Revised June 2015 1 Prgram Applicatin
2 EDYTH T. JAMES DEPARTMENT OF NURSING PROGRAM OVERVIEW Dean f Schl f Health Prfessins, Science & Wellness Karen Benn Marshall, Ed.D Directr f Nursing Nancie Crespi, PhD, RN Faculty Tijuana Griffin, MS, MSN, RN Nellie McKenzie, PharmD, RPh, RN Jercilla Murmu, MSN, RN Selena Simns Ed.S, HMS, MSN, RN Clinical Crdinatr Windy Spence- Graham, RN, BSN Nursing Admissins & Prgressins Crdinatr Quiana Oates, MHA Simulatin Lab Technician Shiana Barnes Office Manager Vernica Hurst, MA The is cmmitted t prviding quality baccalaureate Christian nursing educatin. The nursing prgram is apprved with warning by the Maryland Bard f Nursing. The baccalaureate nursing curriculum has been designed t develp prfessinal cmpetence in the schlarly practice f nursing. The prgram f study ffers interrelated theretical and clinical learning experiences. Multiple agencies are utilized fr clinical experiences including: Washingtn Adventist Hspital, Shady Grve Adventist Hspital, Children s Natinal Medical Center, The Washingtn Hspital Center and ther varius skilled nursing facilities. The Nursing prgram has an enrllment limit f 40 students per admissin semester. The nursing prgram is a 4 year prgram; graduates receive a Bachelr f Science Degree which allws students t integrate int the practice f prfessinal nursing within the health care system in a multicultural sciety. Emplyment pprtunities extend beynd hspitals and nursing hmes t cmmunity health agencies, health maintenance rganizatins, private industry, educatinal institutins, missin and freign services. WASHINGTON ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY
3 EDYTH T. JAMES DEPARTMENF OF NURSING APPLICATION PACKET CONTENT Prgram Overview.. 2 Prcedure fr Admissins...4 Deadline fr Applicatin t Nursing Prgram...5 Hw t Apply t WAU...6 Admissin Applicatin- Nursing. 7-8 Writing Prficiency Requirement...9 Recmmendatin Frm 10-11 Abut the TEAS Exam.12-13 Immunizatin Requirements.....14-15
4 WASHINGTON ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY Department f Nursing Baccalaureate Degree Prgram PROCEDURE FOR ADMISSION Applicatin 1. Apply t the University thrugh the Admissins Office. Applicatins may be btained by calling (301) 891-4502 r nline at www.wau.edu. Please nte: Acceptance t the University (even as a pre nursing majr) des nt guarantee acceptance int the Nursing Prgram. The Admissins Office will infrm the student f what must be submitted alng with the applicatin t the University. 2. After acceptance t Washingtn Adventist University and payment f the admissin cnfirmatin fee has been made, previus cllege credits (if applicable) will be evaluated by the Registrar s Office. (Nte: Official transcripts must be submitted in rder fr the fficial evaluatin t be cmpleted). This prcess may take up t eight weeks and must be cmpleted befre applying t the nursing prgram. Internatinal transfer students wishing t transfer credits must submit fficial internatinal transcripts, as well as an fficial WES transcript. 3. Once the student has been accepted t Washingtn Adventist University and the fficial transcript evaluatin has been cmpleted, the student will cntact the Department f Nursing at (301) 576-0118 fr an appintment with the nursing admissins & prgressin crdinatr. 4. The student will meet with a Department f Nursing advisr wh will answer questins abut the nursing prgram and will set up an individualized degree plan. The student must be accepted t Washingtn Adventist University and have the fficial transcript evaluatin cmpleted befre an individual degree plan can be created. 5. The semester befre the student plans n entering the cre nursing prgram, a nursing applicatin must be submitted t the department by the apprpriate deadline (see page 5). 6. Alng with the nursing applicatin (5 abve) it is a requirement that the department is supplied with three cmpleted recmmendatin frms (see page 10). These frms shuld be cmpleted by individuals wh are able t assess yur perfrmance in an academic r wrk setting. (Please d nt have peers r family members cmplete these frms).
5 Fr Fall (September) Admissin 1. Applicatin/Acceptance t WAU February 1 2. Applicatin t Nursing Prgram April 1 Submit nursing applicatin Cmplete entrance exam and submit scre 3. Candidate Interviews 4. Ntificatin f acceptance t prgram 5. CPR/Backgrund Check/Physical/Immunizatins Cmplete acceptance int prgram *The entire applicatin packet (including letters r recmmendatin) must be returned as ne dcument. N exceptins will be made. Failure t cmply will result in yur applicatin nt being reviewed. Fr Spring (January) Admissin 1. Applicatin/Acceptance t WAU July 1 2. Applicatin t Nursing Prgram September 1 a. Submit nursing applicatin b. Cmplete entrance exam 3. Candidate Interviews 4. Ntificatin f acceptance int prgram 5. CPR/Backgrund Check/Physical/Immunizatins a. Cmplete acceptance int prgram *The entire applicatin packet (including letters r recmmendatin) must be returned as ne dcument. N exceptins will be made. Failure t cmply will result in yur applicatin nt being reviewed. Refer t the nursing sectin f the Academic Bulletin fr mre infrmatin n hw students are selected fr the prgram. Ntificatin f admissin status will be mailed. It is the respnsibility f each applicant t be familiar with the nursing admissin and prgressin plicies utlined here as well as in the Academic Bulletin.
6 Step 1: Cmplete the Applicatin HOW TO APPLY TO WAU Fill ut the nline applicatin r submit a paper applicatin t the ffice. Step 2: Send Transcripts Freshman must send high schl transcripts with at least 6 cmpleted semesters. After graduatin Final Transcripts will be required. Transfer students with less than 24 credit hurs will need bth cllege transcripts and high schl transcripts. Transfer students with mre than 24 credit hurs shuld submit nly cllege r university transcripts. We require that transcripts be sent frm all clleges r universities a student has attended. Step 3: Send Test Scres Freshman r Transfer students with less than 24 credit hurs shuld submit test scres fr admissins and financial aid purpses. Step 4: Send Recmmendatin Letter Each student is required t submit ne letter f character recmmendatin t the admissins ffice. Letters may nt be filled ut by a family member r friend. Letters shuld reflect the student s character and hw that may affect their success being a student and WAU. Step 5: Cmplete the FAFSA Frm www.fafsa.ed.gv Add WAU s Schl cde: 002067
7 ADMISSION APPLICATION NURSING PROGRAM This frm is t be cmpleted AFTER yu have been accepted as a student f WAU. Please cmplete this frm and return it t the Department f Nursing, alng with supprtive dcumentatin. Date: Applying fr: Fall Spring f 20 Last Name: First Name: WAU ID#: DOB: Gender: Male Female U.S. Resident: Yes N Mailing Address: Hme Phne: Cell Phne: Email Address: Ethnicity*: American Indian/Alaska Native Asian Black, African American Native Hawaiian r Other Pacific Islander Other Black (Dminican, Ethipian, etc.) Hispanic/Latin White, Nn-Hispanic Unknwn/Multiple Categry Other Clleges Attended: Degree(s) Earned: Cumulative GPA: PREREQUISITES Please indicate which prerequisites have been cmpleted, including grades. Indicate which curses have been repeated and the grade receiving each time. Curse Grade Repeat? Repeat Currently Title Credits Number Received (Y/N) Grade Taking Must be cmpleted befre entering nursing prgram ENGL 101 Cmpsitin ENGL 102 Research & Literature CPTR 105 Intrductin t Cmputers COMM 105 Intrductin t Oral Cmmunicatin PSYC 105 Intrductin t Psychlgy PSYC 210 Psychlgy f Develpment & Learning BIOL 111 Anatmy & Physilgy I BIOL 112 Anatmy & Physilgy II BIOL 140 The Human Bdy in Health and Disease and Bichemistry BIOL 150 Micrbilgy CHEM 105 Survey f Chemistry NUTR 260 Nutritin SOCI 105 General Scilgy Must be cmpleted befre entering secnd semester f the nursing prgram MATH 110 Prbability & Statistics I understand that all f the abve prerequisites must be cmpleted befre admissin int the nursing prgram. Signed:
8 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Acceptance int Washingtn Adventist University Cmpletin f prerequisite curses with a C r better Submissin f cumulative cllege GPA Prficient r higher level scres n the TEAS V Writing prficiency- submissin f an essay n yur nursing career gals One letter f recmmendatin frm a frmer prfessr, emplyer, c-wrker, r pastr. * Persnal Interview REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS Criminal Backgrund Check with n negative histry shwing Drug Screening-negative Immunizatins Physical Exam CPR Card (American Heart Assciatin fr Healthcare Prviders nly) Students wh apply fr admissin t the nursing prgram will be evaluated in six different areas. These include: Persnal Interview Essay Cumulative cllege GPA Science curses grades TEAS V test scres Letter f recmmendatin At WAU we care abut each student. Accrdingly, ur Admissin Cmmittee carefully reads each applicatin. We d nt have simple r frmulaic ideas abut the prfile f an admitted student; rather, we believe that there are many indicatrs f yur ptential fr success academically, prfessinally, and as a psitive cntributr t ur cmmunity f students and t ur glbal sciety. We determine yur ptential fr success by cmpleting a hlistic evaluatin f yur applicatin package. Each required item is requested fr a reasn and cntributes t ur evaluatin f every applicant. There is nt a maximum scre fr any test that guarantees acceptance r nn- admittance. Hwever, a cumulative GPA f 3.0 r abve n all curses attempted, as well as a cmpsite 2.75 GPA n prerequisites is strngly recmmended fr acceptance. I am applying fr entry int the BSN Prgram. I fully realize that until all f the abve requirements are met, I cannt be admitted int the nursing prgram. I have read ver the nursing admissin requirements. I understand that meeting the minimum requirements fr admissin int the nursing prgram des nt guarantee acceptance, as admissin int nursing is a cmpetitive prcess. Signed: Date:
9 ADMISSION APPLICATION NURSING PROGRAM Writing Prficiency Requirement Name: Date: Explain briefly why yu are pursuing a baccalaureate degree in nursing and yur career gals. Yur respnse shuld be hand-written and at least ne page in length.
10 RECOMMENDATION FORM NURSING PROGRAM Instructin t applicant: Please cmplete the infrmatin belw and then give this frm t the persn wh can prvide a recmmendatin n yur behalf. Als prvide this persn with an envelpe addressed t the Nursing Department at WAU. Last Name First Name Middle Initial Address 1 Address 2 Daytime Phne Number Evening Phne Number Email Address Intended Enrllment Status: Fult-time Part-time Signature: Date: Instructins t recmmender: Please cmplete the infrmatin requested belw by prviding yur candid assessment f the applicant s preparatin, mtivatin, academic ptential, and capacity fr advancement in this prgram. If yu need t use additinal sheets f paper, please attach them t this frm. Yur assessment will be held cmpletely cnfidential. Please seal the frm in the envelpe prvided by the applicant, sign acrss the seal and return t the applicant. Evaluatr s Name (Please Print) Psitin/Title (Please Print) Evaluatr s Emplyer (Name and Address) Evaluatr s Business Telephne Number Evaluatr s Email Address Evaluatr s Signature: Date: Knwledge f Applicant Hw lng have yu knwn the applicant? Years Mnths Hw well d yu knw the applicant? Very well Mderately well Slightly In what capacity d yu knw the applicant? Prfessr/Instructr Emplyer/Supervisr Clleague/C-wrker Academic Advisr Other (specify): -Cntinued-
11 Character and Persnality Emtinal Maturity Dependability/Respnsibility Mral qualities/ethical standards Initiative, mtivatin Persistence Leadership Ability t wrk under pressure Persnal integrity Intellectual Capacity Retentin f infrmatin Analytical ability Judgment/critical thinking Ability t prblem slve Creativity Clinical Cmpetence Demnstrates ptential fr success Cmmunicatin/Interpersnal Skill Ability t wrk effectively with thers Quality f written cmmunicatin Quality f spken cmmunicatin Excellent/ Outstanding Abve Average Average/ Gd Belw Average/ Fair Nt Satisfactry Insufficient Opprtunity t Observe What are the applicant s areas f strength as yu have bserved? What are the applicant s areas f weaknesses as yu have bserved? Based n yur verall evaluatin f the applicant s ability in the nursing field, please indicate yur recmmendatin: Strngly recmmend Recmmend Recmmend with reservatins D nt recmmend Please seal, sign acrss the seal and return the cmpleted recmmendatin t the applicant
12 ABOUT THE TEAS TEST The Test f Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) is a multiple-chice assessment f basic academic knwledge in reading, mathematics, science and English and language usage. The bjectives assessed n the TEAS exam are thse which nurse educatrs deemed mst apprpriate and relevant t measure entry level skills and abilities fr nursing students. The purpse f the TEAS is t ensure that yu are academically prepared t be successful in a health science prgram. Required scres (indicated belw) are predictrs f success fr ur nursing prgram. PREPARATION FOR THE TEAS V EXAM In rder t prepare fr the TEAS exam, it is recmmended that yu study the ATI Test f Essential Academic Skills Manuel, which can be purchased in the nline stre at www.atitesting.cm REGISTERING FOR TEAS The TEAS exam is a required entrance examinatin that must be cmpleted and submitted with the nursing applicatin. Students may nly take the test twice during a twelve mnth perid. Students can retake the TEAS an additinal time if students enrll in the TEAS prep curse with apprpriate dcumentatin and are apprved by the Nursing Admissins and Prgressins Crdinatr. TEAS EXAM DATES 2014 2015 January 15, 31 January 20, 30 February 10, 28 February 11, 17, 27 March 12, 28 March 3, 13, 26 April 10, 25 April 17, 27 May 12, 30 May 12, 29 June 10, 27 June 10, 26 July 9, 25 July 17, 27 August 14, 29 August 13, 18, 28 September 8, 26 September 15, 30 Octber 14, 31 Octber 13, 23 Nvember 12, 21 Nvember 6, 20 December 2, 21 December 3 -Cntinued- HOW TO REGISTER FOR THE TEAS 1. Visit www.atitesting.cm website
2. Click n Online Stre in upper right 3. Select TEAS under the Register Fr clumn n the left hand side f the page 4. Select City & State (Takma Park, MD) t reveal the TEAS registratin dates (if it is an ptin, select WAU tab) 5. Fllw final check ut steps. Please register fr exam in advance t ensure the applicatin deadline is met fr bth spring and fall admissins. There are nly 30 seats available fr each test date, please plan accrdingly. 13 Lcatin Washingtn Adventist University 7600 Flwer Avenue Takma Park, MD 20912 2 nd flr Rm # 209 TEAS TEST DAY REMINDERS Start Time The exam will start at 9:00am and end at 1:00pm. Please arrive 15 minutes early t the testing site. Thse arriving late will nt be allwed t test. Individuals must present a valid pht ID t the exam prctr befre creating their ATI username and passwrd. Reminders Calculatrs are NOT allwed Bring 2 r mre # 2 pencils scratch paper will be prvided Schedule 4 hurs t take the test IMMUNIZATION AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS The fllwing requirements are fr infrmatinal purpses nly; students d nt need t meet requirements until accepted int the nursing prgram. Once accepted int the prgram, students will need t meet the
fllwing immunizatin and health requirements. Students will be given specific directins and deadlines that must be met. Immunizatin must be kept up t date nce accepted int the prgram. Requirements are subject t change in rder t abide by the hspital/ clinical requirements. Measles (Rubela) There must be dcumentatin f ne f the fllwing: 2 vaccinatins Psitive antibdy titer (lab reprt required) fr Measles (Rubela) Mumps There must be dcumentatin f ne f the fllwing: 2 vaccinatins Psitive antibdy titer (lab reprt required) fr Mumps Rubella There must be dcumentatin f ne f the fllwing: 2 vaccinatins Psitive antibdy titer (lab reprt required) Hepatitis B There must be dcumentatin f ne f the fllwing: A series f 3 vaccinatins Psitive antibdy titer (lab reprt required) TB Skin Test (within last year) There must be dcumentatin f ne f the fllwing: 2 step TB skin test (1-3 weeks apart) 2 cnsecutive annual tests (n mre than 12 mnths between tests) PLUS a 1 step TB skin test within the past year QuantiFERON Gld Bld Test If psitive results prvide a clear Chest X- Ray. A new alert will be created fr yu t submit a clear Chest X- Ray with a due date f 5 years frm the date f yur CXR. During 5 year perid, must prvide a letter annually frm an examining physician stating n current signs r symptms Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis (Tdap) Pli There must be dcumentatin f a Tdap bster within the past 10 years Submit dcumentatin f the cmpleted primary series. There must be a recrd f at least 3 vaccinatins. CPR Certificatin Must be the American Heart Assciatin Healthcare Prvider curse. Cpy must be frnt and back, card must be signed. 14 Influenza Submit dcumentatin f a flu sht administered between 08/01 and 12/31
Health Insurance Prvide a cpy f yur current health insurance card (bth frnt and back f the card) r prf f cverage. If name n the card des nt match student s, verificatin f cverage frm prvider is required Physical Examinatin Dwnlad, print & cmplete the Pre- Entrance Health Requirements frm and uplad t this requirement. Exam must be cmpleted by a physician and dcumented n WAU prvided physical examinatin frm Backgrund Check Within last year thrugh Certified Backgrund Urine Drug Txiclgy Screen Within last year thrugh Certified Backgrund 15