• Students must be eligible to take any of the program co-requisite courses at the time of acceptance into the nursing program.
• ENG 100/155 or equivalent scores • MAT 102 or equivalent test scores • Formal acceptance in FDTC
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
• 2.5 Program GPA • 2.0 Cumulative GPA
• TEAS test: Proficient level overall and in Reading and Science categories (TEAS tests may be repeated, but not within 30-day time period)
• Nursing Career Talk
• Students must have successfully completed BIO 210 to apply to ADN program
• BIO courses being transferred for BIO 210, 211 and 225 must not be more than 5 years old AT THE TIME YOU BEGIN THE PROGRAM. Biology courses may only be repeated ONCE at any college, including FDTC.
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
• A minimum grade of “C” is required for all NUR/PHM courses
• Students must maintain a minimum of a 2.0 cumulative GPA and 2.0 program GPA to continue to progress in nursing classes
• Students may only repeat a nursing course once (PHM or NUR)
• Student who have 2 failures in nursing courses (PHM or NUR) have not made satisfactory academic progression and must leave the program.
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SPECIAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:
Immunizations: Students admitted into the health science programs must present proof of immunization or
immunity (statement of disease is not sufficient) for:
a. Tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis (dTaP) within last 10 years
b. Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR): two vaccinations after 12 mos. of age or proof by titer of immunity. Copy of lab result required
c. Varicella (chickenpox): two vaccinations after 12 mos. or age of proof by titer of immunity. Copy of lab result required
d. Hepatitis B (Hep B): three vaccinations timed appropriately and proof by titer of immunity with booster if non-reactive. Copy of lab result required
e. 2-step PPD
Once these vaccinations or immunity have been established, they will not need to be repeated. HOWEVER, students must maintain annual documentation of Tuberculosis status (1 Step PPD) and annual flu vaccine.
Criminal Background Check:
All health science students, including nursing students, must meet a number of requirements in order to be permitted to begin the health-related program, participate in clinical experiences, and to sit for the NCLEX exam. FDTC uses an online company called CastleBranch (https://www.castlebranch.com/) to manage most of these requirements. Students are required to set up and maintain an account throughout their entire nursing education. Through this account student will complete an initial criminal background check and drug testing; upload proof of CPR certification, PPD, immunizations, site-specific orientation materials and other requirements of the program.
Student Drug/Background Screening Policy:
Applicants are to be advised that due to specific contract requirements by the clinical agencies used for clinical by the health science program, background checks and drug screenings are part of the admission and retention process. The background check/drug screening will be completed once the applicant has been accepted to the nursing program.
Applicants with specific conviction histories or positive drug screenings may ultimately not be accepted into the program. Positive background checks will be sent to the clinical agencies, without identifying information, for their decision whether or not to allow the applicant to perform patient care in their institution. One agency denial is considered a denial from all agencies; therefore, the applicant cannot be admitted to the nursing program.
A student with a positive drug screen is not eligible for admission to or continuation in the health science program. Specific convictions or positive drug screens occurring after full admission and matriculation in the program will be addressed per Department policy, including dismissal.
CPR Certification:
Current CPR certification through the American Heart Association (Health Care Provider) or the American Red Cross (Professional Rescuer) is required throughout the academic program.
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GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES
Course
Prefix Course Number Course Name Class Hours Lab Hours Credit Hours
ENG 101 English Composition I 3 0 3
BIO 211 Anatomy and Physiology II 3 3 4
MAT 110 College Algebra 3 0 3
PSY 201 General Psychology 3 0 3
XXX XXX Elective: Humanities/Fine Arts 3 0 3
TOTALS: 15 3 16
REQUIRED MAJOR CORE COURSES
CoursePrefix Course Number Course Name Class Hours Lab Hours Credit Hours
NUR 160 Introduction to Nursing 2 6 4
NUR 162 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing 2 3 3
NUR 163 Nursing Across Lifespan I 2 0 2
NUR 165 Nursing Concepts/Clinical Practice I 3 9 6
NUR 170 Nursing Applications 0 3 1
NUR 263 Nursing Across Lifespan II 2 6 4
NUR 264 Nursing Across Lifespan III 2 6 4
NUR 265 Nursing Concepts/Clinical Practice II 3 9 6
NUR 266 Nursing Concepts/Clinical Practice III 3 9 6
NUR 267 Nursing Concepts/Clinical Practice IV 1 15 6
TOTALS: 20 66 42
OTHER COURSES REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION
CoursePrefix Course Number Course Name Class Hours Lab Hours Credit Hours
BIO 210 Anatomy and Physiology I 3 3 4
BIO 225 Microbiology 3 3 4
PHM 115 Drug Classification I 2 0 2
TOTALS: 8 6 10
Minimum Total Credit Hours: 68
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FALL ADMISSION SEMESTER CURRICULUM
SEMESTER 1 (FALL)
Course
Prefix Course Number Course Name Class Hours Lab Hours Credit Hours
NUR 160 Introduction to Nursing 2 6 4
NUR 163 Nursing Across Lifespan I 2 0 2
NUR 170 Nursing Applications 0 3 1
BIO 211 Anatomy and Physiology II 3 3 4
PSY 201 General Psychology 3 0 3
10 12 14
SEMESTER 2 (SPRING)
Course
Prefix Course Number Course Name Class Hours Lab Hours Credit Hours
NUR 162 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing 2 3 3
NUR 165 Nursing Concepts/Clinical Practice I 3 9 6
PHM 115 Drug Classification I 2 0 2
MAT 110 College Algebra 3 0 3
10 12 14
SEMESTER 3 (SUMMER)
Course
Prefix Course Number Course Name Class Hours Lab Hours Credit Hours
NUR 263 Nursing Across Lifespan II 2 6 4
NUR 265 Nursing Concepts/Clinical Practice II 3 9 6
5 15 10
SEMESTER 4 (FALL)
Course
Prefix Course Number Course Name Class Hours Lab Hours Credit Hours
NUR 266 Nursing Concepts/Clinical Practice III 3 9 6
NUR 264 Nursing Across Lifespan III 2 6 4
BIO 225 Microbiology 3 3 4
8 18 14
SEMESTER 5 (SPRING)
Course
Prefix Course Number Course Name Class Hours Lab Hours Credit Hours
NUR 267 Nursing Concepts/Clinical Practice IV 1 15 6
ENG 101 English Composition I 3 0 3
XXX XXX Elective: Humanities/Fine Arts 3 0 3
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SPRING ADMISSION SEMESTER CURRICULUM
SEMESTER 1 (SPRING)
Course
Prefix Course Number Course Name Class Hours Lab Hours Credit Hours
NUR 160 Introduction to Nursing 2 6 4
NUR 163 Nursing Across Lifespan I 2 0 2
NUR 170 Nursing Applications 0 3 1
BIO 211 Anatomy and Physiology II 3 3 4
PSY 201 General Psychology 3 0 3
10 12 14
SEMESTER 2 (SUMMER)
Course
Prefix Course Number Course Name Class Hours Lab Hours Credit Hours
NUR 162 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing 2 3 3
NUR 165 Nursing Concepts/Clinical Practice I 3 9 6
5 12 9
SEMESTER 3 (FALL)
Course
Prefix Course Number Course Name Class Hours Lab Hours Credit Hours
NUR 263 Nursing Across Lifespan II 2 6 4
NUR 265 Nursing Concepts/Clinical Practice II 3 9 6
PHM 115 Drug Classification I 2 0 2
MAT 110 College Algebra 3 0 3
10 15 15
SEMESTER 4 (SPRING)
Course
Prefix Course Number Course Name Class Hours Lab Hours Credit Hours
NUR 266 Nursing Concepts/Clinical Practice III 3 9 6
NUR 264 Nursing Across Lifespan III 2 6 4
BIO 225 Microbiology 3 3 4
8 18 14
SEMESTER 5 (SUMMER)
Course
Prefix Course Number Course Name Class Hours Lab Hours Credit Hours
NUR 267 Nursing Concepts/Clinical Practice IV 1 15 6
ENG 101 English Composition I 3 0 3
XXX XXX Elective: Humanities/Fine Arts 3 0 3
7 15 12
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