NURSING GROUP ADVISING

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1 NURSING GROUP ADVISING Sample Group Advising Presentation for Elevating Services through Group Advising Presented at 2013 NACADA Annual Conference Rebecca Wald Stoker, University College, IUPUI

2 WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM TODAY: Review nursing prerequisite courses Admission policies Application criteria and deadlines Picking courses for the spring and outlining your admission Application presentation Q&A Note today is not about comparing yourself! It is about learning from each other and creating your BEST PLAN! During today s session, you are encouraged to: Ask questions freely Provide insight into any topics discussed Share course information Help each other Make informed decisions about your nursing application process Make informed decisions about what you need to do to be a strong prenursing candidate

3 LET S REVIEW WHAT COURSES DO YOU NEED TO APPLY? English ENG-W131 Psychology PSY-B110 Sociology SOC-R100 Anatomy BIOL-N261 Finite Math MATH-M118 (or higher level such as Calc) Speech-COMM-R110 3 cluster courses Life & Physical Science Cultural Understanding Arts & Humanities FOR A TOTAL OF at least 29 pre-nursing credit hours!

4 THE IMPORTANCE OF GRADES

5 MAKING A CHECKLIST DO YOU have a 2.7 IU CGPA? Look at your unofficial transcript to check have a 3.0 Pre-Nursing GPA? Look back at the GPA we just calculated!

6 ADMISSION CRITERIA WHAT IS THE SON LOOKING AT WHEN I APPLY? Start with 100% 50% = Math/Science GPA BIOL-N261 (R) MATH-M118 (R), and Life & Physical Science 30% = General Education GPA ENG-W131 (R), PSY-B110 (R), SOC-R100 (R), and COMM-R110 Cultural Understanding Arts & Humanities 20% = TEAS Exam How are you doing so far?

7 WHEN CAN YOU APPLY? If you want to be considered for a Fall Start Date, you must complete your pre-reqs the PREVIOUS Spring. Apply between Jan 15-Mar 15 If you want to be considered for a Spring Start Date, you must complete your pre-reqs the previous Summer Session II Apply between July 15-Sept 15 EX: To be eligible for Fall 2014, you must complete pre-reqs by the end of the Spring 2014 semester. You would submit your application between Jan 15-Mar 15, 2014, while you are completing the courses.

8 SOME TRICKS OF THE TRADE Did you know If you don t like your grade in your science elective, take another one count your best when you apply! A satisfactory grade means a C or better Be careful though, the second completed attempt grade will be used when a course is repeated (even if it is lower!) If you have space for additional courses, you will also need Physiology and Microbiology to graduate

9 FYI DO YOU HAVE TRANSFER CREDITS? Nursing puts students into categories A, B, C A = students who have completed 50%+ of their nursing IUPUI, IUB, IUPUC B = students who have completed 50%+ of their prereqs at another IU campus C = students who have completed 50%+ of their prereqs at a non IU campus BOTTOM LINE you NEED to be Category A! You WANT to be Category A! You CAN become Category A! Category A means that you have at least 15 credits for the application from IUPUI, IUB, IUPUC!!!!!!!!!

10 LET S PLAN! Identify what you still need to take or want to retake Outline how you want to complete your courses and when you will apply Have advisor sign off on your planning guide

11 JUST IN CASE.DO YOU HAVE AN ALTERNATIVE PLAN?

12 THE APPLICATION:

13 WHAT ELSE? Do you have any holds? If so what and when will you have those released? Do you know when the Spring 2013 schedule will be posted? By Friday, September 21 Do you know when your enrollment appointment is during priority registration? Appointments will be posted on Monday, September 30 Do you know how to use your Enrollment Shopping Cart? Available to use on Monday, September 30 If you have over 56 hours, you have a copy of your 56 hour contract please review and sign.

14 GROUP ADVISING FACILITATED BY: ADVISOR NAME ADVISOR UNIVERSITY COLLEGE ACADEMIC AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT TAYLOR HALL, 3 RD FLOOR (317)