ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 1.   Unconditional acceptance to Northeast  Alabama Community College.   2.   A 2.5 overall college grade point average (GPA) or 2.5 high school GPA.  (GED is acceptable.)   3.   Complete application to the Nursing Program and submit to the nursing department by June 1^st prior to the fall semester in which the student desires consideration for admission into the nursing program.   4.   Score at the twelfth grade level (76) or above on the reading portion of the COMPASS test (or ACT Reading score of 17 or higher).   Students who score less than 76 will have one (1) additional opportunity to take the COMPASS Reading Test.  COMPASS test  or ACT score must be within the past three (3) years.   5.   Meet essential functions required for nursing.   6.   Be in good standing with the college.   7.   Complete requirements for student profile.         a.     Application to the nursing program.         b.     College and/or high school transcripts.         c.     COMPASS or ACT Reading test score.   8.   Application must include a copy of the COMPASS or ACT Reading Score and a transcript from all colleges attended.       It is the responsibility of the student to keep the nursing application updated.  Applicants are encouraged to verify completion of profile prior to the filing deadline. SELECTION OF APPLICANTS   1.   Grade earned in ENG 101 and MTH 116 or high school Algebra II and Biology.   2.   COMPASS Reading test score of 76 or greater or ACT Reading score of 17 or greater.   3.   Evaluation of student profile by the Nursing Admission Committee. Bonus points will be given to students who are currently enrolled or who have successfully completed courses at Northeast Alabama Community College.

PRACTICAL NURSE CURRICULUM Fall Semester NUR 102        Fundamentals of Nursing                   6 NUR 103        Health Assessment                             1 NUR 104        Introduction to Pharmacology           1 BIO 201          Anatomy and Physiology I                4 MTH 116       Mathematical Applications                3                                                                                        15     Spring Semester NUR 105        Adult Nursing                                      8 NUR 106        Maternal and Child Nursing               5 BIO 202          Anatomy and Physiology II               4 ENG 101 English Composition I                                 3                                                                                        20 Summer Semester NUR 107        Adult/Child Nursing                            8 NUR 108        Psychosocial Nursing                         3 NUR 109        Role Transition                                     3                                                                              14 TOTAL HOURS                                                 49

EVALUATION OF NURSING APPLICANT Each applicant will be evaluated according to the following scale.  Applicants will be selected according to their total score. English 101 and Math 116 can earn up to a maximum of thirty points each depending on grade earned.  (A = 30 points; B = 20 points; C = 10 points)                 COLLEGE COURSES:                 English Composition I                         ____                 Mathematical Applications                ____ OR HIGH SCHOOL COURSES                 Algebra II                                              ____                 Biology                                                  ____                 ___________________                      60 points possible                           ____ COMPASS Reading Score (points based on numerical score received)                     __________________                      99 points possible                           ____ Northeast Alabama Community College Student                 _________________                                            11 points possible                                                                                 ____                      170 points possible         TOTAL  ____ The contents of this brochure are subject to change without notice and are not construed as a binding contract.            6/2008

TRANSFER AND READMISSION There must be a vacancy in the nursing class before consideration will be given to a request for transfer or readmission. Transfer:  Any student who has previously attended another college will be considered a transfer student and will be required to furnish an official transcript of all work attempted at other institutions and a letter from the nursing program administrator of the transferring institution before being considered for admission to the nursing program. Readmission:  Students wishing to file for readmission to the nursing program must submit timely applications.  Two unsuccessful attempts (withdrawals or failures) will result in dismissal from the program. COURSE GRADE A nursing course grade will be determined based on theory and clinical performance.  Students must achieve a grade of “75%” or above in each required nursing course to continue in the nursing program.  A grade below “75%” will result in a “D” or an “F” depending on the numerical score.   Students must achieve a grade of “C” or higher in all required general education courses. ADDITIONAL EXPENSES Uniforms Professional liability insurance Transportation to and from clinical agencies Textbooks and nursing handbooks Laboratory packet Essential Functions Evaluation by health care provider Hepatitis B vaccination series Measles immunization HESI Testing   (approximately $75.00) Drug Screening Tests   ($35.00) NCLEX Application and License   ($275.00) Graduation fee   ($44.00) Nursing Pin and Lamp  (optional -- $45.00)

NORTHEAST ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM The LPN program at Northeast Alabama Community College is approved by the following agencies:    Alabama Board of Education    Alabama Board of Nursing For more information on the nursing program contact         (256) 228-6001    Ext. 216/316         (256) 638-4418    Ext. 216/316