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Find out how to get started towards a degree in Nursing.

In-person sessions will be held in January, February, August, and September 2025 on the Prescott and Verde campuses. Online sessions are self-paced and available anytime.

Drop-in Nursing Information Workshop Q&As will be held over Zoom in August, September, January, and February.

🚩 Applicants must complete a Nursing Information Session, online or in-person to be considered for placement in the program.

➡️ Nursing Information Workshop pdf

➡️ Attendance Verification Form – complete this form after viewing the Nursing Information Workshop pdf

🟢 Nursing Information Workshop – In-person Sessions

These hour-long sessions – hosted on both the Prescott and Verde Valley campuses – will provide an overview of frequently asked questions and the application process while allowing you to connect with program representatives.

At the end of the session, attendees will complete the online attendance verification form required to apply for the program.

Prescott Campus

Thursday, February 13th, 2025
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Building 3, Room 270 (second floor)

Wednesday, February 19th, 2025
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Building 3, Room 270 (second floor)

Verde Valley Campus

Wednesday, February 12th, 2025
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Building M, Room 112/113 (Experimental Classroom in the Center for Learning and Innovation)

Thursday, February 20th, 2025
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Building M, Room 112/113 (Experimental Classroom in the Center for Learning and Innovation)

Nursing Information Workshop – Drop-in Q&A

These hour-long Zoom sessions are hosted by a Nursing department representative and are intended for students to drop in and ask questions about the Nursing AAS application process. Please note that attending a Q&A session does not substitute for the completion of an in-person or online workshop and the associated Attendance Verification quiz.

February 2025 Dates:

• Tuesday, February 11 – 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
• Friday, February 14 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
• Monday, February 17 – 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
• Wednesday, February 19 – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Location on Zoom: https://yavapai.zoom.us/j/3063012803

➡️Nursing Entrance Exam Preparation

Admission to the Nursing program depends, in part, on how well you do on the pre-admission testing exam. Pre-admission testing must be completed at Yavapai College and is offered once a semester.

Test scores from other schools are not accepted. Students may take the test only once during each application cycle. Test scores are good for two consecutive application cycles (students may use the current test score that is the highest).

The program recommends that you give yourself at least six weeks to prepare before taking the ATI TEAS or NLN NACE FON v1.2 exam. Exam score must be submitted with the nursing application.

➡️Traditional AAS applicants: ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) Exam

The ATI TEAS cumulative report results are to include student name, testing location, the cumulative score and scores from each of the following categories: Reading, English and Language usage, Math and Science. A minimum cumulative score of 58.7% is required for application submission. Make sure you are well prepared do your best! ATI TEAS scores account for 50% of your admission “score” according to the selection criteria.

➡️LPN-RN AP applicants (only): NLN Nursing Acceleration Challenge Exam (NACE) Foundations of Nursing (FON) v1.2

LPN-RN AP applicants must complete the NLN Accelerated Challenge Exam Foundations of Nursing (NACE-FON v1.2). This exam measures the PN/VN applicant's foundational nursing knowledge, skills, and abilities. Payment for the NACE-FON v1.2 exam can be made directly to NLN.

The NLN NACE-FON v1.2 cumulative report results must include the student’s name, testing site (participant group), the cumulative score, and scores from the following categories: Analysis, Assessment, Evaluation, Implementation, and Planning. A minimum cumulative score of 68% is required for application submission. LPN-RN AP applicants must also register to take a dosage calculation competency.

LPN – RN AP applicants must also complete a dosage calculation exam with a score of 95% or higher to apply for advanced placement. If an applicant scores less than 95%, a second attempt is permitted. Follow-up testing is set up through the Testing Center. Study Guides are available.

💉 Dosage Calculation Practice Packetpdf

➡️ In order to make sure you are well prepared, these resources can help you prepare for the ATI TEAS or NLN NACE-FON exam

• Study guides by Mometrix
• NurseHub ATI TEAS resources png
• NACE exam preparation pdf

Registration is through the YC Testing Services website

Please refer to the testing center for nursing program admission testing for available dates and payment options:

Testing Center Academic Assessments

YC Learning Center
TEAS Study Group information:
928.776.2085
prescottlearningcenter@yc.edu.

1) Nursing Program Application for Admission dynamic form – is available on the Yavapai College website at www.yc.edu/nursing. All document uploads must be submitted at this time otherwise the application will be considered incomplete.

2) Nursing Information Session attendance certificate- expires 12 months from workshop date.

3) Copy of your pre-admission test results. Results must be current (current and last application cycle) to be valid.

• a) AAS Nursing applicants will need to submit the ATI TEAS cumulative report with a score of 58.7% or higher.
• b) LPN – RN Advance Placement applicants will need to submit the NLN NACE FON v1.2 report with a score of 68% or higher.

4) Completed Advisor Pre-Entry Check Sheet Form for the Nursing Program signed and dated by Advisor and Applicant. You will receive a check sheet at your appointment with your advisor. The overall GPA requirement is 2.0 or higher to apply to the Nursing Program. To receive credit for classes taken at other colleges, courses must be evaluated to appear on your YC transcript. Please call 928-776-2106 (Prescott) or 928-634-6510 (Verde) to reach the Advising Department with questions or concerns.

5) Transcripts:

• a) Submit one unofficial Yavapai College transcript with Nursing Program Application. Unofficial transcripts can be printed from the student’s myYC Portal.
• b) If applicable, submit one unofficial transcript from every college attended.. To obtain credit on the Yavapai College Nursing Program Selection Criteria point system for pre-requisite completion, please provide all unofficial transcripts with your application.
• Official college transcripts of pre-entry and General Education courses must be received and evaluated in the Yavapai Registrar’s office. Official transcripts must be unopened and possess the official seal of the college registrar. Official transcripts are mailed directly to the Yavapai College Registrar at the time of admission. Hand-carried transcripts are not official transcripts and will not be accepted.

6) Copy of current Arizona CNA certificate or LNA license, OR proof of successful completion of AHS 114 (or equivalent course) within the last 3 years of the application deadline date.

• a) NOTE: LPN – RN Advance Placement applicants need to submit the Nursys Quick Confirm License Verification Report to provide proof of an unencumbered LPN license.

7) Printout of your current semester residency information from your myYC Portal: My Student Profile page. For assistance, call 928-717-7777. Include a copy of your Arizona Driver’s License. If the issue date on your license is less than a year old, and you want points for Yavapai County Residency, also attach a copy of expired Arizona Driver’s License or utility bills in your name, or other documentation as appropriate to support one year’s county residency at time of application submission.

8) Arizona Level I Fingerprint Clearance Card. A copy of the front side and of the back side of the Level I Fingerprint Clearance Card are required as part of the application.

9) For VANEEP scholarship recipients only: Deferral form from advising.

10) For LPN – RN Advance Placement applicants:

• a) Certificate of completion of a pharmacology refresher course. (The course must be completed in the previous 12 months). Average pharmacology refresher courses range from 24-48 hours to complete and can cost between $260 – $700. The nursing program suggests Lecturio.com for a reasonable refresher course. This course will require a premium subscription from $19.99 – $29.99 per month and 34 hours to complete. Pharmacology Refresher Suggestion.
• b) Provide proof of satisfactory completion of an Intravenous Therapy Certification or provide transcripts of successful completion of the Yavapai College NSG 153 Development of Nursing Practice course or its equivalent. There is no recency requirement for the IV certification.
• c) Complete a dosage calculation exam with a score of 95% or higher to apply for advanced placement. If an applicant scores less than 95%, a second attempt is permitted. Follow-up testing is set up through the Testing Center. Study Guides are available from the nursing website.
• d) Skills testing will need to be completed and are scheduled through the nursing department once admission is secured. Skills will include Head to Toe Assessment, Medication Administration, IV start, and Sterile Procedure (Foley catheter insertion).