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Unconditional admission to the college.  \n2. Receipt of completed application for admission to practical nursing program before published deadline.  \n3. A minimum established score on accepted examination:  \na. ATI TEAS-A minimum TOTAL score of 65%(PROFICIENT level) on the ATI TEAS examination. Scores are valid for two years. -OR  \nb. NLN Pre-Admission (PAX) examination-A minimum composite score of 120 on the NLN Pre-Admission (PAX) examination. Scores are valid for two years. -OR  \nc. ACT-A minimum COMPOSITE score of 21 on the ACT examination. Scores are valid for two years. -OR  \nd. HESI “A2 Assessment” test with 75% or greater on each of the three (3) sections (math, grammar and reading) . Scores are valid for two years.  \n4. A minimum of 2.5 GPA cumulative high school GPA for students without prior college courses (GED will be used if applicable) . OR  \n5. A minimum 2.5 GPA for nursing core courses.  \n6. Meet the essential functions for nursing.  \n7. Eligible for ENG101, BIO201, and MTH100 .  \nAdmission to the practical nursing program is competitive and the number of students admitted is limited by the number of faculty and availability of clinical facilities. Meeting minimal requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the practical nursing program.  \nCALCULATION OF POINTS  \nAfter meeting all minimum requirements, applicants are rank-ordered using a point system based on:  \n1. ATI TEAS total score or NLN Pre-Admission (PAX) or ACT examination composite score (Must be less than 3 years old) .  \n2. Points from Nursing required college courses (i.e. ENG101, MTH100 or higher, BIO201 and BIO202) . Points for grades are as follows: A = 3 points, B = 2 points, and C = 1 point. *  \n3. Additional points*  \n\n| Additional\u003Cbr>Points\u003Cbr>Awarded | Criteria\u003Cbr>Applicant has… |\n| --- | --- |\n| Ten (10) | Completed and been awarded a practical nursing certificate at CVCC-OR- |\n|  | Completed and been awarded an A.A.S. in Medical Assisting at CVCC. |\n| Five (5) | Completed ENG 101, MTH 100 or higher, BIO 201 and BIO 202 with a grade of ‘C’ or higher at CVCC or at another institution. -OR- |\n|  | Completed a minimum of twelve (12) hours of college-level coursework at CVCC. -OR- |\n|  | Been awarded a Medical Assisting short certificate (Medical Assisting, Phlebotomy, Electronic Health Records Specialist, Medical Administrative Assistant) at CVCC. |\n| Three (3) | Completed NAS100: Long-term Care Nursing Assistant and received a ‘C’ or higher at CVCC. -OR- |\n|  | Completed MAT218: EKG Technician and received a ‘C’ or higher at CVCC. -OR- |\n\n\n|  | Received nationally accredited medical assisting certification. Certification must be current. 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