Application Process for the LPN and RN Programs at Danville
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Application Process for the LPN and RN Programs at Danville Community College Application must be completed and submitted to the Nursing Department no later than February 26, 2016. A complete application includes: an official high school transcript or GED, official transcript from any college attended outside of the VCCS system. unofficial transcript must be submitted for any college within the VCCS system, including DCC. The student should print their own unofficial transcript for colleges within the VCCS. results from the TEAS V exam – must be submitted electronically to DCC by ATI The TEAS V examination is a mandatory portion of the selection process. This nursing entrance test will assess reading, mathematics science, and English language usage. There is a fee for testing. Students must pay for the exam at the time of registration. To register go to https://www.atitesting.com . You may take this test at any location that has a convenient date and time for you. DCC will offer the test on campus in the LAC but there are limited seats available so please register early to ensure the time you would like to test. This test is a part of the application process. There are testing resources available on the ATI website. If you have questions regarding the test, contact ATI. The TEAS V test must be taken and the scores received at DCC via ATI no later than February 29, 2016. The cost of testing at DCC is $86, paid electronically to ATI when registering for the test. DCC will offer the test in the LAC as follows: January 29 January 30 1 – 5 pm 8 – Noon or 1 – 5 pm February 19 February 20 1 – 5 pm 8 – Noon or 1 – 5 pm If you have taken the TEAS V within the past two years, you may request that ATI send your transcript to DCC through your account at ATI for a cost of approximately $25. Scholarships Several scholarships are available specific to nursing. Among those are the Silverman and Zechman Awards. The Ruth Williams Cancer Scholarship is available to a cancer survivor. The DRMC Scholar awards are for RN students that have an interest in working at DRMC for every year of award. Other scholarships are available. If interested please fill out the Scholarship application available online at the DCC website: http://www.dcc.vccs.edu/foundatin/Scholarship_application_form.htm or contact a representative of the Foundation located in Foundation Hall 211. The Nursing Department does not handle scholarship applications. *** The program will be transitioning to a Virginia Community College System common nursing curriculum in fall 2017or 2018. The revised curriculum may: (1) result in changes in general education course requirements; (2) result in changes to the application process and criteria; and (3) eliminate any summer nursing course offerings. It is critical that perspective students monitor the program changes through the DCC website. DO NOT ATTACH THIS PAGE TO YOUR APPLICATION. N:Admissions.Application.RN Danville Community College Applying for: _______ RN Program Nursing Application _______ PN Program Fall 2015 (You may be considered for both programs; ___________ Readmission please indicate first choice.) Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________ Last First Social Security Number: ____________________________ M.I. Empl ID: _____________________________ Address: ________________________________________ ________________________________________ Phone: Day: ______________________ Email: __________________________________ Night: __________________ Cell: ___________________ In case of emergency, call ____________________________________________________________________ Name Relationship Phone: ______________________________ If accepted into the program, it is mandatory and the student’s responsibility to keep a current telephone number listed in the nursing office at all times. Do you have a mental condition, physical condition, or chemical dependency? YES NO No student shall be under the influence of, use, consume, possess, purchase, sell, dispense, distribute, manufacture, or display any illegal drugs or alcoholic beverages while on duty. No students shall violate any federal or state criminal drug statute at any time. No student shall perform duties under the influence of prescription drugs which may affect the student’s ability to perform safely or effectively prior to gaining approval from his/her instructor. DCC has the right to random drug screen at any time. The Nursing Program drug screens at random points. Are you a high school graduate? YES NO Year graduated: ____________ An official sealed high school transcript must be submitted with application. Have you completed a GED? YES A copy of GED scores must be submitted. NO Year: __________ Have you been previously enrolled in the DCC Nursing Program? YES NO If so, what year? ______________ Were you successful? YES NO If not successful, what was your reason for not completing? ________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ Have you ever been enrolled in any other nursing program? YES NO If so, where, what year: ____________________________________________________________________ Successfully completed program? YES NO If not successful, what was your reason for not completing? _______________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ Are you currently a practicing LPN? YES NO Current CNA license? YES NO Has your license ever been voluntarily surrendered? YES NO Placed on probation? YES NO Suspended? YES NO Revoked? YES NO Disciplined? YES NO Have you ever been the subject of an investigation by any licensing board? YES NO Before being admitted into the program, an applicant must have a high school diploma or GED. All applicants must have completed prerequisites with a grade of “C” or higher. Prerequisites for the RN Program include ENG 111, BIO 101, BIO 231, BIO 232 and MTH 126. Prerequisites for the PN Program include ENG 111, BIO 141, BIO 142, and MTH 126. Due to limited seats, all applicants are not guaranteed acceptance into the program even if all prerequisites have been met. An official sealed transcript must be submitted from any college attended outside of the VCCS system, with application. Transcripts must be received in the Nursing Department. An unofficial transcript must be submitted with the application for any college within the VCCS system, including DCC. 1. List all colleges you have attended below. College Attended _____________________________________ ______________________________________ _____________________________________ ______________________________________ 2. Please list classes that you are currently enrolled in or plan to take in the Summer semester: _______________________________________ ___________________________________ _______________________________________ ___________________________________ _______________________________________ ___________________________________ ***Certain criminal convictions may prevent licensure as a nurse or certification as a nurse aide in Virginia. Criminal convictions may also prohibit employment in certain health care settings. Students convicted of any felony or any misdemeanor involving moral turpitude/barrier crimes do not qualify for the Nursing Program at DCC. The clinical facilities will not allow students to complete clinical hours and students will not be able to meet the Virginia Board of Nursing requirements of direct clinical hours, nor meet the credit requirement for graduation. Any student entering the program who has committed illegal offenses other than minor traffic violations should discuss these matters with the program head for clarification. N:Admissions.Application.RN I understand that by signing this application that the information contained in it is true. If found to have provided false information, my application will be cancelled or if already in the program, I will be dismissed. Applicant signature: _________________________________ Date: _______________________ Application may be hand delivered or mailed to: Nursing Department, c/o Teresa Curran @ DCC, 1008 South Main Street, Danville, VA 24541. If sending by mail, you may want to consider sending by return receipt. It is the student’s responsibility to verify the receipt of application and all transcripts. 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