Admission Requirements and Application Process
1. Applications will be available and need to be turned into the nursing department during the time frame of September 1st to January 31st for those anticipating admission the following fall into the first year of the program. Applications for the second year of the program will be accepted from September 1st to March 31st for those anticipating admission the following fall.
2. The applicant shall have an application on file for the year that the class is being selected.
3. The applicant shall be a high school graduate or have a GED certificate upon entering into the program (college graduation requirement).
4. The applicant shall submit official transcripts for all secondary and post-secondary course work taken in order to be considered for class selection.
5. For students with English as a second language:
1. The nursing applicant makes known that English is not his/her primary language for written or oral communication.
2. All nursing applicants must show proficiency in oral and written English if their primary language is not English.
3. Applicants must complete the TOEFL and TSE exams.
4. Kansas State Board of Nursing guidelines for TOEFL/TSE scores will be followed.
A. TOEFL – Test of English as a Foreign Language,
B. TSE – Test for Spoken English.
5. The following are the minimum scores that will be required for all ESL nursing applicants,
A. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
550 minimum score – Paper/pencil version,
213 minimum score – Computer version,
B. Test for Spoken English (TSE)
50 minimum score,
C. Test of English as a Foreign Language – internet version
(TOEFL iBT)
Minimum Score:
Writing – 20,
Speaking – 20,
Reading – 19,
Listening – 20.
6. The first year applicant shall take the entrance examination for purposes of placement in the program. Entrance testing will occur during the months of September through the end of January. The ATI test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) is used with a required cut score of 58.7% as established by the test vendor. The TEAS may be taken a total of 2 times with one month in between testing dates. An applicant may retake the TEAS to improve his/her score even if a 58.7% cut score or higher was achieved initially. The individual adjusted total score will be used for ranking purposes for class selection. The testing fee is $70.
On Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI’s) homepage you will find a link to create an account with ATI. You will need to do this before you can take the TEAS. The link is www.atitesting.com
Click on create an account link. When asked to select an institution choose North Central KS Tech College Beloit PN. For Student/Employee ID: put your birthday. For example, if your birthday is November 5th 1990 put 11051990. Check non-degree seeking.
Once registered write down your username and password or print it off and bring it with you to your testing appointment. Without your username and password, you can’t take the test. Your test is taken on the computer and will be graded immediately online at the completion of the test. You will also be able to access your results online through your student account.
Current first year students seeking a position at the second year shall submit a second year nursing application to the nursing program director by March 31st. The grade requirement for first year nursing courses is an 87% or higher. Those who do not meet this standard can reapply to the second year of the program after a year of LPN work experience.
The TEAS was developed to measure basic essential skills in the academic content area domains of Reading, Mathematics, Science, and English and Language Usage. These entry level skills are deemed important for nursing program applicants by a panel of nursing program curriculum experts. The TEAS is a 170-item, four option, multiple-choice timed assessment test. To prepare in an organized and efficient manner, you should know what to expect from the real assessment.
Total
Content Area Number of Test Items Amount of Time Allotted
Reading 48 58 minutes
Mathematics 34 51 minutes
Science 54 66 minutes
English and Language Usage 34 34 minutes
170 209 minutes (3hrs & 29 min)
Two products are available to help as you prepare for the TEAS Assessment: TEAS Study Manual and the Online Practice Assessment. For a complete student preparation package, the TEAS Online Practice Assessment and the TEAS Study Manual may be purchased at www.atitesting.com/onlinestore
ATI’s toll free number is 1.800.667.7531.
7. All applicants shall have a C or better in previously completed general education and other plan of study (non nursing) courses. The actual grade will be considered only in case of a “tie” in the scores of the applicants.
8. First year applicants must be a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA – active in Kansas) before they can be accepted into the program. Admission points will be awarded to those applicants who are Certified Medication Aides (CMA).
9. Current first year students seeking a position at the second year shall submit a second year nursing application to the nursing program director by March 31st. The grade requirement for first year nursing courses is an 87% or higher. Those who do not meet this standard can reapply to the second year of the program after a year of LPN work experience.
10. For applicants who have graduated from a Practical Nursing Program in Kansas, March 2012 guidelines of the Council for Nursing Articulation in Kansas will be followed. They are as follows:
Must meet program admission requirements.
Must be a graduate of a Kansas program.
Must receive equivalent to a minimum of 40% of the admitting program’s nursing credit hours.
Must validate previous nursing information when required through NCLEX-PN, testing, escrow, or portfolio according to program policy.
0-5 years after graduation
No validation required of holds current PN license.
No work experience is required
Non-Nursing Credits may be transferred from colleges (subject to individual college policies).
6-10 years after graduation
No validation of nursing credit is required if, during the last three years, the applicant has worked as anLPN for a minimum of 1,000 hours. Validation, if necessary, will be achieved by
receiving a satisfactory score on a standardized pre-entrance examination or by portfolio evaluation.
More than 10 years after graduation
Validation of nursing credits is required through a testing or portfolio evaluation. A minimum of 1,000 hours of work experience as an LPN in the last three years is required.
11. For those applicants who have graduated from an out-of-the-state practical nursing program, nursing credits will be evaluated individually by the nursing program director.
12. Associate degree (second year) applicants shall provide evidence of completion of a course of study equivalent to the first year of this program.
13. All required information shall be in the official file maintained by the nursing program director before the application will be reviewed. Responsibility for completing the required information rests entirely with the applicant.
14. The class will be selected by choosing the highest-ranking applicants. Alternates will be chosen to fill the remaining slots as positions become available.
15. Class Selection will be finalized and those selected will be notified in February (first year applicants), and in April for second year applicants.
16. Following the class selection, the application will be purged and the application process (meaning new application) will begin again.
CMA Information
CNA Information
Criminal Convictions
Required General Education Classes and Points for Admission
Required General Education Classes & Points Possible for Admission
| First Year Required Gen Ed’s |
Credits
|
Points Possible
|
| Human Anatomy & Physiology with Lab |
5 |
10 |
| General Psychology |
3 |
5 |
| Human Growth & Development |
3 |
5 |
| Principles of Nutrition |
3 |
5 |
| TEAS V Adjusted Individual Total Score |
|
100 |
| Certified Medication Aide Experience |
|
5 |
|
Total
|
130
|
Accreditation Information
All departments of the North Central Kansas Technical College have been approved and accredited by the Division of Vocational Education, Kansas State Board of Education, and North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The Kansas State Board of Nursing has approved the Practical Nursing Program since its start in the Fall of 1975.
Kansas State Board of Nursing
900 SW Jackson St., Suite 1051
Topeka, KS 66612-1230
785-296-4929
Kansas Board of Regents
1000 SW Jackson St., Suite 520
Topeka, KS 66612-1368
785-296-3421
Higher Learning Commission – North Central Association
30 N. La Salle Street, Suite 2400
Chicago, IL 60602-2504
1-800-621-7440
TEAS Entry Testing
ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) will have scheduled testing dates and can be arranged by appointment. There is a study manual and online practice assessments available. Please logon to the website at www.atitesting.com for the study guide. To schedule a TEAS testing time, please register here.
The first year applicant shall take the entrance examination for purposes of placement in the program. The ATI test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) is used with a required cut score of 58.7% as established by the test vendor. The TEAS may be taken a total of 2 times with one month in between testing dates. An applicant may retake the TEAS V to improve his/her score even if a 58.7% cut score or higher was achieved initially. The individual adjusted total score will be used for ranking purposes for class selection. The testing fee is $70 each time.
On Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI’s) homepage you will find a link to create an account with ATI. You will need to do this before you can take the TEAS. The link is www.ati
testing.com
Click on create an account link. When asked to select an institution choose North Central KS Tech College Beloit PN. For Student/Employee ID: put your birthday. For example, if your birthday is November 5th 1990 put 11051990. Check non-degree seeking.
Once registered, write down your username and password or print it off and bring it with you to your testing appointment. Without your username and password, you can’t take the test. Your test is taken on the computer and will be graded immediately online at the completion of the test. You will also be able to access your results online through your student account.
The TEAS was developed to measure basic essential skills in the academic content area domains of Reading, Mathematics, Science, and English and Language Usage. These entry level skills are deemed important for nursing program applicants by a panel of nursing program curriculum experts. The TEAS is a 170-item, four option, multiple-choice timed assessment test. To prepare in an organized and efficient manner, you should know what to expect from the real assessment.
Total
| Content Area |
Number of Test Items |
Amount of Time Allotted |
| Reading |
48 |
58 minutes |
| Mathematics |
34 |
51 minutes |
| Science |
54 |
66 minutes |
| English and Language Usage |
34 |
34 minutes |
|
170 |
209 minutes (3hrs & 29 min) |
Two products are available to help as you prepare for the TEAS Assessment: TEAS Study Manual and the Online Practice Assessment. For a complete student preparation package, the TEAS Online Practice Assessment and the TEAS Study Manual may be purchased at www.atitesting.com/onlinestore ATI’s toll free number is 1.800.667.7531.
All applicants shall have a C or better in previously completed general education and other plan of study (non nursing) courses. The actual grade will be considered only in case of a “tie” in the scores of the applicants.
First year applicants must be a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA – active in Kansas) before they can be accepted into the program. Admission points will be awarded to those applicants who are Certified Medication Aides (CMA – active in Kansas).
When you are ready to take the exam, you will be able to take it on the NCKTC campus at the Resource Center. Call (785) 738-2276 to schedule a testing time. The exam may be repeated, however there must be 30 days between tests. The applicant is responsible for all testing fees.
Current first year students seeking a position at the second year program at Hays shall submit a second year nursing application to the nursing program director by March 31st. The grade requirement for first year nursing courses is an 87% or higher. Those who do not meet this standard can reapply to the second year of the program after a year of LPN work experience.
For applicants who have graduated from a Practical Nursing Program in Kansas, guidelines of the Council for Nursing Articulation in Kansas will be followed. They are as follows:
0-5 years after graduation
No validation of nursing credit is required & no work experience is required.
6-10 years after graduation
No validation of nursing credit is required if, during the last three years, the applicant has worked as an LPN for a minimum of 1,000 hours. Validation, if necessary, will be achieved by receiving a satisfactory score on a standardized pre-entrance examination or by portfolio evaluation.
More than 10 years after graduation
Validation of nursing credits is required through a testing or portfolio evaluation. A minimum of 1,000 hours of work experience as an LPN in the last three years is required.
For those applicants who have graduated from an out-of-the-state practical nursing program, nursing credits will be evaluated individually by the nursing program director.
Associate degree (second year) applicants shall provide evidence of completion of a course of study equivalent to the first year of this program.
All required information shall be in the official file maintained by the nursing program director before the application will be reviewed. Responsibility for completing the required information rests entirely with the applicant.
The class will be selected by choosing the highest-ranking applicants. Alternates will be chosen to fill the remaining slots as positions become available.
Class selection will be finalized and those selected will be notified in February (first year applicants), and in April for second year applicants.
Following the class selection, the application will be purged and the application process (meaning new application) will begin again.
Technical Standards
TECHNICAL STANDARDS ADMISSION GUIDELINES
North Central Kansas Technical College Nursing Program’s faculty has identified specific abilities that are critical to the nursing student’s success. Students must demonstrate the ability to meet standards, with or without reasonable accommodations.
PHYSICAL
The nursing student shall be able to:
1. make appropriate observations required in providing nursing care.
2. manipulate equipment and supplies as required in providing nursing care.
3. use senses of hearing, seeing (color vision, depth perception, near visual acuity), touch and smell to make observations regarding client conditions for the purpose of demonstrating competency to engage in nursing practice.
4. hear telephone and have ability to take orders over the telephone.
5. hear vital signs with stethoscope to assess blood pressure, heart rate, lung and vascular and abdominal sounds.
6. hear the patient calling for help.
7. hear beepers, alarms, etc., requiring quick responses.
8. read very fine or small print on medication containers.
9. See nurse call/emergency light.
10. visually assess the patient appropriately.
11. read physicians’ orders.
12. read monitors and other equipment.
13. lift a minimum of 50 pounds unassisted and over 50 pounds assisted.
14. tolerate physically taxing workloads and function effectively under stress.
15. tolerate awkward positions, be able to grasp, handle, manipulate finger movement, reach, sit, stand, stoop and bend, twist, pull and push and have manual dexterity of both hands and fingers. Stand for long periods of time. Work at a fast pace for long periods of time.
16. demonstrate manual dexterity to don sterile gloves and gown.
17. demonstrate manual dexterity to prepare medications aseptically (i.e., IV, PO, IM)
18. demonstrate manual dexterity to use sterile techniques (i.e., insert catheters, IV needles, etc.).
19. demonstrate ability to utilize machinery and tools needed to carry out patient care.
20. work alternating shifts (8-12hours) days, evenings and nights.
COMMUNICATION The nursing student shall be able to:
1.effectively communicate with members of the health care team, clients, families, peers and faculty. Skills include verbal, written/computerized and non-verbal abilities. Must be able to hear patient sounds, voices, beepers and alarms.
2. communicate effectively and efficiently in oral and written form with all members of the health care team. The clinical rotations require independent reading of medical records and independent recording of nursing care plans and communication analysis.
3. use diplomacy and tact.
EMOTIONAL The nursing student shall be able to:
1. demonstrate emotional coping skills necessary to provide nursing care as determined by standards of practice. Successful students possess the emotional health required for full utilization of his/her intellectual abilities, the exercise of good judgment, the prompt completion of all responsibilities involved in the diagnosis and care of clients, and the development of mature, sensitive and effective relationships with clients.
2. adapt to changing environments, display flexibility and learn to function in the face of uncertainties inherent in the clinical problems of many clients.
3. carry out activities consistent with safe nursing practice without demonstrated behaviors of addiction to, abuse of, dependence on any drug that might impair behavior or judgment.
4. maintain a positive attitude.
COGNITIVE The nursing student shall be able to:
1. problem solve which is a critical thinking skill that is demanded of caregivers. Critical thinking requires the following intellectual abilities: measurement, calculation, reasoning, analysis and synthesis.
2. exercise judgment skills as required in providing nursing care.
3. identify, assess, and understand client conditions to provide nursing care. Students must have visual and hearing acuity appropriate to work within demanding clinical settings.
4. determine appropriate conclusions and course of action necessary for providing client care.
5. demonstrate responsibility and accountability for actions as a student that are required by nursing practice
6. organize materials and remember procedures and instructions.
7. pay careful attention to detail and concentrate on tasks.
8. handle multiple priorities and perform tasks during the limited time frame.
9. respond appropriately to stressful situations (physically, emotionally and mentally).
Criminal conviction may jeopardize eligibility for licensure.
