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ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING PROGRAM
SPRING 2025 APPLICATION INFORMATION
Application Deadline: Thursday, August 15, 2024 by 5:00 PM
Application materials must be submitted as follows:
Email application materials to: [email protected]
Application materials can be also be mailed or delivered to: North Idaho College, Cardinal
Central Office (Lee-Kildow Hall), 1000 West Garden Avenue, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814.
Questions can be directed to:
Cardinal Central Office (208) 769-3311, or
Health Professions & Nursing (HPN) Admissions – email: [email protected]
Or
Wendy R. McIntosh
Student Success Navigator for Nursing
Meyer Health and Sciences Building 166
(208) 769-3373
[email protected]
www.nic.edu
It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all required information is submitted and received in Cardinal
Central and that documentation of all requirements is included in the application. Applicants may verify
documents received on their MyNIC account. Once you log into your MyNIC account, select Self Service under
the Services area. Once you are within Self Service, on the left-hand side panel, select the person avatar icon
(User Options) and select My Documents. If the Status column says Not Received for the Requesting Office
of Admissions, we will need that document for your program file. No verbal or other written verification will be
given. No recognition is given for requirements/courses without documentation.
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Zoom Information Sessions
There will be three available Zoom information sessions prior to the posted application deadline.
Students are strongly encouraged to attend one of the sessions. During the information sessions the
current application and specific application instructions will be reviewed. These are interactive
meetings, attendees are encouraged to thoroughly review the application prior to the information
session and have questions ready as each element of the application is addressed. Please see the
available times and links to sessions below.
THURSDAY, JUNE 27 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
WEDNESDAY, JULY 10 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
THURSDAY, AUGUST 8 - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
In the unlikely event any of the information sessions are unable to proceed as originally scheduled or
if potential applicants are unable to attend any of the scheduled information sessions, please know, it
is still the applicant’s responsibility to read and understand the application information thoroughly
despite any unforeseen circumstances pertaining to the information sessions.
If there are questions not answered within one of the scheduled information sessions, please reach
out to the Student Success Navigator for Nursing for clarification on specific questions.
Wendy R. McIntosh
Student Success Navigator for Nursing
Meyer Health and Sciences Building 166
(208) 769-3373
[email protected]
www.nic.edu
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ACCEPTED AND ALTERNATE STUDENTS
Accepted & Alternate students will be required to attend a mandatory orientation in order to maintain
eligibility for the program. The mandatory orientation will be scheduled for Monday, December 2, 2024
from 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm.
Accepted students are required to attend FUN (Fundamentals of Understanding Nursing). FUN will
be scheduled for Friday, January 17, 2025 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Alternate students who are notified of acceptance to the program prior to Friday, January 17, 2025 are
required to attend FUN.
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Associate Degree Nursing Program Application Checklist
Read the entire application and follow instructions for completing and submitting necessary application
materials. All required application materials must be completed and received by the application
deadline.
Step 1:
Apply to the North Idaho College Nursing RN Program ❑ Complete ❑ Incomplete
Submit an electronic application by accessing https://www.nic.edu/start and clicking on the ‘Apply Now’
link. Please select the Registered Nursing AS Program/degree pathway option. Note: This program has
prerequisites required for entry. Information about the program and required prerequisite courses can
be found on the Nursing RN Program website using the following link: Nursing RN - North Idaho College
(nic.edu)
Step 2:
Submit College Transcripts ❑ Complete ❑ Incomplete
Students are required to submit official military transcripts and official college transcripts from every
college or university attended by the application deadline. Courses completed at North Idaho College
do not require transcript submission. If courses are still in progress at the time of the application
deadline, in progress official transcripts are still required by the deadline AND official final transcripts of
courses enrolled in at the time of the application deadline must be submitted immediately after grades
are posted. Please be aware that transcripts are not retained for a long period of time and you may
need to reorder transcripts even if you’ve previously applied for NIC and/or the Associate Degree
Nursing Program. Only courses that appear on official transcripts at the application deadline will be
used to determine points for admission. Applicants using AP, CLEP or other test scores for a course
to meet a degree requirement must submit a paper copy of the scores if the test score is not listed on
the transcript. COMPASS, RSAT or ACT Test scores are valid for four years from the test date.
International college/university transcripts must be professionally evaluated by WES or a similar
NACES-member organization. It is recommended an applicant choose course-by-course evaluation
and pay to have records retained with these organizations for potential future use.
Step 3:
Submit Supporting Application Materials ❑ Complete ❑ Incomplete
Materials in support of your electronic application must be submitted as follows:
Email application materials to: [email protected]. Application materials can be also be mailed or delivered
to: North Idaho College, Cardinal Central Office (Lee-Kildow Hall), 1000 West Garden Avenue, Coeur
d’Alene, ID 83814.
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Nursing Entrance Exam (TEAS) ❑ Complete ❑ Incomplete
✓ For applicants who have applied previously, you may not need to submit the TEAS results again.
It is your responsibility to ensure the Admissions Office has your results and that the scores have
not expired. To find TEAS scores on file, log in to your MyNIC account, select Self Service under
the Services area. Once you are in Self Service, select the grad hat icon (Academics) on the left
side-panel, then select Test Summary. TEAS results will be listed under Admission Tests. If more
than one valid TEAS score has been submitted, the most recent score will be used in the calculation
process. Applicants may take the TEAS only once each application cycle through the NIC Testing
Center. TEAS scores are valid for two years, however, scores can be no older than 2 years
at the time of the application deadline.
Statement from Previous Nursing School (If Applicable) ❑ Complete ❑ Incomplete
✓ Applicants who have attended any nursing program other than NIC, and not completed that
program, must submit a statement regarding eligibility for readmission to each nursing program
previously attended. The statement must be on school letterhead and must come from a dean or
director of the program. If a nursing school statement was submitted with a completed
application to an NIC nursing program within the previous two years, a new statement must
be submitted again with this application.
Copy of Credentials (If Applicable) ❑ Complete ❑ Incomplete
✓ In order to receive points towards direct patient care, a copy of credentials, licenses and
certifications applicable to and required for position(s) held must be provided by application
deadline. Providing copies of credentials, licenses and certifications will not ensure direct patient
care points will be awarded, however, copies of credentials, licenses and certifications are required
in order for direct patient care points to be considered. Cell phone pictures of credentials,
licenses and certifications applicable to and required for position(s) will not be permitted or
considered valid.
Current Schedule (If Applicable) ❑ Complete ❑ Incomplete
✓ Applicants who are enrolled in any minimum prerequisites in Fall 2024 in a school other than North
Idaho College must submit a copy of their current schedule and complete the enclosed form titled
Prerequisite Course Information Sheet. Applicants must be enrolled in any remaining
prerequisites at the application deadline. Minimum prerequisites include: ENGL 101, BIOL 227,
PSYC 101, COMM 101 & GEM 3 Math course.
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Prerequisite Information Sheet
Students currently enrolled in prerequisites at schools OTHER than North Idaho College must complete
this information sheet. This sheet and documentation of enrollment in the prerequisites listed
below must be submitted with the application in order to provide evidence of eligibility. Applicants
must be enrolled in any remaining prerequisites at the application deadline. Failure to provide
proof of registration in any remaining prerequisites at a school other than NIC will result in an Incomplete
Application status. Minimum prerequisites include: ENGL 101, BIOL 227, PSYC 101, COMM 101
& a GEM 3 Math course.
Student Name _______________________________________________________________
1. Prerequisite course I am currently taking (check one):
___ENGL 101 ___BIOL 227 & Lab ___PSYC 101 ___COMM 101 ___GEM 3 Math Course
Name of college _______________________________
Course/s will be complete on (date) ________________
The course/s is/are being offered in a _________quarter ___________semester system. (check one)
2. Prerequisite course I am currently taking (check one):
___ENGL 101 ___BIOL 227 & Lab ___PSYC 101 ___COMM 101 ___GEM 3 Math Course
Name of college _______________________________
Course/s will be complete on (date) ________________
The course/s is/are being offered in a _________quarter ___________semester system. (check one)
3. Prerequisite course I am currently taking (check one):
___ENGL 101 ___BIOL 227 & Lab ___PSYC 101 ___COMM 101 ___GEM 3 Math Course
Name of college _______________________________
Course/s will be complete on (date) ________________
The course/s is/are being offered in a _________quarter ___________semester system. (check one)
Official transcripts with final grades for all prerequisite courses not completed at NIC must be
received in Cardinal Central by December 16, 2024
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RN Entrance Exam
A copy of TEAS standardized test scores must be submitted as part of the application process
no later than the application deadline. Sessions for completing the TEAS test are generally
offered at the NIC Testing Center during the two weeks prior to the application deadline but
current scores from other testing locations are also acceptable. Students unable to attend
testing sessions provided by NIC are responsible for completing this requirement elsewhere.
Please contact the NIC Testing Center for possible alternatives.
To schedule Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) through the NIC Testing Center:
1. Limited TEAS testing will be available via the NIC Testing Center. Click on the links below to
view any currently available sessions.
2. Schedule the exam.
A. To schedule the exam at NIC in Coeur d’Alene: Log on to www.nic.edu/teas
B. To schedule the exam at an NIC Outreach Center: Log on to www.nic.edu/teas
and follow the information for the Outreach Center of your choice.
3. Bring to the testing site on your scheduled day:
A. Your picture ID
B. A valid credit/debit card to pay for the exam (cash or checks are not accepted).
C. The cost through the NIC Testing Center is approximately $70.
Applicants who appear for testing without a picture ID and valid credit/debit card will
not be allowed to test.
Additional TEAS Information:
• In addition to the NIC testing fee, the applicant is also responsible for all fees assessed by an
alternate test site.
• The exam may take up to 4 hours to complete. TEAS scores may be used for two consecutive
application years. If the TEAS is repeated, the most recent scores will be used for the
application.
North Idaho College is committed to serving TEAS examinees with documented disabilities by
providing reasonable accommodations appropriate to the examinee’s diagnosis and needs.
North Idaho College also provides some supports to English Learners, (English as a Second
Langage, ‘ESL’). In order to be considered for TEAS accommodations, please contact the North
Idaho College Disability Support Services (DSS) office at 208-665-4520. The DSS office is
located in Seiter Hall, Room 100.
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Associate Degree Nursing
Point Calculation Worksheet
To be kept by the applicant for personal use.
A. GPA B. Bonus Points
A.S. Degree
Requirement
Grade
Bonus Points
ENGL 101
• Biol-227, Biol-228 & Bact-250
are worth 4 additional bonus
points each if completed with a
3.0 or higher (If repeated, two
most recent scores must
average 3.0 or higher to be
eligible for 4 additional bonus
points).
• Completion, with C/2.0, of
non-prerequisite degree
requirements are worth 1
additional point per course
BIOL 227
COMM 101
PSYC 101
GEM 3 MATH
ENGL 102
BIOL 228
BACT 250
SOC 101
GEM 5
GEM 5
NURS 115
* Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 for program eligibility will be calculated on all completed degree requirement courses
(shaded and non-shaded) from the above course list appearing on the transcript at the application deadline.
Total A _________
Total B _________
B. TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) Results: Total score percentage will be used to
determine points as follows:
92% - 100% = 25 pts
80% - 91.9% = 20 pts
58.7% – 79.9% = 15 pts
Below 58.7% = Ineligible
Total C _________
D. 12 or more 100-level or higher credits completed at NIC with C/2.0 = 15 pts
6 - 11 100-level or higher credits completed at NIC with C/2.0 = 8 pts
(Only courses posted to the NIC transcripts by application deadline will be considered)
Total D _________
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E. Completion of 750 hours direct patient care within 3 years of application deadline, verified on
employer letterhead or on form provided within application. If employer is using employee
letterhead option, date reporting instructions must still be adhered to. Direct patient care
hours accumulated prior to August 2021 will not count towards points received. Please include
copies of credentials, licenses and certifications applicable to and required for position(s) held.
Only hours worked within 3 years of application deadline will be accepted = 15 pts
Total E __________
F. Bachelor’s degree or higher from regionally accredited institution, recognized by NIC = 10 pts
Total F __________
G. Students applying (or re-applying to the ADN Program will be given bonus points for any NIC
Nursing (NURS) courses completed with a C/2.0 or higher, for up to two years from the time the
course was taken. This includes students who take NURS 115 Wellness prior to getting into the
ADN Program and students that attended the first semester of the program and completed some
NURS courses successfully, such as NURS 215, etc. These courses will also be counted in the
admission criteria as courses completed at NIC with a grade of C/2.0 or higher at NIC.
TOTAL A - G ______________
Random audits will be conducted on verifications of direct patient care information provided
Examples of employment that meet the direct patient care criteria:
CNA
Military Medic or Corpsman
EMT or Paramedic
Mental Health Technician or Specialist
Surgical Technologist
Physical Therapist Assistant
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Clinical Medical Assistant
Patient Care Technician (Dialysis)
Radiology Technician
Licensed Massage Therapist
Emergency Department Technician
Dental Hygienist
Examples of employment that do not meet the direct patient care criteria:
Patient Transporter
Pharmacy Technician
Physical Therapy Aid
Lifeguard
Ski Patrol
Phlebotomist
Esthetician
Scribe
Health Unit Coordinator
Home Care Aid
Respite Care
Medication Assistant
Resident Assistant
Caregiver
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VERIFICATION OF DIRECT PATIENT CARE EXPERIENCE
Please provide a copy of your job description including required qualifications
To be completed by the student:
I hereby give permission for the release of information to the Associate Degree Nursing Program at
North Idaho College:
Applicant Name (printed) ____________________________________________________________
Facility Name _____________________________________________________________________
Position Held by Applicant ___________________________________________________________
Unit Worked/Description of Unit _______________________________________________________
Dates of Employment within Preceding 3 Years: __________________________________________
Dates of employment must be reported using one of the following formats: MM / YYYY through MM / YYYY OR MM / YYYY through Current.
These are the only two accepted formats. Reported dates must be reported using one of the above formats. Reported dates may only include
August 2021 through application deadline. Any dates reported prior to August 2021 will not be considered. If dates are reported outside of the
preceding 3 years, applicant will not be eligible for direct patient care points.
Number of Hours within Preceding 3 Years: _____________________________________________
Please report total hours worked within required 3-year time frame. The nursing division will not accept hours requiring a calculation to
determine total completed hours. Direct patient care hours accumulated prior to August 2021 will not count towards points received. If hours
reported on this form are not within the preceding 3 year time frame, applicant will not be considered eligible to receive points awarded in this
category.
Applicant Signature ________________________________________________________________
Date __________________________________
To be verified by employer: Please verify above information in regard to this employee.
Name of individual verifying applicant employment & work history ____________________________
Position held of individual verifying applicant employment & work history ______________________
Signature _____________________________Phone Number_______________________________
Date _________________________________
Return this form along with copies of applicable credentials, licenses and certifications to the
Cardinal Central Office with Associate Degree Nursing Application. Applicants may submit
multiple forms if employed by multiple facilities within the preceding 3 years.
Random audits will be conducted on verification of direct patient care
information provided by the applicant.
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Direct Patient Care Appeal
If the student strongly believes that their 750 hours of employment meets the criteria, but the position
is not identified in either of the lists on page 8, the student may request an appeal for review of their
position. Directions to appeal:
1. Complete Verification of Direct Patient Care Experience form.
2. Complete the Direct Patient Care Appeal form.
3. Include an employer letter, on the employer letterhead, stating the job title the student held,
the dates and total hours worked within the preceding 3 years and their job description.
4. The completed appeal documentation and copies of applicable credentials, licenses and
certifications must be submitted by application deadline.
Direct Patient Care
Appeal Form
for ADN Admission Criteria
Student Name _______________________________ Date ______________________________
Direct Patient Care Position held: _____________________________________________________
Dates of Employment within Preceding 3 Years: __________________________________________
Dates of employment must be reported using one of the following formats: MM / YYYY through MM / YYYY OR MM / YYYY through Current.
These are the only two accepted formats. Reported dates must be reported using one of the above formats. Reported dates may only include
August 2021 through application deadline. Any dates reported prior to August 2021 will not be considered. If dates are reported outside of the
preceding 3 years, applicant will not be eligible for direct patient care points.
Provide job description, including typical duties the student performed while employed:
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Frequently Asked Application Questions (FAAQs)
Q: When and how will I know if I got into the program?
A: Applicants will be notified of acceptance or denial to program approximately three months after
application deadline occurs. Applicants will be notified via standard mail. It is vital that any changes
to your address be reported directly to the nursing advisor so corrections can be made prior to
decisions being mailed. Please notify the nursing advisor via phone or email @ (208)769-3373 or
[email protected].
Q: Do I get points for the requirements I’m working on now?
A: Courses in progress at the application deadline are not eligible for bonus points nor are they factored
into cumulative GPA on program requirements.
Q: Do I get points if I’m in the military or a veteran?
A: Military service is not eligible for additional points; however, In the event there are applicants with
an equal number of points, and the number of applicants (who are tied) outnumber the remaining
open positions in the program, the following system will be used to determine who is selected:
▪ Applicants with an equal number of points (tied) who have provided appropriate documentation
of military service will be put at the top of their point category. If there continues to be a tie, then:
▪ Cumulative GPA on completed program requirements will be used to rank the remaining tied
applicants. If there still continues to be a tie, then:
▪ A random drawing of all the remaining tied applicants will be held for the final position(s)
Q: I applied to the Nursing program on my NIC application but my degree is something different. How
do I get this corrected?
A: Students are not assigned the specific Nursing degree until after they have been accepted to the
program.
Q: My credits at my previous schools transferred as equivalents less than NIC’s credits. Do I need to
take additional classes or re-take those courses?
A: This is a common occurrence when courses are transferred from a quarter system to a semester
system. Additional credits will only need to be completed if overall credits for graduation are not
met.
Q: May I apply to the program more than once?
A: Applicants who have been accepted to a nursing program at North Idaho College on two different
occurrences are no longer eligible for consideration for admission. Applicants are permitted two
separate attempts at success in the North Idaho College nursing programs. This policy applies to
acceptance for the Licensed Practical Nursing program and the Associate Degree Nursing program.
There are no restrictions as to the number of times an applicant may apply prior to
acceptance into one of the North Idaho College Nursing programs.
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Q: How is GPA calculated when more than one course may meet degree requirements?
A: If applicants have more than one course that will meet a degree requirement (i.e. three GEM 5
courses or two GEM 3 courses), the course(s) meeting the requirement(s) with the highest grade
will be used in GPA calculation.
Q: Do I need to submit official NIC transcripts?
A: No, applicants do not need to submit official NIC transcripts. However, it is highly recommended
that applicants with transfer credits view their transcript evaluations before the application deadline
to assure that they have courses which meet the prerequisite admission requirements for the
Associate Degree Nursing program at North Idaho College. The transcript evaluation may be
viewed on the applicant’s MyNIC account. Once logged into your MyNIC account, at the top of the
screen in the Search box type ‘Transcript Credits’ and find the search result for Transfer
Summary.
Q: I studied abroad and have some credits or have a degree from a non-US college or university. Can
I submit my transcript from that institution by the nursing deadline? If my foreign credits are listed
on another US college or university transcript, can I submit that US college transcript to meet the
requirement?
A: No, we cannot accept foreign transcripts in those manners. All non-US college transcripts must be
evaluated by a professional international transcript service such as WES.org, at the student’s
expense. That organization will then provide the evaluated transcript on behalf of the student to
NIC. Such evaluated transcripts must be received by the nursing application deadline. Just like US
transfer credits, we cannot accept foreign transfer credits listed on another school’s transcript.
Please refer to Admissions International Students (nic.edu) for additional information.
Q: What is the minimum eligible grade for each prerequisite and general education requirement for the
Associate Degree Nursing program?
A: A minimum grade of C/2.0 must be earned in each required prerequisite and general education
requirement for the Associate Degree Nursing program.
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