Our ladder approach to nursing education

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1 Our ladder approach to nursing education Online RN-BSN Completion Program BSN degree is accredited by Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) Must have an active, unencumbered RN license to begin the RN-BSN program or have completed the ADN program with Hondros College immediately prior to enrolling in the RN-BSN program (may only take general education courses if admitted without a license and must obtain license by the start of third quarter) The RN-BSN program is offered online The program allows students a choice of practicum settings Students have the option to attend full-time or part-time Complete in as few as 24 months* Associate Degree in Nursing Applicants must have an active, unencumbered LPN license in order to enroll, or have completed the PN program with Hondros College (must be licensed by start of third quarter) Students will take classroom, online and clinical courses for a total of 5 quarters Clinicals will begin in the first term Clinical shifts are usually 6-12 hours in length, and may be scheduled during the day, evening, or on the weekends Beginning in April 2016, students at the Westerville Campus can choose between the traditional daytime schedule or the new evening/weekend schedule Program can be completed in 15 months Practical Nursing Diploma Choose the schedule that fits your lifestyle daytime or evening/weekend Clinical shifts are usually 6-12 hours in length, and may be scheduled during the day, evening, or on the weekends Clinicals will begin in the second term Program can be completed in 12 months Classes begin quarterly in January, April, July, and October. *Must be enrolled full-time at an average of 15 quarter credits per term to complete RN-BSN in 24 months

2 Curriculum Practical Nursing Program 2016 Program Curriculum: Practical Nursing - Diploma ( Daytime and Evening/Weekend Schedules) Catalog Code Course Name Credits TERM 1 BIO 117+^ Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology 4 MTH 101^ Basic Math & Dosage Calculation 3 NUR 150* Fundamental Concepts of Practical Nursing I 3 NUR 155* Critical Thinking for the Practical Nurse 2 TERM 2 ENG 200^ (ONLINE) English Composition I 3 NUR 160* Fundamental Concepts of Practical Nursing II 6 NUR 163* Concepts of Practical Nursing in the Care of Elderly Patients 3 TERM 3 NUR 166* Concepts of Family Centered Nursing for the Practical Nurse 4 NUR 172* Intravenous Therapy for the Practical Nurse 3 NUR 176* Concepts of Adult Health Nursing for the Practical Nurse I 5 TERM 4 NUR 180* Concepts of Mental Health Nursing for the Practical Nurse 3 NUR 185* Concepts of Adult Health Nursing for the Practical Nurse II 3 NUR 190* Transition to Practical Nursing Practice 3 NUR 195* Application of Clinical Judgement in Practical Nursing Practice 3 Total Quarter Credit Hours Required 48 Legend: + Science Course, ^ General Education Course, *Nursing Course

3 Curriculum Associate Degree in Nursing 2016 Program Curriculum: Associate Degree in Nursing Catalog Code Course Name Credits TERM 1 BIO 253+^ Anatomy & Physiology I 5 NUR 200* Critical Thinking for the Registered Nurse 2 NUR 205* Transition to Associate Degree Nursing 5 TERM 2 BIO 254+^ Anatomy & Physiology II 3 NUR 210* Concepts of Pediatric Nursing 4 PSY 205^ (ONLINE) Lifespan Development 2 NUR 215* Concepts of Mental Health Nursing 3 TERM 3 MTH 205^ (ONLINE) Algebra 3 NUR 220* Concepts of Nursing Care of the Reproducing Family 4 NUR 225* (ONLINE) Professional Nursing Issues 3 COM 200^ Public Speaking 2 TERM 4 NUR 230* (ONLINE) Concepts of Nursing Care of Diverse Populations 2 ENG 205^ (ONLINE) English Composition II 3 NUR 235* Concepts of Nursing Care of the Adult I 7 TERM 5 NUR 240* Transition to Registered Nursing 3 NUR 243* Application of Clinical Judgement in RN Practice 3 NUR 245* Concepts of Nursing Care of the Adult II 7 Total Quarter Credit Hours Required 61 Legend: Science Course, General Education Course, * Nursing Course

4 Curriculum Online RN-BSN Completion Program Catalog Code Course Name Credits TERM 1 HUM 200^ Diversity 3 PSY 305^ Managing Change in Your Life 3 ENG 300^ Effective Professional Writing 3 SCI 280+^ Integrated Science and Math 4 TERM 2 BIO 300+^ Pathophysiology 5 NUR 300* Transition to Baccalaureate Nursing 5 COM 300^ Communications 3 HUM 300^ Exploring Stories of the Human Experience 3 TERM 3 MTH 300^ Introduction to Probability and Statistics 4 NUR 305* Health Assessment 4 BIO 360+^ Epidemiology 5 TERM 4 BIO 380+^ Genetics 4 ETH 200^ Ethics 3 NUR 310* Evidence-Based Practice and Research Methods 5 TERM 5 NUR 320* Nursing Informatics 5 NUR 315* Gerontology 5 NUR 350* Healthcare of the Underserved Populations 5 TERM 6 NUR 330* Global Health 5 NUR 360* Hospice & Palliative Care 5 NUR 335* Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare 5 TERM 7 NUR 420* Community Health Nursing with Practicum 7 NUR 430* Emergency and Disaster Preparedness in Nursing 5 NUR 325* Cultural Competencies in Healthcare 4 TERM 8 NUR 440* Leadership & Management with Practicum 7 ECN 310^ Economics for Healthcare 3 NUR 400* Quality and Safety for Today s Nurse Leaders 5 Total Quarter Credit Hours Required 116 Legend: Science Course, General Education Course, * Nursing Course

5 Practical Nursing Program TUITION AND FEES All fees and charges are subject to change without prior notice. The College requires that tuition, textbooks, and fees be covered in full at the time of registration. A student may use financial aid, and/or payment can be made by cash, check, and credit or debit card. DIPLOMA IN PRACTICAL NURSING RATE SHEET Application fee (first term only) $25 Standard Examination (Entrance) $60 FBI/BCI Fees (Entrance and Exit) $140 Tuition $17,040 Lab/incidental fees $750 Graduation fees $100 Textbooks/Materials (estimated, as consumed) $1,947 Uniforms/Student Nurse Pak $210 Technology Package $489 NCLEX Review $200 Technology Fee $100 Total Direct Costs $21,061 Cost of CPR, physical examination and immunizations are not included in the above costs. These costs will vary depending upon provider. These costs are estimates based on an average student; books and other consumable costs may change. Tuition may be less depending on transferred course work. Tuition and fees are subject to periodic reviews and increases. Estimated costs do not include applicable tax. Financial aid is available for those who qualify. Please refer to the Financial Aid section of our website for details about the grants and student loans for which you may be eligible. Visit hondros.edu.

6 Associate Degree in Nursing Program TUITION AND FEES All fees and charges are subject to change without prior notice. The College requires that tuition, textbooks, and fees be covered in full at the time of registration. A student may use financial aid, and/or payment can be made by cash, check, and credit or debit card. ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN NURSING RATE SHEET Application fee (first term only) $25 FBI/BCI Fees (Entrance and Exit) $140 Tuition* $25,010 Lab/incidental fees $1,200 Graduation fees $100 Textbooks/Materials (estimated, as consumed) $3,489 Uniforms $125 Technology Package $489 NCLEX Review $300 Technology Fee $125 Total Direct Costs $31,003 *Tuition for PN Alumni is $23,790 Cost of CPR, physical examination and immunizations are not included in the above costs. These costs will vary depending upon provider. These costs are estimates based on an average student; books and other consumable costs may change. Tuition may be less depending on transferred course work. Tuition and fees are subject to periodic reviews and increases. Estimated costs do not include applicable tax. Financial aid is available for those who qualify. Please refer to the Financial Aid section of our website for details about the grants and student loans for which you may be eligible. Visit hondros.edu.

7 Online RN-BSN Completion Program TUITION AND FEES All fees and charges are subject to change without prior notice. The College requires that tuition, textbooks, and fees be covered in full at the time of registration. A student may use financial aid, and/or payment can be made by cash, check, and credit or debit card. RN-BSN COMPLETION RATE SHEET Application Fee (first term only) $25 Technology Fee $1,300 Tuition* $25,520 Graduation Fees $100 Textbooks/Materials (estimated) $3,001 Total direct costs $29,946 *Tuition for PN or ADN Alumni is $23,780 These costs are estimates based on an average student; books and other consumable costs may change. Tuition may be less depending on transferred course work. Tuition and fees are subject to periodic reviews and increases. Estimated costs do not include applicable tax. Financial aid is available for those who qualify. Please refer to the Financial Aid section of our website for details about the grants and student loans for which you may be eligible. Visit hondros.edu.

8 Admissions and Financial Aid Admissions Follow these steps to getting started: Financial Aid Application Hesi Exam (PN program) FAFSA Transcripts Background check Follow the steps below to develop a plan to finance your education at Hondros College. If you need assistance, our Financial Aid team is here to answer your questions! 1. Create an FSA ID at fafsa.gov The FSA ID a username and password has replaced the Federal Student Aid PIN and must be used to log in to certain U.S. Department of Education websites. Your FSA ID confirms your identity when you access your financial aid information and electronically sign Federal Student Aid documents. If you do not already have an FSA ID, you can create one when logging in to fafsa.gov, the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS ) at StudentLoans.gov, StudentAid.gov, and Agreement to Serve (ATS) at 2. Complete the FAFSA online at fafsa.gov After completing your FAFSA online, print the FAFSA confirmation page for your records. If you have already completed a FAFSA for another school: Click on Make corrections to a Processed FAFSA and add Hondros College s school code Complete the Federal Stafford Loan Entrance Counseling Go to studentloans.gov and click on Entrance and Exit Counseling. Under Entrance Counseling, click Go Select Stafford Loan Tutorial and Quiz At the end, be sure to choose Hondros College as your school. School Code Complete the Federal Direct Stafford Loan Master Promissory Note (MPN) Go to studentloans.gov Review the What you Need and What to Expect sections of the website. Select Complete New MPN for Student Loans In step 3 of the MPN, be sure to select Hondros College (040743) You will receive an notification of your aid eligibility. Financial aid is available for those who qualify. Please refer to the Financial Aid section of our website for details about the grants and student loans for which you may be eligible. Visit hondros.edu.

9 Standardized Entrance Exam This information is for the Practical Nursing Program PRE-REGISTRATION FOR THE STANDARDIZED ENTRANCE EXAM Go to : or /exam Click on Students Take My Exam. Click on I do not have an Evolve Username. On the next two pages click the Register link. Create a password, Verify it, and click Continue. Fill out a questionnaire (you only need to fill out the areas with a red asterisk*) o For the Occupational Information: Enter the Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Program Type or Registered Nurse Program. o Graduation Date should be entered as one year after your anticipated start for the PN program, and 1.5 years after your start date for the ADN program (if you are already an LPN). Write down your username and password and bring it with you to the exam. Your username and password are case sensitive. Exit the site. PROCEDURE Arrive at Hondros College or the designated testing facility 15 minutes before your scheduled test time. Remember to bring your username and password. Bring a valid photo ID. A calculator will be available on your computer screen for the math portion of the test. Scrap paper will be provided for you. TEST TAKING TIPS Answer the questions as you go. You will not be able to go back or change an answer. Stick with your first answer! You will be taking four sections (Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension and Math) in the order you choose. You will have three hours to take the exam, so plan for the time you will need for each section. If you need a break, remember to click on pause. This will not affect your time. When you are finished with the exam, go to the front desk and your results will be reviewed with you. Call NURSE to schedule your standardized entrance exam

10 Standardized Entrance Exam PREPARING FOR THE TEST 1. You may choose to purchase the study guide in the bookstore Study Chapters 1-4 for testing Read Chapter 7 to acquaint yourself with some medical information 2. Visit: Study vocabulary and take tests 3. Visit: Select Nursing Select Root words, Prefixes, Suffixes, and Terminology. This is a fun way to learn medical terminology basics that will help you with your test. Select Vocabulary These exercises will strengthen your vocabulary skills. 4. Visit: On this website you can do exercises with fractions etc. to build your skills. 5. Visit: This website will provide you with the opportunity to look up the synonyms and antonyms of the words in the vocabulary section of the study guide. Not all of the words in the vocabulary section of the study guide will be on the exam but words similar to them may be, so looking up the synonyms and antonyms of the words can be very helpful. 6. Visit: This website has quick reference guides available to you that could prove to be useful. It is important that all students take this exam seriously, as there may be only one chance to take and pass the exam. You will need 2-7 days to study. Most individuals have been exposed to this information in the past, but refreshing your skills is pertinent to your success. There is a calculator on the computer for math, but it will not help you with fractions, ratios and the metric system. The preparation time is worth the reward! Call NURSE to schedule your standardized entrance exam

11 Directory of Scholarships and Grants Below are links to different scholarships, loan forgiveness programs, and scholarship searches Hondros College students may use. Once you have reviewed the different links and made selections on what to apply for, make sure to review the websites for each opportunity carefully. Application deadlines, and requirements for approval may vary from one scholarship to another. FastWeb s free scholarship search includes more than 600,000 scholarships worth more than $1 billion. FastWeb also offers expert advice and how-tos on financial aid, scholarships, selecting a major, choosing a career and more. FinAid was established in the fall of 1994 as a public service. This award-winning site has grown into the most comprehensive source of student financial aid information, advice and tools on or off the web. NURSE Corps Scholarship Program (NCSP)(HRSA) - The purpose of the Nursing Scholarship Program (NSP) is to provide scholarships to nursing students in exchange for a minimum 2-year full-time service commitment (or part-time equivalent), at an eligible health care facility with a critical shortage of nurses. Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA) The Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA) program provides up to $6,000 of Financial Assistance for military spouses who are pursuing degree programs, licenses or credentials leading to employment in portable career fields. CampusRN has launched a scholarship program in conjunction with the creation of the CampusRN state edition network. This nationwide scholarship program is the most comprehensive of its kind for nursing programs and nursing students because it features scholarship winners from six different regions across the country in which CampusRN has launched state edition sites. CampusRN awards six $2,500 scholarships to a needy and deserving nursing student in each region. Workforce Investment Act - In 1998, Congress passed the Workforce Investment Act to reform federal job training programs and creates a new, comprehensive workforce investment system. For more information, visit the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services website. US Department of Veteran s Affairs - Visit the website to learn about the educational benefits available to veterans and their dependents. NEALP Nurse Education Assistance Loan Program provides financial assistance to Ohio students enrolled for at least half-time study (or accepted for enrollment) in an approved Ohio nurse education program. NEALP provides funding for nurses who intend to serve as instructors as well as students who intend to serve as nurses after graduation. Hondros College is not affiliated with any of the sites or organizations listed on this flier and cannot guarantee the award of grants or scholarships. Visit hondros.edu for new scholarship and grant opportunities!

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