● Statementofpurposeforenrollinginanursingprogram 2 ● Theessentialfunctionsandroleofanurse 2 ● Preparationtobecomesuccessfulinthenursingprogram 2 ● Accountabilityandintegrityinthenursingprofession 2 ● Grammar 2 V. Health Care Background 5 ● Onetothree(1–3)years 3 ● Morethanthree(3)years 5 VI. Personal Interview 20 ● Professionalism 4 ● AppearanceandDemeanor 4 ● CommunicationSkills 4 ● AnsweringSkills 4 ● OverallImpression 4 VII. Evaluation from the Office of Admissions 5 ● Professionalism 1 ● Timeliness 1 ● Communication ● Compliancewiththerequirements 1 ● Self-Motivation 1 Total Possible Points for Criterion I through Criterion VII: 130 Points Transition Course [for LVN-RN Advanced Placement only] The LVN To RN Transition Course (120 hrs) is an Admission Course that must be completed before starting the LVNtoRNCOREcourses. Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant Program (A.S. in PTA) The Physical Therapist Assistant Program has a selective application process. There is a deadline for completed applications to be submitted. Please inquire with Admissions about the current deadline date. 1. All applicants must attend a one-on-one meeting with the Admissions Team advisor to receive specific information about admission requirements, program and clinical rotation scheduling, and financial aid resources. A packet of registration documents will be given to applicants to complete and return. All applicants MUST complete two Admissions Assessment tests. Details will be provided at the informational sessions or by Admissions. 2. All applicants must complete the following prerequisites with grades of ’C’ or above and a GPA of 2.5 or above. All credit granting is subject to approval by the Program Director. Official transcripts are required. a. Anatomy and Physiology with lab (complete one-year sequence within the last five (5) years) b. College-level Math c. College-level English (reading and writing composition) d. Introduction to Psychology or Lifespan Psychology e. OnecourseintheSocialorBehavioralSciences f. Oral Communication,Speech,orInterpersonalCommunication 3. All applicants must submit the Verification of Observation Hours form documenting 80 hours (40 inpatient and 40 outpatient hours) of observation, work experience, or volunteer experience at a physical therapy facility by the application deadline. The Verification of Observation Hours form and instructions are in the Application/Registration packet you can download from the website. 41