Golden West College Associate Degree in Nursing Health Science Division This program is approved by

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Golden West College Associate Degree in Nursing
Health Science DivisionThis program is
approved by the California State Board of Nursing
and is nationally accredited by the National
League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)
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Agenda

• Ideal Qualities for RN candidates
• Educational Pathways
• Application Process and Requirements
• Selection Process for Basic RN Program
• Update on Expansion Program
• LVN-RN Transition Program
• New Prerequisites and upcoming changes
• Myths and Facts about the Nursing Program!
• Question and Answers

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Basic References

• Websites
• GWC Nursing Website www.gwc.info/nursing
• State Board of Nursing www.rn.ca.gov
• Locations of all nursing schools
• NCLEX Pass Rates
• For those with international documents
• International Education Research
  FoundationWebsite www.ierf.org
• Academic Credentials Evaluation
  InstituteWebsite www.acei1.com
• Academic Professional International
  Evaluations, Inc.Website www.apie.orgAmerican
  Education Research CorporationWebsite
  www.aerc-eval.comIt is important that you
  provide complete and accurate information and
  follow the direction in their packet.

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Ideal Qualities

• Confidence
• Eagerness to Learn
• Lifelong Learning
• Determination
• Patience
• Humility

• Academic Ability
• Good Communicators
• Patient Advocates
• Critical Thinkers
• Responsibility
• Acceptance and Caring/Compassion

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GWC Programs

• 1. Basic Associate Degree Nursing / RN Program
• 2. LVN RN Career Pathway
• Associate Degree Program
• Non-Degree 30-unit Option
• 3. Advance Placement
• Transfer from other programs

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1. Basic Program Application Requirements

• TO APPLY
• Complete GWC Nursing Orientation
• You will need printed verification at end of
  presentation.
• Proof of HS Graduation/GED/HS Proficiency
• Math Competency
• Completion of Math G030 at GWC or
• GWC Placement at Math 100 level or higher or
• 2 years of HS Algebra (through Intermediate
  Algebra level - transcripts required) increase
  effective Fall 2009
• Overall GPA of 2.0
• All coursework completed at all colleges /
  universities

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Basic Program Application Requirements

• Completion of four prerequisite courses
• English 100 Freshman Composition (3 units)
• Biology 170 Human Anatomy (4 units)
• Biology 175 Human Physiology (4 units)
• Biology 210 General Microbiology (5 units)
• FIVE year recency on all science coursework
• Ability to submit application to program does
  not guarantee selection for RN program!
• Not all applicants will be eligible for the
  Golden West College Nursing Program.

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Basic Program Application Requirements

• Completion of four prerequisite courses
• English 100 Freshman Composition (3 units)
• Biology 170 Human Anatomy (4 units)
• Biology 175 Human Physiology (4 units)
• Biology 210 General Microbiology (5 units)
• FIVE year recency on all science coursework

• Submit application to GWC if not currently
  attending
• Submit application to GWC RN program at Impacted
  Majors Desk
• Supply all appropriate documentation
• Transcripts, HS Diploma/GED, Evaluation of
  coursework, etc. by deadlines!
• Orientation, Proof of HS Graduation or GED, Math
  Competency, Overall 2.0 GPA

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Additional Graduation Requirements

• Biology 200 Pharmacology
• Speech Communication Course
• Comm. Studies 108 Intro to Communication or
• Comm. Studies 110 Public Speaking or
• Comm. Studies 112 Small Group Dynamics
• Psychology 160 Human Growth and Development
• Sociology 100 Introduction to Sociology
• Humanities 3 unit course from CSU-GE
  requirements Area C
• ½ unit of PE or Dance
• Nursing Coursework once admitted to program

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Basic Program Selection Criteria

• All applicants will first be screened for minimum
  application requirements
• Further Screening of Candidates who meet the
  minimum application requirements will occur
• Examines candidates in the following four areas
• Core Science GPA
• English 100 GPA
• Overall GPA
• Core Biology Repetitions (grades of D, F,
  W) are computed negatively
• Results in a probability score

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Basic Program Selection Criteria

• Statistical Composite Formula
• Developed by the California Community College
  Chancellors Office (CCCCO)
• Computes Probability of Success in Nursing
  Programs
• GWC Cut Score set
• Based on your probability score
• If you meet minimum cut score, you will be
  determined as eligible and possibly selected
  for upcoming class or eligible but not
  accommodated, and can reapply for the next term
• OR
• If you do not meet the cut score, you will be
  Denied entry
• Appeal process is available
• Reapply with increased GPA, retaking coursework,
  etc.

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Placement in Basic Program

• Nursing cohorts enter in Fall or Spring
• Eligible students with the highest number of
  consecutive, repeat applications are given
  priority for selection. All others are randomly
  selected / lottery.
• Alternates are selected randomly
• GWC does not maintain a waitlist.
• If eligible but not selected for entry, you must
  reapply to be considered!

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New Testing Requirements for Entry

• Effective for students admitted to Spring 2008
  and thereafter, there is an additional
  requirement for enrollment. 
• All qualified applicants who are selected into
  the program must pass the Test of Essential
  Academic Skills (TEAS) prior to enrollment in the
  program. 
• This is a diagnostic test that covers Basic Math,
  English, Reading and Science skills.
• More information about this test may be found at
  the ATI testing website (www.atitesting.com).
• Students who do not  achieve a passing score
  will need to remediate and pass the TEAS prior to
  enrolling in the nursing program.

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Basic Program Key Dates

• Application
• Check with Impacted Majors Desk in Admissions and
  Records for application deadlines
• Eligibility status
• Late March/April for Fall applicants
• Late October/November for Spring applicants
• Selection
• Late May for Fall entry applicants
• Late December for Spring applicants
• Additional decisions occur through the start of
  the course

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2. LVN-RN Bridge Program

• Check with Impacted Majors desk in Admissions and
  Records for updated deadlines

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Prerequisites for LVN-RN

• Prerequisite coursework needed to APPLY
• Science coursework
• Biology 170 Human Anatomy
• Biology 175 Human Physiology
• Biology 210 General Microbiology
• Completion of
• English 100 Freshman Composition
• Biology 200 - Pharmacology
• Speech Requirement (Comm 108, 110, or 112)
• Psychology 160 Human Growth and Dev.
• Math competency
• Current LVN license
• Overall 2.0 gpa

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New Selection Criteria

• Statistical Composite Formula
• Developed by the California Community College
  Chancellors Office (CCCCO)
• Computes Probability of Success in Nursing
  Programs
• GWC Cut Score set
• Based on your probability score
• If you meet minimum cut score, you will be
  determined as eligible and possibly selected
  for upcoming class or eligible but not
  accommodated, and can reapply for the next term
• OR
• If you do not meet the cut score, you will be
  Denied entry
• Appeal process is available
• Reapply with increased GPA, retaking coursework,
  etc.

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Admission / Placement in Program

• Eligible students are selected by lottery.
• Students admitted to program will enter in the
  summer
• Enrollment in Nursing 190 Transition to Nursing
• Successful completion of N190 determines
  Placement
• Placement in the nursing program is based on
  individual assessment program of academic
  readiness, clinical skills and nursing competency.

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3. LVN 30 unit option

• Non-Degree Option for LVN-RN candidates
• Not transferable to all states
• 30-unit option is not equivalent to graduation
  from approved / accredited nursing program
• No ADN degree awarded even if additional
  graduation requirements met after completion.
• To APPLY
• Requires
• BIOL 170175 and BIOL 210
• OR
• Biology 155 Anatomy and Physiology (4 units)
• Biology 114 Microbiology (2 units) (at Orange
  Coast College ONLY)

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LVN 30-Unit Option Admission

• Eligible applicants who have met the minimum
  requirements will be screened for entry by the
  Nursing Director. Candidates deemed to have a
  high probability of success will be considered
  eligible for the program.

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New Testing Requirements for Entry

• Effective for students admitted to Summer 2008
  and thereafter, there is an additional
  requirement for enrollment. 
• All qualified applicants who are selected into
  the program must pass the Test of Essential
  Academic Skills (TEAS) prior to enrollment in the
  program. 
• This is a diagnostic test that covers Basic Math,
  English, Reading and Science skills.
• More information about this test may be found at
  the ATI testing website (www.atitesting.com).
• Students who do not  achieve a passing score
  will need to remediate and pass the TEAS prior to
  enrolling in the nursing program.

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Reality Check!

• The Nursing Program is FULL TIME. You cannot
  expect to work more than 15 hours per week.
• LVN-RN candidates do best when they realize they
  are NOT RNs!
• Additional learning (and re-learning) must take
  place for LVN candidates.
• Need to be open to the process
• Cannot work normal work schedule!
• Max 15 hrs while in the program to succeed
• Support from family/friends is key!

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3. Advanced Placement

• Transfer from other accredited Nursing program
• For students ALREADY enrolled in a nursing
  program
• Accepted on space-available basis only
• Must meet same criteria as generic program
  students
• Separate application process
• Letter from prior RN director
• Meeting with counselor to evaluate coursework
• Meeting with GWC Nursing Director to evaluate
  placement
• Apply several places !

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Preparation for Entry

• Plan for immediate entry
• You may start the program in one to three months
• Apply for Federal Financial Aid NOW
• www.fafsa.ed.gov
• Secure needed accommodations
• Childcare, reduced income, change/ leave
  position, shifting household roles.

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Progress in Program

• Nursing 100
• SP COMM Requirement
• BIOL 200 Pharm.
• Nursing 150
• PSYCH 160 Lifespan
• Nursing 200
• SOC 100 Intro Soc
• Nursing 250/260
• Humanities
• Physical Education

• Must meet requirements from each semester to
  progress to the next level of Nursing.
• Highly recommended ALL general education be
  completed prior to entry
• If not completed, must complete during semester
  listed.
• If not completed, will not progress to next level

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Other Key Facts

• Scholarships are available once admitted
• Special scholarships for Nursing students only
• Apply for FAFSA and other campus-based aid
  www.fafsa.ed.gov
• Outside scholarships
• www.fastweb.org
• www.cnsa.org
• Local library and newspaper

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Criminal Background Check

• Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals
  and other Organizations (JCAHO)
• Any health care facility that requires employees
  to have personal criminal background checks must
  also require the same background check for
  students and volunteers involved in patient care
• GWC Nursing Program will require background
  checks on all students enrolled and/or entering
  the nursing program
• A valid Social Security Number is required to
  conduct the criminal background check.

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Criminal Background Check

• All students are required to complete a criminal
  background check prior to start of the program
• Students without a valid SSN may find they cannot
  complete the criminal background check. This
  would prohibit completion of the clinical
  component of the program.
• State Board of Nursing may deny applications for
  licensure if the applicant has been found guilty
  of dishonesty, fraud or deceit, acts with deceive
  the public, felony, child abuse, sex offender
  crimes, acts involving narcotics, dangerous drugs
  or devises, assault and/or battery and other
  crimes. See www.rn.ca.gov/lic/lic-dispinfo.htm

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Counseling Appointments

• Call Counseling Division 714-895-8119
• Appointments open on Monday for the following
  week, during the Fall / Spring Semesters only
• Nursing CounselorsYvonne Valenzuela for
  transcript evaluation, advanced placement,
  out-of-state records. Karen Hinton
  International Students
• Additional Nursing Counselors available for
  Admitted Students, TEAS Remediation.
• If not applying this term, wait until after
  application filing period to schedule counseling
  appointments. Please schedule counseling after
  enrolled in courses at GWC!
• Keep your appointment!
• Failure to keep appointment may result in
  inability to make a new appointment for that
  semester!

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Logistics

• All applications are available at the Impacted
  Majors Desk in the Admissions and Records Office
• BASIC RN Program applications and LVN-RN Bridge
  applications are ONLY available during the filing
  period.
• Also available online during filing periods at
  www.gwc.info/nursing
• You will need to apply to Golden West College to
  gain a Student ID number for your Nursing
  Application.
• This is required if you are not currently
  attending GWC.

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Myths and Facts

• GWC wants only those with 4.0 GPA
• GPA Changes are for all students, including LVN
• Its faster and easier to become an LVN then
  finish the RN at GWC
• I heard you can put in your application with
  your last science in progress, and get in the
  wait-list sooner

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Myths and Facts

• Ive taken Introductory Statistics and want to
  see if I can beat the formula.
• You can just not submit transcripts from other
  colleges so that the repeated sciences are not
  shown. Retake them at GWC and get a good grade
  and youre in!
• Please review ACADEMIC HONTESTY policy!
• Once you are ineligible, you can never be
  eligible for GWCs program.

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More Myths and Facts

• I heard that if you complete a particular LVN
  program, you get priority into the LVN-RN
  program.
• Even if you dont qualify, just apply then
  appeal and youll get in
• Any class you repeat is held against you.
• I heard that if you dont keep your orientation
  information (either date attended in-person, or
  Verification form), you need to do it again

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