TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introductory Letter.............................................................................................................2
General Information............................................................................................................3
Campus of Record ..............................................................................................................3
Transfer Students ..............................................................................................................3
Change of Personal Information ..........................................................................................4
The Admissions Process.....................................................................................................5
Technical Standards for Nursing........................................................................................9
The Decision Process ....................................................................................................... 10
Admissions Checklist................................................................................................ 11
LPN to RN Curriculum Tracks.............................................................................................12
Nursing Curriculum of Study – Associate of Applied Science Degree: Nursing (156............. . 15
Beazley School of Nursing Approximate Expenditures........................................................16
TCC Application for Admission to Beazley School of Nursing...............................................17
Beazley School of Nursing Application Self-Assessment Form...........................................20
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INTRODUCTORY LETTER
Dear Prospective Nursing Student:
Thank you for your interest in the Beazley School of Nursing at Tidewater Community College
(TCC). The nursing profession offers a variety of career opportunities for individuals with
appropriate intellectual and psychomotor skills in addition to a compassion for humanity.
The Beazley School of Nursing at TCC has a long history of promoting excellence in the nursing
community. The program began in 1970 and graduated its first registered nurse class in 1972.
Tidewater Community College’s Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing is approved by the
Virginia State Board of Nursing, Perimeter Center, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Richmond, VA
23233, 804-367- 4515 and is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing,
3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326, 404-975-5000.
The Beazley School of Nursing is physically located on the Fred W. Beazley Portsmouth Campus.
However, students may take prerequisites and co-curricular general education courses at any of the
four TCC campuses. In addition, the nursing program is offered at the Eastern Shore at Eastern
Shore Community College (ESCC).
Tidewater Community College and the Virginia Community College System have negotiated
agreements with numerous four-year institutions to enhance access to baccalaureate and master's
level nursing education. These agreements support the seamless transfer of academic credits
between programs, and many of them offer admission guarantees to qualified students. Graduates
of the program planning to pursue a baccalaureate degree in nursing will work closely with a
transfer counselor and the Beazley School of Nursing while at TCC to ensure that the transfer
requirements of the university/college are met.
The information in this nursing information packet is designed to assist the applicant in following the
steps of the admission process. The nursing faculty and staff of Tidewater Community College hope
the information contained in this packet will be beneficial as you prepare to apply to the Beazley
School of Nursing.
Sincerely,
Beazley School of Nursing
Tidewater Community College
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Nursing classes at the Portsmouth campus are taught in semester format. Nursing students are
admitted in cohort groups (a group of students). One cohort group enrolls in the fall semester and
another in the spring semester. Additionally, a group for advanced placement students is open for
enrollment in the spring semester. The cohort groups begin as designated:
Fall Cohort One – August
Spring Cohort Two – January, Advanced Placement Cohort
The Eastern Shore Community College Cooperative location admits one cohort of students each fall
semester, and accepts applications once per year between January 15 and February 15 for the fall
start. Beginning summer 2020, there is an LPN-RN articulation cohort admitted annually in summer, if
there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants.
Admission Documents
Selection of students for admission is made from the applicant pool that has applied by the deadline
dates. All admission requirements must be met by the application deadline date. Applicants who
have failed two nursing courses in another Registered Nursing program will not be
considered for admission to TCC’s Beazley School of Nursing. All submitted records are the
property of Tidewater Community College and are not returned to the student.
CAMPUS OF RECORD
When a student applies for general admission to Tidewater Community College, he/she should select
the Fred W. Beazley Portsmouth Campus* as the campus of record. Students may take classes and
perform many administrative functions at any of TCC’s 4 campuses. However, a copy of the
student’s records will be maintained at the designated campus of record. To change the campus of
record, contact Enrollment Services at any of TCC campuses.
TRANSFER STUDENTS
Students interested in transferring from another Registered Nursing program must meet the
admission requirements of the nursing program as described in the TCC Beazley School of Nursing
admissions procedures and information material. Transfer applicants are required to submit all
college-level nursing syllabi, previous program curriculum guide, and three letters of reference (one
from the Nursing Director and 2 from nursing faculty) from their previous nursing program, along
with the completed application, packet to the TCC Beazley School during the application deadline
dates. If selected for admission, the Nursing Admission Committee will evaluate the previously
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completed nursing courses to determine the student’s placement into the program. Students who
desire consideration of transfer nursing credits must have completed nursing courses within two
years of beginning the TCC Beazley School of Nursing.
Students from another Registered Nursing program who have failed two nursing courses in that
program will not be allowed to enter into TCC’s Beazley School of Nursing.
CHANGE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
It is the student’s responsibility to contact the Enrollment Office and the Beazley School of Nursing
Office to provide both offices any changes in personal information after the application has been
submitted. Personal information includes name, address, and phone number.
*The Fred W. Beazley Portsmouth Campus will be referred to as the Portsmouth Campus
throughout the rest of this booklet.
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THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS
Nursing is a highly competitive and challenging program at TCC. Meeting the minimum admission
criteria does not guarantee acceptance into the program. The Beazley School of Nursing application
may be obtained from this booklet, from the Advising/Counseling Services offices on any of TCC’s 4
campuses, or by calling the College’s Enrollment Team (757-822-1111). The nursing application
deadlines are July 15 through August 15 for the spring start and January 15 through
February 15 for the fall start. Applications for the ESCC RN-LPN articulation cohort are
accepted during the January 15-February 15 application cycle.
Students are advised to closely monitor TCC’s website for changes in the admission process. It is
recommended that students begin the application process 2 months prior to the application
deadline to ensure receipt of all transcripts from high schools and colleges, as well as allowing for
processing time at those same institutions.
STEP 1: Apply for general admission to Tidewater Community College
• Complete the general college application for admission. List the Portsmouth Campus as
your campus of record. Your general college application may be completed and submitted
online at [Link]/apply. Consideration for admission to the nursing program may be
adversely affected if you omit this process.
Admission to the Beazley School of Nursing requires a separate application process.
Note: The college registrar will begin processing transfer evaluations once students
are admitted into the program and begin Nursing (NSG) courses. Students may utilize
the Transfer Evaluation System (TES) to verify transfer credits.
[Link]
• Submit 1 official copy of all previously attended college/university transcripts directly to the
College Registrar. Student-issued or unofficial copies of transcripts are not accepted. The
mailing address is: TCC Office of the College Registrar, P. O. Box 9000, Norfolk, VA 23509
• Students must also complete and submit the online Request for Evaluation of Previous
Educational Experiences form ([Link]/transfer-credits) to the Office of the College
Registrar. The Registrar is responsible for evaluating credits earned from other educational
institutions. It is important that students complete this step early in the process to assist with
academic planning and to determine completed courses by the application deadline.
Note: If you intend to transfer coursework from another community college within the Virginia Community
College System (VCCS), you do not need to submit these transcripts to the Office of the College Registrar.
However, you will need to complete and submit the online Request for Evaluation of Previous Educational
Experiences form.
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If you completed high school or college outside of the United States, you must have these
transcripts evaluated by a professional organization or an agency that is a member of the National
Association of Credential Evaluators, or is approved by the Department of Education to confirm the
completion of an approved four-year high school course of study equivalence. The fee for this
evaluation and the time required for completion of the evaluation varies with each agency, and is
the responsibility of the student. Please visit [Link]/transfer-credits for more information.
Instruct the evaluating agency to mail the official high school transcript evaluation report to you in a
sealed envelope. For college transcript evaluation reports, request one official copy to be mailed
directly to the Office of the College Registrar and one official copy to be mailed to you in a sealed
envelope. Do not open the sealed envelope(s). The official high school and/or college transcript
evaluation report(s) sent to you will need to be submitted in your complete nursing application
packet to the Beazley School of Nursing.
For applicants who are unable or unwilling to provide this translated and certified documentation,
an official General Education Development (GED) certificate will satisfy the high school equivalency
requirement.
STEP 2: Attend the mandatory Nursing Information Session on the
Portsmouth Campus.
Candidates must attend a two-hour Nursing Information Session prior to applying to the program.
These sessions provide important information about TCC’s Beazley School of Nursing. The
sessions are held on the third Wednesday of most months (except May, August, and December) on
the Portsmouth Campus in Building A, Room 101 (The Forum) from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. Students
must be on time and complete the entire two-hour session in order to meet this requirement.
Visit [Link]/healthprofessions for the Nursing Information Session schedule. Students seeking
admission to the ESCC location must see the nursing advisor on that campus for instructions on
meeting this requirement.
For the JULY-AUGUST 2020 application cycle, applicants may view the recorded information
session which is posted on the TCC Nursing Program Web page. The link is located at:
[Link]
STEP 3: Take the Math Placement Test at any TCC campus testing center.
All applicants must take the Placement Test for Mathematics at TCC, and place into MTH 154
(without corequisite MDE course). The placement test is not required if the applicant meets any of
the following:
1. Student has already successfully completed the equivalent of MTH 130 or a higher- level
college math course (MTH 130 or higher).
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2. Student submits satisfactory scores, as determined by the college, on the SAT or ACT within
two years of enrollment into TCC. Please see a general academic counselor to determine if
exception is appropriate.
All applicants must see a counselor/advisor to develop an academic plan after completing
the placement tests. Students are encouraged to attend a new student orientation at any
campus after taking college placement tests.
Visit [Link]/placement for additional information regarding placement testing.
STEP 4: Complete BIO 141, ENG 111, PSY 230 and SDV 101 with a grade of “C” or
better
Applicants must complete all listed courses as pre-requisites.
STEP 5: Take the Nursing Admission Assessment Exam (HESI A2) in the Testing
Center at any of the four TCC campuses.
• The test must be completed before end of the nursing application deadline.* This test
includes a specific number of components, and HESI tests taken at another institution may
not be acceptable.
• Students may take the exam only once within a 12-month period and test results must be
less than 2 years old at the time of application.
• Students will purchase the test through the product website.
[Link]
• Students must make an appointment to take the test by contacting the TCC Testing Center
at least 72 hours prior where they wish to take the test.
• Students must bring a picture ID to the Testing Center and follow all test center protocols.
*Deadline for the HESI A2 examination for the July-August, 2020, application cycle has been
extended to September 15, 2020.
Additional details and directions about HESI A2 can be found on the Nursing Admission
Assessment Exam FAQs web page at [Link]/hesi.
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STEP 6: Have the required minimum grade point average of 2.5 for courses in the
nursing program’s curriculum of study
GPA on a 4.0 scale.
STEP 7: Complete a Nursing Application Self-Assessment Form and apply to the
program
Students who meet admission requirements may submit a complete nursing application
packet to the Beazley School of Nursing. A complete application packet would include:
1. the separate Application for Admission to the Beazley School of Nursing
2. the Beazley School of Nursing Application Self-Assessment form
3. one official high school and/or GED transcript
4. one official college/university transcript (from every college/university you have ever
attended), except for TCC
The School of Nursing will access the Tidewater Community College transcripts. Please
note official college transcripts must be provided for any courses completed
outside of Tidewater Community College.
LPNs seeking advanced placement or LPN-RN articulation must also submit a copy of their
current Virginia nursing license and official LPN transcript as part of the complete nursing
application packet.
All documents must be submitted at the same time (in one envelope) as part of the nursing
application packet. The complete packet is submitted via hand-delivery or mail to the address
listed on the application. Submitted documents are the property of the college. Incomplete
packets will not be considered.
Criminal History and Sex Offender’s Crimes Against Minors Background Checks
All nursing students are required to complete a Criminal History and Sex Offender Crimes Against
Minors Background Checks prior to beginning the nursing program, but not before receiving an
acceptance letter into the Nursing Program. The fee for the background check will be paid by the
student, and includes a fee for a Medical Document Management system for the Nursing Program.
Nursing students are personally responsible for completing the required background checks and
ensuring that any positive results are provided to the designated personnel at the assigned clinical
facility. It will be the decision of the clinical facility whether the student will be allowed to participate
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in clinical activities at the facility should there be positive criminal or sex offender results. Students
may not request assignment at a specific clinical facility. Students who are unable to participate in
clinical activities will not be able to complete the program. Students should be aware that the
Virginia State Board of Nursing may deny, suspend, or revoke a license or may deny the individual
the opportunity to sit for an examination if an applicant has a criminal history or is convicted or
pleads guilty or nolo contendere to a felony or other serious crime. Successful completion of the
nursing program at Tidewater Community College does not guarantee licensure, the opportunity to
sit for a licensure examination, certification or employment in the relevant health care occupation.
TECHNICAL STANDARDS FOR NURSING
Students admitted to the nursing program must be 18 years of age at the start of the first
nursing course and can be expected to meet essential requirements which necessitate the
physical and mental abilities listed below. Students with documented disabilities requiring
academic adjustments may seek assistance from the educational accessibility counselors. (Refer
to the Tidewater Community College Catalog)
1. Assimilate knowledge acquired through lecture, discussion and readings.
2. Comprehend and apply basic mathematical skills, e.g., ratio and proportion concepts, use
of conversion tables, calculation of drug dosages.
3. Comprehend and apply abstract concepts from biological, sociological and psychological
sciences.
4. Communicate effectively and organize thoughts to prepare written documents that are
correct in spelling, style, and grammar.
5. Read charts, records, scales, small print, monitoring devices, handwritten notations and
distinguish colors.
6. Distinguish tonal differences and use the telephone.
7. Distinguish odors of drugs and solutions; distinguish odors to monitor and assess health
needs.
8. Demonstrate sufficient tactile ability to differentiate changes in sensations, e.g., pulses,
temperatures.
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9. Correctly manipulate equipment necessary for providing nursing care to clients, e.g.,
syringes, infusion pumps, and life support devices.
10. Move unassisted from room to room and maneuver in small spaces when providing client
care.
11. Establish interpersonal rapport sufficient to communicate and relate to individuals,
families and community groups with social, emotional, intellectual and cultural
differences.
12. Be able to carry/lift items weighing 50 pounds or more.
13. Be able to provide nursing care safely to clients for a period of six to twelve hours.
14. Provide emergency assistance for clients.
The Decision Process
Admission to the Beazley School of Nursing is highly competitive. Meeting the admission
requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program. The admission decision includes a
review of all required documents. In the selection process, points are assigned to all completed co-
requisite general education courses in the nursing curriculum with special attention to grades
received in science and co- requisites, as well as the score earned on the nursing admission
assessment exam (HESI A2). The higher the grade in these and other co-requisites, the greater the
points assigned. The more co-requisites completed, the higher the potential points awarded. No
grades less than “c” are accepted. Science courses must have been completed within 6 years prior
to enrolling in the Beazley school of nursing.
Review of applications will begin after the application deadline. All students submitting applications
by the admission deadline will be notified of their status approximately two months after the
application deadline. Applicants will be notified in writing of their status at the mailing address listed
on the application. No information will be given over the phone or via email regarding an
applicant’s status.
In compliance with VCCS policy, admission is first offered to qualified candidates residing within the
service region of the college, followed by those qualified students who are in-state residents and
finally out of state students. Other persons who are/may be eligible for state in-state tuition include
Military service members, spouses, and dependent children. Full time employees in Virginia who
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earn a specified minimum annual earning, pay Virginia taxes and reside outside the state. For
additional information contact the Enrollment Services/Admissions Center on the campus you plan
to attend.
Students who are not accepted into the program may reapply by submitting a letter prior to the next
application deadline requesting that his/her application be considered. Applications for students that
are not accepted for admission are kept on file for two consecutive admission periods only. Along
with the letter, students must submit an updated application packet including an Application for
Admission to the Beazley School of Nursing, the Beazley School of Nursing Application Self-
Assessment Form, and official college transcript(s), if additional courses have been completed,
or transfer credits given, since the last application deadline.
Students who have failed two nursing courses in another Registered Nursing program will
not be considered for admission into the Beazley School of Nursing.
ADMISSIONS CHECKLIST
1. Apply for general admission to Tidewater Community College.
• List Portsmouth as your campus of record
• Request official college/university transcripts be mailed to TCC’s Office of the College
Registrar
• Complete and submit the online Request for Evaluation of Previous Educational
Experiences form at [Link]/transfer-credits
2. Attend the mandatory Nursing Information Session on the Portsmouth Campus (View
admission session recording if applying during July-August 2020 cycle). You must be on time
and stay the entire session in order to meet this requirement.
3. Complete Math placement test at any TCC campus testing center, if needed.
4. Complete BIO 141, ENG 111, PSY 230 and SDV 101 with a grade of “C” or better. All
science courses must be completed within 6 years prior to the beginning the first
nursing course.
5. Take the Nursing Admission Assessment Exam (HESI A2) within 2 years prior to application to
the nursing program.
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6. Have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) for courses in the nursing
program’s curriculum of study.
7. Submit a complete nursing application packet to the Beazley School of Nursing. A complete
application packet includes:
• the separate Application for Admission to the Beazley School of Nursing
• the Beazley School of Nursing Application Self-Assessment Form
• one official high school/GED transcript (in a sealed envelope) *
• one official college/university transcript (in a sealed envelope) from every
college/university you have ever attended, except for Tidewater Community College*
LPNs must submit a copy of current Virginia LPN license and an official LPN transcript as part of the
nursing application packet.
*Both the official high school/GED transcript and the second/separate official
college/university transcripts should be mailed to you in a sealed envelope to be included in
the complete application packet. Do not open these transcripts when received.
Note: Please see an academic counselor/advisor for assistance with academic planning.
LPN TO RN CURRICULUM TRACKS
Advanced Placement LPN
The advanced placement track is offered for LPNs who have graduated from accredited nursing
programs recognized by the Virginia Board of Nursing. LPNs may be awarded advanced placement
into the College’s Nursing Program by successful completion of a standardized nursing test and a
college- developed pharmacology calculation and dosage test.
Candidates will be given information regarding resources to assist them in preparing for the
pharmacology calculation and dosage test. Upon successful passing of these tests, students are
exempt from the first semester nursing curricular courses and are awarded credit for this course.
Students must pay a non- refundable fee to take the standardized test.
• Students who desire enrollment into the advanced placement track must:
• Meet the minimum requirements for admission to TCC and the prerequisites for the Beazley
School of Nursing.
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• Science courses must be no greater than 6 years old at the time of beginning the nursing
program.
• Attend a mandatory Nursing Information Session.
• Complete College Placement Test for Mathematics.
• Complete BIO 141, ENG 111, PSY 230 and SDV 101. (Must obtain a “C” or better on
completed co-requisite courses).
• Have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) for courses in the nursing
program’s curriculum of study.
• Maintain a current Virginia LPN license in good standing.
• Submit a copy of current Virginia LPN license and an official LPN transcript as part of the
nursing application packet.
• Take the Nursing Admission Assessment Exam (HESI A2) at any of TCC’s campus testing
centers.
LPN - RN Articulation
The LPN-RN articulation track is offered at the ESCC campus for LPNs who have graduated from
accredited nursing programs recognized by the Virginia Board of Nursing. Students admitted to the
LPN-RN articulation track are admitted in summer semester and take NSG 115 Healthcare
Concepts for Transition and NSG 200 Health Promotion and Assessment courses. Upon
successful completion, students move into the second year of the program and are given credit for
first year NSG courses.
Students who desire enrollment into the LPN-RN track at ESCC must:
• Meet the minimum requirements for admission to TCC and the prerequisites for the Beazley
School of Nursing.
• Science courses must be no greater than 6 years old at the time of beginning the nursing
program.
• Attend a mandatory Nursing Information Session.
• Complete College Placement Test for Mathematics.
• Complete BIO 141, ENG 111, PSY 230 and SDV 101. (Must obtain a “C” or better on
completed co-requisite courses).
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• Have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) for courses in the nursing
program’s curriculum of study.
• Maintain a current Virginia LPN license in good standing.
• Submit a copy of current Virginia LPN license and an official LPN transcript as part of the
nursing application packet.
• Take the Nursing Admission Assessment Exam (HESI A2) at any of TCC’s campus testing
centers.
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NURSING CURRICULUM OF STUDY –
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE: NURSING (156)
Traditional Student Advanced Placement LPN to RN
General Education Requirements
General Education Requirements
(25 Credits) (25 Credits)
BIO 141 Human Anatomy & Physiology I-II BIO 141 Human Anatomy & Physiology I-II
BIO 150 Introductory Microbiology BIO 150 Introductory Microbiology
ENG 111 College Composition I ENG 111 College Composition I
PSY 201 Introduction to Psychology (or
PSY 200)
SDV 101 Orientation to Healthcare SDV 101 Orientation to Healthcare
Program Requirements (39 Credits) Program Requirements (39 Credits)
Completion of standardized test and
NSG 100 Introduction to Nursing Concepts
NSG 106 Competencies for Nursing
Practice
NSG 130 Professional Nursing Concepts NSG 170 Health/Illness Concepts
NSG 200 Health Promotion and NSG 210 Health Care Concepts I
Assessment
NSG 211 Health Care Concepts II
NSG 170 Health/Illness Concepts NSG 230 Advanced Professional Concepts
NSG 210 Health Care Concepts I NSG 252 Complex Health Care Concepts
NSG 211 Health Care Concepts II
NSG 230 Advanced Professional Concepts Minimum Credits Required
NSG 252 Complex Health Care Concepts
Minimum Credits Required
Notes: 1. Nursing courses must be taken in sequential order one course at a time.
2. Program requirements may change in accordance with federal, state, or industry standards.
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Beazley School of Nursing Approximate Expenditures
1. Tuition & Fees
Tuition rates may change. Visit [Link]/tuition for the most up-to-date information
2. Medical Examination $200.00 - $350.00
The nursing office will advise tentatively admitted students of the medical requirements.
3. Books
For the first semester, books are approximately $800.00 to $1000.00. Additional books for
the following semesters are approximately $300.00 per semester
4. Uniforms (may be ordered through the college’sBarnes & Noble Bookstore at McArthur Mall in
Norfolk)
Embroidered Unisex Scrub Top $19.98
Men’s Scrub Pant $24.98
Women’s Scrub Pant $14.98
Embroidered Men’s Lab Coat $24.98
Embroidered Women’s Lab Coat $24.98
Bandage Scissors $5.00
Stethoscope $17
White Nursing Duty Shoes, Gloves $120, $2.98 per pair
5. Standardized Testing (HESI)
Approximate cost – mid curriculum $60
Approximate cost – end of program $400
6. Nursing Liability Insurance $39/year
7. Criminal History & Sex Offender Background Checks/
Medical Document System $90
8. Nursing Skills Kits $135
Foley Catheter Kit (purchased separately) $15
9. Parking Fees at Clinical Sites Sentara Norfolk General and Children’s
Hospital of the King’s Daughters (Students generally have two clinical
days per week, discount packs may be purchased from the facility) $8/day
10. Post-Graduation Costs
NCLEX-RN Exam $200 (approximate)
Board of Nursing Application for Licensure fee $135 (approximate)
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TCC APPLICATION FOR
ADMISSION TO BEAZLEY SCHOOL OF NURSING
Please review the admissions procedures and information booklet for application deadlines. Nursing
application packets must be sent to the following address:
TCC Beazley School of Nursing
c/o Alicia Wilson, Administrative Assistant
120 Campus Drive, Portsmouth, VA 23701
Applications without supporting documentation will not be considered
Location: _____Portsmouth Campus _____Eastern Shore Community College
Desired Start:
_____ Fall for applications received Jan. 15 – Feb. 15
_____ Cohort 1 (August)
_____ Spring for applications received July 15 – Aug. 15
_____ Cohort 2 (January) _____ Advanced Placement (January) _____ Summer ESCC
_____ LPN-RN Articulation Jan. 15- Feb. 15 (May)
Name: __________________________________________________________________________
Other Names Used: _______________________________________________________________
SIS ID Number: __________________________________ DOB ___________________________
Home Phone: ____________________________ Cell Phone: _____________________________
TCC Email: _____________________________ Other Email: _____________________________
Street Address: __________________________________________________________________
City: ___________________________ State: ________________ Zip: ___________________
List the names of other colleges/universities that you have attended:
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
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Do you have a degree from another college/university? Yes____ No _____
State the Degree and the Major: ___________________________________________________
Have you previously been admitted to a registered nursing program? Yes____ No _____
If yes, please provide a brief explanation of your status when you left the Program
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
Have you previously been applied or been admitted to the Beazley School of Nursing?
Yes____ No _____
DatesAttended: ___________________________________
Have you ever been convicted of a felony and/or misdemeanor? Yes____ No _____
All nursing students are required to complete a Criminal History and Sex Offender Crimes Against
Minors Background Checks prior to beginning the nursing program. The fee for the background
check will be paid by the student. Nursing students are personally responsible for completing the
required background checks and assuring that any positive results are provided to the designated
personnel at the assigned clinical facility. It will be the decision of the clinical facility whether the
student will be allowed to participate in clinical activities at the facility should there be positive
criminal or sex offender results.
Students may not request assignment at a specific clinical facility. Students who are unable to
participate in clinical activities will not be able to complete the program. Students should be aware
that the Virginia State Board of Nursing may deny, suspend or revoke a license or may deny the
individual the opportunity to sit for an examination if an applicant has a criminal history or is
convicted or pleads guilty or nolo contender to a felony or other serious crime. Successful
completion of the nursing program at Tidewater Community College does not guarantee licensure,
the opportunity to sit for a licensure examination, certification or employment in the relevant health
care occupation. Falsified information on the application for admission will be grounds for
denial from the program.
Please consider my application for (select one):
_____ Traditional RN Program
_____ Transfer from another Registered Nursing program into the Traditional RN Program
_____ Advanced Placement LPN to RN
_____ LPN-RN Articulation (ESCC)
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LPN Graduation Date: ______________ Name of LPN School: _________________________
Required LPN employment experience should be verifiable if selected for admission.
All applicants selected for admission are provisionally accepted pending satisfactory
results/completion of the following:
1. Complete medical examination and laboratory testing
2. Criminal History and Sex Offender & Crimes Against Minors Background Checks
3. Obtain CPR for the Health Care Provider (HLT 105 American Heart Association) or CPR
for the Professional Rescuer
4. Obtain Nursing Liability Insurance
5. Attend the Nursing Orientation Session (usually held in Summer for Fall accepted
students and Fall for Spring accepted students and Advanced Placement LPN.) Students
who do not attend the session will not be admitted to the program.
Program progression is based on successful completion of nursing courses in the prescribed
sequence. Students seeking admission to the nursing program are advised that a student who fails
two nursing courses cannot re- enroll in the nursing curriculum. In order to graduate with the
associate’s degree, you must meet the college’s computer competency requirements. Consult your
academic advisor or counselor to determine how to satisfy this requirement.
Signature __________________________________________ Date _______________________
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For Beazley School of Nursing Office Use Only:
Date Application School of Nursing Office: ____________________________
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BEAZLEY SCHOOL OF NURSING
APPLICATION SELF-ASSESSMENT FORM
Name _____ Student ID __________
Prerequisites Completed Year Completed Comments
Official High School Transcript /GED
Official college transcripts
Nursing information session
College Placement Test into MTH 154
no corequisite (take or exempt)
BIO 141; ENG 111; PSY 230;
SDV 101
HESI admission Assessment Exam
Curricular GPA 2.5
Admissions Criteria and Credits for Completed College Coursework
HESI A2 Date
Course Grade (A) Grade (B) Grade (C) Comments (year/school)
BIO 141
BIO 142
BIO 150
ENG 111
PSY 201
PSY 230
PHI 226
SDV 101
Bachelors
Degree
*Please note that all science courses must be no greater than six years old at the time of
beginning the nursing program. Submit this completed form with your application.
Signature Date ___________________
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