Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing Program Information Session Revised: 2/1/2018
Types of Nursing Program Admission Two types of Admission 1. Full-time - Begins in August or January 2. Advanced placement for Nursing Transfer. This is for the student who is transferring in from another nursing program. Student must be in good standing at her/his original program.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS - OVERVIEW 1. Health Science Career Studies Certificate now incorporates what was the Pre-Nursing Career Studies Certificate Declare Health Science I CSC as your plan of study. Program Code 221-190-01.*Note: Only those accepted into the Nursing program will be adding the AAS Nursing program code (156) to your SIS account. If you currently see AAS Nursing program code (156) added to your SIS account this was added by Financial Aid. This does not mean you are accepted into the AAS Nursing program. A separate application is required. The 11 credits of prerequisite general education courses linked to the AAS Nursing program are included in the Health Science I CSC. A grade of C or better is required for these courses, but a GPA of 2.5 is required to qualify for application review.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS OVERVIEW cont. 2. If transferring non-nursing/general education courses: Transcripts are evaluated for curricular students only. AAS Nursing does not evaluate general education courses for transfer. Send official high school and college transcripts to Central Admissions and Records Office, PO Box 85622, Richmond, VA 23285-5622. Official transcripts from other Virginia Community College System (VCCS) institutions are not required, but the Request for an Evaluation of a VCCS Transcript form (JSRCC Form #11-0036) must be submitted to Central Admissions and Records for evaluation. A.P. Test scores from high school will be considered for college level course credit. Student must submit this information to Central Admissions & Records.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS - TESTING College Math Placement Test (VPT) Placement results/completion of MTE 5 or higher, or completion of college Algebra or higher Placement test scores are valid for only five (5) years See Criteria for waiver in the college catalog College English Placement Test (VPT) Place into ENG 111 or higher Scores are valid for five (5) years Complete any courses required based on results See criteria for waiver in the college catalog
APPLICATION PROCESS General education courses required for 2018-2019 applicants SDV-100 College Success (1) BIO- 141 A & P I* (4) PSY-230 Developmental (3) Psychology ENG 111 English (3) TOTAL: 11 credits
APPLICATION PROCESS: SUMMARY Complete pre-requisite courses with a grade of C or higher, and all other admission requirements prior to applying to the program. Complete Placement and Kaplan testing, achieving at least the minimum scores published. Curricular G.P.A. of 2.5 or above is calculated using grades from SDV 100, BIO 141, ENG 111 and PSY 230 (11 credits). If one of these courses is repeated, the most recent attempt is included in this calculation. All official transcripts from other accredited schools including high school must be sent to Central Admissions and Records prior to application review. Unofficial copies of transcripts are required, for credits transferred from colleges outside of the VCCS, and are to be submitted with the application.
APPLICATION PROCESS Application Deadlines Fall Deadline May 21, 2018 Spring Deadline August 20, 2018 The program does not accept late application submissions To accommodate the volume of applications, all applicants must scan the completed portfolio and email to: alliedhealthadmissions@reynolds.edu. If needed, the Reynolds Library has computers that can scan your document. Confirmation of receipt is provided for all applicants, once the application has been opened by the Admissions Specialist. However, this does not happen automatically and there may be a delay of 1 to 2 weeks.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS - TESTING Kaplan Nursing Admission Test Completed by all Students Test may be repeated once Scores are valid for only two (2) years The Kaplan Nursing School Entrance Exams Test Review book is available in the bookstore for approximately $25 There are many online resources to help you prepare. Google, free practice questions for nursing entrance exams (attached to Information Session tab) ALL APPLICANTS MUST ACHIEVE KAPLAN SCORES OF: Reading: 73% Math: 75% Science: 55% Writing: 52%
How many times can I take the Kaplan test? Twice within a 2 year time period. How long are Kaplan scores good for? Only 2 years If I take the Kaplan test twice, do you take the higher scores from each sub-test? Yes Where can I take the Kaplan test? The Kaplan Test is available through the college Testing Center. There is no cost. Please see the college website for Testing Center hours. Notes: If you qualify for Accommodations, a letter must be submitted to the AAS Nursing program prior to testing. Following Kaplan Company guidelines, no bathroom break is permitted during the test.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS - TESTING Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL ibt) 1. Completion of the TOEFL ibt with a standard score of 84 or above and a minimum speaking score of 26 is required for ALL non-native English speakers. Completion of ENG 111 does not satisfy this requirement. 2. These scores are based on recommendations from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing for the level of English proficiency required to perform entry-level nursing safely and effectively. 3. Any nonnative English speakers who do not take the TOEFL ibt and are determined to be unable to understand and speak English at the required proficiency will be dismissed from the nursing program. 4. TOEFL ibt scores are valid for up to two years. 5. An applicant who can demonstrate 12 years of school in the U.S. may request a waiver from the AAS Nursing program.
ESTIMATED PROGRAM COSTS 2017-2018 Tuition 64 credits x $ 162.85 per credit $10,422.40 Books, Equipment & Supplies: Approximately $1300 is needed for semester 1 2,000.00 Uniforms and Shoes 220.00 Required Standardized Tests (fee divided into 3 payments) 600.00 Health Requirement 100-400.00 Background/Drug Screening + Repeat 165.00 Document Manager Program 35.00 Graduation and Licensure Applications 400.00 Travel to Clinical Agencies Variable TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS S13,942.40-14,242.40
Estimated Program Costs cont. Apply for Financial Aid (loans and grants) For detailed information: http//www.reynolds.edu/ studentaffairs/faid.html Financial Aid Advisors: 523-5455 Downtown 523-5368 Parham 662-6400 Western Submit FAFSA to Federal Government. Reynolds code is: 003759 Deadlines for FAFSA: Fall semester = April 15 Spring semester = Sept 15 Summer semester=march 15
Application => Admitted Program seats = 70-80 Applications are ranked based on weighted Kaplan Admission scores Reading score x 30% Math score x 30% Science score x 30% Writing score x 10%
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PLANNING YOUR TIME = 1 ST SEMESTER Classes = 7 hours / week Nursing labs = 6 hours / week Clinical Study time = 7 hours / week = 30 hours / week TOTAL Time = 50 hours / week Do you work? (add more time) Do you want to sleep? Other commitments?
ABOUT WHEN ADMITTED: YOU DOCUMENT MANAGER Pre-Entrance Health Requirement Students must be free of any physical or mental condition that might adversely affect patient safety and performance as a student nurse Validation of freedom from tuberculosis is required annually (2 step PPD or T spot) Titers for the following: MMR; Varicella and Hepatitis B Background Check and Drug Screening Background check and drug screening is required as you begin the nursing curriculum, and may be required randomly throughout the program Other documents Driver s license, Social Security Card or Green Card, CPR, etc. Inability to complete the clinical portion of any nursing course will result in a failing grade for that course
CURRICULUM FULL-TIME STUDENT Total Minimum Credits for AAS Degree in Nursing = 64 credits Required pre-requisite classes must be completed before applying. Other general education classes can be taken concurrently.
CURRICULUM AAS NURSING STUDENTS Pre-Requisites Required for Application COURSE TITLE LEC. HRS. LAB. HRS. CRS. CRE. PSY 230 Developmental Psychology 3 0 3 BIO 141 1 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 3 3 4 SDV 100 College Success Skills 1 0 1 ENG 111 English I 3 0 3 TOTAL 10 3 11 1 Students may be required to complete BIO 101 to qualify for enrollment in BIO 141 at Reynolds.
CURRICULUM SEMESTER I COURSE TITLE LEC. HRS. LAB. HRS. CLINICAL/ SIMULATION CRS. CRE. BIO 142 Anatomy & Physiology II 3 3 4 NSG 100 Intro to Nursing Concepts 3 0 3 4 NSG 106 Competencies for Nursing Practice 1 3 2 NSG 130 Professional Concepts I 1 0 1 NSG 200 Health Promotion & Assessment 2 2.33 0.67 3 TOTAL 10 8.33 3.67 14
CURRICULUM SEMESTER II COURSE TITLE LEC. HRS. LAB. HRS. CLINICAL/ SIMULATION CRS. CRE. BIO 150 General Microbiology 3 3 0 4 NSG 152 Health Care Participant 2 0 3 3 NSG 170 Health/Illness Concepts 4 1 5 6 TOTAL 9 4 8 13
CURRICULUM SEMESTER III COURSE TITLE LEC. HRS. LAB. HRS. CLINICAL/ SIMULATION CRS. CRE. ENG 112 College Composition II 3 0 0 3 NSG 210 Health Care Concepts I 3 0 6 5 NSG 211 Health Care Concepts II 3 0 6 5 TOTAL 9 0 12 13
CURRICULUM SEMESTER IV COURSE HUM 2 NSG 252 TITLE Humanities/Fine Arts Elective (see list below) Complex Health Care Concepts LEC. HRS. LAB. HRS. CLINICAL/ SIMULATION CRS. CRE. 3 0 0 3 4 0 0 4 NSG 230 Professional Concepts II 2 0 0 2 NSG 270 Capstone Clinical 0 0 12 4 TOTAL 9 0 12 13 PROGRAM TOTALS 48 15 36 64* 2 Approved electives include: CST 229, PHI 101, PHI 220, PHI 225, PHI 227
CURRICULUM NOTE Reynolds Community College Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing Program Transfer Longevity for General Education Courses COURSE SDV 100 College Success PSY 230 Developmental Psychology Humanities Elective Courses must have been completed with a grade of C or above within the following timeline. Lifetime transferability Lifetime transferability Course must meet Reynolds Humanities/Fine Arts criteria. - Lifetime transferability
CURRICULUM NOTE Transfer Longevity General Education Courses (continued) Course ENG 111 & 112 College Composition I & II BIO 141 & BIO 142 Human Anatomy & Physiology [BIO 231/232 or NAS 161/162] BIO 150 General Microbiology Courses must have been completed with a grade of C or above within the following timeline. Lifetime transferability Lifetime transferability Lifetime transferability
CURRICULUM TRANSFER STUDENTS Transfer students from another nursing program to the Reynolds Nursing program complete the following: Required pre-admission testing with minimum scores Enroll as a student at the college Provide official transcripts Contact the Nursing Faculty Transfer Specialist Must be in good standing at original nursing program
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT If you were to observe a flipped classroom, what do you think would it look like? Students working in groups Groups working on different problems The instructor walking around to each group checking progress and students asking questions Noisy Students using various technologies and/or workbooks
NOTES 1. The college cannot guarantee every student uninterrupted courses and clinical as outlined. Results of this may include: Postponement of course offerings Changes in sequence and location of courses or clinical Changes in content of instructor for courses after beginning instruction 2. If an applicant defers acceptance for an entry level class they must re-apply 3. A student may withdraw from a nursing course, but each student has only two (2) attempts to complete a nursing course 4. A student receiving less than a C in two (2) nursing courses, or not passing in two (2) attempts are unable to continue in the program (80% = C) NCLEX-RN Data 2017 92.47% 2016 94.74% 2015 94.19% 2014 86.49% 2013 83.23%
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Planning for 2018-2019 courses Watch for holds on your account. Holds will prevent pre-nursing students from registering for courses until they meet with an Advisor or pay a financial obligation. If accepted into the AAS Nursing program you will be expected to attend mandatory new student orientation sessions before the start of the NSG courses. Dates will be included in the acceptance letter.
Timeline: Application deadline: August 20, 2018 Notification goal: approximately 4 weeks after deadline closed Student response deadline: 10 days after letters mailed/emailed New Student Orientation: Mandatory; Date to be identified in the acceptance letter. (Early July and Early October) Accepted students will receive directions related to registering for NSG 100, NSG 106, NSG 130, and NSG 200, and if needed BIO 142.
Do I need CPR certification when I enter the program? American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Health Professionals is mandatory. We are not able to accept American Red Cross, or any other CPR program.
Questions? Where are the clinical locations and how far will I have to travel? The Nursing Program utilizes a variety of hospitals and mental health facilities throughout the Richmond Metropolitan area. Many of the agencies are not on bus routes. Students are responsible for transportation to an assigned clinical agency, or learning experience. What is the passing grade for a nursing course? Student must achieve a minimum grade of 79.5 to earn a C. C = 80 83 B = 84 91 A = 92 100 Once accepted, what minimum GPA do I have to maintain? All nursing students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of >2.0 to progress once in the AAS Nursing program.
Do math placement tests transfer from other VCCS schools? Yes Are the general education courses identified in the curriculum taken at another VCCS school accepted at JSRCC? Yes. However, to graduate from Reynolds at least 25% of credit hours earned must be at Reynolds. Complete transfer form 11-0036. Do you accept TEAS test scores? No. The Kaplan pre-admission test is free and required for everyone. Note that a TEAS science score of 75% can serve as the prerequisite for BIO-141.