ADVISEMENT INFORMATION OSU INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY REGISTERED NURSING PROGRAM Associate of Applied Science in Nursing LPN-to-RN TRANSITION STUDENTS APPLICATION PERIODS: SUMMER ENTRY: January 15 March 0 th, :00 p.m. Revised June, 201 ADVISEMENT All students applying to the nursing program must come to the nursing department for advisement. Students may schedule an appointment to speak to a nursing advisor by calling (918) 29-57, or come to the office between 8:00 a.m. :0 p.m. while school is in session; advisors are not available from 11:0 a.m. 12:0 p.m. unless an appointment has been made. OSUIT Nursing Program is approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing and is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). This program requires extensive use of technology, including required course texts delivered as e-texts, paperless clinical documentation and regular interface with the online classroom. For this reason, students accepted to the program must have computer and internet access at home and must supply their own ipad 2 or newer. Only LPNs with an unencumbered Oklahoma nursing license, as verified via the OBN website, will be considered for acceptance. LPN s must maintain an unencumbered nursing license throughout the duration of the nursing program. If at any time during the nursing program the LPN is subject to action or discipline from the Oklahoma Board of Nursing they must report this to their nursing instructor and Division Chair immediately.
APPLICATION TO THE PROGRAM Students must submit an application to the program as designated above. A new application must be received for each application period. Even If the student has applied to our program before they MUST submit a NEW application. All applications must be signed and dated. ADMISSION TO THE PROGRAM Students electing to be considered for the program are required to apply to OSUIT college http://www.osuit.edu/apply, this is a different and separate application than the one for the nursing program. Students must have the following data in their file in the nursing department by the final closing deadline dates listed above: 1. Apply and be accepted to OSUIT College; 2. Nursing Application signed and dated;. Students score of 50% or higher on the Kaplan Admission Test for Reading and Math. The Exam is administered in the Nursing Department Students are required to take the exam each application period Exam can be taken only one time per application period The exam is only valid for that application period. All official college transcripts from previously attended colleges should be on file in the nursing department with the original in the OSU Institute of Technology Registrar s office. (It is the student s responsibility to make sure that all of their college transcripts have been submitted to the college and the nursing department has access to them.) 5. Student score of 55 th percentile ranking or higher on the Kaplan Fundamentals Examination, administered by appointment only in the nursing department. Same rules apply as stated above for the Kaplan Reading and Math exam. Students applying to the OSU Institute of Technology Nursing Program are selected on the basis of a point system and seat availability. NO STUDENT IS GUARANTEED ADMISSION TO THE NURSING PROGRAM. The Kaplan Admission Test and Fundamentals examination will be given by appointment only in the nursing department computer lab. The student is required to schedule, in person, to test through a nursing advisor dates will be provided for the exam. The exam will be administered one time per week throughout the application period. If a student calls to cancel their scheduled exam they are required to reschedule by coming into the nursing department
and selecting an alternate date. NO APPOINTMENTS FOR TESTING WILL BE GIVEN OVER THE PHONE. It is recommended the student arrive 0 minutes early for registration. Please note the date/time of test when scheduled. No one is allowed in the testing room after the scheduled exam time begins. Students arriving late will not be allowed to test. When the exam begins the student cannot have anything on the desk; all cell phones and books will be put away, and a calculator and scratch paper will be provided. To be considered for the nursing program the student must score 50% or above on the Reading and Math exam and 55 th percentile ranking or above on the Fundamentals Examination. There is no minimum score for the science exam; additional points are added based on the score see point system criteria. To be considered for admission to the program, students will have to maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 in required general education and support courses. Successful completion of the nursing program requires a C in all courses related to the Associate in Applied Science in Nursing Degree. A student will not be admitted to the program with a D in any required courses on transcripts for current application period. ARTICULATION FOR LPN S Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology, a public two-year college accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, provides the opportunity for students that have completed a Practical Nursing Program and licensed in the state of Oklahoma to enter the OSUIT LPN-to-RN Program if they are selected. The LPN student will apply to the program by submitting an application and going through the admission criteria process. The student shall have successfully completed a practical nursing program and have an unencumbered license as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Oklahoma to be eligible to apply to the nursing program. The LPN candidate is required to take the Kaplan Reading and Exam scoring 50% or higher and Kaplan Fundamentals exam scoring 55 th percentile ranking to be considered eligible to apply for the LPN-to-RN Transition course. The candidate will also take the Kaplan Science exam this is for points only. Once the student has passed these exams they will be placed in the application process for point total. Students are admitted to LPN-to-RN Transition in the summer based on total number points and space availability. Once accepted into the LPN-to-RN Transition course NURS 11, the LPN student will be given Kaplan Standardized examinations that equate to NURS 1229 Nursing Care of Families, there will be three examinations. The student must pass these exams at the 55 th percentile ranking to progress to NURS 2129 Nursing Care of Adults I. If the student is not successful on these examinations they must show remediation before testing again. The student is allowed to retest on these examination only after proof of remediation. The
examinations must be completed with a 55 th percentile ranking within a designated time frame before they can advance in the program. The student must also complete LPN-to-RN Transition with a C or better to advance in the program. Once the student has completed LPN-to-RN Transition with a C or better and passed the Kaplan Standardized examinations they will be given advanced standing credit for NURS 1128, NURS 122, and NURS 1229. The student will then enroll in NURS 2129 Nursing Care of Adults I, this course will be followed by NURS 2229 and NURS 2222. Students are charged $5.00 per credit hour for every advanced standing credit hour they receive. ENTRY LEVEL ASSESSMENT AND PLACEMENT FOR COLLEGE COURSE WORK ONLY The preliminary screening instrument for recent high school graduates and non-graduates aged 20 years and younger will be the Enhanced ACT, with established cut-scores in the sub-tests of English (19), math (19), reading (19), and science reasoning (19). Adult students 21 years of age and older without ACT scores and students 20 years and younger who scored below the established ACT cut-scores will be required to undergo additional evaluation using the COMPASS Test to determine readiness for college-level work. Those students obtaining sub-test scores in the college-level range will have demonstrated competency and may pursue college-level course work, while those students with cut-scores below the college-level range will be required to improve skills in one or more of the following: reading, English, and science. Students will need to score a 21 on the ACT Science subscore to enter Anatomy, Physiology, or Microbiology. If score is 19 to 20 may go into Biology 111, if score is 18 or below you will need to be enrolled in Physical Science. If the student tests using the COMPASS Test (College placement test offered at OSUIT) the student will need to score above: Reading 81; English Writing 7; Math-Arithmetic 6; College Algebra Algebra 68 or CALG 5; Science = Reading + College Algebra = 126 or Reading + Algebra = 19 to be placed in College level Courses. If the student scores below the above scores the student will be placed in Remediation courses. PHYSICAL AND MENTAL QUALIFICATIONS The following minimal physical and mental qualifications are required to be considered for admission into and progression through the OSU Institute of Technology Nursing Program but are not limited to: 1. The ability to lift weights of up to 5% of recommended body weight independently. 2. The ability to facilitate movement in client s room and work areas.. Visual acuity sufficient to observe and assess client behavior, prepare and administer medications, and accurately read monitors and utilize equipment.. Auditory acuity sufficient to hear instructions, requests, monitoring alarms, and to auscultate heart tones,
breathe sounds, and bowel sounds. 5. The motor ability necessary to manipulate equipment and supplies to utilize palpation and percussion in client assessment. 6. The ability to proficiently speak, write, and comprehend the English language proficiently. 7. The ability to communicate in a professional manner, establish rapport with clients and colleagues, use problem solving skills, and function effectively under stress. CLINICAL RECORDS 1. Two MMR s or a positive titer 2. Hepatitis B series, titer, or declination form. Varicella vaccine or titer. TdAP within the last 10 years 5. Tuberculosis (ppd) testing showing negative status yearly 6. Influenza vaccination 7. AHA BLS CPR certification current 8. Negative Federal Criminal Background check (sex-offender is included) 9. Negative Drug Screen performed by a company chosen by OSUIT Nursing Program information will be provided to the student 10. Physical Assessment form (obtained by OSUIT Nursing Program) completed by a provider as stated on form showing that the student can meet all physical and mental requirements as listed above FINANCIAL AID Students may obtain financial aid packets, verify filing deadlines, and get assistance filing forms from the Student Financial Services office, 29-5222. STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR FOLLOWING FINANCIAL AID GUIDELINES. IF THERE IS A QUESTION, SEE A FINANCIAL AID ADVISOR. LOAN/GRANT INFORMATION Federal and State Grant/Loans--Advisement and Student Admission Services Regents Scholarship (Fee Waiver)--applications are in the Registrar's Office. Eastern Workforce Development--For information on eligibility contact the agency at (918) 68-855 Physician Manpower Scholarships--Nursing Department, Financial Aid Office, or http://www.pmtc.state.ok.us VA Funding-Advisement and Student Admission Services Website: http://www.osuinstituteof Technology.edu/admissions/financial_services/
OSU INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY STUDENT NURSES ASSOCIATION Membership in OSU Institute of Technology Student Nurse Association (OSUSNA) is available to both nursing and pre-nursing students. This is the officially recognized organization for nursing students. Membership in the OSUSNA is encouraged as it provides the student with opportunities for professional development; activities related to leadership, education and service are emphasized. PLAN FOR SUCCESS Because of the vital nature of nursing, this is a demanding program of study. Success depends primarily on adequate preparation and planning. The following suggestions are offered to help assure success: Complete as many of the support courses as possible before beginning the nursing courses. Anatomy, Physiology, and Microbiology are particularly important to provide a knowledge base for understanding nursing concepts. Plan three to four hours study time each week for each credit hour in which you are enrolled. Example: Students enrolled in 12 credit hours should plan 6 hours of study time each week, in addition to class and lab time. ELIGIBILITY TO SIT FOR BOARDS The OSU Institute of Technology Nursing Program is approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing. Graduates of this state-approved program are eligible to apply to write the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for Registered nurses. Applicants for Oklahoma licensure must meet all state and federal requirements to hold an Oklahoma license to practice nursing. In addition to completing a state-approved nursing education program that meets educational requirements and successfully passing the licensure examination, requirements include submission of an application for licensure, a criminal history records search, and evidence of citizenship or qualified alien status. Applicants for practical nurse licensure must also hold a high school diploma or a graduate equivalency degree (G.E.D.) [59 O.S. 567.5 & 567.6]. To be granted a license, an applicant must have the legal right to be in the United States (United States Code Chapter 8, Section 1621). In addition, Oklahoma law only allows a license to be issued to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and legal permanent resident aliens. Other qualified aliens may be issued a temporary license that is valid until the expiration of their visa status, or if there is no expiration date, for one year. Applicants who are qualified aliens must present to the Board office, in person, valid documentary evidence of: 1. A valid, unexpired immigrant or nonimmigrant visa status for admission into the United States; 2. A pending or approved application for asylum in the United States;. Admission into the United States in refugee status;. A pending or approved application for temporary protected status in the United States; Board Approved: 7/92 OBN Policy/Guideline: #E-05 Board
Reviewed w/o Revision: Page 2 of 2 Revised: 9/01; 5/0; 1/25/05; 11/1/07; 5/25/10 H:/SEllis/Executive/Policies/Education/SchlBulletins 5. Approved deferred action status; or 6. A pending application for adjustment of status to legal permanent resident status or conditional resident status. The Board has the right to deny a license to an individual with a history of criminal background, disciplinary action on another health-related license or certification, or judicial declaration of mental incompetence [59 O.S. 567.8]. These cases are considered on an individual basis at the time application for licensure is made, with the exception of felony convictions. An individual with a felony conviction cannot apply for licensure for at least five years after completion of all sentencing terms, including probation and suspended sentences, unless a presidential or gubernatorial pardon is received [59 O.S. 567.5 & 567.6]. For more information, go to http://www.youroklahoma.com/nursing/nclex9.pdf. Students wishing licensure in another state will need to contact that state board of nursing in that state. For further clarification about the Nursing Program s accreditation status, comments, or concerns, call the National League For Nursing 1-800-669-1656, or the Oklahoma Board of Nursing 05-962-1800. WEBSITES TO STUDY FOR KAPLAN READING, MATH & SCIENCE (Students may also purchase a Kaplan Entrance Exam book at a retail bookstore): www.act.org/compass/sample/pdf/numerical.pdf www.act.org/compass/sample/pdf/reading/pdf www.act.org/compass/sample/pdf/writing.pdf
OSU INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY REGISTERED NURSING PROGRAM OF STUDY General Education Requirements Total Credit Hours Course Name Generic Students LPN Students English 6 hours ENGL 111 Freshman Composition I ENGL 121 Freshman Composition II* Science 12 hours BIOL 210 Human Anatomy BIOL 211 Human Physiology* BIOL 212 General Microbiology* History hours HIST 18 U.S. History to 1865 or HIST 19 U.S. History Since 1865 Political Science hours POLS 111 U.S. Government Nutrition hours NSCI 111 Nutrition Psychology 6 hours PSYC 111 Introductory Psych PSYC 258 Developmental Psych Total General Education Hours Nursing Education Requirements 1 st Semester Foundations Math 2 nd semester Maternal/Child Mental Health rd Semester Medical/Surgical th Semester Medical/Surgical ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE IN NURSING Total Credit Hours 8 hours Course Name Generic LPN NURS 1128 Foundations of Nursing # theory credits = hours 1 credit skills lab =2 hours credit clinical = 9 hours NURS 122 Nursing Dosage Calculation 2 hours 9 hours NURS 1229 Nursing Care of Families* 5 ½ theory credits = 5 ½ hours ½ credits skills lab = 1 hours credits clinical = 9 hours 9 hours NURS 2129 Nursing Care of Adults I* 5 ½ theory credits = 5 ½ hours ½ lab credit = 1 hours credits clinical = 9 hours 9 hours NURS 2229 Nursing Care of Adults II* 5 ½ theory credits = 5 ½ hours ½ lab credit = 1 hours credits clinical = 9 hours 8 2 AS CREDIT 9 AS Credit 9 9 9 9 Capstone/ Seminar LPN-to-RN Transition *LPN students only *Course has prerequisite(see course description section of catalog) #Requires acceptance into the nursing program 2 hours NURS 2222 Nursing Capstone Seminar* hours NURS 11 LPN-to-RN Transition # 2 theory credits = 2 hours 1 credit lab = 2 hours Total Nursing Education Hours Total Degree Required Hours 2 2 X 9 2 + AS CREDIT 72 72
STUDENT SELECTION CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION INTO THE NURSING PROGRAM Students applying to the OSU Institute of Technology Nursing Program are selected on the basis of a point system. No student is guaranteed admission/acceptance. All courses below must be completed with course grades posted on an official transcript. No points will be given for courses in progress. Students having a grade of D or below in a required general education course and having not repeated this course earning a C or higher are not eligible for selection. Item POINT SYSTEM LPN s ONLY - Kaplan Fundamentals Examination Test Percentile Ranking: 55 th 65 th : (0); 66 th 75th (1); 76 th 85 th (2); 86 th 95 th (); 96 th 100 th () MUST SCORE 55 TH PERCENTILE RANKING TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE SELECTION OF THE LPN-TO-RN TRANSITION NURSING PROGRAM Kaplan NCLEX Admission Reading Test: 50% - 59% (0) 60 69% (1); 70 79% (2); 80 89 (); 90-100% () MUST SCORE 50% OR HIGHER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE NURSING PROGRAM Kaplan NCLEX Admission Math Test: 50% - 59% (0) 60 69% (1); 70 79% (2); 80 89 (); 90-100% () MUST SCORE 50% OR HIGHER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE NURSING PROGRAM Kaplan NCLEX Admission Science Test: 50% - 59% (0) 60 69% (1); 70 79% (2); 80 89 (); 90-100% () Points Possible GPA (only courses required for nursing degree; will only be calculated for 12 or more hours).9.0. ( points).6.8.. ( points)..5.(2 points).0.2.. (1 points) //2/1 ACT/SAT (testing must have been completed within last five (5) years) ACT composite score of: 0 ( points) 27 29 ( points) //2/1 2 26 (2 points) 21 2 (1 point) Support Courses completed with a C or above posted to an official transcript or passing advanced placement exams BIOL 210 Human Anatomy BIOL 211 Human Physiology BIOL 212 General Microbiology NSCI 111 Nutrition 1 PSYC 111 General Psychology 1 PSYC 258 Developmental Psychology 1 ENGL 111 Freshman Composition I 1 ENGL 121 Freshman Composition II 1 HIST 18 US History to 1865 or HIST 19 US History since 1865 1 POLS 111 US Government 1 OSU Institute of Technology Courses (50% or more of above required courses satisfactorily completed) 1 Residency in preferred geographic area Resident of a county in Oklahoma with a population of less than 50,000 (based on US Census Bureau) 1 Total Points 2 max Points Earned In case of numerous students with the same number of points (tie), the Nursing Application Committee will use the nursing support courses GPA as the first round, then total of Reading & Math score as final tie breaker.
ITEM DESCRIPTION Tuition: 72 Credit Hours (Generic) 72 Credit Hours (Career Ladder) College Application Fee Medical and Other Expenses: Rubella titer or MMR Varicella titer TB Skin Test TdaP CPR Certification AHA only Hepatitis B Series (Optional) National Background Check Drug Screening Malpractice Insurance Clinical Hub Class Expenses: Books/Supplies First Semester Second Semester APPENDIX E OSUIT NURSING PROGRAM ESTIMATED STUDENT EXPENSES Third Semester* Nursing Transition* Tool Kits ipad2 or newer (minimum 16gB with Wi-Fi required) * Internet service Uniforms: 2 Professional Black Uniforms, 1 Pair Nursing Shoes, 1 Lab Coat, 1 Name Tags Graduation Fees: Pinning, Lamp, Licensure fee, federal background, Passport Size Photo LPN Transition Fees LPN s only: Advanced Standing Fees @ $5.00/cr hr, NURS 118, NURS 122, NURS 1229 total of 10 credit hours 201-2015 ESTIMATED UNIT PRICE Nursing Courses 9 credit hours $19.00/credit hour General Education Courses credit hours required $10.50/ credit hour Fees: Remedial Supplemental $18.50 Advanced Standing Credit $5.00 Electronic Media $25.00 Late Enrollment Fee $10.00 Nursing Standardized Testing Fee $125.00 $ 60.00 $ 60.00 $ 60.00 $ 60.00 $ 5.00 $200.00 $ 9.00 $ 0.00 $ 25.00 $20.00 $95.00 plus tax $80.00 plus tax $20.00 plus tax $750.00 plus tax $225.00 plus tax $650.00 plus tax (ipad2 varies on gb, Wi-Fi, and data package you purchase) $80.00 internet TOTAL LPN s Nonresident Nursing = $5811 General Education = $66.50 Fees vary Remedial = $7.60 Electronic Media = $100 Nursing Testing = $500.00 (all costs of immunizations are estimates, prices will vary at different agencies performing tests) $129.00 $66.50 $7.60 $100.00 $500.00 $ 12,71 $10,77.50 $7.60 $100.00 $500.00 $ 599.00 $599.00 $599.00 $170.00 $1720.00 $170.00 $55.00 $55.00 $55.00 $55.00 $5.00 $55.00 $55.00 $95.00 TOTALS: $15690.10 $1166.10$28.10
OSU INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY REGISTERED NURSING PROGRAM LPN ADVISEMENT Student has received a copy of the LPN Advisement information, tuition costs, placement exams, and testing fees. Student understands the advisement and is informed of the following: Required to pay $25.00 exam fee for the LPN Placement exam Kaplan Fundamentals payment due day of testing; Required to pay Advanced Standing Credit fee of $5.00 per credit hour for NURS 1128 Foundations of Nursing, NURS 122 Nursing Dosage Calculation, and NURS 1229 Nursing Care of Families. LPN students receive credit for these three courses as: 1.) An LPN with an unencumbered nursing license; 2.) Completion of NURS 11 LPN-to-RN Transition Course with a C or higher;.) Completing 12 credit hours at OSUIT; If they graduate from Green Country Technology Center, Wes- Watkins Technology Center, or North Central Technology Center they are eligible to take an Anatomy and Nutrition advanced standing exam. This will be applied to OSUIT transcript once student has completed 12 college credit hours at OSUIT, entered and completed OSUIT Nursing Program. This will not be awarded if student does not complete OSUIT s Nursing Program or transferrable to another institution before completing OSUIT s Nursing Program. This will also be charged at $5.00 per credit hour to receive advanced standing. Student Signature Date Advisor s Signature Date