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To be considered for the nursing class
beginning August of each year, all applicants must: |
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Submit an “Admission Test Qualification Form” to the Admission office February 1- December 1, of the previous year. Admission Test Qualification forms will be available in Student Services. |
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Meet admission requirements (1-7) prior to January 1 of the year to be admitted.
(Example: Student wants to be considered for admission August, 2010:
(1) student must complete admission criteria (1-7) prior to January 1, 2010
(2) student must submit an “Admission Test Qualification Form” February 1 - December 1, 2009 |
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Students will be admitted based on a
competitive selection process. |
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All applicants who are not accepted must re-submit an “Admission Test Qualification Form” February 1 - December 1, to be considered for the next year’s class.
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Attend one (1) of four (4) Nursing Information Sessions offered by the nursing education faculty annually; in order to make informed decisions regarding their program selection (must be within one year of the admission year). |
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At the end of the Information Session, all applicants are required to complete the “Program Survey” form and sign the “Statement of Understanding Regarding Acceptance for Clinical Training.” The clinical training statement pertains to submission of a required criminal history report and mandatory drug screen. Please realize that for admission to the program, a criminal background check will be required. A negative review may prevent students from participating in clinical practice (which means that they cannot complete program requirements). FAILURE TO ATTEND WILL DELAY THE ADMISSION PROCESS. Applicants should direct all questions regarding the program requirements to their assigned nursing faculty advisors. All applicants will be required to sign in. |
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Submit evidence of high school graduation and transcript of grades, as well as GED scores, and college transcripts, if applicable. In regards to transfer credit (or credit previously earned at RCCC), related courses within the nursing curriculum – BIO and PSY – must be within 5 years of January 1 of the admission year. |
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Present evidence of successful completion
of the following within the last five years: |
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Biology – high school or BIO 106
or higher at a college level |
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Chemistry – high school or CHM 090
or higher at a college level |
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Computer – CIS 110 or make an acceptable
score on the RCCC Technical Proficiency Exam (TPE) |
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Be academically prepared to enroll in ENG 111, Expository Writing, and show proficiency in the mathematics area (Numerical/Pre-Algebra, Algebra I). All applicants for admission into the nursing programs can satisfy this requirement by meeting one criterion from each of the following areas: NOTE: Placement test scores, remedial course work, and demonstrated proficiency in mathematics (Algebra I) must be acquired within the last 5 years of January 1 of the admission year. |
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Writing |
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Standard score of 42 or higher on the ASSET Writing
(or) |
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Standard score of 71 or higher on the COMPASS Writing
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Satisfactory completion of ENG 090 (or) |
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Satisfactory completion (grade C or higher) of at least
one college-level (associate degree or higher) course
in English composition (or) |
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SAT Writing score of 500 or ACT Writing score of 21 (completed
within 5 years of January 1 of the admission year) |
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Reading |
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Standard score of 42 or higher on the ASSET Reading
Skills (or) |
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Standard score of 81 or higher on the COMPASS Reading
Comprehension (or) |
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Satisfactory completion (grade
C or higher) of a college level (associate degree or
higher) course in English composition (or) |
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Satisfactory completion of RED 090 (or) |
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SAT Reading score of 500 or ACT Reading score of 21 (completed within 5 years of January 1 of the admission
year) |
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Math-Numerical Skills/Pre-Algebra Skills |
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Standard score of 42 or higher on the ASSET Numerical
Skills (or) |
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Standard score of 47 or higher on the COMPASS Pre-Algebra
(or) |
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Satisfactory completion of MAT 060 (or) |
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Satisfactory completion (grade
C or higher) of at least one college-level (associate
degree or higher) math course (or) |
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SAT Math score of 500 or ACT Math score of 21 (completed
within 5 years of January 1 of the admission year) |
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Math-Elementary Algebra |
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Standard score of 42 or higher on the ASSET Elementary
Algebra + 42 or higher on the Numerical Skills (or) |
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Standard score of 46 or higher on the COMPASS Algebra
+ 47 or higher on the Pre-algebra (or) |
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Satisfactory completion of MAT 070 (or) |
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Satisfactory completion (grade
C or higher) of at least one college-level (associate
degree or higher) math course within the last 5 years
(or) |
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SAT Math score of 500 or ACT Math score of 21 (completed
within 5 years of January 1 of the admission year) |
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The applicant is limited
to testing twice in a twelve-month period (initial
test and one re-test). Placement test requirements
can be met by successfully completing the remedial
courses recommended after COMPASS/ASSET testing. Students
who have withdrawn from the nursing education program
due to academic reasons may be required to re-test
and meet minimum acceptable scores. Specific
placement re-test requirements will be based on individual
academic deficiencies (see ADN Competency Standards).
Applicants should check with the Admissions
Office if they have any questions related to testing. |
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Applicants must have successfully completed a North Carolina approved Certified Nurse Aide 1 (NAI) program and be currently listed on the Nurse Aide 1 Registry with no substantiated finding of resident abuse, resident neglect or misappropriation of resident property in a Nursing Facility. The applicant must provide evidence of an official transcript or original certificate of completion verifying successful completion of a N.C. State approved NA1 training course. The Certified Nurse Aide 1 Training Program must include theory, lab, and clinical components and the applicant must have satisfactorily completed the skills performance check list. Out of state NA1 training documents must contain verifiable evidence of successful completion of a 75 hr. course. These hours represent the minimum requirement for meeting N.C. guidelines. For information contact RCCC Continuing Education at 704-216-3512. |
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Students meeting admission requirements (1-7) prior to January 1 and submitting an Admission Qualification Test Form Feb 1 – December 1 of the previous year will be eligible for the Nursing Admission Test. The college reserves the right to extend the deadline date if necessary to secure qualified applicants for program admission. Testing dates will be provided. |
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Testing fee must be paid in the Business Office prior
to testing |
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A photo ID is required for entrance to the test |
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Study guides will be available for purchase in the
RCCC bookstore (North and South campuses) |
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Selection Criteria |
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There will be 60 ADN students selected for the day option and 20 students will be selected for the *evening option of the Associate Degree Nursing program. *The evening option will be offered every other year (odd years). Admission into the nursing program is competitive. The Nursing Admission test is a 91 question online multiple choice test that evaluates the basic reading, math, writing and science skills for students seeking entry into a Nursing Program. The higher the applicant’s Nursing Admission Test scores, the greater the opportunity for selection. Scores at or above the current national passing standard will be utilized to rank the applicant for selection into the Nursing program(s). Applicants must take the current admission nursing test; only current test scores will be used to rank the applicants. |
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Alternate List for the Nursing
Program |
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Applicants not offered Tentative Program Placement will be ranked, placed on an alternate list and will be admitted in that order, if space becomes available. Applicants remaining after the fall class has been filled will not be carried over to a waiting list the following year(s); they will have to reapply, meet current admission requirements, retest, and will be ranked with the applicants for the next year.
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When items 1-8 have been successfully met, the applicant’s file is reviewed by the Admissions Committee and tentative program placement is established. Full acceptance/admission into the Nursing program is not granted until the applicant completes the following items: |
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Satisfactory completion of the Readiness for Nursing course (grade of 80 or higher) that will be offered through the Continuing Education Program. The student will have one attempt to complete the course in the summer term. Students who fail the course will have the opportunity to enroll again during the next admission year if they qualify for tentative program placement. All applicants will be required to attend one of (11) eleven four-week sessions (2 days per week) offered. Days and times will be provided through Continuing Education. No absences are permitted in order to receive credit for the course. The sessions will be scheduled beginning the month of March and ending during the first of July. Class sessions will be restricted in class size to no more than 10 per class. Early registration is advised in order to ensure enrollment and to meet this prerequisite for admission into the nursing programs. Information will be mailed to all tentative fall acceptances.
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Criminal Background History Report as required by clinical sites. RCCC Admission Office will provide directives for securing the report. |
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Completed physical examination form (exam within the last 6 months) that provides evidence of satisfactory physical, emotional, and mental health. Pre-admission drug screening is required (see Evaluation of Physical and Emotional Health Technical Standards guidelines and Procedure Regarding Acceptance for Clinical Training for Health Programs). Problematic areas will be handled on an individual basis by the Director of Nursing Education after consultation with clinical affiliates. |
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Certification in basic life support, CPR, at the Health Care Provider level (adult, child, and infant). Certification can be obtained through Continuing Education and must be maintained throughout the NUR course sequence. |
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All applicants’ admission data, including health form, CPR verification, and criminal background check, must be finalized ten (10) business days prior to the first day of fall semester due to required diagnostic testing and reporting of results. Final approval for admission has to be granted by the Director of Nursing Education. |
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All students are required to complete the online Fire & Safety / Infection Control program. Directions for program access will be mailed to all contingently accepted nursing students. Failure to complete this required program will prevent the student from entering NUR 111. |
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When problematic, physical, or mental health conditions exist, faculty may require timely medical reports from the student’s physician confirming that the individual is physically and mentally competent to enter, or continue, in the Nursing program. |
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Second-year Students |
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Students progressing to NUR 114 are required to attend the Student Services’ sponsored nursing workshop held at the end of the Summer Term of NUR 113. The Director of Nursing Education will communicate the date and time to the students.
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Re-entry
Students |
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Students unable to continue in the nursing program course sequence may re-apply to the nursing program one time. The student desiring to reapply to the program must do so within one year and will be re-evaluated for program placement based on individual circumstances and program requirements. |
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Acceptance is contingent upon: |
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Meeting the current admission, advanced placement and graduation requirements in effect at the time of re-application. Nursing Admission Test scores that are within two years of re-entry and are at or above the current passing national average will satisfy this ADN admission criteria. Students’ scores that are not at or above the national passing standard will be required to take and pass the nursing admission test. |
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Availability of space. |
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Final approval for re-entry has to be granted by the Director of Nursing Education following a thorough review of the student’s record by the nursing faculty. The Director of Nursing Education will communicate the faculty’s decision to the Admission Committee..
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Advanced Placement Students |
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Students applying to enter the program in an advance placement status must follow requirements stated in the Advanced Placement Policy and stipulations specified for admission. Failure to meet pre-requisite requirements will result in denial of admission. Advanced placement for college transfer students is for first level courses only in order to meet RCCC residency requirements. Final approval for advanced placement admission has to be granted by the Director of Nursing Education following a thorough review of the student’s record by the nursing faculty. The Director of Nursing Education will communicate the faculty’s decision to the Admission Committee. |
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Legal Requirement For Nurse Licensure |
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Students enrolled in the RCCC Nursing program(s) complete an application for licensure as a registered nurse or practical nurse by examination. The application for the examination in North Carolina contains a question as to whether or not the applicant has ever been convicted on a misdemeanor/felony excluding minor traffic violations. If the answer is “yes,” the applicant is asked to provide an explanation. This question is asked because of the legal requirements for becoming registered as a nurse in North Carolina. Similar requirements exist in other states. Applications for initial licensure in North Carolina must have a federal criminal background check. |
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The Nursing Practice Act, Article 9, Chapter 90 (90-171.37) In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 150B of the General Statutes, the North Carolina Board of Nursing shall have the power and authority to deny any application for licensure, if the Board determines that the applicant: |
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has given false information or has withheld material information from the Board in procuring or attempting to procure a license to practice nursing; |
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has been convicted of or pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to any crime which indicates that the nurse is unfit or incompetent to practice nursing or that the nurse has deceived or defrauded the public; |
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has a mental or physical disability or used any drug to a degree that interferes with his or her fitness to practice nursing; |
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engages in conduct that endangers the public health; |
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is unfit or incompetent to practice nursing by reason of deliberate or negligent acts or omissions regardless of whether actual injury to the patient is established; |
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engages in conduct that deceives, defrauds, or harms the public in the course of professional activities or services; or |
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has willfully violated any provision of the Article or of regulations enacted by the Board. |
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If a student has any question about his/her eligibility to take the licensing examination, he/she may wish to confer with an attorney or the N.C. Board of Nursing. The RCCC Nursing faculty will provide upon request information regarding resources for further information relative to the legal requirements for licensure. |