Program Information Open Advising Session (OAS) Success Starts Here! The Open Advising Session (OAS) is an interactive program which requires the completion of three quizzes in order to receive credit for the content which precedes those quizzes. The information on this page mirrors that content and is included here for informational and reference purposes. Information in this OAS is subject to change - please contact your nursing advisor if you have specific questions not addressed by this program information. In order to take and receive credit for the OAS quizzes, please go to the main Nursing web page at http://www.tridenttech.edu/nursing.htm and click on the big red button that says "Click here to read the online Open Advising Session content and take the three required quizzes."

 If you require further assistance, contact your Nursing Advisor. 

After all admission requirements are met, submit the Statement of Completion and Open Advising Session Verification form with the Nursing Application  in person or by certified mail to:

Trident Technical College                         Nursing Admissions Coordinator                         Admissions Office, AM-M                         7000 Rivers Avenue                         P.O. Box 118067                         Charleston, SC 29423-8067

Introduction

TTC’s nursing division offers a Nursing Assistant certificate, a diploma in Practical Nursing and an Associate in Applied Science degree in nursing (ADN). However, instead of three (3) separate programs, the nursing division offers one program with multiple entry and multiple exit options. The easiest way to understand the curriculum is to think of it as seamless.

With the multiple exit options, all qualified students enter the first level of the program, which is designated as the Nursing Assistant level.  Students successfully completing this level can exit and take the certification exam to become a Certified Nursing Assistant or meet the progression requirements for the second level, which is Practical Nursing.  Students successfully completing the Practical Nursing level are eligible to exit and take the National Council Licensure Examination – PN (NCLEX – PN) to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or meet the progression requirements for the third level, the Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) level. Students successfully completing the ADN level are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination – RN (NCLEX – RN) to become a Registered Nurse (RN).  The multiple exit options offer students the opportunity to become credentialed as a CNA or LPN while continuing to complete courses required o become a registered nurse.

With the multiple entry options, Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) with qualifying work experience can enter the nursing program and receive college credit for their credential and work experience.  This means that CNAs do not have to repeat the nursing assistant level and LPNs do not have to repeat the practical nursing level.

Students interested in all nursing programs must meet the following program admission requirements.

1.  Attend an Open Advising Session and obtain written faculty verification of attendance or complete the Open Advising Session on-line. This should be done first since all program requirements are reviewed in this session.  On-campus Open Advising Session schedules are listed online, and posted in the Admissions Offices at all three campuses or by calling (843) 574-6370. 

2.  Submit official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions you previously attended.  Students who have had a cumulative GPA of less than 2.0 for courses taken during the last five (5) years must complete ten (10) semester hours of course work with a minimum grade of C or better in each course, and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.  At least one of these courses must be a required laboratory science.  Lab sciences must be taken within five (5) years of the entry date to the program.

3.  Meet the program specific requirements listed on one of the Quick Reference sheets, which can be found in the nursing division office in the 630 building, room 206 on MAIN campus.

In addition to the general nursing program admission requirements, students must meet the specific program admission requirements listed under each program in the on-line Catalog at www.tridenttech.edu. Specific program admission requirements are also listed on the Quick Reference sheets.

The nursing division has three (3) generic nursing programs:
• Nursing Assistant
• Practical Nursing
• Associate Degree Nursing

The nursing division also has three (3) advanced placement nursing programs:
• CNA to PN
• CNA to ADN
• LPN to ADN 

Each program has specific program admission requirements.  Find the program you are interested in and review the admission requirements for that specific program. Go to www.tridenttech.edu > catalogs.

All nursing programs have several admission options.  These include having a degree or achieving required scores on standardized tests or completing the pre-nursing certificate.
Important Point: If you are using the pre-nursing certificate as your admission option, you must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 GPA for pre-nursing certificate courses. Additionally, you cannot repeat more than 4 of the required 8 courses. This includes courses taken at other colleges. Grades of W, D, F or U count as repeats.  To calculate your GPA, use the formula in the TTC Student Handbook under Calculating GPA. Go to www.tridenttech.edu > current students > student resources > student handbook.

Important Point: In addition to the specific program admission requirements, advance placement nursing programs (CNA-PN, CNA – ADN or LPN-ADN) require verification of your credential as a Certified Nursing Assistant or Licensed Practice Nursing and work history. If you are a Certified Nursing Assistant or a Licensed Practical Nurse you must also provide:
1) a copy of your SC certification or license, which must be current.
2) a statement from your employer verifying that you have worked a minimum of 960 hours providing direct patient care to adult medical/surgical patients in an acute or extended care facility within three (3) years prior to admission to the program.  Employment in an agency does not meet this requirement. Be sure to ask your advisor for an Employment Verification Form. 

                                                                                                                    Accelerated Nursing Option

In the Accelerated Option clinical nursing courses can be completed in fifteen months after the non-nursing courses have been completed. Students in this option must have no work obligations while enrolled in clinical nursing courses.

Specific Admission Requirements—Accelerated Option

1. Meet one of the following two admission options:

a)  Hold a baccalaureate or higher degree with a minimum GPA of 3.5 from a regionally accredited school.
OR
b)  Achieve a score of 80th on the National League for Nursing Pre-Admission Exam (PAX-RN). Scores are valid for 2 years from date of testing. Students may re-test every 6 months.
AND

2. Complete all of the required non-nursing courses on the first attempt with a grade of C or better in each course and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 and a GPA of 3.0 in the three required lab sciences.

BIO 210   Anatomy & Physiology I (lab science)
BIO 211   Anatomy & Physiology II (lab  science)
BIO 225    Microbiology (lab science)
CPT 101    Introduction to Computers
ENG 101   English composition I
MAT 120  Probability & Statistics or
MAT 110  College Algebra
PSY  201   General Psychology
PSY 203    Human Growth &  Development
THE 101    Introduction to Theater

Important Point: Lab sciences courses (BIO 210, 211 and 225) must be taken within five years at the date of entry to the Accelerated Option.  Students accepted to the Accelerated Option must have no work obligations while enrolled in clinical nursing courses. Students who have been required to take developmental studies or bridge courses are not eligible for this option.  The Accelerated Option begins in Summer only.

See the nursing web page at www.tridenttech.edu/nursing.htm > admission requirements > accelerated option > frequently asked questions for additional information on the Accelerated Option.

Additional Requirements

Prior  to enrolling in the first clinical nursing course, all students will be required to:
• have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 for courses taken at TTC and not be on academic or disciplinary suspension at the time of admission and date of entry to the program.
• show evidence of a criminal background check and drug screen completed within 6 months prior to starting the nursing program.  Only criminal background checks and drug screens that are conducted through the agency designated by the College will be accepted.

Instructions for obtaining criminal background checks and drug screens will be given to students the semester before the date of entry to the nursing program.  Students will be processed a fee.

                                                                                                                               Background Checks

In order to be in compliance with affiliation agreements between TTC and clinical facilities, all students applying to the nursing program are required to have a completed criminal background check within 6 months prior to starting the nursing program.  Background checks for students will include, at a minimum, the following:
• Social Security Number Verification
• Criminal Search
• Employment Verification to include reason for separation and eligibility for re-employment
• Violent Sexual Offender and Predator Registry Search
• HHS/OIG List of Excluded Individuals/Entities
• GSA List of Parties Excluded from Federal Programs
• U.S. Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control, List of Specially Designated Nationals
• Applicable State Exclusion List

Only background checks conducted through the agency designated by the College within 6 months prior to admission to the nursing programs are acceptable.  Results of the criminal background check will be made available to the dean or her designee, who will forward any adverse findings to the clinical agency.

The clinical agency will review all adverse findings and determine whether or not the findings disqualify the student from clinical practice. Should a student be disqualified from clinical practice in a clinical agency, the student must meet with the dean to review potential options.   In order to be eligible for graduation, the student must be able to complete all clinical rotations.

The Board of Nursing defines a conviction as one or more of the following:
a. being found guilty
b. having paid a fine
c. having forfeited bond
d. having a suspended sentence
e. being pardoned

The conviction does not necessarily have to be classified as a felony.  For example, DUIs and fraudulent checks are considered convictions.
 If you have a conviction other than a minor traffic violation, you may want to contact an attorney to see if you can get it expunged from your record. This may take up to one (1) year.

                                                                                                                                     Drug Screens

Because of requirements by several of our clinical affiliate hospitals all nursing students assigned to a clinical rotation are subject to random drug screening.  Failure to comply or a positive drug test will exclude the student from clinical training at the assigned facility and affect the student’s ability to complete clinical rotations at other facilities. Additionally, a student will be dismissed from the nursing program if the results of the drug screening are positive.

Process for Admission to the Nursing Programs

We admit students on a first-qualified, first-admitted basis.  This means that once you meet all of the admission requirements and submit your Statement of Completion, you are given the next available space in the nursing program.  It is important that you meet the program admission requirements and submit your Statement of Completion as soon as you can.  We have no way of predicting how many students will qualify ahead of you.

You can submit your Nursing Application for the nursing program once you meet all of the admission requirements.  Along with your Nursing Application you will need to submit:
   • a completed Statement of Completion form confirming that you have met all admission requirements.
   • an Open Advising Session form certifying completion of an Open Advising Session (If the Open Advising Session was done online, submit the quiz confirmation letter indicating successful completion of the 3 quizzes).

If you are an advanced placement student (CNA-PN, CNA-ADN or LPN to ADN) you will also need to submit:
   • official verification of the work requirement as a CNA or LPN.
   • a copy of your SC CNA certification or SC LPN license

Submit these documents either in person or by certified mail to the address below. These forms are available at on-campus Open Advising Sessions or at the Admissions Office in the 410 building on Main Campus.

Trident Technical College
Admissions Office AM-M
P.O. 118067
Attention:  Nursing Admissions Coordinator
Charleston, SC 29423-8067

Once you submit your required documents, the Nursing Admissions Coordinator will review your file and notify you in writing of your admission status within three (3) weeks.  The letter will ask you to accept the space by a specific deadline.  If you do not meet the deadline for accepting your space, your space will be given to the next qualified student.

If you have not received a letter regarding your acceptance after three (3) weeks following submission of your required documents, you may inquire about your admission status by e-mailing winifred.ungaro@tridenttech.edu  Send a copy (cc) to clara.martin@tridenttech.edu.

As you know, admission to the nursing program is very competitive because we have nearly 2000 students applying to the nursing programs.  To find out what class we are admitting go to the nursing division webpage at  www.tridenttech.edu/nursing.htm and look at the upper right hand corner.

                                                                                                        Nursing Seat Reservation Deposit Required 
                  
You will be required to pay a $100 seat reservation deposit.  When you are sent an acceptance letter, you will be asked to accept the slot that is offered to you.  The $100 seat reservation deposit will be due when you return the form included in the acceptance letter. Once you enroll in the first clinical nursing course, the deposit will be refunded.

                                                                                                                           Deferment of Admission

If you are not able, for any reason, to start the nursing program when scheduled, you may defer one (1) time.  When you defer, you are given the next available space.  If this space is declined, your acceptance will be voided.

                                                                                                                                Merit Placement

Merit Placement is an opportunity for students already admitted to the ADN nursing program to be considered for an earlier start date. Students who request consideration for Merit Placement will be awarded points based on the published criteria and ranked according to the total number of earned points.  Students with the highest number of earned points will be selected to move their start date forward as space becomes available. To see the criteria for Merit Placement, go to the nursing web page at www.tridenttech.edu/nursing.htm --> admission requirements.
 
Students who qualify for consideration for Merit Placement can download the Merit Placement Application. The application is located on the nursing web page at www.tridenttech.edu/nursing.htm under admission criteria.  Students must keep a copy of the completed application and submit the original completed application, along with the required documentation, in person or by certified mail to:
 
         Trident Technical College
           Admissions Office (Building 410)
           Nursing Admissions Coordinator
           7000 Rivers Avenue (P.O. Box 118067)
           Charleston, SC 29423-8067

The Merit Placement Application and all required documentation must be submitted according to the most current schedule, which can be found on the nursing web page at www.tridenttech.edu/nursing.htm under admission requirements.

Applications for Merit Placement will only be accepted during the specific dates and times for the current schedule. Required documentation must accompany all applications. Applications and/or required documentation received before or after these dates and times will not be considered.
 
The Nursing Admissions Coordinator will notify students via their CampusCruiser accounts within three weeks of the posted deadline as to whether or not they are selected to move their start date.  Students not selected to move their start date forward will retain their original start date. Students selected for Merit Placement must begin preparing for admission to the nursing program.
 
To be considered for Merit Placement, students must be able to complete the required immunizations before beginning the nursing program.  The required immunizations are outlined in the students’ original acceptance letter and include:  Hepatitis B, rubella, rubeola, varicella, and tetanus.
 
Additionally, students selected for Merit Placement must attend both of the mandatory meetings scheduled for the class they are entering. Dates and times will be announced.
 
Students who have questions or need additional information can use their CampusCruiser accounts to e-mail their advisors. Advisor names and contact information are listed under My Profile in TTC Express.

                                                                                               ADN-BSN Mobility Model - TTC/CSU College of Nursing

The nursing division supports the concept of educational mobility and encourages students to seek additional education. One option available to students is the RN-BSN program available at Charleston Southern University (CSU). Students may pursue this degree through one of two options.

1) Meet the admission requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree at CSU (see http://www.csuniv.edu/academics/schoolofnursing/admissionrequirements.asp) and complete the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program at TTC. Students in this option will complete lower division requirements for TTC and CSU concurrently and then move directly to the BSN program at CSU. Students using this option may choose to take the NCLEX-RN, but are not required to do this in order to progress.

2) Meet the admission requirements for the ADN program at TTC, successfully complete the ADN program and the NCLEX-RN, meet the admission requirements for the RN-BSN program at CSU and then progress to the RN-BSN option at CSU.

To find out more information regarding either of these options, please see your advisor.

 Student Records
 The Admissions Office will keep the documents you submit for two (2) years only.  After two (2) years your documents will be destroyed.

Communication
Communication via CampusCruiser e-mail is the preferred method of communication in the nursing division.
Effective August 2009, all communication by the nursing division will be sent through CampusCruiser.  If you are not already using CampusCruiser regularly, please begin now.

If you do not have an assigned nursing advisor, please visit the Orientation Center on any campus and go through the new student orientation process.  If you have already completed orientation, you may call 574-6436 and an Orientation Leader will assign your advisor over the phone.

You may contact your Nursing Advisor via telephone or e-mail.   

Always schedule an appointment with your nursing advisor in advance so that he or she will be available to assist you when you arrive.  Nursing faculty are off campus in clinicals at least two (2) days a week.  They are teaching classes or in meetings the other days of the week.  Nursing faculty are not available on a drop-in basis. Always schedule an appointment in advance!

Students seeking admission to a Nursing program at TTC who have been enrolled in (and not completed) another Nursing program must complete the following requirements to be considered for admission:

1. Meet TTC's admission requirements.

2. Meet the Nursing program's admission requirements.

3. Submit a letter from the dean or director of the former Nursing program that addresses the student's 

   1. theoretical standing

   2. clinical standing

   3. eligibility for readmission to that program
      Note: Only students who have no more than one unsuccessful attempt in a clinical nursing course are considered for admission. Grades of W, D, F or U count as attempts.

4. Meet TTC's requirements for 25 percent of the curriculum credit hours to be taken at TTC.

5. Meet all prerequisite and corequisite courses applicable to the semester for which the student is seeking entry.  Laboratory sciences must be taken within five years of the date of entry into the Nursing Program.

6. Once the student is eligible for admission to the Nursing Program, he/she may request consideration for transfer credit for Nursing courses taken within the last two years.

In the list below, find the nursing program you want to enter.   This link outlines all courses required for program completion.  

You may take any of the non-nursing courses prior to admission to the nursing program.  In fact, we strongly urge you to take as many non-nursing courses as possible before you enter the nursing program.

You may take any of the non-nursing courses prior to admission to the nursing program.  In fact, we strongly urge you to take as many non-nursing courses as possible before you enter the nursing program. You may take courses with the NUR prefix only after you have been accepted into the nursing program.  Notice that you must have a minimum grade of “C” in all required courses, including non-nursing courses.
          
Important Point: If courses are taken prior to admission this will affect your full-time status once you enter the nursing program.  Please keep this in mind if you must be a full-time student for insurance or financial aid purposes. Full time status requires students to take 12 credit hours per semester.

Lab Sciences (BIO 210, 211, 225)
All lab sciences must be taken within five (5) years of date of entry to the nursing program.  If your lab science courses have expired, you may retake them or challenge them. The challenges available are through Excelsior College. For information on these challenges, please visit their website at http://www.excelsior.edu Additionally, we recommend that pre-nursing students keep their textbooks from Anatomy & Physiology courses for reference texts during the nursing program.
 

Please Remember

If you are using the pre-nursing certificate as your admission option, you must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75.  Additionally, you cannot repeat more than 50% (4 courses) of the required courses. Grades of W, D, F or U count as repeats. This includes courses taken at other colleges.

The following nursing courses are available for Credit by Examination:  Basic Nursing Care Skills (NUR 102), Nursing Care Management I (NUR 104) and Pharmacology for Nurses (NUR 105).  If you are interested in obtaining Credit by Examination for one or more of these courses, please ask your nursing advisor for a copy of the Credit by Examination Policy.  Up to 25% of the credits for the nursing program can be challenged.

Student already admitted to the nursing program with medical backgrounds, CNA or LPNs who do not meet the work requirement for advanced placement as well as students who were previously enrolled in nursing courses are eligible to challenge NUR courses as long as all pre and co-requistes are met.

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Essential Functions Required of Student Nurses for  Admission and Progression in the Nursing Programs You must be able to perform each of these functions, or with reasonable accommodations be able to demonstrate ability to become proficient in these essential functions.  If you have any questions, contact one of the counselors for students with disabilities at 574-6131.
Essential Function	Standard	Some Examples of Necessary Activities
Critical Thinking	Critical thinking ability sufficient for clinical judgment	Identify cause-effect relationships in clinical situations; develop nursing care plans; calculate medication dosage accurately; evaluate patient responses; synthesize data; draw sound conclusions.
Interpersonal Skills	Interpersonal abilities sufficient to interact with individuals, families, and groups from a variety of social, cultural and intellectual backgrounds.	Establish rapport with patients and colleagues. Use therapeutic communication (attending, clarifying, coaching, facilitating, teaching). Function (consult, negotiate, share) as a part of a team.
Communications Ability	Communication abilities sufficient for effective interaction with others in verbal and written form.	Explain treatment procedures; initiate health teaching; document and interpret nursing actions and patient responses. Listen attentively.
Mobility	Physical abilities sufficient to move from room to room and maneuver in small spaces; full range-of-motion; manual and finger dexterity; and hand-eye coordination	Move around in patient’s rooms. Work spaces and treatment areas. Administer cardiopulmonary procedures. Stand/walk for extensive periods of time.
Motor Skills	Gross and fine motor abilities sufficient to provide safe and effective nursing care.	Calibrate and use equipment; transfer and position patients; lift 50 pounds.
Hearing Ability	Auditory ability sufficient to monitor and assess health needs.	Hear monitor alarms emergency signals, auscultatory sounds, cries for help.
Visual Ability	Visual ability (corrected to 20/40) sufficient for observation and assessment necessary in nursing.	Observe patient/responses, secretions, color. Read manometer, chart, computer screen, digital printouts, labels and gauges.
Tactile Ability	Tactile ability sufficient for physical assessment.	Perform palpation, functions of physical examination and/or those related to therapeutic intervention, e.g. insertions of an IV catheter.
Olfactory Ability	Olfactory senses (smell) sufficient for maintaining environmental and patient safety.	Distinguish smells which are contributory to assessing and/or maintaining the patient’s health status or environmental safety (fire).
Professional Attitude and Demeanor	Ability to present professional appearance and implement measures to maintain own physical and mental health and emotional stability.	Work under stressful conditions and irregular hours. Be exposed to communicable diseases and contaminated body fluids. React calmly in emergency situation. Demonstrate flexibility. Show concern for others.

If you are interested in financial assistance, visit the Financial Aid Office in Building 410, Room 102 on Main Campus or access the Financial Aid website.

Scholarship information is available on the Financial Resources area of the Nursing website.  Please Note: Some Financial Aid does not pay for courses that are not required in the curriculum. Check with your Financial Aid officer to be sure.

Students with a Pre-nursing Certificate major are eligible to join the Student Nurses Association. Pre-nursing students interested in joining are encouraged to attend the scheduled meetings.  As a member of SNA, you are eligible to apply for scholarships and obtain health insurance. 

Meeting times and locations are posted on the SNA on-line club which can be accessed via CampusCruiser and on the SNA Bulletin Board on the second floor of the 630 Building (Main Campus).  Meetings are held each scheduled Student Activity Period in the Fall and Spring semesters. For further information about SNA, please see the SNA bulletin board on 2nd floor of the 630 building.

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If you have attended any other college, you must request that official transcripts from all colleges be mailed directly to the Admissions Office.  Official transcripts are then forwarded from the Admissions office to the Registrar’s Office for evaluation of transfer credit.  To find out whether or not your transcript has been received by TTC, inquire at the front counter of the Registrar’s Office.  Be sure to find out the person’s name giving you this information.

To find out what courses transferred to TTC, check your TTC Express account.  If your transcript has not been evaluated within six (6) weeks after you requested transcripts from your previous college(s), send an e-mail to DJaris.Whipper-Lewis@tridenttech.edu to inquire about the status of your transcript evaluation.  Include a copy (cc) to pamela.droste@tridenttech.edu.  In addition, if you want to contest or question your transfer credit, e-mail Ms. Whipper-Lewis with a cc to Ms. Droste.

Important Point:  If your cumulative GPA was less than 2.0 within the last five (5) years, you will need to complete ten (10) semester hours at TTC with a grade of “C” or better in each course and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.  At least one of these courses must be a lab science required by the nursing program.

On-line and in-person registration begins around midterm each semester for the following semester.  Specific dates for Registration are always published in the Catalog, in the On Course, and on TTC’s website.  Log onto www.tridenttech.edu and click on “Calendars”.  It is imperative that you register during Registration in order to have the best selection of courses and schedules.  If you need to register for any of the lab science courses (BIO 210, BIO 211 or BIO 225) you need to register early during Registration before the classes close.

If you have successfully completed three (3) credit hours at TTC you may register for non-nursing courses on-line.  To do this go to www.tridenttech.edu and click on TTC Express under “login/Online Services”.            

During Registration, use your CampusCruiser account to e-mail your nursing advisor the courses you want to take and she/he can register you without your having to come to campus.  Be sure to include all of the course information (course code, course number and section number – ex: Eng 101 005) and your student ID.

Important Point: Check the nursing web page at www.tridenttech.edu/nursing.htm > current pre-nursing students for specific registration instructions each semester.

When you receive your acceptance letter, you will also receive a letter listing immunizations that you must complete before you can register for any clinical nursing courses.  These immunizations do not expire and some take up to 6 months to complete so go ahead and complete these once you get your acceptance letter.  Most of these immunizations are childhood immunizations. If you have completed these and have official documentation of the dates you received them, you do not have to complete them again.

The semester before you enter the nursing program you will be required to attend the nursing division’s Mandatory Meeting for New Nursing Students and the nursing division’s New Student Orientation.  If you do not attend the Mandatory meeting for New Nursing Students and/or  the New Student Orientation your space will be given to the next qualified person. The dates for these meetings are included in your acceptance letter. Please note them on your calendar so that you are available to attend.

You will receive a Campus Cruiser e-mail from the nursing division reminding you  about the mandatory meetings.

When you attend the Mandatory Meeting for New Nursing Students you will receive information about the pre-requisites for the clinical nursing courses.  These include:

• Completion of immunizations for rubella, rubeola. varicella, hepatitis B series (3 shot vaccination series required. Titer recommended) and Tetanus.  Student form will be provided at this meeting.
• Major Medical Insurance
• Two-step PPD
• CPR Certification
• Mandatory In-services

Your CPR course must be one of the following:  1) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (AHS 106), 2) the American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers or 3) the American Red Cross Professional Rescuer CPR.  Plan to take the CPR course the semester immediately before you begin clinical nursing courses.  Do not wait until the last minute as CPR courses usually close out quickly.
 
If you are entering the Practical Nursing or Associate Degree Nursing programs you will be required to take a dosage proficiency exam. Study guides are available on the nursing webpage at www.tridenttech.edu/nursing.htm.  You will be required to register for Health Calculations I (AHS 126).  On the first day of class the dosage proficiency test will be administered.  Those students in AHS 126 who make 95% or above may drop AHS 126 during the drop/add period.

In addition to the core clinical nursing courses, there are several non-clinical nursing courses, including NUR 201 for LPN students transitioning to the RN role. Students enrolled in the following non-clinical nursing courses may have no more than three (3) unsuccessful attempts in each course:

• Health Calculations (AHS 126)
• Health Calculations II (AHS 129)
• Pharmacology for Nurses (NUR 105)
• Transition Nursing (NUR 201)

Students exceeding three (3) unsuccessful attempts in any one course listed above are not eligible for continuation in the nursing program.  This policy is for non-clinical nursing courses only.  Unsuccessful attempts in clinical nursing courses are more stringent and will be discussed with you after you enroll in your first clinical nursing course.  Grades of W, D, F and U are considered unsuccessful attempts.

                                                                                                                                    Tips for Success   ^Top

If you have not applied to the College, pick up an application at the Admissions Office and apply.  There is an application fee.

If you’ve been accepted to the College, but have not declared nursing as your major, go to the Admissions Office and complete a Student Update Form.

If you do not have a nursing advisor, contact the Orientation Center at 574-6436. You will need to visit the Orientation Center if you have not been through college orientation.

E-mail your nursing advisor to schedule an appointment to discuss your academic plans.  

I certify that I have:

• Attended an Open Advising Session or completed the on-line Open Advising Session.
• Met one of the admission options for the nursing program to which I have applied. Refer to program requirements in the College catalog.  If you do not know the admission option you have met, please schedule an appointment with your nursing advisor. I have met admission option:  A  B  C  D  or  E
• Satisfied academic probation and/or suspension requirements from TTC or any other college.
• Achieved and maintained a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.  (NOTE:  Students using admission options B or E must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5).
• Submitted official transcripts from ALL post-secondary institutions previously attended.

• Provided proof of current certification as a nursing assistant.
• As a CNA from another program or one who completed TTC's new program (begun Fall 01) two or more years ago, provided a letter from my employer verifying a minimum of 960 hours (equivalent to 6 months full-time) of employment as a CNA in a hospital or nursing home providing direct patient care to adult medical/surgical patients within three (3) years of admission to the program. Work experience must include demonstrated competencies required by the program.

• Provided proof of graduation from a practical nursing program by submitting official transcripts.
• Provided proof of current SC licensure as a LPN.
• As a LPN from another program or one who completed TTC's new PN program (begun Fall 01) two or more years ago, provided a letter from my employer verifying a minimum of 960 hours (equivalent to six (6) months full-time) of employment as a LPN in a hospital or nursing home providing direct patient care to adult medical/surgical patients within three (3) years of admission to the program.
   
  Additional requirement for nursing students who have been enrolled in and not completed another nursing program:
   
• Provided a letter from the previous dean or director stating my theoretical status, clinical status and eligibility for readmission.