Application for Special Admission Programs - Nursing

Instructions for Completing Special Admission Program Application

A limited number of students may be selected each year to enroll in certain allied health sciences and nursing programs at Southwest Tennessee Community College (Southwest). This limitation results from a number of reasons. primarily a lack of clinical sites in which to perform the practical requirements of each specialized area of study. Admission to each of the programs is highly competitive. Each applicant is therefore encouraged to give special attention to this application process and to organize thoughts carefully. Deadline dates must be observed.

Please complete the following:

1. Complete the requirements for acceptance in the degree and certificate admission category at Southwest.
2. Request required credentials. Applicable admission credentials such as high school transcripts. college transcripts, ACT test scores and/or AAPP test scores, etc. must be on file in the Admissions and Records Office prior to the admission credentials deadline date as listed for each program on this application. Keep in mind that official documents must be mailed to the Admissions and Records Office and received by the dead Ii nc date.
3. State. on a separate sheet of paper. your reason for desiring admission into the program for which you arc applying. and describe any related work experience.
4. Applicants to the Nursing Program must submit to the Admissions and Records Office: NLN pre-nursing examination scores from exams taken within the past five years. This examination may be scheduled through the Southwest Testing Center. For test registration packets, examination dates, reservations and information. call (90 I) 333-4170. Also submit transcripts from previous nursing schools.
5. Applicants to the LPN Mobility Track Program must submit to the Admissions and Records Office: proof of LPN Licensure. CPR Certification and proof of current practice within the last year.
6. Applicants to the Radiologic Technology Program must submit to the Admissions and Records Office: Health Occupations Aptitude Test scores. This test is administered by the Southwest Testing Center. For examination dates. reservations and information call (901) 333-4170.
7. Applicants to the Emergency Medical Technology-Paramedic Program must submit to the Admissions and Records Office: a copy of current national registry EMT Basic License, or letter of eligibility for licensure. or of ficial college transcript showing successful completion of EMT I 040. EMT 1090, and EMT I 050. A&P I. and make sure that an official copy of the high school transcript is on file.
8. Complete courses required for each program as listed in the Southwest catalog. http://catalog.southwest.tn.cdu
9. Meet cumulative Quality Point Average requirement of the program for which application is being made.
10. Contact the nursing Department at (90 I) 333-5425 or Allied Health Department at (90 I) 333-5400 for information on the admission requirements of specific programs. This information is also listed in the Southwest catalog.

Application Deadlines and Admission Dates

To be considered for any Special Admission Program at Southwest, an applicant must submit this special application. Applicants must meet the requirements for Degree Admission to the College. Please read the instructions carefully. To avoid delay in processing, it is important that you furnish complete and correct information. There is an online form below or you can print out and submit it personally or email the application to nursing@southwest.tn.edu attaching required documentation (Requirements can be found under Nursing Admission information)

PRINTABLE APPLICATION (PDF)

 

ALLIED HEALTH DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS