AAS Registered Nurse

1. AAS Registered Nurse Application Process Information Session

2. A few words on LPN… • LWTC will be offering an LPN • Is in planning stages at this time • Edmonds/LWTC LPN discontinued • This information session strictly covers information regarding the RN program application process • Currently, there is no LPN to RN bridge program at LWTC • If you have questions about LPN-they are not covered in this presentation There is no formal LPN to RN

3. General Program Information • Day program only • Full time • Transfer option to UW Bothell for BSN • Length of program (2yrs: 6 quarters) in some years summer quarter has been available • NCLEX/ WA State board pass ratein 2009/2010 for RN: 92% (WA State DOH website: Nursing Commission)compared to national average in 2009 of 88% (WA Nursing Commission News, WI 2011, Vol. 5, No.1, Ed. 9, p. 16) • Program is registered for candidacy for NLN accreditation

4. Program Details • Competitive admission (no waitlist) • RN admission: Fall, Winter, Spring • 2011-2012 tuition rates have not been set yet by the WA State Legislature & SBCTC • Estimated costs for the 2010-2011 school year are: 92 credits Tools/Books $2,259.00* Tuition/Fees $11,141.60* Total Program Cost $13,400.60* Represents tuition w/ estimated lab fees for an in-state student *Estimated for 10/11

5. Application Deadline Information New Applications Tentatively Published to Nursing Website Late June/Early July www.lwtc.edu/nursing Courses cannot be “in progress” when submitting an application. CNA licensure must be complete before submitting an application.

6. GPA Bearing Coursework required for complete application • ENGL& 101 • MATH&146(Statistics) • BIOL&241 (Anatomy & Physiology 1) • BIOL&242 (Anatomy & Physiology 2) • PSYC&200 (Lifespan Psychology) • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better • Points for this application element are tabulated by multiplying the cumulative GPA by 10 Science courses must have been completed within last 7 years

7. Non-GPA bearing courses to consider in your class planning before applying… • CHEM &121(a required application element) • CNA coursework (could end up being coursework for you if you don’t already have a CNA and you choose to take the training at a college) • Ultimately the required application element you are trying to meet here is to pass the State of WA CNA licensure exam and show proof of current licensure • BIOL&211 (Cell Biology). Would be a required course for you if you are going to take your A & P here at LWTC. Is taken as a prereq. to BIOL&241 here at LWTC. Science courses must have been completed within last 7 years

8. Other required application elements: Recommendations… • Two (2) recommendations needed: • 1from college faculty member or college instructor • 1 from an employer, co-worker, instructor, faculty advisor or counselor • Recommenders must fill out forms provided in packet, place in sealed envelope and give back to you. Submit these with your application packet.

9. Required Application Element:TEAS (Version 5)= Test of Essential Academic Skills • Reading – paragraph comprehension, passage comprehension, and inferences/conclusions (48items, 58 minutes) • Math – whole numbers, metric conversion, fractions, decimals, algebraic equations, percentages, and ratio/proportion, stats (34 items, 51 minutes) • Science –science reasoning, science knowledge, biology, chemistry, anatomy, physiology, basic physical principles, and general science (54 items, 66 minutes) • English and Language Usage – punctuation, grammar, sentence structure, contextual words, and spelling (34 items, 34 minutes) GRAND TOTAL=170 questions in 3 hours & 29 min. • www.lwtc.edu/assessment for TEAS questions

11. Q: What are co-requisites?A: Needed before graduating from RN program itself and help a student be a more competitive applicant • Some students choose to take them before they apply. This is not required to be minimally qualified to apply. • Co-requisites can be used by selection committee to distinguish between applicants in the case of a tie. • NUTR&101 • BIOL&260 • CMST &210 or 220 or 230

12. Q: What other things can I do to make myself a more “competitive applicant”?A: *Get appropriate work experience or volunteer experience *Have proof of education from a regionally accredited college/univ.These two areas are thoroughly described in the application on the “points table” itself

14. Submitting Transcripts Before You Apply… • Don’t wait until you apply to submit official transcripts! You can submit them prior to applying.  The sooner you submit official transcripts, the sooner they can be officially evaluated.  • Our evaluators are now evaluating transcripts based on the program a student intends to enroll in.  • Once your transcripts are officially evaluated you will be able to track your progress using degree audit.  • Students will not need to resubmit transcripts with their application if they do so prior to the application deadline.

15. Enrollment Services determines if an application packet contains all the required elements. If found complete, they cross-check what you self-reported with documents you provided, and tally your points. • The top 24 applicants are offered admission to the RN Program • There is no waiting list system at LWTC

16. RN Spring 2011 Start • Total # of Applicants: 74 • Admitted to RN: 24 • Average GPA: 3.76 • Average TEAS Composite Score: 79.9 • Average Work Experience Pts.: 8.4 • Average Prior Education: Associate’s Degree • Average GPA Range: 3.55 – 4.0 • Average TEAS Range: 65.3 – 91.3 • RN Fall 2011 Start • Total # of Applicants: 103 • Admitted to RN: 24 • Average GPA: 3.82 • Average TEAS Composite Score: 82.8 • Average Work Experience Pts.: 8.25 • Average Prior Education Pts: 9.2 • Average GPA Range: 3.43 – 4.0 • Average TEAS Range: 73.3 – 92.7

17. Using COHORT Admissions Data For Planning Purposes

18. Pre-Nursing DTA (92 credits) • A broad selection of academic courses which prepare students for upper division coursework leading to the Bachelor of Science, Nursing Degree. • Pre-nursing DTA students are prepared to apply to BSN programs at various institutions across Washington state • Interested: More information at: www.lwtc.edu/Academics/Programs_of_Study/Pre-Nursing

19. Zeroing in on your Goal: Becoming a Competitive Applicant Have full class plan made during Allied Health GPS Advising Tutoring Competitive Applicant College Strategies

20. If you have additional questions, the LWTC Advising Team can help -Quarter-by-quarter class plans are developed during Allied Health GPS. You will need to bring one of the following unless you already submitted official transcripts prior to session: *COMPASS scores *Unofficial transcripts *Agency assessed transcripts if international transcript Registration is required: (425)739-8300 -If you already have a class plan & want to check in on your progress OR are nearly complete with prereqs—go to drop-in advising. 10-15 minute types of questions can be handled in this setting by General Advisors. Drop-in Advising Hours Monday-Thursday 8am-3:30pm Fridays 9:30-3:30pm Tuesday-Wednesday 4:30-6:00pm (at the Enrollment Services windows area or in Assessment)