Associate Degree in Nursing Program

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1 Associate Degree in Nursing Program Application Checklist Traditional Students [Type here]

2 Important Contacts Lake Land College 5001 Lake Land Blvd Mattoon, IL Krista Burrell, Counselor for Allied Health Luther Student Center, Counseling Services, Room #25; Assists with the application and registration process. Provides general information and advising regarding Allied Health programs, as well as Bachelor s of Science in Nursing completion options. Mary Rogers, Administrative Assistant/Allied Health Neal Hall, mrogers@lakelandcollege.edu Maintains all of the nursing program files. Schedules students for Pre-RN Entrance Exam. Provides general information about the college s nursing programs. Cheryl Beam, Director of the Nursing Program Neal Hall, Room 002, cbeam@lakelandcollege.edu Oversees all aspects of the nursing programs. Reviews waiver requests and admissions credits. Advises AAS.ADN.TRK, AAS.ADN, and potential students regarding progression toward graduation. Teaches in the PN and ADN programs. Lake Land College s Associate Degree in Nursing program is accredited by: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850 Atlanta, GA Higher Learning Commission 230 South LaSalle St. Suite Chicago, IL inquiry@hlcommission.org Rev. CB 2/15

3 Associate Degree in Nursing (AAS.ADN) Traditional Student Checklist Complete the following required steps by February 1 of the year for which you are applying. Complete an Intent to Enroll for Lake Land College Select AAS.ADN.TRK as the academic program. This will ensure you are assigned a nursing academic advisor. It will also generate a Lake Land account; prospective students are expected to check this account on a regular basis for nursing department correspondence. Complete a Nursing Department Intent Form indicating interest in the Associate Degree in Nursing Program. These are available online, in the nursing department, or in Counseling Services. Receipt of this form will prompt the nursing department to start a file and correspondence will begin. The department will review student information to determine eligibility to take the take the HESI A2 Admission Assessment Exam. To be eligible, the applicant needs satisfactory scores in 2 of 3 categories on one of the following: (College Placement and ACT scores are valid for 5 yrs) o Compass: English 81, Reading 83, and Algebra 39. This is the Lake Land College Placement test. To schedule, call the Tutoring and Testing Center at (217) o ACT: Reading 21, English 19, and Math 19. o OR Completion of at least 2 of the following 3 courses (or their equivalents): RDG 050 (or completion of 30 college credits in good standing), ENG 007 or higher, and MAT 005 or higher. Within 2 weeks of receipt of completed intent form, applicants will be notified (via Lake Land ) regarding eligibility to take the HESI A2 Admission Assessment Exam. To be considered for the Associate Degree Nursing Program the applicant must obtain a minimum acceptable score of 75 on this exam. NOTE: this exam was changed in 2016 students taking the previous exam are required to attain a score of 90. Upon receipt of this , it is the students responsibility to schedule and pay for the exam with the Tutoring and Testing Center in Webb Hall at (217) The cost is $50, payable to Lake Land College, by cashier s check or money order only. Payment can be delivered in person or by mail to Lake Land College Tutoring and Testing Center. Payment must be received at least two weeks before the test allow ample time if utilizing the US mail to send payment. This exam is a three hour, proctored, online test offered the first Friday of September, October, November, December, and January. Students will be tested in reading comprehension, vocabulary general knowledge, and math. A study guide is available to assist in preparation for the exam: HESI Admission Assessment Exam Review, 3rd ed. (2012). ISBN: Complete these pre-requisites prior to the February 1 st deadline, with a grade of C or better. 1. Biology BIO100, or equivalent AND 2. Chemistry either one full year in high school or CHM 101, CHM 111, CHM 120, or CHM 150, or equivalent. Chemistry must be completed within the last 5 yrs. Students enrolled in Biology or Chemistry during the spring semester of the application deadline will not be considered for admission. Send high school and college transcripts to Admissions & Records Office. Contact the office at (217) to confirm receipt. Be sure to request a Transcript Evaluation for AAS.ADN.TRK from Admissions & Records Office website to ensure courses that may qualify you for a waiver are evaluated. Rev. CB 2/15

4 Biology and chemistry pre-requisites must be completed prior to the February 1 st application deadline. Co-requisites may be taken prior to admission, but must be completed by the end of the semester indicated in the third column below: Course Hrs. Semester of Nursing Program Anatomy and Physiology I BIO 225* 4 Semester I Anatomy and Physiology II BIO 226* 4 Semester II Human Development PSY Semester I Nutrition HED Semester II Disease Processes or HED Semester II/Summer Microbiology BIO 235* ** 4 Composition I ENG Semester III Psychology PSY Semester III Comp II or Speech ENG 121 or SPE Semester IV Elective Select one of following: 3 Semester IV General Anthropology ANT 200 Family Relations PSY 278 Principles of Economics ECO 231 Introduction to Sociology SOC 280** Death and Dying SOS 235 Social Problems SOC 282 Abnormal Psychology PSY 273 Social Psychology PSY 277 Racial and Ethnic Groups SOC 286 Ethics PHI 280** Statistics MAT 125** Psychology of Maturity and Old Age PSY 275 * All sciences courses must be completed within the past 5 years. ** Courses recommended for a Bachelor s Degree in Nursing

5 On February 1 st, a review of files will begin to determine students for Fall admissions. Admission scores are calculated utilizing the following rubric approved by the nursing department. ADN Admissions Rubric for Traditional Students Intent Form-Associate Degree in Nursing 2.5 points for each 6 month period. (Jan 1 June 30 & July 1 Dec. 31) 0 to 10 points HESI A2 Admission Assessment Exam score (minimum score of 75 required to be considered for admission). Verification of pre-requisite course completion. Bio 100 and CHM 101, 111, 120, or higher. One full year high school chemistry must complete with C or above. Chemistry must be completed within the last 5 years. Aggregate GPA for completed co-requisite courses Co-Requisites points Points earned based on grades for courses completed. Completion of a certificate program (40 credits or more) or higher degree in a related healthcare field. Currently employed in a healthcare field with direct patient care experience TOTAL Minimum of 75 points Check to verify completion. Biology Chemistry (within 5 years) 2 to 4 points 4 pts=a; 3 pts=b; 2 pts=c D or F not accepted. 0 to 44 points 10 points 10 points To obtain optional admissions points, review the following: 10 additional admissions points are awarded for completion of a healthcare certificate program (completion of a formal 40-credit hour vocational program) or higher degree in a related field (i.e., Physical Therapy Assistant, Dental Hygiene, Radiology Technologist, or other specific licenses) upon submission of the following: o o Copy of current certificate/license. Official transcripts to the Admissions & Records Office to validate program/degree completion. 10 additional admissions points for employment in a healthcare related field that involves direct patient care, i.e., working as a Certified Nurse Assistant, EMT-B, or Dental Assistant. Working in a capacity that does not require a specific license, such as a home health aide, is also acceptable. Submit the following:

6 o Associate Degree in Nursing A letter from your current employer (on agency letterhead) indicating that you are currently working and your role in direct patient care. Essential Qualifications/Functional Abilities: Students applying to the Nursing Programs at Lake Land College must be able to meet the technical requirements of the program and not pose a risk to the well-being of patients, other students, staff or themselves. Students applying to the program will need, at a minimum, to be capable of performing all Functional Abilities required of the nurse. The student will need to maintain and demonstrate these abilities through the duration of the program. Semester Cost Estimate for ADN Program Course Completion Semester Hours Tuition and Fees $ per Semester Hour Course Fees TOTAL Prerequisites 8 $923 $923 Fall 1 st yr. 15 $1730 $300 $2030 Spring 1 st yr. 16 $1845 $300 $1845 Fall 2 nd yr. 20 $2306 $300 $2145 Spring 2 nd yr. 18 $2075 $300 $2375 Uniform, watch, & shoes $125 $125 Supply kit (from LLC Bookstore) $150 $150 Textbooks and Simulation Learning $1500 $1500 System (from LLC Bookstore) Background check, drug screen $125 $125 and fingerprinting ESTIMATED TOTAL COSTS $11,218

7 Frequently Asked Questions How can I improve my chances of gaining admission into the ADN program? Study! Prepare well for classes to earn the best grade possible, which increases the admissions score. Prepare for the HESI A2 Admission Assessment Exam because this is the best way to increase the number of admissions points. Is there a waiting list? No The ADN program is a selective program with an objective, competitive admissions process. Each year applicants are accepted based on a point system. How often are students admitted? Students begin the program in the fall semester only. Can I apply if I am out of the Lake Land College district? The Illinois Community College Board requires that all in-district applicants be considered first. Out-of-district students will be considered using the same admissions rubric only after all eligible in-district students have been considered. How long is my HESI A2 Admission Assessment Exam score valid? The HESI A2 Admission Assessment Exam scores are valid for five years. If you take the exam more than once, the most recent score is always the score used for admission. What do I do if I am not accepted into the program? The nursing department will send you information on how to reapply for the program. How long does the program last? The ADN program is a two-year program. However, most students take pre- and corequisite courses their first year at Lake Land College, while applying to start the program during their second year. How soon should I begin the application process? Plan at least one year before projected start date by turning in the Nursing Program Intent Form as early as possible. Please note: Biology & Chemistry pre-requisites must be complete by February 1. Do I need to repeat my science classes if they have expired? Yes. All sciences except BIO 100 must be repeated if they have expired. If Anatomy and Physiology I and II courses have expired, an alternative to repeating them is to enroll in ADN 061 Health Assessment (2 credit hours). No alternative exists for Microbiology or Chemistry, if expired, although you may take a different Chemistry course, if desired. Where is the ADN program offered? The ADN program is offered on the main campus and at the Effingham Kluthe Center. Accepted students can register their preferred site on a first come, first serve basis. How often will I be in school? Students can expect to attend class 3-4 days a week. The day off varies throughout the program depending on the clinical assignments. Most clinical assignments require students to BEGIN as early as 6 a.m. Where can an LLC ADN graduate practice nursing? Once a student graduates from the ADN program, they are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN) and obtain their RN license in any state in the United States.