Students work as members of the health care team under the supervision of a registered nurse. Upon graduation, students are eligible to apply to take the NCLEX-PN examination. Prior to entering the program, prospective students must take the Pre-Admission TEAS Exam and score a 60 or higher.  All PNR courses require an 80% competency for program progression.

Admission Criteria

1. Meet admission criteria to WTC
2. Have a minimum placement test scores from one of the following tests SAT, ACT, ACCUPLACER (college placement test). If the minimum placement test scores are not achieved as outlined by WTC, a developmental studies course sequence will be required and will not be able to progress into the practical nursing program
3. Score an adjusted cut score of 60 or higher on the TEAS entrance exam. Students are not eligible to take TEAS until successful completion of nay developmental courses as indicated in number 2 above. The student is not eligible to take TEAS if their GPA is below a 2.0.
4. The TEAS exam fee is the student responsibility.
5. The student must be at least 17 years of age by August 1 of the year of acceptance and possess either a high school diploma (Official transcript), or GED (show documentation)
6. The student must have an overall GPA 2.0 prior to being able to take TEAS
7. The student must have applied for (show documentation) and official transcripts from all colleges and universities.
8. General education courses may be taken with, or prior to entering the PN nursing courses.
9. BIO-210, and BIO-211- must be completed within 7 years of entering the 1^st nursing course. Passed with a C or higher
10. PSY-201, MAT-101, or MAT-108 and ENG-101- must be completed within 10 years of entering the first nursing course (unless taken at WTC) with a C or better
11. Only course less than 10 years old with a grade a C or higher may be considered for Transfer and transfer credit.
12. Less than 10 years from old from any regionally accredited may require additional supporting documentation
13. Once the criteria have been met, the student is placed on the qualified waiting list. The student will receive a letter from the nursing admission office with a projected future practical nursing program start date.
14. Hold spot fee is $125.00 dollars non-refundable and non-transferable must be paid before the mandatory orientation
15. The student must attend the mandatory orientation or they will forfeit their nursing seat

First Time Student Criteria Admission:

1. Admitted to WTC through the admissions Department
2. Complete ACCUPLACER SCORES test with scores
3. All high school and college transcripts must be on file with WTC admissions Department prior to taking the TEAS Entrance EXAM
4. Transfer Student Criteria for Admission:
5. Complete the application process.
6. Be admitted to WTC and submit official transcript from transferring institution, as well as all transcripts from any university. /college and the High school the student graduated from or GED program and show documentation
7. Provide the Dean of Health of Health Science with each nursing course syllabus including objectives and clinical evaluation.
8. The student will begin the PNR-110 course
9. All students including transfer students must take the TEAS examination and pass with a 60 or higher
10. All documents will be reviewed with the Nursing admission committee. Admission by transfer is on space available basis
11. Must be admitted to WTC within one year being in a past PN or ADN nursing program
12. Must have a 2.0 GPA

Entrance EXAM: The test of essential Academic Skills (TEAS). The TEAS is standardized test developed by Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI). The TEAS provides assessment data regarding a student’s overall academic preparedness. The TEAS test is a requirement for the admission process into the Practical Nursing Program at WTC.

• Have to make a 60 or higher
• Can take the TEAS as many times as needed
• Register early as seating is limited on a first-come, first serve basis.
• Test is from 8-12
• Applicants for the TEAS must be admitted to the College through the Office of Admission PRIOR to applying for the TEAS. Contact wonderful Collins at 843-355-4164, collinsw@wiltech.edu
• The completed examination application form is non-refundable and non-transferable and the cost is $90.00 DOLLARS. This must be paid at the WTC business office (Building A lobby area).
• Please provide accurate contact information on the TEAS form. Make sure there is a working telephone number and an accurate email address.
• Space is limited and testing slots are offered on a first –come first serve basis
• Applicants MUST arrive at the test site no later than 7:50 on the test date. There will be no admittance to the Test site after that.
• Applicants must show a valid driver’s license at the site on the day of the test
• The test administered on a computer and will take at least 3-4 hours to complete
• No electronic equipment (calculators, cell phones, purses, pagers, PDA, computers etc..) or other materials will be allowed in the room. Failure to adhere to this policy may result in expulsion from the test site.
• Applicants to the WTC Practical Nursing Program must take TEAS test any time after AUGUST of the year you intend to enter and make an adjusted score of 60 or above to qualify.
• Successful completion of the TEAS does not guarantee admission to the WTC practical nursing program

Practical Nursing Program Matriculation:

1. Attend mandatory orientation. If the student does not attend he or she will forfeit their seat
2. Submit a physical examination health form certifying acceptable physical and mental fitness to enter the program
3. Submit a copy of current CPR completion BLS only from American Heart Association. It must include health care provider, Infant, child, adult, 1-2-man rescue, AED training, Heimlich maneuver.
4. Submit criminal background check to the participating healthcare facilities. They will determine if a student is eligible for entry into their respective clinical site. If the student is determined ineligible for clinical placement at any one of the facilities, then that student is dismissed from the Practical Nursing
5. Additional acceptance/ technical standards include students who are able to independently engage in educational activities and clinical training activities in a manner that will not endanger clients/patients/residents/or other students, staff members, faculty, themselves or the public
6. Proof of a 12-16 panel drug screen completed and documented by WTC

Academic Progression in the Nursing Program:

• Earn a minimum grade of C in all general education and nursing courses
• Receive satisfactory ratings in all clinical evaluations
• Submit evidence of current CPR American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider
• Be covered by professional liability (included in tuition and fees)
• Submit a completed Physical Examination health form at the program matriculation including documentation of required vaccines, and titers
• Meet all program and course requirements according to the student handbook

Student Health Record Form

A student earning less than a C in a nursing or general education course will not be allowed to advance to the next sequential course and is required to withdraw from the practical nursing program with eligibility for readmission. A student earning less than a C in a third nursing course will be dismissed from the program with the eligibility of admission after a five-year period. Students who have three attempts ( withdrawal or dismissal ) in the Practical Nursing (PN) Program are not eligible for readmission for 5 years after the last attempt.

Criminal record check: All direct caregivers must obtain a criminal record check as designated by clinical agencies. Persons convicted of or pled no contest to, including but not limited to child, or adult abuse, sexual assault with a deadly weapon, neglect, or mistreatment or misappropriation of property, are not permitted to work as direct caregivers. More stringent requirements are often enforced by individual clinical agencies. Students who have convictions as described above will not be allowed.

A “positive” finding on a criminal background check including but not limited to, an arrest, conviction, or no-contest plea could automatically exclude a candidate from being admitted or progressing through the program.

Candidates with any criminal history are responsible for having their records expunged prior to the running of a background check. Failure to do so and resulting “positive” finding could exclude that candidate from final admission to the program since that candidate will be ineligible to participate in clinical rotations. Candidates may reapply the following year after their record has been expunged.

At any point in the program, a “positive” finding in a drug test that excludes a student from admission into a clinical site will lead to his or her removal from the program

Graduation times may vary according to course availability and or individual course load. Consult faculty Advisor.

Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 48

A. General Education: 17 Credit Hours

CHOOSE ONE IF NEEDED

• ENG 101 English Composition I (3)
• MAT 101 Beginning Algebra (3)
• PSY 201 General Psychology (3)
• BIO 210 Anatomy & Physiology I (4)
• BIO 211 Anatomy & Physiology II (4)

B. Major Courses: 31 Credit Hours

• PNR 110 Fundamentals of Nursing (3-6-5)
• PNR 120 Medical/Surgical Nursing I (3-6-5)
• PNR 130 Medical/Surgical Nursing II (3-6-5)
• PNR 140 Medical/Surgical Nursing III (3-6-5)
• PNR 182 Special Topics: Pharmacology (2-0-2)
• PNR 155 Maternal/Infant/Child Nursing (5-6-7)
• PNR 170 Nursing of the Older Adult (1.5-1.5-2)

All Courses in this program require a C or better for program progression.

All PNR courses require an 80% competency for program progression.

Recommended Course Sequence

Fall Semester

• BIO 210
• MAT 101
• PNR 110
• PNR 120

Spring Semester

• BIO 211
• PNR 130
• PNR 140
• PNR 182

Summer Semester

• ENG 101
• PNR 155
• PNR 170
• PSY 201

The Admission Review Committee has final authority in determining admission to all nursing programs.

Criminal Record Check: All direct caregivers must obtain a criminal record check as designated by clinical agencies. Persons convicted of or pled no contest to, including, but not limited to child or adult abuse, sexual assault, assault with a deadly weapon, neglect, or mistreatment or misappropriation of property, are not permitted to work as direct caregivers. More stringent requirements are often enforced by individual clinical agencies. Students who have convictions as described above will not be allowed to attend clinical agencies.

Candidates with any criminal history are responsible for having their records expunged prior to the running of a background check. Failure to do so and resulting “positive” finding could exclude that candidate from final admission to the program since that candidate could be ineligible to participate in clinical rotations. Candidates may reapply the following year after their record has been expunged.

At any point in the program, a “positive” finding in a drug test that excludes a nursing student from admission into a clinical site will lead to his or her removal from the program.

The Admission Review Committee has final authority in determining admission to all nursing programs.

Criminal Record Check: All direct caregivers must obtain a criminal record check as designated by clinical agencies. Persons convicted of or pled no contest to, including, but not limited to child or adult abuse, sexual assault, assault with a deadly weapon, neglect, or mistreatment or misappropriation of property, are not permitted to work as direct caregivers. More stringent requirements are often enforced by individual clinical agencies. Students who have convictions as described above will not be allowed to attend clinical agencies.

A “positive” finding on a criminal background check including, but not limited to, an arrest, conviction, or no-contest plea will automatically exclude a candidate from final admission to the nursing program.

Candidates with any criminal history are responsible for having their records expunged prior to the running of a background check. Failure to do so and resulting “positive” finding will exclude that candidate from final admission to the program since that candidate will be ineligible to participate in clinical rotations. Candidates may reapply the following year after their record has been expunged.

At any point in the program, a “positive” finding in a drug test that excludes a nursing student from admission into a clinical site will lead to his or her removal from the program.

Tuition and book costs reflect the projected cost of the complete program.

Graduation times may vary according to course availability and/or individual course load. Consult faculty advisor.