Presented by: Linda Kim, RN, MSN & Eunice Lee, RN Korean Nurses Association of Southern California (KNASC)

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1 Presented by: Linda Kim, RN, MSN & Eunice Lee, RN Korean Nurses Association of Southern California (KNASC)

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13 LVN/Pre-Req. Courses/ Another Bachelor Degree Regular/ Accelerated program DIPLOMA/ ADN Pre-licensure Masters Entry Clinical Nursing BSN MSN or NP PhD or DNP

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15 Name of school Major pre-requisites Deadline s Phone No. website Cerritos College Anatomy/ physiology/ Micro/English/ Math March 1 & October (562) x os.edu Chaffey College Anatomy/ physiology/ Micro/English (2.80 GPA required) Sep 1-29 (909) ey.edu/healthsci ence/nusing East LA College Anatomy/ physiology/ Micro/English/ Math/phych1/psych 24/chem. Between March 1 & Mar 31 (323) cc.ca.us/depatm ents/nursing/ind ex.html Glendale Comm. College Anatomy/ physiology/ Micro/English/Psych 1 April 1 & October 1 (818) ex or ale.edu/nursing/ Los Angeles City College Anatomy/ physiology/ Micro/English/Psych 1 April 1: once a year (323) ex college.edu/acad emic/departmen ts/nursing/ LA County Allied Nursing Anatomy/ physiology/ Micro/English/Psych 24 March 1 & October 1 (323) acusc/lacnah

16 Name of school LA Pierce College Major prerequisites Anatomy/ physiology/ Micro/English/speech/ phych1/psych 24/socio Deadlines Phone No. Web site b/w Jan 1 & March 1 (818) lege.edu/departmen ts/nursing LA Southwest College Anatomy/ physiology/ Micro/English/phych1/psy ch 24/socio/speech/Math March 1 & October 1 (323) or LA Valley College Anatomy/ physiology/ Micro/English/ October & June (818) or a.us/ Mt. San Antonio College Anatomy/ physiology/ Micro/English/ Math/phych1 April 1 (909) x u/instruction Rio Hondo College Anatomy/ physiology/ Micro/English/ And a specific class at Rio Hondo N/A (check with Counselor) (626) Ex Santa Monica College Anatomy/ physiology/ Micro/English March 1 & July & October (310) /healthsci/

17 Saves time (2 years program) Saves money(if you go to the community colleges) cost: Community Colleges Resident Student $30/ unit Private schools: approx $700/unit More schools are available (88 public schools and 11 private schools in CA) Some hospitals have on-site programs or works with another school to help nurses go back to school On-line ADN to BSN programs are available ADN to MSN programs are available (if you have a Bachelor degree in any field) <e.g. Mt. Saint Mary s college & UCLA>

18 Take pre-requisite classes with good grades (very important) Make appointments with nursing program advisors Attend information sessions. Submit application & other required documents ON TIME (i.e. recommendation letters, transcripts, etc.) Prepare for interview & entrance test (i.e. ATI-TEAS) Receive offer letters from nursing schools!!!!!! Get ready for nursing school!!!

19 Drawing system Mandatory information session Overall GPA >2.5 and Overall core bioscience (anatomy, physiology, microbiology) >2.0, and No grade less than C Status (optional) Total Points System Overall cut score >80 based on Overall GPA >2.5 and Overall core bioscience (anatomy, physiology, microbiology) >2.0 and No grade less than C TEAS Test (ATI Test) score >62% Interview Test (reading comprehension and arithmetic) Extra points (volunteer experiences, personal statements, other AA/BA degree, etc.) Recommendation letters Status (optional) Health screen/live scan

20 Prerequite classes Community college: $20/unit 37units * $30 =$1,110 ADN program Community College: $20/unit 47 units * $300 + $3000(additional) $4,410 Private college (Mt. Saint Mary s College): $658/unit 47 units * $ 700 +$3000(additional) = $ 35,900 Total Public $5,520 Private $37,010

21 Subject Anatomy 1 & Physiology 1 Or Physiology 8 & Physiology 9 High school Chemistry or College Chemistry w/ Lab Passing Score on Algebra Competency Test or Math 115 or Higher Level Math Course English 101 Microbiology 20 or Equivalent General Microbiology w/ Lab Psych 1 & Psych 41 Lifespan Communication (Speech 101) Sociology/ Anthropology Humanities Physical Education You can only drop/retake class once

22 FIRST SEMESTER o Fundamentals of Nursing o Introduction to the Nursing Process o Pharmacology I o Nursing Process & Practice in Care of Adult Client I o Health Assessment SECOND SEMESTER o Nursing Process & Practice in Care of the Adult Client II o Nursing Process & Practice in Care of Clients with Alter. in Mental Health o Nursing Role Transition o Pharmacology II

23 THIRD SEMESTER o Nursing Process & Practice in the Care of the Adult Client III o Nursing Process & Practice in the Care of Women and the Newborn FOURTH SEMESTER o Nursing Process & Practice in the Care of Children o Nursing Process & Practice in the Care of the Adult Client IV o Role Transition/Preceptorship Note: A satisfactory progression is required in all of the above courses.

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25 California State University, Bakersfield Cal State University, Channel Islands California State University, Fullerton California State University, Long Beach California State University, Los Angeles California State University, Northridge California State University, San Bernardino California State University, San Marcos

26 Outstanding High School graduates may earn guaranteed admission to the generic, undergraduate Nursing major prior to completion of one term/year in college.

27 Criteria are based on the campus Honors Program application requirements: 1. High School GPA of 3.5 in academic courses and; or higher on the SAT I (critical reading and math) or 26 or higher on the ACT and; 3. Top 10% of High School Graduating Class

28 1. Application must be submitted by March 1 for Fall term and October 1 for Winter term; 2. A minimum grade point average of 2.5 overall and 2.5 on prerequisite courses listed below 3. Completion of the ATI-TEAS pre-admission examination by admission application deadline 4. Additional supplemental requirements for impacted programs include health care experience, second language competence and local service area residency.

29 What Does the BSN application require? 1. Letters of Recommendation: -One letter describing your character -One letter describing your academic skills 2. Official Transcript from CSU School 3. Official Transcripts from Previous Schools - Including all GE and IGETC courses 4. Optional- Proof of Bilingual Proficiency

30 Before beginning the BSN program the student must complete: 1. A Tuberculosis (TB) test 2. Health Physical (school health center/home doctor) 3. Influenza (FLU) immunization 4. Titers for: Rubella, Rubeola, Mumps, Varicella, Hepatits B 5. Background check 6. Proof of valid SSN 7. AHA Healthcare Provider CPR Certification * Also required at all other nursing programs (i.e. ADN & UC)

31 Test of Essential Academic Skills o This test can be taken twice and we will use your highest composite score o You must score a minimum of 78.0% for your composite score on this exam. *It is recommended that you wait to take this exam until you have completed at least some of the science pre-nursing core requirements.

32 The MATH subtest covers whole numbers, metric conversions, fractions and decimals, algebraic equations, percentages, and ratio/proportion. The READING subtest covers paragraph comprehension, passage comprehension, and inferences/conclusions. The ENGLISH subtest measures knowledge of punctuation, grammar, sentence structure, contextual words, and spelling. The SCIENCE portion of the exam covers science reasoning, science knowledge, biology, chemistry, anatomy and physiology, basic physical principles, and general science.

33 Pre-Requisite Courses o Anatomy & Physiology (Lecture and Lab) o Microbiology (Lecture and Lab) o General Chemistry (Lecture and Lab) o Human Biochemistry o English Composition o Oral Communication o Critical Thinking o Quantitative Reasoning (Math) o Psychology (Developmental)

34 >>First Year: (Lecture & Lab) -Foundations of Nursing Process, Roles and Skill -Beginning Nursing Process, Roles and Skills -Health Assessment -Pathophysiology (no lab) >>Second Year: (Lecture & Lab) -Maternal Child and Women's Health -Pharmacology and Therapeutics -Families and Children -Psych/Mental Health Nursing -Theories of Nursing

35 >>Third Year: (Lecture & Lab) -Advanced Nursing Process, Roles and Skills -Nursing Research -Community/Public Health Nursing -Issues and Trends in Nursing and Health Care -Leadership in Nursing: Nursing Management

36 >>First Year: (Lecture & Lab) -Concepts of Professional Nursing (no lab) -Health Assessment -Pathophysiology/Pharmocology (no lab) -Cultural Diversity in Health & Illness (no lab) -Foundations of Nursing Practice

37 >>Second Year: (Lecture & Lab) -Mental Health Nursing -Management of Med-Surg Adult -Reproductive Health Nursing -Child Health Nursing *Summer, Year 2: Nursing Externship Elective

38 >>Third Year: (Lecture & Lab) -Community Health Nursing -Leadership/Management -Professional Dimensions of Nursing -Management of Complex Care Alterations -Nursing Research -Preceptorship (no lab)

39 Students in the Nursing major must earn grades of "C" or better in all courses prerequisite or corequisite to the major. If a grade less than "C" is earned in any nursing major course, the student will be dropped from the Nursing program. Upon successful reapplication to the Nursing major, Nursing courses for which the student has earned less than a grade of "C" may be attempted or repeated only one time.

40 Graduation from a BSN Nursing Program including the first year of pre-requisites takes approximately 4 years.

41 With Parents On- Campus Off- Campus Fees 4,839 4,839 4,839 Books and Supplies Food and Housing 1,638 1,638 1,638 4,338 9,432 11,133 Transportation 1,272 1,041 1,236 Misc, Personal 2,604 2,400 2,604 TOTAL $14,691 $19,350 $21,450

42 Estimated BSN Program Costs Items Cost Dove Uniforms & Shoes $ Nursing Supplies $80.00 *Textbooks & Software $ Background Check $65.00 Liability Insurance $30.00 Health Insurance Varies Auto Insurance Varies * Varies by institution.

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44 UC Irvine: BSN UCLA: BS- Nursing Major UC Davis: Pre-licensure programs will be phased in over the coming years.

45 Est. Tuition/ Education Fees Fall 2010: o Resident: $3,955.32/ qtr $11,865.96/ yr $47,463.84/ 4 yrs o Non-Resident: $11,582.32/ qtr $34,746.96/ yr $138, / 4 yrs (Est. not including books, supplies, living, or transp. )

46 Average 4 years to complete program: o Freshman & Sophomore year: Basic lower division science prerequisite courses o Junior & Senior year: Upper-division Nursing Science courses May have additional summer course work

47 Incoming Freshman (High school students): 2 applications are required: General application to UC School Nursing School Supplemental Application Letters of recommendation (2) Personal statement Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume Completion of all General Education (GE) courses ACT/ SAT Test Scores

48 ACT Assessment plus ACT Writing Test. (Both tests must be taken at the same time; can not combine test scores from multiple sittings). - or SAT Reasoning Test with critical reading, mathematics, and writing scores from the same sitting. - and - Two SAT Subject Tests in two different subject areas: o English (literature) o history/social studies o mathematics (Level 2 only) o science o languages (other than English)

49 Also known as a-g subject requirements: o (a): History/Social Science: 2 yrs required o (b): English: 4 yrs o (c): Mathematics: 3 yrs required, 4 yrs recommended o (d): Laboratory Science: 2 yrs required, 3 yrs recommended o (e): Language other than English: 2 yrs required, 3 yrs recommended o (f): Visual and Performing Arts (VPA): 1 yr required o (g): College Preparatory Electives: 1 yr required or

50 Two ways to transfer: o As a current UC student: Change of Major o Transfer from another school/community college

51 Major changes considered ONLY in the Fall and Winter quarter immediately preceding sophomore / junior years. Submit supplemental application & Change of Major form. Cumulative UC GPA of 2.0 & quarterly GPA of 2.0 immediately preceding change of major. o GPA of 2.75 in all courses that fulfill requirements for major. Entering Sophomores: completion of General Chemistry series and Bio Sci 93 & Bio Sci 97. Entering Juniors: completion of the above courses and Bio Sci 98, 99, M122,Chemistry 51A and Basic Statistics (Math 7/Bio Sci 8/ or Stat 7).

52 GPA of 3.0 or above Apply for a major change using the School of Nursing Supplemental Application for Change of UCLA Major. o Also, consider completing current degree program & other options such as MECN Applicants considered with the freshman applicant pool. Applicants should be in the process of completing 1 or more courses in Chemistry 14A, B, C or Chemistry 20A, B & 30A. Please Note: A change of major may add an additional year to your academic program at UCLA.

53 Official transcript from accredited institution. Usually considered at junior level standing: o 2 years of upper division Nursing Science Courses. GPA: 3.0 (UCI) or 3.5 (UCLA) average on all transfer courses. Successful completion of GE & IGETC requirements: o All lower division prerequisites must be completed, or in progress at time of application and must be completed before the program starts in the Fall.

54 Area 1 - English Communication: 3 courses required, 1 in English composition, 1 in critical thinking-english composition, 1 in oral communication Area 2 - Mathematical Concepts & Quantitative Reasoning: 1 course Area 3 - Arts & Humanities: At least 3 courses, with at least 1 from the arts and 1 from the humanities Area 4 - Social & Behavior Sciences: At least 3 courses from at least two disciplines Area 5 - Physical & Biological Sciences: 2 courses, 1 physical science and 1biological science; at least 1 must include laboratory Area 6 Languages Other Than English: Proficiency equivalent to 2 years of high school study in same language or

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