NURSING

The Associate Degree Nursing curriculum  provides individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide nursing care to clients and groups of clients throughout the life span in a variety of settings.  Courses will include content related to the nurse's role as provider of nursing care, as manager of care, as member of the discipline of nursing, and as a member of the interdisciplinary team.  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 include hospitals, long term care facilities, clinics, physician's offices, industry, and community agencies.

Pre-Nursing and Nursing Admissions Requirements:

PHASE I –	Application to Wake Technical Community College:   The following steps are required to be classified as a Pre-Nursing student (working towards the Nursing program):
1.	Attend a MANDATORY Information Session for Nursing. Information sessions are held on the Health Science Campus.
2.	Complete an on-line Wake Technical Community College application .
3.	Apply for Financial Aid and Veterans benefits. Students applying for financial aid should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and submit all supporting documents to ensure we can process your request in time for the start of the semester. Be sure to include the Wake Technical Community College school code:  004844
4.	Provide official transcripts (transcripts in a sealed envelope) of ALL previous education, including high school and/or GED scores    and all college transcripts (if college has already been attended).  Applications will NOT be processed until ALL transcripts have been received.  Applicants can send a "Request for High School or Prior College Transcript" form to the schools they have attended to have their transcripts sent to Wake Tech.  FAXed or open transcripts are not considered official and will not be accepted.  High school transcripts must be complete, showing the date of graduation.
5.	Take the COMPASS placement test. Schedule and prepare for your placement test at the Testing Center website. Students can be exempted from placement testing if they meet certain requirements .
6.	Meet with a Health Sciences advisor once Steps 1 through 5 have been completed.
PHASE 2 –	Application to the clinical Nursing (NUR) classes:The following steps are required to apply to the NUR classes.  Please note that entry into the NUR classes is a COMPETITIVE PROCESS and submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance.
1.	Submit a separate application for the Associate Degree Nursing Program (clinical).  All  the above minimum requirements must have been met or the application will not be reviewed for the pool.  The nursing application/pool deadline for the fall class is January 31, and for the spring class is July 1.  NOTE:  a new Nursing application must be submitted for every deadline.
2.	Meet a chemistry proficiency - chemistry proficiency may be satisfied by completing ONE of the following:  a college level basic chemistry course from a U.S. regionally accredited institution with a minimum grade of “C”  OR  one unit of a high school chemistry course with a minimum grade of “C”  OR  CHM 090 (Chemistry concepts) or an equivalent CHM 090 with a minimum grade of “C”  OR  the self-taught chemistry Tutorial unit in the Individualized Learning Center with a minimum grade of “85”.
3.	Completion of TEAS Testing – (Test of Essential Academic Skills) – The HOBET is no longer being offered after December 2009, but it will be required for the Fall 2010 Nursing class. Beginning February, 2010, we will begin administering the TEAS test. Details of the sections and scores that will be required will not be available until late fall of 2009; please check the website for updated information. NOTE: The TEAS will be required beginning with the Spring 2011 Nursing class and must be taken prior to submitting your application for the pool/clinical courses by the appropriate deadline – January 31 for fall and July 1 for spring.
4.	Certified Nursing Assistant 1 (CNA1) – The course must be completed, your certification must be current and you must be listed on the North Carolina registry by the Nursing application deadline. This course is offered through the Continuing Education Division of the College and you are required to attend an information session. To reserve a seat for the session you can call 919-866-6100. The estimated total expenses for this course will be $500 - $550 (Please be aware that this will not be covered by financial aid.)   NOTE: Effective Fall 2011, you will be required to provide written proof of having a 40 hour clinical with direct patient care within the program you received your NAI OR provide proof of having at least 40 hours of work experience also with direct patient care, which must be within 5 years of entering the Nursing program. Forms will be attached to the nursing application beginning fall 2011 for the verification of the 40 hours of clinical or work experience.
5.	Have a minimum GPA of 2.0 on coursework earned at Wake Technical Community College.

Please note that Wake Technical Community College is constantly evaluating the admissions procedures and reserves the right to make changes as the need arises.