Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College Associate Degree Nursing Admission Process Step 3: Priority Petition to be Admitted to the ADN Core Program

Rationale for the Priority Petition Process Has been implemented to help ADN students to be successful in the program Helps ensure the most prepared students enter into the rigorous ADN program Allows accepted students to focus exclusively on the core nursing courses

Before you proceed with the Petition Process ask yourself: “Am I ready?”

Is this the right time for me to begin?  Do I have reliable transportation?  Do I have financial support in place?  Do I have family support?  Do I have reliable childcare?

Before you proceed with the Petition Process ask yourself: “Am I ready?” Is this the right career for me? Students are encouraged to explore with a WITC counselor the career of nursing fully before making the significant commitment this program and the profession demands—nursing is NOT for everyone!

Before you proceed with the Petition Process ask yourself: “Am I ready?” How much time will I need to devote to studying?  Many students experience “culture shock” at the rigor and demands of the core nursing program.  For every 1 hour of class, you should expect to study 3 hours outside of class  Seriously

Before you proceed with the Petition Process ask yourself: “Am I ready?” Should I work while in the core nursing courses?  Successful students work limited hours, if they work at all  It is highly recommended that you limit your hours of outside work while in the program  Don’t let a job interfere with your dream to become a Registered Nurse!

Before you proceed with the Petition Process ask yourself: “Am I ready?” Have I included my family in this decision?  Successful students have supportive family members who are willing to take on some of your responsibilities so that you can be successful at school  These adjustments can be very difficult and family members can grow weary over time  Have an honest dialogue with family members to ensure that they can support you for “the long haul”

If you can honestly answer YES to the “Am I ready?” questions, move forward with the ADN Priority Admissions Petition Process

Log in to the Webpage To access the Priority Petition Process forms, go to this link: PRINT OFF all forms posted – You will refer to these forms throughout this presentation

Forms to PRINT and REVIEW The Petition Packet forms you will need are: 1)Petition InstructionsPetition Instructions 2)FAQs of the Petition ProcessFAQs of the Petition Process 3)Functional Abilities and Statement of Understanding formFunctional Abilities and Statement of Understanding form 4)Caregiver Background Check and Statement of Understanding formCaregiver Background Check and Statement of Understanding form 5)INTENT to ENTER formINTENT to ENTER form

Priority Petition Requirements 1.Completed Step 1 & Step 2 of the application process for the ADN Program 2.Transcripts to verify course completion 3.Functional Abilities Statement of Understanding form reviewed and signed 4.Caregiver Background Check Statement of Understanding form reviewed and signed 5.INTENT to ENTER form completed

Transcripts to Verify Course Completion You must submit your most current unofficial WITC transcript with your Petition Packet To access your unofficial transcript:  Go to your MYWITC Student Web Portal Transcript must reflect that you have:  Completed the required courses with required grade  Completed any General Studies requirements with the required grade  Must include transfer credits, if you have any

Functional Abilities Form In compliance with the American Disabilities Act of 1990, the Functional Abilities form informs prospective students of the skills and abilities necessary to complete a nursing program Read the information carefully, then sign the “Statement of Understanding” portion of the document

Functional Abilities Form, con’t By signing the “Statement of Understanding” you are verifying that:  You have been provided the information regarding the Functional Abilities required for the ADN program  You have been provided the information regarding individuals that may be contacted to assist with accommodations, should any be requested REMEMBER to sign the “Statement of Understanding” and submit the entire form with your Petition Packet

Caregiver Background Check and the Statement of Understanding Carefully read the “Caregiver Background Check and the Statement of Understanding” form Your signature indicates that you understand that any criminal record of charges or convictions may prohibit you from entering the ADN program All ADN students must successfully complete all clinical courses each semester of the program – Clinical agencies have the right to refuse access to any student with a history of criminal charges or convictions Background checks are run after the student has been admitted to the ADN program

INTENT to ENTER form is completed and signed o Carefully read the INTENT to ENTER form that summarizes the information you must include when submitting the Petition Packet o Sign and date the form o Remember to include the INTENT to ENTER form with your Petition Packet

Make Copies of Your Petition Packet For your records, copy the entire Petition Packet before submitting it Be sure to mail the original documents in the Petition Packet

Submit Petition Packet for Fall 2013 Admission to Core ADN Program Submit your completed Petition Packet post-marked between Feb for fall admission September for spring admission NO Petition Packets will be accepted before or after these dates It is preferable to mail your packet – If you drop-off your packet at the campus, it will only be accepted during the stated timeframe above at the front office – Be sure to get a stamped receipt if you drop off your petition packet! ADN Admission WITC Ashland Campus 2100 Beaser Avenue Ashland, WI ADN Admission WITC New Richmond Campus 1019 S Knowles Ave New Richmond, WI ADN Admission WITC Rice Lake Campus 1900 College Drive Rice Lake, WI ADN Admission WITC Superior Campus 600 N 21 st Street Superior, WI 54880

Equally Qualified Applicants Should there be applicants that have equally met the Priority Petition for Admission requirements the student with the earliest documented date of completion of the Pre-ADN Admission (Step 1) requirements will be admitted first

Notification of Acceptance Letters announcing admission decision will be mailed March 15 for fall term OCTOBER 15 for spring term Inquiry phone calls or s regarding this information will NOT be accepted Be sure we have your correct mailing address! Be sure we have your correct mailing address!

Step 4: Acceptance into the core ADN program mandatory ADN Orientation to the core programseveral days after your acceptance into the ADN program If you are accepted into the program you will be notified by mail of the mandatory ADN Orientation to the core program several days after your acceptance into the ADN program

Non-Acceptance If you are not accepted into the core ADN program you may resubmit an updated Priority Petition for Admission Packet to the ADN program the next round

Non-Successful Application Packets may be retrieved from the Campus Admissions Advisor for ONE MONTH after the closing date Applications not retrieved by this date will be destroyed You must PICK UP your application—applications will NOT be returned by mail

Questions? If you have questions about any part of the ADN Admission Petition Process please contact your Campus Admissions Advisor WITC Ashland or WITC New Richmond or WITC Rice Lake or WITC Superior or