Nursing Program Transfer Application

Nursing Program Transfer Application

Completion of this application does not in itself grant transfer to the Nursing Program. 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 any questions regarding the Nursing Program Transfer application, please contact Mrs. Allison Spillman at (251) 580-4978 or allison.spillman@coastalalabama.edu.
Transfer Policy

The transfer policy applies to students desiring to transfer between ACCS institutions. The Coastal Alabama Nursing Program follows the same criteria for requests outside ACCS institutions. Students complete the Nursing Program at the campus for which the student was admitted. No transfer is allowed between campuses except in extenuating circumstances, i.e. a student who begins the program at Monroeville may not transfer to Bay Minette after completion of the first semester. Criteria for transfer are as follows:
1. Must meet minimum admission standards for the Nursing Program.

2. Must possess a grade of C or better in all Nursing Program required courses taken at another institution and possess a minimum of a 2.0 cumulative GPA at time of transfer.

3. Must provide a letter of eligibility for progression from the Dean/Director of previous Nursing Program.

4. Must comply with all program policy requirements at accepting institution.

5. Must complete at least 25% of the Nursing Program required for degree/certificate at the accepting institution.

6. Must meet acceptability criteria for placement at clinical agencies for clinical experiences.

7. The last nursing course in which a student was enrolled cannot be more than 12 months old.

8. Acceptance of transfer student into Nursing Programs is limited by the number of faculty and clinical facilities available. Meeting minimal standards does not guarantee acceptance.

9.Student selection for transfer is based on GPA in Nursing Program required courses.

10.Must complete the Nursing Transfer Application and attach unofficial transcripts from the previous Nursing Program. Transfer applications must be received before the last three weeks of the semester prior to the requested transfer semester.

11.Must submit copy of syllabi for all nursing courses taken outside the two-year college statewide system including outline of specifc content covered in each course.

12.Attach a copy of ACT score as outlined.

13.Students accepted for transfer into the Coastal Alabama Community College Nursing Program will be required to demonstrate the following competencies as appropriate to the course(s):
- Pass a comprehensive written exam at 75% within two attempts.
- Demonstrate acceptable skills proficiency for the following within two attempts:
  - Head-to-Toe Assessment
  - Medication Administration by all legal routes for nurses
  - Vital signs check and interpretation
  - IV therapy (IV start, IV administration of a medication, identification of complications, etc.)
  - Sterile procedure (dressing change, tracheostomy suction, and/or urinary catheterization.)
Personal Data
Last Name*
First Name*
Middle Initial*
Maiden Name (If Applicable)
Mailing Address*

Street Address

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Postal / Zip Code
Student Phone Number*
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Coastal Alabama Email Address*
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Coastal A#*
Personal Email Address*
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Emergency Contact Name*
Emergency Contact Phone Number*
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Education

List all colleges attended, including current college. *

	Name of College (Do Not Abbreviate)	Dates Attended	Degree (If Completed)
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Second College
Third College
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Fifth College
Sixth College

An ACT composite score of 18 or higher is required for the ADN program (no minimum score is required for the 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 in our system.Official ACT score from ACT.org (NOT a screenshot from the ACT website).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. *

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Your name as listed when taking the above ACT exam:*
For which campus do wish to tranfer?*

Thomasville/MonroevilleBrewton/AtmoreBay Minette/Fairhope
Which Nursing Program are you transferring from?*
Please upload unofficial transcripts from all courses taken in the previous Nursing Program.*

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Please upload copies of syllabi for all nursing courses taken outside the two-year college statewide system, including outline of specific content covered in each course.*

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A Letter of Good Standing from the Program Director/Dean must be emailed to Mrs. Allison Spillman at allison.spillman@coastalalabama.edu indicating you have not been dismissed for disciplinary or unsafe practice and are eligible to continue in the program. The letter should also include the college attended for nursing school and dates enrolled.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Transfer applications must be received no later than 3 weeks before the end of the semester prior to transfer. If accepted for transfer, you will be required to submit documentation of a health exam as well as specific health records for clinical clearance.
By signing this application, you are confirming understanding of the Nursing Program transfer guidelines. In addition, you are confirming this application is complete in its entirety. *

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