Associate Degree Nursing Degree

5 semester program

Admission is based on weighted criteria.

Applications Due:March 1 – 31 - for admission into the Fall semester (accept 48 students at GTW and 40 at GS)

August 1 – 31 - for admission into the Spring semester (accept 64 students at GS)

To Apply for the ADN program you must:

1. Apply to and be accepted at HGTC, submit official high school and college transcripts and submit the “Additional Admission/Placement Requirements Affidavit.”

2. Complete the requirements for one of the two options.

3. Have a 2.75 GPA in all prereq/Gen Ed courses completed with C’s or higher and all courses within the required time limits.

Nursing Core/Prereq Courses

ENG 101* – English Composition ENG 102 – English Composition IIPSY 201 – General PsychologySPC 205 – Public SpeakingHumanities – choose one humanities(ART 101, 105, 108, ENG

201,202,205,206,208,209,214,224,FRE 201,202,HIS 101,102,201,202, MUS 105, PHI 101, 110, 201, REL 103, SPA 201, 202, THE 101MAT 110 or 120** – College Algebra or Probability and Statistics BIO 210 ***– Anatomy and Physiology IBIO 211 – Anatomy and Physiology IIBIO 225 - Microbiology

*English Progression/dependent on test scores: ENG 032-ENG 100-ENG 101 – ENG 102 **Math Progression/dependent on test scores: MAT 032-MAT 101-MAT 120

MAT 032-MAT 101-MAT 102-MAT 110

***BIO 210 has a prerequisite of BIO 101, BIO 112 or CHM 110 or the required test scores:

Compass: Reading – 85, Writing – 78, Algebra – 46SAT: Verbal - 480, Math – 440ACT: Reading -19, English – 19, Math-21

Option 2: Must complete all 9

core courses with a 2.75 GPA and

have BIO 211, BIO 225 and MAT 110 or 120 in the time

limits.

Option 1: Must have a 2.75 GPA on

core courses completed, be

eligible for ENG 101, MAT 120 and BIO 210 and score a 70+ on the TEAS. Time limits on math

and BIO courses apply.

Option 1: Taking the Test of Essential Academic Skills -TEAS V

Students with a score of 70 or higher on the TEAS may apply to the ADN program before they have completed the prerequisite courses if they have a 2.75 GPA on any prereq courses completed and are eligible for BIO 210, ENG 101 and MAT 120. If BIO 211 or BIO 225 are older than 5 years or your math is older than 10 years you will have to retake them before or during the program if accepted.

TEAS TEST INFORMATION

Pre - registration is required at www.atitesting.com

Cost : $61.00 Version: 5

170-question, multiple-choice with a time limit of 209 minutes. Reading Section is 58 minutes with 48 questions Science Section is 66 minutes with 54 questions English and Language Usage Section is 34 minutes with 34 questionsMathematics Section is 51 minutes with 34 questions (calculators are not permitted)

May retest every 3 months – retesting without waiting 3 months will make new score invalid

Scores valid for 2 years

Time: Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.Place: Bldg. 1000, Speir Building, Grand Strand Campus Dates: Please check www.atitesting.com for test dates.

TEAS Test Prep Resources @ the HGTC Library

Books (Available for 3-week checkout)**

CN GS GT

Complete TEAS V! : Test of Essential Academic Skills study guide and practice tests 1 1 1

McGraw-Hill's 5 TEAS practice tests 1

Reserves (Available for 3-hour, Library Use Only checkout)Study Manual for the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) Version V 2 2 1

Study Manual for the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) : Reading, mathematics, science and English and language usage

1

eBooks (Available for 3-week checkout) Teas Crash Course Book (1 copy)

McGraw-Hill Education 5 Teas Practice Tests (1 copy)

**When all HGTC books are checked out, please use PASCAL Delivers (a state-wide interlibrary loan service). When searching in the HGTC catalog, click the PASCAL icon to check the combined catalog of SC colleges and universities for TEAS titles. Learning Express Library (linked on the home page of the HGTC Library's website) is another online resource with practice tests and study materials for nursing and health science entrance exams in addition to the COMPASS exam. Both of these alternatives are FREE.Questions? http://libanswers.hgtc.edu/ Study Guides are also available for purchase in the bookstore, Barnes and Noble and Amazon.

Option 2: Must have a 2.75 GPA after completing the following prerequisites with grades of C or higher and within the required time limits.

BIO 210 BIO 112, BIO 101, or CHM 110 – BIO 210 BIO 211 (5 yr. time limit) BIO 225 (5 yr. time limit) ENG 101 ENG 032 – ENG 100 – ENG 101 – ENG 102

ENG 102 PSY 201 SPC 205 Humanities (ART 101, ART 105, ART 108, ENG 201, ENG 202, ENG

205, ENG 206, ENG 208, ENG 209, HIS 101, HIS 102, HIS 201, HIS 202, MUS 105, PHI 101, PHI 110, REL 103, THE 101)

MAT 110 or 120 (10 yr. time limit)Math Progression: MAT 032– MAT 101 –MAT 120

MAT 032– MAT 101 – MAT 102 – MAT 110

AHS 126 Health Calculations (also referred to as Dimensional

Analysis)

Students may take AHS 126 (Health Calculations) prior to Admission to receive extra points on their application. It is not a required class but highly recommended. Must have an A or B in the class to receive points. MAT 155, 101, or the appropriate test score is a prereq for AHS 126.

Accurately calculating drug dosages and droplets is a major component of Nursing classes. Course specific math tests are given in NUR 101, and throughout your semesters in the Nursing program, assessing your calculation skills. One question missed equals a failure on the test. If not completed with 100% accuracy within three tries you will be removed from the program. Therefore, a thorough understanding in your AHS 126 class is very important before beginning Nursing classes.

Option A OR Option B

Composite TEAS Score of Points Earned

  Completed 9 Nursing core courses GPA

Points Earned

97.1-100 12 3.88-4.0 GPA 10

94.1-97.0 11 3.76-3.87 GPA 9

91.1-94.0 10 3.63-3.75 GPA 8

88.1-91.0 9 3.51-3.62 GPA 7

85.1-88.0 8 3.38-3.5 GPA 6

82.1-85.0 7 3.26-3.37 GPA 5

79.1-82.0 6 3.13-3.25 GPA 4

76.1-79.0 5 3.01-3.12 GPA 3

73.1-76.0 4 2.88-3.0 GPA 2

70.0-73.0 3 2.75-2.87 GPA 1

AHS 126 Health Calculations Course

  AHS 126 Health Calculations Course

 

Grade of “A” 2 Grade of “A” 2

Grade of “B” 1 Grade of “B” 1      Completed at least 8 credit

hours of the 9 Nursing core courses (BIO210, BIO211, BIO225, ENG101, ENG102,

MAT110/120, PSY201, SPC205, and Humanities)

from HGTC or CCU

2

Horry or Georgetown County Resident (as

established by the College)

1 Horry or Georgetown County Resident (as

established by the College)

1

Total Points     Total Points  

The scoring criteria in the previous slide is used to determine which applicants will be accepted into the Associate Degree Nursing program. The

88 students with the highest number of points are accepted during the March application period to

begin the Fall semester in Georgetown and Grand Strand. The 64 students with the highest number of points are accepted each August to begin the following Spring semester on our Grand Strand

Campus.

Every year varies but generally students with 10 points or higher – sometimes a few students with

8 or 9 points – are accepted into the program. Obtaining 10 points does not guarantee

acceptance. Acceptance depends on your points vs. the points of the other applicants at that time.

It may change each semester.

Be the Best Applicant You Can Be!

Applying with the highest number of points you can obtain is important!!!

Increase your points by:

Retaking the TEAS – Your score is not high enough for points or you want to obtain more points for your score? You can retake it – just be sure to wait three months in between each time you take it.Taking 8 credit hours of your prerequisite/General Ed courses at HGTC or Coastal Carolina University. This will give you two more points on Option B.Obtaining an A in AHS 126 - Haven’t taken AHS 126? Completed it with a C? Take it again and strive for an A. An A in AHS 126 will give you two points on your application and will prepare you for the math tests you face in the Nursing program. Applying for and obtaining residency status – go to http://www.hgtc.edu/admissions/residency.html for a residency application. Obtaining a South Carolina driver’s license and car registration (if the car is in your name) are normally an important part of this process. Read the application and instructions carefully.Applying with the best grades possible! When applying with Option B your grades in your prereq courses play a large part in Nursing acceptance. Have a C in MAT 120? Consider retaking it or take MAT 110 (has a prereq of MAT 102) to achieve a higher grade. Achieving an A in either may increase your GPA high enough to get another point on your application. Have a C in your humanities? Why not try a different humanities course and strive for a higher grade to increase your GPA and hopefully your points. You can use the calculator on the Libguides page to see how much your GPA will increase by retaking or taking a different course in the same prereq category (such as math or humanities) and receiving a higher grade. Always check with financial aid before retaking courses as it may affect your Satisfactory Academic Progress if you retake too many or already have W’s, F’s or D’s in other courses.

These requirements must be completed AFTER being accepted into the program. We will provide you with the instructions to complete the requirements after we notify you of initial acceptance into the program

but plan ahead to cover the costs of these items. Without completion of these requirements you will not

be allowed to begin the program.

• Submit $500.00 deposit to reserve your seat. This is an out of pocket expense – not covered by financial aid.

• Pass Certified Background Check and Drug Screening – cost to you is $91.00. The return of an unfavorable CBS and/or UDS may result in student being removed from desired program. Clinical sites/facilities determine applicant’s eligibility to participate in clinical studies based on their policies. If you complete the background check before being instructed to do so you will have to redo it and pay the $91 again.

• Complete a Health Physical and submit proof of required immunizations. (Physical cost is your responsibility so plan ahead financially.)

• Show proof of current Health Care Providers CPR. You may take a class through HGTC’s Workforce Development Department. Register at www.hgtc.edu/jobtraining. This course costs $69 and in addition will require the purchase of a book and mask.

H o r r y Ge o r g e t o w n T E C H N I C A L C O L L E G E

ITEM #1

Additional Admission/Placement Requirements Affidavit

BEFORE PROCEEDING: THIS DOCUMENT IS REQUIRED BEFORE STUDENT CAN BE ADMITTED TO AN APPLICABLE PROGRAM OF STUDY.

Certain programs of study at Horry-Georgetown Technical College carry additional requirements beyond regular admission and academic requirements before a student may either be placed into the program and/or be placed into a class that occurs in a clinical environment (hospital, office, public clinic, etc.).

Those additional requirements may include satisfactory completion of: Criminal Background Check (CBC), Urine Drug Screening (UDS), and health exam/ physical/ immunization requirements. All costs associated with additional requirements are the sole responsibility of the student and in no way are the responsibility of Horry-Georgetown Technical College.

All students will be required to purchase the correct background check package as noted in the “Student Background Check, Drug Screening and Immunization/Health Information Process” packet. Failure to comply with the additional requirement(s) for your identified program of study, or failure to comply with requirements to complete a CBC, UDS and/or health exam/ physical/ immunization, or failure to complete or provide proof of completion of additional requirements by the stated deadline (varies by program, but usually within 30 days prior to the beginning semester of clinical/field experience), and/or unsatisfactory results on additional requirements (positive drug test, unacceptable criminal background, etc.) WILL make you ineligible for admission for placement or to continue in the program of study and/or clinical class(es) as appropriate.

*Note: Students who have not previously been enrolled in a clinical for more than one semester and/or should your enrollment be interrupted (you miss a semester), new results for background checks, urine drug screening and/or health/immunization will be required. All fees and costs associated with any checks, screenings or immunization are the sole responsibility of the student.

Certification of Understanding

I, , certify that I have read this statement and understand its

implication on my current and future enrollment as a student at Horry-Georgetown Technical College, up to and including removal from any appropriate class and/or program(s) of study for failure to comply with outlined additional requirements. In addition I also certify that I will notify the College of any arrests or criminal charges filed against me (the student) subsequent to completing this form; and any situations or incidents that occur after the background check/drug test has been purchased (including taking any illegal drugs). Failure to notify the College may result in dismissal from the program.

_ Signature Date

_ / _/ Print Name Date of Birth

_ _ Student H#

O cea n s of P ossibilitie s

Associate Degree Nursing is a 5 semester program which begins in the Fall on both the Georgetown and Grand Strand Campuses and in the Spring on the Grand Strand Campus. Classes and clinicals associated with this program are during the day. Once accepted you will attend year round, including summer. Please plan ahead financially as you may not receive financial aid for the summer.

 

Clinicals will vary by semester but may require 1-2 days a week. Students may have to travel up to a 50 mile radius to fulfill clinical requirements.  Completion of your Associate in Science with Health Science Emphasis is recommended if planning to obtain a BSN at CCU. MAT 120, PSY 203, and AHS 108 are required to obtain a BSN at CCU. For more info about Coastal Carolina’s Nursing program go to http://www.coastal.edu/healthsciences/nursing/

Other expenses for which you are responsible may include, but are not limited to purchasing scrubs and shoes and the items listed here:

Submission of this form verifies that I have viewed the STEPS session video and understand that to be eligible for a seat in the ADN program at HGTC I must:

1. Apply to and be accepted at HGTC, including submitting the $30 application fee.2. Submit official high school transcript(with graduation date) or copy of GED.3. Submit official college transcript of any other college attended.4. Sign and submit the “Additional Admission/ Placement Requirement Affidavit”.5. Be eligible to take BIO 210, MAT 120 and ENG 101, score a 70+ on the TEAS, and have a 2.75 GPA on all prereq courses attempted.(BIO 211, BIO 225 and MAT 110 or 120 time limits apply) OR

Successfully complete (with a minimum grade of C) all 9 Nursing core courses with a 2.75 GPA. BIO 211 and BIO 225 must be within the last 5 years and MAT 110 or 120 within the last 10 years.

6. Submit a completed application, within the application period, to the Admissions office on any HGTC campus.

Completion of these requirements does not guarantee acceptance into HGTC’s ADN program.

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