In accordance with the College policy as stated in the College Catalog, this publication is not to be construed as a contract between the student and the Practical Nursing Program. All programs within the Division of Allied Health reserve the right to make changes at any time in individual courses, the curriculum leading to a degree or certificate, as well as policies contained in the PN Information Packet, College Catalog, student handbooks, and web. Students are required to be familiar with and observe all rules and regulations of the college.

Admission

Students are admitted to the Practical Nursing Program (PN) every third semester. Students who wish to be considered for admission to the PN program must meet the following criteria:

1.  Fulfill all college admission requirements

2.  Be at least 18 years of age

3.  Submit official high school transcript documenting graduation from high
     school or official Arkansas High School Diploma/GED certificate and official transcripts
     from all previously attended colleges to the Registrar's office and PN Program Coordinator.
     These documents must be received in the nursing department office on the DeWitt campus
     by the application deadline date.

4.  Document a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average in all courses
     taken at PCCUA

5.  Provide SAT, ACT, or ASSET/COMPASS scores taken within the last 4
     years that meet the minimum skill level in reading, math, and English or    
     complete all required developmental courses prior to making application to
     the nursing program.

6.  Complete EH 113, Freshman English I, or higher with a grade of  “C”
     or better

7.  Submit a completed PN Program application to the PN Program Coordinator on the
     DeWitt campus. The application must be received by mail in the nursing department on the
     DeWitt campus by October 14, 2008. Applications are accepted by mail only.

Students who speak English as a second language must also take the Compass
exam to prove proficiency in English by testing into Freshman English I and requiring
no developmental reading.

MEETING THE MINIMUM CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION OR TAKING REQUIRED
DEVELOPMENTAL/MATH COURSES DOES NOT GUARANTEE
ADMISSION TO THE PN PROGRAM.

Students who meet minimum admission criteria will be accepted unless the number of qualified applicants exceeds space available. In this case, the selection process will be implemented, and admission will become competitive.

Selection Process

1.  Qualified applicants will be ranked according to the final letter grade received  in EH 113.

2.   When two or more qualified applicants have an equal final letter grade in EH 113, applicants will be admitted according to the date and time the application was received in the nursing department office on the DeWitt campus.

Applicants not selected for admission and/or applicants who elect not to enroll in the Practical Nursing Program must repeat the application process that includes submitting a new application to the Practical Nursing Program.

Admission After Application Deadline

When space is available, qualified applicants who apply after the deadline will be considered for admission on a first-come,
first-served basis.

Enrollment Process

Before enrolling in first semester practical nursing courses, the student must provide the following documents: