The Practical Nursing diploma program at HGTC is a 3 semester program with accelerated 8-week courses. There are two options for applying: Option A involves scoring 60 or higher on the TEAS test and meeting other criteria. Option B involves completing 5 prerequisite courses with a 2.0 GPA and grades of C or higher within required time limits. Applicants must submit transcripts, pay a $30 fee, and complete a background check affidavit. The 80 applicants with the highest number of points based on TEAS scores, grades, and other factors will be accepted into the program each year.

1. Practical Nursing Diploma
3 semester program
Admission is based on weighted criteria.
Accelerated Program – most courses are accelerated and are
completed in 8 weeks.
Applications Due:
March 15 of each year to apply for the following Summer
semester (May) on the Grand Strand Campus and the
following Fall semester (August) on the Georgetown campus.
Late or incomplete applications will not be reviewed for
admission.

2. To Apply for the Practical Nursing program
you must:
1. Apply to and be accepted at HGTC, which includes
paying the $30 application fee, submitting official high
school and college transcripts and submitting the
“Additional Admission/Placement Requirements
Affidavit.”( The Affidavit is viewable on the next slide
and may be printed from the “Forms” box on the
Libguides page.)
2. Complete the requirements for one of the two options.
3. Have a 2.00 GPA in all prerequisite/core courses
completed with C’s or higher and all courses within the
required time limits.

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T E C H N I C A L C O L L E G E
ITEM #1
Additional Admission/Placement
Requirements Affidavit
BEFORE PROCEEDING: THIS DOCUMENT IS REQUIRED BEFORE STUDENT
CAN BE ADMITTED TO AN APPLICABLE PROGRAM OF STUDY.
Certain programs of study at Horry-Georgetown Technical College carry additional requirements beyond
regular admission and academic requirements before a student may either be placed into the program
and/or be placed into a class that occurs in a clinical environment (hospital, office, public clinic, etc.).
Those additional requirements may include satisfactory completion of: Criminal Background Check
(CBC), Urine Drug Screening (UDS), and health exam/ physical/ immunization requirements. All costs
associated with additional requirements are the sole responsibility of the student and in no way are the
responsibility of Horry-Georgetown Technical College.
All students will be required to purchase the correct background check package as noted in the “Student
Background Check, Drug Screening and Immunization/Health Information Process” packet. Failure to
comply with the additional requirement(s) for your identified program of study, or failure to comply with
requirements to complete a CBC, UDS and/or health exam/ physical/ immunization, or failure to complete
or provide proof of completion of additional requirements by the stated deadline (varies by program, but
usually within 30 days prior to the beginning semester of clinical/field experience), and/or unsatisfactory
results on additional requirements (positive drug test, unacceptable criminal background, etc.) WILL
make you ineligible for admission for placement or to continue in the program of study and/or clinical
class(es) as appropriate.
*Note: Students who have not previously been enrolled in a clinical for more than one semester and/or should your
enrollment be interrupted (you miss a semester), new results for background checks, urine drug screening and/or
health/immunization will be required. All fees and costs associated with any checks, screenings or immunization are
the sole responsibility of the student.
Certification of Understanding
 I, , certify that I have read this statement and understand its
implication on my current and future enrollment as a student at Horry-Georgetown Technical College, up
to and including removal from any appropriate class and/or program(s) of study for failure to comply
with outlined additional requirements. In addition I also certify that I will notify the College of any arrests
or criminal charges filed against me (the student) subsequent to completing this form; and any
situations or incidents that occur after the background check/drug test has been purchased (including
taking any illegal drugs). Failure to notify the College may result in dismissal from the program.
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4. Practical Nursing Core Courses
ENG 101* – English Composition
PSY 201 – General Psychology
MAT 155 - Contemporary Mathematics(10 year time limit)
BIO 210 ***– Anatomy and Physiology I
BIO 211 – Anatomy and Physiology II(5 year time limit)
*English Progression/dependent on test scores: ENG 032-ENG 100-ENG 101
**Math Progression/dependent on test scores: MAT 032-MAT 155
***BIO 210 has a prerequisite of BIO 101, BIO 112 or CHM 110 or the required
placement test scores:
Compass: Reading – 85, Writing – 78, Algebra – 46
SAT: Verbal - 480, Math – 440
ACT: Reading -19, English – 19, Math-21

5. Option B: Must complete
all 5 core courses with a
2.00 GPA, minimum grades
of C, and have BIO 211 in
the last 5 years and MAT
155 in the last 10 years.
Option A: Must have a
2.00 GPA on core courses
completed with minimum
grades of C, be eligible for
ENG 101, MAT 155 and
BIO 210 and score a 60+
on the TEAS. Time limits
on math and BIO courses
will apply.
Two options
for applying
for Practical
Nursing

6. Option A: Taking the Test of Essential
Academic Skills -TEAS V
Students with a score of 60 or higher on the TEAS
may apply to the Practical Nursing program before
completing the core courses. To do so students must
have a 2.00 GPA, minimum grade of C in any core
course completed, and be eligible for BIO 210, ENG
101 and MAT 155. Courses not within the required
time limits will have to be taken while in the PRN
program.

7. TEAS TEST INFORMATION
Pre - registration is required at www.atitesting.com
Cost : $61.00
Version: 5
170-question, multiple-choice test with a time limit of 209 minutes.
Reading Section is 58 minutes with 48 questions
Science Section is 66 minutes with 54 questions
English and Language Usage Section is 34 minutes with 34 questions
Mathematics Section is 51 minutes with 34 questions (calculators are not permitted)
May retest every 3 months – retesting without waiting 3 months will make new
score invalid.
Scores are valid for 2 years.
Your test is given on a computer and you receive your results immediately.
You may test at other colleges/locations and have your scores sent to HGTC.
Time: Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Place: Bldg. 1000, Speir Building, Grand Strand Campus
Dates: Please check www.atitesting.com for test dates.

8. TEAS Test Prep Resources @ the HGTC Library
Books (Available for 3-week checkout)**
CN GS GT
Complete TEAS V! : Test of Essential Academic Skills study guide and practice tests 1 1 1
McGraw-Hill's 5 TEAS practice tests 1
Reserves (Available for 3-hour, Library Use Only checkout)
Study Manual for the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) Version V 2 2 1
Study Manual for the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) : Reading, mathematics, science
and English and language usage
1
eBooks (Available for 3-week checkout)
Teas Crash Course Book (1 copy)
McGraw-Hill Education 5 Teas Practice Tests (1 copy)
**When all HGTC books are checked out, please use PASCAL Delivers (a state-wide interlibrary loan
service). When searching in the HGTC catalog, click the PASCAL icon to check the combined catalog of SC
colleges and universities for TEAS titles. Learning Express Library (linked on the home page of the HGTC
Library's website) is another online resource with practice tests and study materials for nursing and health
science entrance exams in addition to the COMPASS exam. Both of these alternatives are FREE.
Questions? http://libanswers.hgtc.edu/
Study Guides are also available for purchase in the bookstore, Barnes and Noble
and Amazon.

9. Option B: Must have a 2.00 GPA after
completing the following prerequisites
with grades of C or higher and within the
required time limits.
 BIO 210 BIO 112, BIO 101, or CHM 110 – BIO 210
 BIO 211 (5 yr. time limit)
 ENG 101 ENG 032 – ENG 100 – ENG 101
 PSY 201
 MAT 155 (10 yr. time limit)
Math Progression: MAT 032– MAT 155

10. AHS 126 Health Calculations
(also referred to as Dimensional Analysis)
Students may take AHS 126 (Health Calculations) prior to
Admission to receive extra points on their application. It is
not a required class but highly recommended. Must have an
A or B in the class to receive points. MAT 155, 101, or the
appropriate test score is a prereq for AHS 126.
Accurately calculating drug dosages and droplets is a major
component of Nursing classes. Course specific math tests
are given in NUR 101, and throughout your semesters in the
Nursing program, to assess your calculation skills. One
question missed in your NUR 101 math test could result in
a failure on the test. Not completing the NUR 101 test with
100% accuracy within three attempts may result in removal
from the program. Therefore, a thorough understanding in
your AHS 126 class is very important to future Nursing
success.

12. The scoring criteria in the previous slide is used to
determine which applicants will be accepted into the
Practical Nursing program. 80 students with the highest
number of points are selected to begin the program.
Some will begin summer semester on the Grand Strand
Campus and some will begin Fall semester on the
Georgetown campus.
Every year scores vary. Based on prior years students
with 9 points or higher are most often admitted.
Obtaining these points does not guarantee acceptance.
Acceptance depends on your points vs. the points of
the other applicants at that time. Therefore admissible
points may change each review period.
Acceptance into the PRN program is limited and
competitive. There is no guarantee of acceptance.
Your grades are very important. Even though the
minimum GPA requirement is 2.00 you should strive for
a much higher GPA.

13. Be the Best Applicant You Can Be!
Applying with the highest number of points you can obtain is
important!!!
You may increase your points by:
Retaking the TEAS – Your score is not high enough for points or you want to obtain more
points for your score? You can retake it – just be sure to wait three months in between
each time you take it.
Taking 8 credit hours of your prerequisite/General Ed courses at HGTC or Coastal Carolina
University. This will give you two more points on Option B.
Obtaining an A in AHS 126 - Haven’t taken AHS 126? Completed it with a C? Take it again
and strive for an A. An A in AHS 126 will give you two points on your application and will
prepare you for the math tests you face in the Nursing program.
Applying for and obtaining residency status – go to
http://www.hgtc.edu/admissions/residency.html for 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.
Applying with the best grades possible! When applying with Option B your grades in your
prereq courses play a large part in Nursing acceptance. Have a C in MAT 155? Consider
retaking it or even taking a higher level math. Achieving an A in either may increase your
GPA high enough to get another point on your application. You can use the calculator on
the Libguides page to see how much your GPA will increase by retaking or taking a different
course in the same prereq category (such as math) and receiving a higher grade. Always
check with financial aid before retaking courses as it may affect your Satisfactory Academic
Progress if you retake too many or already have W’s, F’s or D’s in other courses.

14. These requirements must be completed AFTER being accepted
into the program. The college will provide you with the
instructions about when to complete these requirements in your
notification of initial acceptance into the program. Please plan
ahead to cover the costs of these items. Failure to complete
these requirements within the designated time frame will
prohibit your progression into the program.
• Submit $500.00 deposit to reserve your seat. This is an out of pocket expense
– not covered by financial aid.
• Pass Certified Background Check and Drug Screening – cost to you is $91.00.
The return of an unfavorable CBS and/or UDS may result in student being
removed from 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 $91 again.
• Complete a Health Physical and submit proof of required immunizations.
(Physical cost is your responsibility so plan ahead financially.)
• Show proof of current Health Care Providers CPR. You may take a class through
HGTC’s Workforce Development Department. Register at
www.hgtc.edu/jobtraining. This course costs $69 and in addition will require
the purchase of a book and mask.

15. Other expenses for which you are responsible may
include, but are not limited to:

16. Practical Nursing is a 3 semester program which begins in the Summer semester (May) on
the Grand Strand Campus and in the Fall semester (August) on the Georgetown campus.
Classes and clinicals associated with this program are during the day. Once accepted you
will attend year round, including summer. Please plan ahead financially as you may not
receive financial aid for the summer.
Of course, if you have already completed the core courses such as PSY 201, SPC 205, etc.
you do not have to retake them in the program.
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.
Completion of your Associate in Science with Health Science Emphasis is recommended if
planning to obtain a BSN at CCU. MAT 120, PSY 203, and AHS 108 are required to obtain a
BSN at CCU. For more info about Coastal Carolina’s Nursing program go to
http://www.coastal.edu/healthsciences/nursing/

17. Thank you for completing the Power
Point STEPS session.
Please view the checklist
underneath the STEPS session on
the Libguides page and submit it to
receive credit for the required
session.
You will need your H number
(Student ID number) to submit the
checklist.