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1 Guilford Technical Community College Limited Entry Programs Office 140 Hassell Health Technologies Center, Jamestown Campus (Created June 7, 2018) Brief Description of Program: The Associate Degree in Nursing is a two-year curriculum that begins each fall semester. It is a limited entry program in which applicants must meet minimum requirements by the specific deadline date to be considered for admission. General Education Coursework Course Title Credits BIO 168 Anatomy & Physiology I 4 BIO 169 Anatomy & Physiology II 4 PSY 150 General Psychology 3 PSY 241 Developmental Psychology 3 ENG 111 Writing & Inquiry 3 ENG 112 OR ENG 114 Writing/Research in the Disciplines Professional Research & Reporting 3 HUM/FA Elective Course (Select from: ART 111, ART 114, ART 115, MUS 110, MUS 112, PHI 215, PHI 240, HUM 115) 3 23 Total General Education Credits: Additional Program-Specific Admission Criteria Plan to attend a mandatory Nursing Programs Information Session after July 1, 2018.

2 Biology competency: High school Biology course/lab with grades of C or higher taken within the past 3 years (since 2016) OR Completion of a college level Biology/lab course with a grade of C or higher taken within the past 10 years (since 2009). Complete the TEAS (minimum score of 62 required). Current NC Nurse Aide I Certification. Professional Coursework Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4 Semester 5 NUR 111 NUR 112 NUR 113 or NUR 114 NUR 113 or NUR 114 NUR 211 NUR 212 NUR 213 Total Semester Credits: 8 Total Semester Credits: 10 Total Semester Credits: 5 Total Semester Credits: 10 Total Semester Credits: 10 Associate Degree Nursing Associate in Applied Science Fall 2019 Entry Jamestown Campus Application Deadline: Friday, February 15, 2019 at 5:00pm Total Credit Hours Required for Degree : 66 Estimated Number of Students Accepted Annually: Approximately 60 Guilford Technical Community College Limited Entry Programs Office 140 Hassell Health Technologies Center, Jamestown Campus (Created June 7, 2018) Brief Description of Profession, Including Career Opportunities and Work Environments.

3 The Associate Degree Nursing curriculum provides knowledge, skills, and strategies to integrate safety and quality in to Nursing care, to practice in a dynamic environment, and to meet individual needs, which impact health, quality of life, and achievement of potential. Employment opportunities are vast within the global health care system and may include positions within acute, chronic, extended, industrial, and community health care facilities. Essential Functions: The mission of the Nursing Department at GTCC is to prepare graduates for entry-level positions in Nursing . All students will be expected to perform assigned skills and class assignments at the same level, with or without accommodations. It is the responsibility of the applicant to read the essential functions carefully and ask for clarification of any function that is not understood. To be successful in the Nursing programs, students will need to demonstrate skills in the following areas: Communication (reading and verbal) Math Analytical/Comprehension Visual Acuity Physical/Emotional Behavioral For a detailed listing of all skills required, please visit the Nursing Program website at: #toggle-id-3 Program Outcomes: Upon completion of the Associate Degree Nursing Program, the graduate will upon licensure: Integrate knowledge of the holistic needs of the individual to provide an individual centered assessment.

4 Practice professional Nursing behaviors incorporating personal responsibility and accountability for continued competence. Communicate professionally and effectively with individuals, significant support person(s), and members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team. Develop a teaching plan for individuals, and/or the Nursing team, incorporating teaching and learning principles. Manage health care for the individual using cost effective Nursing strategies, quality improvement processes, and current technologies. Incorporate informatics to formulate evidence-based clinical judgments and management decisions. Implement caring interventions incorporating documented best practices for individuals in diverse settings. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to advocate for positive individual and organizational outcome Estimated Program Costs: The approximate in-state total cost for the 5-semester ADN program is $7,800.

5 For the most current information on tuition and student/course-specific fees, refer to the Cashier s Office webpage: Tuition rates are established by State Board of Community College in accordance to actions taken by NC General Assembly. Student fees are established by GTCC Board of Trustees in accordance to the State Board of Community Colleges. All rates are subject to change. Program and Employment Statistics: Graduations (2017) = 30 NCLEX-RN pass rate = 85% For more information on employment in this field, visit GTCC s Career Coach tool: Accreditation: The GTCC Associate Degree Nursing Program is approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing . Accrediting Agency Contact Information: North Carolina Board of Nursing 4516 Lake Boone Trail, PO Box 2129, Raleigh, NC 27607 (919) 782-3211; Credentialing/Licensing Requirements: Graduates are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN).

6 Graduates must be licensed in order to practice as a registered nurse. MINIMUM ADMISSION CRITERIA Associate Degree Nursing Program Fall 2019 Entry Application Deadline: February 15, 2019 at 5:00pm Applicant Name _____ ID# _____ Complete the GTCC Admissions Process. Applicants must have completed the GTCC admission process, including the North Carolina Residency Determination Service (RDS) process, submission of official high school/GED/adult high school transcripts, and official college transcripts. College transcripts will be reviewed for possible transfer credit. Applicants may check the status of their application by visiting and transcripts by visiting . Assessment of College-Readiness Applicants must be eligible to register for the appropriate college-level courses as required by the curriculum. Assessment of readiness may include review of high school and/or college transcripts, SAT/ACT scores, or completion of GTCC s placement test.

7 Non-college-level courses, if required, must be completed by the specified application deadline. Please see a GTCC Admissions Officer for questions regarding the steps in this part of the process. Attend a Mandatory 2019 Nursing Programs Information Session. Complete a required Nursing Program Information Session before the application deadline. No registration is required. Those who arrive late to a session will not receive credit for having attended. All sessions are held on the Jamestown campus. Tuesday, September 18, 2018 3:00 4:30pm Hassell Health 103 Monday, October 1, 2018 5:30 7:00pm Hassell Health 101 Thursday, November 15, 2018 3:00 4:30pm Hassell Health 103 Monday, December 3, 2018 5:30 7:00pm Hassell Health 101 Additional session dates will also be available in early 2019 as well. Please check with the Limited Entry Programs Office or their website for confirmation of 2019 session dates, times, and locations.

8 NEW PROCESS FOR 2019! Meet with the Limited Entry Programs Office to Discuss Your Progress. Schedule an appointment as needed with the Limited Entry Programs Office (Hassell Health Technologies, Room 140, Jamestown Campus) to make sure you are on-track to apply to the program by the specified deadline. Appointments may be made by contacting the office at (336) 334-4822, ext. 50415/50439, or by sending an email to Meet Biology Competency. Completion of a high school biology/lab course with grades of C or higher, completed since 2016. OR Completion of a college-level biology/lab course with a grade of C or higher, completed since 2009. Take the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS ) before the Admission Deadline. Every applicant must take this test. You must obtain a testing pass from the Limited Entry Programs Office in order to take the TEAS A minimum score of 62 is required in order to be eligible to apply for the program.

9 You may test twice in a 6-month period. Scores from other colleges will be accepted, but they must be from the TEAS The test fee is $55 for GTCC students (will increase to $58 effective July 1, 2018) and $90 for non-GTCC students and is not covered by financial aid. You must register ONLINE for the TEAS at . It is offered at the Jamestown Campus only on Monday through Thursday at 9:30am and 1:30pm. For more information on GTCC s TEAS test, visit the Assessment/Testing Center s website at: . Study material may be purchased at GTCC Associate Degree Nursing Admission Criteria/Ranking Sheet (Created June 7, 2018) -- Page 2 of 4 Provide Documentation of Current NC Nurse Aide I Certification. You may obtain a copy of your current NA I Certification by visiting the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Health Care Personnel Registry Section at.

10 Submit the Health Sciences Limited Entry Application Package by 5:00pm on Friday, February 15, 2019. Gather all of the required documents for the Health Sciences Limited Entry Application Package and submit them to the Limited Entry Programs Office, located in Hassell Health Technologies Center, Room 140 on the Jamestown campus. Complete the Health Sciences Application and Checklist. Verify that all transcripts have been received by GTCC and attach a copy of your WebAdvisor transcript. Attach a copy of the results of any required pre-admission tests ( TEAS ). Attach all other documentation required on the Program Information Sheet and Application Checklist. Applications received after 5pm on the deadline will not be accepted. Important Notes to Health Science Program Applicants Program faculty reserve the right to revise or change course requirements in accordance with applicable state laws, college requirements, accreditation standards, and/or at the discretion of the faculty.