PRE-ENTRANCE TESTING

2009 SCHEDULE FOR THE ATI PRE-ENTRANCE TEST FOR NURSING PROGRAMS AND RESPIRATORY CARE

The current testing dates for Pre-Entrance Testing of applicants to either of the Nursing Programs or the Respiratory Care Program are listed on the following established schedule. This testing is a part of the required admission criteria. Students should have appropriate pre-requisite courses (algebra, biology, chemistry) before attempting this test. This test will be given on the central campus in Hillsboro.

Friday, January 16, 2009 - - 12:30 – 4:30 pm (Room 101)

Friday, February 13, 2009 - - 12:30 – 4:30 pm (Room 101)

Friday, March 13, 2009 - - 12:30 – 4:30 pm (Room 101)

Friday, April 17, 2009 - - 12:30 – 4:30 pm (Room 101)

Friday, May 15, 2009 - - 12:30 – 4:30 pm (Room 101)

Friday, June 19, 2009 - - 12:30 – 4:30 pm (Room 101)

Friday, July 17, 2009 - - 12:30 – 4:30 pm (Room 101)

Friday, August 14, 2009 - - 12:30 – 4:30 pm (Room 101)

Friday, September 25, 2009 - - 12:30 – 4:30 pm (Room 101)

Friday, October 23, 2009 - - 12:30 – 4:30 pm (Room 101)

Friday, November 20, 2009 - - 12:30 – 4:30 pm (Room 101)

Registration for the test and payment of the non-refundable $30.00 fee is performed in the Central Campus Business Office (ext. 2651) or any campus bookstore.  Pre-registration is required.  Requests for special accommodations in testing by applicants with disabilities are considered individually and must be made prior to the test date; contact the Disabilities Office for more information.  All testing is completed on computer.  Materials to assist in preparing for this ATI exam are available in the Central Campus Bookstore.

Either this Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) test or the ACT is required to meet admission criteria.  (ACT registration packets are available in the Student Services Office on any campus.)  Students must also complete both the general College Application for Admission and the appropriate Health Science Program Application (Practical Nursing, Registered Nursing, or Respiratory Care). 

An interview with the Director of Nursing or designee is required after all admission criteria have been met. Applicants must make an appointment with the Nursing Department to be officially placed on the waiting list for a position.  Respiratory Care students should contact the Respiratory Care Program Director after completing the Pre-Entrance Test (or ACT) to schedule an interview.

During months when inclement weather may cause college closings, please listen to your local radio stations for closing information, or call the college to hear the prerecorded message that is posted when the college is closed.  When the college reopens, call the Business Office to reschedule your test.

Applicants to Health Sciences programs should be aware that fingerprinting and/or criminal background checks will be required by health care agencies before allowing admission to clinical facilities for required clinical practice, and will be required before taking State Licensure Examinations.  A past felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify him/her from taking the State Licensure Exam.