GTCC Limited Entry Programs Office Hassell Health Technologies Center, Room 140 Jamestown Campus
(336) 334-50439 LIMITEDENTRY@GTCC.EDU (Created July 2019)
LIMITED ENTRY PROGRAMS
LPN to ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING BRIDGE
(Designed for LPNs Interested in Transitioning to an RN)
Associate in Applied Science - *70 Credit Hours
Summer 2020 Entry Jamestown Campus Approximately 25 Accepted to Program
Program Application Deadline: Friday, Jan. 31, 2020 by 5:00pm
Program Admission Requirements and Deadlines
Please read the entire packet for more details on these
requirements and deadlines.
Phase I: Complete by January 17, 2020.
Have a current, valid, unrestricted, and unencumbered LPN license.
Complete the GTCC Admission/Readmission Process (new and
former GTCC students).
Complete the Summer 2020 LPN to Associate Degree Nursing Bridge
Program Information Session.
Demonstrate English and mathematics “college readiness” levels,
via college-level English/math courses or by completion of or waiver
credit for specified “transition” or co-requisite courses.
Schedule your ATI TEAS test date at GTCC or another test site.
Phase II: Complete by January 31, 2020, by 5:00pm.
Take the ATI TEAS. Achieve a minimum score of 62. A minimum
score of 62 is required to continue with the admission process.
Demonstrate completion of the following PREREQUISITE general
education courses with grades of “C” or better:
o BIO 168 and
BIO 169 (completed since 2010)
o PSY 150 and PSY 241
Submit a Health Sciences Program Application packet to the
Limited Entry Programs Office, located in the Hassell Health
Technologies Center, Room 140 (Jamestown Campus).
You may complete either alive” session
or an online session via Moodle.
LiveSession Dates
Held in Hassell Health Technologies,
Room 209, on the Jamestown Campus
directions will be posted in the lobby.
September 9, 2019
5:30 - 7:00pm
November 5, 2019
10:00 11:30am
January 16, 2020
5:30 - 7:00pm
Online Sessions
Information on how to access Moodle is
available in this packet.
Attendance at Program Information
Sessions for the 2019 and previous years’
admission cycles are not acceptable for
meeting this requirement.
COMPLETE THE REQUIRED
PROGRAM INFORMATION SESSION
BY JANUARY 17, 2020!
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PROGRAM CURRICULUM OUTLINE
General Education Courses
Courses Listed in BOLD TYPE are Prerequisite Courses and Must Be Completed before Applying to the Program. The remaining courses may be
taken prior to acceptance to the program to lighten the academic load and for possible award of ranking points.
Course
Title
Credits
BIO 168 Anatomy & Physiology I (completed since 2010) 4
BIO 169 Anatomy & Physiology II (completed since 2010) 4
PSY 150 General Psychology 3
PSY 241 Developmental Psychology 3
ENG 111 Writing & Inquiry 3
ENG 112 OR
ENG 114
Writing/Research in the Disciplines OR
Professional Research & Reporting
3
Humanities/Fine
Arts Elective
Select from: ART 111, ART 114, ART 115, HUM 115, MUS 110, MUS 112, PHI 215, or PHI 240 3
Total General Education Credits:
23
Program Courses
These courses are taken once you have been accepted to the program.
Title
Credits
*LPNs are given advanced standing credit for NUR 111, NUR 112, NUR 113, and NUR 114. 23
SUMMER 2020
NUR 214 Nursing Transition Concepts 4
FALL 2020
NUR 211 Health Care Concepts 5
NUR 212 Health System Concepts 5
SPRING 2021
NUR 213 Complex Health Concepts 10
Total Program Course Credits: 47
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED FOR DEGREE: 70*
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Limited Entry Admission Process GTCC Health Sciences Programs
Phase I: Complete by January 17, 2020
Possess a current valid, unrestricted, and unencumbered LPN license.
Please print out a copy of your verification page and attach to your Health Sciences Program Application. The Registry is
available online at https://www.ncbon.com/licensure-listing-verify-a-license-verify-a-license
.
Complete the GTCC Admission Process (new applicants/former GTCC students).
Please complete the GTCC admission process, including the North Carolina Residency Determination Service (RDS) process.
To get started, visit https://www.gtcc.edu/admissions-and-aid/apply-now.php
Submit your official transcripts. Once received, transcripts are evaluated by GTCC’s Enrollment Services staff. PLEASE
ALLOW A MINIMUM OF TWO WEEKS FOR EVALUATION TO OCCUR! Approved transfer credits will be added to your
academic record as appropriate. Transfer credits from regionally-accredited colleges/universities must appear on your
GTCC WebAdvisor transcript in order to be considered for meeting minimum requirements or earning ranking points.
PLEASE CHECK THE STATUS OF YOUR ADMISSION PROCESS by visiting https://applicationstatus.gtcc.edu and
https://transcripts.gtcc.edu .
Complete a required Program Information Session.
You are required to complete an LPN to Associate Degree Nursing Bridge Information Session in order to apply to the
Summer 2020 Bridge program. Information Sessions completed for previous application cycles are not acceptable for
purposes of meeting this requirement.
This session will provide you with an overview of the curriculum, the minimum program admission requirements, faculty
expectations and discussion of class schedules and clinical requirements, preparing and submitting your Health Programs
Application packet, and the selection and notification process for the incoming class. At the completion of the session, you
will receive a GTCC ATI TEAS test pass.
The schedule of LIVE SESSIONS is available on the front of this packet. Sessions will last approximately 1 to 1.5 hours. Late
arrivals/early departures will not receive credit for having completed this session. All sessions are offered on the Jamestown
Campus in Hassell Health Technologies, and room locations will be posted in the lobby entrance areas.
ONLINE SESSIONS (Available after August 15, 2019): If you are unable to attend a seated Information Session, you must
study a PowerPoint presentation in the online Information session and then score 100% on a quiz. The instructions to
access the online information session are as follows:
If you are a current student at GTCC or you have already submitted an application to GTCC:
1. Go to online.gtcc.edu
and login using your GTCC Titan account.
2. Go to the bottom of the My Courses page and use the search field to find “LPN to Assoc. Degree Nursing Bridge
Information Session”. Enroll yourself in this course.
If you are a potential student at GTCC (meaning you have not submitted an application to GTCC at this time):
1. Go to coned.gtcc.edu. Use the “Create New Account” option on the main page. The account creation process ends with
you confirming a link in your email account.
2. Return to coned.gtcc.edu and login using your new account.
3. Go to the bottom of the My Courses page and use the search field to find “LPN to Assoc. Degree Nursing Bridge
Information Session”. Enroll yourself in this course.
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Demonstrate English and mathematics “College Readiness” levels.
You must be able to meet one of the following options for both subject areas:
COLLEGE ENGLISH READINESS
COLLEGE MATHEMATICS READINESS
Option 1: You have completed or received
transfer credit for ENG 111.
Option 2: You have completed or received
waiver credit for all of the following: DRE 096,
DRE 097, DRE 098
Option 3: You have completed or received
waiver credit for ENG 002 with a grade of P2
Option 4: You have completed or received
waiver credit for ENG 011
Option 1: You have completed or received transfer credit
for one of the following -- MAT 143, MAT 152, MAT 171
(or a higher-level math).
Option 2: You have completed or received waiver credit
for all of the following: DMA 010, DMA 020, DMA 030,
DMA 040, and DMA 050
Option 3: You have completed or received waiver credit
for MAT 003 with a minimum grade of P2
Option 4: You have completed or received waiver credit
for one of the following: MAT 043, MAT 052, or MAT 071
Phase II: Complete by 5:00pm on January 31, 2020
Take the Test of Essential Academic Skills (ATI TEAS). Score a minimum of “62”.
If you plan to take the ATI TEAS at GTCC, you must have completed the required Program Information Session in order
to obtain a GTCC testing pass from the Limited Entry Programs Office. The Testing Pass must be presented to the GTCC
Assessment Center (Jamestown Campus) on the day of your test. You may test twice in a 6-month period. The test fee is
$65 for GTCC students and $90 for non-GTCC students and is not covered by financial aid.
Scores from other colleges or Testing Centers will be accepted, but they must be from the ATI TEAS. Make sure to ask
what version they offer before registering for your test date. Study material may be purchased at www.atitesting.com
or
at the Jamestown Campus Bookstore.
Complete the Prerequisite General Education Course Requirements.
BIO 168 and BIO 169 must have been completed since 2010 with grades of “C” or better.
PSY 150 and PSY 241 completed with grades of “C” or better.
Once You Have Completed ALL of the Steps Listed above, Then You Have Completed the Program’s
Minimum Admission Requirements (MAR). You are Now Ready to Submit Your Health Sciences Program
Application to the Limited Entry Programs Office.
Gather Your Application Materials and Submit them by the 5pm Deadline.
Once you have completed all of the minimum admission requirements, gather all of the required documents, attach
them to the Health Sciences Program Application, and submit the packet to the Limited Entry Programs Office, located
in Hassell Health Technologies Center, Room 140 on the Jamestown campus. Application packets received after the
deadline will not be accepted.
Complete the Health Sciences Program Application.
Verify that all transcripts have been received and evaluated for transfer credit by GTCC before attaching a copy
of your WebAdvisor transcript! The Selection Committee will use this transcript to verify minimum requirements
and award ranking points!
Attach a copy of your ATI TEAS test results.
Attach all other documentation required on the Health Sciences Program Application Checklist (back page of
Application).
The Limited Entry Programs Office will offer a schedule of “Drop-In” times to review your application file in the weeks
prior to the deadline. Please contact the office at (336) 334-4822, ext. 50439, send an email to limitedentry@gtcc.edu
,
or visit the Office for more information on this schedule.
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Have Questions? Need Help?
Completing the GTCC admission process (application for admission, NC residence determination):
Please contact GTCC’s Admissions Office at (336) 334-4822, ext. 31125, or send an email to: admissions@gtcc.edu.
Checking the status of your admission application: Visit: https://applicationstatus.gtcc.edu/
Submitting your transcripts: Contact the Records and Transcripts Office at (336) 334-4822, ext. 50354 or 50161, or send an
email to transcripts@gtcc.edu.
Checking the status of the transcripts you have submitted to GTCC: Visit: https://transcripts.gtcc.edu/
General information on the Health Sciences Programs and their specific admission requirements: Visit the
Limited Entry Programs’ website at:
https://www.gtcc.edu/admissions-and-aid/admissions-requirements/limited-enrollment-
programs.php, call (336) 334-4822, ext. 50439, or send an email to limitedentry@gtcc.edu.
The Program Applicant Review and Selection Process
During the next 3-4 weeks after the Program Application Deadline, the Health Sciences Review Committee, comprised of various
Health Sciences Program Directors and faculty, the Dean of Health Sciences, and the Limited Entry Programs Office Staff, will review
all applications submitted by the deadline.
Applicants are ranked using a points system, and candidates will be selected, based on the total points earned. Ties will be
decided, based on the following system: 1) The applicant with the higher total points earned in the “General Education Courses”
ranking section; 2) The applicant with the higher TEAS composite score (if applicable); and 3) The date that the GTCC Admission
Application was submitted for the program of interest.
Each candidate who submits a Health Sciences Program Application to the Limited Entry Programs Office by 5pm on the specified
deadline will be notified in writing of the results of the selection process. Notification will be sent electronically to the applicant’s
GTCC email address.
Students must accept or decline a program position by submitting an Intent to Enroll Form within 10 business days of the date on
the acceptance letter. Failure to respond within the stated timeframe will result in the position being offered to an alternate. Once
a student declines a program position, the decision may not be reversed.
A student has 15 business days from the date on the notification letter to contest the results of the selection process. The request
for review of the results must be submitted in writing to the Division Dean. The Division Dean will render a decision within 10
business days of receipt of the written request. The Division Dean’s decision is final.
Program Orientation, Advising/Registration, and Enrollment
Once a position in a program of study is accepted, the student will then communicate with the Program Director regarding all matters
related to program orientation, advising/registration, and enrollment.
The student is required to attend all program orientations, meetings, or other events scheduled prior to the start of classes. Failure
to attend without prior approval from the Program Director will result in a letter of termination from the Program Director/Division
Dean, and point deductions may apply for future applications to the same program. An alternate may be selected to fill the position,
as decided by the Program Director.
The student must be enrolled in program classes by the first day of the semester. Failure to enroll will result in a letter of
termination from the Program Director/Division Dean. Point deductions may apply for future applications to the same program,
unless the student notifies the Program Director and the Limited Entry Programs Office, in writing, prior to the first day of the
semester. An alternate may be selected to fill the position, as decided by the Program Director.
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A student who enrolls in first-semester classes for the program and withdraws from the program or is dropped from the program
within that semester must complete the entire program admission process if he/she wishes to apply for a future program entry.
Ranking point deductions may apply for future applications to the same program.
The GTCC Health Sciences Limited Entry Process is not to be regarded as a contract between GTCC and students. GTCC reserves the right to
change any provisions or requirements with adequate notice and minimum disruption to students.
Important Notes to Health Science Program Applicants
Program faculty reserve the right to revise or change course requirements in accordance with applicable state laws, college
requirements, accreditation standards, and/or at the discretion of the faculty. By accepting admission into the program, the
students agrees to at all times abide by the program requirements and procedures as set forth in the Student Handbook and the
respective course syllabus issued at the beginning of each term for each course. The student is bound by such requirements and
procedures regardless of whether they were established before or after the date of enrollment in the program. Changes made after
the publication of the Handbook will be posted as an addendum to the Handbook.
Most programs require students to have a criminal background check, a drug screen, and an OIG review (Office of Inspector General)
upon admission. Healthcare agencies that are utilized for clinical and/or internship experiences require this evaluation. If a student
is denied agency access due to a positive check or screening, the students may not be able to complete the clinical education
experiences, which will result in the inability to continue in the health science program. Screening may also be required after
graduation by examination boards, state licensing boards, and employing agencies. Pending the outcome, a graduate may be
disqualified from examination eligibility, state licensure, and/or employment.
Students must achieve a GPA of 2.0 or better in order to graduate. Students who receive a grade of “D” in a general education
course (other than BIO or CHM) can graduate as long as their GPA is at least 2.0. However, a grade of “D” in a general education
course will not transfer to another institution, nor will GTCC accept a grade of “D” for credit from another institution. Students must
achieve a “C” or better in BIO, CHM, and program major courses. Students who do not achieve a “C” or better in these courses will
be suspended from the program.
(From the Nursing Handbook) Nursing Students who make a grade of “D” or “F” in courses with a prefix of NUR or BIO will be
suspended from the nursing program. Nursing students who do not meet a benchmark in a course will receive a “D” in the course.
If You Have Questions about the Health Sciences Limited Entry Admission Process, Please Contact:
Limited Entry Programs Office
140 Hassell Health Technologies Center, Room 140 Jamestown Campus; (336) 334-4822, ext. 50439; limitedentry@gtcc.edu
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LPN to Associate Degree Nursing Bridge Program Summer 2020 Entry
CALCULATION OF POINTS FOR RANKING AND SELECTION
General Education Courses Required to Complete the Associate Degree Nursing Bridge Program
Course Possible Points
Semester/Year Course
Was Completed
My Grade
Ranking
Points
Remember… these four courses are REQUIRED to be completed prior to applying (See Phase II Program Admission Requirements)!
*BIO 168 (completed since 2010) A = 8, B = 4
*BIO 169 (completed since 2010) A = 8, B = 4
*PSY 150 A = 4, B = 2 N/A
*PSY 241 A = 4, B = 2 N/A
The following general education courses are not required for admission to the Bridge program, but they are required to graduate
from the program. Applicants who take these courses by the January 31, 2020 deadline and make an A or B will receive ranking points
for the courses. It is highly recommended that these courses be taken before starting the Bridge program; otherwise, they must be
taken while in the program. Additionally, taking these courses before the January 31, 2020 deadline may increase applicants’ chances
of being accepted into the program.
ENG 111 A = 4, B = 2 N/A
ENG 112 or ENG 114 A = 4, B = 2 N/A
HUM/FA Elective: Must select from ART 111,
ART 114, ART 115, HUM 115, MUS 110, MUS
112, PHI 215, or PHI 240
A = 4, B = 2 N/A
Points Earned for This Section:
Completion of Additional Courses Not Required for Degree
Course
Possible
Points
Semester/Year Course
Was Completed
My Grade
Ranking
Points
MAT 143, MAT 152, or MAT 171 with a “B” or higher 2 N/A
CHM 131/131A, both
with a “B” or higher, or
CHM 151 with a “B” or higher (completed since 2010)
2
BIO 175 or BIO 275 with a “B” or higher
(completed since 2010)
2
Points Earned for This Section:
ATI TEAS Score Range
ATI TEAS Score Range Possible Points Ranking Points
65—71
2
72—78
4
79—85
6
86—92
8
93—100
10
Points Earned for This Section:
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Completion of Related Experiences
Completion of College-Level Academic Programs:
Possible
Points
Points
Awarded
Completion of a Master’s Degree or higher in any field of study from a regionally-accredited institution 6
Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in any field of study from a regionally-accredited institution 4
Completion of the Practical Nursing Diploma Program at GTCC 4
Completion of an Associate’s Degree in any field of study from a regionally-accredited institution 3
Completion of a Diploma program in any field of study other than the Practical Nursing Program at GTCC
at a regionally-accredited institution
2
Points Awarded for This Section:
TOTAL RANKING POINTS EARNED
Criteria Total Points
Completion of General Education Courses Required for Degree
Completion of Additional Courses Not Required for Degree
ATI TEAS Score Range
Completion of Related Experiences
TOTAL POINTS:
Health Sciences Program Application
(Revised July 2019)
Return this Application to:
Limited Entry Programs Office Hassell Health Technologies Center, Rm. 140 Jamestown Campus
(336) 334-4822, ext. 50439; email: limitedentry@gtcc.edu
Please PRINT OR TYPE the information below. It is the applicant’s responsibility to notify GTCC
IN ADVANCE OF SUBMITTING THIS APPLICATION of any name, address, or telephone changes.
Name
Last First Middle GTCC Student ID Number (not SSN)
Address
Number Street Apt. Number
Telephone
City State Zip Daytime
GTCC Email Address Alternate Email
Indicate the program to which you are applying for admission.
NOTE: A separate application must be completed for each program if applying to more than one program.
LPN to A.A.S. Nursing Bridge Degree (summer 2020) Application Deadline is January 31, 2020
Nursing A.A.S. Degree (fall 2020) Application Deadline is February 14, 2020
Nursing RIBN Associate Degree to B.S.N Program (fall 2020) Application Deadline is February 28, 2020
Dental Hygiene A.A.S. Degree (fall 2020) Application Deadline is March 13, 2020
Dental Assisting Diploma (fall 2020) Application Deadline is March 27, 2020
NEW PROGRAM! Surgical Technology A.A.S Degree (fall 2020) Application Deadline is April 10, 2020
Pharmacy Technology Diploma (fall 2020) Application Deadline is April 17, 2020
Pharmacy Technology Diploma to A.A.S. Bridge (fall 2020) Application Deadline is April 17, 2020
Medical Assisting A.A.S. Degree (fall 2020) Application Deadline is May 15, 2020
Radiography A.A.S. Degree (fall 2020) Application Deadline is May 22, 2020
Physical Therapist Assistant A.A.S. Degree (fall 2020) Application Deadline is May 29, 2020
Health Information Technology A.A.S. Degree (fall 2020) Application Deadline is June 12, 2020
________________________________________________________________________________________________
Have you previously been accepted to or enrolled in the SAME program @ GTCC
to which you are applying? Yes (______________________________________) No
Semester/Year
LIMITED ENTRY PROGRAMS OFFICE USE ONLY
Application Packet Received/Verified on (date/time): _________________________
Signature of LE Office Staff: __________________________________________________
Health Sciences Program Application Checklist
I understand that ALL required documentation must be attached to the Health Sciences Program Application at the time it is
submitted. I understand that, once I submit my application, nothing can be added to or removed from my file.
I verify that all high school/GED and college transcripts (if applicable) have been received by GTCC and that any applicable
transfer credit has been awarded.
I completed the mandatory Program Information Session for the program to which I am applying (select one option).
I completed a “seated” Program Information Session on (Date): OR
I completed the online Program Information Session and Quiz on (Date): .
I have attached a copy of my GTCC Unofficial WebAdvisor Transcript. I understand that my final grades, including all
applicable transfer credits, must be posted to my GTCC transcript by the deadline date to be considered for verification of
having met the minimum admission requirements and for earning possible ranking points in the selection process.
Program-Specific Admission Criteria: I have attached the following supporting documentation to demonstrate completion
of the following program-specific admission criteria:
Associate Degree Nursing and Practical
Nursing Applicants
LPN to Associate Degree Nursing Bridge Applicants
Dental Hygiene,
Radiography, and Physical
Therapist Assistant
Applicants
ATI TEAS Score Report
ATI TEAS Score Report
ATI TEAS Score Report
Current NC Nurse Aide Certification
Verification from the NC DHSR
Access the Registry at:
https://www.ncnar.org/verify_listings1.jsp
Current Unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse
Verification from the NC Board of Nursing
Access the License Verification System at:
https://apps.ncbon.com/LicenseVerification/Search.aspx
Completion of Related Experience (See the “Calculation of Points for Ranking and Selection” sheet for specific items
accepted for submission: I understand that any supporting documentation of related experience that I wish to submit must
also be attached to this application in order to be considered for ranking points. I verify that I have attached the following
items to document this experience:
Description of Item You Wish to Be Considered for Related Experience Ranking Points:
Documentation to Verify
Experience (Please check)
Documentation Attached
Documentation Attached
Documentation Attached
Documentation Attached
Documentation Attached
Documentation Attached
Documentation Attached
__________________________________________________________________ ___________________
Signature of Applicant Date