Readmission Guidelines and Procedures

●      Only one readmission may be granted
per program.  A student may submit an
application for readmission to the nursing program no more than two times.  Students who completed the program and were
terminated because they did not take the exit exam may be allowed to readmit
(based on the requirements below) regardless of the number of previous
readmissions.

●      The readmission may be granted only
if the student is able to complete an education program in no more than one and
one-half (1.5) times the normal program length to satisfy the Maximum Time
Frame Requirements as stated in the Statements of Satisfactory Progress. All
previously completed classes will be included in the calculation of hours
attempted.

●      If health concerns were a factor for
the student leaving ATS Institute of Technology, then documentation for ability
to continue in the program must be provided with readmission paperwork.

 

If
Readmission is granted:

●      Student must meet the readmission deadlines listed below.

●      Students (including those who had
previously withdrawn from school) will be readmitted subject to the current
semester curriculum and all the program policies in effect at the time of the
first class taken during the readmission period.  Students are required to meet the course
progression requirements.

●      A student repeating a clinical
nursing course must repeat both the theory, clinical, and laboratory components
of the course.

●      To remain in the program

▪       
A student cannot fail any courses

▪       A student cannot withdraw from more than one class, excluding classes previously
attempted before readmission   

 

The Admission Committee has the authority to approve any exceptions to the above policies.

Readmission Deadlines

A student who is eligible to seek readmission must submit items listed below to
the Admission Representative according to the following schedule:

 

●      Readmissionfor a future semester (e.g. a
student is dismissed from the spring semester and plans to sit out the summer
semester and return for the fall semester)

▪       30 days prior to the beginning of the requested semester start date

 

Required Readmission Materials

The following items will be required:

1.        A completed readmission application.(A online form is avaible)

2.      Recommendations from:

a.       Two (2) ATS Institute of Technology Faculty who have taught the student in class or clinical completed on the Faculty Reference form https://forms.gle/rBN5BfMgdyFXb3F2A and

b.      One (1) additional professional recommendation.

c.       Follow instructions on the Faculty Reference form and submit paperwork to the Admission Representative by due dates.

3.       Letter addressed to the Admissions Review Committee requesting readmission into
(semester, year) submitted on the form provided by the Admission office Online form
Within the letter a developed action plan for success consisting of:

a.         Description of the reason(s) leaving the program

b.        Analysis of factors that led to this outcome

c.     Goals to be accomplished during your remaining time at school  

d.     Plan of action to meet your goal(s); be specific.

 

Studentswho have not attended ATS Institute of Technology for one term or longer must meet the following additional criteria:

1.     Take and meet benchmark requirements for the TEAS exam. Only one attempt is allowed.
Students that do not reach the minimum score will not be readmitted

2.      For previously passed nursing courses, student must

a.     Take and pass a nursing skills laboratory validation examination for courses passed
previously

b.      Take and pass comprehensive
standardized examinations to validate their knowledge of the material covered
in previously taken nursing courses

Readmission into ATS Institute of Technology will be
dependent on the clinical space available to accommodate additional students.
If the number of applicants exceeds available space, the decision will be based
on the student’s GPA and academic history of coursework previously taken at ATS
Institute of Technology, and applicants may be deferred to a subsequent semester.

Re-admitted students will be required to complete a new (no
older than 30 days) criminal background check and drug screen before the first
day of class if enrollment in the program has not been continuous (i.e. if they
have not been enrolled at ATS Institute of Technology for one or more
semesters).

Students will be required to update clinical documentation.
(see Clinical Requirements policy).

Re-Admission Step-by-Step Guidelines

1.     See the Registrar to verify that you will meet the requirements for maximum
timeframe as stated in the Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress policy.

2.     See the Accounting Office to verify that you met your financial obligation before
submitting the readmission application.

3.     Complete FAFSA and meet with the Financial Aid office to review your financial aid.

4.     See Admission Department to obtain Readmission Application Form and Faculty
Reference Forms

5.     Complete the following paperwork, pay readmission fees and submit your package to
Admission Representative by the deadline:

a.     Readmission Application

b.      Two Faculty Reference forms

c.     One additional professional recommendation

d.      Submit Letter to the Admissions Review Committee with the action plan for success. Online Form

6.     After we received all of the above documentation you will receive an email from
Admission to inform you if your application is accepted and if you need to
retake the necessary admission exams that will be required.

 

If your application is accepted you will be allowed to continue the readmission
process

1.     If you were out of school for one term or longer you will be provided with the
date and time to complete the following. If you need to reschedule your
appointment you must request it within 24 hours. You may reschedule your
appointment only once.:

a.     Take and pass the TEAS exam

b.     If previously passed nursing courses complete the following

                                              
i.     Take and pass a nursing skills
laboratory validation examination

                                             
ii.     Take and pass comprehensive
standardized examinations to validate their knowledge of the material covered
in previously taken nursing courses

2.     You will be notified by e-mail of the date you will need to meet with the Admission Committee.

 

If Re-Admitted:

 

Readmission will be pending receipt and results of the following documentation

 

1.     Submission of a new background check through the school in accordance with Readmission
policy above. 

2.     Submission of a drug test in accordance with Readmission policy above.

3.     Reviewed clinical documentation (see Clinical Requirements policy) with the Castle
Branch website to validate currency of your documents. Students may request
Castle Branch access from the Admissions Representative.

 

Note: Submit or resubmit updated official documentation and follow the College policy
if seeking accommodation through the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

 

Readmit Policy – Program Completion / No Exit Exam

 

Readmit Policy for Students who
completed the Program but did not complete Exit in Timely Manner and were
terminated.

 

For students that were terminated more than 2 years from the date of the last nursing
course was completed:

 

1. Must meet with the Bursar’s office to verify there are no current account balances.
2. Must meet with the Admission Department to review proper readmission documentation.
3. Must submit two professional recommendations from employers and/or previous nursing faculty instructors testifying to student ability to be successful
   in the program.
4. Must submit letter of intent identifying cause of failure to complete exit requirements in a timely manner. The letter must include a step by step plan for academic success if readmitted.
   or use the Online Form
5. Students must ensure all components are completed in CastleBranch
   to be medically cleared for courses.
   Students will obtain access to Castlebranch
   from the Admissions Department.
   This includes:
1. New background check
2. Current drug screen
3. Medical Compliance of TB testing, updated immunizations, and titers to show immunity, current physical and current CPR from the AHA.
6. If a student is granted re-admission, must meet with the Director of Nursing, and schedule a time to take a Comprehensive Assessment to identify knowledge gaps.
1. Students will be required to complete 26 credit hours of coursework to include

                                              
i.     Nursing Care of the Adult I (9.5
credits)

                                            
ii.     Nursing Care of the Adult II (9.5
credits)

                                          
iii.     Nursing for Mental Health (3.0
credits)

                                           
iv.     Pharmacology (3.0 credits)

                                            
v.     Seminar (1.0 credits)

                                           
vi.     REV (0 credits)

7. If a student is granted re-admission, the student is subject to the student
   handbook in place in the semester of enrollment of the first class.

8. In case student will exceed 150% of max time frame allowed
   to complete the program, student may submit appeal. In case the appeal
   will be granted, students may continue with the readmission.

9. Upon successful completion (C or better) of the required courses, the student will be enrolled in the REV course and will proceed with the program exit examination requirements noted in the handbook.
10. Students may test out of the courses noted below but is only allowed one assessment attempt. There will be a fee applied of $150 per course for students who wish to choose this option (if the student takes the assessment and isn’t successful meeting the required percentage, the fee will be applied toward tuition of the required course minus testing fee).
1. Nursing Care of the Adult I – must obtain a minimum composite score of 60% on the
   Adult Medical Surgical Online Practice assessment.
2. Nursing Care of the Adult II – must obtain
   a minimum composite score of 70% on the Adult Medical Surgical Online
   Practice assessment.

 

For students that were terminated within 6 months -2 years from the date of the
last nursing course was completed:

 

1. Must
   meet with the Bursar’s office to verify there are no current account
   balances.
2. Must
   meet with the Admission Department to review proper readmission
   documentation.
3. Must
   submit two professional recommendations from employers and/or previous
   nursing faculty instructors testifying to student ability to be successful
   in the program.
4. Must
   submit letter of intent identifying cause of failure to complete exit
   requirements in a timely manner. The letter must include a step by step
   plan for academic success if readmitted.
5. Students must ensure all components are completed in CastleBranch
   to be medically cleared for courses.
   Students will obtain access to Castlebranch
   from the Admissions Department.
   This includes:
1. New
   background check
2. Current drug screen
3. Medical
   Compliance of TB testing, updated immunizations, and titers to show
   immunity, current physical and current CPR from the AHA.
6. If a
   student is granted re-admission, must meet with the Director of Nursing,
   and schedule a time to take a Comprehensive Assessment.  Student must obtain a composite score of
   60% or higher on the Comprehensive Assessment to continue admission under
   these guidelines.  Otherwise the
   student must follow the more than 2 years guidelines for coursework
   requirements.
1. Students will be required to complete 10.5 credit hours of coursework to include

                                              
i.     Nursing Care of the Adult II (9.5
credits)

                                            
ii.     Seminar (1.0 credits)

                                          
iii.     REV (0 credits)

7. If a
   student is granted re-admission, the student is subject to the student
   handbook in place in the semester of enrollment of the first class.

8. In case student will exceed 150% of max time frame allowed
   to complete the program, student may submit appeal. In case the appeal
   will be granted, students may continue with the readmission.

9. Upon successful completion (C or better) of the required courses, the student
   will be enrolled in the REV course and will proceed
   with the program exit examination requirements noted in the handbook.
10. Students may test out of the course noted below but is only allowed one assessment
    attempt. There will be a fee applied of $150 for the course for students
    who wish to choose this option (if the student takes the assessment and
    isn’t successful meeting the required percentage, the fee will be applied
    toward tuition of the required course minus testing fee.).
1. Nursing Care of the Adult II – must obtain
   a minimum composite score of 75% on the Adult Medical Surgical Online
   Practice assessment.