Associate Degree Nursing Program Paramedic/LPN to RN Bridge Option

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1 Program Description The Rogers State University Nursing Program began in It is approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). Rogers State University offers an option to facilitate the transition from NREMT-P or LPN to RN. It is designed to provide nationally licensed paramedics and Oklahoma licensed LPNs with educational opportunities, in both classroom and clinical settings and to prepare them to enter the profession of nursing upon graduation. The 5-credit hour program is designed to provide a solid foundation, training and experience that meet all the recognized national and state accreditation guidelines. Graduates are eligible to apply for the National Council Licensure Examination through a state licensing board to become a Registered Nurse. Rogers State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Degree Awarded Associate of Applied Science Notice The Rogers State University Associate Degree Nursing Program is approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing. Applicants for Oklahoma licensure must meet all state and federal requirements to hold an Oklahoma license to practice nursing. In addition to completing a state-approved nursing education program, requirements include submission of an application for licensure, which includes submitting a fingerprint criminal history records search conducted by the FBI and OSBI not more than three () months prior to submission of the application [59 O.S. 57.5] and successfully passing the licensure examination. To be granted a license, an applicant must have the legal right to reside in the United States (United States Code Chapter 8, Section 121). The Board has the right to deny a license to an individual with a history of criminal background, disciplinary action on another healthrelated license or certification, or judicial declaration of mental incompetence [59 O.S. 57.8]. These cases are considered on an individual basis at the time application for licensure is made, with the exception of felony charges. An individual with a felony conviction or who had sentencing terms imposed by the court related to a deferred sentence for a felony offense cannot apply for licensure for at least five years after completion of all sentencing terms, including probation and suspended sentences, unless a presidential or gubernatorial pardon is received [59 O.S. 57.5, 57., & 57.a]. The Board of Nursing, by law, has authority and legal jurisdiction over basic educational programs of nursing, nursing practice and nursing licensure in Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Nurse Practice Act and Rules are available on the Oklahoma Board of Nursing web site at Associate Degree Nursing Program Paramedic/LPN to RN Bridge Option Admission to the program is annual and nursing application must be received by February 1. Admission Requirements Reading Score of: ACT Reading 19, ACT Compass 8, or Nelson-Denny 1 All academic deficiencies cleared including Computer Science. Proficiency in Computer Science may be achieved through Advanced Standing or successfully passing CS 111 Microcomputer Applications with a C or better. Required GPA of the nine (9) pre-requisite courses of 2.5 or higher. All Prerequisites must be completed by the end of the Spring semester. LPNs who graduated from a non ACEN accredited practical nursing program and Paramedics who have graduated without a degree in Emergency Medical Services will need to earn a satisfactory score on the ATI Fundamentals of Nursing exam. LPNs who graduated from an ACEN accredited program and Paramedics who have a degree in Emergency Medical Services are exempt from taking the ATI Fundamentals of Nursing exam. General Education Courses 2 1, BIOL 1144 General Cellular Biology 4 1 ENGL 111 Composition I ENGL 121 Composition II PSY 111 Introduction to Psychology 1 Guided Elective (Choose one) Speech Communication, or Introduction to Sociology, or Logic, or Value & Ethics 1,4 ORIE 1151 The College Experience 1 POLS 111 American Federal Government History Elective (Choose one) HIST 284 or HIST 249 Program Requirements 27 1,2 NURS 1191 Dosage Calculation 1 NURS 1111 Nursing Concepts 1 5 NURS 14 Bridge to Registered Nursing NURS 218 Therapeutic Nursing Interventions II 8 NURS 222 Transition to Nursing Practice NURS 224 Nursing in a Complex Environment NURS 2005 Basic Patient Care I (accredited) or 5 NURS 2015 Basic Patient Care II (non-accredited) 5 Support and Related 15 1, BIOL 2215 Anatomy and Physiology 5 1, BIOL 2124 Microbiology 4 1 NUTR 111 Introduction to Nutrition 1,4 PHAR 211 Fundamentals of Pharmacology Total Credit Hours.5 For More Information Contact the Department of Health Sciences at (918) 4-75 or visit RSU s web site at Our mailing address is: Department of Health Sciences Rogers State University 1701 W. Will Rogers Blvd. Claremore, Ok Prerequisite courses 2 Math deficiencies must be cleared before placement into NURS NURS 1191 Dosage Calculation must be taken within 2 years preceding admission Required sciences must be completed within five years of nursing program admission 4 Must be taken at Rogers State University 5 Course is taught on the RSU Bartlesville Campus during a 2-week period in July Course represents Advanced Standing credits Rogers State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to admissions, employment, financial aid, and educational services.

2 ESTIMATED COST for Bridge Nursing Program PREREQUISITE, GENERAL EDUCATION AND SUPPORT COURSE REQUIREMENTS COURSE HOURS TUITION ADDITIIONAL BOOKS TOTAL FEES ENGL 111 Composition I ENGL 121 Composition II History Elective POLS 111 Am. Fed Gov PSY 111 Intro to Psychology Guided Elective (see advisor) BIOL 1144 General Cellular Biology BIOL 2215 Anatomy/Physiology NUTR 111 Intro to Nutrition BIOL 2124 Microbiology PHAR 211 Fundamentals of Pharmacology NURS 1191 Dosage Calculation ORIE 1151 The College Experience SUBTOTALS 9 Hours $10,98.25 NURSING COURSES ITEM SUMMER FALL SPRING Tuition & Fees Advanced Standing Credit (5) 0.00 Liability Insurance, Supplies, and Testing Fees CPR Certification 5.00 Immunizations Uniforms Equipment Books NCLEX-RN Fee Gown/Pin OSNA Membership 5.00 Background Check 5.00 Degree Check for Grad. Fee SUBTOTALS $1, $4,28.87 $,20.70 *Estimate Per Fall 2015 Rogers State University Website General & Support Total: $ 10,98.25 Nursing Course Total: $ 8,15.2 GRAND TOTAL: $ 19,1.57 Reviewed 7/20/15 Rogers State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to admissions, employment, financial aid, and educational services.

3 Rogers State University Department of Health Sciences Associate Degree Nursing Program Course of Study Bridge Option Bridge students must meet all admission requirements including equivalency examinations. Contact: (918) 4-75 for additional information Bridge Option ONLY Students Bridging Summer Admission requirements: Pre-requisites Pre-requisites Reading score: ACT 19 or ACT Compass 8 or Nelson-Denny 1 All academic deficiencies cleared including Microcomputer Applications with a C or better or Advanced Standing with a P BIOL 1144 Cellular Biology 4 ENGL 111 Composition I ORIE 1151 The College Experience 1 NUTR 111 Intro to Nutrition Guided Elective (see advisor) BIOL 2215 Anatomy/Physiology 5 NURS 1191 Dosage Calculation 1 BIOL 2124 Microbiology 4 PHAR 211 Pharmacology Total credit hours 14 Total credit hours 1 Semester One-Summer Semester Two-Fall Semester Three-Spring NURS 14 Bridge to Registered Nursing NURS 1111 Nursing Concepts 1 NURS 222 Transition to Nursing Practice NURS 218 Therapeutic Interventions II 8 NURS 224 Nursing In a Complex Environment NURS 2005 or NURS 2015 Basic Patient Care (Advanced Standing) 5 PSY 111 Intro to Psychology ENGL 121 Composition II History Elective. POLS 111 Am Fed Government Total credit hours 8 Total credit hours 15 Total credit hours 15 *HLSC 12- Medical Terminology is not required on the degree plan but is highly recommended. Many scholarship and loan programs require a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester or full time student status. Math Deficiencies must be cleared before taking NURS 1191 Dosage Calculation. NURS 1191 Dosage Calculation may not be taken earlier than 2 years preceding entry into the nursing program. Dosage Calculation, The College Experience, and Pharmacology must be taken at RSU unless permission for an exception is approved. Nursing Program applications must be received by February 1 for admission into the following fall semester nursing courses. Reviewed 2/1/201

4 Oklahoma Board of Nursing Statement regarding Licensure, Criminal History Records Search, and Evidence of Citizenship The Rogers State University Associate Degree Nursing Program is approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing. Graduates of this state-approved program are eligible to apply to write the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for registered nurses. Applicants for Oklahoma licensure must meet all state and federal requirements to hold an Oklahoma license to practice nursing. In addition to completing a state-approved nursing education program that meets educational requirements and successfully passing the licensure examination, requirements include submission of an application for licensure, a criminal history records search, which includes submitting a full set of fingerprints along with a fee made payable to OSBI for a national fingerprint criminal history records search, and evidence of citizenship or qualified alien status. Applicants for practical nurse licensure must also hold a high school diploma or a graduate equivalency degree (G.E.D.) [59 O.S & 57.]. To be granted a license, an applicant must have the legal right to be in the United States (United States Code Chapter 8, Section 121). In addition, Oklahoma law only allows a license to be issued to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and legal permanent resident aliens. Other qualified aliens may be issued a temporary license that is valid until the expiration of their visa status, or if there is no expiration date, for one year. Applicants who are qualified aliens must present, in person, valid documentary evidence of: 1. A valid, unexpired immigrant or nonimmigrant visa status for admission into the United States; 2. A pending or approved application for asylum in the United States;. Admission into the United States in refugee status; 4. A pending or approved application for temporary protected status in the United States; 5. Approved deferred action status; or. A pending application for adjustment of status to legal permanent resident status or conditional resident status. The Board has the right to deny a license to an individual with a history of criminal background, disciplinary action on another health-related license or certification, or judicial declaration of mental incompetence [59 O.S. 57.8]. These cases are considered on an individual basis at the time application for licensure is made, with the exception of felony charges. An individual with a felony conviction cannot apply for licensure for at least five years after completion of all sentencing terms, including probation and suspended sentences, unless a presidential or gubernatorial pardon is received [59 O.S & 57.].

5 Oklahoma Board of Nursing 2915 N. Classen Blvd., Suite 524 Oklahoma City, OK 710 (405) INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS FOR RN, LPN or APRN LICENSURE, AUA CERTIFICATION, OR REINSTATEMENT WITH HISTORY OF ARRESTS, CONVICTIONS, OR PRIOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION Applicants for licensure, AUA certification, or reinstatement in Oklahoma who have ever been summoned, arrested, taken into custody, indicted, convicted or tried for, or charged with, or pleaded guilty to, the violation of any law or ordinance or the commission of any misdemeanor or felony, or requested to appear before any prosecuting attorney or investigative agency in any matter; or have ever had disciplinary action taken against a nursing license, certification or registration, any professional or occupational license, registration, or certification and/or any application for a nursing or professional or occupational license, registration, or certification or if there is currently any investigation of your nursing license, registration, or certification; and/or any professional or occupational license, registration, or certification; and/or any application for a nursing and/or professional or occupational license, registration, or certification in any state, territory or country, or have ever been judicially declared incompetent are required to notify the Oklahoma Board of Nursing if the incident has not previously been reported in writing to the Board. A report in writing means that the applicant/licensee provided a signed and dated description stating in his/her own words the date, location, and circumstances of the incident, and if applicable, the resulting action taken by the court, agency, or disciplinary board. The report may be in the form of a letter or a statement in the provided space on the application. The report must be accompanied by certified court records or a board order. A verbal report does not constitute a report in writing. A written report not accompanied by a full set of certified court records or the board order(s) does not constitute a report in writing. Failure to report such action is a violation of the Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act. All applicants for licensure as a Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or for certification as an Advanced Unlicensed Assistant, must have submitted a fingerprint criminal history records search conducted by the FBI and Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation not more than three () months prior to submission of the application [59 O.S. 57.5]. A candidate for a license to practice as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse, or for certification as an Advanced Unlicensed Assistant, shall submit to the Oklahoma Board of Nursing certified written evidence that the applicant has never been convicted in this state, the United States or another state of any felony, unless five (5) years have elapsed since the date of the criminal conviction or the termination of any probation or other requirements imposed on the applicant by the sentencing court, whichever shall last occur, or a presidential or gubernatorial pardon for the criminal offense has been received [59 O.S. 57.5, 57., & 57.a]. Therefore, individuals with one or more felony convictions cannot apply in Oklahoma for RN/LPN licensure by examination or endorsement, or for AUA certification, for at least five years after completion of all sentencing terms, including probation and suspended sentences, unless a presidential or gubernatorial pardon is received. The applicant must submit the following information to the Board: 1. Application for licensure, certification or reinstatement, and fee; 2. A signed statement from the applicant describing the location and circumstances of the offense, date, court action or Board action taken and current status;. Fingerprint criminal history search not more than three () months old (applicable only to applicants for licensure by examination, endorsement, APRN licensure or AUA certification); and 4. If applicable, certified copies of the Affidavit of Probable Cause, Information Sheet, Charges, Judgment and Sentence, and verification that the sentencing requirements are complete (these documents may be obtained from the courthouse in the county in which the arrest took place). Please ensure that the copies are certified, e.g., they are stamped with the court seal. Internet print-outs are not acceptable. If no records are found, have the agency provide a certified letter stating no records found in a search from the date of offense through current date. 5. If applicable, copies of the licensing agency s actions submitted directly from that agency to the Oklahoma Board of Nursing Please be aware that an applicant may not be eligible for licensure or endorsement to surrounding states due to individual states restrictions, even if the applicant is able to be licensed in Oklahoma. Individuals who plan to apply for licensure in other states must check with that state s board of nursing to obtain information on requirements. Form X02 Revised /2001, 11/2002, 12/2004, 4/27/2011, 12/09/2011, 11/01/1

6 OKLAHOMA BOARD OF NURSING 2915 N. Classen Boulevard, Suite 524 Oklahoma City, OK 710 (405) NCLEX or AUA Certification Candidates With History of Arrest/Deferred Sentence/Conviction Policy I. Regulatory Services staff may approve the application of an NCLEX or AUA certification candidate with a misdemeanor offense in the following cases: A. First instance of a misdemeanor including but not limited to bogus checks, larceny of merchandise, or violation of a state or federal narcotics or controlled dangerous substance law; and B. The misdemeanor offense was not plea bargained from an initial felony charge; and C. The candidate has no other criminal charge(s), judgment, or sentencing pending. Regulatory Services staff may, at their discretion, request further review by the Investigative Division of any Application. II. All other Applications of NCLEX Applicants or AUA certification candidates with arrest(s), history of disciplinary action, and/or judicial declaration of mental incompetence, will be reviewed by the Investigative Division and prosecuting attorney for a decision regarding approval. The Investigative Division Staff may approve the Application of an NCLEX or AUA certification candidate in the following cases: A. The criminal charge resulting in deferred sentence or conviction was not for a felony or misdemeanor involving physical harm to another; and B. The conviction did not result in a sentence of incarceration that was served; and C. The deferred sentence or conviction is older than ten (10) years and the Applicant has successfully completed the terms of the sentence and has had no other subsequent criminal offenses or unbecoming conduct. If the deferred sentence or conviction is more than five (5) years old and involved alcohol related incidents, the Applicant may be asked to submit to an Evaluation from an approved provider that meets the criteria established by the Board. Upon receipt of the Evaluation, if there are no recommendations for treatment or monitoring, the applicant will be approved without disciplinary action. If the Evaluation has recommendations for treatment or monitoring, the Applicant will be offered a Stipulated Order based upon the Evaluator and/or IDP or Board recommendations. III. IV. All other Applications of candidates with arrests, misdemeanors, felonies, history of disciplinary action, or judicial declaration or mental incompetence, not falling within the parameters of Sections I and II above, must come before the IDP or Board for decision. Regulatory Authority: 59 O.S. '57.8 Board Approved: 09/95 OBN Policy/Guideline #E-20 Board Reviewed w/o Revision: Page 1 of 1 Board Revised: 1/2000; 9/01; 11/02; 1/05; 01/09; 11/09 H:/SEllis/Executive/Policies/Education/NCLEXAUAArrest