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TMNursing, Associate Degree (AAS) (RN)Selective AdmissionGuidelinesLVN-RN TRANSITIONREVISED 02/25/2021, DBTyler Junior College gives equal consideration to all applicants for admission, and participation in its programs and activities without regardto race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, veteranstatus or limited English proficiency (LEP). Tyler Junior College respects the legal rights of each person to work and learn in an environmentthat is free from unlawful sexual discrimination including sexual harassment and sexual violence.Admission to TJC does not guarantee admission to certain selective programs. Student enrollment in these programs is limited by thefollowing factors, including but not limited to; program capacity, clinical space, prior work experience, academic preparation, prior academicachievement, negative drug screening, and a clear criminal background check. Specific application information and admission policiesfor the TJC Nursing program are outlined in each pathway/program Admission Guidelines. Admission policies/criteria are reviewed eachsemester and are subject to change between admission periods. Some changes could affect eligibility for admission to the program.

Welcome to TJC Nursing!Thank you for considering TJC Nursing to begin yourjourney of becoming a Nurse!TJC has been training area nurses since 1951, when it opened theTexas Eastern School of Nursing, in cooperation with Mother Francesand Medical Center hospitals. Since then, thousands of area nurseshave received their start at TJC!The Nursing program is a selective admissions program. This meansonly a limited number of students can begin the program eachsemester. As part of the selective admissions process you have tocomplete certain admission criteria to be eligible for admission.These Admission Guidelines are structured to guide you through eachstage of the admission process. You are responsible for meeting allrequirements and including all required supporting documentationwhen you apply.We’re here to help you throughout this process so you can achieveyour goal of becoming a nurse!Nursing Admissions Teampage 2

ADMISSION GUIDELINES LVN-RN TRANSITIONCONTENTS PAGEDegree Plan & Costs4LVN-RN Transition Degree Plan6Estimate of CostsAdmission Requirements7Apply to TJCMinimum AgeSubmit Official Transcripts8Health RequirementsCastleBranch9Professional License & Employment Requirement10Prerequisite Courses11Expired A&P Courses12Proof of In Progress Course & Completed Grade13Required-Course Grade Point average14Entrance Exam Requirement15Previous NHS Program Enrollment16Selective Admissions Points17Complete the Online Application18Conditional Acceptance Requirementspage 3

ADMISSION GUIDELINES LVN-RN TRANSITIONNURSING, LVN-ADN TRANSITION (AAS)Our LVN to ADN transition program is an accelerated program of study for licensed LVNs. Graduates will be awardedan Associate of Applied Science degree and are eligible to apply for the National Council Licensure Examination forRegistered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).With state-of-the-art facilities, small class sizes and expert, hands-on faculty, you will soon have the knowledge and skillsneeded to advance your career.Enrollment in this program is limited.Catalog Year2020-2021Degree TypeAASTSIReading & Writing CompleteDEGREE PLANMajor Courses36 Credits*RNSG 1118Transition to Professional Nursing CompetenciesRNSG 1163Transitional Clinical IRNSG 1324Concept-based Transition to Professional Nursing PracticeRNSG 1128Introduction to Health Care ConceptsRNSG 1538Health Care Concepts IIIRNSG 1137Professional Nursing Concepts IIIRNSG 2363Clinical III – Registered Nurse/Registered NursingRNSG 2539Health Care Concepts IVRNSG 2138Professional Nursing Concepts IVRNSG 2360Clinical IV – Registered Nurse/Registered NursingGeneral Education Courses24 CreditsEvery Associate of Applied Science degree plan must contain at least 15 semester hours of general education courses. Atleast one course must be taken from each of the following areas: humanities/fine arts (language, philosophy & culture/creative arts), social/behavioral science (social and behavioral sciences/American history/government/political science),and natural science/mathematics (life and physical sciences/mathematics).Major Courses36 HoursGeneral Education Courses24 HoursTotal Semester Hours60 Hourspage 4

ADMISSION GUIDELINES LVN-RN TRANSITIONNURSING, LVN-ADN TRANSITION (AAS)RECOMMENDED COURSE SEQUENCEPrerequisitesCredit HoursBIOL 2401Anatomy & Physiology I4BIOL 2402Anatomy & Physiology II4ENGL 1301Composition I3PSYC 2301General Psychology3PSYC 2314Lifespan, Growth and Development3XXXX x3xxLanguage, Philosophy and Culture Core OR Creative ArtsCourse3Summer IBIOL 2420Credit HoursMicrobiology for Non-Science MajorsFirst Semester4Credit HoursRNSG 1118Transition to Professional Nursing Competencies1RNSG 1163Transitional Clinical I1RNSG 1324Concept-based Transition to Professional Nursing Practice3RNSG 1128Introduction to Health Care Concepts1Second SemesterCredit HoursRNSG 1538Health Care Concepts III5RNSG 1137Professional Nursing Concepts III1RNSG 2363Clinical III – Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse3Third SemesterCredit HoursRNSG 2539Health Care Concepts IV5RNSG 2138Professional Nursing Concepts IV1RNSG 2360Clinical IV – Registered Nurse/Registered Nursing3Total Semester Hours60Courses title in bold type represent general education requirements.All courses must be completed with a “C” or better.Non-nursing courses must be taken in the order listed in the degree plan unless previously taken with a grade of “C” or better.Selective admission and retention rules apply. Contact the department chair for details.*Upon successful completion of RNSG 1118, RNSG 1163, RNSG 1324 and RNSG 1128, the transition student will earn anadditional twelve (12) credit hours of equivalency credit. The transition option graduate will have earned a minimum total of 60credit hours and the associate of applied science degree in nursing.page 5

ADMISSION GUIDELINES LVN-RN TRANSITIONESTIMATE OF PROGRAM COSTSPre-Admission CostsGeneral Education/Prerequisite Courses (24 credit hours) 2500 - 4500ATI Entrance Exams 120CastleBranch Health Requirements Package 35Surface Antibody Titers & VaccinationsVariesPost-Admission CostsTexas Board of Nursing Background Check 50CastleBranch - Drug Test, HIPAA & OSHA Training Package 65Nursing Uniforms (2 sets, 2 patches, shoes, and clinical ID badge) 200Stethoscope and Nursing Supplies 200 - 250Electronic Device (cost depends on type and specifications of device)VariesCoursebook Package 1100RNSG Degree Courses (24 credit hours) 5200 - 7200Post-Graduation/Licensure RequirementNCLEX-RN Examination Fee 200Texas Board of Nursing License Fee 100The costs provided in this document are only estimates and are subject to change.page 6

ADMISSION GUIDELINES LVN-RN TRANSITIONADMISSION REQUIREMENTSAdmission requirements for the TJC Nursing, Associate Degree LVN-RN Transition pathway areoutlined in these Admission Guidelines. It is your responsibility to ensure that: You have read and understand all admission requirements outlined in this document All admission requirements are compliant by 11:59 p.m. on the last day of the admission period All supporting documents are submitted/received in the indicated office or online software by11:59 p.m. on the last day of the admission period Your online application is submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the last day of admission periodIf you do not meet the admission requirements outlined in this document by the deadline yourapplication will be flagged as incomplete. Complete applications are given first consideration.General Admission to TJCYou must be accepted as a TJC student before you can apply tothe nursing program. Your application for admission to TJC canbe completed and submitted on-line at www.tjc.edu/apply.When you apply to the nursing program you must include your"A Number" (student ID).Admission to TJC does not guarantee admission to the nursingprogram. The number of students admitted to the nursingprogram is limited and you must submit a separate applicationto be considered.Minimum Age RequirementYou must be a minimum of 18 years old at the time you applyto the nursing program.Submit Official TranscriptsYou must submit an official transcript from each college/university you have attended (except from TJC) even ifyou have course(s) 'in progress' or the completed coursework is not required for any nursing pathway.When you submit a transcript you must: Submit an official transcript Submit the transcript to the TJC Registrar’s OfficeThe transcript must be received by the Registrar's Office by 5 p.m. on the last day of the admission period. Submit a transcript with the most recent semester of coursework Complete the online transcript evaluation request formFor more information go to www.tjc.edu/transcripts.If a college submits transcripts electronically, contact the TJC Registrar’s office at 903-510-2400 to verify that TJC isable to accept the electronic version. It is your responsibility to make sure transcript(s) are received.page 7

ADMISSION GUIDELINES LVN-RN TRANSITIONADMISSION HEALTH REQUIREMENTSDuring clinical rotations you will perform activities that involve direct patient contact with the potential to beexposed to blood or bodily fluids.Nursing applicants must submit documentation in compliance with Texas Administrative Code 25.1.97.BImmunization Requirements in Texas Elementary and Secondary Schools and Institutions of Higher Education.The following health requirements must be compliant and submitted to CastleBranch by 11:59 p.m. on the lastday of the admission period.TITERSORApplicants must submit a valid laboratory reportthat indicates confirmation of either immunityor infection (TAC25 §97.65)VACCINATIONSApplicants must show acceptable evidence ofvaccination (TAC25 §97.64, 97.68)Measles (Rubeola)Positive Measles IgG titerORTwo doses of a Measles vaccineMumpsPositive Mumps IgG titerORTwo doses of a Mumps vaccineRubellaPositive Rubella IgG titerOROne dose of a Rubella vaccineVaricellaPositive Varicella IgG titerORTwo doses of a Varicella vaccineHepatitis BPositive Hepatitis B Anti-HBs titer(administered since January 1, 1968)A surface antibody titer is a lab test conducted on a sample of your blood to determine if you have immunity to aspecific disease. If your second Hepatitis B titer is negative, contact the TJC Nursing office at 903-510-2869 toreceive further instructions.Order your CastleBranch PackageAll health requirement documents must be submitted electronically to CastleBranch (a document trackingservice). You need to create your CastleBranch account, purchase your Nursing Applicant Tracker and uploadyour documents by 11:59 p.m. on the last day of the admission period.You don't have to wait for the admission period to purchase your healthrequirement tracker and start submitting your documents.Follow the directions to create your account and purchase your tracker:1. Go to: www.castlebranch.com2. Select 'Place Order' from the top menu3. Type in the package code: T Y 0 4 i m4. Select 'Submit'5. Read and agree to the terms and conditions of use6. Select 'Continue'7. Complete the required fields and then purchase your trackerIf you have problems with your CastleBranch account, contact CB Student Support at 888-723-4263.page 8