Nursing Program Application

Nursing Program Application

Thank you for your interest in Coastal Alabama's Nursing Program! Please note that no changes may be made to the application once it is submitted. If more than one application is submitted, only the latest application will be considered. I understand that completion of this application is a component of the student profile and does not in itself grant admission to the Nursing Program. I understand a new application must be submitted if I am not selected and wish to reapply. Students currently enrolled in the Nursing Program cannot submit an application for acceptance for a future semester. I certify that the information given in this application is true and correct. I understand that providing false information may be deemed sufficient reason to dismiss the student and/or to refuse admission. All application materials become the property of Coastal Alabama Community College. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the Nursing and Allied Health Department has received all of the requested documentation. If applying for another health program, documentation must be provided with each application. All information must be submitted by the appropriate deadline or the application will be considered incomplete. It is recommended that applicants check with the Admissions Office, at (251) 580-2111, to confirm active status and confirm all transcripts are on file and up to date. For questions regarding the Nursing Program application, contact Mrs. Alexis Phillips at (251) 580-4978 or alexis.phillips@coastalalabama.edu.
Minimum Admission Standards
1. Submit/resubmit an application to the college, if not currently enrolled in a course at Coastal Alabama.

2. Original transcripts from ALL previous post-secondary institutions attended, along with high school transcripts, must be received in the Registrar’s office by the application deadline. Post-secondary institutions include schools, colleges, technical institutes, or any facility offering education after graduation from high school. Unlike routine college admission, the Nursing Division does not allow one semester for receipt of transcripts. Transcripts must be sent directly from the institution’s Registrar to Coastal Alabama’s Registrar. Hand delivered or student copies of transcripts are not accepted.

3. Submit a completed Nursing Program Application by the deadline.

4. Attach ACT score as outlined.

5. A minimum 2.5 GPA is required on a 4.0 scale based on the required academic core courses. The core college courses are English Composition I; Intermediate College Algebra or higher-level math, such as Pre-Calculus, Finite Mathematics, or Statistics (Mathematical Applications is accepted for the PN program); Anatomy & Physiology; Anatomy & Physiology II; Human Growth & Development; Speech; Microbiology; and a Humanities elective, such as Art or Music Appreciation, Philosophy, Theater, Religion, or a foreign language. Microbiology and a Humanities elective are not required courses for the PN certificate and are not calculated in core GPA; however, points for eligibility are awarded for completion.

6. A minimum of 2.5 cumulative GPA is required for high school students without prior college work (GED acceptable).

7. Eligibility is required for English Composition I, Intermediate College Algebra (Mathematical Applications for PN applicants), and Anatomy & Physiology I, if not previously taken.

8. Good standing with the College, including a minimum overall, cumulative GPA of 2.0.

9. Meet the Essential Eligibility Criteria for Nursing.
Nursing Program Essential Eligibility Criteria
Are you currently enrolled in Coastal Alabama Community College? (If NO, go to Coastal Alabama Community College Website; click on "Admissions+Aid"; click on "Apply Now"; click on the appropriate application).*

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Education
Have you previously been admitted to a nursing program OTHER THAN Coastal Alabama Community College, Faulkner State, Jefferson Davis, or Alabama Southern? If YES, a Letter of Good Standing from that Program Director/Dean must be emailed to Mrs. Alexis Phillips at alexis.phillips@coastalalabama.edu indicating you have not been dismissed for disciplinary or unsafe practice. The letter should also include the college attended for nursing school, dates enrolled, and reason for withdrawal or non-progression. NOTE: Letters received after the deadline render an application incomplete. Incomplete applications are not considered. Contact alexis.phillips@coastalalabama.edu prior to the application deadline to confirm receipt of a Letter of Good Standing.*

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If you have been previously admitted to a nursing program as outlined above, for which school were you admitted? (No abbreviations)

List all post-secondary institutions attended, including current institution. Post-secondary institutions include schools, colleges, technical institutes, or any facility offering education after graduation from high school. Transcripts for each institution attended must be sent directly from the institution’s Registrar to Coastal Alabama’s Registrar. Hand delivered or student copies of transcripts are not accepted.*

	Name of Institution (Do Not Abbreviate)	Dates Attended	Degree (If Completed)
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Third Institution
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An ACT composite score of 18 or higher, national or residual, is required for the Associate Degree in Nursing (RN) Program. No minimum ACT score is required for the Practical Nursing (PN) program. The applicant's ACT results must be attached to this application. There is no expiration date on ACT for the Nursing Program.
Please select one of the approved methods for ACT results on this application.*

Official or unofficial high school transcript documenting ACT score.Official ACT Residual score from Coastal Alabama or other Alabama Community College.Official ACT score from ACT.org (Screenshots from the ACT website MUST include the applicant's first and last name).ACT score from OneACCS account. To confirm an official ACT composite score is recorded on the student’s account, log-in to OneACCS and click on “Student Profile” then “Prior Education and Testing.” The student's full name must be included on the attachment.
Please upload your ACT results as outlined above. Only PDF or Word format submissions will be accepted. *

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Your name as listed when taking the above ACT exam:*
Three (3) extra points may be awarded towards admission if the student is currently certified in a health occupation that requires direct contact with patients, such as Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Licensed Basic or Advanced EMT, Certified Dental Assistant, Certified Veterinary Technician, Certified Phlebotomist, or Certified Surgical Technologist. Are you certified in a health occupation?*

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If you are certified in a health occupation, please upload proof of certification. Proof of certification must be submitted for consideration on this application.

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Nursing Program Information
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I am applying for SPRING semester program entry. Applications accepted August 1 - October 1.I am applying for SUMMER semester program entry. Applications accepted January 1 - March 1.I am applying for FALL semester program entry. Applications accepted April 1 - June 1.

APPLICATION DEADLINES:
Application dates are listed below. All applications must be received by the end of the day on the last date of the application cycle in order to be considered.
o Spring Admission: Applications accepted August 1 – October 1.
o Summer Admission: Applications accepted January 1 – March 1.
o Fall Admission: Applications accepted April 1 – June 1.

When will students be notified of admittance?
Letters are emailed to Coastal Alabama student email addresses within 6 weeks of the application deadline notifying whether or not the applicant is accepted into the nursing program. Please wait the entire 6-week period after the application deadline before contacting the nursing office regarding the status of an application. For questions regarding the Nursing Program application, contact Mrs. Alexis Phillips at (251) 580-4978 or alexis.phillips@coastalalabama.edu. No changes can be made to the campus location after acceptance to the program.

Applicants who are unable to access their student email account should contact the helpdesk at 251-580-4900.

Note: Students accepted into the Practical Nursing program are not allowed
to transfer into the traditional ADN (RN) track when the third semester of the PN curriculum has been completed.
By signing this application, you are confirming understanding of the Nursing Program and application requirements. In addition, you are confirming this application is complete in its entirety. *

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