Nursing Application

Prerequisite Checklist

Use this form to track your progress as you prepare to apply to the nursing program. This form is for your records only and does not replace the program application.

To be eligible for admission consideration

• Complete all prerequisites with a C (2.0) or higher
• Achieve the required minimum overall score for the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) - Exam scores are due June 30
• Age 18 by first day of class
• Cumulative GPA 2.5 or higher
• Proof of NA-C license, unencumbered or CNA certificate of completion

Prerequisites

• BIOL & 160 Introduction to Biology with Lab (5 credits)
• BIOL & 241 Human Anatomy & Physiology 1 with Lab (5 credits)
• BIOL & 242 Human Anatomy & Physiology 2 with Lab (5 credits)
• BIOL& 260 Microbiology with Lab (5 credits)
• CHEM& 121 Introduction to Chemistry with Lab (5 credits)
• ENGL& 101 English Composition 1 (5 credits)
• MATH & 146 Introduction to Statistics (5 credits)
• PSYC & 100 General Psychology (5 credits)
• PSYC & 200 Lifespan Psychology (5 credits)

Corequisites

The following may be taken with the Nursing courses:  However, students are advised to complete these prior to entering the Nursing Program

• 2 Humanities Courses
  • Choose two 5-credit courses from AA distribution list
• 1 Communications course
  • Choose from ENGL& 235 (recommended), CMST& 220, or ENGL& 102

Each required course must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. Transcripts to be considered for selection must be received by Admissions and Records at Grays Harbor College no later than the First Monday of July. Any transcripts received after that date will not be considered.

Selection Process:  Associate in Nursing DTA/MRP Degree

No student is guaranteed admission into the Nursing program. Students will be notified by mail of their qualification status. Qualified applicants must apply by June 1^st of this academic year. Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted. All applicants who have successfully completed all prerequisite requirements of the nursing program by the conclusion of Spring Quarter will be considered.

Selection is competitive and based on a point value scale (see table below) and the following criteria. Nursing program prerequisite courses as listed on the table below will be given a point value. Each course must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0) or better by the end of Spring Quarter to be considered. After all qualified applicants have completed the above criteria, points are tallied and the top scoring students will be offered admission to the nursing program, starting with the person with the most points.

Please note: a course brought in with a “P” as a grade (Pass or Fail graded course) or a course tested out in AP must be given a grade of “A – F” by the instructor of the course with an official signature to qualify.

*TEAS Exam: GHC requires all nursing program applicants to take the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) exam. The objectives used on TEAS are those deemed most relevant to measure entry level academic readiness for nursing program applicants. A minimum score of 59.0% overall is required.

Students are allowed two attempts per year. Results can be no more than three years old at time of application deadline. Many students have already taken the TEAS exam, as it is a common requirement for nursing program application. If you still need to take a TEAS Exam, you will be able to do so here at GHC.

Students working 500 or more hours as a NA-C within the past 3 years and confirmed by payroll leave and earning statement(s) with documented hours, will be given one (1) point if documentation is verified by June 30^th of the application year.

NOTE: This process is subject to change at any time.  Applicants will be notified of any changes.  Grays Harbor College complies with all Federal and State rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam era Veteran.

Please read and complete this application. Students will be contacted after grades are recorded at the end of spring quarter as to their acceptance into the program for fall. No student is guaranteed admission into the program.

APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER 4:30 p.m. JUNE 1.

Official Transcripts must be sent to enrollment@ghc.edu or mailed to:

Grays Harbor College
Student Services Center
1620 Edward P. Smith Dr.
Aberdeen, WA 98520

Students must fill out the Transcript Evaluation Request Form when submitting transcripts

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How to Register for the TEAS at GHC

• Go to www.atitesting.com and create a personal account.
• Account creation will require a username, password, contact information, etc. You will also be asked to provide student information. Be sure to select “Grays Harbor College” as the school.
• After creating an account, log in, and select the “Online Store” to register for the TEAS.
• In the online store, select “TEAS” located in the left-hand column under “Register for…”
• On the next screen, you will need to select the state and city, and then you will have the option to select a testing time and location.
• There is a testing fee of $80 (+ ATI registration fee) required to finish registration.
• After purchase, you will receive detailed instruction of where to go, the time of testing, and expectations of what to bring on the day of your assessment. Be sure to fulfill these expectations or you will not be able to test at your scheduled time.

Nursing Student Requirements Upon Admission

It is essential to the role of the healthcare student/provider to be current in health requirements/immunizations as you will be working with populations that are at risk/susceptible to infectious disease processes.  An important point to recognize is that most infectious diseases are contagious before a person is symptomatic.  As a healthcare professional, the responsibility is yours to know and keep up with these requirements.

Please familiarize yourself with the information provided here.  There is essential information that could save you time, money and avoid unneeded additional studies/tests.  We recommend you check out costs at different locations, as immunizations can be costly.

• In obtaining vaccines it is important to note that all live vaccines (MMR, Varicella, LAIV (Nasal flu) have to be given on the same day or separated by 28 days.
• If a student is getting a ppd (tuberculin skin test) and a live vaccine, it has to be done on the same day or they have to be separated by 30 days. If done sooner, there is a potential for a false positive, resulting in increased cost, treatment (chest-x-rays) when not needed.
• MMR— You are required to have 2 MMR’s or proof of immunity via titer (of all three – measles, mumps, and rubella).
• Varicella — you are required to have 2 Varicella immunizations or proof of immunity via titer. If a student has the first Varicella vaccine and then has the disease, they have two options- to do the second Varicella vaccine or to have a titer drawn.  (Note that with Live Vaccines, titers will remain positive)
• Tetanus—it is important that the student inform their health care provider that they require the Tdap Not the Td. The rationale for this immunization is that it protects vulnerable patients and the student in the event of a Pertussis outbreak.
• PPD/TB skin test — The standard for reading PPDs is to record the result in mm.  Students are required to have a 2-step PPD. This means that you will have the first skin test performed and read and then in 7 – 10 days later, have a second skin test performed and read.  The rationale for this procedure is that it reduces the occurrence of false positive results. 
• COVID-19 – Per CDC guideline requirements, your dose must be completed 2 weeks prior to entering the nursing program.
• Hepatitis B-
  • If you received the 3 doses as an adult or the clinical facility requires a titer here is the recommended procedure:
  • The student should get 1 booster immunization and then have a titer drawn in 30-60 days. If negative then the student should complete a 2^nd and 3^rd dose and repeat titer, if then negative they are considered a non-responder.
  • It is important to note that the Titer levels are only valid for 30-60 days after last Hepatitis B dose. A negative titer > 60 days after the last dose does NOT mean a person is immune.  Titers are checked 30-60 days after the last dose to check for vaccine response.  A positive titer represents immunity.

Additional Requirements: Due Upon Admission to the Nursing Program

• CPR Card – Only the American Heart Association “Basic Life Support (BLS) HealthCare Provider” will be accepted. Your name must appear on this card.
• Health Insurance – Proof of coverage with coverage period. If the name on the card does not match yours, proof of coverage from the provider will be required.
• CNA – certificate of completion from an approved program or NA-C license, unencumbered.
• Drug screening – various healthcare facilities may require drug screening prior to student’s clinical assignments. These results are strictly confidential between student and facility.
• Background check – The purpose of the background check is to identify convictions that would disqualify a person from working with vulnerable populations of persons. Upon acceptance into the nursing program the student will be provided with online access to initiate the background check. The student with a disqualifying conviction needs to be aware that inability to be placed in a clinical facility may interfere with the student’s ability to complete the program requirements and/or to qualify for licensure. To see a list of disqualifying crimes check wa.gov Crimes List for ALL Programs.

New Requirement for Nursing Program

A laptop computer with minimum specs-to operate Office, Internet Browser, Web Cam, Microphone, and an internet connection speed of at least 5Mbps.