Associate Degree Nursing

Points for Ranking (completed during the MAR review)

1. GPA: Grades from the most recently completed courses (Section A and Section B) are used to determine a Grade Point Average (GPA), and the GPA is then converted into a point value (based on an educational record point table).
   • Section A: Required high school or community college courses
     • High school biology or college level biology
     • High school chemistry or college level chemistry
   • Section B: General education courses in the Associate Degree Nursing curriculum. Grades from any of the general education courses listed below that have been completed by the MAR review deadline date will be included in the GPA calculation.
     • BIO 168 Anatomy and Physiology I (within 5 years)
     • BIO 169 Anatomy and Physiology II (within 5 years)
     • ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry
     • ENG 112 Writing/Research
     • PSY 150 General Psychology
     • PSY 241 Developmental Psychology
     • HUM 115 Critical Thinking
   • Program GPA Calculation:
     • When calculating your program GPA, the required courses (Section A) and the general education courses completed by the MAR review date (Section B) are calculated.
     • Grade points are awarded based upon the following scale:
       • 4 grade points for “A”
       • 3 grade points for “B”
       • 2 grade points for “C”
       • 1 grade point for “D”
       • 0 grade points for “F”
     • The grade points earned for the 2 required courses (Section A) and any general education courses completed (Section B) are tallied and divided by the total number of courses completed.
   • Please note the following:
     • If BIO 168 and BIO 169 (or an equivalent course) has been completed prior to entry into the Associate Degree Nursing program, it must have been completed within five years from the first day of the fall semester of entering the program. Otherwise, the credits will be considered to have expired and will not count towards fulfilling Associate Degree Nursing degree requirements and will not count in the Associate Degree Nursing admission point system.
     • When considering high school and college courses, the most recent grade (if a course has been repeated) will be counted in the point system calculation.
     • If an applicant has completed the two required courses (Section A) in high school or college with a grade of “C” or better, the applicant has met the admission requirement. However, if the student repeats the college equivalent for a course within Section A and receives a “D” or “F” then the most recent grade will count within the point system.
     • If an applicant has a “D” or “F” in any course within Section B, then the course will count in the point system but will not fulfill degree requirements, as a grade of “C” or higher is required.
     • An Associate Degree Nursing applicant must successfully complete either the BIO 165/166 sequence or the BIO 168/169 sequence. These sequences cannot be combined or altered
2. BIO 168/169: Points are awarded for completion with a grade of “A”, “B”, or “C”. A maximum of twenty (20) points can be earned from this factor, if the course meets the five-year requirement.
   • BIO 168:
     • 10 points for grade of “A”
     • 6 points for grade of “B”
     • 2 point for grade of “C”
   • BIO 169:
     • 10 points for grade of “A”
     • 6 points for grade of “B”
     • 2 point for grade of “C”
3. TEAS Score: Points are awarded based upon the TEAS test score. The applicant’s Adjusted Individual TEAS Score (AITS) will be calculated for the ranking/selection process. The applicant must score at level Proficient, Advanced, or Exemplary to qualify for ranking/selection. Visit the ATI testing website for more information.
4. Alternate Status: One (1) point per year is awarded based upon having been an alternate for the WCC nursing program during the two previous years. A maximum of two (2) points can be earned from this factor.
5. CNA I: Five (5) points are awarded based on completion of Nurse Aid 1 by the student’s MAR Review date. An official transcript that reflects successful completion of an approved CNA I program must also be submitted. Applicants holding an active, unencumbered LPN license will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the Director of Nursing. This factor will only be taken into consideration if completed and documentation submitted by the applicant’s MAR review date.
   • CNA I is required for all accepted applicants and must be completed by July 18, 2024.
   • Students must wait 12 days after the class ends to take the State Test. If admitted to the Associate Degree Nursing program, students should have their CNA I class completed no later than June 20th to test and be listed on the registry by the July 18th deadline. Note that by waiting to take the CNA I class until after MAR reviews, you will only have one chance to take the exam and pass. If you do not pass, you will lose your space in the Associate Degree Nursing program. It is strongly encouraged to take your CNA I sooner rather than later if possible.
   • For more information about CNA I or to register for a course, please contact:
     • Wilkes Campus
       

       Misty Marshburn, MSN, RN
       Director of Health Occupations and Nurse Aide Training
       Phone: 336-838-6214
       mmmarshburn430@wilkescc.edu
     • Alleghany Center
       

       Paige Belt, BA
       Administrative Assistant of the Alleghany Center
       Phone: 336-903-3146
       pbbelt113@wilkescc.edu
     • Ashe Campus
       

       Amber Holliday, MBA
       Office Manager
       Phone: 336-903-3115
       asholliday860@wilkescc.edu
6.  CNA I Employment Documentation: Five (5) points are awarded based on 500 hours of paid employment as a Certified Nurse Aide I (CNA I) under the supervision of an RN and current listing as a Certified Nurse Aide I in the State of North Carolina with the Division of Health Services Regulation (DHSR) with no substantiated finding of resident abuse, resident neglect, or misappropriation of resident property in a Nursing Facility. An official transcript that reflects successful completion of an approved CNA I program must also be submitted. Forms required for documentation of 500 hours of paid employment must be obtained from Andrea Smith. Applicants holding an active, unencumbered LPN license will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the Director of Nursing. This factor will only be taken into consideration if completed and documentation submitted by the applicant’s MAR review date.
7. TEAS Test Preparation Course: One (1) point is awarded based upon completion of the Wilkes Community College TEAS Test Preparation Course hosted by Workforce Development and Community Education. Students must attend ALL sessions in order to be awarded an additional point and must provide a certificate of completion awarded by Workforce Development and Community Education. Announcements will be made in information sessions and by email as courses are scheduled. Additional point is only awarded if the TEAS Test Preparation Course was completed during the current application cycle.

Applicants with the highest points will be accepted. The exact number of applicants accepted depends on the available spaces in the program. In case of applicants with the same number of earned points, the applicant with the earlier MAR review date will be ranked higher. If a tie still exists, the applicant with the earlier application date will be ranked higher.

Notification Procedure

Accepted applicants will be notified by phone. These applicants will be required to attend a mandatory meeting to accept their position in the Associate Degree Nursing program. Notification letters will be mailed to all alternates. Applicants who did not meet the minimum requirements, were not accepted, or declined admission and wish to be considered for the next available class must:

1. Submit a new application.
2. Attend another information session.
3. Complete all admissions requirements for that application year.