A.D.N. INFORMATION SESSION

1. PRESENTED BY AGASIA LANIER ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR NURSING ADMISSION JIM KENNETT, Ph.D, RN, NP ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN NURSING PROGRAM MANUEL GOMEZ COUNSELOR, STUDENT FINANCING A.D.N. INFORMATION SESSION

2. Session Overview Introduction to MSMC Nursing Programs at the Mount Program Details Application Process Financial Aid

3. HISTORY OF MSMC • Private, Catholic, primarily women’s college • Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1925 • The first baccalaureate of science in nursing program in California was established at Mount St. Mary’s College, graduating its first class in 1952 • Since its inception, Mount St. Mary’s College has granted more than 17,000 degrees

4. Two Campuses One Mission Two exceptional campuses • Chalon est. 1925 • Doheny est. 1962 • The Chalon campus sits within the Santa Monica mountains -Baccalaureate degree programs • The Doheny campus is located near Downtown Los Angeles; once the historic Doheny Estate houses. - Associate degree programs - A.D.N - Master’s programs - MSN - Teacher’s credential - DPT -Weekend College

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

6. Nursing Programs at the Mount • THREE NURSING PROGRAMS • DOHENY • Associate Degree in Nursing – 2 to 3 years • Classes in evening • clinical on weekends, 12-hr days • Overall GPA of 2.75 or greater (beginning Fall 2012) • Science GPA of 2.5 or greater Starts in Fall and Spring of each year

7. Nursing Programs at the Mount Chalon Campus Traditional BSN Day Program – 3-4 years Classes and Clinicals during daytime hours • 32 prerequisite units • Overall GPA of 3.0 or greater (beginning Fall 2012) • Science GPA of 2.7 • RN-BSN program • Starts Fall of each year

8. Nursing Programs at the Mount Doheny Campus • 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

9. Associate Degree in Nursing Program Details

10. PRESENTED BY: JIM KENNETT Ph.D, RN, NP ASSISTANT DIRECTOR ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN NURSING PROGRAM A.D.N. Program

11. Evening and Weekend Program Adults who want to pursue a career in nursing Classes - Monday to Thursdays evenings Hospital experiences are on weekends, usually Sat/Sun, but may include Fridays

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

13. Evening/Weekend Program: • FULL-TIME: • Rigorous • Intense • Prior to admission must plan for • Time management • Consistent support system • Course load: 6 to 13 units/semester; • A minimum of 6 units to qualify for financial aid.

14. ADN Curriculum Plan Total program: ten, 8-week sessions A total of 83 units required As outlined in the college catalog

15. 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.

16. Class Schedule of Hours • Classes: • Evenings -> Mon – Thurs, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. • Afternoon -> Mon – Thurs, 12:30-4:30p.m. • You will be on campus 1-2 times per week. • Clinical experiences: • Saturdays/Sundays, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. • Occasionally on Fridays, depending on course.

17. 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.

18. LVN Mobility Option Degree Option: Must complete ALL GE requirements Must possess an active LVN license. Must meet all other AD.N. requirements to receive 10 units of nursing credits for Med.-Surg Nursing PRIORto starting the program.

19. 30 Unit Option - LVNs Non-Degree Option: • Allows NCLEX-RN exam after completing 29 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

20. Clinical Requirements Nursing = an educational program Which includes a clinical component, i.e., “hands on” requirement Cultural competence An appreciation for the common good

21. Clinical Site Assignment Carpooling is strongly encouraged A reliable car is amust 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.

22. Which hospitals participate in clinical experiences? • California Med. Center • Good Samaritan Hosp. • St. Vincent’s Med. Center • LAC-USC Med. Center • Kaiser Hospitals (Sunset, Downey, Chinatown) • Huntington Memorial • Torrance Memorial • Children’s Hospital • Los Angeles Hospital • Harbor-UCLA • St. Francis Hospital • White Memorial Medical Center • Glendale Memorial Medical Center

23. 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

24. Health Clearance • Students are responsible for insure that the their records are annually updated: • Physical exam, lab work (annually) • TB testing—2-step (annually) • Malpractice Insurance (annually) www.nso.com • Titers & immunizations: Hepatitis B, Varicella & MMR • CPR (American Heart Association) • Fire Card (First month of the program)

25. BACKGROUND CHECK Mandatory prior to clinical placement 1st semester: process will be coordinated by the program Any concerns must be addressed BEFOREbeginning the program.

26. 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

27. ProgramSuccess • Will require: • no employment or minimal hours <20/week • Structural time management • Personal competence • Proficient study skills

28. Successful Completion Earns: A.A. Degree in Nursing Eligible to take the NCLEX-RN EXAM A stepping stone to other Nursing opportunities such as Bachelors of Science in Nursing, MSN, DNP, PhD

29. Questions regarding the program?

30. Admission Requirements & Application Process

31. Common issues that disqualify candidates: • Missing or late transcripts • Not submitting up-to-date transcripts • Missing or late letters of reference • Reactivation forms without Self Reporting Checklist and Updated Personal Statement Facts Regarding Admission The Office of Admission receives over 400 applications for the Associate Degree in Nursing program; therefore your applications and all supporting documents must be complete and submitted on or before the deadline. No exceptions will be made.

32. GE Requirements (as noted in the catalog) • Chemistry w/lab * • Human Anatomy w/lab * • Human Physiology w/lab * • Microbiology w/lab * • Oral Communication (Public Speaking or Speech) • Written Communication (English 101 or 1A & English 102 or 103) • General Psychology * 5 year recency requirement on courses, prior to entry of program.

33. GE Requirements(as noted in catalog) • Lifespan Developmental Psychology • Philosophy- Critical Thinking • Introductory Sociology • General Studies Elective (GSIII) (History or Art/Music Appreciation or Political Science or Literature) **Please note that all of the required GE requirements must be completed before being considered as a Direct-to-Nursing candidate. **

34. Religious Studies Requirement RST 41-Biomedical Issues & Christian Ethics • Religion or ethics courses offered through • Philosophy • History or • Literature departments will not meetthe requirement This is the only course that can be taken concurrently with the program and will happen no later than the first academic year in the nursing program.

35. APPLICATION PROCESS • Application Fee: • $20-online application • Complete application • Personal statement • Two references (academic and professional) • Official college transcripts (from every college attended) • 2.75 minimum overall GPA • 2.5 minimum science GPA • High school transcripts (only needed if you have less than 15 transferable, college units)

36. 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 $50.

37. 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.

38. Test of Essential Academic Skill (TEAS) • TEAS Admission Exam • Math • English • Sciences • Critical Thinking

39. Test of Essential Academic Skill (TEAS) • Required for all direct to program candidates ONLY • Offered on campus to qualified candidates after the application deadline • Version 5.0 ONLY • Visit www.atitesting.com for more information and to request study materials

40. 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

41. 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.

42. www.msmc.la.edu -Click on Admissions -Click on Nursing Transfer Students -Click on Articulation Agreements -Click on School of choice Articulation Agreements **Due to the high volume of applicants, the Office of Admission is unable to provide prospective nursing candidates with course equivalencies for classes taken at 4 year colleges and universities.  Please visit the attached link, /campus-resources/college-catalogs.asp, to view the Mount St. Mary’s College catalog and compare your equivalent courses.

43. APPLICATION DEADLINES Fall – April 1st Spring – September 1st

44. Presented By: MANUEL GOMEZ COUNSELOR, Student Financing Financing YourEducation

45. 2012-2013 Tuition & Fees

46. What is Financial Aid? FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID: 1) Direct Federal Stafford Loans Subsidized/Unsubsidized 2) Pell Grants (Need based) 3) California Grants(Need Based) Note: Federal Financial Aid is not guaranteed. Please submit FAFSA application for determination.

47. What is Alternative Financing? ALTERNATIVE FINANCING: 1) Alternative Loans (credit based) 2) Cash Net Payment Plan 3) Scholarships

48. Applying for Federal Financial Aid: Go to www.FAFSA.ED.GOV • Apply for a Personal Identification Number (PIN) • Complete the 2012-2013 Application. • MSMC School Code – 001243 Note: Electronic process time takes between 3-5 business days.

49. Grant Information: Pell Grants • Based on “Federal Need” as determined by the Department of Education. • Amount received is based on enrollment status per semester. • Maximum amount is $5550, per academic year. Note: Student’s that have obtained an undergraduate degree are ineligible. California Grants • Based on “Federal Need” and GPA as determined by California Aid Commission. • GPA Verification Form is due March 2nd of every academic year. • GPA Verification form can be downloaded at: http://www.csac.ca.gov • You may qualify for up to $9,223 per academic year. Amount is determined by enrollment status, per semester, and type of Cal-Grant received.

50. Direct Federal Stafford Loan Information: Guaranteed & Deferrable • Must meet Federal Requirements (Please visit www.fafsa.ed.gov for details). • Previous Stafford Loans, if applicable, must be in current status. The undergraduate aggregate limit is $57,500. • This loan is deferrable upon graduation, with a 6-month grace period. • 6.8% interest rate.