NORTH CAROLINA PIEDMONT REGIONALLY INCREASING BACCALAUREATE NURSES NCP RIBN North Carolina A & T State University and Guilford Technical Community College Limited Enrollment Admission and Progression Criteria Fall 2017 Priority Application due date: February 21, 2017 Thank you for your interest in the NCP RIBN program, a dual enrollment collaborative between Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) and North Carolina A & T State University (NC A & T). The RIBN program is 4- years in length with the student completing general education courses during Year 1, an Associate Degree in Nursing during Years 2 & 3, and a Bachelor s of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) degree during Year 4. Once a student has completed the Associate Degree in Nursing (Year 3) he/she has met the educational requirements to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN ). The first three years of this program are offered at the Main Campus in Jamestown and students may be required to travel to NC A & T while enrolled in the program. Students involved in the NCP RIBN program are subject to the academic calendar for GTCC and NC A & T during the dual enrollment period. Regulations, procedures, and course requirements are subject to change as necessary and without prior notice. Year 4 is completed entirely at NC A & T. The priority application deadline is February 21, 2017. The deadline may be extended if there is an insufficient number of qualified applicants. If you have questions, contact Jesse Cross at jlcross@gtcc.edu or 336-334-4822, extension 50125 or Aleta Harper at alharper@gtcc.edu or 336-334-4822, extension 50540. GTCC also has a traditional two year Associate Degree Nursing option that has a separate admissions process. To apply, ask a GTCC admission advisor for the enrollment criteria for that option. Students previously enrolled in the GTCC Associate Degree Nursing program or a non-gtcc Associate Degree Nursing program are not eligible for admission into the RIBN program.
Priority Application due date: February 21, 2017 MINIMUM ADMISSION CRITERIA Students admitted to the RIBN program are dually enrolled at GTCC and NC A & T. Students are admitted in accordance with the policies set by each institution. Each applicant is required to meet the minimum admission eligibility requirements as set by each college. Meeting minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee admission into the program, only an opportunity for consideration. Completion of the GTCC Associate Degree Nursing Program does not guarantee success in passing the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX ). Date Completed Minimum Admission Criteria 1. View RIBN video (Foundation for Nursing Excellence) https://vimeo.com/132434667. 2. Complete GTCC application for admission (select NCP-RIBN as your program of study). 3. Send final official high school transcript or GED score report. Current HS seniors should submit a transcript by the priority application due date (see above) and follow up with a final official transcript by July 1 st. 4. Send official college transcripts for all colleges attended. 5. Submit documentation that demonstrates college readiness: SAT score of at least 930 (math & verbal) or ACT scores (22 Reading, 22 Math, 18 English). Go to http://sat.collegeboard.com/home for more information. 6. Provide evidence of an unweighted GPA of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. GPA is established from: High school courses within the last 5 years and College courses (before completion of 20 hours of credit) if applicable. 7. Complete a MAR review (minimum admission requirements review) by meeting with the GTCC Admission advisor to determine eligibility for ranking. 8. Take the TEAS Version 6.0 (Test of Essential Academic Skills - Assessment Technologies Inc.) The Admission s advisor will provide an authorization form once minimum admission criteria are met. A minimum score of 62 is required in order to proceed to ranking. Guidelines for the TEAS include: You may test twice in a 6 month period. Scores from other colleges will be accepted (must be TEAS 6.0). The fee is $55 per test for GTCC students, $90 for non-gtcc students, and is not covered by financial aid. Study Material may be purchased at www.atitesting.com. If an applicant has taken TEAS version 5.0 within 1 calendar year it will be accepted for this review only. 9. Once accepted into RIBN at GTCC, the Student Success Advocate will work with the student to complete NC A & T application for admission. *Completion of the minimum requirements in the checklist does not guarantee acceptance into the RIBN program.
RANKING CRITERIA Once minimum admission criteria has been met, students with the highest ranking points will be accepted. The exact number of RIBN students accepted depends on available space. GTCC and NC A & T reserve the right to determine the number of students admitted to the RIBN program. The criteria for ranking is listed in the table below. The maximum number of points is 12. Points 1 TEAS score 66-75 Ranking Criteria 3 TEAS score 76-88 6 TEAS score 89-100 4 = A 3 = B Completion of Anatomy and Physiology I or II (highest grade will be used if both are completed) Current high school seniors - completed biology (above general biology) or chemistry course; lab required 1 Completion of college math (MAT 110 or higher) with a grade of B or better Current high school seniors - completed HS honors math with a grade of B or better 1 Completion of a college level Psychology or English course Current high school senior - enrolled in a Health Sciences Pathway 1 Current NA I listing on the North Carolina Nurse Aide Registry NOTE: Biology sequence, BIO 165/166, must be completed at the same college or university to receive credit for both courses at GTCC. The Admission Advisor will review and rank all candidates. Letters will be mailed to those who completed the process (accepted, alternate and declined applicants). Accepted students must confirm that they will attend by the established deadline date in the letter otherwise, alternate students will be offered a seat in the class. If you did not meet the requirements, were not accepted, or declined admission and wish to be considered for the next available class you must: Submit a new RIBN Application. Complete all RIBN admissions requirements for the current year. Resubmit evidence for additional ranking points if applicable.
PROGRESSION CRITERIA 1. By July 1 st, before starting the Associate Degree Nursing program (Year 2), accepted RIBN students must meet the Nursing Assistant I requirement in order to continue progression in the program. Requirements include: Current Nursing Assistant I listing on the NC Nurse Aide I Registry, AND Nursing Assistant I work experience of at least 250 hours within the last 6 months in skilled nursing care or in an acute care hospital, OR Completion of a NC state approved Nursing Assistant I course (see approved schools at www.ncdhhs.gov/dhsr/hcpr/guide.html) or high school Medical Careers I & II courses with a grade of C or better within the last 5 years. 2. By July 1 st, before starting the Associate Degree Nursing program (Year 2), accepted RIBN students will be required to provide documentation of physical and emotional health compatible with the ability to provide safe patient care. Students should review the attached Technical Standards to determine if they meet the criteria for nursing practice. An applicant with health problems must provide evidence that appropriate treatment has occurred and the problem has been alleviated or controlled. Persons with health problems which have not responded to treatment within a reasonable time, may be denied admission to the program. To document health, a medical form will be provided. The form should be completed by a primary health care provider within one year of admission and include immunization verification. Contact the Student Success Advocate for further information. 3. By July 1 st, before starting the Associate Degree Nursing program (Year 2), students must be CPR certified with BLS Healthcare Provider Certification from the American Heart Association. No other type of CPR is accepted. If the student fails to submit immunization, medical forms, CPR certification, or proof of insurance by the deadline, the student will be dismissed from the RIBN program. Contact the Student Success Advocate for further information. 4. By July 1 st, before starting the Associate Degree Nursing program (Year 2), accepted RIBN students are required to complete a drug screen and have a criminal background check. The screening results will be evaluated by the contracted clinical agencies. The clinical agency may deny student participation at the facility in regards to a criminal background check or drug screen and in this case, the student will be unenrolled from the RIBN program. Guilford Technical Community College cautions applicants that a criminal background check will be performed by the North Carolina Board of Nursing prior to issuing a license, and a license may not be granted based on the criminal background check. Contact the Student Success Advocate for further information. 5. Progression in the RIBN program is dependent upon completing required courses at the established level of proficiency. For nursing courses, student must achieve a grade of A, B, or C in order to progress. In addition, students who fail to meet student learning outcomes for the clinic nursing component will not be able to progress. 6. RIBN students who receive a failing grade in a required course in the RIBN program or who withdraw voluntarily may be reinstated based on the Reinstatement Policy/Procedure in the Nursing Student Handbook. 7. Students who wish to withdraw from the RIBN program may be able to transfer to the Associate Degree Nursing program at GTCC according to the Transfer Policy/Procedure in the Nursing Student Handbook. 8. Students admitted to the RIBN program must follow the academic calendar for GTCC and NC A & T.
9. Students must have a GPA of 2.0 or better in order to graduate from the Associate Degree Nursing Program. Students who receive a grade of D in a general education course (other than BIO) can graduate as long as their GPA is at least 2.0. However, a grade of D in a general education course will not transfer to another institution, nor will GTCC accept a grade of D for credit from another institution. Nursing students must have a C or better in Anatomy and Physiology I & II in order to graduate. 10. Students must successfully pass the NCLEX-RN exam and receive a license as an RN before beginning classes in Year 4 at NC A & T. 11. Individuals completing the nursing program are eligible to apply to take a licensing examination, which they must pass in order to receive a license to practice nursing. The licensing board does require information regarding conviction of a felony and/or misdemeanor and/or current charges on the application for licensure and MAY DECIDE NOT TO LICENSE an individual based on the result of an investigation of those particular charges. Important Note to all GTCC Nursing Applicants The GTCC Nursing Program faculty reserves the right to revise or change course requirements in accordance with applicable state laws, Board of Nursing requirements, college requirements, and /or at the discretion of the Nursing Faculty. By accepting admission into the Nursing program, the student agrees to at all times abide by the Nursing Program requirements and procedures as set forth in the Nursing Student Handbook and the respective nursing course syllabus issued at the beginning of each term for each course. Each student is bound by such requirements and procedures regardless of whether they were established before or after the date of enrollment in the Nursing Program. Changes made after the publication of the Handbook will be posted as an Addendum to the handbook.
GUILFORD TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE NURSING PROGRAMS TECHNICAL STANDARDS 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 technical standards carefully and ask for clarification of any standard that is not understood. Any disability affecting the ability to comply with these technical standards must be evaluated by disability Access Service staff. It is important to request accommodations early enough to allow the disability Access staff adequate time to evaluate the request and to make recommendations for reasonable accommodation. Instructors will make the necessary accommodations on the recommendation of disability Access Services (accommodations should be in writing). The student should be aware however, that if requested accommodation(s) cannot be reasonably provided, the student may not be able to complete the program. To be successful in the Nursing Programs, students will need to demonstrate the following skills/abilities: COMMUNICATION Students must complete DRE 098 or have scored above 70 on the Compass Placement Test or above 41 on the Asset Test for writing skills and above 81 on the Compass Placement Test or above 41 on the Asset Test for reading skills. Reading: *Reading tasks require the ability to read textbooks, procedure manuals, medical records, and electronic data. *Writing tasks require the ability to write legibly such items as numbers, reports, and documentation in clients medical records. Verbal Communication: *Students must have adequate hearing/speech to allow for oral communication with clients and other health team members in face-to-face and automated situations. MATH SKILLS Students are required to have completed DMA 050 or to have scored above 46 on the Compass Test (Algebra) or to have scored above 41 on the Asset Test (Elementary Algebra) *Students must be able to perform mathematical/algebraic calculations when assessing/evaluating client data, administering medications, and counting medical supplies. ANALYTICAL/COMPREHENSION SKILLS *Students must be able to apply the principles of aseptic techniques and OSHA regulations during experiences. *Students must be able to analyze client data and determine appropriate nursing intervention. *Students must be able to use short and long-term memory. *Students must apply critical thinking techniques to problem solve. VISION *Students must have visual acuity to differentiate normal/abnormal client assessments and read medical records. *Students must have adequate depth perception in order to transport and ambulate clients PHYSICAL/EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS *The student will be required to provide proof of physical/mental health by submitting a completed and signed NC Community College medical form documenting their immunizations, past and current medical history. *The student should be able to stand and/or walk up to 12 hours per day. *The student should be able to work continuously for up to 3 hours. *The student should be able to push heavy equipment or clients in wheelchairs or stretchers weighting up to 300 lbs. *The student should be able to lift and manipulate/move 50 lbs several times in a 3 hour period. *The student should have tactile perception in order to perform palpation functions of physical assessment. *The student should have fine motor ability to perform skills such as insertion of catheters, wound care, and manipulate equipment. BEHAVIORAL SKILLS *The student will be expected to arrive for classes on time. *The student will be expected to work in groups. *The student will be expected to work on lab/clinic skills assigned times. *The student will be expected to maintain academic honesty. *The student will be expected to work collaboratively with others. *The student will conduct him/herself in an adult manner. *The student will adhere to the Code of Ethics of the American Nurses Association.
YEAR 1 (General Education Courses) RIBN COURSE SEQUENCE FIRST SEMESTER (FALL) BIO 168 (4) MAT 171/A (4) PSY 150 (3) NURS 100, Student Success I (A&T 1) SECOND SEMESTER (SPRING) BIO 169 (4) CHM 131/A (4) ENG 111 (3) LIBS 202, African American Studies (A&T 3) THIRD SEMESTER (SUMMER) NA I listing BIO 175 (3) Mentoring I (Student Success Advocate facilitated 1) YEAR 2 (Entry into GTCC Associate Degree Nursing Program) FIRST SEMESTER (FALL) NUR 111 (8) PSY 241 (3) NURS 204, BIO Statistics (A&T 3) SECOND SEMESTER (SPRING) NUR 112 (5) NUR 113 (5) OR NUR 114 (5) ENG 114 (3) ENG 200, Survey of Humanities I (A&T 3) THIRD SEMESTER (SUMMER) NUR 113 (5) OR NUR 114 (5) PHIL 265, World Religions, (A&T 3) YEAR 3 (Continue in the GTCC Associate Degree Nursing Program) FIRST SEMESTER (FALL) NUR 211 (5) NUR 212 (5) NURS 467, Nursing Informatics (A&T 3) SECOND SEMESTER (SPRING) NUR 213 (10) HUM/FA Elective (3) NURS 415, Health Care in a Global Society (A&T 3) THIRD SEMESTER (SUMMER) NCLEX-RN Exam Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) Mentoring I (Student Success Advocate facilitated 1) YEAR 4 (Completed entirely at NC A&T State University) FIRST SEMESTER (FALL) NURS 360 (3) NURS 362 (1) NURS 363 (3) NURS 364 (3) SECOND SEMESTER (SPRING) NURS 361 (3) NURS 460 (4) THIRD SEMESTER (SUMMER) NURS 365 (3) NURS 464 (4) NURS 465 (1) Total credits for the AAS degree = 66 Additional credits for the BSN degree = 57 Total Credits for the RIBN program = 123 **Other courses may be accepted per the Uniform Articulation Agreement between The University of North Carolina RN to BSN programs and the North Carolina Community College System Associate Degree Programs.