Nursing - Advanced Placement

Specific Admission Requirements for Program

Applicants will be accepted into the Nursing - ADN Advanced Placement program by completing a weighted admission form. Students with the highest scores will receive admission to the program. A waiting list of applicants will not be maintained for future admission. An applicant who receives notification that he/she was not admitted to the program must resubmit the Nursing - ADN Advanced Placement Application by the program application deadline date to be considered for admission to the next available class. Program admissions application is available above under admissions information.

A waiting list of applicants is not maintained. An applicant who receives notification that s/he was not admitted must resubmit the Associate Degree Nursing Application for Advanced Placement Nursing during the published application period in order to be considered for the program admissions for the next available class.

• Certification or Licensure:
  • Copy of current, valid, and unrestricted South Carolina or National Paramedic Certificate or evidence of National Registry testing with original certification with current state certification OR
  • Current LPN licensure in South Carolina;
  • NOTE: HGTC Practical Nursing graduates who have not taken their board but have a minimum 2.75 GPA for the required general education courses and meet all other eligibility requirements may apply for admission. Students MUST meet with a nursing advisor to discuss program requirements including the 4-semester enrollment plan. Students who have not obtained their LPN license by the non-punitive withdrawal date, as denoted on the academic calendar, will be withdrawn from the program.
• Clinical Background check and urine drug screening.
• Submit a Health Sciences Division Student Health Record Form indicating the candidate can perform the physical tasks required in the program prior to enrollment in the first nursing course.
• Complete and pass the general hospital orientation.
• Proof of CPR certification for Health Care Providers prior to enrollment in first nursing course and throughout curriculum.
• Successful completion of all 9 Health Science Nursing General Education Courses (BIO 210, BIO 211, BIO 225, ENG 101, ENG 102, MAT 110/120, PSY 201, SPC 205 and Humanities) with a minimum grade of "C" and a GPA of at least 2.75 and taken the TEAS with a minimum score of 65. (BIO 210, BIO 211 and BIO 225 (5 year time limit, 10 year time limit if already completed Bachelor or Master degree programs) and MAT (10 year time limit).)
• GPA of 2.75 or better on all required general education and support courses. A minimum grade of “C” is also required in all courses required for Nursing-Advanced Placement.

Once applicants have completed these requirements, they will be granted acceptance into Advanced Placement Nursing, based on weighted admissions for available class seats. Paramedics and LPNs also have the option to apply for regular acceptance to the ADN Program.

Course Sequence and Progression Requirements
A minimum grade of "C" or better is required for all NUR-prefixed courses for progression and graduation. Grades below "C" are considered course failures.  For further information regarding progression, see the Nursing Student Handbook.

The Associate nursing program at Horry-Georgetown Technical College at the Grand Strand Campus and Georgetown Campuses located in Myrtle Beach and Georgetown, South Carolina, is accredited by the:

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate Degree nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program.

For more information on HGTC's accreditations, visit our accreditations page.

Admissions Information

• Program Admissions Application
• STEPS Session

Student Resources

• Nursing Student Handbook
• Program Cost

Forms

• Clinical Skills Checklist
• Clinical Requirements
• Background Check
• Nursing Readmission Form

A well-qualified nursing staff is essential for high-quality healthcare. This ongoing need presents graduates of HGTC's Nursing program with a wealth of employment opportunities and excellent earning potential. Nurses may find employment in the following settings:

For more information about careers, visit O*Net Online for an overview of South Carolina and National earnings statistics, and Horry-Georgetown Technical College's Career Services for more employment resources.

Program Effectiveness/Outcomes

Mission Statement
The Horry-Georgetown Technical College Department of Nursing is committed to supporting and implementing the mission statement of the College by:
a) Providing quality educational programs that prepare competent practical nursing and associate degree nursing graduates for entry level employment in a variety of contemporary health care environments and thereby contribute to meeting health care needs and supporting economic progress of the diverse communities served.
b) Promoting a student-centered learning environment that fosters the development of nursing professionals who demonstrate a commitment to safe, patient-centered care through effective clinical decisions, collaborative skills, and technological proficiency.
c) Providing an educational foundation that inspires a commitment to lifelong career education and professional growth.
d) Supporting the creation of alternative avenues for entry into nursing education programs that addresses community needs.

Learning Outcomes
1. Promote a culture of safety within contemporary health care environments.
2. Formulate effective clinical judgments, using analytical processes and the effective use of information technology, to guide the delivery of quality nursing.
3. Facilitate coordinated patient care by integrating effective communication skills with interdisciplinary collaborative processes.
4. Model behaviors that demonstrate accountability and reflect standards of the profession.
5. Manage patient centered care that values the individual rights and needs while
respecting diversity.