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Future Students<\/h3>\n

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Frequently Asked Questions<\/h1>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_toggle title=”What’s the first step to apply?”]First, you must be enrolled at ACC. Please see this page<\/a> for information about how to get started.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Can I submit an application even if not all my immunizations are complete?”]No, the student must submit a copy of the immunizations record indicating completion of all required immunizations<\/a> before submitting an application.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What if I had a criminal conviction as a juvenile-do I still have to report it?”]Yes, the Board of Nursing requires you to reveal all eligibility issues. Please visit the Licensure Eligibility page<\/a> for more information.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Can I receive any credit if I am currently a certified nurse aide?”]No, we do not give credit or advanced placement for students who are certified nurse aides, however, those experiences will be valuable as you begin your skills and clinical courses.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Is there a waiting list?”]Qualified students are given the next available space in a class; it is possible that the space will not be in the next admission class (see previous question).[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What are the deadlines for applying?”]Deadlines for consideration for Fall and Spring semesters are January 10th and June 1st respectively. The prospective student must take the TEAS V Differentiated Skills Examination prior to submission of an application to the program. The program, reviewing performance on the TEAS V examination, information session attendance, submission of an application and prior completion of science courses, uses a ranking system in which to consider prospective students for admission into the program.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”If I reapply, do I need to complete the Information Session again?”]Yes, the Information Session must be completed at the time the Reapplication Form is submitted, within a month of deferring or withdrawing, and only twice.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”How many times can I defer starting the program if I am admitted?”]Only twice. Please see the Application Process page<\/a> for deferment restrictions.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Can a student attend the program on a part-time basis?”]No. When a student is accepted, they are required to take and complete all courses in the level during the same semester.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”How much can I work while I am in school?”]While in the program, the student will have class or clinical three to four days a week (21-27 hours\/week). In addition, the student will need to study and complete homework assignments. We encourage students to limit their working to less than 20 hours a week.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Is there financial aid assistance available?”]Financial aid is available in the form of grants, loans, and scholarships. More information can be found on the Financial Aid page<\/a>.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What times\/days are classes and\/or clinical?”]The days and times of class and clinical depend on the level of the student. Most theory classes begin at 8 a.m. and may last to 5 p.m. Clinical times also vary and students are advised\u00a0 to set aside time from 6 a.m. until 9 p.m. as there are day, evening and weekend clinicals.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Can I select my clinical sites because of childcare and\/or transportation issues?”]Students are advised to have arrangements for childcare and transportation that would allow them to be at a clinical site as early as 5:30 a.m. Clinical sites are located across Austin, Round Rock, Buda, Kyle, and Georgetown. Clinical placements are made by the program based on the level of the student and the facility that is available, not by student request.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Do students have to have their own health insurance while in the nursing program?”]Currently, students are required to provide proof of health insurance. Students can enroll in individual health coverage. More information can be found here<\/a>.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What is the difference between Evening & Weekend program and the Traditional Daytime program?”]<\/p>\n