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The mobility option is for Licensed Practical Nurses who graduated from a state-approved school of practical nursing and hold a current, active, and unencumbered Alabama Practical Nursing license. This license must be maintained throughout the program. Proof of licensure must be on file.

Students are admitted according to the following priority:

1. First time generic students.
2. Mobility LPNs.
3. Second year readmissions.
4. First year readmissions.
5. Applicants with previous nursing education.
MOBILITY OPTION: In addition to the general admission requirements*, students applying to the mobility option must:

1. Have completed BIO 201, BIO 202, ENG 101, and MTH100 or higher level math with a grade of "C" or higher.

2. Possess and maintain a current, active, and unencumbered Alabama LPN license. Proof must be on file.

3. Be a graduate of a state approved school of practical nursing. Proof must be on file.

4. Must have documentation of employment with a health care agency as an LPN for a minimum of 500-clock hours within the 12 months prior to admission. Proof must be on file.

5. Graduates of the approved Alabama College System PN standardized curriculum may be eligible to enter the ADN program during the third semester within taking NUR200 if graduation occurred within the previous two years. All other Licensed Practical Nurses' must successfully complete NUR200.

6. MEET THE ADN APPLICATION DEADLINE: For the mobility option the deadline is:

Spring Admission - October 15 (NUR200 required)
Summer Admission - February 15 (NUR200 exempted)

A Completed Application Must Include the Following Items:

1. Completed NW-SCC Application for Admission

2. Completed Nursing Program Application

3. All High School Transcripts or GED

4. All College Transcripts

5. Proof of current active unencumbered Alabama LPN license

6. Proof of a minimum of 500 clock hours worked in a health care agency within the last 12 months

7. Completion of TEAS V entrance test current within three years of application deadline.

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered unless space is available.

Preference will be given to graduates of Northwest-Shoals Community College LPN program who have a minimum of 2.50 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale based on the most recent 24 credit hours completed.

Students are selected for admission into the ADN program based on academic performance and space availability. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. Since class size is limited, students with the strongest academic record will be selected.

Applicants will be notified in writing by the ADN office of acceptance into the ADN program.

Meeting the essential functions or technical standards required for nursing.

Complete drug testing (both yearly and at random at student's expense) as directed by Health Studies Division. Further information in writing regarding required drug testing is available from the Health Studies Division.

*General admission requirements also include:

 
  • eligibility for unconditional admission to the college
 
  • minimum 2.50 cumulative grade point average on all college work attempted including practical nursing program
 
  • Completion of TEAS V entrance test current within three years of application deadline.

 

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