Registered Nursing: Mobility (Healthcare Transition)

Available: Phil Campbell Campus

Advisors:
K. Bray (6255) kayla.bray@nwscc.edu
E. Davis (6270) emily.davis@nwscc.edu
P. Ford (5306) pford@nwscc.edu
A. Frederick (6224) ashley.frederick@nwscc.edu
J.  Plemons-Kastberg (6229) jennifer.kastberg@nwscc.edu
E. Price (5305) elaine.price@nwscc.edu
M. Rockwell (6249) michelle.rockwell@nwscc.edu
R. Stewart (6256) rebecca.stewart@nwscc.edu
S. Thomas (6252) cthomas@nwscc.edu
C. Tice (6293) ctice@nwscc.edu
C. Tittle (6221) chelsie.tittle@nwscc.edu
M. Winstead (6279) mwinstead@nwscc.edu

See GENERAL INFORMATION and APPROVALS AND ACCREDITATION in the Registered Nursing section of the catalog.

ADMISSION PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS

A generic option and a Healthcare Transition option are offered. The Healthcare Transition option is for Licensed Practical Nurses who graduated from a state-approved school of practical nursing and hold a current, active, and unencumbered Alabama (or Multistate) Practical Nursing license or for Paramedics who hold an active Alabama Paramedic license and graduated from a CAAHEP accredited program. This license must be maintained throughout the program. Paramedics must also provide proof of current CNA certification in the state of Alabama. Proof of licensure must be on file.

NOTICE: The Alabama Community College System (ACCS) Standardized Curriculum is continuing to be reviewed and analyzed. Modifications will be made as needed. The most updated information will be found in the College catalog posted on the NWSCC website.

HEALTHCARE TRANSITION OPTION

Track One: Students who completed the Alabama Standard Concept-Based Curriculum greater than one academic year of the Healthcare Transition coursework and students who did not complete the Alabama Standard Concept-Based Curriculum for the PN Certificate must take NUR 209. Paramedic entry into the ADN program begins in Track One.

Track Two: Students who completed the Alabama Standard Concept-Based Curriculum for the PN certificate within one academic year of the Healthcare Transition coursework are exempt from taking NUR 209.

Minimum admission standards for the Healthcare Transition option Include:

• Unconditional admission to the college and be in good standing with College.
• Submission of a completed application for the Healthcare Transition option of the Associate Degree Nursing Program.  (Applications must be hand delivered to the nursing office on the Phil Campbell Campus or postmarked by the application deadline.)
• A minimum of 2.50 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale based on the required academic core courses for nursing AND
  • Current or previous NWSCC students must have a minimum 2.0 GPA or higher at NWSCC
  • Transfer students must enter NWSCC on clear academic status (cumulative 2.0 GPA)
• Submission of Official ACT score (national or residual) to the Admissions office.  The writing component is not required. The ACT must have been taken by the application deadline. There is no minimum ACT composite score required.  There is no expiration date on the ACT for the nursing application. The nursing program accepts the ACT Superscore.
• Completion of BIO 201, BIO 202, ENG 101, SPH 106 or 107, PSY 200 or 210, and MTH 108 or MTH 100 or higher level with a grade of "C" or higher by the application deadline.
• Possess and maintain a current, active and unencumbered Alabama (or Multistate) PN or Alabama Paramedic license by the application deadline. Proof must be on file.
• LPN's must be a graduate of a state approved school of practical nursing or have a paramedic license. Proof must be on file.
• Paramedics must provide proof of CNA certification by the state of Alabama by the application deadline.
• Paramedics must be graduates of a CAAHEP accredited program. Proof must be on file.
• Meet the ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA required for nursing (See ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA).
• MEET THE APPLICATION DEADLINE. For the Healthcare Transition option, the deadline is:
  • Track One: Spring Admission-October 15
  • Track Two: Fall Admission- May 15

The College reserves the right to adjust requirements or use additional criteria to determine admission.  Admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program is competitive. Meeting minimal requirements does not guarantee acceptance.  (Preference will be given to graduates of Northwest Shoals Community College's PN or paramedic program.) Applicants will be notified in writing via email by the ADN office of acceptance into the ADN program. The college reserves the right to adjust requirements or use additional criteria to determine admission.

NOTICE: Your ability to comply with the ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA listed may be evaluated by the nursing faculty at anytime that your ability to do so is in question.

See ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA, TRANSFER POLICY, PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS, , NURSING PROGRESSION POLICY in the Registered Nursing section of the catalog.

ADN PROGRAM COMPLETION (HEALTHCARE TRANSITION OPTION)

Students who have completed required academic courses and continue in the program through completion of NUR 211 and 221 will be awarded an Associate in Applied Science Degree. Students are responsible for meeting all the progression and graduation requirements.

PROGRAM PROGRESSION POLICY:

See PROGRAM PROGRESSION POLICY in the Registered Nursing section of the catalog.

Specific to the Healthcare Transition Option: If a student has had two non-progressions in the Healthcare Transition Option Track One or Track Two, the student may apply as a new student for the Healthcare Transition Option Track One or may apply for admission to the generic option as a new student.

NURSING PROGRESSION POLICY

See NURSING PROGRESSION POLICY in the Registered Nursing section of the catalog.

Specific to the Healthcare Transition Option:  If a student has had two non-progressions in the Healthcare Transition Option Track One or Track Two, the student may apply as a new student for the Healthcare Transition Option Track One or may apply for admission to the generic option as a new student.

See REINSTATEMENT POLICY, READMISSION POLICY,  STANDARDS OF CONDUCT,  and ANTICIPATED EXPENSES in the Registered Nursing section of the catalog.

Registered Nursing Mobility (Healthcare Transition) Associate in Applied Science Degree

Available: Phil Campbell Campus

• Healthcare Transition Track One
  LPNs who did not complete the Alabama Concept-Based Curriculum (CBC) and Paramedics will be awarded 15 credit hours of prior learning credit for coursework that led to PN or Paramedic licensure.
  LPNs who completed the Alabama CBC Curriculum: NUR 112 and NUR 113 will be counted for the 15 credit hours of prior learning.
• Healthcare Transition Track Two
  The combined credit hours of NUR 112, NUR 113, NUR 114, and NUR 115 taken for the PN certificate will be counted for the 25 credit hours of prior learning.

* All non-nursing courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or higher before or during semesters noted below.