GLEN OAKS COMMUNITY COLLEGE NURSING DEPARTMENT INFORMATION SHEET

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1 GLEN OAKS COMMUNITY COLLEGE NURSING DEPARTMENT INFORMATION SHEET THE NEXT LEVEL I NURSING CLASS STARTS IN SPRING OF 2014 AND THE NURSING APPLICATION IS DUE ON NOVEMBER 29, 2013 THIS YEAR, ALONG WITH THE TEAS TEST PAYMENT The Glen Oaks Community College Laddered Associate of Science in Nursing Degree Program begins yearly. The laddered program consists of Level I (practical nurse) and Level II (registered nurse). In addition to meeting the general requirements of the College for admission, there are requirements pertinent to each level of the program. If you are planning to pursue nursing, you must meet with an academic advisor prior to starting at Glen Oaks. The curriculum has been designed to accommodate beginning nursing students at Level I. Graduates of Level I may progress directly to Level II if requirements are met. It offers those students, as well as current Licensed Practical Nurses, the opportunity to continue their education at Level II to meet the requirements for R.N. licensure. Glen Oaks Community College admits to both levels concurrently. Qualified applicants may enter either of these levels as a means for meeting their educational goal. Completion of each level requires three semesters, with the first semester being a shortened 7 ½ week semester in Spring of each year. IF YOU ARE TRANSFERRING IN FROM ANOTHER COLLEGE, PLEASE HAVE YOUR TRANSCRIPTS SENT OFFICIALLY-HIGH SCHOOL TOO! YOU MAY BRING STUDENT COPIES TO YOUR INTERVIEW WITH THE DIRECTOR OF NURSING. There are basic prerequisite courses, which must be completed with a grade of 2.5 (C+) for each class. You must also complete the Accuplacer evaluation (given free at Glen Oaks) if you wish to transfer in courses 10 years or older, you must take Accuplacer evaluation and test into college level English and Math. These courses may be completed in high school (2 semesters-or 1 credit) or in college (1 semester). They are as follows: Prerequisite courses: take algebra prior to taking chemistry!!! passing grade of 2.5 (C+) in high school algebra (2 semesters = equivalent 1 credit) or its equivalent; for example NSM 100 Introductory Algebra at Glen Oaks Community College AND placement into NSM 104 Intermediate Algebra or higher on Accuplacer evaluation passing grade of 2.5 (C+) in high school chemistry (2 semesters = equivalent 1 credit) taken within the last 5 years or its equivalent; for example NSC 130 Chemistry at Glen Oaks Community College NSA 210 Principles of Anatomy & Physiology I, NSA 211 Anatomy and Physiology II SSP 210 Human Growth & Development COM 121 English Composition NSB 121 General Biology I ALH 218 Medical Terminology Acceptance into Level I of the nursing program is based upon: #1- successful completion of the pre-requisites for the program (listed above); #2-being ranked into the top 40 (there are a limited number of seats set by the Michigan Board of Nursing (at this time: PN-40 seats)). Ranking is based on the numerical total of the score (percentage) on the preentrance test and the GPA of the prerequisite courses for Level I. The pre-admission exam (TEAS-Test of Essential Academic Skills) for Level I is $50*. The test is comprised of four sections: English, Reading, Mathematics and Science and takes about four hours to complete. The GOCC bookstore has a study manual for the test, or go to #3-All health, including medical clearance, background check, drug screening requirements, etc. must be met by due dates established. (see Level I Checklist). Entrance ranking score formula consists of the following: Please notify the Nursing Office if you have previously taken the TEAS test. TEAS test score (percentage) = 75% of score Averaged GPA of Prerequisites = 25% of score

2 Info Sheet (cont.) 2 THE NEXT LEVEL II NURSING CLASS STARTS IN SPRING DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS January 17, Acceptance into Level II of the nursing program is based upon: #1-successful completion of the pre-requisites for the Level II portion of the program (see Level II admission criteria) #2-being ranked into the top 30 (there are a limited number of seats set by the Michigan Board of Nursing (at this time: RN-30 seats)). For Level II applicants, the ranking is based on the graduating GPA, plus prerequisites (25%) from the practical nurse program and the score on the Level II (NLN PN to RN ACE I) pre-admission exam. There is a requirement of 2 reference letters from your nursing clinical instructor if you are a current GOCC student,* or 1 letter from your DON and 1 from your nurse supervisor at your place of employment that will also be used to determine your entry into Level II. This exam costs $77* and the test date will is March 21, This test focuses on Nursing Care and a minimum decision score of 75 must be achieved. #3-All health, including medical clearance, background check and drug screening requirements must be met by due dates established. (see Level II checklist). After acceptance into either level of the program, documentation of having met health guidelines must be submitted and remain current for the duration of the program. Applicants who have met the prerequisites in high school or who are taking the prerequisite courses at Glen Oaks may utilize the time prior to admission to take non-nursing courses, which are part of the nursing curriculum. They are identified on the enclosed course sequence sheets for each level of the program. Taking courses prior to admission will not assure acceptance to the Nursing Program. However, if accepted, taking courses in advance will reduce the number of credit hours the student will take each semester once the program begins. A grade of 2.5 (C+) must be achieved in each prerequisite course. If your career goal involves eventually completing a BSN degree, you are advised to check the curriculum at the university you plan to attend. While waiting for class at Glen Oaks to begin, you may want to take some non-nursing freshman and sophomore classes required in the university s curriculum that will eventually transfer to that university. Students in the nursing program must earn a grade of 2.5(C+) or higher each semester in each required course in the nursing curriculum, and maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 (C+). Students who receive final grades of less than 2.5 (C+) in a required course will not be allowed to progress until they have made up their deficiencies. Nursing students must meet GOCC requirements for graduation. A grade of 2.5 (C+) must be achieved in each prerequisite course. Contact the Nursing Office at (269) , extension 333 if you have any questions. Please keep informed by checking glenoaks.edu regularly (go to the nursing webpage). You may also stop by the Nursing Office in the D wing, 200 level (RM.205) at any time or phone the Nursing Office at (269) or toll free to make arrangements to meet with the Nursing Director. An interview with the director is required to turn in an application. *Please Note: nursing students are responsible for their own expenses including, but not restricted to, travel, health care, and emergency treatment. Nursing students may be assigned to evening (3-11 p.m.) and night (11 p.m. 7 a.m.) clinical rotations, as it may not be possible for all students to be assigned to days (7 a.m. 3 p.m.). Travel is required to clinical sites in Indiana as well as various cities in Michigan. **IMPORTANT: *Costs of pre-entrance tests are subject to change at any time. Financial aid and scholarships are available if you qualify for the nursing program. For more information please contact the Financial Aid Office at (269) , extension 260. Entrance ranking score formula for Level II consists of the following: NLN Ace I test score = 75% of score GPA of Prerequisites for Level II & PN program = 25% of score Currently enrolled GOCC students-gpa from first two semesters of Level I 25% of score. 3/13/13

3 GLEN OAKS COMMUNITY COLLEGE LEVEL I ENTRY CHECKLIST *GOCC application for Admission, high school & college transcripts (official-transcripts must come in the mail from your high school & college to Glen Oaks and be here before you sit for the TEAS test).see attached for transcripts. *Completed Nursing application (received no later than December 1 st, or or nearest date to it, of the year preceding entry into program). You must meet with the Director of Nursing before submitting your application. Receipt for payment of ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) test (dated no later than December 1 st of the year preceding entry into program). After acceptance to the program these things will be required: Criminal Record Background Check & Drug Screening (after admission to program). Information provided to you by the nursing office after admission to program. Up to date American Heart Association CPR card for the Healthcare provider (after admission to program). ONLY AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION MEETS REQUIREMENT. (A current copy must be in your file throughout the program) Completed health (physical) form. Must be completed by the attending physician and all information on front of form must be complete, including emergency contact information. Information provided to you by the nursing office after admission to program. IMMUNIZATION POLICY RECORDS ARE MAINTAINED BY THE NURSING OFFICE TO MEET REQUIREMENTS OF CONTRACTS WE MUST MAINTAIN WITH CLINICAL SITES THAT PARTICIPATE IN THE EDUCATION OF OUR STUDENT NURSES, AND MUST BE ADHEERED TO BY ALL STUDENTS. ENTRY INTO THE PROGRAM WILL BE DENIED TO ANYONE NOT WILLING TO FOLLOW THE POLICY SINCE WE WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO PLACE YOU IN CLINICALS ; THEREFORE YOU WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO COMPLETE THE NURSING PROGRAM. Proof of Hepatitis B immunity, with 3 shots and a titer that proves immunity. This series requires 6/7 months to complete and should be started as soon as possible. Immunization record with 2 MMR shots AND proof of positive immunity titer for Rubella. In lieu of 2 MMR proofs you may submit a titer showing immunity for Rubeola and Mumps as well as the Rubella titer showing immunity. Negative Tuberculin test (this is required yearly in health professions), or negative chest X-Ray-required every 2 years. Verification of Chicken Pox as a child or Varicella Zoster vaccination or titer validating immunity. TDap within 10 years. Influenza vaccination(s) completed in season. *Please note: no file will be started in the nursing office without your application to GOCC AND your NURSING application being completed 3/13/13

4 GLEN OAKS COMMUNITY COLLEGE NURSING DEPARTMENT LEVEL I PRE-ADMISSION EXAMINATION Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) As a part of the admission process, all applicants to the Glen Oaks Community College Laddered Associate Degree Nursing Program are required to take the pre-admission exam. A minimum composite percentile score of 40 must be achieved to be considered for admission. This test is ONLY offered on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 (morning 8am-12pm & 1pm-5pm), and Thursday December 19, 2013 (8am-12pm ONLY!!) pre-registration will be required for these sessions. There will be NO OTHER testing date for Spring 2014 entry. The fee for the exam is currently $50.00**, but is subject to change. Please complete the following form and present it to the cashier in the bookstore when paying for the exam. The completed form will be forwarded to the Nursing office. The bookstore is open from 8 am until 4 pm, Monday, Thursday & Friday, and 8 am until 6:30pm on Tuesday & Wednesday. The fee must be paid and this form must be received by November 29, 2013 however the bookstore will NOT accept payment before 11/1/2013. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Nursing Office at (269) , extension 333 or toll free (888) *NOTE: 1. Keep the cash register receipt. 2. Bring the receipt with you on the scheduled exam date, along with picture ID. 3. Bring two (2) sharpened No. 2 pencils with erasers. 4. Bring one black or blue ink ballpoint pen. DETACH HERE -THIS SECTION TO STUDENT ****************************************************************************** BOOKSTORE: PLEASE KEEP THIS SECTION FOR THE NURSING OFFICE Please print or type the following information NAME: LAST FIRST M.I. FORMER ADDRESS: STREET CITY STATE ZIP PHONE #: ( ) I.D. #: TESTING DATE: Thursday & Friday, December 18 & 19, 2013 (must contact nursing office to arrange morning or afternoon time slot). TEAS Pre-admission Test Fee: $50.00 by November 30, 2013 (bookstore will not take payments until 11/1/13). Have you taken the TEAS test previously? Yes No APPLICANT S SIGNATURE: DATE 3/13/13

5 GLEN OAKS COMMUNITY COLLEGE NURSING DEPARTMENT REQUEST FOR COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT PUT CURRENT CONTACT INFORMATION ON THIS FORM FOR SCHOOL USE!!!!!!! COLLEGE NAME: ADDRESS: STREET CITY STATE ZIP CODE STUDENT NAME: (PLEASE PRINT) FORMER NAME(S) STUDENT ADDRESS: STREET CITY STATE ZIP PHONE: DATES ATTENDED: TO TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Please send a copy of my college transcript to: Glen Oaks Community College Attn: Registrar s Office Shimmel Road Centreville, MI Student Signature Glen Oak s I.D. # *NOTE TO NURSING PROGRAM APPLICANT: You must complete this form and mail it directly to the college/university you are requesting transcripts from. Do NOT send this back to Glen Oaks.

6 GLEN OAKS COMMUNITY COLLEGE NURSING DEPARTMENT REQUEST FOR HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT/G.E.D. SCORES STUDENT: PUT CURRENT CONTACT INFORMATION ON THIS FORM FOR SCHOOL USE!!!!!!! SCHOOL NAME: ADDRESS: STREET CITY STATE ZIP CODE STUDENT NAME: (PLEASE PRINT) FORMER NAME(S) STUDENT ADDRESS STREET CITY STATE ZIP STUDENT PHONE: BIRTH DATE: (To facilitate ease of identification) DATES ATTENDED: TO TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Please send a copy of my high school transcripts and/or G.E.D. score report to: Glen Oaks Community College Attn: Admissions Office Shimmel Road Centreville, MI Student Signature GLEN OAKS I.D. # *NOTE TO NURSING PROGRAM APPLICANT: You must complete this form and mail it directly to the high school NOT Glen Oaks.

7 ADMISSION CRITERIA FOR LEVEL I 1. Meet with the Director of Nursing (DON). You may only submit your nursing application after meeting with the DON. The deadline for submitting an application is December 1 st or the nearest business day before December 1 st. 2. Submit a nursing program application to the Glen Oaks Community College Nursing Office. 3. Complete an Accuplacer evaluation (given free at Glen Oaks), administered by the Testing & Tutoring Center. 4. Submit a transcript verifying high school completion or scores of the General Education Development (GED) examination. The transcript must be mailed directly from your institution to the Glen Oaks Admissions office. Admissions Office Glen Oaks Community College Shimmel Road Centreville MI NOTE: Transcripts hand carried will not be accepted. 5. Submit a transcript from all other institutions of higher education you attended. The transcript must be mailed directly from your institution to the Registrar s Office at Glen Oaks Community College. Registration Office Glen Oaks Community College Shimmel Road Centreville MI The following courses are prerequisites to entering the nursing program. You must pass with a grade of 2.5 or better. a. High school algebra (2 semesters = 1 credit) or its equivalent; for example NSM 100 at Glen Oaks Community College. Placement into NSM 104 Intermediate Algebra or higher on the Accuplacer evaluation is needed for both high school algebra and college algebra that is older than 5 years. b. Algebra, NSM 100/104 must be taken prior to taking Chemistry c. High school chemistry (2 semesters = 1 credit) or its equivalent; for example NSC 130 at Glen Oaks Community College (within the past 5 years). d. NSA 210 Anatomy & Physiology I e. NSA 211 Anatomy & Physiology II f. SSP 210 Human Growth & Development g. COM 121 English Composition h. NSB 121 General Biology I i. ALH 218 Medical Terminology Glen Oaks Community College taken from - Nursing Handbook

8 Level I Adm. Crit. (pg.2) 7. Take the TEAS pre-admission examination administered by the Nursing Division of Glen Oaks Community College and achieve greater than the 40 th percentile. 8. There are a limited number of seats set by the Michigan Board of Nursing (enrollment in Level I is limited to 40 students) and applicants are ranked for admission. The ranking score formula is a combination of 75% TEAS entrance test score, and 25% GPA of all prerequisites for Level I entry. 9. Priority for admission shall be given to highest ranked applicants. 10. When the number of equally ranked applicants exceeds 40, the following criteria will be used to determine admission, in the following order: In-district applicant. Date Nursing Application was received. Date Glen Oaks Admission Application was received. 11. Acceptance into Level I is conditional until documentation supports you have met the following health guidelines: a. A health history and physical examination conducted within three months before starting the nursing program. A TB test or chest x-ray (if the test is positive) must occur as part of the initial examination and completed yearly. b. A record of current immunizations per immunization policy. c. A current CPR for the health care provider card from the American Heart Association. Both the CPR card and the immunizations must be kept current for the duration of the program. All of the above must be submitted 6 weeks prior to entering the program 12. Any criminal felony or misdemeanor charges on a public record must be reported to the DON with submission of your nursing application or earlier. Acceptance into Level I is conditional upon a negative criminal background check, as defined by the Glen Oaks Criminal Background Check Policy; and negative alcohol and drug screen. LevI-Crit-Aug-13 Glen Oaks Community College taken from - Nursing Handbook

9 GLEN OAKS COMMUNITY COLLEGE NURSING DEPARTMENT LADDERED ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING PROGRAM LEVEL I EXPENSES The following are the APPROXIMATE costs of a student enrolling in the Nursing Program at Glen Oaks for the academic year Tuition per contact hour*: In district $95, Service Area $145, State of MI $153, Out of State, $185 General Fees - $25 per contact hour* - Approximately $1550 Student Activity - $42 per semester for full time students Individual Course Fees Approximately $715 Insurance Approximately $16 per semester liability (malpractice) coverage Books Approximately $500 (required texts) per semester Other expenses include but are not limited to: Physical examination yearly, American Heart Association CPR for the Healthcare Provider, and required immunizations prior to beginning nursing clinical courses Background check and drug screen 1 st year and drug screen repeated 2 nd year, close to $100 initially Student uniforms (2-recommended), white shoes, watch with sweep 2 nd hand, small note pad. Costs vary because of student preference. Clinical ID Badge (once only fee of $3.25) School graduation pin - $46 to $95 (costs vary) Optional expense State Board Application fees at this time $54 (MI) New in 2008 states (MI & IN) require fingerprints before you sit for your test at an approximate cost of $63 done through the state, not through Glen Oaks NCLEX Examination each year ($200) Transportation costs that depend on student needs *A contact hour is equivalent to the time the instructor spends in the classroom or at the clinical site per week. In district students are: St. Joseph County residents Service area students are: Cass County residents in the following school districts; Three Rivers, Constantine & White Pigeon. Branch County residents, LaGrange IN County residents, Elkhart County IN residents and Steuben County IN residents State of MI students are: Students outside of St. Joseph County and outside of Service Area who are residents of Michigan. Out of State students: Students outside of Michigan and Service Area, including International Students Prices based on Fall 2013 expenses set by the Board of Trustees of GOCC 7/1/13

10 COSTS PER CLASS IN CURRICULUM Tuition per contact hour GLEN OAKS COMMUNITY COLLEGE NURSING DEPARTMENT Approximate Costs for Level I Nursing st Semester In district $95 Service Area $145 State of Michigan $153 Out of State $185 NUR 104 Fundamentals of Nursing, $ $1, $1, $1, Credits, 8 Contacts Fees - Course fee Student & General fee Liability Insurance for semester SUBTOTAL $1, $1, $1, $1, NUR 109 Pharmacology I, $ $ $ $ Credits, 2 Contacts Fees - Course fee General Fee SUBTOTAL $ $ $ $ NSA 212 Pathophysiology, $ $ $ $ Credits, 4 Contacts General Fee SUBTOTAL $ $ $ $ Tuition Only NUR 104 $ $1, $1, $1, NUR NSA TUITION ONLY TOTAL $1, $2, $2, $2, TOTAL TUITION & FEES-1 ST SEMESTER $ $ $ $ Prices based on Fall 2013 expenses set by the Board of Trustees of GOCC 7/1/13

11 COST PER CLASS IN CURRICULUM Tuition per contact hour GLEN OAKS COMMUNITY COLLEGE NURSING DEPARTMENT Approximate Costs for Level I Nursing nd semester In district $95 Service Area $145 State of Michigan $153 Out of State $185 NUR 111 Medical-Surgical Nursing, $ $ $ $ Credits, 15 Contacts Fees - Course fee Student & General fee Liability Insurance for semester SUBTOTAL $2, $2, $2, $3, NUR 119 Pharmacology II, 2 Credits, 2 Contacts $ $ $ $ Fees - Course fee General fee SUBTOTAL $ $ $ NUR 131 Pediatric Nursing, $ $ $ $ Credits, 6 Contacts Fees Course fee General fee SUBTOTAL $ , , $1, ALH 103 Nutrition, 3 Credits, 3 Contacts $ $ $ $ Fees Course fee General fee SUBTOTAL $ $ $ $ Tuition Only NUR 111 $1, $2, $2, $2, NUR NUR ALH TUITION ONLY TOTAL $2, $3, $3, $3, TOTAL TUTION AND FEES-2 ND SEMESTER $3, $ $4, $5, Prices based on Fall 2013 expenses set by the Board of Trustees of GOCC 7/1/13

12 COST PER CLASS IN CURRICULUM Tuition per contact hour GLEN OAKS COMMUNITY COLLEGE NURSING DEPARTMENT Approximate Costs for Level I Nursing rd Semester In district $95 Service Area $145 State of Michigan $153 Out of State $185 NUR 112 Medical-Surgical Nursing, $1, $, $2, $2, Credits, 14 Contacts Fees - Course fee Student & General fee Liability Insurance for semester SUBTOTAL $1, $2, $2, $3, NUR 129 Pharmacology II, 2 Credits, 2 Contacts $ $ $ $ Fees Course fee General fee SUBTOTAL $ $ $ NUR 130 Pediatric Nursing, $ $ $ $ Credits, 6 Contacts Fees Course fee General fee SUBTOTAL $ $1, $1, $1, Tuition only NUR 112 $1, $2, $2, $2, NUR NUR , TUITION ONLY TOTAL $2, $3, $3, $4, TOTAL TUTION & FEES-3 RD SEMESTER $2, $4, $4, $4, TOTAL TUITION & FEES FOR LEVEL I $8, $11, $11, $13, Prices based on Fall 2013 expenses set by the Board of Trustees of GOCC 7/1/13

13 SPRING ( 7 ½ ) SEMESTER GLEN OAKS COMMUNITY COLLEGE NURSING DEPARTMENT LEVEL I COURSE SEQUENCE CREDIT HOURS CLASS HOURS CLINICAL/LAB CONTACT HRS CONTACT HRS TOTAL TOTAL CONTACTS NUR 104 Fundamentals of Nursing NSA 212 Pathophysiology NUR 109 Pharmacology Semester Totals Nursing FALL SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS CLASS HOURS CLINICAL/LAB CONTACT HRS CONTACT HRS TOTAL TOTAL CONTACTS NUR 131 Pediatric Nursing ALH 103 Nutrition NUR 111 Med/Surg Nursing NUR 119 Pharmacology II Semester Totals WINTER SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS CLASS HOURS Nursing CLINICAL/LAB CONTACT HRS CONTACT HRS TOTAL TOTAL CONTACTS NUR 112 Med/Surg Nursing NUR 130 Maternity Nursing NUR 129 Pharmacology III Semester Totals Level I Totals Nursing Mar-13