宅男福利社

Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Minimum Requirements

• Complete the RCC admissions process ( apply to RCC, submit all transcripts)
• 颁辞尘辫濒别迟别诲听 叠滨翱听168听 and BIO 169 听with a grade of 鈥淐鈥� or higher. (Applicants may be enrolled in听BIO听169听in the Spring 2027听semester.)
• 颁辞尘辫濒别迟别诲听 CHM听131 听(with lab CHM 131A )or听 CHM听151听 with a grade of 鈥淐鈥� or higher.听(Applicants may be enrolled in听CHM听131听/A or CHM 151 in the Spring 2027 semester.)
• Have a 2.8 GPA or higher from all completed pre-requisite and nursing general education courses (grades must be “C” or higher). includes:
  • BIO 168, BIO 169
  • CHM 131 /A
  • ENG 111, ENG 112
  • PSY 150, PSY 241
  • Humanities elective ( ART 111, ART 114, ART 115, HUM 115, MUS 110, MUS 112, PHI 215, or PHI 240 )
• Be in Satisfactory Academic Standing with 宅男福利社 (2.0 or higher RCC cumulative GPA). 
• Attend a听mandatory Nursing Information Session听in the 2026/2027听academic year.
• Hold current certification in Adult and Child CPR issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Current听Nurse Aide I (CNA)听in North Carolina. Must be listed on the听 . (Applicants may be currently enrolled in a Nurse Aide I class in Spring 2027.)
• Complete the TEAS exam with a minimum score of 65%. Scores are valid for 24 months (2 years) from time of application.
• Essay鈥� One page, double spaced, typed statement responding to the following questions: What makes you a strong candidate for the ADN program at 宅男福利社? What is the biggest challenge you will face in the ADN program?

Important Information

It is your responsibility to read this page and the information it contains in its entirety. You must meet all requirements to be considered for acceptance; however, completion of these items does not guarantee acceptance to the Fall 2027听entering class.

• Read the Admissions Requirements (above) and complete the Minimum Admissions Requirements. This includes applying to RCC and submitting all official transcripts to the Admissions Office. NOTE: Current RCC students do not need to submit a new RCC application.
• Attend a mandatory 2026-2027 Nursing Information Session (see dates in section below).
• Complete the  online. The Candidate Review Form will open January 11, 2027. Candidate Review Forms, including all application materials (TEAS scores, CPR card, etc.), must be submitted by February 11, 2027 at 3:00pm.
• Monitor your email for your Candidate Review Form status. Candidate Review Forms will be processed as soon as possible upon submission.
  
  You will be notified via email whether your form has been successfully submitted to the Nursing Department or if a follow-up meeting with RCC Admissions is required prior to processing your form:
  • Submitted Candidate Review Forms that are complete and meet all minimum requirements will be processed and forwarded to the Nursing Department for review. No further action from the student is required in this case.
  • Candidates missing requirements or that need additional verification will be required to schedule a follow-up appointment. Candidates will receive the link to schedule an appointment by email. This appointment must be completed by February 11, 2027. This appointment is required before the application will be processed and forwarded to the Nursing Department for review.

Application Timeline

Nursing Information Session Details

Information sessions are offered virtually through Zoom and on campus in the Owens Health Sciences (OHS) building. Fall 2026 applicants are required to attend one session. If you attended last year鈥檚 information session, you must still attend one of these sessions.

Sessions begin at time listed and will last approximately one hour. Please log into the Zoom session or arrive to the campus location at least 10 minutes before the start time. Late arrivals will not receive credit for attendance and must attend another session to receive credit.

Registration is required. Zoom links are provided in the registration confirmation email (registration links below).

2026-2027 Nursing Information Session Dates

To sign up for an online information session, simply pick one of the options provided below.

Nursing general education GPA is calculated using the following courses:

• BIO 168, BIO 169
• CHM 131 /A
• ENG 111, ENG 112
• MAT 143 or higher
• PSY 150, PSY 241
• Humanities elective ( ART 111, ART 114, ART 115, HUM 115, MUS 110, MUS 112, PHI 215, or PHI 240 )

Use the following link to calculate your nursing general education GPA:

TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills)

The ATI TEAS is designed to assess a student’s preparedness for entering the health science fields. The TEAS can be taken in the RCC Testing Center, online through an ATI remote proctor, or at a PSI testing center. 

General TEAS Information

• The TEAS consists of 170 multiple choice questions completed over 209 minutes (approximately 3.5 hours).
• The exam is divided into four sections: Reading (45 questions/55 minutes), Mathematics (38 questions/57 minutes), Science (50 questions/60 minutes), and English and Language Usage (37 questions/37 minutes).
• All TEAS registration is handled through . Please do not contact RCC to schedule or reschedule your test. Any issues regarding the scheduling of your TEAS test is handled through ATI Testing. If you wish to re-take, please note that a two week waiting period is required between testing.
• ATI TEAS study materials and online practice tests are offered through the . 
• Government-issued photo ID required the day of the exam. Name on ID must match the name on your ATI account. 
• RCC does not require an official TEAS transcript from ATI Testing. after your exam at no cost to submit with your nursing application.

TEAS Testing Options

The TEAS is offered both in person and online. Determine which option works best for you before purchasing the exam. Click the sections below to learn more.

Important TEAS Information

The Associate Degree Nursing Program provides learning opportunities for students in an array of clinical learning environments. To comply with program policies, state and local regulations for healthcare providers, and in the interest of your own personal safety, the safety of your patients, and the potential liability to both the college and clinical agency, there are significant compliance requirements that must be met in order to enter the clinical area.  

Applicants are expected to review the prior to application to the program.