Spartanburg Community College

Nursing Program Application Process

Information Power Point

Program Schedule

•Spring and Fall Semesters

•Weekday Classes

•No Night classes

•No Weekend classes

•No Summer classes

•Central Campus Only

How Do I Apply?

• You must FIRST apply to SCC and be accepted.

• All official transcripts MUST be sent to the Registrar’s office for evaluation a MINIMUM of 30 days before the Nursing program application date.

• There is no application test, such as the TEAS, required for admission into the nursing program at this time.

How Do I Apply?

• You must contact the Financial Aid office for ANY Financial Aid information 864-592-4810 or you may email at FA-Questions@sccsc.edu

• There is no application fee for applying to the nursing program.

• Students may apply to the SCC ADN Program as many times as they would like.

How Do I Apply ? Nursing Application Contents

• Check off each box below as you place the applicable items in the 9x12 MANILA envelope.

• GPA Calculator (download, calculate your point values and print). Your GPA must be equal to or greater than 2.5

• Selective Ranking Score Sheet (download in a PDF format, print and complete).

• Provide a copy of your SCC unofficial transcript to support courses/grades listed on your Selective Ranking Score Sheet

How Do I Apply ? Nursing Application Contents (cont)

• Check off each box below as you place the applicable items in the 9x12 MANILA envelope.

• *Transfer Equivalency Report (TER) - transfer credits awarded from the SCC Registrar’s Office. Request for evaluation of your official transcripts should be directed to baussc@sccsc.edu in the Records Office. All official transcripts must be on file in the Records Office prior to requesting this evaluation. For any transfer courses, this form is REQUIRED. You MUST obtain this form from Records.

• If applicable, provide copies of any certificates, diplomas, or degrees you may have completed

GPA Calculator

• Your GPA must be ≥ 2.5

• The GPA calculator is available on the Nursing Web site and is very easy to complete

• You CANNOT include course work in progress on the GPA calculator.

• Any required general education courses that you transferred in to SCC must be placed into the GPA calculator with the final grade for that course.

• Courses that receive Exemption Credit CANNOT be placed in the GPA calculator

• A copy of the GPA calculator MUST be included in the Admission Packet

• The GPA calculator is located under “Application Process” on the nursing web page

Required General Education Courses

• Please note that the following courses are required general education courses for the Nursing Program. They are NOT required to be completed prior to applying to the program. However, the more courses that are completed, the more points you will have on the Selective Ranking Score Sheet.• Math 110 or 120

• English 101 and 102

• Psychology 201

• Biology 210, 211, and 225 (CANNOT be >7 years old; & can only attempt each course 2 times)

• Computer Science 101 (CANNOT be >5 years old)

Selective Ranking Score SheetCriteria Considerations Scoring

(points = pt/pts)

Grade Pts

MAT 110 College Algebra or MAT 120 Probability and Statistics - Required

Transferable math course or Compass Scores Algebra 46 or above

A= 5, B=3, C=1D,F,W,WF = 0Exempt Exam (E) = 3If enrolled in course at the time of application = 2 points

PSY 201General Psychology Required

(RT) A= 5, B=3, C=1D,F,W,WF = 0Exempt Exam (E) = 3If enrolled in the course at the time of application = 2 points

CPT 101Introduction to Computers – Required – cannot be >5yrs

(RT) A= 5, B=3, C=1D,F,W,WF = 0Exempt Exam (E) = 3If enrolled in course at the time of application = 2 points

Biology ClassesCriteria Considerations Scoring

Grade = points (pt/pts)

Grade Pts

Bio 210Anatomy & Physiology IRequired (cannot be > 7 years old)Cannot take Bio 215 as a substitute

(RT)Each BIO course may only be attempted 2 times;a withdrawal counts as an attempt

A= 9, B=5, C=3D,F,W,WF = 0Exempt Exam (E) = 4If enrolled in course at time of application = 4 points

Bio 211

Anatomy & Physiology II –Required (cannot be > 7 years old)Cannot take Bio 216 as a substitute

(RT) A= 9, B=5, C=3D,F,W,WF = 0Exempt Exam (E) = 4If enrolled in course at time of application = 4 points

Bio 225 MicrobiologyRequired (cannot be > 7 years old)

(RT) A= 9, B=5, C=3D,F,W,WF = 0Exempt Exam (E) = 4If enrolled in course at time of application = 4 points

Bio 240 Not required

(RT) A=3, B=2, C=1

English Classes

Criteria Consider-ations

Scoring (points = pt/pts)

Grade Pts

ENG 101English Composition IRequired

(RT) A= 5, B=3, C=1D,F,W,WF = 0Exempt Exam (E) = 3If enrolled in course at the time of application = 2 points

ENG 102English Composition IIRequired

(RT) A= 5, B=3, C=1D,F,W,WF = 0Exempt Exam (E) = 3If enrolled in course at the time of application = 2 points

Additional points (maximum of 4 points)

MUST include a copy of current certificate in order for it to count in the points

(MUST include a copy of the diploma or degree in order for it to count in the points)

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY THE HIGHEST POINTS WILL BE COUNTED. YOU CANNOT COMBINE POINTS FROM EACH GROUPING.

Current CNA or EMT certificate = 1 point

Current SCC Certificate for PCT or A-EMT = 2 points

Have one of the following degrees: LPN, Resp. Therapy, Surg Tech, Medical Assisting, Pharm Tech., Rad Tech., Paramedic = 3 points (must include copy of license)

Bachelor/Master Degree= 4 points (must include copy of license)

Additional Points (cont)

Completion of all required GENERAL EDUCATION courses (excluding Biology 240)

Completion of BIO 210, BIO 211, BIO 225, ENG 101, ENG 102, CPT 101, MAT 110/120, and PSY 201 = 4 points

Selective Ranking Score Sheet• A pdf copy of the selective ranking score sheet is available for

download on the nursing web site

• The Selective Ranking Score Sheet MUST be included in the Admission packet.

• Points are NOT awarded for courses out of date.

• Points are now awarded of courses in progress. However, should the student be unsuccessful in attaining the required “C” in these course(s), the student will be expected to repeat the course(s).

• If a student is accepted into the Nursing Program based on points for courses in progress, and the student fails to complete the course with a “C” or better, the student will lose his/her seat in the Nursing Program for the subsequent semester.

• The 2 attempts at each Biology course is still in effect. This means, if the student is admitted into the program based on a biology course “in progress” and is unsuccessful in attaining the required grade of “C” on 2 attempts (withdrawals count as an attempt), the student will be withdrawn from the nursing program.

Selective Ranking Score Sheet

• If a student is accepted into the Nursing Program based on points for courses in progress, and the student fails to complete the course with a “C” or better, the student will lose his/her seat in the Nursing Program for the subsequent semester.• Example – the student applies for admission into the Spring 2016 using

courses in progress (taking ENG 102 and BIO 225 on Fall 2015) on the Selective Ranking Score Sheet. The student fails to obtain a final grade of “C” in all course(s) at the end of the semester. The student will lose the seat offered to him/her for the Spring 2016 semester.

• The 2 attempts at each Biology course is still in effect. This means, if the student is admitted into the program based on a biology course “in progress” and is unsuccessful in attaining the required grade of “C” on 2 attempts (withdrawals count as an attempt), the student will be withdrawn from the nursing program.

Sample Application Envelope

How Do I Apply ?

ONLY on the posted application date(s)

Place the required ADN Program packet containing all forms and any documentation being used to verify your information in a:

9” x 12” manila mailing envelope

Please put on the outside of the envelope “ADN Application”

How Do I Apply?

Deposit the correctly completed envelope in the ORANGE box which will be located on the 2nd floor of the Health Sciences Building outside

of the Department Chair’s office – HSB 242

ONLY on the posted application date(s)

If applications are being mailed from out of state, they MUST be postmarked prior to the application date, and addressed to the

attention of:

Barbara Lustig-Tillie, Nursing Department Chair

NO applications will be taken early

How Do I Apply?

• Any incomplete application packet will NOT be considered for the program for the semester the student applied.

• Please note that nursing faculty and administrative support are extremely busy with classes, clinical and other required duties. So, it is not possible to sit down to review with each student the contents for the Admission packet prior to the submission of the packets.

Expenses for First Semester

• Deposit non-refundable $100

• CBI/DT $120

• Immunizations $400 +/-

• CPR $50

• (MUST be American Heart Association Basic Life Support)

• Books $1000 +

• (e-readers are permitted, can purchase texts outside of Book Inn)

• ATI Materials $290 +/-

• (MUST be purchased in the Book Inn)

• Nurse Pack $150

• Uniforms $200

• (Will NOT need at the very start of the semester)

• Incidentals $200

• Total approximately $2500 +/-

Nurse Pack Contents

• You are NOT required to purchase the nurse pack in the Book Inn. However, you are required to have the contents that are within the pack. This contents include:• Stethoscope & BP cuff

• Pen light

• Bandage scissors

• Foley catheter kit

• Tracheostomy care kit

What Can I Do Ahead Of Time?

• Many students want to know what can be completed prior to notification of acceptance into the program.

• Spreading some of the following out, will help with finances.• CPR certification and Immunizations

• It is also a good idea to have these current and have copies readily available.

CPR – EVERYONE should be Certified!!!

• All Health Sciences programs require CPR through American Heart Association and MUST be Health Care Provider – Adult and Child CPR

• The College now has an AHA training center through CCE. If you are in need of a class, please go to the following link: https://www.sccsc.edu/AHA/

• Click on View Current Class. You can register online or you can call 864-592-4900

• CPR certification is good for 2 years

Immunizations

• All Health Sciences Programs at SCC require the same immunizations.

• Many immunizations were obtained as a child, and it just requires that you obtain your immunization records.

• It is a good time to start now, gathering this information.

• If you have not received one of the required immunizations, you may want to get a head start as there are multiple shots and several weeks between them.

Immunizations (cont)

• MMR (Measles, Mumps & Ruebella)• Should have received as a child in 2 separate doses

• If you cannot find your immunizations, have a TITER drawn first (it’s cheaper). If you are immune to all 3, then you will not require a booster.

• If the TITER results show that you are not immune to 1 or more, than you will require the booster.

• Some International students only received immunization for Measles and Mumps and NOT Ruebella. This means, these students will REQUIRE the MMR immunization.

Immunizations (cont)

• Varicella Vaccine – against Chicken Pox• This was administered in 2 doses 4 weeks apart starting in 1995.

• If you never received the vaccine, have a TITER drawn first. If you are immune, you are fine.

• If you are NOT immune, you will be required to receive the entire vaccine – 2 doses 4 weeks apart.

• DO NOT wait until the last minute to have this immunization administered

Immunizations (cont)

• Tetanus (Td) Booster – booster is required every 10 years

• Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) – this is a 1 time immunization as an adult followed by an every 10 year Td booster. It is HIGHLY recommended that health care students receive this immunization.

• If Td is within date, you are NOT required to receive the Tdap.

Immunizations (cont)

• PPD – Tuberculin Skin Test• If you are currently working in a health care environment, then all that is

required is your yearly, 1-step PPD result

• If you have NEVER had a PPD, you will be required to complete a 2-step PPD

• A subsequent yearly PPD will be required for the department.

• Please note that International students often have a positive skin test, and are required to have a chest x-ray and/or written documentation from their healthcare provider that there is NO active disease. This will also be required to be updated on a yearly basis.

Where can I have these Immunizations administered

• There are a number of places within Spartanburg, Cherokee and Union Counties where you can go to have the immunizations and/or titer taken care of. Below are a few places where you can go to have these taken care of. In addition, you may go to your Primary Health Care Provider.

Accurate

Diagnostics

2500 Winchester Pl

Spartanburg , SC

864-538-0300

Cherokee County

Health

Department

400 S. Logan St.

Gaffney, SC

864-487-2705

CVS Minute Clinic

1888 Boiling Springs

Rd

Boiling Springs, SC

864-599-0920

Regional

Occupational Health

8311 Warren

Abernathy Hwy

Spartanburg, SC

864-562-5102

Union County

Health

Department

115 Thomas St.

Union, SC

864-429-1695

Doctors Care

218 E. Blackstock Rd.

Spartanburg, SC

864-576-8646

MAKE COPIES

•Make copies of everything you turn into Admissions

and with your ADN application packet

Annual Requirements• As a nursing student at SCC, you will be required to keep up

with ALL of the following, and submit updated copies prior to their expiration.

• PPD – Tuberculin Skin Test - yearly

• CPR – American Heart Association BLS ONLY – every 2 years

• Flu vaccine – due to be updated NO LATER than Sept 30 every year

• Liability Insurance – To be paid in the Business office upon admission into the program and then yearly at the start of the new Academic Year – August

• SC Student Passport – when admitted into the program, students receive information on how to access this; it is good for 365 days; must be completed yearly.

• To keep up with the due dates, put these on the calendar in your electronic device(s) with alerts…

32-35 applicants will be accepted each semester

Accepted applicants will ONLY receive an acceptance letter via their SCC email.

Alternates and those not accepted will receive an e-mail via their SCC email account as well

You may reapply as many times as you like

There is NO waitlist

If you are accepted follow all directions in the acceptance letter implicitly

How will I know if I am accepted?

Spartanburg Community College

Associate Degree of Science in Nursing