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Hickory Collaborative RIBN(Regionally Increasing Baccalaureate Nurses)Admission Requirements- FALL 2020Lenoir-Rhyne University and Caldwell Community College & Technical InstituteRevised 10/09/2019Admissions InformationThank you for your interest in the Hickory Collaborative RIBN program. Students admitted to Hickory RIBN must meet dualadmission requirements set forth collaboratively by Lenoir-Rhyne University (LRU) and Caldwell Community College & TechnicalInstitute (CCC&TI). Please read this information thoroughly.About RIBNThe Hickory RIBN program is a four-year nursing option that will dually admit and enroll students to both LRU and CCC&TI. Thisprogram provides a seamless associate to baccalaureate nursing education for top academic students. The first three years ofstudy will be at CCC&TI’s campus along with one course per semester at LRU. Upon successful completion of the first threeyears, students will take their fourth year at LRU provided they pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX- RN).RIBN Transfer OptionRIBN also offers a three year transfer option for students with 26 or more transferable college credits. If you have 26 or moretransferable college credits from an accredited college/university and are interested in RIBN, please see Part Two of thisdocument (page 4).Early College, Middle College, and High School students with 26 CCP CreditEarly College, Middle College, and high school students who have already taken many of the required sciences will be handledon a case by case basis. Please contact Jordan Thomas at 828-328-7213 or Jordan.Thomas@lr.edu to discuss your options.Other ProgramsPlease note that Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute (CCC&TI) and Lenoir-Rhyne University (LRU) also havetraditional two-year and four-year nursing education tracks. Each of those options has a separate admissions process from theRIBN nursing option. If you wish to apply for either of those traditional tracks, you must complete the individual admissionsprocess for CCC&TI or LRU track, and meet the admissions criteria for that specific nursing track. Table of ContentsTraditional 4 year RIBN track (for students with 0-25 college credit hours) . Part 1 (pages 2- 3)Transfer 3 year RIBN track (for students with 26 college credit hours) . Part 2 (page 4)Additional Information for ALL applicants . Part 3 (pages 5- 6)Appendices . (pages 7-9)Page 1 of 9
PART 1: MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (MAR)TRADITIONAL RIBN STUDENTS (High School seniors and those with 0-26 transferable hours of college credit)1.Completion of RIBN Application for LRUCreate an account Login andcomplete the RIBN application. Please note, the RIBNapplication is not the same one used to apply as a traditionalundergraduate student to Lenoir-Rhyne. A Rising Leadersapplication, first time undergraduate application,undergraduate transfer application, or an applicationsubmitted to LRU through CFNC will NOT be considered asRIBN applications. Students must go through the websiteabove, create an account, and complete the RIBNapplication. (Note: The applicant does not have to pay theapplication fee to apply. Only students admitted and planningto enroll will pay the 35 application fee.)2.Completion of a CCC&TI ApplicationAfter January 30th, 2020, submit a free online generalApplication to CCC&TI indicating “RIBN” as your program ofstudy: bmission of Official High School TranscriptOfficial high school transcript should be sent eitherelectronically or by postal to Lenoir-Rhyne University (seepage 6 for mailing address). Students do not have to submitan official high school transcript to CCC&TI during theapplication phase. If admitted, a final transcript will need tobe submitted prior to beginning the program that reflectsadditional coursework completed and the official graduationdate. The final transcript will need to be sent to BOTH LRUand CCC&TI. Students taking college coursework will alsoneed to have official college transcripts sent to both LRU andCCC&TI upon completion of Spring 2020 courses.4.Minimum Unweighted Grade Point Average of 3.0 To be eligible to apply for admission to Hickory RIBNdirectly from high school OR before completion of at least 26hours of transferable program college credit, a student musthave an unweighted cumulative grade point average (GPA)of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in high school courses. To be eligible to apply for admission to Hickory RIBN aftercompletion of at least 26 hours of transferable programcollege credit after graduating high school, please see Part 2(page 4) of this document5.Completion of Minimum Course RequirementsStudents must have earned a high school diploma or itsequivalent and satisfy the following minimum courserequirements: four units of English, two units of a languageother than English, one unit of American History, three unitsof mathematics, one unit of a laboratory science (other thanChemistry), and one unit of Chemistry6.Submission of either official SAT or ACT scoresStudents must submit either official SAT OR ACT scores toLenoir-Rhyne University. Students may request these scoresbe sent by visiting the CollegeBoard (SAT) or ACTStudentwebsite. Scores are valid for five years from the test date. Astudent only has to submit the SAT or ACT, but if a studentchooses to submit both, the highest scores will be taken fromeach subject (CCC&TI does NOT require SAT/ACT scores).While there are no minimum scores required, preference willbe given to applicants with the following scores:SATACTMath530 Math22Reading & 480 English18Writingor Reading 227.Submission of Student Disclosure/FERPA FormFERPA affords students (or their parents in the case ofstudents who are legal minors) certain rights with respect totheir education records. Students may choose to completeand submit this form allowing the release of their educationrecords to the third parties specified by the student. Thisform will allow CCC&TI and LRU the option to transfer relatedfiles regarding the student. This form should be sent toJordan Thomas via email at jordan.thomas@lr.edu or postal:Jordan Thomas, LR Box 7292, Hickory, NC 28603. SeeAppendix A for a copy of this form.Deadline to apply and have all supplemental items submitted: March 1st, 2020Page 2 of 9
RANKING/SELECTION PROCESS (For Traditional Applicants)After meeting all minimum admission requirements set forth above, applicants will receive points and be ranked numerically basedon the following criteria: GPA (weighted as 50% of the score) SAT/ACT (weighted as 50% of the score)Only students with completed applications and supplemental items will receive decision letters. Notification will be sent by postalmail. If a student is accepted into the Hickory Collaborative RIBN and intends to enroll, a 35 application fee and a 50 enrollmentdeposit will be due to LRU. Any additional fees are determined by CCC&TI and are subject to change.ACCEPTED STUDENTSStudents accepted into the traditional four-year RIBN program must meet the following requirements prior to startingnursing courses (year two):1.Maintain 2.5 Cumulative GPA During Year 1 of RIBNStudents must maintain a 2.5 Cumulative GPA at CCC&TI during their first year in the program. Students’ transcripts will beevaluated at the end of the Spring 2021 term to ensure they meet the 2.5 GPA to start nursing Fall 2021. Note: Courses below C donot transfer.2.Certified Nurse Aid I (CNA)Applicants may apply without having CNA certification. However applicants, once accepted, must provide to the CCC&TI Departmentof Nursing proof of a North Carolina Certified Nurse Aide 1 certification before beginning NUR 111 in the fall of 2021 and becurrently listed on the North Carolina Nurse Aide 1 Registry with no substantiated finding of resident abuse, resident neglect ormisappropriation of resident property in a Nursing Facility. The North Carolina Certified Nurse Aide 1 Training Program must includetheory, lab, and clinical components. If an applicant has taken the Certified Nurse Aide 1 Program in a state other than NorthCarolina, this will be considered on an individual basis.3.CPR CertifiedApplicants may apply to the program without having current CPR certification. However, once accepted to the program, mustprovide proof of current Healthcare Provider CPR (American Heart Association Basic Life Support) certification before beginning NUR111 in the fall of 2021.4.Test of Essential Academic Skills (ATI TEAS) Score of 63 with at least a 51 in ScienceStudents will be required to take the Test of Essential Academic Skills by February 15th, 2021. Students must have an overall score ofat least 63 and a science score of at least 51 or above. Once admitted, the Student Success Advocate will schedule the test with thestudent to be taken at LRU. Students are allowed only one retake. ATI determines the fees associated with the test, and students areresponsible for the cost. The current testing fee is 65 and subject to change without notification. If a student does not meet theminimum TEAS requirement by February 15th, 2021, s/he will not be permitted to continue in the RIBN program and counseling willbe made available to help the student determine his/her next steps.5.Attendance at Nursing Information SessionApplicants must complete a nursing program information session. A required Information Session Questionnaire and CriminalBackground Check Acknowledgment Statement must be signed by the applicant after reviewing the online information session forthe requirement to be considered completed. To complete the online information session visit the nursing webpage at this sp.Questions? Contact Jordan Thomas at 828-328-7213 or Jordan.Thomas@lr.edu.Page 3 of 9
PART 2: MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (MAR)TRANSFER RIBN STUDENTS (Students with 26 or more transferable hours of college credit)RIBN’s transfer option is a three year track for students with 26 or more transferable program college credits. With this option,students will be dually enrolled their first two years. During these first two years, classes will be taken on CCC&TI’s campus alongwith one course per semester online at LRU. Upon successful completion of the first two years, students will take their third yearonline at LRU provided they pass the NCLEX. Admission requirements and deadlines differ from those of traditional four year RIBNstudents.1.2.3.Acceptance in CCC&TI’s Associate Degree Nursing programIn order to be considered for acceptance as a RIBN transfer,students must first be accepted in CCC&TI’s Associate DegreeNursing (ADN) program as outlined on their rsingAdmissonInfo.pdf. Students should not apply to RIBN until AFTERthey have been accepted and have confirmed their spot inCCC&TI’s ADN program.Submit email of Interest to Student Success AdvocateStudents who have been accepted in CCC&TI’s ADN programand are interested in RIBN should email Jordan Thomas, RIBNStudent Success Advocate (SSA) at jordan.thomas@lr.edu. Atthis time, the SSA will evaluate the student’s transcript toshow the student his/her unique three year schedule so thestudent can determine if the RIBN route is the best option forhim/her. See Appendix B for traditional four year plan.Transfer plans will vary because they are completing theprogram in three years.Minimum Grade Point Average of 3.0To be eligible to apply for admission to Hickory RIBN aftercompletion of at least 26 hours of college credit (not includingdevelopmental or remedial coursework), the cumulative GPAof college courses that count towards the BSN must be atleast 3.0.4.Completion of RIBN Application for LRUCreate an account Login andcomplete the RIBN application. (Note: The applicant does nothave to pay the application fee to apply. Only studentsadmitted and planning to enroll will pay the 35 applicationfee.)5.Submission of Official College Transcript(s)Official transcripts from ALL colleges and universitiesattended (including CCC&TI) should be sent to the LenoirRhyne University (see page 6 for address).6.Submission of Student Disclosure/FERPA FormFERPA affords students certain rights with respect to theireducation records. Students may choose to complete andsubmit this form and allow CCC&TI and LRU the option totransfer related files regarding the student. This form shouldbe sent to Jordan Thomas via email atjordan.thomas@lr.edu or postal: Jordan Thomas, LR Box7292, Hickory, NC 28603. See Appendix A for a copy of thisform.RANKING/SELECTION PROCESS (For Transfer Applicants)After meeting all minimum admission requirements set forth above, applicants will receive points and be ranked numerically basedon the following criteria: Program GPA (weighted as 50% of the score) TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) Exam score (weighted as 50% of the score)Only students with completed applications and supplemental items will receive decision letters. Notification will be sent by postalmail. If a student is accepted into the Hickory Collaborative RIBN and intends to enroll, a 35 application fee and a 50 enrollmentdeposit will be due to LRU. Any additional fees are determined by CCC&TI and are subject to change.Deadline to apply and have all supplemental items submitted: May 1st, 2020Questions? Contact Jordan Thomas at 828-328-7213 or Jordan.Thomas@lr.edu.Page 4 of 9
PART 3: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ALL APPLICANTS1. North Carolina ResidencyPreference is given to North Carolina residents. Applicants who (1) have lived outside NC during all of the 12 months immediatelypreceding the start of the fall semester or (2) are claimed as a dependent by a parent/guardian who is not a NC resident aregenerally not considered to be NC residents. Applicants will complete the North Carolina Residency Determination Application atwww.ncresidency.org or in the CFNC application for admission. Residency status will be determined by the North Carolina residencydetermination service.2. United States CitizensStudents who are not citizens of the United States pay out of state tuition in accordance with the State Board of Community Colleges(1D SBCCC 400.2 (b)). In addition, federal law prohibits states from granting professional licenses to undocumented immigrants.3. Criminal Background Check and Drug ScreeningPrior to starting nursing, students will be given directions on completing a Background check/ Drug Screening. Carefully read theinformation below regarding background checks, drug testing, and the result of a negative background check. Clinical facilities will require students to undergo criminal background checks and drug testing. The student will be required to pay fees associated with these screenings. Clinical facilities may refuse access to clinical experiences based on the criminal background checks and/or drug testing. If any clinical facility refuses to allow a student access to a clinical experience, the student will be unable to continue inthe program.6. Class Schedule/ Length of the RIBN ProgramThe traditional four year RIBN program is ten semesters over the course of four years. See Appendix B for the 2019 curriculumguide (subject to change for Fall 2020). The transfer track allows students to complete the program in eight semesters over thecourse of three years. Schedules will vary for each transfer student depending on previous coursework taken.7. Program CostsSee Appendix C for a current cost breakdown of the program. Cost will vary for transfers and high school students who come inwith previous college credit (dually enrolled while in high school/ middle and early college/ Advanced Placement credit).8. Financial AidWhile dually enrolled at LRU and CCC&TI, students will apply for financial aid at CCC&TI. All applicants are encouraged to apply forfinancial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA.ed.gov). For information about financial aid, contactthe Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid (828) 726- 2715. Students are not eligible for financial aid at LRU until their last year inthe program.9. Paying for Courses at LRUBecause students are not eligible for financial aid at LRU while dually enrolled, LRU tuition must be paid out of pocket. Studentshave the option of going on a monthly payment plan at LRU or applying for a private alternative loan (ex: Sallie Mae, Wells FargoStudent Loans). CCC&TI does not participate in the federal loan program, so students are not eligible for Federal Student Loanswhile dually enrolled. Students MAY apply for a federal loan their last year in the RIBN program when they apply for financial aidthrough LRU.10.Technology NeedsCoursework requires ready access to a reliable computer with Word, PowerPoint, Excel and internet access. Students are assigneda CCC&TI email address. It is the responsibility of the student to open his/her email account and read it frequently as the Collegeprovides crucial program information through this email account.Page 5 of 9
11.Readmission PolicyThe following readmission policy applies to students who receive an unsuccessful grade in the nursing program, or who voluntarilywithdraw from the program. Unsuccessful grades are defined as “D”, “F”, or “U”. If a student receives an unsuccessful grade in the RIBN program, s/he may not proceed to any subsequent course which hasthe course in question as a prerequisite. S/he must repeat the course in question before proceeding to the next highercourse in the program. Most RIBN courses are offered only once annually. Since a new class of students is admitted to each program annually and because of the competitive nature of the program inquestion, it will be necessary for students who have received an unsuccessful grade in a major course during their firstsemester to reapply for readmission to the program for the following fall. Readmission of students who have progressed beyond the first semester, but who have been unsuccessful in a subsequentsemester, is dependent upon space availability in the class, demonstration of proficiency in a variety of clinical procedures,and other issues pertinent to reentering students. You will be required to meet with the Nursing Directors/DepartmentHead/Chair for specific readmission guidelines.Lenoir-Rhyne RIBN Student Success AdvocateJordan Thomas828-328-7213Jordan.Thomas@lr.eduLRU Address (Transcripts)Office of Academic RecordsLR Box 7227Hickory, NC 28603RIBN Mailing Address (SDF and TEAS scores)Jordan ThomasLR Box 7292Hickory, NC 28603ContactsCCC&TI Coordinator of Health Science AdmissionsAmy Huffman828-726-2710ahuffman@cccti.eduCCC&TI Address (Transcripts)CCC&TI- HudsonCCC&TI- WataugaStudent ServicesStudent Services2855 Hickory BoulevardPO Box 3318Hudson, NC 28638Boone, NC 28607Page 6 of 9
APPENDIX A(Applicant)Student Name Date of Birth. / /STUDENT DISCLOSURE FORM: HICKORY COLLABORATIVE – RIBNThe Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) affords students (or their parents in the case of studentswho are legal minors) certain rights with respect to their education records. Students may choose to complete and submitthis form allowing the release of their education records to the third parties specified by the student. Students may releaseany or all of their records and may use separate forms to distinguish specific releases to individuals. For more informationabout FERPA, visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website dex.html.I voluntarily authorize and give permission for (circle one: CCC&TI, CVCC, Gaston, Mitchell, WPCC, Wilkes) CommunityCollege to release the select
About RIBN . The Hickory RIBN program is a four-year nursing option that will dually admit and enroll students to both LRU and CCC&TI. This program provides a seamless associate to baccalaureate nursing education for top academic students. The first three years of study will be at CCC&TI’s campus along with one course per semester at LRU.
