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  • Please review the Selective Admissions: Nursing, Degree Requirements, Document RequirementsAdmission Scoring Criteria, and FastTrack Handbook (if applicable), prior to completing the application.

  • I have reviewed the information provided by the hyperlinks above and understand the requirements for application and admission.
  • Our records indicate you have already submitted an application.
    If this is an error, please contact TCC Nursing.

Degree Audit

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  • Have you completed the TCC degree audit?

Associate of Applied Science Program

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  • Pre-requisite Courses

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    BIOL 2401 - Anatomy and Physiology I
    BIOL 2402 - Anatomy and Physiology II
    BIOL 2420/2421 - Microbiology (Lecture and Lab)

Licensed Vocational Nursing Program

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  • Pre-requisite Courses

    Course Title
    BIOL 2401 - Anatomy and Physiology I
    BIOL 2420/2421 - Microbiology (Lecture and Lab)
    PSYC 2301 – Psychology (Pass score on CLEP = “C”)

Fast Track to Associate of Applied Science Program

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  • Please review the FastTrack Handbook here or at the top of this form to understand the requirements for applying to the FastTrack program.
  • Pre-requisite Courses

    Course Title
    BIOL 2401 - Anatomy and Physiology I
    BIOL 2402 - Anatomy and Physiology II
    BIOL 2420/2421 - Microbiology (Lecture and Lab)
  • Are you currently an LVN, Paramedic, or Military Medic?
  • I am currently a/an:

HESI Requirements

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  • HESI A2 Exam
  • Pre-requisite Courses

Immunization Requirements

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  • Current Immunization Record
  • The Texas Administrative Code (TAC) and the DFW Hospital Council Foundation: Standard Hospital Student Orientation (2018) (PDF will open in a new window) require that all students in health-related programs complete the following immunizations before applying to programs where patient contact is a component.

  • To be considered, applicants are required to submit proof of the below immunizations.

  • Immunization
    1. Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR): Proof of two (2) doses OR Proof of a Positive (+) Titers.
    Completed
    2. (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (Tdap): Proof of vaccine/booster dose within the past ten (10) years. Boosters are required every ten (10) years.
    Completed
    3. Varicella (Chickenpox): Proof of two (2) doses OR Proof of a Positive (+) Titer.
    Completed
    4. Hepatitis “B”: Proof of completed a three (3) or a two (2) doses series OR Proof of a Positive (+) Titer.
    Completed
    5. Hepatitis “A”: Proof of two (2) doses OR Proof of a Positive (+) Titer.
    Completed
    6. Covid-19: Proof of both doses of a two-dose vaccine series OR Proof of a single dose vaccine/booster. Please see TCC’s Vaccine Statement: Health Sciences & Nursing Programs.
    Completed
  • Please note that the above immunization requirements are generic for all healthcare facilities where student training takes place. Some facilities may have additional requirements.

Recommendation Letters

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  • Do you have two (2) recommendation letters?
  • Please provide full names and email addresses for two (2) references. The references will be contacted via email to complete a short Letter of Recommendation Form on your behalf. One of the references must be a current or recent employer, supervisor, or instructor. The form will be uploaded directly into your application. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the reference submits the recommendation letter within the provided timeframe in the email invitation. In accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, the applicant:

  • Recommendation Access
  • References Contact Information

Applicant Signature

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  • By providing the electronic signature below, I certify that all information provided in this application is accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also understand that providing inaccurate information may result in the disqualification of my application and possible dismissal from the program.

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    Please save your Nursing Application as a Draft by clicking on the "Save for Later" button at the bottom of the page and enter a valid email address. A generated link will be sent to the provided email address for you to resume your application when you have acquired all required documentation. Please note that we are not able to regenerate the provided link. Please save the automated email.

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Nursing Program Eligibility Questions

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  • Please review the Eligibility Questions here: Texas Board of Nursing and answer the 4 questions below. If you answer "no" to the questions please sign below. If you answer "yes" to any of the questions. You will need to be cleared by the Texas Board of Nursing Declaratory Review Board Process. This review process can take a minimum of three months to two years depending on the case. This petition is a formal disclosure to the Board of any eligibility issues that may disqualify you from taking the NCLEX examination for licensure. You are required to submit the letter from the Board which states you have successfully completed the Declaratory Order process, once the review is completed.

  • 1. Are you currently the target or subject of a grand jury or governmental agency investigation?
  • 2. Has any licensing authority refused to issue you a license or ever revoked, annulled, cancelled, accepted surrender of, suspended, placed on probation, refused to renew a professional license, certificate or multi-state privilege held by you now or previously, or ever fined, censured, reprimanded or otherwise disciplined you?
  • 3. Within the past five (5) years have you abused and/or been treated for the use of alcohol or any other drug(s)?
  • Are you currently suffering from any condition for which you are not being appropriately treated that impairs your judgment or that would otherwise adversely affect your ability to practice nursing in a competent, ethical, and professional manner?

Attestation

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  • I, the Nursing Student/NCLEX ® Candidate whose name appears within this Application, acknowledge this document is a legal document and I attest that I understand and meet all the requirements for the type of licensure requested, as listed in sections 301.252, 301.253, 301.452, 301.453, 301.454 and 304.001 of the Nursing Practice Act; 22 TAC §§ 213.27, 213.28, 213.29, 213.30; 22 TAC §§ 217.11 and 217.12.

    Further, I understand that it is a violation of the 22 TAC § 217.12 (6)(I) and the Penal Code, sec 37.10, to submit a false statement to a government agency; and I consent to release of confidential information to the Texas Board of Nursing and further authorize the Board to use and to release said information as needed for the evaluation and disposition of my application. I understand that if I have any questions regarding this affidavit I should contact an attorney or the appropriate professional health provider. I will immediately notify the Board if at any time after signing this affidavit I no longer meet the eligibility requirements.

  • By providing the electronic signature below, I certify that all information provided in this application is accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also understand that providing inaccurate information may result in the disqualification of my application and possible dismissal from the program.

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Texas House Bill 1508 Compliance Statement

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  • As a point of information required by Texas HB 1508 and the Texas Occupations Code 58.001,

    if you are applying for admission to a program that may prepare an individual for an initial occupational license as defined under Texas Occupations Code 58.00 l and/or if you later decide to change to a program that prepares you for an initial occupational license as defined under Texas Occupations Code 58.001, in accordance with state law, please be advised of the following:

    1. An individual who has been convicted of an offense may be ineligible for issuance of an occupational license upon completion of the educational program;
    2. Each licensing authority that may issue an occupational license to an individual who completes an educational program must establish guidelines which state the reasons a particular crime is considered to relate to a particular license and any other criterion that affects the decisions of the licensing authority.
    3. Local or county licensing authorities may issue additional guidelines related to criminal history. Applicants should contact their respective local or county licensing authority for more details.
    4. A person may request a criminal history evaluation letter regarding the personal eligibility for a license issued by a licensing authority under Texas Occupations Code 53.102

    Applicants are encouraged to review all applicable eligibility requirements related to the respective occupational license. Questions related to eligibility requirements should be directed to the applicable licensing authority.

  • My signature verifies that I am aware of and understand House Bill (HB) 1508 and its implications.

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Statement of Student Responsibility

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  • I acknowledge that this application contains policies, regulations, and procedures in existence at the time of publication. I also acknowledge that Tarrant County College and the Department of Nursing reserve the right to make changes at any time to reflect current Board of Trustees policies, administrative regulations and procedures, and applicable State and Federal regulations. Furthermore, I understand that the information included in this packet does not constitute a contract expressed or implied, between any applicant, student, or faculty member, and Tarrant County College.

    I have read and understand the admission process for the Nursing Program. By submitting an application, I agree to abide by the admission requirements of the Nursing Program. I accept full responsibility for submitting a complete nursing admission packet prior to or by the designated application filing deadline, and I understand that I cannot be accepted into the Nursing Program until I have completed all of the admission requirements.

    Once I have submitted my application packet, I understand that it is my responsibility to inform the nursing office personnel of any change in my status, email address, address, telephone number, intentions to enter the program, or any other information that would affect my entrance into the Nursing Program.

    I acknowledge that once admitted to the program, I will be assigned to clinical rotations at area health care facilities, which will require proof of personal health care insurance coverage and proof of immunizations and/or immunity to selected communicable diseases, as well as tuberculosis screening.

    I am aware that, according to Dallas - Fort Worth Hospital Council Guidelines, I will be required to undergo a criminal background check and mandatory drug screening prior to admission to the Nursing Program. I understand that clinical facilities require, for each clinical rotation, written verification that students, listed by name, meet all criteria required by the Dallas - Fort Worth Hospital Council Guidelines, to include:

    • Negative criminal background checks
    • Negative drug screen
    • Current immunizations, and TB screening, physical exam
    • Current Healthcare Provider BLS (CPR & AED) Program completion card from American Heart Association
    • Successful completion of Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council Standard Hospital Student Orientation Test
    • Current Health Insurance
    • Completion of three (3) orientation days

    I understand that the purpose of this program is to prepare me to be eligible to write the NCLEX-RN licensing examination to become a registered nurse. In order to be eligible, I must hold a high school diploma or General Education Development certificate. Furthermore, it is my responsibility to notify the Texas Board of Nursing prior to admission to the Nursing Program, if I have ever been denied licensure by a licensing authority for nurses; have ever had disciplinary action taken against me by a licensing/certifying authority; have ever been convicted of a crime other than a minor traffic violation; am unable to safely practice professional nursing due to physical or mental disability/illness which may endanger the health and safety of persons under my care; have been hospitalized or treated for chemical dependency within the past five years; am currently an intemperate user of drugs or alcohol; have ever been issued a Declaratory Order by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas; or if I have ever taken the State Board Test Pool Examination, National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses, or the Canadian Nurses Association Testing Service Examination. If so, I will need to petition in writing, and provide requested documents to the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas in order to be eligible to take the NCLEX-RN examination. This review and eligibility approval may take 12-24 months to obtain from the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas who will assess a fee to the individual for review. Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas approval is required prior to acceptance into the Nursing Program.

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  • Signing this Contact Information section indicates you agree to receive text messages from Tarrant County College District.

Emergency Contact Information

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  • By providing the electronic signature below, I certify that all information provided in this application is accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also understand that providing inaccurate information may result in the disqualification of my application and possible dismissal from the program.

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  • College/University (Only include approved degrees and coursework as per the TCC degree audit process)

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Prior Nursing Education

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  • Have you ever attended TCC nursing program?
  • Nursing Programs Attended

  • Did you graduate from TCC?
  • Have you previously taken any nurses courses at TCC or another institution?
  • If Yes, did you have a score of below "C" on two or more nursing courses within the past two years?
  • Please note that applicants with scores below “C” on two nursing courses within the past two years are not eligible for enrollment into the nursing program until two years from the completion of the last nursing course with a below “C” grade.

  • By providing the electronic signature below, I certify that all information provided in this application is accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also understand that providing inaccurate information may result in the disqualification of my application and possible dismissal from the program.

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  • Do you currently work for JPS or Medical City and are you eligible for the Cohort?
  • If you selected "Yes", which cohort are you eligible for?
  • Which hospital do you work for?
  • By providing the electronic signature below, I certify that all information provided in this application is accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also understand that providing inaccurate information may result in the disqualification of my application and possible dismissal from the program.

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Demographic Information

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  • Gender:
  • Race:
  • Veteran Status
  • Is English your native or first language?
  • If You are an international student, do you possess an F1 Visa?
  • TOEFL-iBT/IELTS Instructions

    If you did not graduate from a high school in the United States or a high school on a US military installation where English was the primary language used:

    Provide documentation of graduation from high school from an English speaking country such as Canada (other than Quebec), Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and Ireland. If graduated from English speaking high school in a country not listed above in #2, provide official transcripts and a notarized letter from the headmaster/principal of the high school stating that English was the primary language of the courses taught.

    If English was NOT the primary language of your high school you must provide documentation of proof of English proficiency by submitting the results of either of the following:

    1. TOEL - iBT - Test of English as a Foreign Language-Internet Based Test - passing score of 83. This is the recommended score to apply for licensure from the Texas BON (Board of Nursing) http://www.ets.org/toefl/
    2. IELTS - Academic version- International English Language Testing System -IELST Band Score - over all 6.5 with a minimum score of 6 in all areas. This is the recommended score to apply for licensure from the Texas BON (Board of Nursing).

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