Nursing Option for Articulating Student
Admission Policy
The Articulating Student must meet general admission requirements of CTC and the Department of Health Sciences ADN program.
- Apply to the ADN Program and provide copies of transcripts to the DHS from all prior colleges and universities attended to include an LVN/LPN and Paramedic transcript.
- All International or Community Foreign students must meet with an advisor at CTC in Academic Advising for English for Students of Other Languages assistance.
- Only transfer courses with a grade of a “C” or better will be considered for the CTC ADN Nursing Degree Plan.
- Maintain a current LVN/LPN license or Paramedic certification/licensure through Texas Department of State Health Services and or National Registry of EMT.
- Submit two work references or work appraisal forms (see info packet), as an LVN/LPN, or Paramedic both from a supervisor within the last two years. All applicants for this course must have been employed one year full-time or two years part-time as a GVN/LVN or Paramedic in the two calendar years prior to admission to the Nursing Option for Articulating Student Program.
- The work experience requirement for the Nursing Option for Articulating Student Program may be waived before entry into the Program provided the following requirements are satisfied:
- Graduation from the CTC Vocational Nursing Program, or CTC Emergency Medical Technology Paramedic Program within the last two years.
- Current and valid LVN/LPN license, or current Paramedic certification/licensure.
- Attainment of at least a “B” (or 80%) or greater overall average in the CTC Vocational Nursing Program or Emergency Medical Technology Paramedic Program.
- A letter from the Emergency Medical Technology Paramedic Program Director or VN Admissions and Standards committee chairperson recommending such a waiver.
- Appraisal forms (see program info packet) completed by 2 previous clinical faculty.
- Completion of all prerequisite courses listed on the Nursing Option for Articulating Student degree plan.
Progression Requirements for Nursing Option for Articulating Student Program
To progress in the program, the following requirements must be met:
- Achieve a grade of “C” or better in all courses in the curriculum including general education and nursing courses.
- Achieve a minimum 75 percent course average “C or higher in all nursing courses.
- Achieve a minimum of 90% on dosage calculation exams within three attempts, in the clinical course prior to the second Friday of the semester in order to administer medications and progress in the course.
- Successfully complete all prerequisites to each nursing course.
- Successfully complete co-requisites prior to or concurrently with nursing courses.
- Successfully complete all courses in each semester of the curriculum before progressing to the next semester courses.
- Maintain current CPR certification AHA guidelines - Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification or Military Training Network.
- Provide documentation of medical release to return to class/clinical/lab after mental or physical condition, illness, injury, surgery, and pregnancy, “break in clinical” etc that would result in a change of the physical limitations status. Documentation must be mailed, emailed, or faxed from the healthcare facility directly to the DHS. Safety is a priority for the patient and health and well-being of students and faculty. Failure to inform the program may result in immediate withdrawal from the course or program.
- Tuberculosis Documentation repeated annually: 2-Step Tuberculin Skin Test; QuantiFERON®-TB Gold in- Tube test (QFT-GIT or Q-Gold) or T-SPOT®TB test (T-Spot). Thereafter a 2-Step Tuberculin Skin Test; QuantiFERON®-TB Gold In-Tube test (QFT-GIT or Q-Gold) or T-SPOT®TB test (T-Spot). Those who have had a previous positive TB skin test result will be required to submit a negative chest x-ray completed within thirty (30) days preceding first day of first clinical rotation period at any Facility. Thereafter an annual negative chest x-ray will be required through program completion.
- Maintain a negative 11-panel drug screen and criminal background check.
- Complete all standardized assessment and exit tests as required by the course syllabus.
- The Articulating Student must complete the nursing program within four calendar years of first enrollment in RNSG 1331 or its equivalent.
- Demonstrate professional behavior in the classroom and clinical and lab in accordance with CTC Policy and the Texas Nursing Practice Act, and the TBON rules and regulations relating to nursing education, licensure and practice. Failure to adhere to these standards may result in disciplinary action which could include dismissal from the program.
Readmission Policy for Articulating Students
Readmission to any nursing course is dependent upon availability of class openings after current class progression; it is not automatic.