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| Home | Health Programs | Nursing | Frequently Asked Questions |
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Frequently Asked QuestionsQuestion: What courses should I take first? Answer: You need to complete BIOL 2010/2011, BIOL 2020/2021 (with a grade of "C" or better), and all required developmental education courses. You must also complete computer competency during first 30 hours of coursework and before applying to nursing. Question: What courses do I need to get into nursing? Answer: You must 1) complete BIOL 2010/2011, BIOL 2020/2021 (with a grade of "C" or better in all science courses) 2) complete all required developmental education courses 3) complete computer competency. For career mobility, students will be ranked on classes completed through fall semester. Students applying for fall clinical admission will be ranked on classes completed at the end of spring semester. Students applying for spring clinical admission will be ranked on classes completed at the end of fall semester. Question: Do I need to take micro? Answer: Microbiology BIOL 2230/2231 must be completed before the beginning of the third semester of clinical nursing. When BIOL 2230/2231 is taken, a grade of "C" or better must by achieved for admission or progression in clinical nursing. Completion of BIOL 2230/2231 with a grade of "B" or better will be considered in your ranking score for admission. Question: Do I need to take Math? Answer: Yes, nursing majors must complete MATH 1530 or an approved General Education math course. Question: Do I need to complete the general education requirements before I apply to nursing? Answer: The required courses are BIOL 2010/2011, BIOL 2020/2021 and completion of the computer competency. After completing these courses, you certainly are encouraged to begin taking the required general education courses. Answer: The application, which can be obtained from the Health Programs Office Tech 104, or offices at the Claiborne County, Greeneville, and Sevierville campuses must be submitted by the designated deadlines: For Fall Semester admission - January 31st of the year the student elects to participate in the selection process. (Courses taken through Spring semester of the year the student elects to participate will be considered.) For Spring Semester admission - October 1st prior to the Spring the student elects to participate in the selection process. (Courses taken through Fall semester prior to the Spring will be considered.) For Career Mobility admission - January 31st of the year the student elects to participate in the selection process. (Courses taken through Fall semester prior to the application deadline will be considered.) Revised 8/1/08
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