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Nov 22, 2024
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2016-2017 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Pre-Nursing (221-156-02) Career Studies Certificate
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Purpose: This career studies certificate program offers foundational courses from the A.A.S. in the Nursing curriculum to prepare students for entry into the Nursing Program. Although completion of this certificate does not guarantee admission to the program, the career studies certificate provides a curriculum that accurately reflects the intentions and goals of the students enrolled.
Admission Requirements: High school prerequisites needed prior to submission of nursing application include one year each of algebra and chemistry or the equivalent of the high school courses at an accredited college or university. These courses must be completed with a minimum grade of “C.” Students not having the necessary prerequisites may fulfill the Nursing Program admission requirements at Thomas Nelson by enrolling in the appropriate courses listed below and receiving a minimum grade of “C” or “P” as appropriate. The following courses meet the Nursing Program prerequisite requirement:
Chemistry: Any of the following: CHM 1 , CHM 101 , or CHM 111 . This requirement will be waived if the student has a documented passing grade in any higher level CHM course.
Algebra: Math Modules 1-5. This requirement will be waived if the student has a documented passing grade in any higher level MTH course.
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Nursing Program Prerequisites:
In addition to the high school prerequisites, the following courses MUST be completed before applying to the Nursing Program.
Total Minimum Credits 29
1BIO courses used to satisfy degree requirement must be taken within five (5) years of application to the Nursing Program.
2Nursing program promotion policy requires that students complete BIO 101 , BIO 141 , BIO 142 , BIO 150 and ENG 111 with a grade of “C” or higher.
For additional information about this program, contact the Health Professions Division office at 757-258-6531 or email healthprofessions@tncc.edu.
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