NURSING PROGRAM Associate of Applied Science Associate Degree Nursing (ADN)

NURSING PROGRAM Associate of Applied Science Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) PROSPECTIVE STUDENT HANDOUT The Nursing program at Pima Medical Institute has been granted conditional approval for a Nursing Program by the New Mexico Board of Nursing. The New Mexico Board of Nursing is located at 6301 Indian School Road NE, Suite 710, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Telephone 505.841.8340; Website: http://nmbon.sks.com. Pima Medical Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). ABHES is located at 7777 Leesburg Pike, Suite 314, North Falls Church, VA 22043. Telephone (703) 917-9503; website: www.abhes.org. PIMA MEDICAL INSTITUTE NURSING PROGRAM 4400 Cutler Avenue NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 Contacts: Office Assistant: Program Director: Campus Director: Jackie Gabbert 505-881-1234 Shevonne Scott, MSN, RN Lisa Knigge-Huntsman, MHRD jgabbert@pmi.edu sscott@pmi.edu lkniggehuntsman@pmi.edu 1

Thank you for your interest in Pima Medical Institute s Nursing Program. As a prospective student, we would like to provide you with some information regarding the program. This packet includes information on the following: general information, program mission, program goals/outcomes, clinical sites, required immunizations, technology requirements, financial commitments, admission process, and curriculum, anticipated schedule, and frequently asked questions. NURSING PROGRAM MISSION CONCEPT-BASED CURRICULUM The mission of the Pima Medical Institute Albuquerque Nursing Program is to provide an optimal nursing education through application of evidence based methodology. Our students will develop competency, proficiency, and compassion to promote excellence in patient-centered quality care. We welcome and support a diverse student population and take pride in their personal and professional growth. NURSINGPROGRAM PHILOSOPHY The Nursing Program is dedicated to offering quality nursing career education that nurtures competent nursing professionals who can meet the expectations of 21st century employers. NURSING PROGRAM OUTCOMES 1. Performance on Licensure Exam - The licensure exam pass rate will be at or above the national mean for first time writers. 2. Program Completion - At least 75% of the students admitted will graduate within 150% of the stated program length 3. Student Program Satisfaction - At least 80% of graduates responding to the graduate survey distributed within one year after graduation will indicate satisfaction with the program. 4. Employer Satisfaction - At least 80% of employers responding to the employer survey distributed within one year after graduation will indicate satisfaction with the entry-level capabilities of our graduates. 5. Job Placement - At least 80% of the graduates seeking employment will be employed in a position for which the program prepared them by one year after graduation. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES The graduate of Pima Medical Institute Albuquerque Nursing Program will be able to: 1. Use critical-thinking, clinical reasoning and prioritized decision-making to ensure the delivery of patientcentered care and promotion of health for patients within a family and community context. 2. Apply nursing judgment with evidence-based practice to optimize patient outcomes across diverse populations in the acute, chronic, and community settings. 3. Incorporate the art and science of nursing to maintain high levels of professional performance, safe nursing practice, and integrity. 4. Apply information technology principles to facilitate quality and safety of individual, community, and global health. 5. Collaborate effectively within nursing and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to foster open communication, respect, and shared decision making. 6. Manage health care for the individual using cost effective nursing strategies, quality improvement processes, 2

and current technologies. 7. Adhere to and assume accountability for the standards of professional nursing practice within legal, ethical, and regulatory frameworks. 8. Express compassion and caring behaviors that foster mutual feelings of respect, rapport, dignity, empathy, and worth. 9. Participate in activities that stimulate life-long learning and professional growth. NURSING PROGRAM MISSION TRADITIONAL CURRICULUM The Nursing Program of Pima Medical Institute is designed to respond to the educational and employment needs of its community. The Program offers interested and qualified individuals the opportunity to participate in a career educational program that qualifies them to (a) write the NCLEX-RN examination and (b) accept the roles of provider of care, manager of care and member of the nursing profession. NURSING PROGRAM GOALS 1. Integrate humanities, science and nursing theories with clinical practicum to help the student develop cognitive knowledge, practice know-how, and ethical comportment and formation in the professional roles of: care giver, through the use of systematic assessment, compassionate interventions, critical-reasoning, prioritized clinical decision-making, and evaluation; effective communicator, collaborator, and member of an interdisciplinary team; coordinator and manager of resources and care across multiple spectrums of providers and settings; counselor and teacher of health that impacts behavior and affects positive outcomes; advocate of health promotion, protection, and prevention strategies; and life-long scholar and member of the nursing profession. 2. Use a progressive level of knowledge, experiences and competencies to develop a qualified member of the nursing profession, able to meet evolving complexities of patient needs and achieve desired outcomes in the acute, chronic, and community health care community 3. Provide faculty mentorship for the development of professional accountability, responsibility and adherence to the standards of nursing practice within legal, ethical, governing and regulatory frameworks. Non-Discrimination Policy In compliance with Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments, the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974, it is the policy of Pima Medical Institute not to discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, marital or parental status or disability in any of its educational and employment programs and activities, its policies, practices and procedures. Disabled Applicants and Students The school is committed to compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and its regulations. The school does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission or access to, or treatment or 3

employment in, its programs and activities. The Campus Director is designated as the school s Student Disability Coordinator and coordinates Section 504 compliance. Applicants or students with a disability may request an accommodation by contacting the Campus Director. Grievances or complaints concerning ADA matters should be directed to the Campus Director. Licensure/Certification/Felony Conviction Graduates of an approved registered nursing program are eligible to sit for the national licensure examination for registered nursing administered by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. More information regarding the national exam can be obtained from the following internet site: http://www.ncsbn.org/. After successful completion of the exam and the licensure process, the individual will be a registered professional nurse. All states require a license to practice; however, state licenses are based on the results of the NCLEX-RN Examination. Obtaining a nursing license in the state of New Mexico allows for practice between other states participating in the Nursing Compact Agreement. Under this compact agreement, states will recognize each other s licensees. The states participating in this compact, as of March 2015, are: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Idaho, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Mexico, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Wisconsin. A felony conviction may affect a graduate s ability to attain state licensure. The current cost of the licensure process is $354 and is not included in the cost of the program. Technology Requirements The PMI Nursing Program is an on-ground program utilizing student-centered teaching methods and supported by the utilization of the Blackboard electronic venue for each course. Below is the minimum computer requirements that each student must have available to them outside of class in order to complete the Nursing Program. There are also multiple computers available to all students on campus, which is open from 7 am to 10 pm Monday Thursday; campus closes at 5pm on Fridays. PC Mac Dual core processor (Intel or AMD) 512 MB RAM Mac OS 10.4 (or better) (1GB recommended) High Speed Internet connection minimum 2,000 kbps Windows Vista, 7, or 8 Speakers (internal OR external) Printer CD/DVD Drive Microsoft Office High Speed Internet connection minimum 2,000 kbps Audio enabled Printer CD/DVD Drive Microsoft Office 4

Financial Commitments Finances are often high on a list of student concerns. Listed below are some of the anticipated expenses in the Nursing Program at Pima Medical Institute. All prices are estimated and fees are subject to change without notice. Tuition Reg. Fee Textbooks Uniforms Tax Total ADN $40,040 $150 $3,532 $165 $3,154 $47,041 PN to ADN (Entry April 4, 2016: Professional Semester IV Traditional curriculum) PN to ADN (Entry November 28, 2016: Semester III Concept-based curriculum) $18,592 $150 $1,921 $165 $1,497 $22,325 $24,024 $150 $2,322 $165 $1,916 $28,577 At the expense of the student: Pre-Entrance Study Guide, CPR Certification, TB Test or Chest X- Ray, Immunizations, Health Physical, Background Check and Drug Screen with Fingerprints, and any costs incurred in the application process for the NCLEX-RN exam and licensure, which is currently $354. Approximate Student Costs (Not covered by Financial Aid or Total Cost Above) Pre-Entrance Study Guide $42 CPR Certification $50-200 in community; $10 on campus once enrolled TB Test Varied depending on insurance coverage Immunizations Varied depending on insurance coverage Health Physical Varied depending on insurance coverage NCLEX-RN exam and licensure $354 DOH Background Check $73.30 (Repeated annually) Drug Screen w/fingerprints variable; minimum $92.50 Clinic Background Check $35 (per occurrence) Uniforms Each nursing student is provided with 3 sets of uniforms. Additional uniforms can be purchased by the students at his/her expense. 5

CURRICULUM PLAN PIMA MEDICAL INSTITUTE Nursing Program Traditional Semester Outline Admission to this course of study is limited to advanced placement students entering April 2016 only MTH 204 Intermediate Algebra 32 2.0 HSC 112 Growth & Development 32 2.0 BIO 170 Microbiology 48 32 4.0 NUR 102 Introduction to Nursing 48 32 4.0 Pre-Professional Courses 160 64 12.0 BIO 125 Anatomy & Physiology II/Pathophysiology 48 3.0 NPH 110 Pharmacology I 48 3.0 NUR 125 Nursing I 48 32 4.0 NUR 125C Nursing I Clinical 96 2.0 Professional Semester I 144 32 96 12.0 NUR 135 Nursing II 48 32 4.0 NUR 135C Nursing II Clinical 96 2.0 NUR 145 Nursing III 48 32 4.0 NUR 145C Nursing III Clinical 96 2.0 Professional Semester II 96 64 192 12.0 HSC 175 Professional Transition I 48 3.0 NUR 212 Complex Nursing IV 64 64 6.0 NUR 212C Complex Nursing IV Clinical 144 3.0 Professional Semester III 112 64 144 12.0 Practical Nursing Semester Totals 512 224 432 48.0 NPH 215 Pharmacology II 48 3.0 NUR 222 Nursing V 64 64 6.0 NUR 222 Nursing V Clinical 144 3.0 Professional Semester IV 112 64 144 12.0 NUR 232 Managing Patient Care 48 3.0 NUR 242 Nursing VI 48 32 4.0 NUR 242 Nursing VI Clinical 144 3.0 HSC 275 Professional Transition II 32 2.0 Professional Semester V 128 32 144 12.0 Professional Semester Totals 592 256 720 60.0 Associate Degree Nursing Semester Totals 752 320 720 72.0 Practical Nursing Total Hours: 1,168 Total Weeks: 64 Associate Degree Nursing Total Hours: 1,792 Total Weeks: 96 Definition of Credit: 1 Credit = 15 Lecture Hours/30 Lab Hours/45 Extern Hours Admission Requirements: *BIO 115, ENG 101, and PSY 201 are required either online at PMI or transfer of credit 6

Nursing Program Concept-based Semester Outline ENG 127 English 48 3.0 BIO 147 Human Anatomy and Physiology 48 32 4.0 MTH 145 Applied Mathematics 48 3.0 HSC 125 Introduction to Healthcare 32 32 3.0 PHI 116 Foundations of Human Potential 32 2.0 NUR 103 Strategies for RN Success 8 16 1.0 Semester I Total 216 80 0 16.0 PSY 160 Human Development 32 2.0 BIO 175 Pathophysiology 48 3.0 PHA 109 Pharmacology 16 0 1.0 NUR 111 Pharmacology for Health Promotion and Maintenance 16 0.5 NUR 126 Nursing s Role in Health Promotion 48 64 96 7.0 Semester II Total 144 80 96 13.5 BIO 185 Nutrition 16 1.0 PSY 225 Family Centered Care Across the Lifespan 32 2.0 NUR 234 Acute Care Nursing Across the Lifespan 48 48 144 8.0 NUR 266 Professional Transition I 32 2.0 Semester III Total 12 48 144 13.0 SOC 245 Sociology of Health 32 2.0 NUR 209 Pharmacology for the Complex Patient 64 64 6.0 NUR 276 Nursing Care for the Complex Patient 144 3.0 Semester IV Total 112 64 168 13.0 HSC 280 Healthcare Informatics 32 2.0 NUR 286 Nursing Care in Challenging Situations 48 64 192 9.5 NUR 296 Role Development of the Graduate Nurse 48 3.0 Semester V Total 128 64 192 14.5 Associate Degree Nursing Semester Totals 728 336 600 70.0 Associate Degree Nursing Total Hours: 1,664 Total Weeks: 80 Definition of Credit: 1 Credit = 15 Lecture Hours/30 Lab Hours/45 Extern Hours 7

Grading Scale Grades for all courses completed and attempted are recorded on the student s permanent transcripts and become a part of the student s permanent file. Grade Standing Percentage A Excellent 93 100% B Good 85 92% C Average 77 84% INC F Failing 76% and below TR X W T Incomplete Transfer Credit Leave of Absence Withdrawn Terminated Pass/Fail Grades PMI does not award pass/fail grades. Progression, Clinical Evaluation and Graduation Criteria Progression in the Associate Degree Nursing Program is based upon the following: Successful completion (achieving a grade of C or better) in the classroom, lab and clinical components of each course. If a student fails any one of the components of a course he/she will need to repeat the course. Nursing courses must be completed in the scheduled sequence. If a student fails any two nursing core courses (NUR...) or any three courses overall, they will be terminated from the nursing program and are not eligible to reapply. A student is to maintain, throughout the 20 months of the Nursing Program, the criteria of admission related to: o TB screening, MMR, Hepatitis B, Tetanus, Varicella, and Flu vaccinations, and CPR Certification Students with absences in excess of 15% of the total semester class hours may be terminated for unsatisfactory attendance. Any clinical absences in excess of 15% of the scheduled clinical hours may result in termination. A failing grade will be issued in the particular course in which the student was absent more than 15% of the total minutes and the student must repeat the course. Repeat Coursework: Students may repeat a failed course a maximum of 2 times, provided the repeated course can be completed within maximum time frame of one and one-half (1 ½) times the published program length, and that they are within the progression policy limits. Only the highest grade is considered for GPA evaluation, but all attempted credits are included for the measurement of maximum time frame. Repetition of a failed course may be at the expense of the student. Clinical Performance Grading Evaluation of clinical performance will be based upon the achievement of course objectives. These objectives are measured by specific behaviors on the Course Performance Evaluation Tool. Each student will be evaluated using the Course Performance Evaluation Tool a minimum of twice during each site rotation in a clinical setting. Clinical evaluations will be used for mid-course and final evaluations of student progress and performance in meeting the course objectives. 8

Grade Appeal The student has the right to appeal the determination of not meeting satisfactory progress or behavior, or to appeal based on extenuating circumstances. Inability to master course material and objectives are not extenuating circumstances. The student request should be submitted to the Program Director, Student Services Representative, Associate Campus Director, or Campus Director. A committee will review appeals on a case-by-case basis. All decisions made by the committee are final. Academic Requirements for Graduation: Graduation from the program requires meeting Pima Medical Institute s criteria. School criteria include: Successful completion of the program of study with a minimum grade average of 77% in each course. Absences less than 15% of the total number of required minutes in the program. Completion of all clinical hours required as in the program outline. Credit hours may be achieved through transfer credit or course attendance. Clinical Sites Pima Medical Institute has established contracts with many different clinical sites for the Nursing Program. A variety of experiences will be available to students including, but not limited to: acute care, long-term care, community health, mental health, women s health, pediatrics, and skilled nursing facilities. Students will be placed in appropriate settings to optimize their educational experience. Clinical sites vary within approximately a 200-mile radius of the Albuquerque metropolitan area. The student is responsible for transportation costs associated with travel to and from a clinical site. 9

Admission Process Each candidate receives points in the following categories: Wonderlic Test, Math Test, Pre-Entrance Examination (HESI), Writing Sample, High School/College Transcripts, Letters of Recommendation, and Interview. Each class will include the top 30 applicants. In the case of a tie, the rank order will be determined first by the Interview, and then Writing Sample score if needed. Requirements Prior to Enrollment 1. Contact PMI Call 505-881-1234 or walk-in to schedule an appointment with an Admissions Representative. The representative will have you complete an application and provide assistance as you navigate the process. 2. Testing a. Wonderlic a. Wonderlic - This test includes reading comprehension and general knowledge. You must achieve a minimum of 23 points on the Wonderlic Exam. You may repeat the exam. b. Math Test c. Pre-Entrance Examination b. Math Test - This test will include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, decimals, and fractions. You must achieve an 80% on the math test, and may repeat the exam. c. Pre-Entrance Exam - If qualified by the Wonderlic and Math Exam scores, your Admissions Representative will schedule you for the Pre-Entrance Exam (HESI). The cost of this exam is $42. Tests are scheduled on the 4 th Thursday of each month. Please allow four hours for the examination. The overall score must be >75% overall and 75% in 7 of the 8 individual subjects. 3. Immunizations and Health Requirements a. Vaccinations b. TB Screen c. CPR certification a. Provide the Nursing Department with proof of: MMR vaccination or titer Varicella Vaccination or titer Tdap Vaccination within the last 10 years Hepatitis B series and titer or declination form Flu vaccination b. TB Screen - Negative TB Test must be within the past year. If the TB screen is positive, a chest x-ray will be obtained. The chest x-ray is valid for 2 years. c. CPR Certification must be obtained at the Healthcare Provider level through the American Heart Association. Students without this certification may attend a CPR class at Pima once accepted into the nursing program. The cost is $10. 4. Documentation a. High School Transcripts b. College Transcripts a. High school transcripts must be obtained and submitted. b. Official transcripts from any previously attended courses must be submitted for Financial Aid verification and also if a student would like consideration for transfer credit. To be considered, courses must have been completed with a grade of C or better within 7 years of date of acceptance to PMI s Nursing Program. 5. Campus Appointments a. Financial Aid b. Pre-Orientation This is a 2-hour briefing that includes, but is not limited to, the nursing course plan, student performance standards, accreditation, and acceptance process. 10

AFTER ACCEPTANCE 1. Notification Notification of acceptance will be sent out via US Mail and phone call once all interviews are completed and selections made. 2. Orientation One week prior to the start of the new semester, a mandatory orientation session is held on campus. All new nursing students are required to attend. Books, uniforms, and the class schedule will be distributed at this time. 3. Background Check & Drug Screen with Fingerprinting 4. Advanced Placement Skills Assessment Once accepted into the program, the Background Check and Drug Screen with Fingerprinting must be completed within the first 4 weeks of the first semester. This is a mandatory requirement for clinicals. Prescription drugs will be verified by the lab prior to results being released to PMI. Applicants with results that indicate a positive drug screen may not be allowed to continue the program. Background checks with a felony must be accompanied by documentation showing eligibility for the charges to be set aside. Applicants are responsible for all charges incurred for the background check and drug screen; currently $165.80 (minimum). Advanced placement students will be evaluated for skills competency. Additional instruction and/or remediation may be required. Concept-based program next start dates: April 4, 2016 November 28, 2016 Advanced Placement start dates (prior LPN): April 4, 2016 (traditional only) November 28, 2016 (concept-based) *RETENTION RATES Nursing Program Traditional (overall) Advanced Placement 2014-2015 83% 87% 2013-2014 92% 73% 2012-2013 87% 85% *PLACEMENT RATES - Nursing Program 2014-2015 85% 2013-2014 81% 2012-2013 73% *Retention Rates and Placement Rates are based on the ABHES calculation. Reporting is from 07/1/XX through 06/30/XX of the subsequent year. CREDENTIALING EXAMINATION (NCLEX) Participation and 1 st time Pass Rates for the ADN Program Reporting Year Number of Graduates taking the NCLEX-RN Number of Graduates passing the NCLEX-RN on the 1 st attempt Percent of Graduates passing the NCLEX-RN Number of Advanced Placement Graduates passing the NCLEX-RN on the 1 st attempt Percent of Advanced Placement Graduates passing the NCLEX-RN 2015 43 29 67% 4 80% 2014 30 18 60.00% 8 80% 2013 48 29 60.42% 9 60% 2012 41 33 80.48% 1 100% 11

Frequently Asked Questions 1. How many students are admitted into the program? The nursing program accepts 30 new students twice per year. 2. What is the program schedule? While individual schedules will vary each semester, students should generally plan to be available for class and skills lab Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Clinical assignments vary, and may be scheduled to begin as early as 6:00 a.m. or end as late as 11pm, and during evening or weekend hours. 3. Will credits from Pima Medical Institute transfer to another institution? Pima Medical Institute (PMI) has four articulation agreements with the following institutions: Chadron State College (CSC), Grand Canyon University (GCU), Montana State University, Billings (MSU), and the University of Phoenix (UOP). The agreements allow PMI students to pursue online or on-ground baccalaureate degree completion programs or advanced degrees. Nursing program graduates can transfer credits into Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs at Chamberlain College, University of Phoenix, and Eastern New Mexico University. Pima Medical Institute cannot guarantee transfer of credit to any other college or university as it is up to the receiving institution to determine if credits toward a program will be accepted. Some nursing schools may only accept transfer credits and/or recognize nursing degrees from schools with national nursing accreditation. 4. Does Pima Medical Institute Albuquerque campus have institutional accreditation? Pima Medical Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). ABHES is located at 7777 Leesburg Pike, Suite 314, North Falls Church, VA 22043. Telephone (703) 917-9503; website: www.abhes.org. 5. Is the Nursing program at Pima Medical Institute Albuquerque campus approved by the New Mexico Board of Nursing? The Nursing program at Pima Medical Institute has been granted conditional approval by the New Mexico Board of Nursing. 6. Does the Nursing Program have national nursing accreditation? Pima Medical Institute does not have national nursing accreditation. The New Mexico Board of Nursing has mandated that all current board approved nursing programs shall achieve national nursing accreditation by January 1, 2018. In compliance with this mandate, Pima Medical Institute plans to apply for national nursing accreditation prior to 2018; however, an application does not guarantee that accreditation will be received. 7. Based on the accreditation/approval status, are Pima Medical Institute s Nursing Program s eligible to take the NCLEX-RN exam? Yes, graduates are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN Exam. 12