Roane State Community College
Associate of Applied Science Nursing Program (A.A.S.)
Admission Packet
The Nursing program is a course of study leading to an Associate of Applied Science Degree. The program has full approval by the Tennessee Board of Nursing and accreditation by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).
The Nursing courses at RSCC are offered over 4 semesters. In addition to the nursing courses there are 27 credit hours of general education requirements for completion of the degree. You must have 12 credits of the 27 credit hours, with the math requirement as part of the 12 hours, completed prior to the application deadline. Since Nursing students spend a significant amount of time outside of class in study and laboratory practice, completion of the general education requirements is recommended prior to beginning the nursing program.
Applications
Please read the following information carefully. Minimum requirements for admission to the 2011 Nursing Program are listed below. All items are required. Meeting minimum requirements does not
guarantee acceptance into the program.
In order to apply to the nursing program the applicant must first be admitted to Roane State. The Nursing Application must be submitted through an accepted student’s RaiderNet account online no later than the third Friday in February, (February 18, 2011). Upon submission of your application you will receive a confirmation email that it has been received. Applications submitted after the 2011 deadline will NOT be considered. In the event you apply and are not accepted, you must submit a new application for future terms.
Transcripts
Official high school transcripts must be submitted no later than the third Friday in February,
(February 18, 2011) deadline. If transferring general education classes from another college, submit an official transcript showing the college courses completed before the deadline. Official college
transcripts must be submitted to the Admissions and Records Office at Roane State by the February deadline.
Admission Eligibility
You are able to apply for the Nursing program if you meet the following criteria:
1. Have a completed student records file by the third Friday in February, (February 18, 2011) in RSCC Admissions and Records Office. All admissions requirements must be complete, including required proof of immunizations.
2. Have completed College Algebra (Math 1130) or a higher level math course with at least a “C”. 3. 2.75 GPA (GPA calculated only on the required general education courses taken by the end of
Fall 2010)
Nursing Examination for Roane State’s Nursing Program- HESI
You will find registration information for the pre-nursing examination within the Nursing on-line application. You will sign up for the test at that point. Roane State waives the pre-nursing examination requirement for applicants who have a college degree from an accredited college (SACS or equivalent.) The pre-nursing exam must be taken and passed prior to acceptance into the pre-nursing program. If you have taken the HESI examination at another college you can submit those scores for us to determine if they are passing or not. This exam is given at the Roane County and Oak Ridge campuses during the months of: October, November, and February. The cost of the test is $29. If unsuccessful on the first attempt, the applicant must wait 6 months to re-test. Once you pass the exam it is good for three years. There is an optional study guide entitled
Admission Assessment Exam Review, 2nd Edition
available atwww.us.elsevierhealth.com/product.jsp?isbn=9781416056355.
General Education Requirements
The 27 credit hours of general education requirements for the nursing program may be completed at any Roane State campus except for the Knox County Center for Health Sciences. Students may take the required general education courses at any pace prior to acceptance into the program. Nursing courses can only be taken by those officially accepted into the program and must be taken in the order they are offered. Once admitted to the program, nursing classes are held on the Roane County, Oak Ridge, and Knoxville campuses. Students completing required science courses after acceptance into the program must attain a C or better in order to retain their spot in the program.
Additional Requirements for Accepted Students
Students accepted to the program must meet certain requirements before they can attend the required clinical rotations. An orientation session is scheduled for accepted students at which time they receive specific information about health requirements, criminal background checks, drug screenings, and CPR Health Care Provider certification. Background checks and drug screens must be acceptable to clinical affiliates in order for students to attend clinicals and meet the requirements of the program.
Admission Point Scale System
Acceptance to the Nursing Program is a competitive process. A maximum of approximately 120 students will be accepted to begin classes in the Fall semester. A point system is used to rank each applicant based on the following criteria:
1. G.P.A. - calculated only on the general education classes required for the AAS Nursing.
2. An "A" in Anatomy and Physiology I, Anatomy and Physiology II, and College Algebra or a higher level math course is awarded 2 points per class. A "B" in these classes is awarded 1 point per class.
Associate of Applied Sciences (A.A.S.)
Nursing General Education Requirements
Nursing Program
First Year
NSG
105 Foundations for Nursing Practice
10
NSG
107 Care of Childbearing Family
3
NSG
109 Adult & Child Health I
6
NSG
118 Pharmacology in Nursing
3
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First Year Total
22
Second Year
NSG
210 Adult & Child Health II
10
NSG
212 Psychosocial Nursing
4
NSG
215 Transitions to Nursing Practice
3
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Second Year Total
17
ENGL 1010 Composition I 3 cr. hours
SPCH 201 Basic Speech Communication
3 cr. hours Humanities Elective Choose from: ART 201, 202,
1030, MUS 1030, THEA 1030, and PHIL 1030, 121 or 201.
ENGL literature is also acceptable; however, ENGL 1020 – Composition II is a prerequisite to any literature course.
3 cr. hours MATH 1130 or 1530 (Must be completed by the application deadline – no exceptions)
College Algebra or Probability and Statistics (A grade of “C” or better is required.)
A higher level math course is acceptable. MATH 1410 will not fulfill the
requirement. Students wishing to pursue a BSN should take MATH 1530.
3 cr. hours
PSY 220 Developmental Psychology General Psychology is not acceptable for this requirement
3 cr. hours BIOL 2010 Anatomy and Physiology I
(+ lab) (A grade of “C” or better is required.)
All developmental course requirements must be completed prior to taking this course. Science courses cannot be more than 10 years old.
4 cr. hours
BIOL 2020 Anatomy and Physiology II (+lab) (A grade of “C” or better is required.)
Must successfully complete BIOL 2010 prior to taking this course
4 cr. Hours
BIOL 2230 Microbiology (+lab) (A grade
of “C” or better is required.) Must complete either BIOL 1110 – General Biology or BIOL 2010 prior to taking this course.
ADMISSION CHECK SHEET
All materials for a completed Admissions and Records file are due by the third Friday in February,
February 18 , 2011).
___ Complete RSCC Application for Admission
___ Pay $20 application fee.
___ Request high school/GED transcripts
___ Request transcripts from all colleges/universities attended.
___ ACT or COMPASS test scores (If you have successfully passed a college-level math or
English at another accredited college, testing is not required – but transcripts must be sent to RSCC).
If you are not yet 21 years old and your ACT scores from high school are three or more years old, you must take the ACT-Residual* or the ACT-National exam in order to attend RSCC. If you are 21 years or older and in a degree program, you must take the COMPASS exam in order to attend RSCC.
___ Hepatitis B Form
___ MMR shot record – proof of 2 MMR shots are required of all full-time students BEFORE
registration can be completed. If you graduated from a Tennessee high school in 1999 or thereafter, this requirement is waived, and you will not need to submit proof of MMR immunizations.
___ If required, attend a New Student Orientation. The schedule of orientation sessions is listed
on the RSCC website www.roanestate.edu/nso . Contact Counseling: 865-882-4546 Roane
County, or at Oak Ridge 865-481-2003. During this session you will meet with a generalist advisor who will help with selecting courses for your first semester. You will be assigned a faculty academic advisor during your first semester of enrollment.
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Do you meet these requirements?
___ Completed college-level Math course with a “C” or better.
___ Completed 12 hours of general education electives towards the Nursing program.
___ Have a 2.75 GPA on only the required general education courses completed by the end of Fall 2010
Frequently Asked Questions
I am transferring from XYZ college. How do I know if my courses will be accepted? Once you complete the admissions process and enroll at Roane State, your other college transcripts will be evaluated. As long as your college is regionally accredited and the course titles and credit hours are similar, the courses should transfer to Roane State. If you have questions, you should contact the Records Office or the Dean of the Nursing Program.
When will I know if I’ve been accepted into the program? Students are notified of their acceptance or denial into the Nursing program by the first week in May. Information will not be given via phone.
I will be applying but have taken most of my general education courses. Are there other courses I can take? The Advising Resource Center recommends you take courses that will help you be successful in the Nursing program and that may be able to be used in the future for pursuing a BSN. These include: HIT 107 or 1010 (RODP) – Medical Terminology
HIT 113 or 1110 (RODP) – Legal Aspects in Health Information ENGL 1020 and/or ENGL Literature (after taking ENGL 1020) COLL 1020 or any CST elective
HEA 201 – Nutrition
PSY 110 – General Psychology CHEM 1110- General Chemistry WELL 1010- Lifetime Wellness
ALH 211 – Management and Leadership for Allied Health Supervisors
HIST – sequence of two courses required for a BSN at the school of your choice. Foreign Language
