Do You Have What it Takes?

Last week I touched on the lovely TEAS V. The standardized test that is a requirement for applying to the Ivy Tech School of Nursing. This week I want to dive in a little deeper and share what it takes to be "considered" for the Nursing Program. I say "considered" because you can fulfill all the requirements to your best ability and still not be "accepted" into the Ivy Tech School of Nursing. Now don't get bummed already (trust me... I know it's a challenge) but the nursing program is a very competitive program to get into. You are literally competing with students all across Indiana for a shot at 1 of 30 positions to whichever location you're applying. Now that should justify a minor freak out session.

Say whaaaatt??!! My face at the moment.

 


So back to the point of this post, the pre-admission requirements for the nursing program. In 2014 Ivy Tech made changes to the  admissions prerequisite courses that took effect Spring 2015. Potential applicants need to complete the following general education courses: Anatomy and Physiology 1, English Composition, Introduction to Psychology, as well as a Math course of MATH 123 or Higher. In addition to completing those courses and taking the TEAS V there is a whole application process you must complete. The application process includes: a signed "Application Information Sheet", "Nursing Application Acknowledgement" form, copy of High School Transcript, TEAS V test results, unofficial Ivy Tech transcript, and All other college transcripts. 
The Admissions department takes the information you provide in your application packet and awards you points based on their point system to decide if you are eligible for the program. This means that just completing or passing the required courses isn't good enough. You need to get an A in each of the required general education courses and score high on your TEAS V test. The point system is awarded based on grade received in each course and score of each section of the TEAS V. An A in APHY 101= 30 points, while a B=20 points that's a 10 point difference which is huge. Obviously you want to get awarded the most points possible if you want to be a competitive and eligible applicant, which you do. 
To get a more detailed idea of what it takes to be able to apply to the School of Nursing at Ivy Tech and what all the nursing program entails please refer to the Overview and Application Process Booklet. Then ask yourself as I have myself many times, "Do you have what it takes?" My answer, "ABSOLUTELY! Now, lets do this thing!" 

Believe you can and you will!