Department of Health Professions Nursing Program Application to Stand Alone Associate Science Nursing (ASN) Program Thank you for your interest in the Stand-Alone Associate Science Nursing (ASN) Program at Missoula College - UM. As you prepare your application for submission, there are a few items to consider. This application is for the new Stand Alone ASN Program. Students can apply in the semester they are finishing their prerequisites. If you are not already enrolled at - UM, an application for admission to MC must be completed as well. Please follow the application directions carefully. In order to be eligible to apply to the Stand Alone ASN Program at - UM the following must be demonstrated: General Associate of Arts (AA) Program Requirements Students may apply in the semester in which they are finishing their requirements. Determination of program acceptance will be made after grades are submitted at the end of the semester. BIOH 201 & BIOH 202N Anatomy and Physiology I 4 M 121 OR M121 College Algebra or 3 M115 Linear & Probability or M 152 Pre-Calculus with Algebra or M 153 Pre-Calculus with Trig or M 171 Calculus WRIT 101 English Composition 3 CHMY 121 Introduction to General Chemistry 3 CHMY 122 Introduction to General Chemistry Lab 1 Although the following courses are considered part of the Stand Alone ASN scope and sequence IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT STUDENTS COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING COURSES BEFORE BEGINNING NURSING COURSES INCLUDING: BIOH 211 & BIOH 212N Anatomy and Physiology II For students who 4 completed the one semester (6 or 7 credit) Anatomy & Physiology course, you must complete BIOH 211 & 211N PSYX 100S Introduction to Psychology 4 SOCI 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 BIOM 250 Microbiology in Health Sciences 3 BIOM 251 Microbiology In Health Sciences Lab 1 Rev. 03/2016 1
A minimum grade of B or better must be earned in BIOH 201 & BIOH 202 (A&P I) and BIOH 211 & BIOH 212 (A&P II) within 2 attempts. All other pre-nursing courses completed as outlined with a grade of C or better. Maximum of two attempts per course. Most recent grade earned will be used to calculate GPA. CLEP scores will be weighted as a C. Students in their last semester of General Associate of Arts (AA) prerequisites for the nursing program can apply for acceptance into the Stand Alone Associate Science Nursing option. However, all prerequisites must be successfully completed prior to entering into the nursing program. Students are STRONGLY encouraged to complete all other non-nrsg courses in the sequence (BIOH 211/212, PSYX 100, SOCI 101, and BIOM 250/251) before applying to program. This will set you up for SUCCESS. Application Requirements & Evaluation Your application will be evaluated for minimum eligibility and then ranked in two steps. Each step and category is carefully considered and valuable in the application process. Minimum eligibility requirements for application to be considered: Overall cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 or better (all courses taken since high school). B or better in AP I in maximum of two attempts. The three steps of the application process: 1. Submit application materials 2. Take proctored TEAS the week after applications are due 3. Interview (of top 20 ranked applicants) Step 1 - Ranked requirements: Cumulative GPA in the prerequisite courses (50% of application score). Step 2 - Completion of a proctored Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) test (25% of application score). The TEAS test will be offered: i. Tuesday, April 19, 2016; 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. AD 16 ii. Tuesday, April 19, 2016; 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. AD 15 (limited space) iii. Wednesday, April 20, 2016; 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. AD 16 iv. Friday, April 22, 2016; 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. AD 14 Please call the Administrative Associate at 243-7846 to schedule your day for your TEAS test when you have turn in your application. You are allowed 4 hours to take the TEAS test. Please create an account with ATI before your test date at ATItesting.com. You will need to bring some type of electronic payment to purchase the test online. The cost is $55.00. Step 3 - Interview The top 20 ranked applicants will be invited to an interview with a selection committee. Date, time, and place to be scheduled late May/early June (25% of application score). Appointments will be scheduled by Nursing Program Administrative Assistant. Rev. 03/2016 2
The final application score is a cumulative score of the TEAS, GPA, and interview. In the event there are students in the top tier with the same application score (a tie), the student with a higher score on the science portion of the TEAS test will be accepted. If that number is a tie, the higher score of the math portion of the TEAS will be used as the tiebreaker. Selection Process 1. Step I: Applications will be read and evaluated. All applicants will be notified regarding their selection status as soon as possible after final grades for the semester have been posted. This process takes approximately 1-2 weeks. Please do not call or email. Notification letters to all applicants will be sent out. 2. Step II: The top 20 ranked candidates will receive an invitation to interview. Selected candidates are required to participate in an interview for consideration. The Student Application Review Committee (SARC) will then make final selections for acceptance into the Stand Alone Associate Science Nursing Program. The decision of the SARC is final. The SARC reserves the right to decline any nursing program applicant based on the application packet and interview process. 3. Accepted students will be notified by letter as soon as possible. Please note: Successful completion of the ASN Nursing Program does not guarantee a Montana State nursing license. Nurses cannot practice in the profession of nursing until they have successfully passed a National Certification Exam. Acceptance for taking National Certification Exams is approved or denied by the Montana State Board of Nursing on an individual basis. If you have a criminal conviction, you may be denied. Montana State Board of Nursing 301 South Park PO Box 200513 Helena, MT 59620 www.nurse.mt.gov Rev. 03/2016 3
Application Steps Review the application requirements. Consult a nursing advisor or program director if you have questions. Compile and submit the requested materials listed below. STAND ALONE ASSOCIATE SCIENCE NURSING PROGRAM A letter stating which program you are applying to with your current address and phone number. Completed Nursing Program Application form (application to must be done online or at the Admissions Office if not currently a student). Transcripts, evaluation of transfer courses and/or waivers: Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. This means ALL schools attended post high school. Unofficial transcript of courses currently in progress. For UM or students with courses in progress, a completed Transcript Release Form for grades currently in progress at time of application. This form can be accessed online or obtained from the Registrar s office. http://www.umt.edu/registrar/pdf/registrartranscriptrequestform3.pdf Print the form, complete it and enclose it in the envelope with your application. (You do not need to pay the fee.) TEAS test score (from proctored exam on campus) after application is submitted. Date choices are listed above. Submit the completed application by Monday, April 18, 2016 by 12:00 noon. The application must be in a sealed 9 by 12 envelope with your name, address, phone, email, and the program you are applying to on the outside of the envelope. NOTE: Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted. Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended other than courses currently in progress are required. Rev. 03/2016 4
Fall 2016 Application for Associate Science Nursing: This application is for students applying to the Stand Alone Associate Science Nursing Program starting August 2016. You must have completed, or will complete by the end of Spring semester 2016, all pre nursing courses. If accepted into the program and you are not already enrolled at Missoula College - UM, you must also complete an application for admission to (admissions.umt.edu/admissions/). Please print clearly; this application must be legible. Personal Information Full Legal Name Last First Middle Previous Name(s) Last First Middle Last four (4) digits of Social Security Number Student ID 790 Current mailing address: (Enter date this address is good through ) Street / Apt# / PO Box City State Zip Phone ( ) - Permanent mailing address: Street / Apt# / PO Box City State Zip Phone ( ) - UM Student E-mail address @umontana.edu Permanent E-mail address Rev. 03/2016 5
We hope this is helpful to you. Applications must be received by Monday, April 18, 2016, no later than 12:00 noon. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the Nursing Program Administrative Associate, Cyndi Stary, by phone at (406) 243-7846 or email cyndi.stary@umontana.edu for further information. ASSOCIATE SCIENCE NURSING (ASN) Program complete application should contain the following: Cover letter. Application form (program), completed in full. Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Transcript Request Form signed and dated if taking courses during your application semester. All information should be sealed in 9 by 12 envelope with program and applicant contact information including name and permanent address indicated on the outside of the envelope. Submit to: Nursing Program Selection Committee C/O Cyndi Stary, Nursing Administrative Assistant Nursing Department - UM 909 South Avenue West Missoula, MT 59801 Thank you for your interest in UM Associate Science Nursing program. Rev. 03/2016 6