College Catalog 2019-20

EAST CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

3. ACT Composite Score

ACT SCORE

POINTS

27 and Higher

6 5 4

24-26 21-23 18-20

3 Students who have received a grade of “D” or “F” in more than 6 hours in the ADN curriculum will receive a 10-point deduction. 4. Each required science course: A=3 points B=2 points C=1 point Sciences completed with labs. POINTS Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab or upper-level equivalents ____ Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab or upper-level equivalents ____ Microbiology with Lab or upper-level equivalents ____ Total: ____ * NOTE: Cumulative Points are not rounded. 5. Preadmission examination.

Preadmission Examination Cumulative Score

POINTS

85% and above

5 4 3 2 1 0

80% - 84% 75% - 79% 70% - 74% 65% - 69%

64% and below Points Awarded:

Total Admission Points: ______

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSING TRANSITION TO ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING PROGRAM

The program of instruction is consistent with the institutional commitment of teaching and learning which is designed to incorporate the highest instructional and nursing standards. The program of instruction is designed to incorporate knowledge, attitudes and skills applicable to life in a complex society. The program also focuses on the education and healthcare needs of rural East Central Mississippi. LPN students are provided an opportunity to seek advanced placement into the Associate Degree Nursing program. The associate degree nurse is prepared to provide and manage care for individuals and groups in a variety of health care settings. Clear, concise, and timely communication with internal and external constituencies is a critical success factor for an effective nursing program. We believe the nurse of the future must encompass

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