DCB catalog 2024-25

87 Test Test Component Minimum Score Comments Accuplacer Next Generation College Algebra 255 Accuplacer scores effective January 2, 2019. Accuplacer Classic Elementary Education 76 Accuplacer scores effective October 12, 2019 – January 2, 2019. With the scores to the left, you would not need to take any ASC Math classes for admission to Nursing. This platform has been discontinued but check with your college to see if they will still accept Classic scores for admission. Accuplacer Classic College Level Math 50 ACT Math Subtest 21 ACT Aspire Math Subtest 431 ACT Compas Algebra 49 This assessment will no longer be available after November 30, 2016, but scores will be accepted by the DNP until June 20, 2019 ACT Plan Math Subtest 19 The ACT Plan has been replaced with the ACT Aspire Assessment SAT (old) Reading & Math 990 SAT tests taken prior to March 5, 2016. SAT (new) MATH 530 SAT tests taken on March 5, 2016 and later. 6. Proof of Academic Readiness: a. All applicants are required to complete the most current Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI), standardized Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) prior to application deadlines. i. Applicants are allowed two (2) attempts at the TEAS exam with a minimum of 4 weeks (28 days) between attempts per application period. ii. A minimum TEAS composite score must be 45.0% or higher. Any applicant scoring below this level will not be accepted. The best score achieved, of two attempts, may be submitted. Last year the average TEAS score for all admitted applicants was within the Proficient level. iii. TEAS scores are valid for up to two (2) years prior to March 5th of the year of application. iv. It is to your advantage to double check the other parts of your application to make sure you are qualified in the other areas before you attempt the TEAS exam. v. It is recommended that you use the study materials on the TEAS website to score well on the exam. As noted above you may repeat the TEAS to better your chance of admission. b. ACT composite score of 19, or i. ACT/COMPASS/ASSET/Accuplacer/SAT test(s) with an equivalent score, or ii. Successful completion of 12 credits of college courses with a minimum GPA of 2.5 7. Guidelines for approval include: a. High School GPA of 2.5 or greater or b. If a student has completed 12 credits of college level classes, the college GPA will be considered instead of the HS GPA. Nursing GPA for any completed required nursing program courses must be 2.75 or higher. c. Overall cumulative GPA for all college courses completed must be 2.5 or higher. d. No required course may have a grade lower than 2.0 (C). e. If a student repeats a required science course or previous nursing course, a grade of 2.0 (C) or higher must be obtained in the first repeat (A & P I and II, Microbiology) . An appeal process may be sought if the student has failed science courses more than 2 times. f. Critical courses completed more than 7 years prior to program application must be repeated: Anatomy and Physiology II, Developmental Psychology, and Introduction to Pharmacology. g. Experience working in a health care environment is encouraged before making an application to the nursing program. For example, Nursing Assistant (CNA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Medical Assistant, Direct Support Professional (DSP), etc. 8. A certain level of English proficiency is necessary for academic success in nursing as well as for client safety. In addition to general college English proficiency requirements, all applicants for whom English is not their native language (including International and/or U.S. residents) or who have not attended 4 years of U.S. high school and achieved a HS GPA of 3.0 or higher must meet additional language proficiency requirements for admission to the Dakota Nursing Program. These requirements must be met prior to consideration for admission. Minimum TOEFL Scores for Admission to the Dakota Nursing Program To be considered for admission to the pre-licensure program, English as a second language (ESL) applicants must achieve minimum scores on the TOEFL internet-based test (TOEFL iBT) of: