Admission Process for Licensed Practical Nurses
Admission is not automatic nor guaranteed for Practical Nurses applying for advanced placement (LPN to RN) to the Associate Degree Nursing program. Determination of available space is made by considering the number of students that can be accommodated within the program, available clinical sites, and instructional faculty.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY:
- ATI TEAS exam score completed no more than 24 months before the date of application
- Graduated from a Practical Nursing diploma program approved by the state board of nursing prior to the first day of NUR 214.
Note: Students actively enrolled in a Practical Nursing diploma program may apply to the ADN: LPN to RN program, however, their Practical Nursing diploma must be completed before the first day of NUR 214.
STEP 1 ‐ ENROLLMENT PROCESS:
- Submit official transcripts for high school, high school equivalency certificate scores, or an earned associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
- Submit official transcripts for any postsecondary courses completed for possible transfer to ACC.
- Completion of any developmental courses.
- Review the Online Nursing Information presentation and complete the quiz.
- Schedule an appointment with Health Sciences Admissions Advisor (if needed).
Submit an official sealed high school transcript or high school equivalency certificate scores. The requirement is waived for students with an earned associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university. In this case, the applicant must submit an official transcript showing the earned postsecondary degree. Students who do not submit official high school (or equivalent) transcripts by the end of the first semester will have a registration hold placed on their records until such documentation is received.
STEP 2 ‐ ADMISSION CONSIDERATION FOR NURSING:
Complete the Selective Admissions application for the Associate Degree Nursing: LPN to RN. Applications will be reviewed and ranked based on the points earned for specific courses, ATI TEAS exam score, and additional certifications/licensures. Points will be awarded for the final grades earned in the following courses (A = 4 quality points, B = 3 quality points):
- BIO 168 - Anatomy & Physiology I
- BIO 169 - Anatomy & Physiology II
- ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry
- MAT 152 - Statistical Methods I or MAT 143 - Quantitative Literacy or MAT 171 - Precalculus
- PSY 150 - General Psychology
- NUR 214 - Nursing Transition Concepts
ATI TEAS EXAM SCORE:
Exam must be completed and score documentation submitted to ACC by the application deadline. Official scores may not be more than 24 months old.
ADDITIONAL POINTS:
You may only submit certifications from the list below for additional points. It must be from an approved program. Documentation must be provided with the application.
- EMT, CNA II, Certified/Registered Medical Assistant = 5 points
- Veteran with Combat Medic, Corpsmen training, or equivalent military medical training; Paramedic; LPN/LVN = 10 points
- Graduate of ACC Practical Nursing diploma program = 10 points
NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE:
All applications will be notified by letter and email if they have been accepted to the program, placed on the waitlist (alternates if space becomes available), or denied admission. All accepted and waitlisted students must attend an orientation session. Failure to attend the orientation session will result in the forfeiture of their seat. The following items are required before the first day of NUR 214 , and are completed at the student’s expense:
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support provider certification (which must remain current throughout the program)
- Completed physical examination documenting satisfactory health (including immunization record) completed by a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician’s assistant. The report must be current, using the form supplied by the college, and submitted by the specified date.
- Criminal background check and urine drug screen
- All supporting documents will be uploaded to MyClinicalExchange.
PROGRESSION WITHIN THE ADN: LPN TO RN
Students admitted to the ADN: LPN to RN program must complete the following requirements to progress and graduate from the Associate Nursing Degree program:
- Must hold an active and unencumbered license to practice as an LPN or LVN within North Carolina or a compact state by the end of NUR 214
- Must complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or higher (official transcripts are required to determine if completed courses can be transferred to ACC):
- BIO 168
- BIO 169
- ENG 111
- ENG 112 or 114
- Humanities/Fine Arts elective (HUM 115 is recommended)
- MAT 143 or 152
- PSY 150
- PSY 241
- Must complete the following major courses with a grade of “B” or higher:
- NUR 214 (first course of sequence; may be transferred into ACC)
- NUR 211
- NUR 212
- NUR 213 (final course of sequence)
A student is not considered admitted to the Associated Degree Nursing program at Alamance Community College until the student receives official, written notification of admission to the program from the Nursing Department Head and/or the Admissions Office. Once admitted to the ADN program, the student’s faculty advisor will enroll them in their nursing courses.