Ivy Tech Community College Nursing Programs Gary Campus Valparaiso Campus

Fall, 2009 Ivy Tech Community College Nursing Programs Gary Campus Valparaiso Campus Thank you for your inquiry into the Ivy Tech Community College Northwest nursing programs, including the Associate of Science in Nursing Programs, both traditional and transitional, and the Practical Nursing Program. The Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) Program is designed to accommodate two groups of students. Those who are entering a nursing program for the first time (TRADITIONAL) and licensed practical nurses seeking upward mobility to the associate-degree level (TRANSITIONAL). The Practical Nursing Program course of study leads to a technical certificate. All students are encouraged to work closely with a nursing advisor to plan their course schedules and admission activities. For the full Overview and Application Process Handbook please visit the Ivy Tech Community College Northwest Region website at http://www.ivytech.edu/northwest/schools/health/index.h tml Please be sure to review the entire handbook, particularly the Essential Functions of Nursing Students and the Indiana State Board of Nursing Licensure Eligibility Requirements. Updated 8/8/2008 Updated Fall, 2009 1

Admission Process: Ivy Tech Community College General Education Requirements for Nursing 1) College Application w/ official copy of GED/HS/College transcript(s) 2) Assessment testing or substitution 3) New student orientation and registration 4) Mandatory Nursing Information Session 5) Required pre-requisite courses (APHY 101; APHY102; ENGL 111; PSYC 101) 6) TEAS test completion by deadline date 7) Nursing Program Application by deadline date POINT ALLOCATION FOR SELECTIVE ADMISSIONS CRITERIA The following four courses are allocated points for the nursing selection process: (A=30 pts B = 20 pts C = 10 pts) Grade Course Credits Requirements to begin Pre-requisites Points (C ) ASN & PNU programs (Grade of C or higher) ENGL 111 3 English Composition ENGL 025*/ENGL 032* PSYC 101 3 Introduction to Psychology ENGL 025*/ENGL 032*/ MATH 044* APHY 101 3 Anatomy & Physiology I ENGL 025*/ENGL 032*/MATH 050* APHY 102 3 Anatomy & Physiology II APHY 101 & MATH 050* Test of Essential Academic Skills TEAS Minimum scores: Reading= 80%; Math=60%; Science=60%; English=70% Points equal "Adjusted Individual Total Score" from test Resident of region at time of program application (3 pts) Total points The following course is a co-requisite of the nursing program of study (PN and ASN) IVYT 1XX 1 College/Life-skills Course requirement ENGL 025*/ENGL 032*/MATH 044* Additional Co-Requisite Course Requirements for the ASN Program Grade Course Credits Additional required courses for ASN Pre-requisites (C ) (No points) (Grade of C or higher) Choose ENGL 112 3 Exposition and Persuasion ENGL 111 one ENGL 211 3 Technical Writing ENGL 111 Choose COMM 101 3 Fundamentals of Public Speaking ENG 025*/ENG 032* one COMM 102 3 Intro to Interpersonal Communication ENG 025*/ENG 032* SOCI 111 3 Introduction to Sociology ENGL 025*/ENGL 032*/MATH 044* Choose SOCI 164 3 Introduction to Multicultural Studies ENGL 025*/ENGL 032* one PSYC 201 3 Lifespan Development ENGL 111 & PSYC 101 PSYC 205 3 Abnormal Psychology ENGL 111 & PSYC 101 Choose MATH 117 3 The Art of Geometry MATH 050 OR MATH 070 one MATH 118 3 Concepts in Mathematics MATH 050 OR MATH 080 APHY 201 4 Advanced Human Physiology APHY 101 & APHY 102 BIOL 201 4 General Microbiology APHY 101 or BIOL 101 & MATH 050* Choose OR BIOL 211 3 General Microbiology I APHY101 or BIOL 101 or BIOL 105 & MATH 050* two CHEM 101 3 Introductory Chemistry I ENGL 025*/ENGL 032*/MATH 050 OR CHEM 111 4 Chemistry I ENGL 025*/ENGL 032*/MATH 111 PHYS 101 4 Physics I MATH 121 or MATH 131 or MATH 134 or MATH 137 *demonstrated competency through appropriate assessment or earning a grade of "C" or better Students with a criminal history and/or a positive drug screen may not be eligible to participate in nursing clinicals, obtain nursing state licensure, or be employed by a healthcare facility. Updated Fall, 2009 2 Revised 7/24/08

NURSING CURRICULUM PRACTICAL NURSING, TRADITIONAL ASN PROGRAM GEN ED PRE REQS: GEN ED CO REQS: PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM ENGL 111 English Composition PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology APHY 101 Anatomy and Physiology I APHY 102 Anatomy and Physiology II IVYT XXX Life Skills TRADITIONAL ASN PROGRAM ENGL 111 English Composition PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology APHY 101 Anatomy and Physiology I APHY 102 Anatomy and Physiology II IVYT XXX Life Skills English: ENGL 112 or ENGL 211 Social Science: SOCI 111, SOCI 164, PSYC 201, or PSYC C205 Math: MATH 117, MATH 118 Natural Science (SELECT TWO): APHY 201, CHEM 101 or 111, BIOL 201 or 211, or PHYS 101 Communication: COMM 101 or COMM 102 SEM SEM 1 NRSG 100 Fundamentals of Nursing NRSG 101 Fundamentals of Nursing Lab 1 NRSG 100 Fundamentals of Nursing NRSG 101 Fundamentals of Nursing Lab 1 NRSG 102 Medical Surgical Nursing I NRSG 103 Medical Surgical Nursing I Lab NRSG 105 Medical Surgical Nursing I Clinical 1 NRSG 102 Medical Surgical Nursing I NRSG 103 Medical Surgical Nursing I Lab NRSG 105 Medical Surgical Nursing I Clinical 1 NRSG 106 Pharmacology for Nursing 1 NRSG 106 Pharmacology for Nursing 2 NRSG 110 Medical Surgical Nursing II NRSG 111 Medical Surgical Nursing II Clinical 2 NRSG 110 Medical Surgical Nursing II NRSG 111 Medical Surgical Nursing II Clinical 2 NRSG 114 Healthcare Concepts in Nursing 2 NRSG 114 Healthcare Concepts in Nursing 2 OR 3 NRSG 112 Maternal Child Nursing NRSG 113 Maternal Child Nursing Clinical 2 NRSG 112 Maternal Child Nursing NRSG 113 Maternal Child Nursing Clinical 2 OR 3 NRSG 116 Geriatric/Complex Medical Surgical Nursing for the Practical Nurse NRSG 117 Geriatric/Complex Medical Surgical Nursing for the Practical Nurse Clinical 3 OR 4 NRSG 200 Complex Medical Surgical Nursing for the ASN NRSG 201 Complex Medical Surgical Nursing for the ASN Clinical 3 OR 4 NRSG 202 Nursing Care of the Complex Family NRSG 203 Nursing Care of the Complex Family Clinical 3 OR 4 NRSG 204 Psychiatric Nursing NRSG 205 Psychiatric Nursing Clinical Updated Fall, 2009 3

NURSING CURRICULUM TRANSITIONAL ASN PROGRAM GEN ED PRE REQS: GEN ED CO REQS: ASN TRANSITIONAL PROGRAM FOR LPNs ENGL 111 English Composition PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology APHY 101 Anatomy and Physiology I APHY 102 Anatomy and Physiology II IVYT XXX Life Skills English: ENGL 112 or ENGL 211 Social Science: SOCI 111, SOCI 164, PSYC 201, or PSYC C205 Math: MATH 117, MATH 118 Natural Science (SELECT TWO): APHY 201, CHEM 101 or 111, BIOL 201 or 211, or PHYS 101 Communication: COMM 101 or COMM 102 SEM ITCC PN Graduate Within 2 years of Graduation Who Has Taken NRSG 100, 101, 102, 103, 105, 106, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 116, 117 1 or 2 NRSG 200 Complex Medical Surgical Nursing for the ASN NRSG 201 Complex Medical Surgical Nursing for the ASN Clinical 1 or 2 NRSG 202 Nursing Care of the Complex Family NRSG 203 Nursing Care of the Complex Family Clinical 1 or 2 NRSG 204 Psychiatric Nursing NRSG 205 Psychiatric Nursing Clinical SEM LPN > 2 YEARS POST GRADUATION; PN GRAD ON OLD CURRICULUM; PN GRAD EXTERNAL PN PROGRAM 1 NRSG 106 Pharmacology for Nursing (If not taken in PN Program) 1 NRSG 120 Transition to ASN for LPNS 2 or 3 NRSG 200 Complex Medical Surgical Nursing for the ASN NRSG 201 Complex Medical Surgical Nursing for the ASN Clinical 2 or 3 NRSG 202 Nursing Care of the Complex Family NRSG 203 Nursing Care of the Complex Family Clinical 2 or 3 NRSG 204 Psychiatric Nursing NRSG 205 Psychiatric Nursing Clinical Updated Fall, 2009 4

15 ADMISSION, PROGRESSION, AND GRADUATION POLICIES COLLEGE-WIDE NURSING HHS TEMPLATE I. Admission / Selection A. Admission to the College and the program follow statewide policy. (1.1SAP- Admissions) Consistent with Indiana State Board of Nursing requirements, an official high school transcript from a state- approved high school or its equivalent, or original GED test scores must be on file. B. Assessment testing or substitution C. New student orientation and registration D. Mandatory Nursing Information Session E. Nursing Program Application (1) A completed application must be submitted to each program and region for which application is being made. (2) Copies of college transcripts, including Ivy Tech must be attached to each completed application. (3) Consistent with Indiana State Board of Nursing requirements, an official high school transcript from a state- approved high school or its equivalent, or original GED test scores must be on file. These must be provided in the nursing application packet. F. Required pre-requisite courses (APHY 101; APHY 102; ENGL 111, PSYC 101) (1) Points will be assigned for grades earned in the prerequisite courses completed. (Per ISBN 848 IAC 1-2-22, all courses in the curriculum must be completed with a grade of C or better) A = 30 points B= 20 points C= 10 points (2) Points will NOT be awarded for courses taken in the semester immediately preceding the program start. (3) Points for verified credit received for advanced placement testing scores (CLEP, DANTES, etc.) that meet or exceed passing standard level will be awarded at the C grade equivalent. (4) Points for verified credit from High School AP placement courses will be determined from the grade on the high school transcript for the course(s) that allowed advance placement credit. It is the student s responsibility to include a copy of the high school transcript in the nursing application packet; otherwise points will be awarded at the C equivalent. (5) Statewide equivalency for all prerequisite courses will be established for public and private colleges and universities within Indiana and in contiguous states. The deadline for submitting transcripts from other Colleges for consideration of spring course points for fall admission is May 16. For spring and summer admission applications, transcripts must be submitted by the Updated Fall, 2009 5

application deadline dates (September 1 for spring admission and February 1 for summer admission). G. TEAS test completion: Applicants must complete the TEAS exam. (1) The TEAS may be taken up to 3 (three) times in a two year period regardless of the testing location. Only the first three scores will be considered. (2) There must be at least 30 (thirty) days between the test dates. (3) The student must pay the approved testing fee each time. (4) Exam scores will be valid for 2 (two) years from the date of the initial TEAS test. Applicants to the LPN to ASN Transition Program who were admitted to the Ivy Tech Practical Nursing Program on or after January 1, 2007 and who are applying to the Transition program within 2 years of graduation from the PN program may use the TEAS scores they used for admission to the PN program. (5) TEAS tests will include all four test components listed below. (6) All components must meet the passing standards. Scores from multiple tests will not be combined to meet the standard. (7) Applicants must meet or exceed the following scores: a. Reading 80% b. Math 60% c. Science 60% d. English 70% (8) Adjusted Composite Score will be used for determination of points for the selection process. (9) The individual sections scores and composite score will be rounded using standard rounding practices (.1-.4 rounded down and.5-.9 rounded up). H. Region of residence: Three (3) points will be awarded to residents applying to their own region. I. Rank order of applicants (1) Applicants will be rank ordered (highest to lowest score) by summing the following scores: a. The TEAS Adjusted Composite Score b. Points allotted to the grades of the completed general education prerequisite courses c. Points for region of residence d. In the event of a tie score, one (1) point for each ITCC completed general education prerequisite course will be added to the total score e. If #4 does not break the tie, the absolute TEAS scores (not rounded) will be used and if necessary the date of program application will be used. (2) Applicants having the highest scores will be offered admission to the program according to the number of clinical spots available. J. Students have the opportunity to apply to each program. Class selection will be made separately. The ASN program will be selected first and the mail notifications sent. The PN program selection process will follow 16 Updated Fall, 2009 6

17 with a new set of applications. This process will assure that the most qualified individuals are chosen for each program. Applications for the Traditional ASN program from students who are currently enrolled in the PN program will not be considered. K. PN-TO-ASN TRANSITION STUDENT SELECTION: The PN to ASN transition student must complete the steps listed above. In Addition, the following must also be completed: (1) Applicant must hold a current, unencumbered license or eligibility for LPN status in the state of Indiana. A copy of the license must be provided to the nursing program with application submission. A current out-of-state license will be accepted with the application; however, if the applicant is admitted to the program, a current unencumbered Indiana license must be submitted by the first day of the program. (2) The same Selection Decision scoring process listed above will be utilized to rank-order candidates. (3) Students who have graduated from the ITCC Practical Nursing program on the previous curriculum, those who graduated ITCC Practical Nursing program on the current curriculum but are more than two years post-graduation, and those students who have graduated from an external institution will be required to take the NRSG 120 Transition to ASN for LPN course. (4) Students who have not had a separate equivalent Pharmacology in their Practical Nursing curriculum will be required to take NRSG 106 Pharmacology as a co-requisite with NRSG 120. L. Paramedic to ASN Transition Student Selection: (1) The Paramedic to ASN transition student must complete the steps listed above. (2) In addition, the following must also be completed: (3) Applicant must hold current, unencumbered Indiana PMT certification or registration. A copy must be provided to the nursing program by the first day of the Transition course. (4) The same Selection Decision scoring process listed above will be utilized to rank-order candidates M. CNA advanced placement for NRSG 101 (1) Applicant must hold a current certification. A copy must be provided to the nursing program with application submission. (2) Applicant must also submit documentation of CNA employment within the last two years with the application to the program. Documentation must be on the employing agency s letterhead. Updated Fall, 2009 7

18 N. Acceptance Timeline (1) Letters of acceptance will be sent to students utilizing the following timeframe: Start of nursing program Application Deadline ASN (RN) & PN Official Verification of Grades from other Colleges Due Letters Sent on or before RN Letters Sent on or before PN Fall April 1 May 16 May 30 June 15 Spring September 1 September 1 September 30 October 15 Summer February 1 February 1 February 28 March 15 (2) Applications are due by 4 PM on the deadline date. (3) If application date falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the application will be due the Monday immediately following the application date listed. O. Reapplication Process (1) Students who are not selected for the program may reapply for the next class. (2) The entire application packet must be resubmitted with each new application. P. A physical examination is required prior to enrollment in the program to identify health status and accommodation needs. Record of current immunization status is required by the affiliating clinical institutions and the Indiana State Department of Health. Updated Fall, 2009 8

19 INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATION TO THE NURSING PROGRAMS AT IVY TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE NORTHWEST REGION Gary Campus: COURSEWORK: Following admission to the College, prospective nursing students MUST complete general education prerequisites prior to admission to the nursing program. General education prerequisites include: ENGL 111 English Composition PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology APHY 101 Anatomy and Physiology I APHY 102 Anatomy and Physiology II Students are encouraged to complete as many of the nursing general education corequisites as possible, prior to beginning nursing program courses. INFORMATION SESSION: All prospective nursing students must attend a mandatory information session at each campus to which they intend to apply. It is highly recommended that you attend an orientation session shortly after admission to the College and prior to TEAS testing as well as within one year of application to assure an awareness of all current requirements for the Nursing Program. Students may contact the nursing clerical support staff for available session dates. The Gary nursing clerical support staff may be reached at 219-981- 4412. Program applications and instructions will be available at the nursing information sessions. TEAS TEST: All prospective nursing students must complete and pass the TEAS test prior to application to the nursing program. Students should contact the Office of Student Affairs. Students will complete a TEAS test application with Veronica Leon, an advisor. She or her designee will review the student s records for readiness for testing. If it has been a long time since you attended high school, or if you are weak in English, math and/or science, it is highly recommended that before testing you: Successfully complete ENGL 111 English Composition Successfully complete of APHY 101 Anatomy and Physiology I Document readiness for MATH117 or MATH118 (may include completion of required Academic Skills Advancement courses) Adequate preparedness prior to testing is critical because the TEAS may only be taken up to 3 (three) times in a two year period, regardless of the testing location, with at least 30 (thirty) days between test dates. Following payment of the current testing fee, students will again meet with an advisor to register for a testing session. Supervised testing will be completed in the campus Testing Center. Updated Fall, 2009 9

APPLICATION SUBMISSION: The applications are color coded. The Practical Nurse application is green, the Transitional (LPN-RN) is buff colored and the ASN, for the non-nurse, is pink. The completed application packet must be mailed or delivered in person as directed on the Admission Application Instructions. The application and instructions may be obtained at the information sessions or by contacting: Gary Nursing Department Office C220 Ivy Tech Community College 1440 E. 35 th Avenue Gary, IN 46409 Phone: 219-981-4412 Applications completed in their entirety will be date stamped upon receipt. Incomplete applications will be returned and will not be considered for admission. Verification of application receipt will be provided via email, if an email address is provided on the application. If no email address has been provided, verification will be sent via US mail to the address listed on the application. Please note that all mailed correspondence will be sent to the address listed on the nursing application. If you have a change of address or personal information, in addition to updating your information in Campus Connect, you must contact the nursing department directly to provide your updated information. Please note that you will be required to obtain and submit official copies of all college transcripts with your application, except you may submit an unofficial copy of your Ivy Tech transcript. You MUST submit transcripts for all colleges that you have attended. These transcripts are for the purpose of nursing program application only. In addition, you must follow College policy and submit copies of official transcripts directly to the Registrar for consideration of transfer credit. Official transcripts should be submitted to the Registrar sufficiently prior to application to the nursing program in order to allow for processing of transfer credit, if any. Applicants to the transitional nursing program are also required to submit proof of current, unencumbered Indiana license as a Practical Nurse. If accepted to any of the nursing programs, you will also be required to submit an official copy of your high school transcript or GED. 20 Updated Fall, 2009 10

21 Valparaiso Campus: COURSEWORK: Following admission to the College, prospective nursing students MUST complete general education prerequisites prior to admission to the nursing program. General education prerequisites include: ENGL 111 English Composition PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology APHY 101 Anatomy and Physiology I APHY 102 Anatomy and Physiology II Students are encouraged to complete as many of the nursing general education corequisites as possible, prior to beginning nursing program courses. INFORMATION SESSION: All prospective nursing students must attend a mandatory information session at each campus to which they intend to apply. It is highly recommended that you attend an orientation session shortly after admission to the College and prior to TEAS testing as well as within one year of application to assure an awareness of all current requirements for the Nursing Program. Students may contact the nursing secretary for available session dates. The Valparaiso nursing secretary may be reached at 219-476-4736. Program applications and instructions will be available at the nursing information sessions. TEAS TEST: All prospective nursing students must complete and pass the TEAS test prior to application to the nursing program. Students should contact the Office of Student Affairs. Students will complete a TEAS test application with an advisor. An advisor will review the student s records for readiness for testing. If it has been a long time since you attended high school, or if you are weak in English, math and/or science, it is highly recommended that before testing you: Successfully complete ENGL 111 English Composition Successfully complete of APHY 101 Anatomy and Physiology I Document readiness for MATH117 or MATH118 (may include completion of required Academic Skills Advancement courses) Adequate preparedness prior to testing is critical because the TEAS may only be taken up to 3 (three) times in a two year period, regardless of the testing location, with at least 30 (thirty) days between test dates. Following payment of the current testing fee, students will again meet with an advisor to register for a testing session. Supervised testing will be completed in the campus Testing Center Updated Fall, 2009 11

APPLICATION SUBMISSION: The applications are color coded. The Practical Nurse application is pink, the Transitional (LPN-RN) is blue colored and the ASN, for the non-nurse, is green. The completed application packet must be mailed or delivered in person as directed on the Admission Application Instructions. The application and instructions may be obtained at the information sessions or by contacting: Valparaiso Nursing Department D-169 Ivy Tech Community College 3100 Ivy Tech Dr. Valparaiso, IN 46383 Phone: 219-476-4736 Applications completed in their entirety will be date stamped upon receipt. Incomplete applications will be returned and will not be considered for admission. Verification of application receipt will be provided via email, if an email address is provided on the application. If no email address has been provided, verification will be sent via US mail to the address listed on the application. Please note that all mailed correspondence will be sent to the address listed on the nursing application. If you have a change of address or personal information, in addition to updating your information in Campus Connect, you must contact the nursing department directly to provide your updated information. Please note that you will be required to obtain and submit official copies of all college transcripts with your application, except you may submit an unofficial copy of your Ivy Tech transcript. You MUST submit transcripts for all colleges that you have attended. These transcripts are for the purpose of nursing program application only. In addition, you must follow College policy and submit copies of official transcripts directly to the Registrar for consideration of transfer credit. Official transcripts should be submitted to the Registrar sufficiently prior to application to the nursing program in order to allow for processing of transfer credit, if any. Applicants to the transitional nursing program are also required to submit proof of current, unencumbered Indiana license as a Practical Nurse. If accepted to any of the nursing programs, you will also be required to submit an official copy of your high school transcript or GED. 22 Updated Fall, 2009 12

52 ESTIMATED COSTS Item Tuition (including all pre- & co-requisite general education courses) Technology Fee PN Program In State $99.65 per credit hour Out of State $206.85 per credit hour $50 per course ASN Traditional Program In State $99.65 per credit hour Out of State $206.85 per credit hour $50 per course LPN to ASN Transitional Program In State $99.65 per credit hour Out of State $206.85 per credit hour $50 per course ATI Testing $268.50 $358.00 $358.00 Books $1500-$2000 $2000 $1500-$2000 Drug Screen & Background Check Physical Exam & Immunizations $100-$200 $100-$200 $100-$200 Varies depending on student s provider Varies depending on student s provider Varies depending on student s provider CPR Certification $50-$75 $50-$75 $50-$75 Indiana LPN License N/A N/A Uniforms and Other Supplies Graduation Expenses, including pinning NCLEX & Licensure Expenses ISBN application fee: $50. For initial licensure: additional testing fee $200 $300 $400 $300 $120 $120 $120 $250 $250 $250 NOTE: ALL COSTS ARE ESTIMATED AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. Updated Fall, 2009 13

53 OTHER REGION-SPECIFIC INFORMATION Regional Contact Information: For information about Ivy Tech Community College Admissions, contact the Student Support and Development Staff at a campus near you: East Chicago Gary Michigan City Valparaiso 219-392-3600 219-981-1111 219-879-9137 219-464-8514 Practical Nursing Program Chair, Gary Campus: Professor Saundra Horne Email: shorne@ivytech.edu Phone: 219-981-1111 ext. 2289 Program secretary: 219-981-4412 Associate of Science in Nursing Program Chair, Gary Campus: Professor Gail Smith-Estes Email: gsmithes@ivytech.edu Phone: 219-981-1111 ext.2340 Program secretary: 219-981-4412 Practical Nursing and Associate of Science in Nursing Department Chair, Valparaiso Campus: Ms. Lee Gross Email: lgross4@ivytech.edu Phone: 219-476-4733 School of Health Sciences Secretary: Ms. Heather Chambers Email: hchambers5@ivytech.edu Phone: 219-476-4736 Updated Fall, 2009 14