Nursing Informational Meetings

Prospective Student

1.  Apply to NCCC.  This needs to be completed prior to applying to Mary Grimes School of Nursing as you will received a student ID.

2.  Provide official copies of transcripts from colleges and high school / GED to Mary Grimes School of Nursing. 

3.  Provide assessment scores (ACT, SAT, or Compass Test) to NCCC.  A compass test may be completed without an appointment at the CAVE in Chanute or by contacting Karen McAdoo in Ottawa.  If a compass test has previously been completed, contact Susan Haddan as there will be a $ 10.00 charge.  Complete this step as soon as possible as the results may indicate that a developmental class is required.  In that case, you will want to complete it during your first semester.

4.  It is highly recommended that students take one or more of the following courses prior to taking the nursing entrance exam (TEAS).  If English is not your native language, consider a reading comprehension course.

5.  Prepare for the Nursing Entrance Exam (TEAS).

6.   Admission to the nursing program is based on scores on the nursing entrance exam (TEAS), completion and GPA of the general education requirements listed herein, provision of ALL transcripts, and interview score.

7.  06/16/09 - New Information from Mary Grimes School of Nursing:

Pre-Nursing Courses

Steps to Progress as a Nursing Student
 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Nursing Entrance Exam - TEAS Test Q & A - TEAS Test Testing Schedule (Dates in Chanute currently available.)

Preparation:

Be prepared for the exam. 

A study guide is available in the NCCC bookstore for review for those who wish to purchase one.  Ask for the “Test of Essential Academic Skills Pre-Test Study Manual.”  The cost is approximately $50. You may purchase the study guide online at www.atitesting.com go to the store and then to TEAS products. (We only test on Reading and Math.)

Review the Unofficial Online Course for the TEAS®* Exam Review  http://www.testprepreview.com/teas_practice.htm

Review Library Materials:  http://www.neosho.edu/library/index.asp

The exam can be taken only one time per application year for the purpose of obtaining a passing score, THE INITIAL EXAM WILL BE USED FOR PLACEMENT AND SCHOLARSHIP PURPOSES, IF ADMITTANCE REQUIREMENTS ARE MET.

Applicants currently serving at a Military base may complete the TEAS test with a proctor at the testing site on base (including international).  At this time, ATI does not provide any other testing options overseas.

Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree Requirement per Degree Check: 

Computer Literacy Proficiency- Students may complete this requirement during any semester in the Nursing Program.  Course Offerings and Test-Out Option.

Note:  A test-out option is available which forgives the requirement but does NOT replace the needed credit hour.  Once a student has been accepted into the Nursing Program, arrangements can be made for the test-out option.

Student's Responsibility

National Council of State Boards of Nursing NCLEX Examination Department

Neosho County Community College 2008 - 2010 College Catalog (Excerpt from General Information) 

• Students are responsible for meeting, in full, the requirements for graduation as set forth in this catalog.  Advisors assist in the planning for a degree program for each student; however, the final responsibility for meeting the requirements for graduation rests with the student.

• Students are responsible for satisfying all financial obligations to NCCC.  Students who are not current with financial obligations may be dropped from classes at any time during the semester.  Additionally, the College reserves the right to withhold copies of educational records and/or refuse registration of students who owe money to the institution or who have failed to meet all institutional requirements.

Student Transcript Holds and Administrative Withdrawal can impact enrollment and continued class attendance.

Financial Aid Suspension and Appeals

Immunizations:  Prepare a portfolio of immunizations you have completed at this point in time.  Those listed in the documentation below will not be required until after acceptance into the nursing program.  Use this information as a resource. 

Immunization Requirements

Physical.Immunizations.CPR

Nursing Immunizations Example Table

Portfolio of Immunizations Table

 

You may request your records from:

Kansas Immunization Program
1000 SW Jackson, Suite 210
Topeka, Kansas 66612-1274
(785) 296-5591, FAX (785) 296-6510

http://www.kdheks.gov/open_records.html 

Immunization Providers:  Students may utilize services of the provider of their choice.  Two possible options are listed below:

Panacea Care is conveniently located on the Chanute Campus in the Student Union next to the bookstore.

Hours:  8:00 am - 9:00 am on Wednesday and Thursdays

Students are advised to contact the main location, indicate that they are a nursing student, provide insurance information and then make arrangements to be seen either at the clinic or at the main location.

321 W Main St.

Chanute, KS 66720-1800

(620) 431-2273 

www.panaceacare.com

 

Neosho County Health Department

102 S. Lincoln Avenue

Chanute, KS 66720

(620) 431-5770

www.neoshocountyks.org

Students that are self-pay, on Medicaid, Unicare, or Children's Mercy H.P., may contact the health department to schedule services.

 

CPR classes must be American Heart Association (Healthcare Provider),

therefore, you must take a live class.  An online course is not acceptable.

This must not expire during the semester.

 

Consider enrollment at NCCC in ALHE 141 Basic Life Support for the Professional Rescuer.

CPR Provider - ACH

CPR Provider - CPR Lady

CPR Provider - FRH

CPR Provider - NMRMC

CPR Provider - Robinson

 

Insurance Providers

• Students are encouraged to maintain a portfolio of records including immunizations to meet their personal, academic and employment needs.

Admission Requirements

	International Students must contact Ann Neff aneff@neosho.edu 620-431-2820 x 240 as a first step as International Students must complete additional admission process steps.  Ann Neff will make a determination regarding the student's admission and notify the nursing office.
	Complete a Certified Nurse Aide (C.N.A.) course.  C.N.A. at NCCC is an Allied Health Care Course ALHE 102.  You may contact Tracy Rhine trhine@neosho.edu or call 620-431-2820 x 262 for more information.
	Complete an application to NCCC www.neosho.edu.
	Completed admission to the college and application the nursing program.
	Application fee of $30 (includes cost of entrance exam).
	Official transcripts of ALL high school (GED) and post-secondary education. Applicant must be a graduate of an accredited high school or have successfully completed the General Education Development Test (GED).
	Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
	Completion of the nursing entrance exam given by the nursing department. The scores of the exam will be used in part to determine admission placement and eligibility for nursing scholarships. This entrance exam may be taken one time only per application year.
	Personal interview with the nursing director, assistant nursing director or campus coordinator.
	Application deadline to the nursing program is December 15th for the Chanute campus, April 30th for the Ottawa campus, and March 1st for the Bridge Course. Application packets are available on each campus through the nursing departments. Admission to the college does not guarantee admission to the nursing program.

	Applications are accepted from students who have enrolled previously in other nursing education programs.
	Any person seeking admission to the nursing program with advanced standing should contact the nursing program at least four months prior to the planned date of enrollment.
	Admission requirements for transfer students are the same as for all applicants to the nursing program. All credentials presented in support of an applicant's request to receive advanced standing will be individually evaluated.
	A letter of recommendation from the director of the former nursing program is required.
	The application of the student desiring transfer credit is reviewed by the NCCC Nursing Administration.
	The nursing courses challenged for transfer credit must be similar to NCCC's required courses, including course objectives, description, content of theory and practice, and theory and clinical hours.
	The applicant's academic grades in courses required in the NCCC nursing curriculum must be a "C" or better and official transcripts must indicate a satisfactory clinical performance grade. The individual should have completed at least one semester in an accredited nursing program.
	The applicant may be required to take theory and practical examinations to test competency in the nursing area. Copies of the course syllabi and bibliography of the courses will be provided for the purpose of studying for the tests.

Recommended Elective Courses:    

Transcript Information:

Research both schools' admission and transfer policies:  Kansas Regents.

Transcript Request Form - NCCC will send your transcript to another college.  The registrar's office accepts Visa, Discover, MasterCard, or a personal check.

Transcripts Mailed to NCCC - Request that the college attended mail official copies of transcript directly to the nursing department.  (See the administrative assistant's contact information above.)

Last Update:  11/06/09