Paramedic to Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. degree (A45110PB)

LPN to ADN Bridge A.A.S. Degree [A45110LP]

Student Achievement Outcome Date

The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program typically has more applicants than available space. Applicants must meet additional requirements including specific science courses, certifications, evidence of physical and mental health, etc. Competitive enrollment programs may have different application deadlines and requirements.

The Associate Degree nursing program at Mitchell Community College at the Statesville Campus located in Statesville, NC is accredited by the:

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Rd NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
 

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate Degree nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm

The Associate Degree Nursing curriculum is taught using a concept based model. Students are expected to have reliable access to the Internet and an electronic mobile device is required. 

LPN to ADN Program Information

Application Process

Admission to the program is selective, and applications are accepted from May 1-May 31 each year. The application process is as follows:

  • Complete the Mitchell Community College application process for general college admission.
  • Send all official high school and college transcripts to Mitchell Community College Admissions Office.
  • Students will meet with a general student services advisor, and when you indicate the LPN to ADN Bridge Option, you will be assigned to a specific pre-nursing advisor.
  • Set an appointment with your assigned pre-nursing advisor to determine your eligibility to apply to the program. When eligible, schedule the ATI TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) test (link will be sent to you by your pre-nursing advisor).
  • If eligible to apply, complete the additional Program application with your assigned pre-nursing advisor.

Please remember, completion of general college admission requirements does not constitute application to the Associate Degree Nursing Program.

To view a more extensive breakdown of the admissions requirements, open the toggle menu below. If you have general questions concerning admission to the College, please contact one of the college admission counselors at (704) 978-5493 or if you have specific questions concerning the LPN to ADN Bridge Option, please feel free to contact the nursing office at (704) 878-4260.

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 guarantee admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Bridge Option. Admission into the nursing program is selective. This entry option is designed for the Licensed Practical Nurse to transition into the Registered Nurse role. In addition to the College’s requirements for admission, the following are minimum requirements for admission to the LPN to ADN Bridge option:

1. Mitchell Community College Application: Applicants must complete the College application process for general college admission.

2. High School or high school equivalency transcript: Graduation from a high school as specified under admission requirements for degree seeking students, complete high school transcript, or equivalent as established by a high school equivalency test.

3. College Transcripts: Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges must be received by the College. Grades less than “C” are not transferable into the Associate Degree Nursing Program.

4. Required GPA: Applicants must have a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average. General education courses toward the associate in applied science nursing degree must be completed with a grade of C or better.

5. ATI TEAS Testing: Applicant must achieve a minimum adjusted individual test score of 68 percent on the Test of Essential Academic Skills (ATI TEAS). For more information about the ATI TEAS Exam, see the official website at http://www.atitesting.com/default.aspx. TEAS Review books and practice tests are available through the Mitchell Library. Scores are valid for three years and the test may be taken three times at Mitchell, each application cycle. For multiple attempts, the applicants’ highest adjusted individual test score will be used. Applicants must print their result for the application process.

6. LPN to ADN Bridge Application: Applicant must complete Program Application with assigned pre-nursing advisor by the application deadline.

7. Current, unrestricted North Carolina or Compact LPN License.

8. Admission to the Bridge Program requires work experience that includes one calendar year or the equivalent of current, full-time experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse (Complete Work Verification form).

9. Physical and Mental Health: Applicant will provide validation of satisfactory physical and mental health and current immunizations after receiving conditional acceptance and prior to final admission into the nursing program. Required clinical agency immunizations include:

  • 2 MMR vaccines (measles, mumps, rubella), or positive titers
  • 2 varicella vaccines or positive titer
  • One dose Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis)/TD booster every 10 years
  • 2-step tuberculosis skin test, or negative Quantiferon Gold TB, or equivalent
  • Influenza seasonal vaccine or approved exemption
  • Hepatitis B immunization

NOTE: At times, clinical agencies may change the above requirements or require additional immunizations. Students are expected to meet and maintain compliance with all requirements of clinical agencies throughout the duration of their enrollment even if they are not listed above.

10. CPR Certification: Applicant must hold current CPR BLS Provider certification by the American Heart Association and keep CPR maintained throughout the NUR course sequence.

11. Background Check and Drug Screen: Meet requirements as prescribed by clinical agencies.

12. Student must be 18 years of age prior to first day of the semester (clinical agency requirement).

13. Student must carry personal health insurance (clinical agency requirement).

14. Nursing students are required to have a laptop computer with access to the Internet. For specific requirements see computer policy.

There are a limited number of seats and applications will be accepted from May 1- May 31 of each year. Qualified applicants will be ranked according to the rubric listed at the end of this document.

Points will be awarded in several categories including: TEAS score, related courses and grades earned, and previous post-secondary education. Students applying for re-admission are required to meet the current admission criteria. No student is a nursing student at Mitchell Community College until the student receives official notification, and the student enrolls in the nursing courses. Applicants must re-apply for each year they wish to be considered for admission.

Notification process: Evaluated applicants will be notified via email of the results of the selection process. Should space become available in the program, alternates will be contacted based on rank order.

Per the North Carolina General Statute 93 B-14, individuals, foreign graduates or otherwise, who are seeking licensure by examination must have a valid Social Security number to be issued a license to practice nursing (www.ncbon.com).

Qualifications of Graduates for Examination— Graduates of this program are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN®) which is required for practice as a Registered Nurse. Employment opportunities are vast within the global health care system and may include positions within acute, chronic, extended, industrial, and community health care facilities.

Technology Requirement
The associate degree Nursing curriculum is taught using a concept-based model. Students are expected to have reliable access to the Internet and a laptop is required. The program utilizes e-textbooks, and many assessments are completed online.

The Associate Degree Nursing program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) http://www.acenursing.org

3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326, Phone (404) 975-5000, Fax (404) 975-5020

Please refer to the following if you have questions about these areas:

Statesville Student Services: Mon-Fri (9am-4pm) (704) 878-3200
Admission: Admissions@mitchellcc.edu
Advising: Advising@mitchellcc.edu
Accessibility Services: https://www.mitchellcc.edu/accessibility-services/
Financial Aid: FinancialAid@mitchellcc.edu
Registrar & Student Records: Records@mitchellcc.edu
Student Support Services: StudentSupport@mitchellcc.edu
Placement Testing: PlacementTest@mitchellcc.edu
Financial Aid (704) 978-5435
Placement or TEAS Testing (704) 878-3242

Estimated Cost of Attendance

An estimate of total program costs is approximately $5400.00 (based on in-state tuition). Costs are heaviest during the first semester of the program.

Fees and expenses noted are estimates and are subject to change.

First Year Fall Semester 

Estimated Cost 

Tuition In State $76 per credit hour 

NUR 214 

ENG 112, PSY 241 

Nursing $304 

General Education $456 

Student Activity Fee $2.50 per credit hour (1-8) 

$10-25 (based on credit hours) 

Student Access Fee 

$25 

Technology Fee $3 per credit hour 

$30 

Accident Insurance Fee 

$1.25  

Administrative Fee 

$5 

Liability Insurance 

$13 

Laptop Computer 

$350-400 

CPR  

$80 

Physical and Immunizations 

varies 

Nursing Uniform 

$60 includes embroidery 

Scrub Jacket 

$22 (optional) 

Stethoscope 

$25-100 

Bandage Scissors 

$10 

Penlight 

$10 

Watch able to count seconds 

$20 

Kaplan Nursing 

$365 

ExamSoft Testing Software 

$78.69 

MEA Lab Kit 

$65 

CastleBranch Immunization Tracker 

$53 

CastleBranch Background and Drug Screen 

$106.50 

Books 

$ free download 

Electronic Charting Package 

$144 

MyClinicalExchange (MyCE) 

$59.50 (18-month access) 

Trajecsys  

$150 

Semester Total 

$2450 estimated 

 

First Year Spring Semester 

Estimated Cost 

Tuition In State $76 per credit hour 

NUR 221 

Elective 

Nursing $684 

General Education $228 

Student Activity Fee $2.50 per credit hour (1-8) 

$25 for 9 or more hours 

Student Access Fee 

$25 

Technology Fee $3 per credit hour 

$27-36 

Accident Insurance Fee 

$1.25  

Administrative Fee 

$5 

Kaplan Nursing 

$185 

Lab Fee NUR 221 

$20 

Rotation Manager 

$45 

Semester Total 

$1200 estimated 

 

Summer Semester 

 

Tuition In State $76 per credit hour 

BIO 275 (4 credit hours) 

$304 

Student Access Fee 

$3 per credit hour 

Technology Fee 

$3 per credit hour 

Accident Insurance 

$1.25 

Administrative Fee 

$5 

Semester Total 

$334.25 estimated 

 

Second Year Fall Semester 

 

Tuition In State $76 per credit hour 

NUR 223 (9 credit hours) 

Nursing $684 

Student Activity Fee $2.50 per credit hour (1-8) 

$25 for 9 or more hours 

Student Access Fee 

$25 

Technology Fee $3 per credit hour 

$27 

Accident Insurance Fee 

$1.25  

Administrative Fee 

$5 

Liability Insurance 

$13 

Health Exam and 2 Step TB 

varies 

CastleBranch Background and Drug Screen 

$106.50 

Kaplan Nursing 

$185 

ExamSoft Testing Software 

$78.69 

Lab Fee NUR 223 

$20 

Professional Uniform for Pinning Ceremony 

$30 

Mitchell Nursing Pin (Optional) 

$0-45 

Costs related to Licensure Exam 

$313 

Semester Total 

$1500 estimated  

Semester-by-Semester Plan

Core Performance Standards for Admission and Retention

The standards by which we measure applicants and students is as follows:

  • Critical thinking ability for effective clinical reasoning and clinical judgment consistent with level of educational preparation.
  • Interpersonal skills sufficient for professional interactions with a diverse population of individuals, families and groups.
  • Communication skills sufficient for verbal and written professional interactions.
  • Psychomotor skills sufficient for providing safe, effective nursing care.
  • Assessment skills sufficient for providing safe, effective nursing care.

To view a more extensive rubric, open the toggle menu below.

Standards 

Examples include but are not limited to: 

Critical thinking ability for effective clinical reasoning and clinical judgment consistent with level of educational preparation. 

  • Initiate, evaluate, and update plan of care. 
  • Organize workload to manage time effectively and prioritize the delivery of client care 
  • Use resources effectively to understand the evidence, context of situations, and perspectives to make logical and informed decisions.  

Interpersonal skills sufficient for professional interactions with a diverse population of individuals, families and groups. 

  • Maintain client confidentiality/privacy. 
  • Establish professional and ethical relationships with others and seek assistance when needed.  
  • Ability to accept constructive criticism. 
  • Display accountability and personal integrity understanding that student behavior impacts others. 
  • Ability to delegate appropriately.  
  • Ability to respond to stress and adapt to changing environments inherent in clinical practice; particularly anger, frustration, and excitement appropriately. 
  • Ability to operate in different cultural settings.  

Communication skills sufficient for verbal and written professional interactions. 

  • Explain treatments, procedures, initiate health teaching, and verify client consents to care.  
  • Document and interpret nursing actions and client responses.  
  • Display the capacity to engage in successful conflict resolution and advocate for client rights and needs.  
  • Effectively communicate with coworkers, clients, and members of the interdisciplinary team.  
  • Provide and receive report on assigned clients.  
  • Use therapeutic communication techniques to provide support.  

Psychomotor skills sufficient for providing safe, effective nursing care.  

  • Movement about client’s room, and/or work spaces to complete client assessment or promote circulation (ROM, positioning) 
  • Administer rescue procedures- cardiopulmonary resuscitation 
  • Demonstrate ability to work for long periods.  
  • Calibration and use of equipment safely.  
  • Perform procedures necessary to safely admit, transfer, or discharge a client. 
  • Prepare and administer medications and/or treatments.  
  • Perform basic skills (Foley, tube feedings, maintain orthopedic devices, perform post-mortem care).  
  • Must be able to lift 30 pounds safely.  

Assessment skills sufficient for providing safe, effective nursing care.  

  • Ability to perform targeted screening assessments (vision, hearing, nutrition).  
  • Ability to respond to client distress calls.  
  • Ability to observe client’s condition and responses to treatments.  
  • Assess a client’s condition.  
  • Read and interpret health care provider’s orders.  
  • Read monitors, medication labels, and other equipment accurately.  
  • Ability to palpate in physical examinations and various therapeutic interventions.  

Adapted from: Gonzalez, H. & Hsiao, E. (2020). Disability inclusion in nursing education. Teaching and Learning in Nursing,15(1), 53-56. 

 Applicants are ranked according to the following criteria:  

Content 

 

Points 

GPA: 2.0 Minimum Cumulative 

 

Overall GPA 2.0 (can average if from several institutions) 

Use unweighted, cumulative GPA 

Required 

No points 

 

Current Certificate/License 

Print from Registry 

 

Required 

No points 

Work Verification Form Completed 

 

 

Required 

No points 

ATI TEAS Total Score 

Minimum 68 required 

Provide Individual Performance Profile showing breakdown of all areas. (Scores valid for 3 years) Points= Total TEAS Score 

 

  

 

Pre-requisite coursework from Mitchell CC for nursing 

13 semester hours  

Points= 2 

 

 

Post-Secondary Education 

Certificate/ 

Diploma =1 

Associate Degree =2 

Bachelor’s 

Degree=3 

Graduate Degree=4 

 

 

List School 

Points 

Completed Courses 

ENG 111 

A = 5 

 

B = 3 

C = 1 

 

 

ENG 112 or 114 

A = 5 

 

B = 3 

C = 1 

 

 

PSY 150 

A = 5 

 

B = 3 

C = 1 

 

 

PSY 241 

A = 5 

 

B = 3 

C = 1 

 

 

BIO 168 

A = 5 

 

B = 3 

C = 1 

 

 

BIO 169 

A = 5 

 

B = 3 

C = 1 

 

 

BIO 275 

A = 5 

 

B = 3 

C = 1 

 

 

Accepted Elective 

See current College Catalog 

ART 111, 114, 115, HUM 115, MUS 110, 112, PHI 215, 240 

A = 5 

 

 

B = 3 

C = 1 

 

 

Other approved HUM elective  

 

AP Exam Score 5= A, 4= B, 3= C 
All documentation must be supplied by the application deadline to receive points.  

RN to BSN Articulation Agreement

Students may wish to take courses toward the RN to BSN degree.

The following schools have RN to BSN programs: Appalachian State, East Carolina University, Fayetteville State University, NC Agricultural and Technical University, NC Central University, UNC- Charlotte, UNC- Greensboro, UNC- Pembroke, UNC- Wilmington, Western Carolina, and Winston-Salem State University

Independent Colleges: Barton College, Cabarrus College of Health Sciences, Gardner-Webb University, Lenoir-Rhyne University, Mars Hill University, Pfeiffer University, Queens University of Charlotte, University of Mount Olive, Wingate University

Paramedic to ADN Program Information

Application Process

Admission to the program is selective, and applications are accepted from September 1 to October 1 each year. The application process is as follows: 

 

  • Complete the Mitchell Community College application process for general college admission. 
  • Send all official high school and college transcripts to Mitchell Community College Admissions Office.
  • Students will meet with a general student services advisor, and when you indicate the Paramedic Bridge Nursing Option, you will be assigned to advisor Paula Guiton pguiton@mitchellcc.edu.
  • Set an appointment with your assigned pre-nursing advisor to determine your eligibility to apply to the program. When eligible, schedule the ATI TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) test (link will be sent to you by your pre-nursing advisor).
  • If eligible to apply, complete the additional Program application with your assigned pre-nursing advisor.  

Please remember, completion of general college admission requirements does not constitute application to the Paramedic to Associate Degree Nursing Bridge Program.

To view a more extensive breakdown of the admissions requirements, open the toggle menu below. If you have general questions concerning admission to the College, please contact one of the college admission counselors at (704) 978-5493; or if you have specific questions concerning the Paramedic to Associate Degree Nursing Bridge Program, please contact the nursing office at (704) 878-4260.

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 guarantee admission to the Paramedic to Associate Degree Nursing Bridge program. Admission into the Paramedic to Associate Degree Nursing Bridge program is selectiveThis entry option is designed for the Associate Degree in Emergency Medical Science Paramedic to transition into the nursing role.  In addition to the College’s requirements for admission, the following are minimum requirements for admission to the Paramedic to ADN Bridge program:

1. Mitchell Community College Application: Applicants must complete the College application process for general college admission.

2. High School or high school equivalency transcript: Graduation from a high school as specified under admission requirements for degree seeking students, complete high school transcript, or equivalent as established by a high school equivalency test.

3. College Transcripts: Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges must be received by the College.  Grades less than C are not transferable into the Associate Degree Nursing Program.

4. Required GPA: Applicants must have a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average. General education courses toward the associate in applied science nursing degree must be completed with a grade of C or better.

5. ATI TEAS Testing: Applicant must achieve a minimum adjusted individual test score of 68 percent on the Test of Essential Academic Skills (ATI TEAS). For more information about the ATI TEAS Exam, see the official website at http://www.atitesting.com/default.aspx. TEAS Review books and practice tests are available through the Mitchell Library. Scores are valid for three years and the test may be taken three times at Mitchell, each application cycle. For multiple attempts, the applicants’ highest adjusted individual test score will be used. Applicants must print their result for the application process. 

6. Paramedic to ADN Bridge Program Application: Applicant must complete Program Application with assigned pre-nursing advisor by the application deadline.

7. Valid, unrestricted North Carolina Paramedic certification or National Registry Paramedic Certification.

8. Admission to the Bridge Program requires work experience that includes one calendar year or the equivalent of current, full-time experience as a Paramedic (Complete Work Verification form).

9. Physical and Mental Health: Applicant will provide validation of satisfactory physical and mental health and current immunizations after receipt of conditional acceptance and prior to final admission into the nursing program. Required clinical agency immunizations include: 

  • 2 MMR vaccines (measles, mumps, rubella), or positive titers 
  • 2 varicella vaccines or positive titer
  • One dose Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis)/TD booster every 10 years
  • 2-step tuberculosis skin test, or negative Quantiferon Gold TB, or equivalent
  • Annual influenza immunization or approved exemption
  • Hepatitis B immunization 

NOTE: At times, clinical agencies may change the above requirements or require additional immunizations. Students are expected to meet and maintain compliance with all requirements of clinical agencies throughout the duration of their enrollment even if they are not listed above.  

10. CPR Certification: Applicant must hold current CPR BLS Provider certification by the American Heart Association and keep CPR maintained throughout the NUR course sequence. 

11. Background Check and Drug Screen: Meet requirements as prescribed by clinical agencies.  

12. Student must be 18 years of age prior to first day of the semester (clinical agency requirement). 

13. Student must carry personal health insurance (clinical agency requirement). 

 14. Nursing students are required to have a laptop computer with access to the Internet. For specific requirements see computer policy. 

There are a limited number of seats and applications will be accepted from September 1 to October 1 of each year. Qualified applicants will be ranked according to the rubric listed at the end of this document.  

Points will be awarded in several categories including: TEAS score, related courses and grades earned, and previous post-secondary education. Students applying for re-admission are required to meet the current admission criteria. No student is a nursing student at Mitchell Community College until the student receives official notification, and the student enrolls in the nursing courses. Applicants must re-apply for each year they wish to be considered for admission. 

Notification process: Evaluated applicants will be notified via email of the results of the selection process. Should space become available in the program, alternates will be contacted based on rank order.  

Per the North Carolina General Statute 93 B-14, individuals, foreign graduates or otherwise, who are seeking licensure by examination must have a valid Social Security number to be issued a license to practice nursing (www.ncbon.com). 

Qualifications of Graduates for Examination— Graduates of this program are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN®) which is required for practice as a Registered Nurse. Employment opportunities are vast within the global health care system and may include positions within acute, chronic, extended, industrial, and community health care facilities. 

Technology Requirement
The associate degree Nursing curriculum is taught using a concept-based model. Students are expected to have reliable access to the Internet and a laptop is required. The program utilizes e-textbooks, and many assessments are completed online. 

The Associate Degree Nursing program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) http://www.acenursing.org 

3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326, Phone (404) 975-5000, Fax (404) 975-5020 

Please refer to the following if you have questions about these areas: 

Statesville Student Services: Mon-Fri (9am-4pm) (704) 878-3200 
Admission: Admissions@mitchellcc.edu 
Advising: Advising@mitchellcc.edu 
Accessibility Services: https://www.mitchellcc.edu/accessibility-services/ 
Financial Aid: FinancialAid@mitchellcc.edu 
Registrar & Student Records: Records@mitchellcc.edu 
Student Support Services: StudentSupport@mitchellcc.edu 
Placement Testing: PlacementTest@mitchellcc.edu 
Financial Aid (704) 978-5435 
Placement or TEAS Testing (704) 878-3242 

Estimated Cost of Attendance

An estimate of total program costs is approximately $6100 (based on in-state tuition). Costs are heaviest during the first semester of the program. 

Fees and expenses noted are estimates and are subject to change. 

First Year Spring Semester 

Tuition In State $76 per credit hour 

NUR 215 (6 credit hours) 

Nursing $456 

Student Activity Fee $2.50 per credit hour  

(1-8) 

$15 

Student Access Fee 

$25 

Technology Fee $3 per credit hour 

$18 

Accident Insurance Fee 

$1.25  

Administrative Fee 

$5 

Liability Insurance 

$13 

Laptop Computer 

$350-400 

CPR  

$80 

Physical and Immunizations 

varies 

Nursing Uniform 

$60 includes embroidery 

Scrub jacket (optional) 

$22 (optional) 

Nursing Cap (optional) 

$20 (optional) 

Stethoscope 

$25-100 

Bandage Scissors 

$10 

Penlight 

$10 

Watch able to count seconds 

$20 

Kaplan Nursing 

$365 

ExamSoft Testing Software 

$78.69 

MEA Lab Kit 

$65 

CastleBranch Immunization Tracker 

$53 

CastleBranch Background and Drug Screen 

$106.50 

Books 

$free download 

Electronic Charting Package 

$144 

MyClinicalExchange (myCE) 

$59.50 (18-month access) 

Rotation Manager 

$45 

Trajecsys 

$150 

Semester Total 

$2200 estimated 

 

Summer Semester 

No Nursing Classes 

Tuition In State $76 per credit hour 

PSY 241 (3 credit hours) if not already completed 

BIO 275 (4 credit hours) if not already completed 

General Education $532 

Student Access Fee 

$3 per credit hour 

Technology Fee 

$3 per credit hour 

Accident Insurance 

$1.25 

Administrative Fee 

$5 

Semester Total 

$590 estimated 

 

Second Year Fall Semester 

Tuition In State $76 per credit hour 

NUR 113, NUR 211 (10 credit hours) 

NUR 212AB (2 credit hours) 

Nursing $912 

Student Activity Fee $2.50 per credit hour (1-8) 

$25 for 9 or more hours 

Student Access Fee 

$25 

Technology Fee $3 per credit hour 

$36 

Accident Insurance Fee 

$1.25  

Administrative Fee 

$5 

Liability Insurance 

$13 

Health Exam and 2 Step TB 

varies 

CastleBranch Background and Drug Screen 

$106.50 

Kaplan Nursing 

$185 

ExamSoft Testing Software 

$78.69 

Textbook 

$150 

Lab Fee NUR 113 

$20 

Lab Fee NUR 211 

$20 

Rotation Manager 

$45 

Semester Total 

$1800 estimated 

 

Second Year Spring Semester 

Tuition In State $76 per credit hour 

NUR 212BB (3 credit hours) 

NUR 213 (10 credit hours) 

Nursing $988 

 

Student Activity Fee $2.50 per credit hour (1-8) 

$25 for 9 or more hours 

Student Access Fee 

$25 

Technology Fee $3 per credit hour 

$39 

Accident Insurance Fee 

$1.25  

Administrative Fee 

$5 

Kaplan Nursing 

$185 

Lab Fee NUR 213 

$40 

Professional Uniform for Pinning Ceremony 

$30 

Mitchell Nursing Pin (Optional) 

$0-45 

Costs related to Licensure Exam 

$313 

Semester Total 

$1600 estimated 

Semester-by-Semester Plan

Core Performance Standards for Admission and Retention

The standards by which we measure applicants and students is as follows:

  • Critical thinking ability for effective clinical reasoning and clinical judgment consistent with level of educational preparation.
  • Interpersonal skills sufficient for professional interactions with a diverse population of individuals, families and groups.
  • Communication skills sufficient for verbal and written professional interactions.
  • Psychomotor skills sufficient for providing safe, effective nursing care.
  • Assessment skills sufficient for providing safe, effective nursing care.

To view a more extensive rubric, open the toggle menu below.

Standards 

Examples include but are not limited to: 

Critical thinking ability for effective clinical reasoning and clinical judgment consistent with level of educational preparation. 

  • Initiate, evaluate, and update plan of care. 
  • Organize workload to manage time effectively and prioritize the delivery of client care 
  • Use resources effectively to understand the evidence, context of situations, and perspectives to make logical and informed decisions.  

Interpersonal skills sufficient for professional interactions with a diverse population of individuals, families and groups. 

  • Maintain client confidentiality/privacy. 
  • Establish professional and ethical relationships with others and seek assistance when needed.  
  • Ability to accept constructive criticism. 
  • Display accountability and personal integrity understanding that student behavior impacts others. 
  • Ability to delegate appropriately.  
  • Ability to respond to stress and adapt to changing environments inherent in clinical practice; particularly anger, frustration, and excitement appropriately. 
  • Ability to operate in different cultural settings.  

Communication skills sufficient for verbal and written professional interactions. 

  • Explain treatments, procedures, initiate health teaching, and verify client consents to care.  
  • Document and interpret nursing actions and client responses.  
  • Display the capacity to engage in successful conflict resolution and advocate for client rights and needs.  
  • Effectively communicate with coworkers, clients, and members of the interdisciplinary team.  
  • Provide and receive report on assigned clients.  
  • Use therapeutic communication techniques to provide support.  

Psychomotor skills sufficient for providing safe, effective nursing care.  

  • Movement about client’s room, and/or work spaces to complete client assessment or promote circulation (ROM, positioning) 
  • Administer rescue procedures- cardiopulmonary resuscitation 
  • Demonstrate ability to work for long periods.  
  • Calibration and use of equipment safely.  
  • Perform procedures necessary to safely admit, transfer, or discharge a client. 
  • Prepare and administer medications and/or treatments.  
  • Perform basic skills (Foley, tube feedings, maintain orthopedic devices, perform post-mortem care).  
  • Must be able to lift 30 pounds safely.  

Assessment skills sufficient for providing safe, effective nursing care.  

  • Ability to perform targeted screening assessments (vision, hearing, nutrition).  
  • Ability to respond to client distress calls.  
  • Ability to observe client’s condition and responses to treatments.  
  • Assess a client’s condition.  
  • Read and interpret health care provider’s orders.  
  • Read monitors, medication labels, and other equipment accurately.  
  • Ability to palpate in physical examinations and various therapeutic interventions.  

Adapted from: Gonzalez, H. & Hsiao, E. (2020). Disability inclusion in nursing education. Teaching and Learning in Nursing,15(1), 53-56. 

Applicants are ranked according to the following criteria:

Content 

 

Points 

GPA: 

Overall GPA 2.0 (can average if from several institutions) 

Use unweighted, cumulative GPA 

Required 

No points 

Current Certificate/License 

Print from Registry 

 

 

Required 

No points 

Work Verification Form Completed 

 

Required 

No points 

ATI TEAS Total Score 

Minimum 68 required 

Provide Individual Performance Profile showing breakdown of all areas. (Scores valid for 3 years) Points= Total TEAS Score 

 

  

Pre-requisite coursework from Mitchell CC for nursing 

13 semester hours  

Points= 2 

 

 

 

Post-Secondary Education 

Certificate/ 

Diploma =1 

Associate Degree =2 

Bachelor’s 

Degree=3 

Graduate Degree=4 

 

 

List School 

Points 

Completed Courses 

ENG 111 

A = 5 

B = 3 

C = 1 

 

 

ENG 112 or 114 

A = 5 

 

B = 3 

C = 1 

 

 

PSY 150 

A = 5 

B = 3 

C = 1 

 

 

PSY 241 

A = 5 

B = 3 

C = 1 

 

 

BIO 168 

A = 5 

B = 3 

C = 1 

 

 

BIO 169 

A = 5 

B = 3 

C = 1 

 

 

BIO 275 

A = 5 

B = 3 

C = 1 

 

 

Accepted Elective 

See current College Catalog 

ART 111, 114, 115, HUM 115, MUS 110, 112, PHI 215, 240 

A = 5 

 

 

B = 3 

C = 1 

 

 

Other approved HUM elective  

AP Exam Score 5= A, 4= B, 3= C 
All documentation must be supplied by the application deadline to receive points.  

RN to BSN Articulation Agreement

Students may wish to take courses toward the RN to BSN degree.

The following schools have RN to BSN programs: Appalachian State, East Carolina University, Fayetteville State University, NC Agricultural and Technical University, NC Central University, UNC- Charlotte, UNC- Greensboro, UNC- Pembroke, UNC- Wilmington, Western Carolina, and Winston-Salem State University

Independent Colleges: Barton College, Cabarrus College of Health Sciences, Gardner-Webb University, Lenoir-Rhyne University, Mars Hill University, Pfeiffer University, Queens University of Charlotte, University of Mount Olive, Wingate University

Have Questions?

Contact

Linda Wiersch, MSN, RN, CNE
(704) 878-3302
lwiersch@mitchellcc.edu