Paramedic to Associate Degree Nursing Option
The Department of Nursing understands and accepts the concept of the open-door policy for general admission to Mitchell Community College. Admission to the College does not guarantee admission to the Paramedic to Associate Degree Nursing Bridge program. Admission into the Paramedic to Associate Degree Nursing Bridge program is selective. This entry option is designed for the Associate Degree in Emergency Medical Science Paramedic to transition into the nursing role. In addition to the College’s requirements for admission, the following are minimum requirements for admission to the Paramedic to Associate Degree Nursing Bridge program:
Mitchell Community College Application: Applicants must complete the College application process for general college admission.
High School or high school equivalency transcript: Graduation from a high school as specified under admission requirements for degree seeking students, complete high school transcript, or equivalent as established by a high school equivalency test.
College Transcripts: Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges must be received by the College. Grades less than C are not transferable into the Associate Degree Nursing Program.
Required GPA: Applicants must have a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average. General education courses toward the Associate in Applied Science Nursing degree must be completed with a grade of C or better.
Required Courses: Prior to enrollment in NUR 215-Paramedic to RN Bridge Concepts, the applicant must have completed with grade C or better: BIO 168- Anatomy & Physiology I, BIO 169 - Anatomy & Physiology II, ENG 111- Expository Writing, and PSY 150- General Psychology.
ATI TEAS Testing: Applicant must achieve a minimum adjusted individual test score of 68 percent on the Test of Essential Academic Skills (ATI TEAS). For more information about the ATI TEAS Exam, see the official website at http://www.atitesting.com/default.aspx. TEAS Review books and practice tests are available through the Mitchell Library. Scores are valid for three years and test may be taken three times at Mitchell, each application cycle. For multiple attempts, the applicants highest adjusted individual test score will be used. Applicant must print their result for the application process.
Paramedic to Associate Degree Nursing Bridge Program Application: Applicant must complete Program Application with assigned pre-nursing advisor by the application deadline.
Valid, unrestricted North Carolina Paramedic certification or National Registry Paramedic Certification.
Admission to the Bridge Program requires work experience that includes one calendar year or the equivalent of full-time experience as a Paramedic (Complete Work Verification form).
Physical and Mental Health: Applicant will provide validation of satisfactory physical and mental health and current immunizations after receipt of conditional acceptance and prior to final admission into the nursing program. Required clinical agency immunizations include:
- MMR vaccine- 2 doses (measles, mumps, rubella), or positive titers
- Varicella vaccine- 2 doses or positive titer
- Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) one time and TD booster every 10 years
- Tuberculosis 2-step skin test, or negative Quantiferon Gold TB, or equivalent
- Influenza: current seasonal vaccine or approved exemption
- Hepatitis B immunization
- COVID vaccine or approved exemption
NOTE: At times, clinical agencies may change the above requirements or require additional immunizations. Students are expected to meet and maintain compliance with all requirements of clinical agencies throughout the duration of their enrollment even if they are not listed above.
CPR Certification: Applicant must hold current CPR BLS Provider certification by the American Heart Association or the Red Cross, and keep CPR maintained throughout the NUR course sequence.
Background Check and Drug Screen: Meet requirements as prescribed by clinical agencies.
Student must be 18 years of age prior to first day of the semester (clinical agency requirement).
Student must carry personal health insurance (clinical agency requirement).
Technology Requirement
The Associate Degree Nursing curriculum is taught using a concept based model. Students are expected to have reliable access to the Internet and a laptop is required. The program utilizes e-textbooks and many assessments are completed online.
A limited number of openings exist in the Paramedic to Associate Degree Nursing Bridge program. Applications will be accepted September 1 to October 1 of each year. Qualified applicants will be ranked using a rubric.
Points will be awarded in several categories including: ATI TEAS score, related courses and grades earned, and previous post-secondary education. Students applying for re-admission are required to meet the current admission criteria. No student is considered to be a nursing student at Mitchell Community College until the student receives official notification of admission, and the student enrolls in the nursing courses. Applicants must re-apply for each year they wish to be considered for admission.
Qualifications of Graduates for Examination— Graduates of this program are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN®) which is required for practice as a Registered Nurse. Employment opportunities are vast within the global health care system and may include positions within acute, chronic, extended, industrial, and community health care facilities.
The Associate Degree Nursing program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
http://www.acenursing.org
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