Associate Degree in Nursing

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• Associate Degree in Nursing
• Information Session

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ADN INFORMATION SESSION

• PRESENTED BY
• Joelle Fortune
• Assistant Director for Nursing Admission
• Dorin Gonzalez
• Counselor, Student Financing
• Gloria Blatti, RN, PhD
• Director of Associate Degree in Nursing Program

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Session Overview

• Introduction to MSMC
• Program Details
• Application Process
• Financial Aid
• Nursing Programs at the Mount

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HISTORY OF MSMC

• MSMC is a nationally recognized, liberal-arts
  institution with an intimate learning environment
  that extends beyond the classroom. By fostering
  the development of young leaders, students gain
  the skills to better themselves, their
  communities and the would.

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Two Campuses one Mission

• Two exceptional campuses
• Chalon est. 1925
• Doheny est. 1962
• The Chalon campus sits within the Santa Monica
  mountains, and houses
• -Baccalaureate degree programs
• The Doheny campus is located near Downtown Los
  Angeles, once the historic Doheny Estate houses
• - Associate degree programs - A.D.N
• - Masters programs - MSN
  
• - Teachers credential - DPT
• - Weekend College

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LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE

• Emphasizes a well rounded individual
• Also emphasizes
• Critical thinking
• Reasoning thru moral and ethical issues
• Understanding and respect of other cultures and
  individuals

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ACCREDITATION

• Western Association of Colleges and Universities.
• Approved by the California Board of Registered
  Nursing.

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A.D.N. Program

• Presented by
• Gloria Blatti, RN, PhD
• Director of
• Associate Degree in Nursing Program

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Evening and Weekend Program

• CA Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) Approved
• Adults who want to pursue a career in nursing
• Classes - Monday to Thursdays, evenings
• Afternoon classes option on a trial basis.
• Hospital experiences are on weekends, usually
  Sat/Sun, but may include Fridays

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Community Nursing Experience

• May be scheduled during Monday-Friday
• Shelters
• LA Unified School District
• Senior Day Care Centers
• Literacy Reading Program

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Successful Completion Earns

• A.A. Degree in Nursing
• Eligible to take the NCLEX-RN EXAM
• Employment opportunities....
• Additional education is often needed for public
  health, school nursing, nursing education areas.

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GE requirements(as noted in catalog)

• Lifespan Developmental Psychology
• Philosophy- Critical Thinking
• Introductory Sociology or Cultural Anthropology
• General Studies Elective (GSIII)
• (History or Art/ Music Appreciation or Political
  Science or Literature)
• RST 41- Bioethics recommended prior to the
  nursing program, no later than the first
  academic year in the nursing program.

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Which courses transfer?

• Transfer maximum
• 36 units of equivalent courses, with a GPA 2.5
• Once admitted into program
• no credits can be transferred from outside
  institutions.
• in progress courses must be noted on
  application
• Final official transcript(s) is required.

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A.D.N. Program

• PROGRAM
• SPECIFICS

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Two options available

• Pre- Nursing Option (2.5 - 3 years)
• Take GE courses in first semester(s)
• Start nursing courses after completing GE courses
• Nursing Option (2-2 1/2 years)
• Transfer all GE courses, start nursing program

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Religious Studies Requirement

• RST 41-Biomedical Issues Christian Ethics
• Religion or ethics courses offered through
• Philosophy,
• History, or
• Literature departments
• will not meet the requirement
• This course is recommended prior to enter the
  nursing program but may be taken concurrently
  during the 1st academic year.

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Is testing required for admission?

• Math Test and English Proficiency Testing
• www.ATITESTING.COM
• TEAS Admission Exam
• Math
• English
• Sciences
• Critical Thinking

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Evening/Weekend Program

• FULL-TIME
• Rigorous,
• Intense.
• Prior to admission must plan for
• Time management
• Consistent support system
• Course load 8 to 13 units/semester
• a minimum of 6 units to qualify for financial aid.

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Class Schedule of Hours

• Classes
• Evenings -gt Mon Thurs, 530 to 930 p.m.
• Afternoon -gt Mon Thurs, 1230-430pm,
  (trial basis).
• Each course meets 1-2 times per week.
• Clinical experiences
• Saturdays/Sundays, 600 a.m. to 600 p.m.
• Occasionally on Fridays, depending on course.

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Program Success

• May require
• no employment or
• minimal hours lt20/wk
• Structured time management

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PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS

• Professional
• Licensure

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Professional Standards

• Professional Code of Ethics
• Societal Expectations

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BACKGROUND CHECK

• Mandatory prior to clinical placement
• 1st semester process will be coordinated by
  the program
• Any concerns ?must addressed BEFORE beginning the
  program.

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Licensure requires Honesty!

• BRN web site www.rn.ca.gov
• initial licensure for details
• If unsure, contact the BRN
• [phone]
• www.rn.ca.gov
• Fill out application honestly
• Fingerprints will be required

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Denial Of Licensureper BRN Policy

• For crimes/acts which are related nursing
  qualifications, functions, or duties
• sex crimes,
• drug crimes,
• crimes of violence
• Examples child abuse, sex offender,
  assault/battery, dangerous drugs or devices

• For crimes/acts which are related nursing
  qualifications, functions, or duties
• sex crimes,
• drug crimes,
• crimes of violence
• Examples child abuse, sex offender,
  assault/battery, dangerous drugs or devices

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Student Success

• What is it all about?
• What will it take to be successful?
• What are the challenges?

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ADN Curriculum Plan

• Total program 10, 8-wk sessions
• A total of 80 units required
• As outlined in the college catalog

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What is the schedule like?

• Two 8-week sessions/semester
• 8-week summer session
• Fall semester -late August to December
• Spring semester -January to May
• Summer session- mid-May to mid-July.

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Which hospitals participate in clinical
experiences?

• California Med. Center
• Good Samaritan Hosp.
• St. Vincents Med. Center
• LAC-USC Med. Center
• Kaiser Hospitals
• Huntington Memorial
• Torrance Memorial
• Childrens Hospital
• Los Angeles Hospital
• Harbor-UCLA
• San Pedro Peninsula
• St. Francis Hospital

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Clinical Requirements

• Nursing an educational program
• which includes a clinical component, i.e.,
  hands on requirement.
• Cultural competence
• An appreciation for the common good

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Clinical Site Assignment

• Carpooling is strongly encouraged
• A reliable car is a must to get to the hospital.
• Proximity from home to clinical site although
  considered is not a priority in assignments.
• The responsibilities simulate employment.
• No make-up for absenteeism, which may result in
  withdrawing from course and may alter graduation
  date.

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Health Clearance

• Students are responsible for insure that the
  their records are annually updated
• Physical exam, lab work
• TB testing2-step
• Titers immunizations Hep B, Varicella MMR
• Malpractice Insurance
• CPR

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RANDOM DRUG TESTING

• Clinical facilities may require random drug
  testing of students
• Failure to comply or a positive will result in
  exclusion from clinical
• Exclusion from clinical results in failure or
  withdrawal from the program

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Medication Math Calculation Exam

• 100 required EVERY nursing course with a
  clinical
• 2 chances allowed
• If failed, the course must be dropped.
• This will delay the completion date of the
  program.

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LVN Mobility Option

• Degree Option
• Must complete 36 units of GE requirements
• Must notify the program in writing of intent to
  challenge for credit with the NLN exam.
• Pass NLN Mobility Test to receive 15 units of
  nursing credits for Med.-Surg Nursing PRIOR to
  starting the program
• Cost is 80 (subject to change).

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30 Unit Option - LVNs

• Non-Degree Option
• Allows NCLEX-RN exam after completing 28 units of
  required courses.
• NOTE
• May not be endorsed by other states
• May limit opportunities for career advancement
• Does not receive a degree from MSMC

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Study Habits

• www.ucc.vt.edu/stdysk/checklist.html
• Review of study techniques
• Review questions
• Score
• Time management
• Read
• Support system
• Study groups -re read time management
• Study area -re read time management
• Support system- that insure the above!

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• Questions regarding the program?

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Financing YourEducationA.D.N

• Presented By
• Dorin Gonzalez
• Counselor, Student Financing

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What is Federal Financial Aid vs. Alternative
Financing?

• FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID
• 1) Federal Stafford Loans -subsidized/unsubsid
  ized
• 2) Pell Grants (If eligible)
• 3) California Grants (if eligible)
• Note Federal Financial Aid does guarantee to
  cover your full tuition and fees for any given
  academic year.

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(Cont.) Federal Financial Aid vs. Alternative
Financing

• ALTERNATIVE FINANCING
• 1) Alternative Loans (credit based loan)
• 2) TMS (monthly payment plan)
• 3) Outside scholarships

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Applying for Federal Financial Aid

• Go to www.FAFSA.ED.GOV
• Apply for a Personal Identification Number (PIN)
• Complete the 2009-10 Application.
• (Deadline for 2009-10 academic year is
  June 30th, 2010)
• Enter MSMC School Code 001243
• Note 1-2 weeks electronic process time

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FAFSA Homepage
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Federal Grant Information

• Pell Grants
• Based on Federal Need as determined by the
  Federal Government
• Amount received, if eligible, is based on
  enrollment status.
• May receive Up to 4731, per academic year.
• Note Students that have obtained an
  undergraduate degree or higher, are ineligible.

• California Grants
• Based on Federal Need and GPA as determined by
  California Aid Commission.
• GPA Verification Form must be submitted by March
  2nd 2009
• GPA Verification form can be downloaded at
  http//www.csac.ca.gov
• submit to Registrars Office before March 2nd
  2009 deadline
• May receive Up to 9,700 per academic year
  depending on the Cal-grant you qualify for.

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Stafford Loans

• Guaranteed Deferrable
• Must meet Federal Requirements (for details visit
  www.fafsa.ed.gov )
• Previous Stafford Loans, if applicable, must be
  in current status. Your loan may not be in
  default status.
• Loans are deferred until 6 month after your last
  day of class (graduating day).
• Current Interest rate is 6.8

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(cont.) Stafford Loans

• Dependent
• Subsidized-
• (up to) 4,500
• Unsubsidized-
• (up to) 2,000
• Parent Plus Loan-
• (at least) 4,000, upon credit approval. 8.5
  interest rate.

• Independent
• Subsidized-
• (up to) 4,500
• Unsubsidized-
• (up to) 6,000

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Alternative Financing

• 1) Alternative Loans
• You may apply on-line by going to
  www.msmc.la.edu
• Located under Student Financing, click on
  Alternative Loans. Choose a lender (i.e.
  Sallie Mae Signature loan)
• You may apply with a Co Borrower
• Credit Based Loan
• Interest rate is based upon credit approval.
  Contact the lender of choice for information
  regarding interest rates.
• NOTE You have the option of applying with an
  outside lender not listed on our website.

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(cont.) Alternative Financing

• 2) TMS (Monthly Payment Plan)
• This is not a loan
• Requires a Deposit
• Payments start the first month upon enrollment
• 0 interest
• Must contact the Business office
• at [phone] for further details and
  information.

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(cont.) Alternative Financing

• 3) External Scholarships
• Not guaranteed
• You must apply and meet scholarship requirements
• Research scholarships on websites such as
• www.oshpd.ca.gov
• www.fastweb.com
• www.scholarships.com
• (Ensure the scholarship websites are secure and
  reliable sources)

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You will receive a financial aid offer once you
have met the following requirements

• 1) You have been officially admitted into the
  A.D.N program
• 2) You have completed and submitted your 2009-10
  FAFSA application
• 3) You have submitted any supplemental
  information that has been requested from the
  Financial Aid office

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The Office of Student Financing

• 10 Chester Place
• Los Angeles, CA. 90007
• Bld.10
• Tel [phone]
• Fax [phone]
• Office Hours
• Mon-Thurs.
• 900am 600pm
• Fri.
• 800am 400pm
• Dorin Gonzalez
  dgonzalez_at_msmc.la.edu

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APPLICATION PROCESS

• Application Fee
• 20-online application
• Complete application
• Personal statement
• Two references (academic and professional)
• Official college transcripts (from every college
  attended)
• 2.5 minimum overall GPA
• 2.5 minimum science GPA
• High school transcripts (only needed if you have
  less than 15 transferable, college units)

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Is testing required for admission?

• TEAS Admission Exam
• Math
• English
• Sciences
• Critical Thinking
• www.ATITESTING.COM

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Transcripts

• We will need official transcripts from all the
  colleges that you have attended, including
• Any Community College attended
• Any University/ 4-year college attended
• Foreign transcripts from study-abroad program
• Official Transcripts from all foreign study
• Transcripts from Graduate or Professional degree
• Transcripts from vocational program
• i.e. LVN,C.N.A, Phlebotomy, E.M.T
• Transcripts for all courses completed by the
  deadline

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FOREIGN STUDENTS

• If you attended college outside the United
  States, we will need the following items
• Official, sealed, international transcripts
• An official, detailed international evaluation of
  your foreign coursework
• The evaluation company that we recommend is
  Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute. They
  can be reached at www.acei1.com or (310)
  275-3530.

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On-line Application

• www.msmc.la.edu
• Click on Admissions
• Click on Nursing Transfer Students
• Click Apply On-line
• Select the program specific application
• Reference forms can be printed from the
  application menu and mailed in to us.
• We only accept online applications, however a PDF
  of the application is available. If you submit
  the application PDF, the application fee is 40.

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Articulation Agreements

• www.msmc.la.edu
• Click on Admissions
• Click on Nursing Transfer Students
• Click on Articulation Agreements
• Click on School of choice

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APPLICATION DEADLINES

• Fall March 1st
• Spring October 1st
• Call Admissions
• _at_
• 213-477-2561 for any questions

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Check your application status

• WebAdvisor
• A few days after you submit your application, you
  will get an email about WebAdvisor
• 2 to 3 weeks after your application is received,
  you will be able to set up an account
• Directions for setting up your account may be
  obtained on the nursing transfer student page
• click on check your application status
• Please note we receive a lot of documents 2
  weeks before and after the deadline, so it takes
  longer during that time for items to be reflected
  in WebAdvisor.

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Nursing Programs at the Mount

• THREE NURSING PROGRAMS
• DOHENY
• Associate Degree in Nursing 2 to 3 years
• Classes in evening (afternoon trial basis),
  clinicals on weekends, 12-hr days
• Overall GPA of 2.5 or greater
• Science GPA of 2.5 or greater
• Starts in Fall and Spring of each year

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Nursing Programs at the Mount

• CHALON
• Traditional BSN Day Program 3-4 years
• Classes and Clinicals during daytime hours
• 32 prerequisite units
• Overall GPA of 2.7 or greater
• Science GPA of 2.5
• RN-BSN program
• Starts Fall of each year

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Nursing Programs at the Mount

• DOHENY
• Accelerated BSN Program 12 months
• Must have a Bachelors Degree
• 46 units of pre-requisite courses
• Overall GPA of 3.0 or greater
• Starts Summer and Fall of each year

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Any Questions???

• Contact the
• Office of Admissions
• Joelle Fortune
• Assistant Director for Nursing Admission
• Phone[phone]
• Fax [phone]
• nursingadmission_at_msmc.la.edu