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ADN Progression Requirements

In order 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 to progress in the course.
  • Successfully complete all prerequisites to each nursing course.
  • Successfully complete co-requisites prior to or concurrently with nursing courses. If withdrawal occurs for any reason from any of the co-requisite nursing courses, withdrawal from the corresponding clinical course (Clinical Nursing I, II, III or IV) is required.
  • Successfully complete all courses in each semester of the curriculum before progressing to the next semester courses.
  • Approval/acceptance by each clinical facility for clinical rotations.
  • Maintain current CPR certification AHA guidelines - Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification or Military Training Network.
  • During progression through the Program, inform the CTC DHS Nursing Programs Director, Chair and/or designee of any mental or physical condition, illness, injury, surgery, pregnancy, etc. that would result in a change of the physical limitations status. Safety is a priority for the patient and health and wellbeing of students and faculty. Failure to inform the program may result in immediate withdrawal from the course or program. Medical care which results in student absence must include the physician’s return to class/clinical/lab documentation following illness, injury, surgery, pregnancy, or as required by faculty. Documentation must be mailed, emailed, or faxed directly from the healthcare provider to the CTC DHS.
  • 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) is required annually. 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.
  • 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.