Advanced Placement Nursing - STEPS Sessions - June 2021

1. Associate Degree Nursing -
Advanced Placement for LPNs
and Certified Paramedics
STRATEGIES TO ENHANCE PROGRAM SUCCESS

2. Overview
 3 semester program
 Admission is based on weighted criteria.
 Application Dates
• January 1st – 31st : to apply for a seat in the Summer semester class (May
start). 32 students will be accepted for this class, which is held at the
Grand Strand campus.
• May 1st – May 31st: to apply for a seat in the Fall semester class (August
start). 24 students will be accepted for this class, which is held at the
Grand Strand campus.
 Early, late, or incomplete applications will not be reviewed for admission.

3. Application Requirements
 Must be admitted to the College and currently eligible for enrollment.
 Complete all 9 Nursing Core Courses with a minimum grade of “C” and a GPA of 2.75. All
courses must be within the required time limits. Further information about these courses is
provide on the next slide.
 Take the TEAS-V test. You must have a minimum TEAS composite score of 65. Further
information about the TEAS test is provided on upcoming slides.
 Submit a copy of your current LPN license or current, valid, unrestricted SC or National
Paramedic Certificate with your application to the Admissions office on any campus.
 Applicants must not have more than 1 unsuccessful (D, F, or WF) attempt in a Nursing (RN)
course within the last 2 years (24 months) at HGTC or any other college.
 Applicants must not have been unsuccessful (D, F, W, or WF) in the same Nursing (RN) course
twice within the last 2 years (24 months) at HGTC or any other college.
 Applicants must not have been unsuccessful (D, F, or WF) in two different Nursing (RN)
courses within the last 2 years (24 months) at HGTC or any other college.

4. Nursing Core Courses
The following 9 courses must be completed with a grade of ‘C’ or higher, minimum GPA of
2.75 and within the time limits, where indicated:
1. English Composition I (ENG 101)
2. English Composition II (ENG 102)
3. Anatomy and Physiology I (BIO 210 - has a prerequisite of BIO 112 or 101)
4. Anatomy and Physiology II (BIO 211 – 5 year time limit*)
5. Microbiology (BIO 225 – 5 year time limit*)
6. General Psychology (PSY 201)
7. Public Speaking (SPC 205)
8. Either College Algebra or Probability and Statistics (MAT 110/120 – 10 year time limit)
9. One Humanities course
*For BIO 211 and 225, a 10 year time limit applies to applicants who hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s
Degree.

5. TEAS Test
 The Test for Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) is a 4-hour computer-based test that covers Reading, Math, English, and
Science, with an additional 30 minutes for a dry run prior to the exam.
 As of March 1, 2021, students will be responsible for paying for the TEAS exam. The TEAS exam is no longer free as of
March 1, 2021. The cost of the TEAS Exam is $87 (includes registration and remote proctoring fees).
 The test is offered remotely on Tuesdays at 9:00 am and on Thursdays at 12:00 pm.
 Testing candidates can only retest every 3 months. Failure to wait three months to retest will cause the new score to
be invalid.
 TEAS scores are valid for 2 years.
 Test prep resources are available at http://libguides.hgtc.edu/testprep/teas.
 To register for the TEAS exam please visit www.atitesting.com. (Detailed instructions on next slide.)
 For questions, contact the HGTC Testing Center at teas-testing@hgtc.edu.

6. TEAS Test
To register for the TEAS exam, go directly to the TEAS website at www.atitesting.com:
1. First, create an account if you are not already a registered user. (For step-by-step directions for creating
an ATI account, click here). Please note, if taking the exam for Horry-Georgetown Technical College,
select Horry-Georgetown Technical, College Grand Strand ADN.
2. Once you have an ATI account, you will need to go to the ATI page to register and pay for the exam. Click
login.
3. Enter your username and password you provided.
4. Click on the link to the online store which is at the top of the ATI homepage.
5. In the navigation pane on the left side of the screen, click Register for TEAS@ATI.
6. You should now be at the registration screen, and you will need to follow the prompts to register and
pay.
7. For questions, contact the HGTC Testing Center at 843-349-5248 or at teas-testing@hgtc.edu.

7. Weighted Criteria for Acceptance
 The scoring criteria on the next slide is used to determine which applicants will be accepted into the Advanced
Placement Nursing program.
 January 1st – January 31st Application period: This is to begin the program in the Summer Semester (May
start). A total of 32 top-qualified students with the highest number of points will be selected to begin in the
Summer semester at the Grand Strand campus only.
 May 1st - May 31st Application period: This is to begin in the Fall Semester (August start). A total of 24 top-
qualified students with the highest number of points will be selected to begin in the Fall semester the Grand
Strand campus only.
 Acceptance depends on your points vs. the points of the other applicants at that time. Therefore, points
required for acceptance to the program will change with each review period.
 Acceptance into the Nursing program is limited and competitive. There is no guarantee of acceptance. Your
grades are very important. Even though the minimum GPA requirement is 2.75, you should strive for a much
higher GPA.

8. Advanced Placement
Nursing Admission
Scoring Criteria
Completed 9 Nursing core courses GPA Points Earned
3.88-4.00 GPA 10
3.76-3.87 GPA 9
3.63-3.75 GPA 8
3.51-3.62 GPA 7
3.38-3.5 GPA 6
3.26-3.37 GPA 5
3.13-3.25 GPA 4
3.01-3.12 GPA 3
2.88-3.0 GPA 2
2.75-2.87 GPA 1
Completed at least 8 credit hours of the 9
Nursing core courses (BIO210, BIO211,
BIO225, ENG101, ENG102, MAT110/120,
PSY201, SPC205, and Humanities) from
HGTC or CCU
2
Graduate of HGTC’s Practical Nursing or
EMT-Paramedic program
1
Horry or Georgetown County Resident (as
established by the College)
1
Total Points

9. Be the BEST Applicant you can be!
Applying with the highest number of points you can obtain is important! Consider these options to increase
your points:
 Retake the TEAS: If your score is not high enough for points or you want to obtain more points for your
score, you can retake the TEAS– just be sure to wait three months in between each time you take it.
 Apply for and obtain residency status: If you are not coded as an “In-County resident”, go to
http://www.hgtc.edu/admissions/residency.html to complete a Residency Application. Obtaining a
South Carolina driver’s license and car registration (if the car is in your name) are normally an important
part of this process. Read the application and instructions carefully.
 Apply with the best grades possible: The grades in your prerequisite courses play a large part in ADN
acceptance. Strive for A’s to keep your GPA high. If you make C’s in some of your courses, consider
retaking the course(s) to get a higher grade. *Always check with financial aid before retaking courses as
it may affect your Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) if you retake too many or already have W’s, F’s
or D’s in other courses.

10. Requirements AFTER Acceptance
If you are accepted into the program, your acceptance letter will provide detailed instructions and deadlines for completing
the following items. DO NOT complete them before you are instructed. This information is being provided so that you can
plan ahead to cover the costs of these items.
1. Submit a $500.00 tuition deposit to reserve your seat. This is an out-of-pocket expense and not covered by financial aid.
2. Pass Certified Background Check and Drug Screening. The current cost for this is $112.00. The return of an unfavorable CBS and/or UDS
may result in a student being removed from the desired program. Clinical sites/facilities determine applicant’s eligibility to participate in
clinical studies based on their policies. If you complete the background check before being instructed to do so you will have to redo it
and pay the $112 again. The Background Check, drug screening, and payment of $112 will be required each semester while in the
program.
3. Complete a Health Physical and submit proof of required immunizations. (Physical and immunizations costs are your responsibility, so
plan ahead financially.)
4. Show proof of current Health Care Providers CPR. You may take a class through HGTC’s Continuing Education/Workforce Development
Department. You may register online for the course on the HGTC Continuing Education/Workforce Development website. This course
costs approximately $105.00.

11. Program Expenses
 You may view a comprehensive list of program expenses that a student can expect to
incur during enrollment in the Advanced Placement Nursing curriculum here.
 Please keep in mind that these figures are approximations and are based on current
costs. Many of these expenses are payable to third parties and subject to change
without notice.
 Tuition is subject to change.
 Supplies and fees: Students will be responsible for items above and beyond tuition,
such as uniforms, clinical supplies, and items needed for projects.

12. Advanced
Placement
Nursing Program
Schedule
 Advanced Placement Nursing is a 3
semester program. Once accepted you
will attend year round, including
summer. Please plan ahead financially
as you may not receive financial aid for
the summer. Clinicals will vary by
semester but may require 1-2 days a
week. Students may have to travel up to
a 50 mile radius to fulfill clinical
requirements.
FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER
NUR 150 Chronic Health Problems NUR 161 Basic Concepts in Pharmacology
NUR 162 Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing NUR 220 Family-Centered Nursing
NUR 201 Nursing Transition
THIRD SEMESTER
NUR 217 Trends & Issues in Nursing
NUR 221 Advanced Nursing Concepts

13. You have completed the
Advanced Placement Nursing STEPS Session!
 HGTC reserves the right to change the program admission
requirements at any time. You must meet the admission requirements
that are in effect at the time you submit your application.
 Please review the checklist located below this STEPS Session on the
Libguides page and enter the information requested below the
checklist to receive credit for viewing this session.