Associate Degree in Nursing

Associate Degree in Nursing 2017-2018 Dear Prospective Nursing Student: We are pleased you are interested in the Nursing Program at Mid Michigan Community College. This packet is designed to provide you with information about the program, admission process, and curriculum requirements for the Nursing Program. I look forward to meeting you to further explain the field of nursing and other recommendations for your success in obtaining your goal of becoming a Nurse. Good luck on your studies. Sincerely, Barb Wieszciecinski, MSN, RN Nursing Program Director Revised 5.16.17 SG PAGE 1

APPLYING TO MMCC Each step needs to be completed in order: 1. Admissions Application to MMCC submitted. 2. 3. 4. 5. Placement testing Schedule an appointment with the Library Learning Services (LLS) by emailing llstestproctors@midmich.edu. If preferred, call to schedule placement testing at (989) 386-6677 for Harrison or (989) 773-6622 ext. 287 for Mt. Pleasant. Advising All incoming students must meet with an MMCC advisor for degree planning and course selection. Advising is available by appointment during regular business hours. Transfer students are also required to meet with an advisor. Please call for an appointment with an advisor: (989) 386-6622 ext. 100. Watch the Nursing Information Session video online at www.midmich.edu/nursing OR attending a faceto-face Nursing Information Session by registering online at www.midmich.edu/nursing Register for prerequisite classes. WAITLIST There is no waitlist for the nursing program. Selection is based on completion of prerequisites and a selective admission criterion. See more information below. PREREQUISITE REQUIREMENTS All Nursing Student Candidates: Completion of all prerequisites courses and highly recommended courses listed on the Curriculum Guide with a minimum grade of C with the exception of Anatomy and Physiology courses which require a minimum grade of B-. BIO 141 and BIO 142 must be taken at the same school. Anatomy and Physiology courses cannot be older than five years from the date the student formally begins the program. Prerequisites may only be taken twice and withdrawals count as an attempt of taking the class. Please follow rules of the exemption policy if prerequisites have been taken more than twice. It is the students responsibility to make sure all MMCC credits, transfer credits, test outs, are all in order by the application deadline. This can be done by making an appointment with an advisor. SELECTIVE ADMISSIONS MMCC admits students to the Nursing Program under a Selective Admission Process. The criteria for admission will be based on: GPA in pre-requisite courses (35% of total) Entrance Testing (35% of total) Number of credits taken at MMCC (10% of total) Previous earned degrees (10% of total) Previous health care experience (10% of total) Bonus points for highly recommended courses NURSING ADMISSION DATES AND DEADLINES FALL ADMISSIONS Harrison Campus WINTER ADMISSIONS Mt. Pleasant Doan Campus (Begins in January) (Begins in August) Submit Applications Online December-February June-August Entrance Testing February July Applications due and prerequisites March 1 st Last Friday in August completed *or the following business day if March 1 st lands on a weekend Letters of acceptance/denial emailed April September Revised 5.16.17 SG PAGE 2

APPLICATIONS Students are only eligible to apply for the nursing program AFTER prerequisite courses are completed. Applications are available on the MMCC Nursing Website www.midmich.edu/nursing. Please make sure you are applying for the appropriate cohort, during the appropriate application months (see dates and deadlines above). Students will be informed via email of acceptance or denial. Students that are not admitted may reapply. Students may apply as many times as they choose. ENTRANCE TESTING HESI Admission Assessment (A2) Exam The HESI A2 Exam is an admission requirement for all applicants to MMCC s ADN Nursing Program. The HESI A2 Exam consists of six academic exams and a personality profile that identifies the applicant s learning style. All applicants for the Nursing Program are required to complete the HESI A2 Exam prior to admission. Total time allotted to complete the exam is 5.25 hours. Applicants must schedule the exam online prior to the testing date at www.midmich.edu/nursing English Language Exam 1 Reading Comprehension Exam 2 Vocabulary & General Knowledge Exam 3 Grammar Math Exam 4 Basic Math Skills Science Exam 5 Biology Exam 6 Anatomy & Physiology Personality Profile Personality Profile Learning Style Critical Thinking Only the English, Math and Science subtests are scored. The results of the Personality Profile sunsets are for the benefit of the student in helping to understand their learnings and personality style and are not calculated in the overall score. Register for the exam at www.midmich.edu/nursing; choose the date you would like to take the exam. Once registered, go to the cashier s office at either Harrison or Mt. Pleasant and pay a $60.00 fee and obtain a receipt. Keep the receipt as it will need to be presented on the day of the exam. There is a study booklet, Admission Assessment Exam Review (Elsevier Health Services), can be purchased at each MMCC Bookstore or online. Please note that Physics and Chemistry will not be included in testing. Admission Assessment Exam Review, 4th Edition, ISBN: 9780323353786 On the day of the exam, arrive 15 minutes early. Bring only photo identification and receipt to testing. Testing supplies will be issued, including paper and a pencil. Do not bring any personal items to testing. Calculators are not allowed to be used for the exam. The exam is all on a computer, and calculator use is allowed. Students have the option to retake the test one time but must wait for four months to retest. Students will retest with a different version of the exam no student will have the same exam items twice. A retesting fee of $60.00 will be charged. Students can take the HESI A2 Exam a maximum of twice. Scores from other schools will not be accepted Revised 5.16.17 SG PAGE 3

PREVIOUSLY EARNED DEGREE Only one previous earned degree will be accepted. Documentation, per transcript, MUST be provided when applying, to support earned degree. Students that have submitted an official transcript to MMCC when transferring MUST make sure that the transcript states proof of the earned degree. CREDITS AT MMCC Indicate number of credits successfully completed at MMCC. Transfer credits are not accepted, only any course that a student passed at MMCC, whether it is a prerequisite or not. PREVIOUS HEALTH CARE EXPERIENCE All health care experience MUST be provided by documentation of job description, length of service, and hours per week from supervisor on agency letterhead for work/volunteering completed in the past 5 years. All direct/indirect care must be for a minimum of 4 months and must be documented as such from the employer. All volunteering in a healthcare setting must be for a minimum of 40 hours and must be documented by the supervisor. Letters of healthcare experience must be included with application. Completing the Certified Nurse Aid or any other training course does not qualify as work experience; you must be working in that profession. DRUG SCREENING Drug screenings are mandatory for all Health Sciences programs students. This is at the students expense and not covered by MMCC. Students will receive a packet of information and instructions once accepted into the program. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK The enactment of the revised Public Health Code effective April 1, 2006 now requires that all health care providers have a criminal background check (CBC) with fingerprinting that includes an FBI check. Based on this legislation, students final acceptance into the nursing program may be affected by the results of this background check. This will be at the students expense and must be completed prior to the beginning of the semester. The CBC is at the students expense and not covered by MMCC. Students will receive a packet once accepted into the program. Students should be aware that the Michigan Board of Nursing may deny a license to an applicant who has been convicted of a felony or certain misdemeanors or is addicted to drugs or alcohol. MMCC is not responsible if an applicant is denied licensure after completion of the nursing program. Revised 5.16.17 SG PAGE 4

NAME: STUDENT ID #: MMCC Nursing Program Admission Process Qualified Student Selection Form Criteria Points Scale Score I. GRADES GPA of pre-requisites courses : BIO 141 and BIO 142/ OR/ BIO 138 ENG 111 SPE 101 MAT 104 Maximum points allowed 35 Entrance Testing: HESI Composite Score Maximum points allowed 35 II. MMCC STUDENTS 4.0 3.90 = 35 points 3.89 3.80 = 33 points 3.79 3.70 = 31 points 3.69 3.60 = 29 points 3.59 3.50 = 27 points 3.49 3.40 = 25 points 3.39 3.30 = 23 points 3.29 3.20 = 21 points 3.19 3.10 = 19 points 3.09 3.00 = 17 points 2.99 2.90 = 15 points 2.89 2.80 = 13 points 2.79 2.70 = 11 points < 2.70 = 0 points 100% - 95% = 35 points 94.9% - 90% = 31 points 89.9% - 85% = 27 points 84.9% - 80% = 23 points 79.9% - 75% = 19 points 74.9% - 70% = 15 points <70% = 0 points Points Points Credits taken at MMCC Maximum points allowed 10 III. PREVIOUSLY EARNED DEGREES Only one previously earned degree will be accepted. Documentation, per transcript, MUST be provided when applying to support earned degree. > 30 credits = 10 points 30-20 credits = 8 points 19 10 credits = 6 points 9 4 credits = 4 points < 4 credits = 0 points Points Baccalaureate degree or higher = 10 points Associate degree = 5 points None = 0 points Points Maximum points allowed 10 IV. HEALTH CARE EXPERIENCE Revised 5.16.17 SG PAGE 5

Health Care Work Experience Direct Care: e.g. CNA, RT, EMT, paramedic, homecare aide, MA, etc. (Hands on patient care) Indirect Care: e.g. Dietary aide, ward clerk, transporter, housekeeper, medical coder/biller, etc. Health Care Volunteering MUST provide documentation of job description, length of service, and hours per week from supervisor on agency letterhead for work/volunteering completed in the past 5 years. All direct/indirect care must be for a minimum of 4 months and must be documented as such from the employer. All volunteering in a healthcare setting must be for a minimum of 40 hours and must be documented as such from a supervisor. Only one category of Health Care Work Experience will be accepted. In home care of family/friends is not accepted as volunteering. Maximum points allowed 10 Direct care = 10 points Indirect care = 5 points Health Care Volunteering = 5 points None = 0 points Points V. BONUS POINTS Bonus Points CHM 105, CHM 106, or CHM 111 BIO 210 ALH 100 Maximum points allowed= 10 CHM 105, CHM 106 or CHM 111 = 4 points BIO 210 = 4 points ALH 100 = 2 points TOTAL POINTS Points All supporting documents MUST be received in the nursing office prior to the admission deadline. Late documents will NOT be accepted for consideration and students will need to reapply for the next admission cycle. Final acceptance into the nursing program is pending until students completes and has a clear criminal background check and drug screening. All admission decisions made by the Nursing Admissions Committee are final. Students will be notified via email of acceptance or denial to the program. The email address listed on the application will be used to send acceptance or denial letters. Revised 5.16.17 SG PAGE 6

NUR.ADN//NUR.ADN2 04/14/2017 2017-2018 Version Credit hours Contact/Billing Hours Course # Course Title Pre-requisites Communication Skills (Group I) - 6 credit hours o ENG 111 3 3 Freshman English Composition Placement into ENG 111 or ENG 110 with a minimum grade of C o SPE 101 3 3 Fundamentals of Communication OR SPE 257 3 3 Public Speaking Science and Mathematics (Group II) - 9 credit hours o BIO 138 6 8 Human Anatomy & Physiology Minimum grade of "C" in BIO 101 OR BIO 141 4 5 Anatomy & Physiology I Minimum grade of "C" in BIO 101 AND BIO 142 4 5 Anatomy & Physiology II BIO 141 o MAT 104 3 3 Basic Algebra Minimum grade of C in MAT 101 or minimum grade of C in MAT 102 OR equivalent Social Sciences (Group III) - 3 credit hours o SSC 200 3 3 The Social Sciences & Contemporary America ENG 111 and either SPE 101 or 257 (minimum grade of "C" in each) Humanities and Fine Arts (Group IV) - 3 credit hours o HUM 200 3 3 Modernity & Culture ENG 111 and either SPE 101 or 257 (minimum grade of "C" in each) Highly Recommended Group - 10 credit hours o ALH 100 2 2 Medical Terminology o CHM 106 4 5 Organic & Biochemistry for Allied Health ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN NURSING You, as a student, are responsible for meeting requirements for your curriculum. Your advisor is available for consultation. At least 15 of these credit hours must be taken at MMCC. A minimum of 65 credits is required to complete this program. Prerequisites to apply to the Nursing Program: Completion of Group I and Group II courses. See reverse (print) or page 2 (digital) for important program notes. Proven competency in basic chemistry by earning a minimum grade of C in CHM 105 (or an equivalent college chemistry course), earning a minimum grade of B or better in a High School chemistry course (within the last 3 years), or with permission from the instructor o BIO 210 4 6 Microbiology BIO 101 with a minimum grade of C, OR High School Advanced Placement Biology course, completed within the past 3 years, with a minumum grade of "B". Applied Arts & Sciences (Group V) - 44 credit hours o NUR 101 8.5 14.5 Foundations in Nursing Admission to the Nursing Program, Corequisites: NUR 150, NUR 151 o NUR 150 3 3 Pharmacology in Nursing Admission to the Nursing Program, Corequisites: NUR 101, NUR 151 o NUR 151 0.5 1 Assessment in Nursing Admission to the Nursing Program, Corequisites: NUR 101, NUR 150 o NUR 102 7 13 Adult Health I Successful completion of NUR 101, NUR 150, NUR 151, Corequisites: NUR 103 o NUR 103 3 5 Mental Health Nursing Successful completion of NUR 101, NUR 150, NUR 151, Corequisites: NUR 102 o NUR 202 6 10 Adult Health II Successful completion of NUR 102, NUR 103, Corequisites: NUR 203 o NUR 203 5 9 Family Centered Nursing Successful completion of NUR 102, NUR 103, Corequisites: NUR 202 o NUR 204 6 10 Adult Health III Successful completion of NUR 202, NUR 203, Corequisites: NUR 227 o NUR 227 2 2 Leadership in Nursing Successful completion of NUR 202, NUR 203, Corequisites: NUR 204 o NUR 229 3 9 Capstone Successful completion of all NUR courses, HUM 200, SSC 200, Corequisites: None

NUR.ADN//NUR.ADN2 04/14/2017 2017-2018 Version ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN NURSING NOTE: All NUR courses in a semester must be passed with a minimum grade of 78% to progress to the next semester. For those intending to transfer, it is strongly recommended to take BIO.141 and BIO.142. Please speak with your advisor or Nursing Director. BIO. 138, BIO. 141 & BIO. 142 courses must be passed with a minimum grade of B- to enter the program. BIO. 141 & BIO. 142 courses must also be taken at the same institution. If students have taken BIO. 138, BIO. 141 & BIO. 142 courses prior to admission to the Nursing Program, the courses must have been completed within five (5) years of the date the student formally begins the Nursing Program. Prerequisites may be repeated only once, which includes withdrawals. NOTE: Admissions to the MMCC Nursing Program is based on a Selective Admission Process. Highly Recommended Courses will be awarded additional bonus points toward overall admission score. For further information contact the Nursing Department. Final acceptance into the nursing program is based on results of a criminal background check and urine drug screen. NOTE: All NUR courses require a signature on the registration form from the Director of Nursing. Entry level students will receive this form at the orientation scheduled for incoming nursing students. FALL COHORT WINTER COHORT Fall Semester: Total (12) Credits Winter Semester: Total (12) Credits NUR 101: Foundations in Nursing (8.5) Credits NUR 101: Foundations in Nursing (8.5) Credits NUR 150: Pharmacology in Nursing (3) Credits NUR 150: Pharmacology in Nursing (3) Credits NUR 151: Assessment in Nursing (0.5) Credits NUR 151: Assessment in Nursing (0.5) Credits Winter Semester: Total (13) Credits Fall Semester: (13) Credits NUR 102: Adult Health I (7) Credits NUR 102: Adult Health I (7) Credits NUR 103 Mental Health Nursing (3) Credits NUR 103 Mental Health Nursing (3) Credits SSC 200: The Social Sciences & Contemporary (3) Credits SSC 200: The Social Sciences & Contemporary (3) Credits America (Recommended this Semester) America (Recommended this Semester) Fall Semester: Total (14) Credits Winter Semester: Total (14) Credits NUR 202: Adult Health II (6) Credits NUR 202: Adult Health II (6) Credits NUR 203: Family Centered Nursing (5) Credits NUR 203: Family Centered Nursing (5) Credits HUM 200: Modernity & Culture (Recommended (3) Credits HUM 200: Modernity & Culture (Recommended (3) Credits this Semester) this Semester) Winter Semester: Total (11) Credits Fall Semester: Total (11) Credits NUR 204: Adult Health III (6) Credits NUR 204: Adult Health III (6) Credits NUR 227: Leadership in Nursing (2) Credits NUR 227: Leadership in Nursing (2) Credits NUR 229: Capstone (3) Credits NUR 229: Capstone (3) Credits * NUR 229 is completed during the last 6 weeks of the semester * NUR 229 is completed during the last 6 weeks of the semester

MID MICHIGAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE Admissions Office: 386-6661 1375 S. Clare Ave. Harrison, MI 48625 admissions@midmich.edu midmich.edu NURSING PROGRAM CURRICULUM GUIDESHEETS Nursing CAREER DESCRIPTION Registered nurses, also known as RNs, are the most well-known of the various types of nursing professionals. They require more education than licensed practical nurses and usually take on a wider range of responsibilities. MMCC s PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Many registered nurses are involved in providing direct patient care. However, their work might also include a variety of other duties. For example, they may present health information to large groups of people, perform urgent procedures in an emergency department, manage and instruct 100 other nurses in a large teaching hospital, or teach and do research at a college. Associate Degree for the Registered Nurse O n-site clinical training in area hospitals Training in a Clinical Simulation Center on actual medical equipment and simulation environments Train and learn from working area professionals in this medical field Program is approved by the Michigan State Board of Nursing The graduate will be eligible to apply for the National Council Their work with patients can be divided into four general duties. First, they assess patients physical, mental, and emotional health status. This involves collecting information on patients personal, family, and community background; taking blood pressure, temperature, and other vital signs; and performing basic physical exams. MICHIGAN WAGES Next, nurses help design and carry out treatment plans for patients. This could mean bandaging a wound, giving medications or injections, coordinating treatments with other health care professionals, or referring a patient to another caregiver. Third, nurses monitor the results of treatments to see if the medical problem has been taken care of and to make sure that the patient is satisfied. Finally, nurses keep patients and their families informed about their medical options and educate them about health issues like nutrition, personal hygiene, and lifestyle choices. Licensing Examination (NCLEX-RN) for the Registered Nurse Registered nurses typically earn between $44,000 and $94,000 a year, with the median annual salary being approximately $64,000. However, they can make even more by doing overtime work. Nurses also receive pay for being on-call, which means they are ready to come into work on a moment s notice if needed. Earnings vary with education level, experience, and type of workplace. Nurses also maintain records, such as patients charts, and supervise licensed practical nurses and other health support staff. MICHIGAN JOBS OUTLOOK ** NURSING Employment 2008 2018 87,250 104,860 Change Number 17,610 % 20.2 Annual Average Openings Total 3,285 Growth 1,761 Replacement 1,524 Contact the Admissions Office at 989.386.6661 or email admissions@midmich.edu. Visit these websites for more information: midmich.edu/admissions midmich.edu/getmore Information on wages & job outlook from CareerCruising.com is a registered trade-mark of Anaca Technologies Ltd. - Anaca Technologies Ltd. 1999-2008. All rights reserved. ** Source: Michigan Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth, Bureau of Labor Market Information and Strategic Initiatives, http://www.milmi.org MID MICHIGAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE Nurses have many options. They can choose to specialize in certain areas, such as surgery (assisting in the operating room), pediatrics (working with children), critical care (working in the intensive care unit), psychiatric nursing (working with the mentally ill), or geriatrics (working with older people). Nurses can work with individuals, families, or communities.