Santa Ana College Registered Nursing Program Entry to First Semester in Spring 2018 APPLICATION INFORMATION Dear Nursing Program Applicant: Thank you for your interest in the Santa Ana College Registered Nursing (RN) program. This packet contains the Santa Ana College Nursing Program s application process for first semester and the Registered Nursing Multi-Criteria Application. Based on students who have applied to the nursing program before you, we have assembled this information to help make the application process as easy as possible. Please read this information carefully. Note: OFFICIAL transcripts are required for high school graduation, GED, and colleges/universities. All official transcripts must be in their sealed, un-opened envelope. Evaluated international transcripts, AP Scores, and TEAS V/ATI TEAS scores can be unofficial. Step 1 Qualifications To be eligible to apply for admission to the nursing program, you must: o Be at least 18 years of age at the time of admission o Have official transcripts from United States institutions or evaluated international transcripts* o Submit official high school or GED transcripts (not a diploma). Note: High school graduation or GED transcripts are not required if you have a college degree showing on your college transcripts. o If AP scores are reflected/earned, unofficial AP scores from The College Board are required; official AP scores will be required if selected. o Submit all official college/university transcripts from pertinent United States colleges/ universities attended or evaluated international transcripts.* *An unofficial copy of an evaluated international transcript is permitted; an official evaluation will be required if selected. o Complete the Nursing Program prerequisites or equivalents: Anatomy (Bio 239), Physiology (Bio 249), Microbiology (Bio 139 or Bio 229) and Freshman Composition (English 101 or 101H) o Science prerequisites must have been completed within the last seven years (completed no earlier than Fall 2010). o Freshman Composition (English 101 or 101H) must be from a United States college/university. o All the prerequisites require a grade of C or higher, with the science courses having a combined GPA of 2.5 or higher. o Pass the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) Version V or ATI TEAS with a 62% or higher on the first attempt, after documented remediation, or after one year from the previous attempt (HESI and PAX- RN results may be accepted if the results indicate an equivalent score and tested in equivalent subject areas). o TEAS V/ATI TEAS (HESI or PAX-RN) results are accepted within 365 days from a previous attempt only if there is also documented remediation due to having failed the test. Note: o Licensed Psychiatric Technicians must meet with the Program Director or designee to determine placement. o Licensed Vocational Nurses enter third semester and are not eligible to apply to first semester.
Santa Ana College Registered Nursing Program Entry to First Semester in Spring 2018 APPLICATION INFORMATION, page 2 Step 2 Turning in your application You may drop off or mail your application. Your application must be received in the Health Sciences/Nursing Office, Russell Hall R-213, during regular office hours from September 15 th through September 30 th (postmarks dated September 30 th will be accepted). Office hours during Fall 2017 are: Monday through Thursday 7:30am to 5:00pm and Fridays from 7:30am to 4:00pm; closed weekends and holidays. You need to: 1. Complete your application, confirming you have completed the application for entry to Spring 2018 (applications with other dates will be disqualified). 2. Attach OFFICIAL high school graduation transcripts (not a diploma) or OFFICIAL GED results (graduation transcripts or GED results are not needed if you have a college degree showing on your college transcripts). Include unofficial transcripts from The College Board, if applicable (official transcript will be required if selected). 3. Attach OFFICIAL transcripts from pertinent United States colleges/universities you have attended (including Santa Ana and Santiago Canyon Colleges). o International transcripts must be evaluated, but a copy of the evaluation is permitted (an official evaluation will be required if selected). 4. Attach unofficial TEAS Version V or ATI TEAS (or HESI or PAX-RN) score sheet (results). 5. Attach other supporting documentation, if applicable. 6. Submit your application, supporting documents, and transcripts all together to the Health Sciences/ Nursing Department in person or by mail by the deadline. You are encouraged to make a copy of your application as it will not be returned. Official transcripts will be submitted to the Admissions and Records Office if you are selected to enter. All documents will be destroyed if you do not enter the program. Your application must be completed and signed with all of the materials attached or your application will not be considered. We will not check documents upon submission. We will not contact you if materials are missing. If you have submitted your application but need to add something, a new, complete application must be submitted before the deadline. Step 3 Selection Proportionally, the Students invited to enter will be selected based on: 20% of the available admission spaces for Spring 2018 will be filled with randomly selected students of the qualified applicants. 75% of the available admission spaces for Spring 2018 will be filled with students with the highest number of points. In the case of a tie in points, a lottery will be conducted. An additional 20 students will be selected as alternates. 5% of the available admission spaces for Spring 2018 will be filled with students re-entering the program. Applicants who are not selected for entry are encouraged to re-apply during the next application period (February 15 March 2, 2018). WE DO NOT MAINTAIN A WAITING LIST.
Santa Ana College Registered Nursing Program Entry to First Semester in Spring 2018 APPLICATION INFORMATION, page 3 Step 4 Acceptance Notification of Acceptance letters will be mailed no later than November 3, 2017. You must contact the Health Sciences/Nursing Office by November 11, 2017 in person, by e-mail (nursing2@sac.edu), or by phone (714-564-6825) to confirm that you will be taking one of the available spaces in Spring 2018. The notification letter will include information about two mandatory orientations. o The first mandatory orientation will be on November 28, 2017 from 1pm to 4pm, (location to be determined). o The second mandatory orientation will be in early January (date, time, and location to be determined). Acceptance to the nursing program is tentative until: o You obtain a Santa Ana College student I.D. number by applying to the college; o Official TEAS Version V/ATI TEAS/HESI/PAX-RN score sheet (results) are received. To send official TEAS results, applicants must contact ATI at www.atitesting.com to have official transcripts sent to Santa Ana College TEAS (unless you tested at Santa Ana College). To send official HESI results, applicants must contact Elsevier at https://evolve.elsevier.com to have official transcripts sent to Santa Ana College. To send official PAX-RN results, applicants must contact the National League for Nursing at www.nln.org and select Testing Services, to have official results sent to Santa Ana College. o Official AP scores from the College Board are received, if applicable. o Official evaluated international transcripts are received, if applicable. These requirements must be met by December 5, 2017 or an alternate will be invited to enter instead. Curriculum Change Attached is information about the concept based curriculum that was implemented in Spring 2017. NOTE: Any change to your contact information must be submitted in writing through e-mail (nursing2@sac.edu) or submitted to the Health Sciences/Nursing Office, R-213. If we are not able to contact you at the information you provided and/or you do not respond to our phone contact to enter within two days, your application may be disqualified or considered as an alternate. Thank you and I hope to see you in the Santa Ana College Nursing Program, Becky Miller, MSN, RN Associate Dean of Health Sciences Santa Ana College
Curriculum change implemented in Spring 2017 A major curriculum change was implemented in the first semester in Spring 2017. The faculty reviewed the original curriculum and decided that a CONCEPT-BASED CURRICULUM (CBC) would benefit our students. The CBC focuses on the major concepts involved in nursing practice. The students are asked to think more globally and apply those concepts to different but similar situations. There is more focus on what the nurse will do (implementations). Using a conceptual approach to nursing education promotes a decrease in excessive curriculum content and utilizes concepts to more efficiently distribute pertinent information, enhances student participation, and develops critical thinking skills. The curriculum allows students to learn nursing concepts in depth with greater emphasis on nursing implementations through exemplars to showcase specific diseases. It helps students link concepts that are related, discover patterns, apply new knowledge and integrate it with existing knowledge that is transferable in other contexts to prepare them for the rapid changes that occur in healthcare. To assist in learning the new content, the teaching strategies changed to a learner-focused environment. Students come to class prepared to discuss what they have learned and put into action the implementations they will do as a nurse. To support this kind of learning, the program adopted an e-textbook system by Lippincott, including on-line searchable books, streaming videos, and virtual simulations. The same textbook system is used throughout the program. Thus, the cost of the system (approximately $1300) is the only required textbook cost in the program. In Spring 2017, the program decreased to 70 units in keeping with the State of California s desire to decrease total units. The new schedule will allow both the Extended Campus Program (ECP) that is housed at St. Joseph Hospital and the Traditional Program at the Santa Ana College campus to have the same length of semester. Originally, ECP met one evening per week but for a longer number of weeks (between 16 to 21 weeks). With the CBC, ECP meets two evenings per week (Wednesdays and Thursdays) for theory. Clinical time for ECP continues on Saturdays (with some Sundays) and rare additional days as needed. The Traditional Program continues the traditional day time Wednesdays and Thursdays for theory and Mondays and/or Tuesdays for clinical time with additional days as needed. The new curriculum is set up in a series of courses over four 16-week semesters (see chart). The course descriptions are published and the curriculum was implemented following approval of the California Community College Chancellor s Office, the California Board of Registered Nursing, and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
Concept-Based Curriculum Courses and Sequencing FIRST YEAR SECOND YEAR First Semester Second Semester Third Semester Fourth Semester First these courses for 8 weeks: First these courses for 7 weeks: First these courses for 6 weeks: First these courses for 12 weeks: NRN 160 Introduction to Pharmacology (1 u) NRN 164 Family Health Concepts (2 u) NRN 261 Mental Health Concepts (1.5 u) NRN 263 Complex Concepts (3.5 u) NRN 161 Principles of Nursing Practice (2 u) NRN 164L Family Health Concepts Lab (2 u) NRN 261L Mental Health Concepts Lab (1.5 u) NRN 263L Complex Concepts Lab (2.5 u) NRN 161L Principles of Nursing Practice Lab (2.5 u) Then these courses for 8 weeks: Then these courses for 9 weeks: Then these courses for 10 weeks: Then this course for 4 weeks: NRN 162 Pharmacology (1.5 u) NRN 165 Health & Illness Concepts (2.5 u) NRN 262 Acute Concepts (3 u) NRN 264L Preceptorship (2.5 u) NRN 163 Simple Concepts (3 u) NRN 165L Health & Illness Concepts Lab (2.5 u) NRN 262L Acute Concepts Lab (3 u) NRN 163L Simple Concepts Lab (2.5 u) Semester Total: 12.5 units Semester Total: 9 units Semester Total: 9 units Semester Total: 8.5 units
Multi-criteria Admission Process - Santa Ana College-Nursing Department Entry for First Semester in Spring 2018 Applications will be accepted September 15 th through September 30 th for the Spring semester and February 15 th through March 2 nd for the Fall semester. The applications and all required documents may be hand-delivered or mailed; application and documents must be postmarked by the deadline. Incomplete applications or incomplete/ incorrect transcripts will not be accepted. The application is deemed ineligible if documents are missing or the wrong application is submitted. If an application was submitted but something needs to be added, a new complete application must be submitted before the deadline. Selected students will be provisionally accepted pending receipt of all official documents. Note: Licensed Psychiatric Technicians must meet with the Program Director or designee to determine placement. Licensed Vocational Nurses enter the third semester. Licensed Vocational Nurses are not eligible to apply for first semester. To apply, you must have: Graduated from High School, passed GED, or have a college degree, GPA average of at least 2.5 in Anatomy, Physiology, and Microbiology with each course passed with at least a grade of C or higher (sciences must have been completed within seven years; no earlier than Fall 2010), Passed English 101 with a grade of C or better, Passed the TEAS test Version V or ATI TEAS with a score of at least 62% on the first attempt, after documented remediation, or after one year from the previous attempt (HESI and PAX-RN results will be accepted). Proportionally, the Students invited to enter will be selected based on: 20% Random selection of those students who have transcripts verifying graduation from high school, GED, or college degree, completed the 3 science prerequisites with at least 2.5 GPA, passed English 101, and passed TEAS V/ATI TEAS exam 75% Highest points 5% Re-entering status Category Max Points Breakdown Academic BS/BA or higher = 8 Degree 8 AS/AA = 4 Relevant work A letter on letterhead from Human Resources or a Supervisor is required confirming hours, years, and title as proof of relevant work. 20 Points can be combined to a maximum of 20. (Only one degree will be counted) Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapy/Assistant, Medical military experience, Medical Assistant (Back Office), Healthcare-related experience (must have Direct Physical Patient Care within the last 3 years) Hours 1000 + = 20 751-999 = 16 501-750 = 12 250-500 = 8 Points Phlebotomist, Hospital-based unit clerical or telemetry staff, Healthcare related therapists (Respiratory, Radiology, Telemetry, Dental Hygienist/Assistant), Medical Assistant (Front Office) (work experience within the last 3 years) Hours Points 1000 + = 14 751-999 = 11 501-750 = 8 250-500 = 5 Other relevant work will be determined on a case-by-case review with appropriate points (0-20) assigned based on review Volunteer in Healthcare-related area = 4 (must have at least 200 hours within the last 3 years) Maximum of points for voluntary hours is 4. Changes to the criteria may occur. Updates will be posted on the website as soon as possible after the change has occurred. The update will be dated. Init 11/2010; rev 11/2012; rev 2/; rev 3/2013 update; rev/updated 6/2013; rev 9/2013; 1/2014 update; 7/2014 update; 12/2014 rev and updated; 7/2015 rev; rev. 9/2015; 1/2016 update; 7/2016 update; 12/2016 update; rev. 7/2017.
Multi-criteria Admission Process - Santa Ana College-Nursing Department, Page Two Entry for First Semester in Spring 2018 Category Max Points Breakdown GPA 51 Points can be combined to a maximum of 57 points, including bonus points. Anatomy, Physiology, and Microbiology GPA average (GPA below 2.5 = Ineligible). Each course must be passed with a C or higher. Scores Points 3.6 4.00 = 24 3.1 3.59 = 18 2.8 3.09 = 12 2.5 2.79 = 6 Note: Each science course can be repeated one time for a better grade. Courses cannot be repeated after being passed within 7 years at the same college. All 3 science courses must be completed within 7 years (completed no earlier than Fall 2010). Three bonus points will be awarded if all 3 science courses are within 4 years of the application date (science courses must have been completed between Fall 2013 and Summer 2017 for the bonus points). No penalty will be assessed for withdrawing from courses. English 101, N-RN 103 Pharmacological Concepts for Nursing (catalog description must contain nursing process and be for the Registered Nurse to be equivalent), and N-RN112 Concepts for Nursing (N-RN112 must have been taken at Santa Ana College) are awarded points as follows: 5 points for each A 3 points for each B 1 point for each C *Three bonus points will be awarded for a pharmacology course taken within two years of the application date (course must have been completed between Fall 2015 and Summer 2017). General Education courses for the Nursing degree (Math 080/081/083/084, Sociology 100, Psychology 100, Communication Studies (Speech) 102 or 145, Humanities, and American Institutions) = 2 points for each course completed. Veteran 2 DD-214 showing above a dishonorable discharge Life experiences (A letter describing each situation is required except as noted.) Fluency in a second language TEAS Version V or ATI TEAS (HESI must have math, reading, science, and English; PAX-RN must have math, reading, science, and vocabulary) 5 1 point for each area; maximum 5 points. 2 15 Disabilities First generation of family to attend college Need to work Disadvantaged social or educational environment Difficult personal or family situations or circumstances Refugee (evidence of I-94 card) Low family income (evidence of financial aid assistance) American Sign Language, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, French, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, and the various languages of the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Letter stating fluent in speaking, reading, and writing language and explaining how fluency was obtained is required. For TEAS Version V or ATI TEAS first-time testers, OR testing within 1 year but following documented remediation after the first failure, OR testing no sooner than 1 year following a failure OR testing after 1 year to improve results are awarded points as follows: Scores Points 90-100 = 15 79-89.9 = 12.5 74-78.9 = 10 69-73.9 = 7.5 66-68.9 = 5 63-65.9 = 2.5 62-62.9 = 1 (Any repeat test results that are submitted within 1 year of the original test date and not accompanied with remediation documentation will be deemed ineligible. HESI and PAX-RN results will be pro-rated; at least 70 required for HESI, 114 for PAX-RN.)
REGISTERED NURSING MULTI-CRITERIA APPLICATION ENTRY TO FIRST SEMESTER IN SPRING 2018 PLEASE PRINT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: Name: Last First Middle Maiden or previous name (s) used Cell Phone # Alternate Phone # E-mail Address Required Document Mailing Address: City State Zip Code Are you applying as a St. Joseph Hospital Employee (verification letter required) Yes No MUST BE COMPLETED (For statistical purposes only) Birth Date: (mm/dd/yyyy) Gender: (circle one) Female Male NAMES OF COLLEGES UNIVERSITIES ATTENDED (List in order, beginning with the most recent) Did You Graduate? Degree Awarded Grad Date Are you a Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) or a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)? Yes No Ethnicity (circle one): African-American, Alaskan Native, American Indian, Asian, Filipino, Hispanic, Other Non-White, Pacific Islander, White Non-Hispanic Circle one: High School grad GED College degree Primary Language at Home: Name City State NOTE: Official transcripts pertinent to earned degrees, pre-requisites, and nursing curriculum must be included with this application. FULLY COMPLETE THE TABLES BELOW WITH COURSE INFORMATION Course Term/Year Taken at (College) Course # & Course Title Units Grade Anatomy Physiology Microbiology Sciences GPA Calculate Sciences GPA: A=4 points, B=3 points, C=2 points. Add GPA points of Anatomy, Physiology and Microbiology and then divide by 3. GPA Course Term/Year Taken at (College) Course # & Course Title Units Grade English
Santa Ana College, Registered Nursing Multi-Criteria Application Entry to First Semester in Spring 2018 Page 2 Required Document Criteria Maximum Points Explanation Academic 8 BS/BA or higher = 8 points Degree AS/AA = 4 points (Only one degree will be counted) GPA 51 Sciences GPA for Anatomy, Physiology, and Microbiology. Scores Points 3.6 4.00 = 24 Points can 3.1 3.59 = 18 be 2.8 3.09 = 12 combined 2.5 2.79 = 6 to a 3 bonus points will be awarded if all 3 science courses are within 4 maximum years of the application date (between Fall 2013 and Summer 2017) of 57 Note: points, All 3 science courses must be completed within 7 years (no including earlier than Fall 2010) and require a grade of C or higher, with bonus an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher. points. Each prerequisite can be repeated one time for a better grade. No penalty will be assessed for withdrawing from courses. 5 points for each A, 3 points for each B, 1 point for each C*: English 101 (must be from a United States Institution) NRN 103 Pharmacological Concepts for Nursing (catalog description must contain nursing process and be for the Registered Nurse) NRN 112 Concepts for Nursing (must have been taken at SAC) 3 bonus points will be awarded if the pharmacology course is within 2 years of the application date (between Fall 2015 and Summer 2017). * English 101, NRN 103, and NRN 112 require a C or higher. Required Documentation Official transcripts Official transcripts Official transcripts Your Points TEAS V/ATI TEAS HESI (must have math, reading, science, English) PAX-RN (must have math, reading, science, vocabulary) 2 points for a General Education course completed in each category, for the Nursing degree (or equivalency), with a C or higher: Sociology 100/100H, Psychology 100/100H, Humanities, Math 080/081/083/084 or higher, Communication Studies (Speech) 102 or 145, American Institutions course. See SAC Catalog, www.sac.edu for corresponding course options. 15 For first-time testers OR testing within 1 year but following documented remediation after the first failure (attach evidence) OR testing after 1 year following a failure OR testing after 1 year to improve results: Scores Points 90 100 = 15 79 89.99 = 12.5 74 78.99 = 10 69 73.99 = 7.5 66 68.99 = 5 63 65.99 = 2.5 62 62.99 = 1 < 62 = Ineligible (HESI and PAX-RN results will be pro-rated; at least 70 required for HESI, 114 for PAX-RN.) Official transcripts Unofficial copy of TEAS, HESI, or PAX- RN results (Any repeat test results that are submitted within 1 year of the original test date and not accompanied with remediation documentation will be deemed ineligible.)
Santa Ana College, Registered Nursing Multi-Criteria Application Entry to First Semester in Spring 2018 Page 3 Required Document Criteria Relevant Work Maximum Points 20 Points can be combined to a maximum of 20 points. Explanation Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, Medical military experience, Medical Assistant (Back Office), Healthcare-related experience Hours Points 1000 + = 20 751-999 = 16 501-750 = 12 250-500 = 8 Phlebotomist, Hospital-based unit clerical or telemetry staff, Healthcare related therapists (Respiratory, Physical Therapy, Radiology, Telemetry, Dental Hygienist/Assistant), Medical Assistant (Front Office) (work experience within the last 3 years) Hours Points 1000 + = 14 751-999 = 11 501-750 = 8 250-500 = 5 Required Documentation Letter on letterhead from Human Resources or Supervisor confirming hours within last 3 years and title as proof of relevant work experience (information about actual job duties is helpful). Your Points Other relevant work will be evaluated and determined on a case-bycase basis = 0-20 points Volunteer in a Healthcare related area = 4 points (must have at least 200 hours within the last 3 years; maximum 4 points for volunteering) Veteran 2 DD-214 showing above a dishonorable discharge DD-214 Life experience Fluency in a second language Total Points 5 1 point for each area; can be combined to a maximum of 5 points. Disabilities First generation of family to attend college Need to work Disadvantaged social or educational environment Difficult personal or family situations or circumstances Refugee (copy of I-94 card is required) Low family income (evidence of fee waivers from any college or CalWORKs/Federal Aid recipient within the last 3 years or current student Financial Aid letter or documentation from FAFSA of Expected Family Contribution (EFC) less than $4995 is required) 2 American Sign Language, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, French, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, and the various languages of the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Letter identifying categories claimed and description of the area(s) except as noted for refugee status and low family income Letter stating fluent in speaking, reading, and writing language and explaining how fluency was obtained I certify that my answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge for all pages of this application. If this application leads to enrollment, I understand that false or misleading information in my application may result in denial of admission and/or dismissal from the nursing program. Applicant Signature Date
Santa Ana College Registered Nursing Program APPLICANT S CHECKLIST Entry: Spring 2018 This Checklist is to assist you as you gather your paperwork. Application materials listed below are to be received by Santa Ana College, Health Sciences/Nursing Office (see contact information at the bottom of this checklist) between September 15 th through September 30 th (postmark accepted): A) Application Submit all required documents of the Registered Nursing Program Student Application. Application must be completed accurately, honestly, and signed. Confirm the application being submitted is for entry to Spring 2018; other applications will be disqualified. B) Official Transcripts (in a sealed, un-opened envelope) High School/GED and any pertinent Colleges/Universities attended (if you have a college degree showing on your college transcripts, then the high school/ged transcripts are not required). Unofficial AP scores from The College Board must be included, if applicable. Upon acceptance to the program, official AP scores must be received by December 5, 2017. Unofficial evaluated international transcripts must be included, if applicable. Upon acceptance to the program, official evaluated international transcripts must be received by December 5, 2017. C) Unofficial Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) Version V or ATI TEAS Results (HESI and PAX-RN will be accepted) Submit results of: The first time you took the test OR Testing within 1 year but following documented remediation after the first failure (attach evidence of remediation) OR Testing after 1 year following a failure OR Testing after 1 year to improve results (only the most recent results will be accepted if you have re-taken the test to improve the results). Upon acceptance to the program, you must contact the appropriate organization to send official TEAS Version V/ATI TEAS/HESI/PAX-RN score sheet (results); official results must be received by December 5, 2017. D) St. Joseph Hospital Employment Verification (if applicable) Letter on letterhead from Human Resources confirming current employment and for at least 6 months. E) F) G) H) Proof of Relevant Work Experience (if applicable) Letter on letterhead from Human Resources or Supervisor confirming hours within last 3 years, and title/duties. Veteran status (if applicable) Copy of DD-214 showing above a dishonorable discharge. Statement of Relevant Life Experience (if applicable) Letter to identify and describe the life experience(s) being claimed. Refugee Status (if applicable) Copy of an I-94 Arrival/Departure Card. I) Low Family Income (if applicable) Evidence of fee waivers or CalWORKs recipient within the last 3 years, current student Financial Aid letter, or EFC $4995. J) Proficiency in a Second Language (if applicable) Letter stating fluent in speaking, reading, and writing language and explaining how fluency was obtained. Santa Ana College, Health Sciences/Nursing Department, R-213 1530 W. 17 th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706-3398 Phone: (714) 564-6825 e-mail: Nursing2@sac.edu