Tennessee Technology Center at Shelbyville

School of Practical Nursing

2010 Application Procedures

 

Main Campus—1405 Madison Street Shelbyville, TN  37160 (931) 685-5013

Satellite Campus—16 Frankie Boulevard Fayetteville, TN  37334

 

PLEASE NOTE:  All applications are handled through the main campus in Shelbyville by contacting the Student Services Department only.  Failure to do so may result in your getting the incorrect information and could ultimately prevent you from entering the program (i.e. missed deadlines, etc.)

Step 1— Apply for the Center and Test (the first of two applications)

 

Applying for the Practical Nursing program is a two application process.  You must first complete an enrollment application to attend the Center.  Also at that time, you must make an appointment for the entrance exam (COMPASS), and pay for the exam.  If you have taken the COMPASS elsewhere or are under age 20 and have taken the ACT (no individual score may be below 19, composite must be 19 or higher) you must submit a copy of the scores with the application.

 

Step 2—Take the COMPASS—Appointments are required.

 

Studying for the exam is recommended.  The exam covers Pre-Algebra and Reading & Vocabulary.  Passing is 50% (out of 99%) for Math and 80% (out of 99%) for Reading.  The first time the test is taken, you must take both the Math and Reading portion ($15 cash only).  If a higher score is desired in a single area, you may take only one portion of the test. ($8 cash only)  You must wait 30 days before retesting.  Scores are good for two years.  The  COMPASS is a  computer based test.  If you need special accommodations and desire to take the test pencil and paper, you must have a doctor’s documentation requesting such special accommodations.

 

The test is scheduled to be given on the following dates at 1:00 p.m.  A maximum of 20 appointments will be made each day.

 

Friday, September  11, 2009

Friday, September 18, 2009

Friday, September 25, 2009

Friday, October 2, 2009

Friday, October 9, 2009

Friday, October 23, 2009

Friday, October 30, 2009

Friday, November 6, 2009

Friday, November 13, 2009

Friday, November 20, 2009

Friday, December 4,2009

Friday, December 11, 2009

Friday, January 8, 2010

Friday, January 15, 2010

Friday, January 22, 2010

Friday, January 29, 2010

Friday, February 5, 2010    Deadline for Fayetteville program

Friday, February 12, 2010

Friday, February 19, 2010

Friday, February 26, 2010

Friday, March 5, 2010

Friday, March 19, 2010

Friday, March 26, 2010

Friday, April 9, 2010

Friday, April 16, 2010

Friday, May 7, 2010

Friday, May 14, 2010   Deadline for Shelbyville program

 

Plan to stay until 3:00 p.m. on the day of the test.  If you finish early you may leave.  The test is not timed.  The test has a built in calculator, no other calculators will be allowed.

 

Please note:  All testing is done on the main campus in Shelbyville.

 

When you arrive to take the test, a valid picture ID is required before beginning the test.  There will be no exceptions.

 

Passing the COMPASS does not guarantee entrance into the Practical Nursing program.  There are other criteria to be examined.  See Step 4.  Persons entering the program will generally score higher than the 50% in Math and 80% in Reading.

 

Step 3—Apply to the Practical Nursing Program (this is the second required application)

 

Full-Time—Fayetteville—Classes begin May 2010

 

Students will be notified to attend an information session only if they have applied for, taken the COMPASS, and passed both portions  There may be more than one session , but is imperative that you attend on the date assigned.  Seating will be limited.  Failure to attend the information session will prevent you from completing the application process and prevent you from beginning the program.  The information sessions will take place during the month of February.

 

Full-Time—Shelbyville—Classes begin September 2010

 

Students will be notified to attend an information session only if they have applied for, taken the COMPASS, and passed both portions  There may be more than one session , but is imperative that you attend on the date assigned.  Seating will be limited.  Failure to attend the information session will prevent you from completing the application process and prevent you from beginning the program.  The information sessions will take place during the month of June.

 

Step 4—Acceptance Standards

 

Each applicant will be evaluated according to the COMPASS scores, educational history, work history and reference questionnaires.  Not everyone who applies will be accepted into the program.  Persons not accepted into the program will have to re-apply to be considered for future programs.

 

Step 5—Notification of Status

 

You will be notified by mail regarding your status in the class.  This should occur by early April for the Fayetteville program and early August for the Shelbyville program.

 

NOTE:   Financial Aid is available to students who apply and meet the necessary qualifications.  You must complete and submit the FAFSA to apply for federal student aid and for state and institutional aid.  The website is www.fafsa.ed.gov and our school code is 005379.  I f you need additional assistance, please contact the Financial Aid office located in Student Services.

 

There are two different Practical Nursing programs offered.  Both programs are full-time .  Applications for one program are not transferrable to another.  One program meets in Shelbyville and the other in Fayetteville.  Their addresses are listed above.  Classes meet Monday through Friday from 7:45 a.m. until 2:15 p.m. and last for one year.  Once clinical practice has begun, the schedule is subject to change.  Regardless of the program, travel is required to different sites for both clinicals and labs.  Also, a computer with internet access is need at home or access to one is needed.