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CONNECTICUT COMMUNITY COLLEGES NURSING PROGRAM Capital Community College, Gateway Community College, Naugatuck Valley Community College Norwalk Community College, Three Rivers Community College The Connecticut Community Colleges Nursing Program (CT-CCNP) is an innovative associate degree nursing program offered at five Connecticut Community Colleges. The nursing program is a four semester program designed to prepare registered nurses to function in the professional role utilizing current standards of nursing practice. The curriculum is built upon courses from the social and biological sciences, liberal arts, and nursing. These courses provide the foundation for the practice of nursing. Six core values - critical thinking, safe and competent practice, caring, professionalism, communication, and holistic care – provide the framework for organizing the nursing curriculum. A graduate of the nursing program is awarded an Associate in Science degree and is eligible to take the National Council Licensing Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Graduates can apply for licensure through the Connecticut State Board of Examiners for Nursing. The graduate is prepared to function as an entry-level practitioner in health care settings such as: general or specialty hospitals, extended care facilities, doctors' offices, and clinics. All five campuses are approved by the Connecticut State Board of Examiners for Nursing with the consent of the Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Public Health and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.
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2009/2010 Information Packet for Nursing Admissions
Spring 2008 Nursing Information Sessions
Dental Hygiene Information
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IMPORTANT NEW INFORMATION! For the 2008/2009 academic year, a total of eighty students will be admitted into the Nursing Program. Forty students will be accepted for the Fall 2008 semester and forty students will be accepted for the Spring 2009 semester. No additional applications will be accepted for the Spring 2009 semester. The semester when an accepted student will start will be determined randomly. All accepted students will be notified which semester he or she will begin in their acceptance letter. Questions regarding your decision letter should be directed to Amy Rozek at nursingadmissions@trcc.commnet.edu Selective Nursing Admissions Criteria Students seeking admission to the Associate Degree in Nursing program must fulfill nursing admission criteria to qualify for this selective admission program. These criteria are in addition to the general admission policies of the College. Students accepted into the Associate Degree in Nursing Program begin in the fall or spring semester. Meeting minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission into the nursing program. However, students may enter the College at any time to prepare for this program as pre-nursing students.
General Admissions Students who wish to fulfill the nursing admission criteria may enroll in the General Studies: Pre-Nursing sequence. For more information about the General Admissions policy and procedure please click here.
Applications
The application period for the nursing program for the 2008/2009 academic year is now closed. Applications will be available again November 1st, 2008.
To obtain an application on or after November 1st, students may e-mail, call or come by our office.
Students seeking admission for General Studies Pre-Nursing Sequence may apply at anytime.
Deadlines
For the 2008/2009 academic year, all applicants must submit all materials to the Admissions Office at the COLLEGE of FIRST CHOICE by February 1, 2008.
Criteria
Admission to the nursing program is based
upon completion of all admissions requirements by February 1st.
Please refer to the following selection criteria by
Nursing Information Packet
Please contact nursing admissions at nursingadmissions@trcc.commnet.edu to have an information packet sent to you.
CT-CCNP Humanities Course Requirement For a complete list of humanities courses that fulfill the CT-CNNP requirement Click Here.
Information Sessions
Prospective nursing applicants are strongly advised to attend a Nursing Information Session conducted by the College. For Spring 2008 information sessions Click Here. We will not be having information sessions in July and August. * Our May 21st information session has been changed to May 15th from 10:00am-12:00pm in the Mohegan auditorium. * Our June 24th information session will be held on the Mohegan Campus in room 216. To register for a session please contact Nursing Admissions at 860-892-5702. Please clearly leave your name, phone number, date of the session you wish to attend and number of people attending.
Computer Literacy Proficiency Test Students wishing to meet the computer literacy admission requirement for the Connecticut Community College Nursing Program may elect to take the Information Systems and Computer Applications CLEP exam. A score of 50 or higher will be considered passing. If you do not earn a score of 50 or higher and wish to retest, you must wait six months before repeating the examination. Three Rivers offers CLEP tests regularly throughout the fall and spring semesters. Study guides for CLEP are located on the College Board website at:
Description of the ExaminationFor further details on the CLEP computer test content click here.
SPRING 2008 CLEP TEST DATES & TIMES: Thursday, May 15th (10a & 5p) Room 106 Thames Campus Applications must be received by May 01, 2008 Thursday, May 29th (1p & 5p) Room 106 Thames Campus Applications must be received by May 15, 2008
All tests will be held in room 106 on the Thames Campus, 574 New London Turnpike –Norwich, CT TESTS ARE SCHEDULED at 10 a.m., 1:00 p.m. OR 5:00 p.m. ALL TESTS BEGIN PROMPTLY AT DESIGNATED TIME Students arriving late will not be admitted. Limit 9 Students Per Session
Registration Instructions
http://www.collegeboard.com/prod_downloads/student/testing/clep/reg-adm-form.pdf
There is an additional non-refundable Three Rivers’ administration fee of $15.00 per test session for all examinees. A check or money order payable to Three Rivers Community College must be submitted with the test registration form. If you register for a test and decide to cancel or do not show, you will need to submit the $15 administration fee to register for another test date.
MAIL REGISTRATION FORM & $15.00 TEST ADMINISTRATION FEE TO: Cathy Lewis, CLEP Three Rivers Community College – Thames Campus 574 New London Turnpike Norwich, CT 06360
Further Questions If your questions have not been answered, please e-mail us at nursingadmissions@trcc.commnet.edu or call at 860-892-5702.
Articulation Options for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) The goal of advanced placement/bridge articulation at Three Rivers is to facilitate career mobility of the individual, Connecticut Licensed Practical Nurse Association Degree through one of two admissions options. Option 1: Connecticut Articulation Plan for Educational Mobility from LPN to RN via the LPN Transition Bridge Course. Option 2: Advanced Placement Option for those LPNs determined to have an educational need or desire for information beginning in the second semester. Option 3: Standard Nursing Admissions Process for those LPNs determined to have an educational need or desire for information taught in the nursing program from the first semester and forward.
LPNs must complete the same admission requirements and application process as traditional applicants.
Transfer Nursing Students From Programs Outside CT-CCNP Transfer students who wish to transfer nursing courses from another college or university will be considered for transfer after a written request for evaluation of nursing course work has been received by the Nursing Director at College of first choice. Applicants must meet all nursing program admission requirements (See Page 3 in the information packet). Applicants can obtain complete transfer requirements from the College of first choice. Transfer students are admitted based upon a GPA of 3.00; ability to place applicant in the appropriate clinical section; and availability of openings, clinical resources, and faculty. Students transferring from within the CT-CCNP see separate policy.
What is the TEAS® test? The ATI TEAS® test is a requirement for all CCNP nursing applicants. This paper and pencil test is designed to measure a person’s academic readiness. The test includes four subtests: Math, Reading, English and Science. It will take students 209 minutes to complete the exam. Study guides can be purchased on the ATI website (www.atitesting.com) or are available in the Mohegan Campus Library at the reference desk. YOU MUST REGISTER FOR THE TEST PRIOR TO TESTING!
What does the nursing program require for admission? All applicants are required to have a cumulative score of 65% or higher to be considered for CCNP’s nursing program. Students can retest every forty five days and test scores are valid for three years. If you retest before forty five days, your new scores will be invalid and will not be considered for the nursing program.
When can I take the TEAS®? We will be posting more summer Teas test dates soon. We will not be testing in May. Thursday June 12th 9am-1pm Mohegan Campus room 216
How do I register for the TEAS® ? You will need to register on the ATI website. Go to www.atitesting.com click on shop online, scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on Connecticut Community Colleges under online payments. Click to the next page for a listing of Three River's test dates. Select the date and college you would like to attend and add it to your cart for checkout. Make sure to register for testing at Three Rivers Community College. *All students will need to have a Connecticut Community College I.D. number in order to register for this test.
What is the cost to take the TEAS® ? The cost to take the TEAS® is $20.00. Beginning July 1, 2008, the cost will be raised to $25.00. Payments are made directly to ATI via their website when you register for the test. Debit and credit cards are the only form of payment accepted. NOTE: CCNP does not accept any payment for this test.
What do I need to do the day of the test? Once you have registered, you will need to arrive to the testing location (location will be noted by the date) on the Mohegan campus 10 MINUTES EARLY the day of the test. You will need to have:
YOU MUST BRING YOUR ATI I.D. NUMBER WITH YOU IN ORDER TO TEST. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTED!
Additional Information Before being permitted to participate in clinical experiences, all students must have on file a health and immunization assessment by a Healthcare Provider which documents fitness to participate in the clinical area. This is to be documented per the instructions on the Health Assessment Form (available on the College Website on the Nursing Resources Page). All students must demonstrate proof of current Basic Life Support Certification as a Healthcare Provider through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross. Clinical experiences are provided at various community hospitals and other health care facilities within the broader Eastern Connecticut community. In addition to regular tuition and fees, nursing students incur additional expenses such as: uniforms, nursing textbooks and supplies, nursing lab fee, cost of required standardized testing and transportation to clinical settings. Please note that all nursing courses currently use an Internet based Course Management System that requires computer access and several specific software programs. If you have questions regarding computer requirements, please call the Nursing Division office at (860)383-5241
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