Associate Degree Nursing Pre-Admission Nursing Conference ADN For August 2008

1. Associate Degree NursingPre-Admission Nursing Conference (ADN)For August 2008 Owensboro Community and Technical College

2. ADMISSION PROCESS It is a selective admission Nursing program is 4 semesters NSG 101 - Fundamentals NSG 202 – Medical Surgical NSG 203 – Psych/Med Surg II NSG 204 – Maternal Child Pre-requisite courses are mandatory Students must declare pre-nursing as major

3. Agenda/Topics to Be Covered Preferences for Selective Admission Minimum Requirements Admission Process Readmission Process Expenses Summary Programs offered

4. Preferences for Selective Admission ACT composite score of 21 or greater Pre-nursing GPA of 3.0 on at least 12 hours or more by the end of the fall semester 2007) Completion of BIO 137 Completion of BIO 139 Completion of BIO 225

5. Minimum Requirements 2.75 GPA in pre-nursing courses 10 hours of pre-nursing courses by the end of the spring semester (2008) before August admission BIO 137 PSY 110/100 MT 110/150 Score of 17 on the ACT (MINIMUM) Score at the 50th percentile on the CNET Registered CNA (state registry at time of 1st course) CPR certification High school transcripts on file at Registrar’s office Other college transcripts on file at Registrar’s office

6. Things to Know MNA certification required Pre-nursing conference must be attended prior to each application. Applications on students applying from year to year will not be kept. Program is accredited by Southern Association of Community Colleges

7. Application Process Application process begins at pre-nursing conference** CNET Exam – Please call 686-4444 (CCED) Be prepared for an interview By mid-April., students will receive an email to verify test scores and transcripts. Sometime in April (?), students will be contacted to schedule interview if qualified. After interview, students will be notified as to admission or denial. Dates are yet to be determined.

8. EXPENSES Books Largest purchase is in 1st semester $1,100-$1,300 Subsequent semesters have books, but not as many Testing plan ATI- standardized, used each semester to evaluate learning and retention of content Predictor exam at end of program to evaluate readiness for NCLEX Total package approximately $450.00 NCLEX- (state boards) $350.00 (last semester only) Equipment & Health Information Stethescope, scissors, pen light, goggles $50 TB skin test, rubella & rubeola titers, tetanus vaccine??? Uniforms Uniform top, pants, shoes, socks, lab coat, patch $100

9. Readmissions Letter stating how your situation has changed that will lead to successful completion and requesting readmission Letters of recommendation from 2 Nursing Faculty 1 Time readmission

10. Summary Applicants for Licensure with Criminal Convictions Check your student emails “Rumor Mill” Professionalism

11. NURSING PROGRAMS OFFERED Traditional RN M-F, days, 4 semesters Traditional PN M-F, days, 3 semesters Advantage PN Evenings/weekends; 2 semesters & summer, plus clinical practicum Advantage RN (bridge) Evenings/weekends; 2 semesters & summer (bridge) OCTCS @ OMHS Evenings/weekends; 4 semesters; must be employed at OMHS

12. Questions CONTACT: Robin Fowler, Division Assistant robin.fowler@kctcs.edu 270 686-4542

13. Practical NursingPre-Nursing Conference (PN) For Fall 2008 or Advantage January 2009 Owensboro Community and Technical College

14. Agenda Selection Criteria Application Process Folder Requirements Appointments & Interviews Things to Know

15. Selection Criteria Cumulative GPA 3.0 (Preference) 2.5 (Minimum) Compass Test Reading – Must complete 030 or test at College Entry Level English – Must complete 091 or test into English 101 Math – Must complete 065 (070) or test at or above 34 on COMPASS. ACT is acceptable. If Reading, English or Math is <18, Compass testing is required.

16. Selection Criteria (cont.) Ability to communicate with others Ability to tolerate stress effectively Low absenteeism In good standing at OCTC

17. ADMISSION PROCESS Complete any pre-requisite course work needed Attend pre-nursing conference in spring 2008 Collect information needed to complete application folder

18. Folder Requirements Recent Photograph Intent to apply form Official High School Transcript Official Transcripts from other colleges Certified Nurse Aide Letter 1-888-530-1919

19. Things to know MNA certification is required (CNA) Contact Student Records for MNA class 686-4539 Expense Sheet Check your student emails Applicants for licensure with criminal convictions Readmission may occur only once

20. PLANNING FOR SUCCESS AND CONTINUED EDUCATION The nursing faculty of OCTC strongly encourage all nursing students to complete the general education courses required by the Associate Degree Nursing Curriculum Licensed Practical Nurses wishing to further their education, will need to meet these requirements prior to enrolling in the RN programs. Students tend to be better prepared for the PN program if the RN curricula is followed.

21. GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES Writing I Eng 101 Writing II Eng 102 Computer Literacy (CIS 100) Communications COM 181/252 Psychology PSY110/100 & 223 Math MT 110/150 Biology BIO 137 & 139 & 225 Heritage/Humanities/Foreign Language

22. Questions ????? Robin Fowler 686-4542 robin.fowler@kctcs.edu Jessica Estes 686-4567 jessica.estes@kctcs.edu Eunice Taylor 686-4560 eunice.taylor@kctcs.edu