Nursing
Associate in Applied Science Degree
Curriculum code 1246

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• Nursing Admissions Process Criteria

• Health Sciences Web site

Nursing Admissions Process Critera

IMPORTANT DATES:

Program Application:
The following checklist and information will help you through the process of applying for the nursing program.

1. Attend an information session

   • The purpose of the information session is to learn more about the nursing program, the program admission standards and program participation requirements.

   • For the schedule of information meetings, please check out our web site at www.morainevalley.edu/nursing.

   • Reservations for an information session can be made by calling (708) 974-5355 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Only the registered participants will be admitted into the information sessions. PLEASE DO NOT BRING CHILDREN TO THE INFORMATION SESSION. Registration will begin 30 minutes prior to the start of each session; no one will be admitted after the session has begun.When you check in for the Information Session, you will need to present a government issued photo I.D. or a Moraine Valley photo I.D.

   • Attendance must have been within a year from application to the program.
      

   NOTE: At the Information Session you will receive your “AUTHORIZATION TO TEST” card to take the ATI TEAS test as well as the Nursing Program Application.
    

2. Submit the Moraine Valley college enrollment form

   • If you have NOT previously applied to Moraine Valley, this is your next step.

   • You may enroll on-line or in person at the Registration Office in the Student Services Center, Building S.
      

3. Complete placement and admission tests

   1. COMPASS: follow explanations and directions

   2. ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS):
      1. You must have completed an Moraine Valley enrollment form to be able to take this test
      2. ATI test information
      3. ATI offered test preparation or remediation resources

Prior to taking TEAS the applicant must:

1. Attend an information session
2. Receive a referral card for the TEAS test at the end of information session
3. Submit the Moraine Valley college enrollment form
4. Make an appointment with the Testing Center by coming into B-101 or calling (708) 974-5309 to take TEAS
 

Day of TEAS testing:

1. Candidate pays $40 testing fee payable to Moraine Valley Community College by check, money order, cash, credit or debit cards.
2. Candidate presents a cashier-stamped paid form for TEAS testing fee.
3. Candidate presents referral card
4. Candidate presents government issued photo I.D. or Moraine Valley photo I.D.
5. Candidate is assigned to computer, signs in, and is registered to take the exam
6. The computer is reserved for this specific candidate for 209 minutes (3 hours and 29 minutes)
7. Upon completion of exam the candidate receives a copy of tests results
8. Candidate is referred to Academic Advising to review test results and their implications
 

Retesting with TEAS:

1. Candidate has the option to test twice on the TEAS, there are currently two different forms of the exam
2. First testing is scheduled by the student for any testing date
3. Second testing, MUST have a ten business day waiting period from the first testing and it is recommended that there be some type of remediation intervention before the second testing
4. Candidate makes an appointment with the Testing Center for second testing date
5. Pays $40 to Moraine Valley Community College
6. Candidate presents a cashier-stamped paid form for TEAS testing fee
7. Candidate presents re-take referral card
8. Candidate presents government issued photo I.D. or Moraine Valley photo I.D.
9. Is assigned to computer, signs in, and is registered to take the exam
10. The computer is reserved for this specific candidate for 209 minutes (3 hours and 29 minutes)
11. Upon completion of exam the candidate receives a copy of test results
12. Candidate is referred to Academic Advising to review results and their implications
 

4. Submit a Nursing Application with:
   
   A. Acceptable Test Scores
   
   1. COMPASS Mathematics and Composition/Reading Requirements:
   • Mathematics: Based on Compass placement test results or ACT tests, or previous college credit with a grade of “C” or better, all within two years of application deadline, applicants must be qualified to take MTH-098 or equivalent.
   • Composition/Reading: Based on COMPASS placement test results, or ACT tests, or previous college credit with a grade of “C” or better, all within five years of application deadline, applicants must:
       • be qualified to take COM-101
       • complete any required reading courses or test above the RDG-091 level
   • To verify placement level, please check with the Academic Advising Center.
   
   2. ATI TEAS Requirements:
   
   • Submit your nursing application with acceptable ATI TEAS scores to Registrar’s Office (Records Department).
   • Acceptable scores for EACH of the following test areas is 60% (percentile)
       • Reading and Comprehension:
       • Writing
       • Science score
       • Math Score
   
   • The test cannot be taken more than two times in an application cycle. There must be 10 business days (Monday through Friday) between each test attempt. Remediation between test taking attempts is encouraged.
       • If you have questions about your results and remediation opportunities, please make an appointment with an advisor in Academic Advising.
       • ATI offered test preparation or remediation resources
   • If you have taken the ATI TEAS test elsewhere you can use that test results if they meet the acceptable test scores and are within one year of application deadline. To have these results shared with Moraine Valley, you can
       • contact ATI and request the official test transcript be sent to Moraine Valley Records Office, or
       • you can sign a release of information for Moraine Valley to make the request of ATI for your test transcript.
   • Your Moraine Valley enrollment form must already be on file.
   
   B. Transcripts and Proof of current CNA registry to the Registrar’s Office (If Transcripts were mailed to the Records Department, it is YOUR responsibility to confirm that they were received and on file)
   
       • Official High School transcript: The current transcript must show ether the graduation date of ongoing student status. The GED reports must show passing scores.
       • Official College transcripts: Transcripts from other colleges must be submitted if you think you have completed courses that may fulfill admission requirements or support course work required for the nursing program.
       • Illinois CNA registry: Proof of CURRENT registry status must be provided. Print a copy of your registry form from this web site (http://www.idph.state.il.us/nar/home.htm) and submit it with your materials.
    

Ranking and selection

1. Ranking score:

a. TEAS score in Math and Science (combined raw score)
b. If you have completed College BIO-180 Anatomy and Physiology prior to application: point(s) will be awarded based on the final grade: C = 1 point, B= 2 points, A =3 points.

2. Residency: Permanent in-district residents who submit all required documentation to Registrar’s office (Records Department) by the application deadline will be admitted in ranking score order before out-of-district residents.

3. Tie breaker: date/time of completed NURSING application

4. Notification: Applicants will be notified of the status of their selection within three weeks after program application deadline.

5. NOTE: Applicants who decline a seat within 14 calendar days of the beginning of the semester or once the semester begins will not be able to reapply for the nursing program in the next admission cycle.


Academic Standing

• BIO-180 Anatomy and Physiology must be completed with a C or better PRIOR to admission to any NUR Courses.

• Any general education course that applies to the nursing program completed prior to enrollment in the program must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.

• As per the Moraine Valley policy course work can only be repeated twice without exceptions.