Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Degree

Also offered:

• Nursing: Associate Degree Nursing (Evening Option) Degree
  (Evening Option - FOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES ONLY)
• Nursing: General Occupational Technology (Pre-Nursing) Diploma
• Nursing: Practical Nursing (PN) Diploma

Division: Health Sciences

View Associate Degree Nursing Pamphlet

Fall 2013 ADN Point Count Worksheet

Admission Testing

Admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program requires students to take an admission test. Currently, we use the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) which is a test that measures comprehension and skills in Math, Reading, Science and English. Students are eligible to take this test once every 3 months. Students may take the test at another school and have an official transcript sent to the Associate Dean of Health Sciences at Surry Community College. The requirement for frequency (every 3 months) will apply.

To be considered as a potential candidate students must meet the benchmark score set by the department. This benchmark is an Academic Preparedness Level of "Proficient" which currently corresponds to a minimum score of 58.7%.

We are currently accepting applications for students interested in entering the Associate Degree Nursing program in the Fall of 2013.

Students who desire to be considered for Fall 2013 admission have two opportunities to achieve the benchmark score on the TEAS. Testing is conducted in February for early admission and in May for final admission. In order to schedule a TEAS test, you should see the Administrative Assistant for Health Sciences in H-314 to register for the test. The cost of testing is $35.00 and must be paid at the time of registration. Questions regarding testing should be directed to Yvonne Johnson, Associate Dean of Health Sciences at johnsony@surry.edu or 336-386-3368.

Admission Procedures for Nursing Programs

A student’s admission to the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program is based upon a comparison of grades and entrance test ranking (TEAS) with other applicants.

THERE ARE NO PREREQUISITES TO TAKE THE TEST OF ESSENTIAL ACADEMIC SKILLS (TEAS). HOWEVER, STUDENTS SHOULD BE AWARE OF THE CRITERIA TO APPLY TO THE PROGRAM. SEE REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY TO THE ADN PROGRAM.

Students who wish to take the TEAS test should contact Sheila Franklin, Administrative Assistant in the Health Science Division in H-314. Student must register for the TEAS in person. Cost of the test is $35.00 and is due at the time of registration. Students should be aware however that taking the Nursing Entrance test does not necessarily qualify him/her for admission into the program. Students will receive their score at the conclusion of the test and will know whether they have met the minimum score required on this test (see below). Once the TEAS test has been completed, the Associate Dean of Health Sciences will provide Student Development with a list of students who have met the benchmark score on the TEAS. The Health Sciences Counselor will conduct an audit of the student’s file to ensure all criteria for admission have been met.

TEST OF ESSENTIAL ACADEMIC SKILLS (TEAS): NURSING ADMISSION TEST

• Students seeking admittance to nursing programs at Surry Community College are required to take Version V of the TEAS test. This test is offered by the college in February and May for ADN candidates and in June and September for PNE and LPN-ADN candidates.
• Students must score at or above the benchmark set for Surry Community College, which is a score of "Proficient" or higher.
• Students may take the TEAS test every 3 months to qualify for consideration into the program. Students should be aware that taking earlier versions of the test will be counted in the frequency of testing; however there is no way to convert scores from earlier versions of the TEAS to the version required by Surry Community College. TEAS scores are valid for one year. Study guides and online practice tests for the TEAS may be purchased online at www.atitesting.com
• Students may take the TEAS test at any location and have an official transcript from ATI transferred to Surry, Attn: Yvonne Johnson, Associate Dean of Health Sciences at johnsony@surry.edu
• Students should be aware that Surry Community College requires students to take a different version of TEAS V every 3 months, and therefore it is recommended that all testing be completed at Surry.

TEAS Test Schedule

Fall 2013 ADN – February 23, 2013 & May 25, 2013

Spring 2014 LPN-ADN- June 22, 2013 & September 28, 2013

Minimum Application Requirements

All materials are due by:

• April 15, 2013 for ADN students who take the admission test in May for start date of January 2014
• June 1, 2013, for LPN-ADN students who take the admission test in June
• September 1, 2013 for LPN-ADN students who take the admissions test in September

MATERIALS REQUIRED TO APPLY TO THE NURSING PROGRAM

• Meet or exceed the benchmark score on the TEAS Test. The benchmark score set by Surry Community College is the ATI Academic Preparedness Level of “Proficient” or higher. Currently, this corresponds to a score of 58.7% or higher, and is set by ATI.
• Complete the SCC General Admissions Application.
• Have an official high school transcript or GED scores and official transcripts from all colleges attended mailed to the Admissions and Records Office. Official transcripts should be mailed from the institution(s) attended or be hand delivered by applicant in an envelope sealed by a representative of the school(s) attended.
• Completed appropriate Placement Test, completed developmental prerequisites or achieved the cut off scores for credit in these courses.
• Have and maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher in all post-secondary courses taken in the last 3 years. If high school students have no post-secondary courses they must have at least a 3.0 GPA in their high school courses.
• For ADN applicants who have not taken BIO 168 Anatomy & Physiology I , Biology and Chemistry must have been completed in either high school or college with a passing grade.

COLLEGE PLACEMENT TEST SCORES

• To be considered for admission to the ADN program, all applicants must have completed all develop­mental prerequisites or met cut-off scores for exiting MAT-080, RED-090, and ENG-090.
• To be considered for the LPN-ADN program, all applicants must have completed all developmental prerequisites or met cut-off score for exiting MAT 070, RED 090, and ENG 090.
• To be considered for admission to the PN program, all applicants must have completed all develop­mental prerequisites or met cut-off scores for exiting MAT- 070, RED-090, and ENG-090.
• If an applicant scores less than the minimum cut-off scores on the Placement Test, he/she will be required to complete the essential sequence of developmental courses. If the student completes all of the required developmental courses with a grade of “C” or better prior to the application deadline date and meets the other minimum requirements, he/she may be considered eligible to apply to the program.
• The College Placement Test or any combination of college placement tests may be taken once every 90 days (3 months). Scores more than 3 years old are invalid.
• If the college placement test has been taken at another community college (in the past three years), it is the student’s responsibility to ensure that the scores are transferred to Surry Community College.

REQUIRED GRADES AND LENGTH OF TIME SINCE COMPLETING SCIENCE IF TAKEN PRIOR TO ADMISSION.

Students must have achieved at least a “C” in all required curriculum courses with no more than three at­tempts. BIO-168 & BIO-169 completion must have been within the last five years. (LPN-to-ADN students are exempt from this requirement.)

LPN-to-ADN APPLICANTS MUST HAVE AN UNRESTRICTED PRACTICAL NURSING LICENSE IN NORTH CAROLINA OR ONE OF THE COMPACT STATES.

ADDITIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Admission into either nursing program is contingent upon completion of the following items by the dates requested. Prospective students must submit:

• Valid documentation of current Nurse Aide I certification and any other current related certifications, licenses, etc. (LPN-to-ADN students are exempt from this requirement.) Nurse Aide I certification must be valid by the first day of the semester that the student enters nursing classes or the student will not be allowed to start the program.
• A completed medical form with test results and the most recent dates of immunizations/proof of im­munity, including a positive Hepatitis B titer, or a signed waiver; positive varicella (Chicken Pox) titer or recent immunization (history of having chicken pox is not acceptable proof of immunity); positive MMR titer or proof of 2 MMR vaccines; and either a Td booster within the last five years, or a T-DAP vaccine; and 2-step TB screening. The medical form must be completed and submitted to the nursing department by the deadlines specified at the informational session required for students offered admission. Arrangements must be made by the student to have influenza vaccines each fall when they become available as these are highly recommended (or in some instances mandatory) by the clinical facilities.
• Students must present a valid CPR certification through American Heart Association (Health Care Pro­vider) that is valid and maintain their certification to the end of the program.
• Evidence of appropriate health and/or accident insurance.
• Malpractice insurance is included in tuition and fees for nursing students.
• Documentation of one year of clinical experience as an LPN with direct patient care in a health care agency within the last three years or LPN licensure and graduation from a PNE program within 1 year.

(Required for LPN-to-ADN students only)

Criteria for Selection of Nursing Students

Surry Community College has a competitive entry process for admission to the nursing programs. There are two opportunities to be considered for program admission each fall. Surry Community College has an early admission process for students who meet all criteria and take the TEAS by the February cutoff date (February 21^st for 2013), and a final admission process for students who meet all criteria and take the TEAS by the May cutoff date (May 25, 2013). Students are chosen from each group.

Each fall those student applicants who have the highest rank on their grades earned in BIO-168, BIO- 169, ENG-111, ENG-112, ENG-113 or 114 and MAT-151 (current High School students in top 15% of class receive ten points) and the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) will be admitted into the ADN program.

Decision Notification

Early admission for the Fall ADN program will be offered in late April. Final admission for the Fall ADN program will be offered by late June. Students can expect to receive decisions regarding admission by mail.

Early admission for the Spring LPN-ADN program will be offered in late July with final admissions offered by late October. Students can expect to receive decisions regarding admission by mail.

Acceptance cards and orientation information will be included in the acceptance packets. Students must imme­diately return acceptance forms in order to maintain their admitted status. Final admission status is contingent upon completion of the required items (See Additional Admission Requirements) by the dates requested.

Curriculum Description

The Associate Degree Nursing curriculum provides knowledge, skills, and strategies to integrate safety and quality into nursing care, to practice in a dynamic environment, and to meet individual needs which impact health, quality of life, and achievement of potential.

Course work includes and builds upon the domains of healthcare, nursing practice, and the holistic individual. Content emphasizes the nurse as a member of the interdisciplinary team providing safe, individualized care while employing evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and informatics.

Graduates of this program are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN). Employment opportunities are vast within the global health care system and may include positions within acute, chronic, extended, industrial, and community health care facilities.

NOTE: Each nursing (NUR) course must be successfully completed in order to progress to subsequent nursing courses.

A nursing student prohibited from participating in a clinical agency may be dismissed from the nursing program due to their inability to progress.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the SCC ADN Program will:

1. Practice professional nursing behaviors incorporating personal responsibility and accountability for continued competence.
2. Communicate professionally and effectively with individuals, significant support person(s), and members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
3. Integrate knowledge of the holistic needs of the individual to provide an individual centered assessment.
4. Incorporate informatics to formulate evidence-based clinical judgments and management decisions.
5. Implement caring interventions incorporating documented best practices for individuals in diverse settings.
6. Develop a teaching plan for individuals, and/or the nursing team, incorporating teaching and learning principles.
7. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to advocate for positive individual and organizational outcomes.
8. Manage healthcare for the individual using cost effective nursing strategies, quality improvement processes, and current technologies.

Associate Degree Nursing (ADN)
A45120

*Preferred Humanities/Fine Arts Electives:
PHI 240, HUM 115, HUM 120

To view details of courses, refer to the Course Descriptions section of the college catalog.