Associate Degree in Nursing Program

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1 Associate Degree in Nursing Program Application Checklist for High School Students in the PCCS Program [Type here]

2 Important Contacts Associate Degree in Nursing- PCCS Track 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 Admissions Information Partner for College and Career Success (PCCS) eligibility allows graduating high students to be considered for admission to the ADN program from a group comprised only of other PCCS students. Students accepted through PCCS are guaranteed a spot in the program, upon successful completion of college coursework (C s or better), as outlined in this packet. Admission into the program will only be considered once the student s file is complete. A complete file includes all of the required elements on the Admissions Checklist. Associate Degree in Nursing (AAS.ADN) PCCS Student Checklist Complete the following required steps by February 1 of the year for which you are applying Meet with high school guidance counselor regarding certification of PCCS eligibility during junior year of high school. Request high school guidance counselor submit high school transcript and completed PCCS certificate to the nursing department at Lake Land College. 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:

4 Take the following courses in high school. These are the pre-requisites for the ADN program. You must pass these courses with a grade of B or better. 1. Biology either one full year in high school or 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. 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. Nursing Co-Requisite Courses As a PCCS student, co-requisites courses are completed prior to actual program admission. After acceptance into the PCCS program, a 3-year education plan will be made. The first year will include: Course Hrs. Anatomy and Physiology I BIO Anatomy and Physiology II BIO Human Development PSY Nutrition HED Disease Processes or HED Microbiology BIO 235** 4 Composition I ENG Psychology PSY Comp II or Speech ENG 121 or SPE Elective 3 (Select one of the following) 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** Psych of Maturity & Old Age PSY 275 **Recommended for BSN During the spring semester of the first year, the department will evaluate your transcript. If you have successfully completed the courses according to your plan, you will tentatively be accepted into the nursing program. You must complete the spring semester courses as planned before actual admission is confirmed.

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 PCCS 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 (minimum score of 75 required to be considered for admission) Verification of pre-requisite course completion 1 year of high school biology and chemistry Aggregate GPA for completed co-requisite courses Co-Requisites points Points earned based on grades for courses completed. CNA certificate 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 Verification of employment performing direct patient care experience TOTAL 10 points 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.

6 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 Frequently Asked Questions How can I improve my chances of gaining admission into the ADN for PCCS program? Students should work with their high school guidance counselor early in their high school career to ensure they are taking the required coursework in high school to meet the PCCS certification. This includes biology, chemistry and health occupations (along with additional requirements). What if I am not accepted into PCCS program? If not accepted as a PCCS student, students can apply through the traditional process. Students should contact the nursing department to notify them that they would like to continue to pursue a nursing degree and follow the application process for traditional students. How soon should I begin the application process? Work with your high school counselor early. During the junior year students should be working with their counselor to ensure a spot in Health Occupations for senior year. Is there a waiting list? NO the ADN program is a selective program with an objective, competitive admissions process. Each year, applicants are admitted 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 admission s rubric only after all eligible in-district students have been considered.

7 How long is my HESI A2 Admission Assessment Exam score valid? The HESI A2 Admission Assessment Exam scores are valid for five years from the application deadline. If you take the exam more than once, the most recent score is always the score used for admission. How long does the program last? The ADN program is a two-year program. However, there are many co-requisites. The PCCS program requires students to complete these courses prior to actual admission into the program. Where is the ADN program offered? The ADN program is offered on the main campus and at the Effingham Kluthe Center. Accepted students may register into any open section. How often will I be in school? Once students start the ADN coursework, they 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 are clinicals located? Students will have the opportunity to do clinicals in more than one local hospital/clinic/nursing home. So, students have multiple experiences upon graduation. 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. Can I work during school? Because of the rigorous ADN coursework, students are advised NOT to work full time.