Complete Selective Admissions Courses
FCC nursing programs have prerequisite courses for all students. New FCC Students should apply to the College by completing all admissions steps, and then complete all prerequisite courses. For more information or assistance, email or call the Admissions Office at 301.629.7896, or stop by the Admissions Office in the Student Center (H-106).
PREREQUISITES
For the RN program, students should successfully complete all developmental courses (see next section) and the following college‐level courses before being admitted into clinicals:
· BI103 ‐ Anatomy & Physiology I
· BI104 ‐ Anatomy & Physiology II
· BI120 ‐ Microbiology for Allied Health
These additional courses must be completed prior to graduation. It is highly advised that they be completed prior to entering the clinical component.
· EN101 ‐ English Composition I
· PS101 ‐ General Psychology
· ED/PS208 ‐ Human Growth & Development
· (ED/PS208 may be titled Life Span Development at other colleges)
· SO101 ‐ Introduction to Sociology
· CMSP103 or CMSP105 or CMSP107 ‐ Communications Elective
· General Education: Math Elective
· General Education: Humanities Elective
· General Education: Arts Elective
· Any PE or Health course (PE 108 or HE102 are recommended)
STUDENTS APPLYING FOR ADMISSION TO CLINICALS
Math Aptitude Test - All Students
Math for Medication Safety Test - All Students
TEAS Test - All Students
Math Aptitude Test - All Students
Students applying to the clinical portion of the nursing program, should take the Math Aptitude Test as part of the admission criteria. The Math Aptitude Test is scheduled
AFTER the nursing application deadline.
Admission to Clinicals Math Aptitude
- Practice Test
- On the Blackboard website, click “Community Resources” tab after log in
- Current FCC students log in with username and password
- Non-FCC students log in with generic username: nursingstudent1 and password: fcc1234
- Continue to “Organizational Catalog” and click “Nursing Program”
- Select “Nursing Program Math Aptitude Test: Applying for Admission” and click the drop-down box (“˅”) located to the left
- Click “Enroll”
- Click “Submit” to complete the self-enrollment, then click “OK”
- Click “Practice Test” to begin
- Test Schedule (see below)
If you are applying to the clinical portion of the nursing program, the Math Aptitude Test is one of the criteria used for admission.
Students applying for clinicals must contact the Testing Center (301.846.2522) in advance to schedule an appointment to take this test. Testing is held in February for fall ADN admission, May for Transition Program and September for spring ADN admission.
The test can only be taken once per admission cycle and points are earned based on the results. Currently, 2 points are earned for a score of 95-100% and 1 point is earned for a score of 90%. No points are earned for less than 90%. Please refer to the Admission Criteria tab for information on the points. Please refer here for the “
Transition Program for LPNs, Paramedics, and Veterans.”
Math for Medication Safety Test - All Students
Medication Safety is of the utmost concern as you pursue your goal of becoming a Registered Nurse. Your math skills will assist you to be successful in the nursing program and your career.
The principles that will be tested include:
- Convert measurements within the metric system
- Calculate household measurements
- Convert household to metric measurements
- Calculate proportions
- Solve an algebraic formula/equation for x
- Solve multiplication and division problems with decimals
- Solve problems that include fractions
- Convert minutes to hours and calculate time (including international time)
- Solve word problems
- Perform normal rounding
The following conversions must be learned for best results:
| 1 fluid ounce = 30 milliliters |
1 ounce = 28.35 grams |
1 hour = 60 minutes |
| 1 teaspoon = 5 milliliters |
1 foot = 0.3048 meters |
1 minute = 60 seconds |
| 1 tablespoon = 15 milliliters |
1 gram = 1000 milligrams |
1 kilogram = 2.2 pounds |
| 1 cup = 240 milliliters |
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Test Schedules
The Math Aptitude test for Summer 2019 Transition Program admission will be administered during the month of May 2019. Applicants must call the Testing Center at 301.846.2522 to schedule the test. You must bring a photo ID with you. Testing should take between 30-60 minutes to complete.
The dates/times are as followed:
Summer 2019 Transition Program Admission (call Testing Center for appointment after 4/15/19)
DAY |
DATE |
TIME |
| Monday |
May 6, 2019 |
9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
| Tuesday |
May 7, 2019 |
9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday |
May 8, 2019 |
9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
| Thursday |
May 9, 2019 |
9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
The Math Aptitude test for Spring 2020 ADN admission will be administered during the month of September 2019. Applicants must call the Testing Center at 301.846.2522 to schedule the test. You must bring a photo ID with you. Testing should take between 30-60 minutes to complete.
The dates/times are as followed:
Spring 2020 ADN Admission (call Testing Center for appointment after 9/3/19)
| DAY |
DATE |
TIME |
| Wednesday |
September 25, 2019 |
9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
| Thursday |
September 26, 2019 |
9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
| Friday |
September 27, 2019 |
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| Saturday |
September 28, 2019 |
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
| Monday |
September 30, 2019 |
9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
| Tuesday |
October 1, 2019 |
9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
TEAS
Students who wish to apply for admission to FCC's Associate’s Degree in Nursing Program (including LPN‐RN applicants) or Licensed Practical Nursing Certificate program must take the TEAS before the admission deadline for the respective program. If a student does not complete the TEAS test, their application will not be evaluated.
The Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) measures basic essential skills in the academic content areas of reading, mathematics, science and English. The TEAS is used as a part of the admissions process in most Nursing programs across the nation. The minimum scores to be accepted into FCC nursing programs have been determined by a committee of Nursing educators and assessment specialists and supported by peer‐reviewed evidence.
TEAS Test Dates
| DAY |
DATE |
TIME |
| Tuesday |
July 23, 2019 |
9:00am-3:00pm |
| Wednesday |
July 24, 2019 |
9:00am-3:00pm |
| Thursday |
July 25, 2019 |
9:00am-3:00pm |
| Friday |
July 26, 2019 |
9:00am only |
| Monday |
July 29, 2019 |
9:00am only |
| Tuesday |
August 13, 2019 |
9:00am-3:00pm |
| Wednesday |
August 14, 2019 |
9:00am-3:00pm |
| Thursday |
August 15, 2019 |
9:00am-3:00pm |
| Monday |
September 9, 2019 |
9:00am only |
| Tuesday |
September 10, 2019 |
9:00am-3:00pm |
| Wednesday |
September 11, 2019 |
9:00am-3:00pm |
| Thursday |
September 12, 2019 |
9:00am-3:00pm |
| Monday |
September 13, 2019 |
9:00am only |
TEAS Practice Test
Frequently Asked Questions about the TEAS
WHEN SHOULD I TAKE THE TEAS?
- Students must register for and take the TEAS test prior to their appropriate application deadline. Ideally, applicants should complete the TEAS prior to submitting their application to the program.
- It is recommended that students wait to take the TEAS until after developmental level courses are complete. This will not be possible for a small number of Practical Nursing applicants due to the timing of the LPN admission cycle. In the case of such students, simply wait to take the TEAS until as many developmental courses as possible are complete. The TEAS must still be completed prior to the application deadline.
WHAT WILL I NEED TO REGISTER FOR THE TEAS?
- Students will need their FCC ID number, a credit card, internet‐access, and an e‐mail address to complete the online registration.
- The application online can be found online at www.atitesting.com and the applicant will need to create an account. It is important to remember the username and password, as it is needed to access the TEAS on test day.
REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE TEAS:
- Register and pay for the TEAS test on the ATI website.
- On the right, above the log‐in fields, click on the link and follow the instructions to “Create an Account with ATI.”
- Continue on the website for choosing the institution where the exam will be taken.
- Drop down menus will appear. Select "Maryland" in the state field and "Frederick" in the city field and click the "NEXT" button.
- You should then see the upcoming dates the TEAS will be offered here at FCC. Click the "Register" link next to the date on which you wish to take the TEAS. A summary will appear and the applicant can verify the order is correct, then continue and pay for the TEAS appointment with a credit card.
- When prompted, choose "ADN" for the Associate’s Degree in Nursing or RN program. Ignore any other option that may appear.
WHERE SHOULD I GO ON MY SCHEDULED TEST DATE?
- Tests are held on the main campus at the FCC Testing Center, L‐104. Nursing applicants should report to the reception desk in L‐104 15‐minutes before the scheduled appointment. If unfamiliar with the campus, please call 301‐846‐2522 for further directions or to have concerns addressed prior to arriving on campus.
WHAT SHOULD I BRING TO THE TEST?
- Nursing applicants must arrive to the Testing Center with a valid Photo ID with signature (US Government or US State issued ID such as a driver’s license), FCC student ID number, and a copy of your ATI e‐mail confirmation as proof of payment. No other items, such as cell phones or food/drink, are permitted. Writing materials will be provided by the FCC Testing Center for calculations. Calculators are not allowed during the TEAS test.
HOW MUCH DOES THE TEST COST?
- The cost of the test is $80.00. Students are required to pre‐pay and pre‐register for the TEAS test (see registration instructions above). Payment is made online at the time of registration and can be made by credit or bank card. Non‐FCC students applying to other programs must pay an additional $30 upon arriving at the Testing Center for their appointment. The FCC Testing Center accepts cash, check made payable to FCC, and credit or bank cards.
HOW CAN I STUDY FOR THE TEAS?
- ATI offers a study manual and two practice assessments for the TEAS. These study materials can be found on the ATI website. For information about study materials, click on "ATI Product Solutions" and "Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)."
- Students may also visit the FCC Bookstore to purchase TEAS study materials. Copies of the ATI Official study manual are available on reserve in the FCC Library L‐200. These copies cannot be checked out of the library and students should refrain from marking up the manuals.
- There are other websites that offer TEAS prep material. (Simply search online for "TEAS test prep" or "TEAS practice questions").
- In general, first‐year level classes at FCC should also be good preparation for the TEAS. The Science portion of the TEAS does require some knowledge of general cell biology, basic chemistry, and topics covered in Anatomy & Physiology.
SCORES
Applicants who have earned both a minimum overall score in the proficient range and a minimum reading score of 69% on the same TEAS test will be considered for admission.
Other FAQs Answers to additional questions can be found in the Nursing Program Requirement
Math for Medication Safety
- Practice Test
- On the Blackboard website, click “Community Resources” tab after log in
- Current FCC students log in with username and password
- Non-FCC students log in with generic username: nursingstudent1 and password: fcc1234
- Continue to “Organizational Catalog” and click “Nursing Program”
- Select “Nursing Program Math for Medication Safety Test for Clinical Students” and click the drop-down box (“˅”) located to the left
- Click “Enroll”
- Click “Submit” to complete the self-enrollment, then click “OK”
- Click “Practice Test” to begin
- Test Schedule (see below)
- Free Internet Links for Dosage Calculation Practice (see below)
All clinical nursing students enrolled in the
Fall 2019 semester are required to pass the Math for Medication Safety Test with a 95% on or before September 3, 2019. If a student is unable to meet this expectation, the student will be unable to attend clinical and will receive an Unsatisfactory in Professional Behaviors and will meet with the Director of Nursing Education. It is in the student's best interest to take the test as soon as possible (avoid waiting until the last moment).
The Math for Medication Safety Test is a proctored online format. Only approved nursing calculators can be used during the test. Blank paper will be provided. If a student is unsuccessful on the first attempt, the online program will provide feedback for any missed questions. Clinical nursing students that did not receive a 95% or better on the first proctored attempt, will complete the practice test again for remediation, using their own Blackboard log in (do not use the generic account) In order to proceed with the second attempt, the student will obtain a score of 100% on the practice test, and
email John Tuskan to indicate the remediation has occurred. The Testing Center will then be notified that you can take the 2nd attempt. There will no longer be a need to print and have the remediation signed by the nursing office. After two unsuccessful attempts, the student must complete a remediation packet. Students needing remediation should email John Tuskan for further information. Failure to succeed on the third attempt will result in the student's withdrawal from the program. Readmission to the program in a future semester is on a space available basis.
To prepare for this format, a
practice test is available for your review. It is extremely important that you visit this site PRIOR to taking the Math for Medication Safety Test to gain familiarity with the format.
There will be 20 dosage calculation problems on each test. Content review should include:
1. Conversion between units of measure (metric and household)
2. IV flow rates and infusion times (including international time)
3. Interpreting drug labels and calculating dosage from the label information
4. Reconstitution of drugs from a powder including calculation of dose
5. Weight based dosage calculation
All tests will be given in the Testing Center. Students must call the Testing Center (301.846.2522) to schedule a date/time. Appointments will be accepted starting on
August 1, 2018 for the
Fall 2019 semester. The last test will be administered 30 minutes prior to the end of the session. Students will be required to show a picture ID and follow all Testing Center security procedures.
Any questions or concerns, please contact
John Tuskan.
Test Schedule for Fall 2019 Semester:
Only clinical nursing students enrolled in NU101, NU211, NU212, NU213, NU214, NU216, and NU 218. Students are required to call the Testing Center (301.846.2522) to schedule the test after July 31, 2019.
| DAY |
DATE |
TIME |
| Monday |
August 26, 2019 |
9:00am - 5:30pm |
| Tuesday |
August 27, 2019 |
9:00am - 5:30pm |
| Wednesday |
August 28, 2019 |
9:00am - 5:30pm |
| Thursday |
August 29, 2019 |
9:00am - 5:30pm |
| Friday |
August 30, 2019 |
9:00am - 3:00pm |
| Tuesday |
September 3, 2019 |
9:00am - 5:30pm |
Downloads and Links
Free Internet Links for Dosage Calculation Practice
DosageHelp.com
Test and Calc
Students can review content pertaining to the Math for Medication Safety test prior to attempting the test. A review of dosage calculations is available free on the intranet at the above sites. In addition, students should be able to calculate infusion times in hours/minutes and answer questions in international/military time.
There are two ways to register for classes:
- Register online for credit courses using Campus Solutions
- Register in-person via the Welcome Center (Jefferson Hall Suite 101).
In addition to registering for classes, Campus Solutions allows you to make a payment, see your grades, obtain unofficial transcripts, print class schedules, and update your personal information.
*Nursing Program Financial Information, Fees and Expenses
Your enrollment at Frederick Community College is complete when you have paid for your courses. Please take note of important
payment deadlines. You can either pay in-full or sign up for the interest-free
payment plan.
To apply for Financial Assistance, complete the
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and take advantage of federal, state, and institutional grants, work study, and student loans.
To apply for Scholarships through The FCC Foundation, Inc.,
click here.
For more information about paying your bill and financial aid, see
Cost and Financial Aid.