AAS NURSING PROGRAM
ADMISSION INFORMATION
2/20/14
Admission Information Packet
Table of Contents
PAGE
Admission Information
3
Prerequisites
4
Admission Procedure (with deadline dates)
4
After Admission to the Program
5
Financial Assistance
5
Clinical Experience
5
LPN Curriculum
6
ADN Curriculum
7
Course Descriptions
Estimated Student Costs
8-9
10
Student Application Form
11 - 12
Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) Information
13 - 14
Professional Reference Forms
15 - 17
Request for Transcripts Form
18
Essential Skills & Functional Abilities
19 – 21
Online Student PreCheck Directions
22
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Associate Degree Nursing Program
Admission Information
Mohave Community College Department of Nursing provides students with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge
and skills requisite to the safe, effective practice of nursing. The associate of applied science degree nurse uses the
nursing process in supervised settings in assisting the client to optimal wellness, comfort or a peaceful death. The
associate of applied science degree nurse fulfills the roles of provider of care, advocate, researcher, counselor,
communicator, teacher, manager and member of the profession while exemplifying the qualities which are essential to
the development of the nurse. These qualities are incorporated throughout the four core nursing courses and include:
caring attitude, clinical competence, and critical thinking skills. The ultimate goal of the Nursing Department is to
prepare graduates for safe and effective clinical practice. The mission of the Mohave Community College Nursing
Department is to promote excellence in nursing education and practice by fostering communication and collaboration
among faculty and students.
This course of study incorporates knowledge and principles from the liberal arts with an emphasis on the sciences in
theory and applied skills. Nursing Education at MCC is challenging, rewarding, and prepares graduates to utilize clinical
judgment based on critical thinking processes.
The Mohave Community College Nursing Program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in
Nursing (ACEN), www.acenursing.org 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, Georgia 30326, 404.975.5000, Fax:
th
404.975.5020. This program is also approved by the Arizona State Board of Nursing, 4747 N. 7 Street, Suite 150,
Phoenix, Arizona 85014, 602.331.8111.
The nursing program is a countywide program with classes being offered for the southern part of the County in
Kingman, Lake Havasu City, and Bullhead City, and for the northern part of the County in Colorado City. Nursing I, the
first core nursing course, is taught with a faculty member on site in Bullhead City and Colorado City. The Kingman and
Lake Havasu City students have the same benefit of an onsite faculty member, but the lecture portion of the course is in
Lake Havasu and the Nursing Skills Laboratory experience is in Kingman. The remainder of the core nursing courses,
Nursing II, III, and IV, also has the benefit of an onsite faculty member. The students will be required to travel between
two campuses in the southern part of Mohave County in Kingman, Lake Havasu City, and Bullhead City. Nursing II, III,
and IV are “team taught” by varying faculty members. In preparation for school and industry-wide practices, and to
provide equality of student learning materials, students are also required to be proficient in and use a computer,
including the Internet and MCC’s computer-accessible learning management system and application packets. Clinical
experience takes place in Mohave County and Nevada health care facilities as well as Utah facilities for students in the
northern part of the County. Travel between campuses and to clinical facilities will be required at the student’s
expense.
Students interested in becoming nursing assistants do not need to apply for the nursing program, but should register for
the Nursing Assistant class (NUR115). Students interested in becoming practical nurses or registered nurses must apply
for admission to the respective nursing program.
The Arizona Nurse Practice Act (July 2010) states “If convicted of one or more felonies, the applicant must have received
an absolute discharge from the sentences for all felony convictions five or more years prior to the date of filing an
application.” Therefore, the student should contact the Arizona State Board of Nursing (www.azbn.gov) regarding
eligibility to write the NCLEX for licensure prior to application to the Mohave Community College Nursing Program.
Fingerprinting is a part of the application process to the Arizona State Board of Nursing for nursing assistant, practical
nurse, and registered nurses licensure. Department of Public Safety finger printing is a portion of the application
process for admittance to the program.
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PREREQUISITES
Before a student will be considered eligible to enter the nursing program, certain prerequisites must be met.
All prerequisites must be completed before admission into the nursing program.
1. Graduation from an accredited high school, or GED certificate, or is 18 years of age or older and demonstrates
evidence of potential success in the community college, or is a transfer student in good standing from another
college or university.
2. Successful completion (with a “C” or better) of Chemistry and a 100 level Biology as prerequisites to the Program.
Acceptable college courses are:

BIO 100 Biology Concepts, BIO 181 General Biology, or one semester of Anatomy and Physiology with a
lab.
 Students are given the opportunity, by examination, to demonstrate competency in BIO 100.
An examination will be available by appointment on each campus site. If competency is not
demonstrated, the course must be taken.

CHM 130 Fundamental Chemistry or CHM 151 General Chemistry I

Note that BIO 100 level and CHM 130 are prerequisites to the nursing program and are not a part of
the AAS nursing degree.
3. Successful completion (with a “C” or better) of the following courses as prerequisites to NUR 121 Nursing I:

BIO 201 - Anatomy & Physiology I

BIO 202 - Anatomy & Physiology II

BIO 205 - Microbiology

ENG 101 - English Composition I

PSY 101 - Intro to Psychology

MAT - 100 level Math

Note that BIO 201, BIO 202, BIO 205, ENG 101, PSY 101 and 100 level MAT are part of the general
education requirements for the AAS nursing degree.
4. College courses over ten (10) years old will not be accepted as credit for biology, chemistry, or general education
science requirements.
5. GPA of 2.85% or above compiled of all Nursing prerequisites.
6. Acceptable score on the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) 70% (see enclosed forms.)
7. Copy of Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card.
8. Copy of Student PreCheck online Background Check.
9. Extra consideration is given to applicants with additional degree earned, Arizona residency, healthcare experience
and positive references.
ADMISSION PROCEDURE
Students are admitted to the Nursing program without discrimination regarding age, creed, ethnic origin, marital status, or sex.
Application for the program is in addition to the application for general admission to the college and must be completed in the
semester before enrollment is planned. Student spaces are limited; therefore, students are encouraged to make early application
submissions. Applications do not guarantee admission to the program. INCOMPLETE applications as of the date of the Admissions
Committee meeting will not be considered.
1. A completed application packet with the following items should be received in the nursing office at:
1977 Acoma Blvd. West, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403, postmarked no later than February 15 for the fall admission and no
later than October 1 for the spring admission.
a. Completed nursing application.
b. Three (3) professional references from persons who have known the applicant in a supervisory or educational
setting and who are familiar with applicant’s academic and/or work ethics.
c. Official college transcripts, if any, should be submitted directly to the Nursing Department.
d. Student copy of transcripts (other than MCC) should be attached to the application.
e. Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) test results. (Results will be sent directly to the Nursing Department after
scoring.)
f. Copy of Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card.
g. Copy of Student PreCheck Background Check Report.
h. Verification of health care experience.
i.
Verification of residency
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2.
3.
4.
Applications must be completed and in the nursing office by February 15 for fall admission, and October 1 for spring
admission. It is the student’s responsibility to verify that all documents have been received and their file is complete.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Applicants will be notified of their status in 45 to 60 days after application deadline.
Admission to the program will be granted on the basis of:
a. GPA (Minimum of 2.85 overall GPA on prerequisite courses.)
b. Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) scores (form enclosed). The applicant’s adjusted individual total scores on
the TEAS must be at or above 70% to be considered for admission. The TEAS can be taken 3 times in an academic
year (August to August), and the highest score will be considered. TEAS Exams must be taken one month apart.
c. Professional references (3 must be completed).
d. Prerequisite courses are completed.
e. Ability to obtain Department of Public safety Fingerprint Clearance Card.
f. Ability to pass the online Student PreCheck.
g. Health Care experience.
h. Arizona Residency.
Applicants who are not accepted to the nursing program must notify the nursing office if they wish to be considered for the next
admitting semester.
AFTER ADMISSION TO THE PROGRAM
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Students will be required to have a complete physical examination and must be able to meet the requirements identified on
the form as well as the Essential Skills and Functional Abilities of a Nurse (See end of packet). Immunizations and drug
testing are also necessary prior to the start of classes.
Proof of private health/accident insurance will be required prior to the start of classes.
Students must attain CPR certification (American Heart Association-Healthcare Provider or the American Red Cross
Professional Rescuer level) no earlier than July 1 for fall admission and December 1 for spring admission. This certification
must be maintained during the entire program. (Adult, child, or community CPR is not acceptable.)
Students must notify the nursing office of any changes in address or plans to attend classes.
The nursing courses are interrelated and are taken in sequence. A grade of “C” or better in all required courses must be
maintained for continuation in the program.
After successful completion of the requirements for either the LPN step out certificate or the AAS nursing degree, the
student will be eligible to apply to write the licensure examination offered by the National Council Licensure Examination
for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) or for LPN (NCLEX-PN). Licensure requirements are the exclusive responsibility of the
Arizona State Board of Nursing and students must satisfy those requirements independently of requirements for graduation
from the college.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Financial assistance is available in the form of scholarships, loans, and work-study assistance. The necessary forms can be secured at
the Financial Aid Office. Students are encouraged to contact the Financial Aid Director in the year preceding admission to the nursing
program.
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
A majority of MCC nursing students will be required to travel to Las Vegas, Nevada for a portion of their clinical experiences. Usually
the students are in Las Vegas for two days and one night per week for approximately four to six weeks. Transportation to and from
clinical and all food/meals are the responsibility of the student. The College reserves the rooms, for the group in advance.
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LPN CURRICULUM
PREREQUISITES: CHM 130 Fundamental Chemistry or BIO 151 General Chemistry I, BIO 100 level Biology,
BIO 201 Anatomy & Physiology I, BIO 201 Anatomy & Physiology II, BIO 205 Microbiology,
ENG 101 English Composition I, PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology, MAT 100 level Math.
COREQUISITES: ENG 102 English Compositions II, PSY 245 Lifespan Development
Prerequisites for LPN Certificate
BIO 100 (Can Demonstrate Competency;
4
Semester I NUR 121
Prerequisites for Semester II
NUR 121 Nursing I
8
4
Total Credits:
8
Prerequisite to Program.)
CHM 130
Or-----------Prerequisite to Program.
CHM 151
GPA
2.85%
TEAS
70%
BIO 201-General Education Requirement for PN
Semester II NUR 122
Corequisites
4
NUR 122 Nursing II
8
4
NUR 227 - Pharmacology
3
4
Total Credits:
3
Step-out Certificate
NUR 123 – Transition to PN
Or
NUR 221 – Nursing III is acceptable
PSY 101- General Education Requirement for PN
3
TOTAL NURSING CREDITS:
Step-out certificate
BIO 202- General Education Requirement for PN
Step-out Certificate
BIO 205- General Education Requirement for PN
11
Step-out Certificate
ENG 101- General Education Requirement for PN
3
22
Step-out Certificate
MAT – 100 Level Math- General Education
3-4
Requirement for PN Step-out Certificate
Corequisites for LPN Certificate
ENG 102- General Education Requirement for PN
3
Step-out Certificate
PSY 245- General Education Requirement for PN
3
Step-out Certificate
TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS:
35 - 36
TOTAL CERTIFICATE CREDITS:
57 - 58
Each core nursing course must be completed and successfully passed before progression into next core
nursing course.
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AAS NURSING CURRICULUM
PREREQUISITES: CHM 130 Fundamental Chemistry or CHC 151 General Chemistry I, BIO 100 level Biology,
BIO 201 Anatomy & Physiology I, BIO 201 Anatomy & Physiology II, BIO 205 Microbiology,
ENG 101 English Composition I, PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology, MAT 100 level Math.
COREQUISITES: ENG 102 English Compositions II, PSY 245 Lifespan Development
Prerequisites: Admission AAS Program
Semester I NUR 121
0 – Level Math
(prerequisite for Chemistry)
0
NUR 121 Nursing I
8
CHM 130-Prerequisite to program; not required for
4
Total Credits:
8
AAS Nursing Degree.
BIO 100- Prerequisite to program; not required for
4
AAS Nursing Degree.
TEAS
GPA
70%
2.85%
Total Credits:
8
Prerequisites: Semester I NUR 121
BIO 201-General education requirement for AAS
Semester II NUR 122
Corequisites
NUR 122 Nursing II
8
NUR 227 Pharmacology
3
Total Credits:
11
Semester III NUR 221
Corequisites
4
NUR 221 Nursing III
8
4
Nursing 228 - Mental Health, OB,
PEDS Pharmacology
1
Total Credits:
9
Nursing Degree.
BIO 202-General education requirement for AAS
Nursing Degree.
BIO 205-General education requirement for AAS
4
Nursing Degree.
ENG 101-General education requirement for AAS
3
Nursing Degree.
MAT – 100 level Math-General education
3-4
Semester IV NUR 222
Corequisites
requirement for AAS Nursing Degree.
PSY 101-General education requirement for AAS
3
NUR 222 Nursing IV
8
Nursing 229 – Adv. Pharmacology
1
Nursing Degree.
Total Credits:
21 - 22
Required: Co-Requisite General Education for
AD Program taken prior to NUR 221
ENG 102-General education requirement for AAS
Total Credits:
Total Nursing Credits:
9
37
Each core nursing course must be completed and
successfully passed before progression into next core
nursing course.
3
Nursing Degree.
PSY 245-General education requirement for AAS
3
Nursing Degree.
Total Credits:
6
Total Program Credits:
72-73
Note: Prerequisite general education courses must be completed prior to acceptance into the nursing
program. All Corequisite general educational core courses must be satisfactorily completed prior to
starting NUR 221, Semester 3 of the Nursing Program. Nursing Corequisites must be taken as stated on
page 7.
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
NUR 121 – Nursing I
(8 Credit Hours)
The focus is on fundamental concepts of contemporary professional nursing, student’s development as caring competent nurse
within the legal/ethical and scientific frameworks of the profession, critical thinking, and communication skills. Using the transitions
“model,” students learn to provide nursing care for individuals undergoing situational transitions in well-defined practice settings.
Situational transitions include that of the individual to the nursing student role and the client’s admission to and movement within
the healthcare system. Concepts of nutrition, pathophysiology and pharmacology are integrated.
5 lecture; 9 lab
Prerequisites: BIO 201 Anatomy & Physiology I, BIO 202 Anatomy & Physiology II, BIO 205 Microbiology, ENG 101 English
Composition I, PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology, MAT 100 level Math, Admission to the AAS Degree Nursing Program.
General Corequisites: ENG 102 English Composition II, PSY 245 Lifespan Development
NUR 122 – Nursing II
(8 Credit Hours)
The focus is on nursing care to promote healthy transitions for individuals and families with chronic health conditions in well-defined
practice settings. Emphasis is on basic management concepts and continued development of critical thinking, clinical judgment, and
skills. Principles of pharmacology, culture, pathophysiology, and nutrition are integrated throughout the course.
4 lecture; 12 lab
Prerequisites: Successful completion (with a “C” or better) of NUR 121.
Corequisite: NUR 227
General Corequisites: ENG 102 English Composition II, PSY 245 Lifespan Development
NUR 227 – Pharmacology
(3 Credit Hours)
The focus is common drug classifications, actions, uses, and side effects of pharmacological agents. Accurate calculation of dosages,
administration techniques, legal/safety considerations and nursing implications of common medications will be emphasized.
3 lecture
Prerequisites: Successful completion (with a “C” or better) of NUR 121, current LPN or Paramedic licensure with intention of
enrollment in nursing courses beyond NUR 121 or permission of the instructor.
Corequisites: NUR 122
General Corequisites needed prior to NUR 221: ENG 102 English Composition II, PSY 245 Lifespan Development
NUR 123 – Transition to Practical Nurse
(3 Credit Hours)
The focus on scope of practice issues specific to the practical nurse, including care of individuals and families experiencing
developmental and acute health-illness transitions. Concepts of clinical judgment, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and nutrition are
integrated. Also, includes practical nurse level concepts of management and supervision.
2 lecture; 3 lab
Prerequisite: Successful completion (with a “C” or better) of NUR 121, NUR 122, NUR 227
NUR 221 – Nursing III
(8 Credit Hours)
The focus on nursing care to promote healthy transitions for individuals and families experiencing developmental milestones. Course
includes the transition of birth, childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood, childbearing and middle adulthood. The student’s
transition to nurse includes group theory and nursing therapeutics when assisting the client through acute health care issues. Topics
of nutrition and pharmacology are integrated. Concepts of critical thinking, organizational skills and psychosocial nursing are
included.
4 lecture; 12 lab
Prerequisites: Successful completion (with a “C” or better) of NUR 122, NUR 227
Corequisites: NUR 228
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NUR 228 – Pharmacology for Nursing Specialties:
Mental Health, Pediatrics, Obstetrical
(1 Credit Hours)
Focus is review of common drug classifications, actions, uses, and side effects of pharmacological agents in the specialties area of
Mental Health, Pediatrics, and Obstetric. Accurate calculation of dosages, administration techniques, legal/safety considerations and
nursing implications of common medications will be emphasized.
1 lecture
Prerequisites: Successful completion (with a “C” or better) of NUR 121, NUR 122, NUR 227, admission to LPN to RN or Paramedic to
RN Tracks.
Corequisites: NUR 221
NUR 222 – Nursing IV
(8 Credit Hours)
Focus is on the impact of acute health/illness transitions on individuals, families, and groups. Emphasis is on synthesis and application
of nursing therapeutics in the transition of students to their role in the profession of nursing with an introduction to organizational
transitions. Concepts of nutrition, pharmacology, pathophysiology and nursing therapeutics are integrated.
4 lecture; 12 lab
Prerequisites: Successful completion (with a “C” or better) of NUR 221, NUR 228
Corequisites: NUR 229
NUR 229 – Advanced Pharmacology for Nursing
(1 Credit Hours)
Focus is review of common drug classifications, indications, actions, and side effects of pharmacological agents commonly utilized in
the acute care setting. Accurate calculation of dosages using three factor dimensional analysis, significant laboratory tests, and
monitoring parameters will be emphasized.
1 lecture
Prerequisites: Successful completion (with a “C” or better) of NUR 221, NUR 228
Corequisites: NUR 222
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ESTIMATED STUDENT COSTS
Prior to Nursing I, there will be additional Health Requirement costs for Physical, titers, TB test, etc.
1st-Year Student
1st Semester
2nd Semester
Totals
1) Registration Fees:
Registration
• Technical Fee
• Activity Fee
Program Fee
Corequisites Fee
Semester Fee Totals
$ 592.00
$
48.00
$
16.00
$ 1,300.00
$ 222.00
$ 814.00
$
66.00
$
22.00
$ 1,300.00
$ 222.00
$ 2,178.00
$ 1,406.00
$ 114.00
$
38.00
$ 2,600.00
$ 444.00
$ 2,424.00
$ 4,602.00
2) Miscellaneous:
Background Checks
Books:
• Nursing
• Corequisites
Uniform, Watch, Shoes
Miscellaneous Totals
1st Year Totals
$
100.00
$
$ 1,152.00
$ 149.00
$ 400.00
$
$
293.00
119.00
$ 1,801.00
$ 3,979.00
2nd-Year Student
100.00
$ 1,445.00
$ 268.00
$ 400.00
$ 412.00
$ 2,836.00
3rd Semester
$ 2,213.00
$ 6,815.00
4th Semester
Totals
1) Registration Fees:
Registration
• Technical Fee
• Activity Fee
Program Fee
$ 666.00
$
54.00
$
18.00
$ 1,300.00
$ 666.00
$
54.00
$
18.00
$ 1,300.00
$ 1,332.00
$ 108.00
$
36.00
$ 2,600.00
Corequisites Fee
Semester Fee Totals
$ 2,038.00
$ 2,038.00
$ 4,076.00
2) Miscellaneous:
Books:
• Nursing
• Corequisites
Miscellaneous Totals
2nd Year Totals
$
384.00
$
$ 384.00
$ 2,422.00
247.00
$
$ 247.00
$ 2,285.00
631.00
$ 631.00
$ 4,707.00
Allied Health Programs at MCC are exempt from the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Tuition Rates. Out of state tuition is $296.00 per credit hour. The Nursing
Department recognizes that the MCC Governing Board reserves the right to change or withdraw, without notice, curriculum, policies, tuition or any other matters
contained in this information packet.
Clinical travel is likely the second year of the program. Students should plan on an additional $2,000 or more for semesters 3 and 4 to cover car fuel and food expenses.
Registration costs are based on 2011-12 tuition fees plus technology and activity fees as applicable.
Book, uniform, watch, shoes and clinical equipment costs are estimates and do not include involved sales tax.
“You may obtain more information regarding tuition and fees when registered for course.”
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ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING PROGRAM
Student Application Form
All qualified applicants are considered for admission, and students are treated without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, age, or marital status. Information related to these areas will be used for statistical analysis and not as
criteria for admission to the nursing program. All information will be kept confidential.
AREA OF INTEREST
Please Select from the Following Location(s) you wish to be considered for:
(Only admits in Fall)
Kingman Campus
Lake Havasu City Campus
Bullhead City Campus
North Mohave Campus
Please Specify the Semester and Year You wish to begin:
(or)
FALL
SPRING
(Year)
(Year)
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Date:
Social Security #:
/
/
MCC ID#:
Full Name:
(Last)
(First)
(Middle)
Mailing Address:
(Street)
(City)
Home Phone:
(State)
(
)
Cell Phone:
(Zip)
(
)
Email Address:
ACADEMIC HISTORY
List all colleges, universities and institutions attended, including high school.
High School:
Location:
Degree:
Dates:
College:
Location:
Degree:
Dates:
College:
Location:
Degree:
Dates:
Other:
Location:
Degree:
Dates:
Nursing Program PREREQUISITES: Please state if Completed or In Progress
100 level Biology or Biology Competency
Location:
Completed:
In Progress:
Chemistry 130
Location:
Completed:
In Progress:
BIO 201: Anatomy & Physiology I
Location:
Completed:
In Progress:
BIO 202: Anatomy & Physiology II
Location:
Completed:
In Progress:
BIO 205: Microbiology
Location:
Completed:
In Progress:
ENG 101: English Composition I
Location:
Completed:
In Progress:
PSY 101: Introduction to Psychology
Location:
Completed:
In Progress:
100 level Math
Location:
Completed:
In Progress:
WORK HISTORY
Last (5) years, beginning with most recent:
Occupation/Job Title
Employer
City/State
Start Date
End Date
1
2
3
4
5
Gender, Birth Date, Marital Status, and Ethnicity/Race
Responses to Gender, Birth Date, Marital Status, and Ethnicity/Race are voluntary and will be kept confidential. Failure to
furnish this information will not adversely affect the status of this application; it is for statistical purposes only.
Gender:
Male
Female
Birth Date:
/
Month
/
Day
Age:
Year
Marital Status:
Single
Maiden Name:
Married
Divorced
Widowed
Other Name(s) Used:
Number of Children:
Ethnicity/Race
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian or Pacific Islander
Hispanic
Black/Non-Hispanic
White/Non-Hispanic
Other/Unknown
Answer the Following Questions
1. Have you ever been addicted to habit-forming Drugs?
If YES, please Explain
YES
NO
2. Do you have any physical or mental limitations?
If YES, please Explain
YES
NO
3. Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
If YES, please Explain
YES
NO
Licensure is the sole responsibility of the Arizona State Board of Nursing. If you have been convicted of a felony, contact the
Arizona State Board of Nursing to verify eligibility to be licensed prior to submitting this application.
Disclaimer and Signature



I understand that if accepted into the Nursing Program, I will be required to travel for clinical experiences, and
that I will be responsible for my own transportation and meals.
I understand that if accepted, I will be required to meet the health requirements of the Nursing Program.
I hereby certify that the facts set forth in this Student Application are true and complete to the best of my
knowledge. I understand that if accepted into the nursing program, any falsified statements on this application
shall be considered cause for suspension or dismissal.
Signature:
Date:
Mail COMPLETED Application To:
Mohave Community College, Department Of Nursing; 1977 Acoma Blvd. West; Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
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TEST OF ESSENTIAL ACADEMIC SKILLS (TEAS)
MOHAVE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
WHAT IS THE TEAS TEST?
The Test of Essential Academic Skills evaluates nursing program applicants in four (4) foundational areas which are
essential to your academic success in the Nursing Program. The Nursing Program requires you to take the TEAS Test as an
entrance examination. Basically, the test has four parts that ask you to answer multiple-choice questions covering the
following:
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Reading: paragraph comprehension, passage comprehension, and inferences/conclusions.
(48 items, 58 minutes)
Math: Whole numbers, metric conversion, fractions, decimals, algebraic equations, percentages, and
ratio/proportion. (34 items, 51 minutes)
Science: science reasoning, science knowledge, biology, chemistry, anatomy, physiology, basic physical
principles, and general science. (54 items, 66 minutes)
English and Language Usage: punctuation, grammar, sentence structure, contextual words and spelling.
(34 items, 34 minutes)
Total of 170 multiple choice questions.
WHO ADMINISTERS THE TEAS TEST?
The Testing Centers at Mohave Community College administer the TEAS Test. The test is purchased from the
Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI). Your TEAS scores are stored by ATI and are available to you and to your
school via the Internet. You can also have TEAS results sent to other nursing schools at minimum cost through ATI.
HOW MUCH DOES THE TEAS TEST COST?
The cost of taking either test is $40.00 for students and $50.00 for non-students.
HOW CAN I BEST PREPARE FOR TAKING THE TEAS TEST?
A review of basic concepts and theories in mathematics, reading, science, English and language usage is
recommended. ATI has two products, the TEAS Study Manual and a TEAS Online Practice Assessment, available to
guide your review and provide feedback on your study progress. These products can be purchased online at the ATI
website which is www.atitesting.com.
CAN I USE A CALCULATOR ON THE TEAS TEST?
Calculators are NOT allowed during the TEAS TEST.
WHAT DO I BRING TO THE TESTING CENTER?
Photo bearing identification such as a; passport, driver’s license, student identification card.
WHAT CANNOT BE BROUGHT TO THE TESTING CENTER?
Cell phones, textbooks, backpacks, calculators. Scratch paper and pencils will be provided.
CAN YOU ACCOMMODATE STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES?
Students with documented disabilities requiring accommodations should contact the Disability Services Office at the
local campus to make arrangements to take their test. Students requiring extra time will not be able to take the
computer based test because the program is self-timing and cannot be adjusted. These students will be given a paper
and pencil test instead. This test cannot be scored locally, but must be sent back to ATI for scoring, requiring at least
a one (1) to two (2) week turnaround. Please take this into consideration when scheduling and allow sufficient time
prior to nursing program application due dates.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO GET MY TEAS TEST SCORES?
If you have taken the computer administered TEAS Test, your scores are available immediately after the examination.
If you have taken the pencil/paper version of the test, your examination will be scored within 24 hours of receipt by
ATI. Note that the 24-hour window is NOT 24 hours from the time you tested, but within 24 hours of ATI’s receipt of
testing materials from Mohave Community College.
HOW DO I KNOW IF I PASSED THE TEAS TEST?
The applicant’s adjusted individual total score must be at or above 70% to be considered for admission.
CAN I RETEST TO GET A HIGHER SCORE?
Tests may be retaken after a minimum of 30 days and up to 3 times a year period.
HOW TO REGISTER YOURSELF AS A TEST CANDIDATE FOR THE TEAS.
If you are not a current user on www.atitesting.com, you need to set up a new account. This will allow you access to
the testing and to complete a purchase on ATI’s online store. Please follow the steps below to setup a new account:
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Go to www.atitesting.com. Just under the Username and Password fill-in boxes, there is a small link that
states, “New to ATI? Create an account.” Click on that link to register yourself with ATI.
Next, a web form will appear. Fill in all of the blue fields. Blue fields are required information necessary to
create a new account.
You will receive an email from ATI confirming your user login and password.
You will need to bring your user name and password with you when you go to the testing center to take the
TEAS.
TO SCHEDULE THE TEAS TEST, CONTACT THE TESTING COORDINATOR
AT YOUR LOCAL CAMPUS PROVIDED BELOW:
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Priscilla Sarabia: psarabia@mohave.edu, Bullhead City Campus, 928-758-3926
Brenda Hucker: bhucker@mohave.edu, Neal Campus Kingman Campus, 928-757-4331
Kevin Smith: ksmith@mohave.edu, Lake Havasu City Campus, 928-302-5321
Maryl Vineyard: mvineyard@mohave.edu , North Mohave Campus, 928-875-2216
MCC Toll Free: 866-664-2832
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ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING PROGRAM
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE FORM
To Be Completed by Applicant (please print)
Complete the following section and give this form as soon as possible to someone who has observed you in a professional
setting for a reasonable period of time. This should be an employer or community leader for whom you have worked or
volunteered, or an instructor who has had the opportunity to view your accomplishments in a classroom setting.
Name:
Date:
Address:
(Street or P.O. Box)
(City)
(State)
(Zip)
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 permits a matriculated student to have access to his/her file unless a waiver of that right has been
signed. If you wish to waive your right to access your file, sign your name in the space provided. The waiver is NOT required as a condition of admission.
I hereby waive my right of access to this letter of recommendation.
Applicant’s Signature:
Date:
To be Completed by Evaluator
This student is applying for admission to Mohave Community College RN Nursing Program. Evaluations are invaluable to
the decision making process. Please include any information that you feel is pertinent, and remember that the sooner you
return this form to MCC, the sooner we can give this student our admission decision. Thank you.
Please rate the applicant in each of the following areas:
Excellent
Good
Average
Poor
Do Not
Know
Ability to work with others
Conceptual ability
Dependability
Leadership ability
Integrity / Honesty
Initiative / Motivation
Maturity
Empathy / Caring
Judgment
Overall Potential for Nursing Program
*Any additional comments you feel might be of value to the Nursing Department, please state them on the back.
Name:
Agency Represented:
Title:
Address:
(Street or P.O. Box)
(City)
Signature:
(State)
(Zip)
Date:
PLEASE RETURN TO
Department Of Nursing
Mohave Community College
1977 Acoma Blvd. West
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
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ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING PROGRAM
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE FORM
To Be Completed by Applicant (please print)
Complete the following section and give this form as soon as possible to someone who has observed you in a professional
setting for a reasonable period of time. This should be an employer or community leader for whom you have worked or
volunteered, or an instructor who has had the opportunity to view your accomplishments in a classroom setting.
Name:
Date:
Address:
(Street or P.O. Box)
(City)
(State)
(Zip)
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 permits a matriculated student to have access to his/her file unless a waiver of that right has been
signed. If you wish to waive your right to access your file, sign your name in the space provided. The waiver is NOT required as a condition of admission.
I hereby waive my right of access to this letter of recommendation.
Applicant’s Signature:
Date:
To be Completed by Evaluator
This student is applying for admission to Mohave Community College RN Nursing Program. Evaluations are invaluable to
the decision making process. Please include any information that you feel is pertinent, and remember that the sooner you
return this form to MCC, the sooner we can give this student our admission decision. Thank you.
Please rate the applicant in each of the following areas:
Excellent
Good
Average
Poor
Do Not
Know
Ability to work with others
Conceptual ability
Dependability
Leadership ability
Integrity / Honesty
Initiative / Motivation
Maturity
Empathy / Caring
Judgment
Overall Potential for Nursing Program
*Any additional comments you feel might be of value to the Nursing Department, please state them on the back.
Name:
Agency Represented:
Title:
Address:
(Street or P.O. Box)
(City)
Signature:
(State)
(Zip)
Date:
PLEASE RETURN TO
Department Of Nursing
Mohave Community College
1977 Acoma Blvd. West
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
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ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING PROGRAM
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE FORM
To Be Completed by Applicant (please print)
Complete the following section and give this form as soon as possible to someone who has observed you in a professional
setting for a reasonable period of time. This should be an employer or community leader for whom you have worked or
volunteered, or an instructor who has had the opportunity to view your accomplishments in a classroom setting.
Name:
Date:
Address:
(Street or P.O. Box)
(City)
(State)
(Zip)
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 permits a matriculated student to have access to his/her file unless a waiver of that right has been
signed. If you wish to waive your right to access your file, sign your name in the space provided. The waiver is NOT required as a condition of admission.
I hereby waive my right of access to this letter of recommendation.
Applicant’s Signature:
Date:
To be Completed by Evaluator
This student is applying for admission to Mohave Community College RN Nursing Program. Evaluations are invaluable to
the decision making process. Please include any information that you feel is pertinent, and remember that the sooner you
return this form to MCC, the sooner we can give this student our admission decision. Thank you.
Please rate the applicant in each of the following areas:
Excellent
Good
Average
Poor
Do Not
Know
Ability to work with others
Conceptual ability
Dependability
Leadership ability
Integrity / Honesty
Initiative / Motivation
Maturity
Empathy / Caring
Judgment
Overall Potential for Nursing Program
*Any additional comments you feel might be of value to the Nursing Department, please state them on the back.
Name:
Agency Represented:
Title:
Address:
(Street or P.O. Box)
(City)
Signature:
(State)
(Zip)
Date:
PLEASE RETURN TO
Department Of Nursing
Mohave Community College
1977 Acoma Blvd. West
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
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TRANSCRIPT REQUEST
Institution Name
Mailing Address
City
State
Zip
Please send one (1) OFFICIAL COPY of my transcript to:
Department Of Nursing
Mohave Community College
1977 Acoma Blvd. West
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
____I do not know the Transcript fee, please bill me.
____I am enclosing the transcript fee of $_____ for (number) _____ transcripts.
“DO NOT SEND FOR MCC TRANSCRIPTS”
PLEASE PRINT
Student Name
Social Security Number
Mailing Address
City
State
Zip
Maiden or Previous Name(s)
Address While attending your institution
If there is a charge against my account, I hereby agree to clear all indebtedness before this record will be released.
Student Signature
“STUDENT is responsible for mailing this form”
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Essential Skills & Functional Abilities for Nursing
Mohave Community College
Individuals who apply for admission to the Mohave Community College Nursing Program must be able
to perform essential skills. Any applicant who has met the necessary prerequisites and who can perform
the essential functions will be considered for admission. If a student believes that he or she cannot
meet one or more of the standards without accommodations, the nursing program must determine, on
an individual basis, whether a reasonable accommodation can be made.
Functional Ability
Standard
EXAMPLES of required activities
Motor Abilities
Physical abilities and mobility sufficient
to execute gross motor skills, physical
endurance, and strength, to provide
patient care.
Manual Dexterity
Demonstrate fine motor skills sufficient
for providing safe nursing care.
Perceptual/Sensory Ability
Sensory/perceptual ability to monitor
and assess clients.
Behavioral/Interpersonal/Emotional
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Mobility sufficient to carry out patient
care procedures such as assisting with
ambulation of clients, administering
CPR, assisting with turning and lifting
patients, providing care in confined
spaces such as treatment room or
operating suite etc.
Motor skills sufficient to handle small
equipment such as insulin syringe and
administer medications by all routes,
perform tracheotomy suctioning, insert
urinary catheter, etc.
 Sensory abilities sufficient to hear
alarms, auscultatory sounds, cries
for help, etc.
 Visual acuity to read calibrations on
1cc syringe, assess color (cyanosis,
pallor, etc).
 Tactile ability to feel pulses,
temperature, palpate veins, etc.
 Olfactory ability to detect smoke or
noxious odor, etc.
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Establish rapport with
patients/clients and colleagues.
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Work with teams and
workgroups.
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Emotional skills sufficient to
remain calm in an emergency
situation.
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Behavioral skills sufficient to
demonstrate the exercise of good
judgment and prompt completion
of all responsibilities attendant to
the diagnosis and care of clients.
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Adapt rapidly to environmental
changes and multiple task
demands.
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Maintain behavioral decorum in
stressful situations.
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Communication
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Ability to relate to colleagues, staff
and patients with honesty,
integrity, and nondiscrimination.
Capacity for development of
mature, sensitive and effective
therapeutic relationships.
Interpersonal abilities sufficient for
interaction with individuals,
families and groups from various
social, emotional, cultural and
intellectual backgrounds.
Ability to work constructively in
stressful and changing
environments with the ability to
modify behavior in response to
constructive criticism.
Capacity to demonstrate ethical
behavior, including adherence to
the professional nursing and
student honor codes.
Ability to communicate in English
with accuracy, clarity and
efficiency with patients, their
families and other members of the
healthcare team (including spoken
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Gives verbal directions to or
follows verbal directions from
other members of the healthcare
team and participates in
healthcare team discussions of
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and nonverbal communication,
such as interpretation of facial
expressions, affect and body
language.)
Required communication abilities,
including speech, hearing, reading,
writing, language skills and
computer literacy.
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Cognitive/Conceptual/Quantitative
Abilities
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Ability to read and understand
written documents in English and
solve problems involving
measurement, calculation,
reasoning, analysis and synthesis.
Ability to gather data, to develop a
plan of action, establish priorities
and monitor and evaluate
treatment plans and modalities.
Ability to comprehend threedimensional and spatial
relationships.
Ability to react effectively in an
emergency situation.
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Safe environment for patients, families,
and co-workers
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Ability to accurately identify
patients.
Ability to effectively communicate
with other caregivers.
Ability to administer medications
safely and accurately.
Ability to operate equipment
safely in the clinical area.
Ability to recognize and minimize
hazards that could increase
healthcare associated infections.
Ability to recognize and minimize
accident hazards in the clinical
setting including hazards that
contribute to patient, family, and
co-worker falls.
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patient care.
Elicits and records information
about health history, current
health state and responses to
treatment from patients or family
members.
Conveys information to clients
and others as necessary to teach,
direct and counsel individuals in
an accurate, effective and timely
manner.
Establishes and maintain effective
working relations with patients
and co-workers.
Recognizes and reports critical
patient information to other
caregivers.
Calculates appropriate medication
dosage given specific patient
parameters.
Analyzes and synthesize data and
development an appropriate plan
of care.
Collects data, prioritize needs and
anticipate reactions.
Comprehend spatial relationships
adequate to properly administer
injections, start intravenous lines
or assess wounds of varying
depths.
Recognizes an emergency
situation and responds effectively
to safeguard the patient and
other caregivers.
Transfers knowledge from one
situation to another.
Accurately processes information
on medication container,
physicians’ orders, and monitor
and equipment calibrations,
printed documents, flow sheets,
graphic sheets, medication
administration records, other
medical records and policy and
procedure manuals.
Prioritizes tasks to ensure patient
safety and standard of care.
Maintains adequate
concentration and attention in
patient care settings.
Seeks assistance when clinical
situation requires a higher level or
expertise/experience.
Responds to monitor alarms,
emergency signals, call bells from
patients, and orders in a rapid and
effective manner.
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Punctuality/work habits
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Computer and Internet use
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Ability to adhere to MCC Nursing
Department policies, procedures
and requirements as described in
the Student Nurse Handbook,
college catalog and student
handbook as well as the course
syllabus.
Ability to complete classroom and
clinical assignments and submit
assignments at the required time.
Ability to adhere to classroom and
clinical schedules
Ability to use a computer,
including common software
applications.
Ability to access the community
college’s intranet programs.
Ability to access and use the
Internet.
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Attends class and clinical
assignments punctually.
Reads, understands, and adheres
to all policies related to classroom
and clinical experiences.
Contact instructor in advance of
any absence or late arrival.
Understand and complete
classroom and clinical
assignments by due date and
time.
Proficient in using word
processing software to prepare
assignments.
Use computer to access Mohave
Community College’s student
email system, ANGEL and other
software programs as assigned by
instructors.
Use computer to access websites
on the Internet/world wide web
to obtain references, take tests,
access learning materials and
other assigned uses.
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