1. Associate degree in nursing
Application Process for spring 2016 admission

2. Application process overview
View this Presentation – General Information
Submit General Application for Admission to A-B Tech
Complete New Student Orientation and SmarterMeasure Assessment
Submit College Transcripts, if applicable
Specific Program Documents, if applicable
Demonstrate College Readiness (English/Math)
Complete FOCUS 2 – Career Assessments
Complete Selection Form with Advisor
Take Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS ®) Version V
Receive Notification Letters

3. 1. General Information
Thank you for joining us to learn more about the admission process for the Associate Degree Nursing (A.D.N.) program for spring semester Be sure to complete the brief assessment at the end before meeting with your advisor. Distance Advising is available to students living outside of Buncombe County and contiguous counties. For more information .

4. 1. General Information Application Period For Spring 2016 Admission
September 1 thru September 30, 2015
All requirements must be met by the 7:00 PM deadline on September 30, 2015, in order to qualify to take the TEAS® Version V.
Applicants must meet with a Student Services advisor to apply.

5. 1. General Information
All of the following must be completed by 7:00 PM on September 30
General Application for Admission
New Student Orientation and SmarterMeasure Assessment
FOCUS 2
Documentation of Program Specific Requirements
Documentation of College Readiness in English and Math
Completion of Selection Form with Advisor
The following must be completed by 5 PM on October 2
TEAS ® Version V

6. 1. General Information
Citizenship Status and Admission to Competitive Programs
Admission to competitive programs is open only to individuals with legal status or lawful presence.
Some clinical sites may have additional immigration/citizenship requirements.
Successful completion of clinical rotations is required for program completion.
Non-citizens are encouraged to contact the appropriate licensing/certifying agency to determine if they are eligible for licensure/certification upon graduation – decisions regarding licensure/certification are solely the responsibility of the licensing/certifying agency.
For additional information, please contact

7. 1. General Information Criminal Backgrounds and Drug Use
Criminal background checks and drug screenings are required by off campus clinical sites.
These are conducted by an outside vendor at the student’s expense.
Successful completion of clinical rotations is required for program completion.
Some program licensing or certification bodies may require criminal background checks at the time of application for licensure. Be sure to review the criteria for your program of interest to determine what rules apply and whom to contact.
A-B Tech advisors and faculty cannot provide answers to questions in this area as they are not the final deciding organization.

8. 2. General Application to A-B Tech
All individuals interested in admission to a competitive program MUST
Submit a general application for admission.
Document graduation from High School or completion of the GED or Adult High School. Students currently enrolled in High School must graduate and current GED students must finish no later than January 11, 2016.
Already a current student? Check this step off your list!
College application

9. 3. Complete NsO and SmarterMeasure
New Student Orientation (NSO) and the SmarterMeasure Assessment are offered in the classroom and online.
SmarterMeasure is an assessment of a student’s readiness for online classes and is included as part of the NSO.
Already a current student? Check this step off your list!
New Student Orientation

10. 4. College transcripts
Students interested in receiving transfer credit for college level courses taken elsewhere must submit official transcripts.
Important points to remember
College must be regionally accredited
Grade earned must be a “C” or higher
Course title and credit hours must be similar
Transcript must be from college at which the course was taken
Taken classes at A-B Tech?
You don’t need to request an A-B Tech transcript.
What is Official?
A sealed copy of the transcript in an official college envelope sent directly from institution to A-B Tech is official.
If hand-delivered, do NOT open the envelope.
Send transcripts to:
A-B Tech Community College
Records Office
340 Victoria Road
Asheville, NC 28801

11. 5. Program Specific Requirements
Associate Degree Nursing (A.D.N.)
Nurse aide I
Current NA I certification documented on the North Carolina Nurse Aide Registry AND
Documentation (transcript or completion certificate) of a North Carolina state approved NA I course OR Approved NA I Work Experience
Exceptions
Current NC NA II certification
Current NC P.N. licensure
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY REQUIREMENT
Successful completion of Anatomy and Physiology I and II (BIO 168 and BIO 169 or acceptable substitutes) with a grade of “C” or higher in each course prior to class start in January 2016.
MINIMUM SCORE REQUIRED FOR THE TEAS (Version V) EXAM
Students will be required to score a minimum composite/total adjusted TEAS V score of 65.

12. 6. Demonstrate College Readiness
Individuals must document college readiness in both English and math.
Applicants must qualify for ENG 111 – Expository Writing
Applicants must place above the College’s DMA 050 course
Requirements may be met in several ways
Students are required to abide by the College’s Retest Policy. If student is not eligible to retest, completion of developmental coursework will be required. Students should speak with a Student Services advisor to determine testing eligibility.
College readiness options
Transfer credit for college level English and math
Placement assessment scores
Completion of required developmental courses

13. 6. DemonstratE College Readiness
English Readiness (Students must meet one of the following)
Successful completion of ENG 111 or transfer credit equivalent
Successful completion of A-B Tech quarter courses (ENG 0102, 102, 150, or 153)
Successful completion of DRE 098 or ENG 095 or RED 090 plus ENG 090/090A
Placement Assessment Scores (5 years old or less)
NC DAP Scores: Composite 151+
Accuplacer Scores: Reading Comprehension (80+) and Sentence Skills (86+)
SAT: Writing (500+) and Critical Reading (500+)
ACT: English (18+) and Reading (22+)
COMPASS/ASSET scores – please speak with an advisor for details

14. 6. Demonstrate College Readiness
Math Readiness (Students must meet one of the following)
Successful completion of or transfer credit for MAT 115, 143, 161, 151, 152, or 171 higher
Successful completion of A-B Tech quarter courses (MAT 096, 097, 101, 102, 150, or 151)
Successful completion of DMA 050 or MAT 070
Placement/Assessment Scores (5 years old or less)
NC DAP: Score of “7” on each module (010, 020, 030, 040, and 050)
Accuplacer Scores: Arithmetic (55+) and Elementary Algebra (55+)
SAT: Math (500+) or ACT: Math (22+)
COMPASS/ASSET scores – please speak with an advisor for details

15. 7. FOCUS 2 – Career assessments
All applicants must complete the FOCUS 2 Career Assessment.
Focus 2 is available to all applicants who have submitted an online application for general admission and have completed NSO.
Complete the full assessment prior to meeting with an advisor.
FOCUS 2 may be accessed at Services/Career-Development-Services/Welcome-to-FOCUS-2

16. 8. Selection Form with Advisor
Students who meet all eligibility requirements will complete a Selection Form with a Student Services Advisor.
Students will receive a “ticket” to take the TEAS V ® by the October 2 deadline.
Students will meet with a staff member in Admissions to finalize the Selection Form.
Didn’t meet the requirements?
Applicants have until September 30 at 7:00 PM to document missing items.
Students not eligible for spring 2016 admission are encouraged to speak with an advisor about career alternatives.

17. 9. Test of Essential Academic Skills
Qualified applicants who complete the Selection Form will receive a “ticket” for TEAS® Version V.
The exam must be completed by October 2 at the A-B Tech Testing Center on the Victoria Road Campus. It is only offered on specific dates and times – please plan ahead!
Students may use their TEAS ® Version V score from a previous test session if the score is within the last five years and already on file at A-B Tech. Only qualified true distance students will be permitted to test off site.
ONLY The TEAS ® Version V exam composite score will be used to rank applicants within their selected competitive Allied Health Program. 1
Schedule and pay for the TEAS ® Version V 2
Study and prepare for the TEAS ® Version V 3
Take the TEAS ® Version V on the date and time scheduled

18. 10. Notification Letter Notification Letter – November
One of three options will be listed:
Admitted
Alternate List
Not Admitted
*Applicants will be ranked based on the TEAS®Version V exam composite score only.*

19. FINAL STEPS
Now that you have completed your competitive admissions overview
Complete the assessment (provide link)
Take the completed assessment to a Student Services advisor.
Services for true distance students (those who live outside Buncombe or a contiguous county)
Complete the assessment.
for assistance. (Please use the Subject: Allied Health Application)