credit

Fall Semester – 2nd YearCourseNumber Course Name Lec

Lab/Clinic Credit

NUR 113 Family Health Concepts 3 0/6 5NUR 211 Health Care Concepts 3 0/6 5

Total 10

Spring Semester – 2nd YearCourseNumber Course Name Lec

Lab/Clinic Credit

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Fall Semester – 1st YearCourseNumber Course Name Lec

Lab/Clinic Credit

NUR 111 Intro to Health Concepts 4 6/6 8Total 8

Spring Semester – 1st YearCourseNumber Course Name Lec

Lab/Clinic Credit

Fall Semester – 2nd YearCourseNumber Course Name Lec

Lab/Clinic Credit

NUR 113 Family Health Concepts 3 0/6 5NUR 211 Health Care Concepts 3 0/6 5

Total 10

Spring Semester – 2nd YearCourseNumber Course Name Lec

Lab/Clinic Credit

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SOUTH PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGEASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING PROGRAM - Estimated Costs

This is an ESTIMATE of costs effective 08/01/16. Fees are variable and subject to change.General Tuition and Fees In State $76.00/credit hourOut-of-State $268.00/credit hourTechnology Fee $2.00/credit hourStudent Insurance $1.40/semesterCampus Parking Fee (CAPS) $15.00/semesterStudent Activity Fee 1-6 credit hrs = $17.50; 7-16 credit hrs = $35.00

Academic support Fee (Tutoring)

1-3 credit hrs=$6.00; 4-6 credit hrs=$12.007-9 credit hrs=$18.00; 10-16 credit

hrs=$20.00Student Assessment Fee $16.00/semester In-State Out-of-StateGeneral Education Course Fees -30 credit hours (**tuition and fees will vary depending on number of hours taken per semester.)Tuition $2,280.00 $8,040.00Textbooks for general education courses $1,600.00 $1,600.00General Fees $195.10 $195.10Total General Education $4,075.10 $9,835.10Orientation Expenses $127.00 $127.00Fall - Semester 1, 1st Year Pre-entrance physical exam, immunizations (as listed on health form), 2 - TB Skin Tests Varies VariesTesting Fees $80.00 $80.00 CPR certification $50.00 $50.00 Watch with second hand $25.00 $25.00 Stethoscope $25.00 $25.00 Tuition $608.00 $2,144.00 Additional Health Course Fees $15.00 $15.00 Textbooks $700.00 $700.00 Uniform $300.00 $300.00 Lab fee $15.00 $15.00 Liability Insurance $13.00 $13.00 General fees $67.55 $67.55 Total Fall Semester 1, 1st Year $1,898.55 $3,434.55 Spring - Semester 2, 1st Year Tuition $760.00 $2,680.00 Additional Health Course Fees $30.00 $30.00 Additional On-line Course Fee $10.00 $10.00 Textbooks $300.00 $300.00 Testing Fees $80.00 $80.00 General fees $77.55 $77.55

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Total Spring Semester 2, 1st Year $1,257.55 $3,177.55

Continued In-State Out-of-StateSummer - Semester 3, 1st Year In-State Out-of-StateTuition $380.00 $1,340.00 Additional Health Course Fee $15.00 $15.00 Additional On-line Course Fee $10.00 $10.00 Textbooks $125.00 $125.00 General Fees $49.55 $49.55 Total Summer Semester 3, 1st Year $579.55 $1,539.55 Fall - Semester 4, 2nd Year Tuition $760.00 $2,680.00 Additional Health Course Fees $30.00 $30.00 Textbooks $300.00 $300.00 Testing Fees $80.00 $80.00 TB Skin Test Varies VariesLiability Insurance $13.00 $15.00 School Pin (optional) $50.00 $50.00 General fees $77.55 $77.55 Total Fall Semester 4, 2nd Year $1,310.55 $3,202.55 Spring - Semester 5, 2nd Year Tuition $760.00 $2,680.00 Additional Health Course Fee $15.00 $15.00 Textbooks $300.00 $300.00 Lab Fee $15.00 $15.00 Graduation fees $50.00 $50.00 Testing Fees $80.00 $80.00 KAPLAN Testing Fee (added to tuition) $325.00 $325.00 NC Board of Nursing Fee/Licensure $200.00 $200.00 General fees $77.55 $77.55 Total Fall Semester 5, 2nd Year $1,822.55 $3,742.55

Estimated Total Cost$11,070.8

5 $25,058.85 In-State Out-of-State

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SOUTH PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE

ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING PROGRAM APPLICATION PAGES

Application Period Ends February 14, 2018

NAME: _SPCC STUDENT ID: Address will be used for mailing of acceptance/regrets letters.

STREET ADDRESS:

CITY/STATE/ZIP:

EMAIL: PHONE NUMBER: _

PHASE I: SPCC Admissions File

My SPCC admissions file is complete o Current application for admission (completed within two (2) semesters of deadline or

continuous enrollment at SPCC – you have not stopped taking classes)o High School Transcript or High School Equivalent Transcript, if applicableo All College Transcriptso College Placement Test (CPT) or CPT Waiver

All transcript evaluations, transfer credit appeals, and/or grade forgiveness evaluations have been completed prior to submitting my application packet.

PHASE II: Associate Degree Nursing Program Requirements

Credit for DRE 096-098 AND DMA 010 through 050.

My GPA is __________ (Min. 3.00 Un-rounded; from GPA chart, page 5.

All following items require a copy/printout to be placed in the packet for proof:

Proof of high school or college-level biology with a grade of “C” or higher.

Proof of high school or college-level chemistry with a grade of “C” or higher.

Include only a copy of the transcript page that indicates your biology and chemistry.DO NOT INCLUDE OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS IN PACKET.

Printout from the NC NA I Registry showing proof of current certification. NOTE: The Nurse Assistant I program must be state-approved with theory, lab, and clinical components.

Website for NC NA I Registry – https://www.ncnar.org/verify_listings1.jsp

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Website of NC NA I approved programs (only current programs listed) – https://www2.ncdhhs.gov/dhsr/hcpr/pdf/trainingprograms.pdf

My NA I course was completed at ______________________________________.

Current LPN license – CNA and chemistry requirement waived (include license copy in packet).

Copy of TEAS V or ATI TEAS score taken within two (2) years of the application packet deadline. (Minimum 65). All applicants must include a hard copy of the score to be used in the packet.

MY TEAS Score _________ Date Transferred ________ (if applicable)

TEAS tests not taken at SPCC must be officially transferred from ATI Testing and must be TEAS V or ATI TEAS. Fees do apply. Confirm transferred score by emailing testing@spcc.edu.

You are n o t e l i g ible to submit an application packet if you have not completed all of the above. You MUST have a grade of “C” or higher in all program classes and a program CPA of 3.0 or higher (i n clu d ing c ou rse cr e d it t r an sf e r re d f rom o t he r c o l l ege s ) that is required for graduation from the Associate Degree Nursing program in order to be considered for admission into this program.

Associate Degree Nursing Points Calculation ChartItem Possible Points Points Earned

ATI TEAS or TEAS V Score

Must be within 2 years of deadline and minimum of 65

65 to 100

Program GPA

Refer to GPA Calculation Chart on page 5

0 to 40(Ex: 3.5 GPA = 35)

TOTAL POINTS

I certify that all information submitted is both complete and accurate. I also give permission to SPCC to verify any information relating to this packet.

Print Name: __________

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Signature: ___________

Date of Submission: _______________________________________________________________

Place required documentation in a manila envelope with your name, SPCC ID, and Associate Degree Nursing printed in the upper right corner of the envelope by February 24, 2018, to the Admissions Office in Student Services.

Important: Documentation must be enclosed for all applicable items. Double check packet prior to submission. Letters will be mailed within a month of program application

deadline notifying you of your status.

Packets may be mailed to:SPCC Admissions Office

PO Box 126Polkton, NC 28135

To avoid the risk of non-delivery, do not mail packets within three (3) weeks of the application deadline. Personally deliver packets directly to SPCC Admissions Office.

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L. L. Polk CampusMail: PO Box 126, Polkton, NC 28135

680 US 74, Polkton, NC 28135704.272.5300 or 1.800.766.0319

Old Charlotte Highway CampusMail: PO Box 5041, Monroe, NC 28111-50414209 Old Charlotte Hwy., Monroe, NC 28110

704.290.5100 or 1.800.766.0319

Lockhart-Taylor Center514 N. Washington St., Wadesboro, NC 28170

704.272.5300 or 1.800.766.0319

Tyson Family Center for TechnologyMail: PO Box 5041, Monroe, NC 28111-5041

3509 Old Charlotte Highway, Monroe, NC 28110704.290.5100 or 1.822.766.0319

www.spcc.edu

Revised May 2017