Mandatory Nursing Information Session

Please note!
• This online session is intended to provide an overview of the admission
requirements for Wake Tech’s Nursing programs – Practical Nursing, Nursing,
and LPN-to-RN Bridge.
• By completing this session and passing the Test of Understanding with a 90%
or better, you are verifying that you’ve been informed about and understand
the minimum admissions requirements, the competitive admissions
procedures and are aware of the deadlines for the clinical applications.
• It is your responsibility to complete all requirements and submit all required
documentation by the published deadlines.

Take your time
Thank you for your interest in our
Nursing programs. Please make sure
to take good notes and take your
time going through this information
session.
This session is not a barrier for you
to complete in a rush. This session
has been designed to provide you
with information to help you
proceed through the admission
process and be successful in applying
to our program.

Nursing Options at Wake
Tech
• Practical Nursing (PN) diploma
– When complete, take NCLEX-PN
– Pass NCLEX-PN to be a License Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Traditional Nursing degree – ADN
– When complete program, take NCLEX-RN
– Pass NCLX-RN to be a Registered Nurse (RN)
• LPN to ADN (Advanced Placement option) Nursing degree - ADN
– When complete program, take NCLEX-RN
– Pass NCLEX-RN to be a Registered Nurse (RN)

Wake Tech’s Associate Degree in Nursing
Our Nursing program is approved by
the North Carolina Board of Nursing
and accredited by the Accrediting
Commission on Educating Nurses.
http://www.acenursing.org/

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)
– Wake Tech does NOT offer a BSN degree. A BSN can only be completed at a 4-
year university that offers a Nursing program.
– To pursue a BSN, a student would begin with Wake Tech’s University Transfer
program. Students can take their general education classes (English, math,
science, etc.) at Wake Tech and then transfer to a 4-year university. Students
would complete their Nursing (NUR) classes at the 4-year university
– If you want to apply for the University Transfer program, you need to meet
with a University Transfer advisor at Scott Northern Wake, Southern Wake, or
RTP campus, specifically state that you want to pursue a BSN, and then find
out what your next steps are.
– If you plan to pursue a BSN and do NOT want to complete Wake Tech’s
Nursing program, you do NOT need to complete this information session.

But I heard you need a BSN to get a job?
• Hospitals are hiring RNs who have their AAS Degrees in Nursing;
however, you’ll be expected to complete a BSN (Bachelor’s
Degree in Nursing) after being hired.
– Remember, you are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN and receive
your Registered Nurse (RN) license by completing the AAS
degree in Nursing
• On average, you will be given 2 years to enroll into a RN-BSN
program and 5 years to complete your BSN
• A list of RN-BSN programs in NC

Don’t worry about your employability after you complete the ADN.
There are plenty of job opportunities. Just know that continuing to
the BSN will advantage you with more options and higher salary
prospects.
A recent study of 187,000 nursing job postings
that were posted over 90 days found the
following breakdown of education requirements
for the jobs:
• Diploma or associate’s degree – 51%
• Bachelor’s degree – 37%
• Graduate degree – 23%
• High school – 6%
from nursejournal.org

Wake Tech offers both a Practical Nursing (LPN)
and a Nursing (RN) program
What is What?
• What is an LPN? An LPN, or Licensed Practical Nurse, is a licensed professional who can
provide basic care to patients, under the supervision of a Doctor or Registered Nurse. LPNs
work with patients who are relatively stable, ensuring they are comfortable, taking vital signs,
checking blood pressure, monitoring their overall health. The duties of an LPN are very
practical, as the name implies. LPNs are responsible for observing patients and reporting any
changes in condition to the supervising RN.
• What is an RN? A Registered Nurse (RN) is the most common type of nurse you will find in
the healthcare field. Their main responsibility is to provide and coordinate patient care:
evaluating, diagnosing, treating, and following up with patients in need. RNs have a more
expanded scope of practice than LPNs, in that they can perform diagnostic tests, administer
medications, and educate patients on how to manage their health after treatment. RNs also
oversee LPNs, Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and home health aides.
Info from https://www.goodwin.edu/enews/lpn-vs-rn-infographic/

Where do LPNs and RNs work?
• Licensed Practical Nurses usually work in long-term care settings where patients
are generally stable, such as nursing homes and other residential care facilities.
However, some LPNs work in physicians’ offices, hospitals, and for home
healthcare agencies. An LPN works under the supervision of doctors and RNs,
performing duties such as taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering
medication, ensuring patient comfort, and reporting the status of their patients to
the nurses.
• The majority of Registered Nurses (over 60 percent, according to the Bureau
of Labor Statistics) work in hospitals. However, RNs can also be found working
in schools, private clinics, ambulatory settings, and residential care facilities.
RNs perform detailed patient assessments and work with a physician to
provide full patient care, from preliminary exams and treatments all the way
to follow-up visits.
• Info from https://www.goodwin.edu/enews/lpn-vs-rn-infographic/

Diploma Program in Practical Nursing
The Practical Nursing curriculum provides knowledge and skills to integrate safety and quality into nursing
care to meet the needs of the holistic individual which impact health, quality of life, and achievement of
potential. Course work includes and builds upon the domains of healthcare, nursing practice, and the holistic
individual. Content emphasizes safe, individualized nursing care and participation in the interdisciplinary
team while employing evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and informatics. Employment
opportunities include hospitals, rehabilitation/long term care/home health facilities, clinics, and physicians’
offices.
• Students take their Nursing (NUR) classes at Wake Tech
• The program starts in Spring (January) only
• Graduates of the program are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure
Examination (NCLEX-PN) which is required to practice as a License Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Graduates of the program can complete a LPN to RN bridge program through a community
college to obtain an ADN (RN).

Practical Nursing Program of Study
First Term
NUR 101 Practical Nursing I
BIO 163 Basic Anatomy and Physiology
MAT 110 Math Measurement & Literacy
Second Term
NUR 102 Practical Nursing II
ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry
PSY 150 General Psychology
Third Term
NUR 103 Practical Nursing III
Overall, the Nursing (NUR) classes will take 3 semesters
to complete. The NUR classes must be completed in
sequence as topics and skills will become more
advanced with each semester.
The classes in bold are the general education classes.
There are 4 general education classes that students can
take PRIOR to entering the NUR classes. The grades
that you make in the general education classes will
earn points in the competitive process. The more
classes you have completed and the better grades you
earn, the better chance you have of being accepted
into the NUR classes.
The point system will be explained in more detail later in
the session.

Associate Degree in Nursing
Wake Tech offers the Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program of study in 2 formats: (1) the traditional
Nursing program and (2) the LPN-to-RN Bridge program. Our programs provide students with the knowledge,
skills, and strategies to integrate safety and quality into nursing care, to practice in a dynamic environment
and to meet individual needs which impact health, quality of life, and achievement of potential. Course work
includes and builds upon the domains of healthcare, nursing practice, and the holistic individual. Content
emphasizes the nurse as a member of the interdisciplinary team providing safe, individualized care while
employing evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and informatics.
• Students take their Nursing (NUR) classes at Wake Tech
• The traditional Nursing program starts in both Fall and Spring
• The LPN-to-RN Bridge programs begins in the Summer
• Graduates of the program are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure
Examination (NCLEX-RN) which is required to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Graduates of the program can complete a RN-BSN completion program through a 4-year
university to obtain a BSN.

Nursing program of Study
Traditional Nursing program
First Term
NUR 111 Introduction to Health Concepts
BIO 168 Anatomy and Physiology I
Second Term
NUR 112 Health-Illness Concepts
NUR 114 Holistic Health Concepts
BIO 169 Anatomy and Physiology II
PSY 241 Developmental Psychology
Third Term
NUR 211 Health Care Concepts
BIO 175 General Microbiology
Fourth Term
NUR 113 Family Health Concepts
NUR 212 Health System Concepts
SOC 210 Introduction to Sociology
ENG 112 Writing/Research in the Disc
Fifth Term
NUR 213 Complex Health Concepts
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
Overall, the Nursing (NUR) classes will take 5 semesters to
complete. The NUR classes must be completed in sequence
as topics and skills will become more advanced with each
semester.
The classes in bold are the general education classes.
There are 9 general education classes that students can
take PRIOR to entering the NUR classes. The grades that
you make in the general education classes will earn points
in the competitive process. The more classes you have
completed and the better grades you earn, the better
chance you have of being accepted into the NUR classes.
The point system will be explained in more detail later in the
session.

LPN to RN Advanced Placement
The Associate Degree in Nursing- Advanced Placement is designed for Licensed Practical
Nurses (LPN) who seek to further their education and advance in the profession. The
program starts once a year in the summer semester.
– Students take their Nursing (NUR) classes at Wake Tech
– To be eligible, a student is required to verify one of the following:
• LPN work experience of 640 hours within the past 24 months OR
• graduation from a PN program within 12 months of the NUR application
deadline.
– Program starts in Summer with a LPN transition course
– Graduates of the program are eligible to apply to take the National Council
Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) which is required to practice as a Registered
Nurse (RN)

Nursing program of study
LPN-to-RN Advanced Placement program
BIO 168 Anatomy and Physiology I
SOC 210 Introduction to Sociology
BIO 169 Anatomy and Physiology II
PSY 241 Developmental Psychology
BIO 175 General Microbiology
First Term (Summer)
NUR 214 Nursing Transition Concepts
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
Second Term (Fall)
NUR 114 Holistic Health Concepts
NUR 212 Health System Concepts
ENG 112 Writing/Research in the Disc
Third Term (Spring)
NUR 213 Complex Health Concepts
Overall, the Nursing (NUR) classes will take 3 semesters to
complete. The NUR classes must be completed in sequence as
topics and skills will become more advanced with each semester.
Completion of BIO 168, 169, SOC 210, BIO 175, PSY 150 & 241,
& ENG 111 with a minimum GPA of 2.0 is required prior to
entering the program. You may be enrolled in one of these
classes during the spring semester prior to entry into the
Advanced Placement LPN to ADN program, which begins in the
summer semester. However, if admitted to the program,
approval would be contingent upon passing the prerequisite
class/es you are enrolled in that semester with a grade “C” or
better.
The grades that you make in the general education classes will
earn points in the competitive process. The more classes you
have completed and the better grades you make, the better
chance you have of being accepted into the NUR classes. The
competitive process will be explained in more detail later during
the session.

LPN-to-RN Advanced Placement
• Associate Degree Nursing – Advanced Placement is designed for Licensed Practical Nurses
who seek to further their education and advance in the profession.
• This program starts in the summer with NUR 214 - Nursing Transition Concepts
– NUR 214 is an intensive, accelerated course that covers a wide range of content in an
expedited format. This accelerated course differs from the traditional nursing courses
by taking only 10 weeks to review select content from NUR 111, NUR 112, NUR 113 and
NUR 211, instead of the 42-week time period that traditional nursing students have to
focus on the same material
• Students need to seriously consider decreasing work and personal commitments to meet the
requirements in order to be successful in this course.
• Working full time or taking other college courses while in this course/program is not
recommended.

What is the NCLEX?
The NCLEX exam, also known as the National Council Licensure Examination, is a standardized exam that
each state board of nursing uses to determine whether or not a candidate is prepared for entry-level nursing
practice. Currently the cost of the exam is $200.
Your first step is to successfully complete an accredited nursing or practical nursing program.
The NCLEX examination is a multiple choice exam which uses an interactive system called Computerized
Adaptive Testing (CAT) to gauge your level of competence. RN candidates will answer a minimum of 75
questions, LPN candidates a minimum of 85 questions. After you have answered the minimum number of
questions, the computer will attempt to access your level of competence.
• If you are clearly above the passing standard at this time, you will pass; likewise, if you are clearly below
the standard you will fail. If you are too close to the standard to allow a definitive result to be determined,
you will continue to answer questions until a final assessment can be made. RN candidates may take a
maximum of 265 questions, LPN candidates a maximum of 205.
• You will have 5 hours in which to complete the exam. This includes the time set aside for the introductory
computer tutorial and for two 10-minute breaks.

Eligibility for
Licensure
• The requirements for eligibility to take the NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-PN and to get a
license/registration are determined by the board of nursing/regulatory body (BON/RB).
If you are interested in information about eligibility and licensure/registration
requirements, you should contact the BON/RB where you wish to practice.
• The Board of Nursing website for North Carolina is www.ncbon.com
• State Boards of Nursing have questions on the licensure application which may include
information about criminal history, substance abuse problems, malpractice judgments,
and disciplinary action on previous licenses and certifications.
• If you answer “yes” to any of these questions, it is possible that you will not be eligible
for licensure after completing an approved nursing program.

Important considerations
before applying to Wake Tech’s
Nursing programs

Clinical requirements
• Clinical sites, both on-campus and off-campus, require documentation of criminal background
checks, drug testing, and health and immunization information, including both the influenza
and covid vaccine. Wake Tech requires this information to be on file for each health science
student before they begin the clinical portion of their health science program of study.
– Physical Examination Form
– Immunization Records
– Criminal Background Checks
– Drug Testing
– Current BLS CPR
• Our Nursing programs require students to have health insurance coverage for clinical
instruction. Students must provide proof of coverage.
• NOTE: Health and immunization requirements for clinical sites are frequently updated and
subject to change. For more information contact Barbara Smith, Clinical Compliance
Administrator, at basmith1@waketech.edu or 919-747-0105.

Drug Testing and Criminal Background
Checks are required for Clinical Courses
• Results of these tests could impact your ability to complete nursing clinical courses
and therefore your ability to meet nursing program requirements or completion
• Many health care employers now require negative results from drug testing and
criminal background checks before employment
• Clinical affiliate institutions require a criminal background check and drug
screening of our students just as they do for their employees before participation
in patient care. The student is responsible for correction of errors on any drug
screen or criminal background check report.

Health Records for Nursing Students
• The following are required for participation in clinical course activities:
– Students admitted to the nursing program must be physically and mentally
capable of performing the Nursing Technical Performance Standards
– Students will be required to provide documentation of a physical exam, TB testing,
and immunization records prior to the start of classes.
– Students will need to obtain and maintain health insurance coverage during the
clinical component of their program of study. Students who are accepted into the
clinical portion of their program will be given more information and instructions
about this requirement at the Nursing program orientation.
– Annual Flu and covid vaccinations are required
– Students SHOULD NOT submit any health forms until after they are officially
admitted to the Nursing program

Technical Performance Standards
In compliance with the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act, the following
standards have been established. According to the Nature of the work
required in nursing practice and the educational requirements of the nursing
curriculum, students must be able to meet the following:
Standard
Examples of Necessary Behaviors
(not all inclusive)
Critical thinking ability sufficient for clinical judgment. Identify cause and effect relationship in clinical situations, develop
nursing care plans.
Interpersonal abilities sufficient to interact with individuals, families,
and groups from a variety of social, emotional, cultural, and
intellectual backgrounds.
Establish rapport with clients, families and colleagues.
Communication abilities sufficient for interaction with others in verbal
and written form.
Collect assessment data. Explain treatment procedures. Initiate
health teaching, document and interpret nursing actions, client, and
family responses.
Physical abilities sufficient to move from room to room and maneuver
in small spaces.
Moves around in client’s rooms, work spaces, and treatment areas to
administer cardiopulmonary procedures.
Gross and fine motor abilities sufficient to provide safe and effective
nursing care.
Move, calibrate, use equipment and supplies, lift, transfer, and
position mobile and immobile clients.
Auditory ability sufficient to monitor and assess health needs. Hears monitor alarms, emergency signals, auscultatory sounds, and
cries for help.
Visual ability sufficient for physical assessment, performance of
nursing procedures and maintenance of environment safety.
Observes client responses, such as skin color, and facial expression.
Tactile ability sufficient for physical assessment and performance of
nursing procedures.
Perform palpation, functions of physical examination and/or those
related to therapeutic intervention, e.g., insertion of a catheter.

Time Commitment/Course load
• College places more emphasis on you as an independent learner
supported by a professor knowledgeable in the course material. As a
result, you will spend 2-4 hours a day in class and be expected to spend as
long as it takes outside of class to master the content of the course.
Therefore, to help determine the course load most appropriate for you,
use the formula:
– 3 credit hours = 3 hours in class/week = 6-9 hours study time/week
– 12 credit hours = 12 hours in class/week = 24-36 hours study time/week
• It is important to remember that there are only 24 hours in each day and
only 168 hours in each week. Make your choices with all possible variables
being considered. A nursing student’s classes are an important
commitment and investment in the future.
Class
hrs/week
Lab
hrs/week
Clinical
hrs/week
Total time in
class/week
Study time
hrs/week
NUR 101 7 6 6 19 38
NUR 111 4 6 6 16 36
NUR 213 4 3 15 22 48

Break…
We have covered a lot of
general information. Take a
break. Rest your eyes.
When you are ready, we will
continue with the
information session and
begin discussing how to
apply to one of Wake Tech’s
Nursing programs.
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Phase 1
Apply to Wake Tech
1. Become a student at Wake Tech by completing the application process at
apply.waketech.edu
– Complete the NC Residency Determination
– Complete the Wake Tech application
– There is no application fee
– There is no college application deadline
2. Submit official copies of transcripts from GED/high school and all previously
attended Colleges/Universities to transcripts@waketech.edu. Once
received, your file will be reviewed for admission and course placement.

Test of Understanding
Once you have completed this session, you will need
to take and pass the Test of Understanding. There are
20 questions, and you must complete the test with a
90% or better. You can watch the presentation as
many times as you like, and you can retake the test as
many times as you want.
Once you have achieved the required score, please
email hsadvising@waketech.edu to let us know you
have passed the Nursing test of understanding.

Phase 1 completion
Review of Phase 1
o Complete NC Residency determination
o Complete Wake Tech’s college application
o Complete Info Session and pass the test
o Submit all Official Transcripts (high school and any college)
• Once you have completed all requirements for Phase 1, make sure your
application has been processed, and you have been accepted as a
student. You will be considered as a pre-practical nursing (PN) student
or a pre-Nursing (NUR) student.

Pre-PN or Pre-NUR status
What does pre-Practical Nursing (PN) or pre-Nursing (NUR) mean? This
means you are now accepted at Wake Tech as a student and can register for
classes working towards entry into one of Wake Tech’s Nursing programs.
– College transcripts can be officially evaluated for transfer credit
– You can register for the general education classes
– Your advisor will be any of the Admission/Academic Advisors located
at the Perry Health Science Campus
If you have completed all of Phase 1 and you aren’t considered a pre-PN
or pre-NUR student, please contact us at hsadvising@waketech.edu and
check on your student status.

Transfer credit
Wake Tech can only evaluate official transcripts.
– Advisors do NOT award transfer credits.
– It is the student's responsibility to follow up with Student Records for
transfer credit.
– If you have questions/concerns about transfer credits, please
email tranevalreq@waketech.edu.
A transcript review can take 3–4 weeks to process after you have been
accepted as a student, not from the time you submitted your transcripts.
Students may be required to submit a course syllabus if additional
information is needed.

Where can I see my transfer credits?
• Log in to Self Service
• Go to Student Planning
• Go to My Progress
• Any courses with grades starting with “T” are courses that
transferred to Wake Tech.
• If you don’t see a transfer credit you believe you should have
received, you can submit a Transfer Credit Evaluation/Re-
evaluation request or email tranevalreq@waketech.edu.

Phase 2 – Applying to a Nursing program
• Must submit a separate Nursing
program application
• There are program application
deadlines
• You will not be considered for NUR
classes unless you submit the
program application
• Applications will NOT be accepted
late.
• The program application is online
and can be returned to
hsadvising@waketech.edu
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Eligibility to submit program
application
• To be eligible to submit a program application, all of the
following must be completed:
– Demonstrate reading/writing proficiency
– Demonstrate math proficiency
– Demonstrate science proficiency
– Be a Nurse Aide I (not required for LPN-to-RN program)
– Take the ATI TEAS test
– Meet the English language proficiency

Demonstrate Reading/Writing Proficiency
Reading/ English Proficiency may be met by any of the following:
– Completion of ENG 111 or equivalent college composition course OR
– Ability to take ENG 111 without co-requisite OR
– A minimum score on a placement test (ACT, SAT, college placement test) OR
– Completion of DRE 098 or ENG 002, Tier 2
– SAT Scores (500-Critical Reading OR Writing) or ACT Scores (22- Reading OR 18
English)
– Met NCCCS High School GPA placement waiver
– Minimum English AP score of 3
– Minimum English CLEP score of 50.
– Completion of an Associate’s degree or higher from an accredited university
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Demonstrate Math Proficiency
• Math Proficiency may be met by any of the following:
– A minimum score on a placement test (ACT, SAT, TEAS, etc)
– Completion of math modules 10 through 30
– Completion of MAT 110 or higher with a minimum grade of “C”
– Met NCCCS High School GPA placement waiver
– Passing AP scores for Math or Statistics
– CLEP credit for Math or Statistics course
– Completion of MAT 003, Tier 1
– Completion of an Associate’s degree or higher from an accredited
university
Minimum math proficiency must be met within 10 years
of the program application deadline

Demonstrate Chemistry/Biology
Proficiency
• Chemistry/Biology Requirement met by one of the following (no age
limit):
– Completion of a college chemistry/biology class with a grade of “C” or
better
– Completion of a high school chemistry class (one full unit) with a grade
of “C” or better
– CHM 090, CHM 092, CHM 094 with a grade of “C” or better
– BIO 110 or BIO 111 with a grade of “C” or better
– Completion of Wake Tech’s chemistry tutorial, CheMOOC
– NOTE: Completion of BIO 163 (for PN program) or BIO 168/BIO 169 (for
NUR program) with a “C” or better will also meet this requirement as
long as the BIO class is within 5 years of beginning the first nursing
(NUR) class

ATI TEAS– Test of Essential Academic Skills
The TEAS must be taken within 3 years of the program application deadline.
• ATI TEAS is a timed exam developed to measure essential skills in the academic areas of
reading, mathematics, science and English.
• The exam is approximately 3 ½ hours long.
• Consists of 4 sections
• Reading: Key Ideas & Details, Craft & Structure
• Math: Numbers & Algebra, Measurement & Data Interpretation
• Science: Human Anatomy & Physiology, Life & Physical sciences
• English & Language Usage: Conventions of Standard English
• Retest Policy - May test twice per calendar year with 30 days between tests.
• We will not use test scores that do not meet the retest policy.
• We recommend students do not take the TEAS test until after they have completed
ENG 111 and BIO 168/163. This is an expensive test and you want to do well on it the
first time you take it.

ATI TEAS– Test of Essential Academic Skills
• A minimum composite score of 59 is required to be eligible to apply.
• The Composite Score is an average of an applicant’s reading, math,
science, and English and language usage scores. The highest score in each
area will be used in calculating the Composite Score
• Official scores must be sent to Wake Tech via atitesting.com
Nursing
0%-58% Composite score= Ineligible to apply* If your
score is in this category, please meet with a Health
Sciences Admissions and Academic Advisor
59%-70% Composite score = 0 points
71%-80% Composite Score = 6 points

Nurse Aide I
(Not required for the LPN-to-RN program)
To be eligible to submit the program application, students must be a Nurse Aide I. The only exception is if
a student is already a NA 2 or an LPN.
Wake Tech’s Workforce Continuing Education Division offers a Nurse Aide class. The registration process is
done online at http://nurseaide.waketech.edu/. Please note the registration cost will not be covered by
financial aid.
The Nurse Aide requirements may continue to change. We recommend checking with a Health
Sciences Admission/Academic Advisor for the latest Nurse Aide requirements.
You can email us at hsadvising@waketech.edu for any Nurse Aide requirement updates.

English Language Proficiency
• Students must complete and submit the English Language Requirement form with
the Nursing program application.
• Applicants who did not graduate from a high school in the United States or meet
any of the waivers on the next slide will be required to take the Test of English as a
Foreign Language (TOEFL).
• Official TOEFL scores must be sent to Wake Tech by the clinical application
deadline. Wake Technical Community College TOEFL code is 5928
• TOEFL web page - https://www.ets.org/toefl
• To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the minimum scores in each
section:
• Speaking Score: 24
• Reading Score: 19
• Listening Score: 19
• Writing Score: 19

Waivers to TOEFL
Students will not need to take the TOEFL if any of the following have been met (Please
note that an online high school, GED, or high school equivalency does not meet
exemption requirements):
• First language is U.S. English, and have only attended and graduated from
a U.S. high school.
• First language is NOT U.S. English, but have only attended and graduated
from a U.S. high school.
• Completed high school in one of the following countries: Canada (except
Quebec), the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand or the U.S.
Territories of Samoa, Guam, Mariana Islands, or the Virgin Islands. The
U.S. territory of Puerto Rico is not eligible for exemption
• Graduated from an AAS degree in an Allied Health Science program at a
US college
• Graduated from a 4-year US college or university

Submit a Program
Application
• Submit a separate program application specific for applying to the Practical Nursing,
Nursing or LPN-to-RN Bridge programs (NUR classes).
– Program applications can be found online at hsadmissions.waketech.edu
– Email the application and supporting documentation to
• Make sure to save the application to your computer before sending it to us
• All program specific requirements must be complete.
– Minimum admission requirements, NA I or LPN, ATI TEAS, English Language
requirement form
– Most students apply after they have completed the majority of the general
education classes
• Remember, the more classes you complete, the better grades you have, the more
competitive you will be.

Additional requirements for
LPN-to-RN applicants
• Must have current LPN from any state
– Do NOT need the Nurse Aide I credential
• Must have graduated from a Practical Nursing Program within 12 months
of the Nursing Application deadline OR LPN work experience of 640
hours within 24 months of the Nursing program application deadline.
• Must have completed: BIO 168, BIO 169, BIO 175, PSY 150, PSY 241, SOC
210, and ENG 111 no later than the spring semester immediately prior to
summer program entry.
– Courses completed through fall will be used for point award
– Can take ENG 112 and HUM while in the program but remember, the more
classes you have completed, the more points you will earn.

Program Application Deadlines
Program Program Application Deadline
Spring NUR entry – RN July 31. Points will be awarded for classes completed
through the Summer semester.
Fall NUR entry - RN January 31. Points will be awarded for classes
completed through Fall semester.
Summer entry – LPN to RN Bridge January 31. Points will be awarded for classes
completed through Fall semester
Spring NUR entry – PN September 1. Points will be awarded for classes
completed through the Summer semester.
• Submit program applications to hsadvising@waketech.edu
• Applications will NOT be accepted late
• Submit all supporting documentation (NA verification) with the program application.

Need another break?
We have again covered a lot of
information. We have explained
(1) how to apply to Wake Tech
and (2) how to apply to our
Nursing programs.
Next we are going to explain how
students are accepted into our
Nursing programs.
If you need a break, now is a
good time to take one.

How are students selected for the NUR classes?
• Our Nursing programs have limited enrollment due to clinical rotations and student to
faculty ratios. We receive more applications for the programs than we have available seats.
• We do NOT have a wait list.
• Entry into the NUR classes is a competitive process. There is NO GUARANTEE that you will
be accepted into the NUR classes.
• Wake Tech’s Nursing programs use a selective admission process based on a point system.
The point system is based on the grades earned in the general education classes that are
part of the Nursing programs.
• On average, we have about 200 applicants and accept 70-75 students in both the Fall
and Spring semester for our traditional Nursing program.
• For LPN-RN, 30-45 students apply and approximately 12 students are selected.
• Our Practical Nursing program will begin in Spring 2022, so we don’t have any data to
share at this time.

Competitive Process - Earning Points
• Students earn points based on the grades made in the program-
program-specific general education classes that have been completed
(i.e. – ENG 111, PSY 150, BIO 163, BIO 168, etc)
• Points are awarded for courses taken at Wake Tech or any US regionally
accredited institution that meets the transfer criteria established by the
Associate Degree Nursing Department.
• Letter grades are not given to students who earned credit through AP,
CLEP or DANTES. Points will be awarded equivalent to a grade of “B”
• If you want to review your points, we recommend to meet with a Health
Science advisor after we have had the opportunity to review your
application and transcripts.

Determining Points
• Points are calculated as follows:
– Grade of A = 4 points
– Grade of B = 3 points
– Grade of C = 2 points
• Multiply the points by the credit hour of the class
• The grades earned for the BIO classes are worth double points.
– Please note if you complete an equivalent class that will substitute but has
more credit hours, your points are based on the required course’s credit
hours.
• i.e – BIO 275 for BIO 175. BIO 275 is 4 credit hours; BIO 175 is 3 credit hours. Points
are based on 3 credit hours.

Grades of D’s and F’s
• If you complete one of the required general education
courses (such as ENG 111 or BIO 168) with a grade of
“D” or “F/WF”, you will earn no points and you must
retake the class.
• To meet program requirements, all classes must be
completed with a “C” or better.

Points Calculation Chart
Practical Nursing
Grade ENG 111
3 cr hours
PSY 150
3 cr hours
MAT 110
3 cr hours
BIO 163
5 cr hours
(pts are doubled)
A (4 pts) 12 12 12 40
B (3 points) 9 9 9 30
C (2 points) 6 6 6 20
• Points are only awarded for the above listed classes.
• The better the grade, the more points you will earn. The more points you earn, the more
competitive you will be.
• However, please note that every semester is different, and we cannot predict what points you
will need to be accepted into the Practical Nursing program (NUR classes).
To select applicants for programs with limited clinical spaces, Wake Tech uses a competitive admissions
procedure with a point system – NOT a waiting list. Those applicants with the highest number of points will be
selected.

Practical Nursing – MAT 110
• MAT 110 is a college-level math class.
• We will accept any college-level math class above MAT
110, such as MAT 143 or MAT 152 as long as the math
class was completed within 10 years of the first NUR
class.
• This is NOT DMAs, MAT 003, or any other
precurriculum math class that meets the math
proficiency to be able to submit the Practical Nursing
program application.

Points Calculation Chart
Traditional Nursing and LPN-to-RN
Grade ENG
111
3 cr hrs
ENG
112
3 cr hrs
PSY
150
3 cr hrs
PSY
241
3 cr hrs
SOC
210
3 cr hrs
HUM
115*
3 cr hrs
BIO
168
4 cr hrs
2x pts
BIO
169
4 cr hrs
2x pts
BIO
175
3 cr hrs
2x pts
A (4 pts) 12 12 12 12 12 12 32 32 24
B (3 pts) 9 9 9 9 9 9 24 24 18
C (2 pts) 6 6 6 6 6 6 16 16 12
• Points are only awarded for the above listed classes.
• The better the grade, the more points you will earn. The more points you earn, the more competitive you will be.
• Please note for HUM 115, any humanities/fine arts class will meet this requirement. Choices can include: ART 111,
ART 114, ART 115, MUS 110, MUS 112, REL 110, HUM 110. HUM 115, PHI 115, PHI 240.
• We only accept ONE humanities/fine arts class
• We will use the class with the best grade to award points.
To select applicants for programs with limited clinical spaces, Wake Tech uses a competitive admissions
procedure with a point system – NOT a waiting list. Those applicants with the highest number of points will be
selected.

How Competitive Is Wake Tech’s ADN Program?
Traditional Nursing points
Spring 2020 Fall 2020 Spring 2021
Number of qualified
applicants
173 215 228
“Accepted” Points
Range
135-177 133-177 143-180
Number of accepted
students
85 70 72
Please note that every semester is different, and we cannot predict
what points you will need to be accepted into the Nursing program
(NUR classes).

Let’s look at some scenarios
All 3 of these students completed all of the program-specific classes required for our Nursing program.
• Student A only has a total of 122 points. This is NOT a competitive score.
• Student B has a total of 139 points. This score is a bit better, but it may still be a too low based on recent
rankings of 140 points or better.
• Student C has a total of 151 points. This is a competitive applicant, but we cannot guarantee acceptance.
Acceptance is based on the number of applications received and the overall points of each applicant.
We recommend having a 3.5 gpa or better in the program-specific classes to give you the best chance of being
competitive.
Student A Student B Student C
ENG 111 – A
ENG 112 – A
PSY 150 – A
PSY 241 – A
SOC 210 – A
HUM 115 – A
BIO 168 – C
BIO 169 – C
BIO 175 – C
TEAS – 73
ENG 111 – B
ENG 112 – C
PSY 150 – B
PSY 241 – C
SOC 210 – B
HUM 115 – C
BIO 168 – A
BIO 169 – A
BIO 175 – A
TEAS – 73
ENG 111 – B
ENG 112 – A
PSY 150 – B
PSY 241 – A
SOC 210 – B
HUM 115 – C
BIO 168 – A
BIO 169 – A
BIO 175 – B
TEAS – 81
122 pts 139 pts 151 pts

What can you do to make sure you are
competitive?
• One of the most common mistakes a student makes is taking too many classes. When you
are registering for classes, don’t take more classes than you can successfully make “A”s and
“B”s, especially the biology classes.
• To be competitive for any of our Nursing programs, you will probably need at least a 3.5 GPA
in the program-specific general education classes.
• Self-motivation, self-discipline, time management, and the ability to prioritize are all essential
ingredients to be successful in our Nursing programs.
– Plan your schedule
– Make a weekly to-do list
– Prioritize your work
– Break large tasks into their smaller components
– Set goals and deadlines for projects
– Avoid perfectionism and procrastination
– Honestly assess the amount of time you waste

What can you do to increase your points?
• Make an appointment with a Health Sciences Admissions/Academic
advisor to review your classes and grades.
• Retake classes
– Students are allowed to retake a course. Points will be awarded based
on the MOST RECENT attempt.
– If you retake classes, make sure you have the time and study skills
prepared to do perform better in the class.
• Retake the TEAS
– You can take the TEAS twice in a calendar year. Tests must be at least
30 days apart.
– Make sure to study and prepare. This test is expensive and retaking it
doesn’t ensure you will make a higher score.

What’s next?
We’ve covered the
information about how to
be accepted into one of
Wake Tech’s Nursing
programs. If you want to
proceed and apply for
one of our programs,
what are your next steps?

Next Steps
All applicants need to complete the following:
 Take the Test of Understanding and Score a 90% or better to verify you completed this session.
 Submit a Wake Tech application
 Submit official educational transcripts
 Email hsadvising@waketech.edu to let us know the above 3 steps are completed
If you have completed all classes and are ready to apply to the clinical portion of the program:
 Submit the program application
 Submit official TEAS scores from ATI
 Submit TOEFL scores, if required
 Submit Nurse Aide verification (not required for LPN-to-RN applicants)
 Submit verification of LPN (LPN-to-RN application only)
 Educational transcript or work experience
 LPN licensure
If you need to register for general education classes, meet requirements to register:
 Complete New Student Orientation
 Complete eLearning Intro to be able to register for virtual classes
 Schedule an appointment with a Health Sciences Admissions/Academic Advisor
 Apply for Financial Aid, if needed

• New Student Orientation is recommended for all students – even those transferring
from other colleges. Find out about registering for classes, financial aid, email,
parking, and more, and get valuable tips from current students!
• New Student orientation is mandatory for anyone who has never attended college.
• You can make a reservation for the New Student Orientation at
orientation.waketech.edu

• If you are new to Wake Tech or have not successfully completed an online
course (with a grade of A, B, or C) at Wake Tech in the past five years, you must
complete eLearning Intro before you can register for an online course.
• eLearning Intro is a FREE orientation available in Blackboard. You can take it at any
time! It provides a series of quizzes to assess your knowledge and learning
modules to assist you with:
– Online Learning Expectations: persistence and time management skills for success online
– Using the Computer: for completing assignments and assessments online
– Blackboard Bootcamp: how to navigate, communicate, and collaborate on Blackboard
• Each module takes between 20 minutes and 3 hours to complete; most students
complete all three modules in 1 to 5 hours. You must score 90 or higher on each
module to move on to the next one. After you’ve completed all three, you’ll be
able to register for an online course in approximately 2 to 3 hours.

Paying for classes
• If you need to apply for Financial Aid before taking classes, make sure to
complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at
www.FAFSA.gov
– Wake Tech’s school code is 004844
– Financial Aid email: finaid@waketech.edu
• Students may check their status by logging into Self Service.
– Click "Financial Aid“
– You will be able to view all of the documents that the Financial Aid Office has
requested and you can see if documents have been received in our office.
• Please note that typical processing time is 4 weeks from the date documents
are submitted. Once the final offer is processed, it is viewable immediately on
Self Service. An email notice will be sent to your my.waketech.edu email
account as well.

Financial Aid Checklist
• Activate and monitor your Wake Tech email and My Financial Aid account in Web Advisor
– You may be selected for verification by Wake Tech. If so, you will receive a list of required
documents by email; submit them to the Financial Aid Office promptly and allow 2-6 weeks for
processing.
– You may be selected for verification by the School Servicing Center (SSC). If so, log in to
www.sscwp.org to learn about the paperwork required. Submit documents promptly to SSC
• View your list of documents in My Financial Aid under Required Documents.
• ACCEPT THE FINANCIAL AID TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
• Remember eligibility guidelines:
– You must be accepted into an eligible program to receive financial aid.
– Financial aid covers only classes required for your eligible program.
– To receive a loan, you must be enrolled in at least six credit hours of coursework at the time of
disbursement.
– For students enrolled in a mini-mester (8-week) course, funds are not disbursed until classes begin
and enrollment is verified.
– The Practical Nursing program receives assistance based on clock hours, not credit hours
– Emails from the Financial Aid Office may require immediate action; monitor your email carefully.

Registering for classes
• Registration dates are based on credit hours earned at Wake Tech (transfer credit hours don’t
count for registration priority)
– Check out the Registration information web page for dates and times
• Activate your Wake Tech account. If you have any problems with this step, please contact the
Help Desk at 919-866-7000
– Go to https://my.waketech.edu to activate your account
– You can log into your student email account 24 hours after activating your account
• Register through either WebAdvisor or Self-Serve
– If there are any errors, WRITE THEM down and contact us ASAP at 919-747-0402 or
– Cannot guarantee full-time schedule
• Speak to a Financial Aid specialist to see how many hours you need to be eligible
for your Financial Aid award.

Registering for non-NUR classes
Once you have been accepted to Wake Tech as a Pre-PN or a pre-NUR
student, you can register for the general education classes.
– Wake Tech has 3 semesters:
• Fall semester (begins in August) – 16 weeks
• Spring semester (begins in January) – 16 weeks
• Summer semester (begins in May) –10 weeks
– When your assigned registration date begins you can register for
transition or curriculum courses
Remember, you CANNOT register/take NUR classes
• Competitive admission to take NUR classes
• Must submit the program application
• Only those students with the most points can register for NUR
classes.

Registering for General Education Classes
There is no age limit for these classes to earn credit.
These classes will earn you points in the competitive process regardless of their age.
For the ADN and LPN to ADN programs:
– ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry
– ENG 112 - Writing and Research in the
Disciplines
• ENG 113 or ENG 114 are approved course
substitutions
– PSY 150 – General Psychology
– PSY 241 – Developmental Psychology
– SOC 210 – Introduction to Sociology
– Humanities/Fine Arts elective – this is a
3 semester credit hour class. May
choose from ART, DRA, HUM, MUS,
PHI, or REL (you only need ONE)
• You only need ONE Hum/Fine Arts class
For the Practical Nursing program:
– ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry
– PSY 150 – General Psychology

Registering for
General Education
Science classes
• General Education Science classes include:
– BIO 163 (for Practical Nursing students)
– BIO 168 – Anatomy and Physiology I
– BIO 169 – Anatomy and Physiology II
• BIO 165/BIO 166 are accepted for BIO 168/BIO 169, but they must be taken at
the same college
– BIO 175 – General Microbiology
• BIO 275 is an accepted course substitution
BIO classes are worth the most points in the competitive process. You want to do well
(make an “A” or “B”) in these classes. Expect to be studying 20 – 30 hours a week to be
successful.

Policies on BIO classes
BIO classes must have been completed within 5 years of
beginning the NUR classes. For BIO 168/BIO 169 (or
165/166), the 5 year window is based on completion of
BIO 169 (or BIO 166).
If the BIO classes are more than 5 years old, you will need
to repeat the class. For BIO 168/169, you can repeat just
the BIO 169 to bring the sequence into the correct time 5-
year frame. We recommend speaking with an advisor to
see if it’s advisable to retake BOTH BIO 168 and BIO 169.
All BIO classes MUST include a lab component.
This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA

Biology classes
For the Practical Nursing diploma program, the required biology class is
BIO 163 – a 5 semester credit anatomy and physiology class with a lab
which covers the entire body system.
Acceptable substitutions include:
– BIO 168 AND BIO 169 together
– BIO 165 AND BIO 166 together
• To receive credit, the BIO 165 AND BIO 166 must be completed
at the same college.
BIO classes must have been completed within 5 years of beginning the
NUR classes. For BIO 168/BIO 169 (or 165/166), the 5 year window is
based on completion of BIO 169 (or BIO 166).

Why are biology classes so
important for Nursing students?
From RegisteredNurseRN.com:
• Biology is the foundation for life. This branch of science is responsible for
helping nurses understand life so that it can be maintained.
• Nurses must learn to make the connection between biology to understand
disease so that they can learn to protect the lives of their patients. Biology is a
complex subject to understand but it is imperative to becoming a successful
nurse. Understanding how life begins and ends is very instrumental in helping
nurses determine treatment options that can help patients maintain their
dignity and independence.
This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA-
NC

Confused?
• If you don’t know what to register for, schedule an
appointment with a Health Sciences Admissions/Academic
Advisor.
• To best assist you, make sure all of your transcripts have been
received by Wake Tech.
• Make an appointment on our web page – Health Sciences
Admissions
– We use Teams for virtual meetings.

Struggling with classes?
If you are having difficulty with your classes, take advantage of all the tutoring centers
Wake Tech offers.
– ILC Tutoring Center
• Tutoring for all classes
– Academic Success Centers
• REAL Center (assistance with English classes)
• STEM Center (help with math, chemistry, and biology)
• Social Sciences Research Center (help with PSY classes)

• The Office of Student Advocacy and Support (SAS) was designed to
address a variety of non-academic barriers that our students are facing
often times causing a student to drop out or stop out of school.
• Housing, childcare, health insurance, legal aid, finances/financial literacy,
transportation are the primary areas in which SAS is able to provide
information and assistance. SAS staff works to connect students to local
resources in the community, in an effort to support students as they can
stay focused on their academic goals.
• Contact Student Advocacy and Support at sas@waketech.edu with any
questions.

Other Student Resources
Veteran Services - Students eligible for Veterans' educational benefits are required to verify their
attendance through the VA Certifying Official in Financial Aid. Veterans should notify the VA
Certifying Official immediately anytime their status changes or their schedules are modified.
Email: veterans@waketech.edu
Disability Support Services - Individuals with disabilities who need assistance or require special
accommodations to access college activities should request such services in advance by calling
Disability Support Services at 919-866-5670 or Sorenson Video Phone for Deaf 919-324-1508.
Individualized Learning Center (ILC) - The ILC provides Wake Tech students with the tools they
need to develop as successful, independent learners. They offer professional tutoring without
charge to Wake Tech students at six campus locations and online.
Career Lens - Available to Wake Tech prospective/enrolled students and alumni. Career
Counselors provide guidance in defining goals, exploring career pathways, and using career and
employment tools and resources. To learn more, contact Laura Bethea at
lcbethea@waketech.edu or 919-866-5424.

Career Lens
Due to the competitive nature of our Nursing program, we strongly encourage our
students to have a secondary program of interest in case they are not accepted into
one of our Nursing programs. There is no guarantee of entry into our programs.
How to Explore
– Visit Career Lens open computer labs and meet with a Career Counselor!
– Explore Wake Tech programs and courses.
– Formulate strategies for personal and professional improvement.
– Make informed career planning decisions!
Why Explore Career Options?
– Clarify your goals
– Assess your strengths and skills
– Rank your interests and priorities
– Explore programs of study
– Examine industries and job requirements
– Refine your career pathway

Let’s Recap – Practical Nursing program
All of the following documents and information are required in order to apply for admission to the clinical Practical
Nursing Program:
• Complete a mandatory Nursing Information Session
• If you leave Wake Tech for more than a year, you need a new information session.
• Meet the Wake Tech admission requirements and be accepted as a pre-Practical Nursing student.
• Start taking the General education classes required by the Practical Nursing program to earn points toward
the competitive admission process.
• ENG 111, PSY 150, MAT 110, and BIO 163.
• The more classes completed, the higher the grades, the better chance of being accepted into the NUR
classes.
• Meet Practical Nursing program specific requirements:
• Take the ATI TEAS exam and met minimum composite score of 59.
• Meet Nurse Aide requirement
• Minimum Wake Tech GPA of at least 2.0 (if any courses completed at Wake Tech).
• Submit the English Language requirement form
• Submit TOEFL scores (if required)
• Submit the Nursing program application by the deadline.
• September 1st for Spring (January) entry.
• Math needs to be within 10 years of submitting the clinical application
• BIO must be within 5 years of first NUR class
You are responsible for fully completing the minimum admission requirements before submitting your
nursing program application.

Let’s Recap - ADN program
All of the following are required in order to apply for admission to the clinical Associate Degree Nursing Program:
• You have met the Wake Tech admission requirements and been accepted as a pre-Nursing student.
• You start taking the General education classes required by the Nursing program to earn points toward the
competitive admission process.
• Recommend to complete minimum 8 - 9 pre-nursing courses with positive points to improve your chance
of obtaining admission to the clinical Nursing program. There are approximately 80 students accepted for
each term with 210 – 220 application submitted per ranking cycle.
• Meet Nursing program specific requirements:
• Meet Nurse Aide requirement
• Have a minimum Wake Tech GPA of at least 2.0 (if any courses completed at Wake Tech).
• Submit the Nursing program application by the deadline.
• Jan 31 for Fall (August) Nursing program entry; July 31 for Spring (January) Nursing program entry
• Math needs to be within 10 years of submitting the nursing program application
• BIO classes must be within 5 years of the first NUR class

Let’s Recap – LPN-ADN program
All of the following documents and information are required in order to apply for admission to the clinical
Advanced Placement for LPN -Associate Degree Nursing Program:
• Meet the Wake Tech admission requirements and be accepted as a pre-Nursing student.
• Complete BIO 168, BIO 169, SOC 210, BIO 175, PSY 150 & 241, & ENG 111. You may be enrolled in one of
these classes during the spring semester prior to entry into the Advanced Placement LPN to ADN program,
which begins in the summer semester. However, if admitted to the program, approval would be contingent
upon passing the prerequisite class/es you are enrolled in that semester with a grade “C” or better.
• Meet Nursing program specific requirements:
• Provide a copy of your LPN license, which must be current and without restrictions.
• Verify ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: (1) LPN work experience of 640 hours within the past 24 months OR
(2) graduation from a PN program within 12 months of the clinical Nursing application deadline.
• Minimum Wake Tech GPA of at least 2.0 (if any courses completed at Wake Tech).
• Submit the LPN-RN Advanced program application by the deadline.
• Jan 31 for LPN-RN Summer entry
• Math needs to be within 10 years of submitting the program application
• BIO classes must e withinin 5 years of the first NUR class.

Facts to Remember!
You will only be accepted for the NUR classes if you have:
– Met all Minimum Admission Requirements
– Provide Nurse Aide I verification
• Not required for LPN-to-RN Nursing program
– Taken the TEAS and met minimum composite score of 59%
– Met the English Language Requirement
– Submitted a program application
– Have enough points to be competitive
Please be aware that a Criminal Background Check will be required once you
are accepted for Nursing. If you are not cleared by the clinical sites, you will
not be allowed to participate in the program.

Have questions?
Contact us!
Health Sciences Admission and Academic Advising
Perry Health Sciences Campus
2901 Holston Ln., Raleigh, NC
• Phone: 919-747-0402
• Email: hsadvising@waketech.edu
• Make an appointment at hsadmissions.waketech.edu

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