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When does a new nursing class start and how many students do you admit?
A new class of generic students starts each Fall and a new class of LVN-RN Bridge students starts each Summer. Students entering in the Fall have five semesters of RNSG courses. LVN-RN Bridge students have only two semesters of RNSG courses after successful completion of the summer Bridge transition courses. Bridge students must be LVN's (LPNs) before starting the Bridge transition courses.
Usual admission numbers- Generic = 35 Students
LVN-RN Bridge = 10 - 20 Students
What are the requirements for LBN-RN Bridge Entry?
Students entering in the Summer must be have licensure as LVN's and must have work experience as LVN's- as well as completion of nine pre-requisite courses. After successful completion of the LVN-RN Bridge Summer sessions, students join a generic group to complete the last two semesters of the Program- Fall & Spring. NOTE: Many students have stated that completing the LVN Program first was the best option. "Better prepared to complete the ADN Program". "I knew what to expect". "I used to money that I made as a LVN to pay for the other program."
How do I obtain an application to the program? When can I apply?
Applications are available at Information Sessions, which are conducted at various times starting in November and continuing through January. As a prospective student you must meet certain requirements before you are eligible to apply to the program. REQUIREMENTS for APPLICATION-
Current enrollment at Navarro College or approval for enrollment
Achievement of minimum reading, writing, and mathematical skills proficiency for college level course work by completion of Texas Success Initiative testing or by meeting one of the State approved exceptions. Please contact the Counseling Center or Registrar's Office for the list of approved exceptions.
What are the pre-requisite courses?
Generic- BIOL 2401; BIOL 2402; & BIOL 2420
Bridge- BIOL 2401; BIOL 2402L BIOL 2420; PSYC 2301; PSYC 2314; MATH 1314; SPCH 1311 or SPCH 1315; ENGL 1301; & ORIN 1100.
Do I have to complete the pre-requisite courses before I apply?
No. However, the pre-requisite courses must be completed before starting the RNSG courses. In addition to completing the pre-requisite courses, most prospective students complete all the general education courses on the degree plan prior to entering the Program.
When will I be notified of my acceptance status?
The earliest notification letters are mailed on or before February 1st to applicants who meet Priority I notification status. All other notification letters are mailed before the end of May.
How do I qualify for priority I early notification status?
To be considered for early notification, an applicant must have at least completed College Algebra ((MATH 1314) and rank in the top of the applicant pool at that time. Admission slots are offered to up to 50% of the class for Priority I Status- based on ranking points. You do not have to reapply if you are not selected in the Priority I Early Notification Group. Your application remains active until the end of the admission year.
I have courses from another college. Which ones will be accepted?
The first step is to submit all transcripts to the Registrar's Office for evaluation of transfer courses.
I completed A&P Biology 2401 with a final grad of a "C" eight years ago. Will I be required to take the course again because it was more than 5 years ago when I completed the course?
No. There is no age limit.
How can I improve my chances for admission?
Complete as many of the biology and other general education degree plan courses as possible and make As & Bs. Bonus or extra points are given for completion of College Algebra (MATH 1314) and for high GPA's in the biology pre-requisite courses. CLEP courses are also accepted.
How are admission ranking points calculated? What are bonus points?
Admission ranking points are calculated from the following areas: (1) Academic Achievement- grade points earned from prerequisite and general education courses on the degree plan; (2) Documentation of Health Care Certification, such as Nurse Aide Certification or Documentation of Completion of Bachelor's Degree or higher; & (3) County of Residency. Applicants are ranked for program admission in descending numerical order, starting with the top ranking score from the applicant pool and continuing in rank order from highest to lowest. Bonus points are awarded for the following: (1) Completion of BIOL 2401, 2402, & 2420 with a GPA of 3.5 or higher; (2) Completion of BIOL 2401, 2402, & 2420 with a GPA of 3.0 or higher; & (3) Completion of College Algebra (MATH 1314) or a higher level math course with a final course grade of "C" or higher. NOTE: SCIT courses are not considered for bonus points.
Do you accept SCIT Biology courses?
Yes. However, SCIT courses do not count toward bonus points.
When can I take the General Education courses?
Prospective students are encouraged to take as many of the general education "non-RNSG" courses prior to entering the actual nursing programs courses (RNSG). All non-nursing courses must be completed with a final grade of "C" or higher to receive points.
How much time should I plan to spend on studying?
The nursing programs are very fast paced and filled with lots of requirements. You should plan a minimum of 16 hours a week for reading and preparing for classes. Although no week is typical or routine, the usual week consists of two days of clinical; two days of classroom and/or campus lab. Students are usually in class/clinical at least 24 hours per week.
Will I be able to continue my full-time job while I am in the program?
Nursing students tell faculty that going to nursing school is a full-time job. Scheduled classroom presentations, campus lab practice, and clinical assignments are a part of the program. Learning activities take time, energy, and commitment. To be successful, students must make decisions regarding work very carefully. Most nursing students seek financial aid in the form of grants, scholarships, and loans.
Do you required students to pass an "exit" pre-licensure exam?
Yes. Program completion requirements include making a satisfactory score on a pre-licensure exit exam.
What is a declaratory order of eligibility?
Prospective nursing students who answer "yes" to any one of the questions by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas regarding eligibility for licensure may not be eligible to apply for licensure as a Registered Nurse. The BNE offers individuals the opportunity to petition for a Declaratory Order. After review of information, the BNE issues an outcomes letter to the prospective nursing student in the form of a Declaratory Order of Eligibility. To be eligible to potentially start the Navarro College Associate Degree Nursing Program, prospective students who have a positive criminal background check must have completed the Declaratory Process- which may take three (3) to six (6) months. The BNE recommends that individuals seek a decision from the BNE prior to investing time, energy, and money in a nursing program.
Part of the eligibility determination is based on an individual's personal background, professional character, and behavioral history in matters which involve honest, accountability, trustworthiness, reliability, and integrity. Certain circumstances may delay or prevent a potential candidate from being eligible to take the NCLEX-RN Exam for licensure as a Registered Nurse.
What are the eligibility questions from the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas?
From BNE Web Site- "Eligibility Issues"
Have you been convicted, adjudged guilty by a court, plead guilty, no contest nolo contendere to any crime in any state, territory or country, whether or not a sentence was imposed, including any pending criminal charges or unresolved arrest (excluding minor traffic violations)? This includes expunged offenses and deferred adjudications with or without prejudice of guilt. DUI's, DWI's, Pis must be reported. One time minor in possession or minor in consumption do not need to be disclosed, therefore, you may answer "No". If you have two or more MIPs or MICs, you must answer "Yes".
Do you have any criminal charges pending, including unresolved arrests?
Has any licensing authority refused to issue you a license or ever revoked, annulled, cancelled, accepted surrender or, suspended, placed on probation, refused to renew a license, certificate or multi-state privilege held by you now or previously, or ever fined, censured, reprimanded or otherwise disciplined you?
Within the past five (5) years have you been addicted to and/or treated for the use of alcohol or any other drug?
Within the past five (5) years have you been diagnosed with, treated, or hospitalized for schizophrenia and/or psychotic bipolar disorder, paranoid personality disorder, antisocial personality disorder, or borderline personality disorder?
Note: In the interest of client safety, clinical facilities may choose to not permit an individual who has a criminal conviction, a history of alcohol/drug use, and/or other eligibility issues to have clinical experiences at the facility. In such cases, the individual would not be able to meet course requirements and would have to withdraw from the nursing program.
What if I decide that nursing is not for me at this time, yet I still want to go into health care, what else is available at Navarro College?
The Health Professions Division has Occupational Therapy Assistant, Medical Laboratory Technician; & ParaMedic Education programs. These programs have many of the same general education courses as the Associate Degree Nursing Program. Certificate programs are also available. Call 903-875-7581 for more information.