VOCATIONAL NURSING APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE

In addition to obtaining an adequate score on the HESI A2 you must pass a TSI test: the ACT ASSET, ACCUPLACER, COMPASS, or the THEA (TASP) before enrollment in any vocational nursing program with more than 42 credit hours or qualify for an exemption. Exemptions are reviewed fully in the admissions guidelines in the college catalog.

The timeline for the admission process, at the Brady extension, will remain open until the class is filled. You can begin testing for any one of the TSI tests at your convenience. Because of the computer testing room size in Brady, you will be required to show passing TSI scores or an exemption in order to register for the HESI A2 test. Having both tests passed by late May is preferable. Students will be assigned class status as they complete all of the admission requirements.

The ASSET test is given each week at the Testing Center on main campus. You can take the ASSET test multiple times. You can repeat any individual section of the ASSET test until you get the necessary score. The ASSET test does not require advance registration. Further information is available at the Entrance Examination section of the Testing Services Department.

A local possibility is to take the ACCUPLACER Test which is given in Brownwood at TSTC. You will need to call 325 643-5987 and set up an appointment with their staff if you want to use this option. Tests are given Monday through Thursday, but seating is limited. Results will be available the same day you test.

To increase the probability of being successful with the entrance test you can use the Skills Center in Bldg. 118, Room 14 on main campus. The Skills Center is open on a walk-in basis Monday through Thursday 7:30 AM to 10:00 PM and Friday 7:30 AM until 11:30 AM. There is no cost for the service which can help you identify potential areas of weakness and set up a plan of study to learn the required material. You do not need to be a current CTC student; assistance is available to anyone. CTC also has links to sites with possible math and reading assistance

The Adult Literacy Council in San Angelo has computerized math and reading comprehension assistance. An individual assessment is done and a study program is set up for each client. You may come and go as their hours permit. The address is 59 East 6th Street, San Angelo, TX 76903. The phone number is 325-657-0013.

A possible resource site is http://www.accuplacertestquestions.com. There also is a website which allows you to print out a study guide for the ASSET test: http://www.actstudent.org/testprep/index.html

Another option is to seek assistance through your local high school guidance counselor. There may be THEA review classes available that are convenient for you. Additionally, you could use internet resources through your local public library if you do not have personal access to the internet.

Your admission into the program will be dependent on your TSI status and successful completion of the HESI A2 test.

Further information about the Vocational Nursing Program at the Brady Extension of Central Texas College can be found at http://www.ctcd.edu/nursing_brady/. You may contact the Brady Extension directly by calling 597-2901 ext 3978 or email martha.williams@ctcd.edu if you have further questions.