The RN pathway via UNM Gallup ELAINE CHEN, M.A. MICHELLE LEE, B.A.
Agenda Audience will come away with a better understanding of v UNM-Gallup branch campus v Challenges at the branch level v Health Careers and Nursing v Current practices: Recruitment, Retention and Outcomes v Goals for the future
What Do You Know About UNM-Gallup? We are an open admissions institution for all persons age 17 or over who have completed high school or GED or 24 transferable college credits or ACT composite of 29. We offer 19 certificate programs, 12 Associate of Applied Science (AAS), 4 Associate of Science (AS), 8 Associate of Arts (AA) degrees. We have a north campus which houses the ABE/GED programs and a branch campus in Zuni. We are home to Middle College High School, a unique partnership with UNM- Gallup that allows a seamless college transition for students. Total Enrollment for Fall 2014 is 2,266 with an average of 78% comprised of Native American students.
Common Challenges Preparation Remedial, non-college credit courses More remedial courses = more semesters & money Lack of communication Asking for assistance too little or too late Low academic performance Lack of support, work/family commitments, childcare, transportation Students may encounter barriers with financial aid Maximum credit hours reached prematurely; petitions are required thereafter
Some Unique Challenges Students are not familiar with the college enrollment process; process may be intimidating and daunting. Distance Students may travel 1+ hours, few online courses Inclement Weather Non-Traditional Student Body Students are parents and have family obligations Misconceptions Unaware that most programs will take more than 2 years to complete; unprepared for academic rigor and high expectations Retention Students stop-out mid-degree=low completion rate
Health Careers at UNM-G Certificate/Degree programs at UNM-Gallup are divided into four divisions: Arts and Science Division Business and Applied Technology Division Community-Based Education and Workforce Development Division Education, Health and Human Services Division (EHHS) Nursing and other Health Careers are housed under EHHS to include: AA Education AA Human Services AS Health Information Technology AS Medical Laboratory Technician AS Nursing HCNA 101/101L: Nursing Assistant Courses available Coding Dental Assisting Diabetes Prevention ECME Human Services
AS Nursing Pathway
AS Nursing Pre-requisites v ENGL 110 or English Composition I v PSY 105 : General Psychology v HCHS 111: Medical Terminology v BIOL 136/139L & BIOL 200 (Non-Majors) OR BIOL 237/227L & BIOL 238/238L (Majors):Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II with Lab v Elective to include: CJ 221, Math 117, HCHS 140, DPS 101,102,103, SOC 101, IT 101, NUTR 120, HED 171 v High School Chemistry* Course or College Course Equivalent (CHEM 111) completed. *Copy of Unofficial High School Transcript required. v Nursing Assistant Skills/Training* *healthcare training must be approved by nursing program director.
Education Plan outlines assist students in the planning process and to stay on track to graduation. AS NURSING 26 GENERAL EDUCATION 46 NURSING CORE 72 CREDIT HOURS
Education Plans
The Application Process v Attach ALL unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended. v Submit proof of Nursing Assistant training or completion of Nursing Assistant Course v Current CPR certification or documentation showing enrollment in a CPR course. American Heart Association Preferred. v Submit complete application packet by Deadline: Last Friday at NOON in October for Spring and May for Fall Second bullet point here v Receive appointment to test Step 1 Complete Prerequisites Submit Application Step 2 Take Entrance Exam November/June Step 3 Notified 2-3 weeks Submit letter of intent
Students are selected utilizing a points system after completion of the entrance exam. Kaplan Students who score 5 points or higher are considered for admission into the program. Students are allowed only three attempts to take the entrance exam.
Applicants Tested Admitted Average since Fall 2012: 43.6 Apply 21.6 Admitted 13 48 28 21 45 20 52 26 32 41 Fall 2012 Spring 2013 Fall 2013 Spring 2014 Fall 2014
UNM-Gallup Tuition $71.00/1 credit hour Resident $171.00/1 credit hour Non-Resident Students are encouraged to apply for scholarships: FAFSA Indian Health Scholarship NMHED Loan for Service Nightingale Scholarship UNM-Gallup Nursing Endowment Scholarship UNM-G Scholarships
Retention Dedicated Faculty and Staff: Master s prepared Faculty and Clinical Instructors One of few programs in the state to have a retention Program Specialist to focus on retention to provide academic support as well as information to students. Smaller class allows flexibility Student Involvement SNA Volunteer Input at Faculty Meetings Year Completed Program # Entered Program # Completed % Completed 2010 48 31 65 2011 50 28 56 2012 56 36 64 2013 43 25 58
Outcomes and Success 2011-2013 Average 90.27% NMBON, NCSBN (National Council State Board of Nursing) Students complete a Kaplan test every quarter/ semester and take the predictor at the end of 4th semester to prepare for NCLEX. As of August 2014, ACEN accredited! Year UNMGallup NCLEX-RN Pass Rate National Mean Number Tested Number Passed 2009 96.55% 82.09% 32 30 2010 89.2% 82.37% 28 25 2011 68.18% 84.50% 22 15 2012 97.43% 87.69% 39 38 2013 100% to date 80.50% 21 21
RN to BSN and beyond Now: Students who are licensed or pending licensure have the opportunity to continue with the RN/BSN program offered online through UNM main campus. Future Initiatives: NMNEC (New Mexico Nursing Education Consortium) Curriculum Students in the near future will have the choice to pursue a ADN or BSN degree track. More information can be found at www.nmnec.org/curriculum.aspx.
Contact Info Elaine Chen, M.A. Sr Academic Advisor for Nursing Nursing Career Center (NCC) 142 (505) 726-6308 Fax: (505) 726-7307 echen@unm.edu Michelle Lee, B.A. Sr Academic Advisor Student Services (SSTC) 256 (505) 863-7534 tsinnami@unm.edu