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1. Mt. San Jacinto CollegeNursing InformationPresentation

   Read through the following presentation to obtain a better understanding of the Nursing programs offered at Mt. San Jacinto College
2. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN NURSING
3. Nursing Programs Offered At Mt. San Jacinto College Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)/ Home-health Aide (HHA) Vocational Nursing (VN) full-time/part-time LVN to RN Transition degree/non-degree (30 unit option) Associate of Science Degree in Nursing (ADN)
4. Certified Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide The nurse assistant and home health aide program at MSJC is a California state approved program which prepares students to take a competency exam for state certification as a nurse assistant and home health aide. The program consists of instruction in all the fundamentals of nursing and prepares students in basic nursing skills.
5. Certified Nursing AssistantHome Health Aide Program One semester program – 7.5 units Lecture – 5.0 hours/week (2days) Clinical Lab – 8.0 hours/week (1day) Skills Lab – 1 unit - 48 hours/semester Prepares students for the California State Exam to become Certified Nursing /Home Health Aide Assistants. Register at Enrollment Services for NURS 085 & NURS 084A. No required preadmission courses. Following enrollment, come to the Nursing & Allied Health Office on the Menifee Campus - Building 500, for information regarding necessary requirements to complete prior to class attendance.
6. Vocational Nursing Program The Vocational Nursing Program is accredited by the California Board of Vocational & Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT). Upon completion of the program the graduate is eligible to apply for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-VN) for licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
7. Vocational Nursing ProgramFull–Time Option Vocational Nursing Certificate Program leading to a State Vocational Nursing License Program Requirement Courses (8units) Must be completed before application to program Nurs 100 (3 units) Nurs 182 (1 unit) Engl 98 (4 units) 3 semesters – 3/4 Days/Week Classes are typically taught Morning and Afternoon Clinical days can range from 8 to 12 hours
8. Vocational Nursing ProgramPart-time Option CNA to VN Certificate Program leading to a State Vocational Nursing License. Program Requirement Courses (8 units) Must be completed before application to program Nurs 100 (3 units) Nurs 182 (1 unit) Engl 98 (4 units) 4 Semesters – 2-3 days/week Classes are typically taught Morning and Afternoon Clinical days can range from 8 to 12 hours
9. Registered Nursing Program The Associate of Science Degree in Nursing Program is accredited by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN). Upon completion of the 78 unit program, the graduate earns an Associate of Science Degree in Nursing and is eligible to apply for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) for licensure as a Registered Nurse.
10. Traditional Registered Nursing Program Associate of Science Degree in Nursing leading to a State Registered Nursing License Program Requirement Courses (24 units) Must be completed before application to program Anat 101 (5 units) Anat 102 (5 units) Biol 125 (5 units) Engl 101 (4 units) Math 96 (5 units) Nursing Courses – 4 semesters (42 units) Classes are typically taught Morning and Afternoon Clinical days can range from 8 to 12 hours Additional General Education Courses (12 units) Psyc 101 (3 units) PS 101 (3 units) Comm 100 or 103 (3 units) Humanities (3 units) ** Requirement may be satisfied with one course Multicultural Gender Studies (3 units) ** Requirement may be satisfied with one course
11. LVN to RN TransitionDegree Program Associate of Science Degree in Nursing leading to a State Registered Nursing License Program Requirement Courses (30 units) Must be completed before application to program Except for Nurs 232 (Role Transition) Anat 101 (5 units) Anat 102 (5 units) Biol 125 (5 units) Engl 101 (4 units) Math 96 (5 units) Nurs 232 (3 units) Nurs 84 A (0.5 unit) Psych 101 (3 units) Nursing Courses – 2 Semesters (17.5 units) Classes are typically taught Morning and Afternoon Clinical days can range from 8 to 12 hours Additional General Education Courses (9 units) PS 101 (3 units) Comm 100 or 103 (3 units) Humanities (3 units) ** Requirement may be satisfied with one course Multicultural Gender Studies (3 units) ** Requirement may be satisfied with one course
12. LVN to RN Transition 30 Unit Option Program Non-Degree Nursing Candidate Program Requirement Courses (10 units) Must be completed before application to program Nursing 232- Role Transition (3 units) Course can be “in progress” at the time of application Nursing Courses – (17.5 units) License Honored only in the State of California
13. Application Process
14. Admission Steps View Power Point Information Presentation Admission to Mt. San Jacinto College Completion of Math & English assessment tests Complete all pre-admission courses – No in-progress courses accepted with the exception of Nurs 232-Role Transition Complete the application form indicating the Nursing program of choice- Proof of High School graduation or equivalent. Proof of completion of all pre-admission courses with Official Transcript(s) on file in Enrollment Services Student may apply to more than one program as long as they meet all pre-admission requirements as well as submit separate applications per program.
15. Transcript Requirements OFFICIAL transcripts from all colleges attended must be submitted to the Mt. San Jacinto College Enrollment Services.  Following submission, you must request to have these transcripts evaluated for admission to the Nursing Program, using the  Transcript Evaluation form. http://www.msjc.edu/projects/14/NursEvalRequestUpdate.pdf  Note requestdeadlines:July 1for September 1-15 application filing period and December 1 for February 1-15 application filing period.  A written report of your evaluation will be mailed to your stated address, which must be attached to your Nursing Program application. Foreign Transcripts, including high schooltranscripts must be evaluated by outside agencies, and then evaluated by an MSJC evaluator for course equivalency.  See Counseling Office for details/application.
16. Nursing Prerequisite Clearance Students completing all of their coursework at Mt. San Jacinto College must submit a request for Nursing Prerequisite Clearance using the Transcript Evaluation form http://www.msjc.edu/projects/14/NursEvalRequestUpdate.pdf Note request deadlines.  A written clearance will be mailed to your address on file after the end of semester grade posting, which must be attached to your nursing program application.
17. Application Filing Dates Fall Semester beginning in August Spring Semester beginning in January Feb.1 – Feb.15 Sept.1 – Sept.15
18. Vocational Nursing Full time 12 students/semester Part time 12 students/semester Registered Nursing 12 students/fall semester 24 students/spring semester LVN to RN Transition 12 students FALL SEMESTER ONLY Number of Students Selectedfor Each Program
19. Student Selection ProcessVocational Nursing Program Only the students having admission requirements completed with a 2.5 GPA by the application deadline will be considered for selection. 80% - GPA 20% - Random Applicants with the highest ranking will be notified by mail 4-6 weeks after the close of the application period No “Wait List” is maintained
20. Student Selection ProcessRegistered Nursing Program Only the students having admission requirements completed with a 2.5 GPA by the application deadline will be considered for selection. The Registered Nursing Program is now using a Multi Selection Criteria and Ranking process for student selection. Please refer to the Admission Criteria information on the next slide as well as posted on the Nursing and Allied Health Website. Applicants with the highest ranking will be notified by mail 4-6 weeks after the close of the application period. Admission will be offered to the highest ranking applicants whose documentation supports information provided in the application. No “Wait List” is maintained
21. Selection Criteria
22. Cont’d Selection Criteria
23. Provisional acceptance is based on completion of the following: CPR Card – American Heart Association Health Care Provider VN Program also requires a First Aid. Physical Exam Clearance and Vaccination History/Titers Background Check Clearance FOR RN PROGRAM ONLY: Provisional applicants will be given the ATI Diagnostic Assessment Tool (TEAS – Test of Essential Academic Skills – Math, English, Reading and Science). Passing score is 67%. The student’s composite score will be added to the admission criteria ranking for the final Admission Criteria score. Informationand directions for the above requirements will be included in the provisional acceptance letter.
24. TEAS Testing The Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) is an assessment tool administered to RN Program applicants.  It is an assessment of Math, English, Reading and Science knowledge and requires a cumulative passing score of 67%. Effective with the Mt San Jacinto College nursing program’s new selection criteria, this test will be given to the applicants who are notified of provisional acceptance based upon their points in the Multi Selection Criteria Process. The results of the TEAS test will be added to the accumulated points for final review for program selection. Students who do not achieve 67% on the first testing will be invited to a success strategies session and then be eligible to retake the Teas.  MSJC does not accept a passing score beyond two (2) attempts. For prospective students, this policy means if you have taken the TEAS more that two times, with a failing score (less than 67%), you are ineligible for the Mt. San Jacinto Nursing Program.  Students who have previously taken the TEAS test and have successfully passed should request their scores to be electronically transmitted to Mt. San Jacinto College by contacting www.atitesting.com.
25. Program Requirements for: VOCATIONAL NURSING (full-time) CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL NURSING (part-time) CERTIFICATE LVN to RN TRANSITION ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE LVN to RN TRANSITION 30 UNIT OPTION REGISTERED NURSING ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE ***Please follow up with a Counselor to review the following Educational Plans
26. Conclusion This presentation has given you a basic overview of the information required to access Mt. San Jacinto College Nursing Programs. For further information/clarification review the Nursing Information Brochure for the specific program of interest found on this website. http://www.msjc.edu/alliedhealth
27. Counseling/AdvisementFor assistance in getting started on your chosen pathway to nursing contact: San Jacinto Campus (SJC)Counseling Center1499 N. State StreetSan Jacinto, CA 92583Phone: (951) 487-3255 FAX: (951) 654-3945 Menifee Valley Campus (MVC)Counseling Center28237 La Piedra Rd. Menifee, CA 92584Phone: (951) 639-5255 FAX: (951) 672-9368 Temecula Education Complex (TEC)Counseling Center27447 and 27463 Enterprise Circle West Temecula, CA 92590 Phone: (951) 308-1059 ext. 6300FAX: (951) 693-5309 San Gorgonio Pass Service Center Counseling Center 1735 West Ramsey Street, Suite 111 Banning, CA 92220 Phone: (951) 922-1327