How To Get A Nursing Degree At Uconn

Transcription

1 Certificate Entry Into Nursing Bachelor of Science Program (CEIN/BS) The University of Connecticut School of Nursing

2 The UConn CEIN/BS Program is designed for those with a bachelor s degree in a non-nursing field recognizes achievement and previously earned credits

3 Ease the Nursing Shortage a significant number of Baby Boomer nurses are likely to retire by 2020 and this will leave a huge gap in the workforce. A recent report from a bipartisan workforce policy commission projected an 11.8% increase in jobs in healthcare between this year and We also know from shortages in the 1980s and 1990s that if there is a positive change in the economy, many nurses may reduce their work hours. A rapidly aging population will require nursing care across the continuum of settings from hospitals to long-term care at a level much different than we see today.

4 More About The Program Pre-licensure portion of the program takes twelve months (full-time only). Awarded an additional BS degree in nursing and eligible to take the NCLEX (the licensure examination for nurses in the United States).

5 Why Choose UConn? Since 2003, the School has graduated 570 MEIN/CEIN-BS students since December, We are the first NLN Center of Excellence in New England! Our faculty develop outstanding mentoring relationships. CEIN graduate and student mentoring program We have strong links with community-based health care resources, including our renowned UConn Health Center.

6 CEIN/BS is now available at four UConn campuses: Avery Point (Groton, CT) Stamford Storrs Waterbury

7 Find yourpassion Discover an area of nursing and healthcare that: you feel passionate about meets a significant social need can sustain a lifelong program of research and practice

8 Pre-Licensure Program Total of 45 credits Each class starts the first full week of January 3 semesters - Spring, Summer, Fall 36 didactic and clinical credits in basic nursing 9 graduate credits as foundation for graduate study (theory, statistics, and research)

9 Schedules Classes - on one day a week from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Clinical resource lab one day a week in the Spring semester and then variable times throughout the rest of the year Clinical 21 hours a week not including preparation time With exception of class day, ALL possible clinical days Clinical times vary by group; 6:00 a.m.- 12:00 Midnight Schedules are known 3-4 weeks before each semester begins

10 Example of Schedule Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Prep time for clinical Clinical 9 hours Preparation for classes 2+ hours per 1 credit Preparation for classes 2+ hours per 1 credit Clinical Resource Lab 8am to Preparation for classes 2+ hours per 1 credit NURS :30am to 12pm 2:30pm Clinical 9 hours Study group/ preparation time for classes and clinical Preparation for classes 2+ hours per 1 credit NURS :30pm to 6:30pm

11 The program features problem-based teaching and learning including components of nursing history, culture, health assessment, nutrition, pharmacology, clinical science, nursing science, independent / dependent / interdependent nursing actions, disease science, information technology, patient safety, health care finance, nursing theory, nursing ethics, and leadership.

12 Didactic and Clinical Courses Six undergraduate nursing courses (36 credits) Health Assessment/Fundamentals Theory and Nursing Practice for Behavioral Health, Perinatal and Women s Health, Child Health, Community/Public Health, and Acutely Ill Adults Minimum 21 hours clinical per week Three 3-credit graduate nursing courses Nursing Theory and Ways of Knowing including nursing science, legal and ethical issues Graduate level Statistics Graduate level Nursing Research Methods

13 Pre-Licensure Course Information First semester (Spring) Health Assessment & Fundamentals of Nursing Praxis: 12 credits Nursing Science & Patterns of Knowing: 3 credits (Graduate Level Course) Second semester (Summer) Theory and Nursing Practice for Behavioral Health: 4 credits Theory and Nursing Practice for Perinatal and Women s Health: 4 credits Theory and Nursing Practice for Child Health: 4 credits Statistical Methods in Nursing: 3 credits (Graduate Level Course) Third semester (Fall) Theory and Nursing Practice for Community/Public Health: 4 credits Theory and Nursing Practice for Acutely Ill Adults: 8 credits Nursing Research in Evidence-Based Practice: 3 credits (Graduate Level Course)

14 Pedagogy Problem based learning Case studies Interactive exercises Clinical experiences Simulated laboratories

15 Clinical Experiences Inpatient and outpatient All age groups Long term care, inpatient and outpatient Long term care, inpatient and outpatient behavioral health, maternal/newborn settings, inpatient and well-visit pediatrics, hospitalized adults, community health, critical care

16 More on Clinical Experiences Groups of 6-8 students to 1 faculty Increasing responsibility for total patient care Technical as well as cognitive process Thinking as well as doing Beginning level practitioners

17 More on Schedules & Expectations Guaranteed clinical placement No guarantee of specific site or specific hours Agencies can be within 75 miles of Agencies can be within 75 miles of campus

18 Transition to Graduate Study Students transition to graduate study after completion of the 45 credit sequence. You need to maintain a 3.0 average in the CEIN/BS program to be accepted to the Graduate Program. You also need to achieve a B or better in all graduate courses. You may choose a specialty option within the current master s program (29+ credits dependent on the specialty track). For master s options, visit our web site:

19 Masters: Graduate Tracks Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner Neonatal Acute Care Clinical Nurse Leader Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) PhD (PhD in Nursing)

20 Admission Requirements Bachelor s degree from accredited institution with an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better Required science courses (grades of B or better) Undergraduate statistics course and an undergraduate formal research methods course focusing on human subjects/participants (grades of C or better) TOEFL/IBT exam Official transcripts of ALL colleges/universities attended Current curriculum vitae/resume Three references (at least one academic and one professional no personal references)

21 Required Science Courses - Prerequisites B or better in college level courses (B- will not be accepted) Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II with labs Biology Microbiology Chemistry with lab Human Genetics within last 5 years

22 If you are not sure if a course is acceptable: Check our Accepted Courses list on the CEIN/BS website See Dorine Nagy at dorine.nagy@uconn.edu with: Where you took/are taking the course The course number and name The course description and/or a link to the course If possible, a course syllabus

23 Human Anatomy and Physiology: 8 credits total A & P I and A & P II (8 credits total with labs) Labs can NOT be done online If there are separate grades for the class and lab portion, you have to earn at least a B or better in both class and lab (the grades will not be averaged by the CEIN/BS Admission Committee). The content has to be human anatomy and physiology, not animal anatomy and physiology.

24 Biology: 3-4 credits No lab is required, but many courses are linked with a lab If there are separate grades for the class and the lab, you have to achieve a B or better in the class grade. The lab grade will not be recorded by the CEIN/BS Admissions Committee. If a course is not on our list, the content needs to be the equivalent of BIOL 1107 at UConn. Topics covered should include molecular and cell biology, animal anatomy and physiology.

25 CLEP for Biology A CLEP exam ( is accepted if you have already taken a biology course and feel that you have mastery of this college-level content. A scaled score of a 57 or higher is required.

26 Microbiology: 3-4 credits No lab is required, but most courses do have a lab This is what is required for the microbiology content (using MCB 2610 from UConn as an example): Biology of microorganisms, especially bacteria. Cellular structure, physiology, genetics, and interactions with higher forms of life. Laboratory familiarizes students with methodology of microbiology and aseptic techniques. Again no lab is required for the CEIN/BS program, but most courses do have a lab within the course. If there are separate grades for the class and the lab, you have to achieve a B or better in the class grade. The lab grade will not be recorded by the CEIN/BS Admissions Committee.

27 Chemistry: 4 credits Lab is required and can NOT be online If there are separate grades for the class and lab portion, you have to earn at least a B or better in both class and lab (the grades will not be averaged by the CEIN/BS Admission Committee). The content needs to be at least the equivalent of CHEM 1122 at UConn: Brief but comprehensive survey of important chemical theories and applications of chemistry. Preparation for onesemester courses in organic chemistry and biochemistry. Atomic structures, chemical bonding, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, states of matter, and theories of solutions.

28 CLEP for Chemistry A CLEP exam ( is accepted if you have already taken a chemistry course and feel that you have mastery of this college-level content. A scaled score of a 65 or higher is required.

29 Genetics: 3-4 credits No lab required, but some courses do have a lab Must be taken within the last 5 years This course can be taken online (even if it has a lab component). The content focus has to be human genetics. If there are separate grades for the class and the lab, you have to achieve a B or better in the class grade. The lab grade will not be recorded by the CEIN/BS Admissions Committee.

30 Statistics: 3-4 credits C or better in college level courses (C- will not be accepted) This is the course description of STAT 1100Q at UConn, for example: Standard and nonparametric approaches to statistical analysis; exploratory data analysis, elementary probability, sampling distributions, estimation and hypothesis testing, one- and two-sample procedures, regression and correlation. Learning to do statistical analysis on a personal computer is an integral part of the course.

31 Research Methods: 3 credits C or better in college level courses (C- will not be accepted) You need to take a formal course that covers content on research methods focusing on human subjects/participants This is what we request in a research methods class: evidence-based research, ethical aspects, research problems, hypotheses, literature reviews, research design, sampling plans, data collection, evaluating measurements/instruments, data quality, rigor/trustworthiness and integrity for both quantitative and qualitative research.

32 Computer and Writing Literacy Computer and information literacy is expected A laptop with wireless capability is required for the program Writing literacy is required

33 TOEFL Exam Permanent residents of the United States who attended US schools beginning in the 9th grade are waived from this requirement. International students who attended university in the following countries are also waived from this requirement: Australia, Canada (except Quebec Province), New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, United Kingdom and the United States. Passing scores are as follows: A total score of 92 with the following breakdown: a minimum of 26 in both the listening and speaking sections and a minimum of 20 in both the reading and writing sections. Please have an official copy of your scores sent to the School of Nursing

34 Letters of Recommendation (References) Three letters of recommendation are required (at least one academic and one professional) No personal recommendations are reviewed. Should address your background, independence, perseverance, potential for academic success, ability to balance, flexibility, potential as a nurse, and ability to successfully work independently and in groups.

35 Letters of Recommendation (cont d) Please fill out the waiver for letters of recommendation (will be posted on the CEIN/BS website) and give a copy to each recommender. Have the recommender complete the waiver form and a letter of recommendation There will be directions on the waiver form for the recommender to put the waiver form and recommendation in an envelope, seal the envelope, sign their name across the seal, and return the envelope directly to the applicant. All three letters of recommendation need to be received by the SON in order for your application to be reviewed.

36 You re Ready to Apply! Apply online at: Submit application fee of $75 to the SON. Make check payable to UConn School of Nursing. The admission deadlines are listed on the website Prerequisites must be completed prior to the January start date Admissions committee will not review application until all prerequisites are complete (unless there are spaces open after the August 20 th review)

37 Application Submission Please submit your current official transcripts from all schools attended, CV/resume, and three letters of recommendation all in one package Letters of recommendation must be in a sealed envelope signed across the seal by the recommender If you have any outstanding prerequisite course grades when applying, submit them when complete

38 Financial Aid Please call Considered a 5 th year student (not a graduate student). You can fill out FAFSA Some scholarships are available Program Costs $28,560 for 2015 not including University fees, equipment, uniforms, books, travel, criminal background checks, other miscellaneous costs. Books cost approximately $1900 for the program. Uniforms cost approximately $320. Approximately $300 per semester for transportation/parking (site dependent).

39 Financial Assistance Currently there are two School of Nursing scholarships for eligible students: 1) The Heist Family Endowed Nursing Scholarship Fund 2) CEIN/BS Scholarship Fund. Learn about eligibility for these scholarships and for financial aid on our web site.

40 Requirements prior to Beginning Coursework Certification in CPR as a professional rescuer A criminal background check by the Connecticut League for Nursing Possible fingerprinting and drug testing Health of Students: In addition to pre-entrance University requirements, prior to clinical experiences students admitted to the School of Nursing must present evidence of a recent physical examinations with proof of the following immunizations : tetanus immunization within the past ten years; one poliomyelitis booster following initial immunization; flu vaccination; tuberculin test (with chest x-ray for positive reactors); rubella; rubeola; hepatitis B titers (with vaccine if titer is negative); varicella titer; a test for tuberculosis (PPD); and any other tests required by affiliated agencies. Students who fail to provide written documentation that they have met the above stated health requirements will not be allowed in the clinical areas. Faculty reserve the right to recommend a student's withdrawal from the program for reasons of health.

41 Frequently Asked Questions How competitive is the program? Can you attend part-time? Can you work during the program? Does UConn provide housing?

42 Accelerated Nursing Programs: Talk with your family and arrange time for you to immerse in your studies. Family support is vital for your success. You may need to study elsewhere (library, reading room, etc.).

43 Dorine Nagy Contacts Admissions and Recruitment Coordinator Robin Miller, PhD, RN, CNE Director of CEIN/BS Program at Avery Point and Storrs Debra A. Simons, PhD, RN, CNE, CHSE, CCM Director of CEIN/BS Program at Stamford and Waterbury