Why Nursing? - Salem Community College

SALEM COMMUNITY COLLEGE Nursing Information Session 2015 - 2016 Practical Nursing Certificate & Associate in Applied Science Degree in Nursing 1

What Types of Nursing Programs Do We Offer?  Practical

Nursing Certificate

1

year Program: prepares you to sit for NCLEX – PN (State Boards)  For students who do NOT have an LPN license  Associate

in Applied Science Degree in Nursing

1

year Program: prepares you to sit for NCLEX – RN (State Boards)  For students who are Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) 

Recommend meeting with an Advisor

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We do NOT offer a 2 year traditional RN Program 2

Why Nursing? Demand for health care services is expected to

climb as more baby boomers retire and health care reform makes medical care accessible to more

people. As older nurses start retiring (baby boomers), Economists predict a massive nursing shortage will

reemerge in the United States. Source: http://money.cnn.com/2013/01/14/news/economy/nursingjobs-new-grads/index.html 3

Nursing at SCC? RN Program Report

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

NCLEX‐RN

82.76%

93.75%

91.67%

84.00%

95.24%

80.77%

National Benchmark

86.2%

87.61%

86.46%

86.99%

89.32%

81.43

LPN Program Report

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

NCLEX‐PN

100%

93.62%

100%

100%

96.15%

82.05%

National Benchmark

85.6%

85.72%

87.05%

84.83%

84.23%

84.63%

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Step 1 - Applying to SCC  Complete No

and submit a SCC Admissions Application

Fee

 Submit

official high school transcript or GED, along with official college transcript (if applicable)  Register to take the ACCUPLACER placement test or provide proof (contact admissions for exemptions)  Submit proof of immunization for measles, mumps and rubella (if born after 1956) 5

Admission Process into Nursing Program 

Same for both Programs – LPN and LPN to RN  Applying to SCC  Sign Up & Take ATI TEAS V – Nursing Entrance Exam - $70 After Meeting Admissions Criteria – Apply to Nursing Program ALL Nursing Applicants: Need a minimum of 50% in Math & Reading ADN Applicants: total score of 60% or higher PN Applicants: total score of 50% or higher  Complete Rubric & Student Checklist  Submit Packets: Documents: ATI Transcript, Rubric Sheet, Student Checklist, High School / GED & College Official Sealed Transcripts (if applicable), ADN applicants - a copy of an active LPN license 6

Step 2 - Preparing for ATI TEAS V  Start

Studying for ATI TEAS V – Nursing Entrance

Exam Topics: Reading - Math - Science - English & Language Usage Study Guides and Practice exams can be purchased at SCC’s bookstore or ATI Website: www.atitesting.com  TEAS V study manual and online practice assessments (form A and B) cost $109.00 7

Useful Information about ATI TEAS V – What does the TEAS® test stand for?

Test of Essential Academic Skills What is the format of the ATI TEAS® V Test?  It is a computerized test that takes a maximum of 209 minutes or about 3.5 hours and includes 150 scored multiple-choice questions divided into:  Reading – Paragraph and Passage Comprehension, and Informational Source Comprehension  Math – Numbers and Operations, Algebraic Applications, Data Interpretation, and Measurement  Science –Human Body Science, Life Science, Earth and Physical Science, Scientific Reasoning  English and Language Usage – Grammar and Word Meanings in Context, Spelling and Punctuation, Structure 

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 How

long will the test take? - It is a computerized test that takes a maximum of 209 minutes (3.5/hrs) and includes 150 scored multiplechoice questions – NO CALCULATORS 8

Questions and Answers -- ATI TEAS V  How

much does the ATI Exam cost? - $70

 Where  You  Where  What

and when can I take the ATI Exam? need to test on SCC Campus: Starting in October 2014 do I go to pay for the exam? - ATI’s website ATITESTING.COM

will I be tested on? - Reading, Math, Science, English & Language Usage

 Study

Guides and Practice can be purchased at SCC’s bookstore or ATI Website: www.atitesting.com  TEAS

V study manual and online practice assessments (form A and B) $109.00

 TEAS

V study manual - $48.00 9

Questions and Answers – Cont. (ATI TEAS V) 

What are the Scores needed to Apply? 

ALL Nursing Applicants: A minimum of 50% in Math & Reading must be met

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ADN: a total score of 60% or higher will be accepted for consideration; however, a score of 70% or higher is preferred.

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PN: a total score of 50% or higher will be accepted for consideration; however, a score of 58% or higher is preferred.

 How  Is

there a study guide? - Yes, SCC’s Bookstore or online – same -$109

 How  Is

long are the scores valid? - 2 years many times may I take the ATI exam in one year? – Three Times

there a waiting period between test dates? – Yes, 45 days

 Should

I retake the exam to get a higher score? – Yes, if you think you can increase your score  There

is no penalty for retesting

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Step 3 - Signing up for TEAS  Sign

up for ATI TEAS V – Nursing Entrance Exam - $70

 Dates  TEAS

and Times are on SCC Website must be taken on SCC Campus

 Your

TEAS scores are valid for two years from the time taken

 You

can take the TEAS 3 times in 1 year

365

days from 1st test date

E.G.,

March 15, 2014 to March 15, 2015 – 3 exams can be taken. 11

ATI TEAS V Dates for 2014  Room

TBA per website Sat. 1/17 at 9am Fri. 1/23 at 1pm Thurs. 1/29 at 4pm Sat. 2/14 at 9am Thurs. 2/19 at 4pm Fri. 2/27 at 1pm Thurs. 3/19 at 4pm Fri. 3/27 at 1pm 12

Step 4 - Meeting Admissions Criteria 

ALL Nursing Applicants:  Need

a minimum of 50% in Math & Reading

 “College 

Ready” to take A/P 1 & ENG 101

ADN Applicants: A

total score of 60% or higher will be accepted for consideration; however, a score of 70% or higher is preferred. “College

Ready” to take A/P 1 & ENG 101

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PN Applicants:

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A total score of 50% or higher will be accepted for consideration; however, a score of 58% or higher is preferred. 13

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“College Ready” to take ENG 101

ADN and PN Rubric for Class Grades Class: BIO 220 - Anatomy & Physiology I BIO 221 - Anatomy & Physiology II ENG 101 - English Composition I ENG 102 - English Composition II Grade and Eligible Points Earned: A 6 pts Grades for: A5 pts Anatomy & Physiology I B+ 4 pts Anatomy & Physiology II B 3 pts English Composition I B2 pts English Composition II C+ 1 pt

Science Courses

Class: BIO 220 BIO 221 ENG 101 ENG 102

Grade:

Points:

*A point is deducted each time BIO 220, BIO 221, ENG 101 & ENG 102 are retaken. *Only grades of C+ or higher count towards Rubric. Exception: students with a C+ or higher who 14 repeat a class due to 5-year limit on BIO 220 & 221 will not have points deducted. *Courses and grades must be on an official SCC transcript in order to be counted on the rubric.

ATI TEAS V Score: Maximum of 100 points - write in your "Total Score" earned.  The ATI TEAS V test must be taken at SCC  Your TEAS scores are valid for two years from the time taken  You can take the TEAS 3 times in 1 year (365 days from 1st test date)  e.g., March 15, 2014 to March 15, 2015 – 3 exams can be taken  You are not penalized for retaking TEAS Test every 45 days  ** ALL Nursing Applicants: Reading & Math Students must have a minimum scores of 50% in each category 

 ADN

TEAS Score: a total score of 60% or higher will be accepted for consideration; however, a score of 70% or higher is preferred

 PN

TEAS Score: a total score of 50% or higher will be accepted for consideration; however, a score of 58% or higher is preferred 15

Work Experience (W.E.) ADN Applicants ONLY! 1 point ** Work Experience – LPN’s ONLY. 1 point for work experience greater than 1 year as an LPN = 1point ----Letter from HR Dept. stating time of employment

Salem County Residents (SCR) and/or SCC Students (SCCS) - 1 point (ONLY) Current Salem County Residents (SCR) and/or recent SCC Students (SCCS) You need to be a recent SCC Student within the last 12 months! Include a copy of Government Issued ID, e.g., Drivers License, HS, or SCC current ID

Add up the Total Points Earned: Maximum Points Earned=126: Classes = 24, TEAS 100, W.E.=1, SCR/SCCS=1 for a Total 126 16

Step 5 - Complete Rubric & Checklist  Add

each section of Rubric, if applicable, for the total number of points earned Class

Grade(s)

TEAS

"Total" Score

Work

Experience - ADN Applicants ONLY

Salem Add

County Residents or Current SCC Students up Total Points Earned

Highest  Complete

possible points earned is: 126 points

Application Checklist

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A Few Reminders 

Prerequisites are NOT required nor necessary when applying to the Nursing Program!

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ADN Students - Must be "College Ready" to take: English 101 and Anatomy & Physiology I during Summer of 2015!

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PN Students - Must be "College Ready" to take: English 101 during Summer of 2015!There are NO

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There is NO early admission

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Courses and grades must be on an Official SCC transcript in order to be counted on the rubric

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You must earn a C+ or higher in ALL courses in the Nursing Program

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You have two applications: College Admission and Nursing Program 18

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Two sets of Official Transcripts – one for each Department

Step 6 - Submit Packets  Documents ATI

Transcript

Rubric

Sheet

Student

Checklist

High

School / GED & College Official Sealed Transcripts (if applicable)

ADN

applicants - a copy of an active LPN license *

 Packet

Always make a copy of packet *

must be received in Tillis Hall Rm 215 by 3:00 pm on Friday, April 10, 2015 19

How does the Admission Process Work? Admission

is competitive, selective and based on your total rubric score. The Top Scores Are Admitted:  40 PN Students are accepted once a year  Nursing Courses start in September  25 ADN Students are accepted once a year  Nursing Courses start in June 20

Important Dates to Remember 

ATI TEAS V – ENTRANCE EXAM  You will be able to register after October 15, 2014  Dates are posted on the SCC website  This exam, taken by prospective nursing students, cost $70 (nonrefundable and nontransferable) online at www.atitesting.com  Instructions are on the SCC website under “Nursing Center” Nursing Packets MUST be submitted by April 10, 2015  Delivered to Tillis Hall, Room 215, by 3 pm LATE OR INCOMPLETE PACKETS WILL BE REJECTED Notification of conditional acceptance will be no later than May 22, 2015  Via telephone calls and letters  Verify phone number, address and program on packet  Register

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Associate in Applied Science Degree in Nursing - 2015-16 Summer Session (10 weeks) 

BIO 220 Human Anatomy & Physiology I

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ENG 101 College Composition I

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NUR 210 Introduction to Nursing Success 

06/17 to 07/29/2015 – Wednesdays -7 weeks

Winter Trimester (10 weeks)  BIO 211 Microbiology  NUR 222 Concepts in Nursing Practice II  NUR 230 Nursing Concepts in Global Health and Diversity

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PSY 101 General Psychology

Spring Trimester (10 weeks)

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PSY 111 Human Growth and Development

 NUR 223 Concepts in Nursing Practice III  NUR 240 Concepts of Leadership in Healthcare Systems  SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology

Fall Trimester (10 weeks) 

BIO 221 Human Anatomy & Physiology II

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ENG 102 College Composition II

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NUR 221 Concepts in Nursing Practice I

Total Clinical Hours: 430 Total Credits: 65

Practical Nursing – Certificate 2015-16 Summer Session (10 weeks) Starts in late May 2015  ENG 101 - English Composition I

Fall Semester (15 weeks)  BIO 220 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I  LPN 101 - Foundations of Practical Nursing Winter Session (4 weeks)  PSY 101 - General Psychology

Spring Semester (15 weeks)  LPN 102 - Medical Surgical Practical Nursing  LPN 103 - Advanced Concepts in Practical Nursing (Hybrid) Total Weeks of Instruction: 44 Total Clinical Hours: 330 Total Credits: 36

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General Education Courses Needed to Graduate 

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ADN Program 

BIO 220 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I

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BIO 221 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II

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ENG 101 - College Composition I

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ENG 102 - College Composition II

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PSY 101 - General Psychology

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PSY 111 - Human Growth and Development

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BIO 211 - Microbiology

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SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology

PN Program 

BIO 220 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I

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ENG 101 - College Composition I

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PSY 101 - General Psychology

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Once You Are Accepted Into The Nursing Program, what extra cost can I expect?        

Negative Criminal Background Check - $175 Negative Drug and Alcohol Screen - $75 Current CPR Certification- AHA/RC- Healthcare - $75 Current Health Examination – Co-Pay Current Immunizations / Titer Record Current PPD (Initial Two-Step) – Co-pay Current Malpractice Insurance -$75 Current Health Insurance or Accidental Insurance – variable $$ 25

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