Admissions
The Department of Nursing understands and accepts the concept of the open-door
policy for general admission to Mitchell Community College. Admission
to the college does not, however, guarantee admission to the Associate Degree Nursing
Program. Admission to the nursing program is competitive.
In addition to the Mitchell Community College requirements for admission,
the following are minimum requirements for admission to the Associate
Degree Nursing Program:
1. Completed Mitchell Community College application.
2. Associate Degree Nursing program application completed with advisor.
3. Graduation from an accredited high school, complete high school transcript,
or equivalent as established by the GED test. Additional official transcripts from any previous college attended must be submitted.
4. Maintenance of at least a 2.5 grade-point average. All course work toward
the AAS Nursing degree must be completed with a grade of C or better.
5. Completion of the following pre-requisite courses
within the last five years with a grade of C or better, or demonstration of
competency through challenge exams where applicable. One year of high school
chemistry and/or CHM 131, Introduction to Chemistry, and CHM 131A lab or equivalent.
One
year of high
school
biology
and/or
BIO
111,
General Biology I or equivalent.
6. Completion of the College Board Computerized Placement
Tests with minimum scores of:
92 - Reading
86 - Sentence Skills (English)
78 - Arithmetic
55 - Algebra
(Test score minimums are subject to review and change)
For a score less than any of those stated above, the student is required to
retest following satisfactory completion of remedial work and upon presenting
written verification of completion of such work.
7. Completion of a Nursing Assistant I course.
8. Current listing as a Nursing Assistant I on the Nurse Aide I Registry
from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of
Facility
Services.
9. Validation of satisfactory physical and emotional health and current immunizations
will be required of every applicant after receipt of conditional acceptance
and prior to final admission into the nursing program.
10. Current CPR certification by the American Heart Association at the
healthcare provider level by the time of enrollment into the clinical
nursing component.
11. Satisfactory completion of drug screening and criminal record check
(Clinical agency requirement).
Admission to the Nursing Program is competitive.
A limited number of openings exist in the associate degree nursing program.
Admission consideration will begin January 1 of each year. Applicants will
be accepted until February 15th of each year. Qualified applicants will be
ranked. Points will be awarded in several categories including: pre-requisite
courses and grades earned, related courses and grades earned, grade point average,
and previous post secondary degrees. Students applying for re-admission are
required to meet the current admission criteria. No student is considered to
be a nursing student at Mitchell Community College until they receive official,
written notification of admission to the nursing program as given by the Admissions
Office and the student enrolls in nursing courses. Questions regarding the
admission policies may be directed to Student Services or to the Division Director
of Nursing, Allied Health and Public Service Technologies at Mitchell Community
College.
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The following courses may be taken prior to entering the Associate Degree Nursing
Program:
ENG 111 Expository Writing
ENG 113 Literature-Based Research
OR
ENG 114 Professional Research & Reporting
PSY 150 General Psychology
PSY 241 Developmental Psychology
BIO 168 Anatomy & Physiology I
BIO 169 Anatomy & Physiology II
BIO 275 Microbiology
General Education Elective – 3 hours (Humanities/Fine Arts)
To receive transfer credit, science courses must have been completed within
5 years of admission to the nursing program with a grade of ‘C’ or
better.
Graduates of this program are eligible to write the National
Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN), which is required for practice as a Registered Nurse.
Employment opportunities include hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics,
physician’s offices, industry, and community agencies.
College Tuition
Additional Expenses
for Nursing Program:
ALL COSTS ARE APPROXIMATE
FIRST FALL SEMESTER
Expense Approximate Cost
Pre-entrance physical examination/lab work Varies
Possible immunizations Varies
Textbooks $500.00
Test Fee $110.00
Supply Fee $35.00
Pinning Fee $20.00
Liability Insurance $15.00
CPR $10.00
Uniforms
(Officially required student nursing uniforms available for purchase at Uniform
Fashions)
Female White Vest $25.00
Wine Polo Shirt with Patch $25.00
White Pants $25.00
Male: Wine Polo Shirt with Patch $25.00
White Pants $25.00
EACH STUDENT MUST HAVE AT LEAST ONE COMPLETE UNIFORM
Nurse Pac (lab supplies) $80.00
Surgical Scissors $5.00
White Nursing Shoes $35.00 - $80.00
(Nursing shoes must be leather. Canvas shoes are not allowed. Athletic shoes
are permitted but must be white. No open back or open toe shoes are permitted)
Watch with a secondhand $18.00 - $25.00
White Lab Coat $16.00 - $21.00
Stethoscope $20.00 - $25.00
Pen Light $ 4.00
The following classroom supplies are recommended:
Large 3-ring notebook
Notebook paper and/or notebooks
Highlighter
Pencils
Pens
(Cost of supplies varies – these supplies will be needed throughout
the program)
Optimal Items:
Reference Books $100.00
Hepatitis B Vaccine (series of 3 shots) each shot $75.00 - $100.00
FIRST SPRING SEMESTER
Expense Approximate Cost
Textbooks $250.00
Supply Fee $35.00
Testing Fee $95.00
Pinning Fee $20.00
SUMMER SEMESTER
Expense Approximate Cost
Textbooks $70.00
Repeat Physical Examination Varies
Uniform (wine scrub top and white pants) $40.00
SECOND FALL SEMESTER
Expense Approximate Cost
Textbooks $200.00
Pinning Fee $20.00
Liability Fee $15.00
Supply Fee $35.00
Testing Fee $95.00
School Pin (optional) $49.00 - $150.00
SECOND SPRING SEMESTER
Expense Approximate Cost
College Graduation Fee $30.00
Pinning Fee $20.00
Textbooks $100.00
RN Licensure Expenses $300.00
Professional Uniform for Pinning Ceremony $ 50.00
Supply Fee $35.00
Testing Fee $95.00
An estimate of total program costs for the two years is approximately $6,000.00
(based on instate tuition). Costs are heaviest during the first year
of the program.
Mitchell Community College awards several scholarships designated for students
accepted to the associate degree nursing program each year. To be considered
for these scholarships, students should complete a free application for federal
student aid available on the web at www.fafsa.ed.gov and a Mitchell Community
College Scholarship Application available on the College’s website
or at the financial aid department in the Main Building Room 130. Students
should direct any questions about scholarships to Tracy Rapp, Assistant Financial
Aid Director, at 704-878-3254 or email trapp@mitchellcc.edu.
Fees and expenses noted are estimates and are subject to change.
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