Western Cape College of Nursing: A Comprehensive Guide to Courses and Admissions
The Western Cape College of Nursing offers various pathways for aspiring nurses to gain the knowledge and skills necessary for a successful career in healthcare. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the courses offered, the admission process, and the resources available to students.
Accessing Learning Resources
The college utilizes iLearn, a Moodle-based student learning platform, to provide students with easy access to course materials, quizzes, assignments, and important announcements. This centralized platform ensures that students can efficiently manage their studies and stay informed about course-related updates.
For research purposes, students have access to EBSCOhost, a library database containing thousands of articles, journals, and research papers. This valuable resource supports students in completing assignments and conducting in-depth studies.
Bettercare Books: A Trusted Resource
Bettercare Books, formerly known as the Perinatal Education Programme (PEP), are used by healthcare professionals in South Africa and other countries for over 30 years. The content is constantly improved to ensure that the latest information on child, perinatal, and HIV care is provided. This resource is a valuable and trusted tool in a nurse's toolkit.
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) Program
The Western Cape College of Nursing offers an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program designed to equip students with the foundational knowledge and skills required for entry-level nursing practice. The Admissions Policy for the Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) is to inform and guide prospective applicants through the admissions process at Cape Cod Community College.
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Admission Procedures and Review Process
The ASN program has a selective admissions process, ensuring that qualified applicants are admitted based on a comprehensive review of their credentials. A Selective Admissions Rubric is used, following non-discriminatory practice, for admissions into the day option and evening/weekend option. Applicants with the highest rubric scores are accepted in rank order.
Application Deadlines
The college offers both day and evening/weekend options for the ASN program. Day option applications are accepted every year. Evening/weekend option applications are accepted every other year on the even year.
To be considered for the first round decision for the fall semester, qualified applicants must submit the required application materials electronically or post-marked by 5:00 PM EST on February 6, 2026. A second round decision may be offered on a space-available basis for qualified applicants.
Required Application Materials
Applicants must submit the following materials to be considered for admission:
- Completed application form
- Transcripts from all previously attended institutions
- For international coursework, an official course-by-course evaluation of foreign educational credentials from one of the approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services members (naces.org).
- English Composition II with a grade of C- or higher.
- CPR Certification: Submit a copy of the card (front and back) and current certification.
Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline date will not be reviewed.
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Prerequisite Coursework
A&PI and A&PII courses required for the ASN degree must be completed within five years of application to the program (classes taken earlier than 2020 will not be accepted). *Note: A&P I and A&P II must be completed within five years of the start of the program (courses completed earlier than 2021 will not be accepted).
Essay Question
As part of the application process, applicants are required to answer the following essay question:
Explain the academic challenges, successes, or obstacles in your life that have impacted your ability to achieve your goals. In your response, use at least two of the following four characteristics: Intellectual curiosity, Maturity, Leadership, Integrity.
Additional Considerations
Other credentials in the following categories: academic degrees, current allied health certifications or military medical credentials.
As a prerequisite for a clinical placement in the Nursing Program, all students must undergo a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and a Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) check. In addition, repeat CORI/SORI checks may be required throughout the program. These checks are required due to potential unsupervised contact with children, the disabled, or the elderly during a clinical experience.
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LPN to RN Advance Placement Pathway
For Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) seeking to advance their careers, the Western Cape College of Nursing offers an LPN to RN Advance Placement Pathway within the ASN program. This pathway allows qualified LPNs to build upon their existing knowledge and experience to become Registered Nurses (RNs).
Admission Procedures and Review Process
To apply for admission for the LPN to RN advance placement pathway of the ASN program, applicants must submit the required application materials electronically or post-marked by 5:00 PM EST on February 6, 2026 to be considered for entry in the fall semester. This program has a selective admissions process. A Selective Admissions Rubric is used, following non-discriminatory practice, for admissions into the LPN to RN Advance Placement Pathway. Applicants with the highest rubric scores are accepted in rank order.
Application Deadlines
The application deadline for the LPN to RN Advance Placement Pathway is the same as the ASN program: February 6, 2026, for consideration in the fall semester.
Required Application Materials
The required application materials for the LPN to RN Advance Placement Pathway are similar to those for the ASN program, including:
- Completed application form
- Transcripts from all previously attended institutions
- For international coursework, an official course-by-course evaluation of foreign educational credentials from one of the approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services members (naces.org).
Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline date will not be reviewed.
Prerequisite Coursework
A&PI and A&PII courses required for the ASN degree must be completed within five years of application to the program (classes taken earlier than 2020 will not be accepted).
Advanced Placement Requirements
Once accepted into the LPN to RN Advance Placement Pathway, students must successfully complete the NUR133 Health Assessment in Nursing and NUR101 Dosage Calculations during the summer of the year of admission to be advance placed into NUR 204 as a sophomore in September.
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