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LPN-to-ADN Pathway Application/ChecklistDeadline for Submission is August 25, 2022Return to hsadvising@clevelandcc.eduYou must complete the College application prior to submitting this program specific application.Last NameFirst NameStudent ID#PhoneCollege EmailPersonal EmailAddressCityStateZipSatisfaction of Admissions RequirementsCollege Admission Requirements Checklist Complete College Application and NC Residency Submit official high school transcript or equivalentREADING / ENGLISH: Meet ONE of the following to demonstrate proficiency: Completion of ENG 111 or equivalent with a minimum grade of “C” Completion of prerequisites to be eligible to register for ENG 111 without co-requisite Have a 2.8 or higher unweighted high school GPA Provide satisfactory placement scores Provide proof of completion of an associate or bachelor's degreeTake the TEAS - Register for the TEAS at atitesting.com *Exemption: Cleveland Community College LPN Graduates with PN licensure *Exemption: Currently employed as an LPN with 5 consecutive verifiable years as an LPN (verified byHuman Resources) Composite score of 65% or higherScores are good for 5 years (must have a minimum of 30 days between each test)Last Test DateLast Test LocationTake Required Courses BIO 168 BIO 169 PSY 150 or PSY 241Take Related Courses - Earn extra points by completing the following courses by application deadline ACA 115 or ACA 122 BIO 175 or 275 ENG 112 HUM 115* Students meeting the exemption requirement will automatically receive 75 points as their TEAS score. A student whomeets this exemption but has a valid TEAS score (within the last 5 years) higher than 75% may submit the TEAS score to becalculated in the ranking score, replacing the automatically assigned score of 75.Cleveland Community College 137 S. Post Rd Shelby, NC 28152 hsadvising@clevelandcc.edu1

Understanding the Ranking Process:When all admissions and TEAS score requirements are met, qualified applicants are ranked using a pointsystem. Enrollment in the related courses is not required for acceptance; however, extra points will be given.The completion of related courses will make you more competitive and lighten your course load if you areadmitted into the program. Related course points will be added to the total TEAS score for ranking in thecompetitive program.Related Coursework Completed by the deadlinePoints are awarded for specific course grades completed by the deadline. Grade points are valued asfollows:A 4 points; B 3 points; C 2 points (no points will be assigned for grades lower than “C”)AP credit is based upon the individual scores as follows: 5 A 4 points; 4 B 3 points; and 3 C 2points. No AP credit will be awarded for a score of 2 or lower.If a course is repeated, the highest grade earned will be used in the ranking.CompleteCourse and Credit Hour: ACA 115 or ACA 122 BIO 175 or 275 ENG 112 HUM 115GradeQuality Points EarnedTotal Points for Ranking and SelectionAdding the points earned for the related courses and the TEAS Total Score produces the total rankingscore used in the selection process. Applicants with the highest ranked scores will be accepted. In theevent of a tie, an applicant with the greater science score on the TEAS will be ranked higher. Analternate list will be maintained in ranking order. Alternates will only be accepted if a space becomesavailable. Applicants not admitted to the program must reapply.Check your College Email for Program Status – By September 25, 2022After the deadline passes, students will be notified via their College email of their status – admitted,alternate, or not admitted. If you are admitted to the program, there will be an acceptance deadline andinstructions for next steps. Emails will be sent by September 25, 2022.Cleveland Community College 137 S. Post Rd Shelby, NC 28152 hsadvising@clevelandcc.edu2

Post-Acceptance Expectations and RequirementsOnce an applicant has been offered a full-time space in the Associate Degree Nursing program, he/she mustcomplete the following by the deadline dates provided at nursing orientation. If you are unable to complete therequirements by the deadline, you will lose your seat in the program. Students accepted into the program willbe given instructions on where and how to submit documentation.It is strongly recommended to begin working on the following requirements/documents once accepted into theprogram. Attend a mandatory departmental orientation to learn about clinical requirements Obtain health & immunization records and a physical exam which will be uploaded to acompliance database. Information will be provided from the program director on how toupload once accepted into the program.The following immunizations are required for the nursing program. You may begin getting yourimmunizations. Some of your immunizations will require a fee. Covid-19 Complete 2-Step TB Test or IGRA Hepatitis B Influenza Varicella Td or TDaP MMR Comply with the Technical Standards outlined for the Nursing program It is highly suggested that all students have health insuranceClinical facilities may require criminal background checks, drug screenings, credit checks, and/or proof of UScitizenship prior to or during participation in the clinical portion of a program. A student who is unable tocomplete the clinical portion of a program will not be able to graduate. Criminal background checks, drugscreen, credit checks, and/or proof of US citizenship may also be required after graduation by examinationboards, state licensing boards, and employing agencies.Cleveland Community College 137 S. Post Rd Shelby, NC 28152 hsadvising@clevelandcc.edu3

Essential Functions and Technical Standards for Associate DegreeNursing StudentsPurpose Statement: The following standards reflect reasonable expectations of a student in the Associate DegreeNursing (ADN) Program for the purpose of common functions of the registered nurse. In adopting these standards, theADN Program is mindful of the patients’ right to safe and quality health care by students. The ADN student must be ableto apply the knowledge and skills necessary to function in a broad variety of clinical situations while providing thespectrum of practical nurse interventions. These standards reflect what may be required for employment of thegraduated ADN. To verify the students’ ability to perform these essential functions, students may be required todemonstrate the following technical standards; by initialing the standard, the student state he/she has the ability tomeet standard requirements:CapabilityStandardCognitive Ability/CriticalThinking SkillsAbility to collect, interpret, and integrate dataand information in order to make decisionsquickly. Be able to consider alternatives andmake a decision for managing or intervening inthe care of a patient. Be able to think clearly andrationally. Be able to function appropriately inroutine and stressful situations. Be able toindependently and accurately assess orcontribute to the assessment of a patient.PhysicalTactile skills: Sense of touch sufficient to performphysical assessment.Mobility/motor skills: Possess manual dexterityand motor skills to perform safe and effectivenursing skills; possess good eye/hand/footcoordination. Be able to use both hands forexerting up to 50 pounds of force.Examples of Technical Standard Found inthe Nursing Curriculum and Related to theIndustry Standard Read and comprehend relevantinformation in textbooks andprofessional literature. Acquire information from writtendocuments and information systems. Identify cause and effect relationships Identify changes in patient healthstatus. Develop appropriate patient goals andnursing interventions. Make decisions reflective of classroomlearning in the clinical sites. Obtain vital signs. Check skin temperature and turgor. Auditory skills: Hearing ability to monitor andassess health needs. Demonstrate adequate coordination.Be able to stand for long periods.Give patient bed baths.Make occupied or unoccupied bed.Position and transfer patients safely.Use equipment.Perform cardio pulmonaryresuscitation (CPR).Administer injections.Start IVs.Perform venipuncture.Insert Foley catheters.Obtain blood pressure.Hear equipment/emergency alarms,and call bell.Listen to heart, lung and bloodpressure sounds.Hear call for help.Cleveland Community College 137 S. Post Rd Shelby, NC 28152 hsadvising@clevelandcc.edu4

Visual skills: Visual ability to monitor and assesspatient care needsInterpersonal/BehavioralAbility to interact with individuals, families, andgroups from a variety of social, emotional,cultural, and intellectual backgrounds.Demonstrate emotional stability to functioneffectively under stress and to adapt to changingenvironments. Establish and maintain effective,mature, and professional relationships withpatients and peers.Communication SkillsAbility to communicate effectively in Englishusing verbal, nonverbal, and written formats withfaculty, patients, families, other health care teammembers and peers.Occupational ExposureHealth care is often delivered in high stress areas,requiring management of multiple roles andduties simultaneously. The nursing student mustpossess the ability to protect self and others byimplementing appropriate precautions due tocommunicable disease and/or body fluids, toxicsubstances, or other hazards. Observe patient responses totreatment. Detect changes in skin color. Read sphygmomanometer. Exercise appropriate judgement, meetacceptable timeframes for client caredelivery (based upon a particular pointin the program within the allottedclinical time). Accept accountability for all actions,including those that resulted in patientcare errors. Accept criticism and respond byappropriate modifications. Demonstrate respect for the patient,his or her privacy and for familymembers. Develop and maintain effective andharmonious relationships with othermembers of the heath care team. Present professional appearance. Perform patient teaching. Answer questions posed by thepatient, family members, physicians,health care team members. Document relevant patientinformation via computer. Use correct terminology and spelling. Interpret physician’s orders. Record patient’s responses totreatment. Demonstrate active listening skills.Risk for healthcare providers include, butare not limited to: Exposure to blood, body fluids,communicable, and infectiousdiseases. Requiring the use of personalprotective equipment, i.e., masks,goggles, and gloves. Working with sharps and chemicals. Exposure to radiation, requiring leadapron weighing up to 10 pounds andmonitoring devices for dose toexposed body parts. Exposure to latex and nitrile productsif allergic. Exposure to assault and battery. Environmental hazards – slipperyfloors, various levels of lighting,various room temperatures, etc. Legal / ethical dilemmas. Liability issues.Cleveland Community College 137 S. Post Rd Shelby, NC 28152 hsadvising@clevelandcc.edu5