Brookdale CC Advanced Placement Information Session

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1 Brookdale CC Advanced Placement Information Session 3/30/17 Mary Ehret, MS, RN Director of Nursing

2 Benefits of the Program A committed & experienced faculty State of the art nursing skills lab Learner-centered interaction Web enhanced courses- CANVAS Variable schedule options Day Evening Online 2

3 Program Purposes To prepare graduates possessing entry-level knowledge and skills for administering nursing care to diverse individuals and groups. To provide students with a program of learning that fulfills the requirements of an Associate Degree in Nursing. To help provide for the health care needs of the community by graduating individuals eligible for the licensure examination. To provide a broad-based humanistic experience for the purpose of effecting self - actualization and ongoing personal development as a health care participant and a member of the community. 3

4 Purpose of Information Session Understand the challenge process Your name will go on the waiting list (takes about 6-8 weeks for us to process) Review the courses you must take prior to admission 4

5 Nursing AAS degree; eligible to take NCLEX-RN exam 5-semester program (1 pre-clinical; 4 clinical) Clinical courses are sequential Clinical courses fall and spring semester only 24 credits of general education BIOL 111; BIOL 112; BIOL 213; ENGL 121; ENGL 122; PSYC 106; PSYC credits of career studies 5 credits HESC HESC 107 AND HESC 105 or HESC 115 or HESC credits NURS 5

6 1 st Semester (pre-clinical) HESC 107 (entrance requirement & pre-req for NURS 171) BIOL 111 (entrance requirement & pre-req for NURS 171) ENGL 121 (entrance requirement & pre-req for NURS 171) PSYC 106 (entrance requirement & pre-req for NURS 171) HESC 105 or HESC 115 or HESC 165 Classes in red earn credit in challenge STILL AA Health Science, Social Science Option Major 6

7 2nd Semester (FIRST CLINICAL) NURS 171: Nursing Concepts 1 NURS 111: Professional Roles 1 NURS 125: Pharmacology 6 credits 1 credit 2 credits Classes in red earn credit in challenge BIOL 112 is a pre-requisite for 3 rd semester (2 nd clinical) Major changed to NURS Do courses taken at another college show on your transcript? 7

8 3 rd Semester (2 nd clinical) NURS 172: Nursing Concepts 2 NURS 211: Professional Roles 2 6 credits 1 credit PSYC 208 (Lifespan) is a pre-requisite for 4 th semester (3 rd clinical) NURS 165 (Issues) anytime after 1 st semester. Offered during summer 8

9 4 th Semester (3 rd clinical) NURS 271: Nursing Concepts 3 NURS 211: Professional Roles 3 7 credits 1 credit BI OL 213(Micro) is a pre-requisite for 5 th semester (4th clinical) 9

10 5 th Semester (4 th clinical) NURS 272: Nursing Concepts 4 NURS 212: Professional Roles 4 5 credits 4 credits ENGL 122 is a requirement for graduation. We suggest earliest possible semester and BEFORE NURS

11 Summer I AP Challenge Attend orientation to challenge Pass math test Validate nursing skills Participate in simulation Attend library orientation Attend classes on transition to conceptual learning in nursing Complete Dept. of Health requirements for clinical Orientation to clinical nursing 11

12 After the AP Challenge Students will complete NURS 125 and NURS 111 in either SUIII or Fall semester after the challenge Students will enter semester 3 of the program after these courses have been completed Three 15 week semesters required before graduation Placement in fall or spring semester dependent upon seat availability and student preference 12

13 Nursing Sections choose a class track at the end of challenge Class* Days (Mondays) Eves (Tuesdays) Online Clinical options* Wed-Thurs Evenings Thurs-Fri Mornings All day weekdays (depends on availability) All day Saturday (depends on availability) * May change- without notice 13

14 Are you an online learner? ine-courses-right/ Online classes learn content through reading, viewing online lectures and other resources, and completing learning activities Online students are in lab and clinical with the face to face lecture students 14

15 Estimated Cost of the AP Challenge Tuition and fees for 11 credits = $168.75/credit $1, approximate total based on 2017 tuition 15

16 Estimated Cost of Nursing Program Tuition and General Fees: Health Science Specific Fee $168.75/credit $ /semester Start-up fees (CBH, Physical, CPR, uniforms, malpractice, stethoscope, nurse kit) $ Required text/software $

17 Counseling/Advising Make an appointment with an Education Counselor or Academic Advisor Review transcript from other schools you have attended Plan your program of study 17

18 Use Student Planning Module!!! 18

19 While You Are Waiting Prerequisite Courses Time Management Study Skills Math for Medication Administration Test Taking Skills Computer /Technology Skills Courses Related to Transfer RN to BSN: KNOW THE SCHOOL YOU WILL TRANSFER TO REQUIREMENTS DIFFER!!!!! 19

20 Position on waiting list Please be patient and courteous!! Sharon Stouter for occasional update 20

21 Best wishes and success as you pursue your career goals! Sharon Stouter Institute Office Specialist Bonnie Ross Department Chair Mary Ehret Director of Nursing Jayne Edman Dean Health Science Institute