Nursing Program Requirements
In addition to the College’s general admission requirements, applicants to the
Nursing Program must meet the following criteria:
1. Be 18 years of age or older.
2. Have a high school diploma or GED, and have submitted official transcripts.
3. Be enrolled as a student at JTCC.
4. Have completed all required placement testing (see Counseling at www.jtcc.edu/counseling)
5. Have submitted all official transcripts from each school or college attended.
6. Be curriculum placed by the Counseling Center (www.jtcc.edu/counseling).
7. Complete all required developmental English, mathematics and science courses prior to application.
8. Have completed or be currently enrolled in all 1st semester courses:
ENG 111
BIO 141 (must be taken within 10 years of application)
MTH 158 (must be taken within 10 years of application)
PSY 230
SDV 100
A student receiving a grade of “D” or “F” in any of the 1st semester courses will be ineligible for admission
to the Nursing Program.
9. Have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 and a minimum curricular GPA of 2.5. When calculating the curricular
GPA, all attempts at a course within 5 years will be considered. For example, if ENG 111 was taken and
a grade of “D” received, then retaken and a grade of “B” is received, both grades are included in the
computation of the curricular GPA. If the “D” had been earned more than 5 years prior to the time of
application, the “D” would not be factored into the curricular GPA calculation.
10. Complete the TEAS pre-admission test within three years of application. Applicants must achieve at least a
minimum score in the 45th national composite percentile and achieve at least a minimum score in the 45th
national composite percentile for all content areas of the test. Students may take the TEAS test three times
in the JTCC testing center and a limit of 3 overall attempts for each version will be imposed. The 3 time
limit will increase to 4 for fall 2015 applicants only to allow students an additional opportunity to meet the
new benchmarks.
For more information, visit www.jtcc.edu/nursing, and click on Prospective Students, then TEAS
Frequently Asked Questions. Only students enrolled in classes at JTCC may register for the TEAS
administered at JTCC. Please be prepared to show proof of enrollment (i.e., unofficial transcript,
counseling program form, or JTCC ID card) when you come to the testing center.
a. Students are responsible for keeping copies of their test results. The Nursing Program does not
keep test scores on file.
b. Students having difficulty with this test should consult with counseling to consider taking English
208 and developmental mathematics modules. It is also encouraged that students meet with a
nursing advisor if they have taken the test twice and not successfully scored the minimum
required.
You are strongly urged to study for this test. Admission to the Nursing Program is competitive
and selective and only a limited number of students will be accepted. Fully-qualified
students will be ranked according to TEAS scores. 1st semester grades will also be
considered.
11. May take CLEP examinations at JTCC for a grade of pass. CLEP courses may only be taken at JTCC
(www.jtcc.edu under Current Students > Testing Services). When calculating the curricular GPA,
CLEP courses count as pass and are not given any grade points. On the application, under “date” put
CLEP and date only. If you have failed a course, the CLEP course will not average to a passing grade
.
Other Important Eligibility Information
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First preference for admission is for students in the JTCC service area as defined in VCCS
policy: Section 6.0.5 Admission Priorities. Students within the JTCC service region or
within surrounding areas in which clinical contracts are current, have first priority.
The John Tyler Service Area includes:
Amelia County
City of Hopewell
Charles City County
Chesterfield County
City of Colonial Heights
Dinwiddie County
City of Petersburg
Prince George County
Surry County
Sussex County
Currently, Richmond, Hanover, Henrico, and Powhatan residents are considered the same as our
service area students, as we have clinical contracts in these localities.
Remaining spaces will be filled with students outside of our service area, then students with a
temporary visa, as needed to complete an admission cohort. Students must possess a social
security number to be eligible to practice in our clinical agencies. Please speak to your nursing
adviser if you have questions about your eligibility.
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Students must meet the following functional ability requirements: NOTE: if you have a qualified need
for accommodation, see the disabilities support services counselors on either campus prior to your
application.
Gross Motor Skills
Move within confined spaces
Sit and maintain balance
Stand and maintain balance
Reach above shoulders (e.g., IV poles)
Reach below waist (e.g., plug electrical appliance into wall outlets)
Fine Motor Skills
Pick up objects with hands
Grasp small objects with hands (e.g., IV tubing, pencil)
Write with pen or pencil
Key/type (e.g., use a computer)
Pinch/pick or otherwise work with fingers (e.g., manipulate a syringe)
Twist (e.g., turn objects/knobs using hands)
Squeeze with finger (e.g., eye dropper)
Physical Endurance
Stand (e.g., at client side during surgical or therapeutic procedure)
Sustain repetitive movements (e.g., CPR)
Maintain physical tolerance (e.g., work entire shift)
Physical strength
Push and pull 25 pounds (e.g., position clients)
Support 25 pounds of weight (e.g., ambulate client)
Lift 25 pounds (e.g., pick up a child, transfer client)
Move light objects weighing up to 10 pounds (e.g., IV poles)
Move heavy objects weighing from 11 to 50 pounds
Defend self against combative client
Carry equipment/supplies
Use upper body strength (e.g., perform CPR, physically restrain a client)
Squeeze with hands (e.g., operate fire extinguisher)
Mobility
Twist, bend
Stand
Stoop/squat
Move quickly (e.g., response to an emergency)
Climb (e.g., ladders/stools/stairs)
Walk
Hearing
Hear normal speaking level sounds (e.g., person-to-person report)
Hear faint voices
Hear faint body sounds (e.g., blood pressure sounds, assess placement of tubes)
Hear in situations when not able to see lips (e.g., when masks are used)
Hear auditory alarms (e.g., monitors, fire alarms, call bells)
Visual
See objects up to 20 inches away (e.g. information on a computer screen, skin
conditions)
See objects up to 20 feet away (e.g. client in a room)
See objects more than 20 feet away (e.g., client at end of hall)
Use depth perception
Use peripheral vision
Distinguish color (e.g., color codes on supplies, charts, bed)
Distinguish color intensity (e.g., flushed skin, skin paleness)
Reading
Read and understand written documents in English (e.g., policies, protocols)
Smell
Detect odors from client (e.g., foul smelling drainage, alcohol breath)
Detect smoke
Detect gases or noxious smells
Arithmetic Competence
Read and understand columns of writing (e.g., flow sheet, charts)
Read digital displays
Read graphic printouts (e.g., EKG)
Calibrate equipment
Convert numbers to and/or from the Metric System
Read graphs (e.g., vital sign sheets)
Tell time
Measure time (e.g., count duration of contractions, etc.)
Count rates (e.g., drips/minute, pulse)
Use measuring tools (e.g., thermometer)
Read measurement marks (e.g., measurement tapes, scales, etc.)
Add, subtract, multiply, and/or divide whole numbers
Compute fractions (e.g., medication dosages)
Use a calculator
Write numbers in records
Emotional Stability
Establish therapeutic boundaries
Provide client with emotional support
Adapt to changing environment/stress
Deal with the unexpected (e.g., client going bad, crisis)
Focus attention on task, including in distracting/chaotic environment
Monitor own emotions
Perform multiple responsibilities concurrently
Handle strong emotions (e.g., grief)
Analytical Thinking
Transfer knowledge from one situation to another
Process information
Evaluate outcomes
Problem solve
Prioritize tasks
Use long-term memory
Use short-term memory
Critical Thinking
Identify cause-effect relationships
Plan/control activities for others
Synthesize knowledge and skills
Sequence information
Interpersonal Skills
Negotiate interpersonal conflict
Respect differences in clients
Establish rapport with clients
Establish rapport with coworkers
Communication skills
Teach (e.g., client/family about health care)
Explain procedures
Give oral reports in English (e.g., report on client’s condition to others)
Interact with others (e.g., health care workers)
Speak on the telephone
Influence people
Direct the activities of others in English
Convey information through writing in English (e.g., progress notes)
Transferring from another Nursing Program
The John Tyler Community College Nursing Program is not accepting transfer nursing students into the
program at this time.
Nondiscrimination Policy
John Tyler Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender,
sexual orientation or disability in its programs or activities. Inquiries related to the College’s
nondiscrimination policy should be directed to the dean of student services.