Applying to a selective admission program Associate Degree Nursing Program & Advanced Standing
Overview of applying for A selective admission program Apply for general admission to BCTC Attend the pre-admission conference for your desired program Create a Selective Admission System (SAS) account Print the program checklist from the SAS account Submit your complete packet by the program deadline Wait until your acceptance decision is updated in SAS
Applying for general admission General admission and selective admission are completely separate processes If you are not a current BCTC student, or will not be continuously enrolled for all semesters before your desired program begins, you will need to submit a new application. If you are a current student with another KCTCS school you will need to submit a home campus change from your student self-service.
Attend a Pre-Admission Conference The pre-admission conference is an annual requirement You must turn in the pre-admission conference form as a part of your complete packet If you intend to apply for more than one selective admission program, you must attend a conference for each program Note: You are only permitted to apply to a maximum of two selective admission programs per admission year
Selective Admission System account Create your SAS account at: https://legacy.bluegrass.kctcs.edu/forms/sas/login.php Use an email address that you check frequently. We highly suggest using your KCTCS email address. *PLEASE NOTE* Do not create a new account if you have already created one. Creation of a duplicate account can cause you to not receive notifications.
SAS Account Cont. All information regarding your admission to the program will be communicated through SAS. You can find out the following: Required Documents(Program Checklist) File status Acceptance/Alternate status Information for incoming students Keep all personal information updated in SAS to ensure that you receive correspondence regarding your file Ensure that the automated emails do not go to your junk or spam
Print the program checklist The checklist(s) for your desired program(s) are available from your SAS account under Program Information and Checklists Use your checklist to ensure that you have turned in all required documents Do not include documents in your packet that are not listed on your checklist If you are applying to two programs, you may turn in one packet with both checklists included
Program Checklist Fill out your checklist in its entirety Ensure that you select which campus you wish to apply for Student ID# : PeopleSoft number/student ID SS# : Social Security Number Please ensure that you print the correct checklist. If you are Advanced Standing, the checklist is different from the Associate Degree Nursing checklist.
Submit your complete packet by the deadline Applying to a selective program requires that you compile a packet of required documents The following documents are required for the Nursing program: Associate Degree Nursing Checklist An official high school transcript, if currently enrolled in high school Official college transcripts from every college attended (except KCTCS) Official National League for Nursing (NLN) PAX-RN Exam Scores The pre-admission conference attendance form
Advanced standing packet The following additional documents are required for the Advanced Standing Nursing program: Advanced Standing Nursing Checklist Letter to the admission committee Additional letters/faculty support based off of admit type (see checklist)
Document requirements No copies of any documents will be accepted as official. An official transcript must be turned in for any college credit you have earned at an accredited institution, including dual credit and study abroad, etc. Documents should all be turned in with your packet. Documents sent individually to the Office of Admissions will not be accepted for your Selective Admission packet. ** Military transcripts are not required for selective admissions **
Document requirements cont. For High School Transcripts/GEDs to be considered official: The document must be stamped with official seal or on watermarked paper Homeschool documents must be notarized International documents must be in English and notarized
Document requirements cont. For college transcripts to be considered official: The document must be stamped with official seal or on watermarked paper An electronic transcript must be printed along with a copy of the confirmation email (National Student Clearinghouse, Parchment, E- Script). International documents must have a course by course evaluation. For assistance, visit www.naces.org
Document requirements cont. For NLN Scores to be considered official: Tests taken at BCTC s testing center must be stamped with a seal Outside testing centers must provide official copies by stamping or sealing their results or providing the results in a sealed institution envelope Order a duplicate score report from the NLN website. When they email you the report, print the email from NLN and the score report to include with your packet. New rule change: You may take the NLN exam once every three months
Submission information Program Deadlines Initial Admit for Fall : February 15 Advanced Standing for Spring : November 15 Advanced Standing for Fall: June 15 Submitting Packets: May submit packet at any BCTC campus Mailed documents must be postmarked by deadline and mailed to: Bluegrass Community & Technical College Selective Admissions Oswald Building 119 470 Cooper Drive Lexington, KY 40506
Acceptance Decision It can take a minimum of 10 business days for your SAS account to be updated with your application information You will receive an email once your application has been entered. You will be able to tell if your packet is complete or incomplete. If you turn in an incomplete file, documents are not accepted after the deadline to complete the application. Program acceptance decisions are made and updated in SAS the first week of April. Advanced Standing acceptance decisions vary. Your SAS account will be updated when decisions are finalized. You will have two weeks to electronically accept your spot in the program or your alternate position through your SAS account. After two weeks, your position will be filled by another student.
Acceptance decision cont. You will receive an automated email once acceptance decisions are made Login to your SAS account and click File Status tab Click Please Review
Acceptance decision cont Read all information thoroughly Follow the instructions listed to either accept or deny your position If you deny your position, that decision is permanent and your position is offered to another student If you accept your position and later choose to deny the spot, you may visit the same screen to deny the position
Acceptance decision-alternate If you are offered an alternate position, you will need to accept or deny your position If an alternate position becomes available, you will receive an automated email. Log back into your SAS account to accept the position in the program Please do not email Admissions to ask about alternate standing. If your position becomes available, your SAS account will be updated Alternate positions may be filled through the first week of class
Frequently Asked Questions How is my GPA calculated? College Hours Attempted Hours Earned Quality Points GPA BCTC 44 36 121 2.750 EKU 10 10 40 4.000 UK 12 0 0 0.000 Med Tech* 100 94 325 3.250 Cumulative 66 46 161 2.439 *Unaccredited institution s transcripts are not required, nor are they used to calculate cumulative GPA
Frequently Asked Questions Can I have older coursework omitted from my GPA calculation? Yes, with coordinator approval you may have non-kctcs coursework that is more than 5 years old from the beginning of the application deadline term omitted from your cumulative GPA calculation. Example: For Fall 2019 applicants you could have coursework omitted that was before January 1 st 2014.
Frequently Asked Questions I was not admitted to the program, can I pick up my packet? Selective admissions packets are only maintained through October 1 st of the application year. If you were not accepted, you may visit OB 119 and pick up your packet with a photo ID before this date. What is my alternate number now? Your alternate number never changes. If your alternate position becomes available, you will receive an email to check your SAS account. Is my packet received and/or complete? It can take a minimum of 10 business days for your account to be updated once your packet is turned in. If you mail it or turn it in on an extended campus, this may increase processing time. Once your packet is processed, you will receive an automated email to check your SAS. You may login to see if your file is complete or incomplete.
Frequently Asked Questions I cannot register for my classes because my program isn t updated. Why? If you were admitted to the program, but have not completed your general admission, your program/major cannot be updated. You will not be able to register until you are admitted to BCTC & your major is updated. I am admitted, now what? If you were accepted to the program, ensure that you accept your position through SAS. The program coordinator will contact you concerning information about required paperwork, orientations, etc. Is (fill in the blank) required for selective admission? The only documents that are required to apply to a selective admission program are the items listed on the checklist. Without all documents, your application will be incomplete.
Frequently Asked Questions I already turned in all my documents to BCTC Admission Office. Why do I need to turn in a new set of official documents for Selective Admission? BCTC General Admission & Selective Admission do not share files. Your program will use these transcripts to evaluate pre-requisites, GPA, and more. What are my chances of getting into the program? There is no way for us to estimate your odds of getting into the program. Each year, the caliber of applicant pool changes. Reference your program s ranking criteria to see how you may rank, if available. What is the minimum GPA to apply? A cumulative GPA of all completed college coursework of 2.5
Selective Admission Contact For questions regarding Selective Admissions requirements or discrepancies in your SAS account, you may email: Kyle Hardesty Kyle.hardesty@kctcs.edu
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Please take this opportunity to silence your phones. Associate Degree Nursing Program Admission Process
Administrative Structure Assistant Dean, Nursing Division: Melinda Baker Program Coordinators, Associate Degree Nursing: Lise Roemmele, Cooper Campus Lise.roemmele@kctcs.edu Dixie Webb, Lawrenceburg Campuses Dixie.webb@kctcs.edu
Pre-nursing advisor Bonnie Nicholson https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/educationtraining/programs/nursing/pre-nursing-advising.aspx
Associate Degree Nursing MISSION STATEMENT In support of the BCTC mission of providing quality education and learning, the mission of the Associate Degree Nursing Program prepares program graduates to pass the National Council Licensure Examination to become registered nurses. The program curriculum combines general education and nursing education and is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and is approved by the Kentucky Board of Nursing. The program faculty support lifelong learning and workforce development through faculty efforts in continuing education and community service.
Pre-Requisite to the ADN Program CPR for the healthcare provider SRNA (Active Status on the Nurse Aide Registry) Take the NLN PAX RN exam Create a SAS account
Pre-requisites courses for the ADN Program Any Math courses that meets AA or AS Degree requirement BIO 137 Anatomy & Physiology I (Grade of C or better) PSY 110 General Psychology
NLN PAX-RN testing Test Registration Instructions https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/admissions/selectiveadmissions/nursing-rn/nln-exam-faqs/index.aspx Click General Information and Policies for instructions NLN exams must be scheduled two weeks in advance. Seats are limited, so register early Cost of exam is $65.00 Refunds are not issued Exam must be current within 3 years May repeat the exam every 3 months Carefully read student acknowledgements Print, read and bring confirmation e-mail to test
Application deadlines Initial Admission: February 15, 2019 Advanced Standing Deadline: For Spring 2019 - November 15, 2018 (LPN, re-admits or transfers) For Fall 2019 June 15, 2019 (transfers or readmits only)
First Year First semester- Fall NSG 101 (Nursing Practice I) 9 BIO 139** Anatomy & Physiology II 4 **Credits earned in biology that are 6 years or older must be updated.
First Year-Second semester Spring NSG 210 Medical Surgical Nursing I (6) NSG 212 Behavioral Health Nursing (3) NSG 215 Pharmacology (1) ENG 101 Writing I (3)
Second Year- Third semester Fall NSG 220 Medical Surgical Nursing II 6 NSG 211 Maternal Newborn Nursing 3 BIO 225** Medical Microbiology 4 **Credits earned in biology courses that are 6 years or older must be updated
Second Year-fourth semester Spring NSG 230 Medical Surgical III 6 NSG 213 Pediatric Nursing 3 NSG 225 Pharmacology II 1 Heritage/Humanities course 3
Advanced standing applicants Criteria to be considered Advanced Standing: Graduated within three years of admission from a PN nursing program and holds a current active unrestricted practical nurse license. Graduated more than three years prior to admission and verifies current employment as an LPN and holds a current unrestricted practical nurse license. Current employment is defined as one year of full-time employment as an LPN within the last three years. Currently enrolled practical nursing student within KCTCS with plans to graduate prior to Spring semester admission. Enrolled and took nursing courses at BCTC or another college (approval from Coordinator) LPN may receive nine (9) credit hours for Nursing 101 and eligible to enroll in the NSG 197 (3) course through advanced standing.
Pre Requisites for LPN only Any Math course that meets the AA or AS requirement BIO 137 Anatomy & Physiology I (Grade of C or better) BIO 139 Anatomy & Physiology II (Grade of C or better) PSY 110 General Psychology *Letter grade of C is required for all nursing courses, biology, and math courses.
LPN s ONLY** First Year- Spring semester NSG 197 (3) NSG 212 (3) NSG 215 (1) ENG 101 (3)
**LPN s only Second Year- second semester (fall) NSG 220 Medical Surgical Nursing II (6) NSG 211 Maternal Newborn Nursing (3) BIO 225** Medical Microbiology (4) **Credits earned in biology courses that are 6 years or older must be updated
LPN s only second year third semester (spring) NSG 230 Medical Surgical III (6) NSG 213 Pediatric Nursing (3) NSG 225 Pharmacology II (1) Heritage/Humanities course (3)
Preference Categories for Advanced admission BCTC Readmit Students CATEGORY I CATEGORY 2 CATEGORY 3 NLN PAX-RN: LPN students NLN PAX-RN: Transfer students NLN PAX-RN: Reading Score: > 45% Science Score > 45% GPA > 2.5 Comprehensive Score: > 99 Reading Score: > 45% Science Score > 45% GPA > 2.5 Comprehensive Score: > 99 Reading Score: > 55% Science Score > 55% GPA > 2.75 Comprehensive Score: >105
Preference Categories for Initial Admission NLN PAX-RN: Reading Score: > 60% Science Score > 60% CATEGORY I GPA > 3.0 / High school GPA > 3.0 NLN PAX-RN: Comprehensive Score: >111 Reading Score: > 55% CATEGORY 2 Science Score > 55% GPA > 2.75/ High school GPA > 2.75 NLN PAX-RN: Comprehensive Score: >105 Reading Score: > 50% CATEGORY 3 Science Score > 50% GPA > 2.50/ High school GPA > 2.50 Comprehensive Score: >100
Technical Standards Visual acuity Auditory perception Gross and fine motor coordination Communication skills Intellectual and emotional function
Additional Requirements of the program Immunizations: Hepatitis B series Tdap Flu vaccine MMR (2) Varicella (2) TB screening Criminal Background Check Drug Screening
FAQ How long does it take to complete the ADN program? Five semesters Can I finish quicker if I take more nursing courses per semester? No. Each nursing course must be taken prior to or concurrent with the semester sequence in which you are enrolled. What grade do I need to make to pass a nursing course? C = 77% Do you accept nursing courses from other nursing programs? If you have taken courses in another program, you must make an appointment with the Program Coordinator to review your transcript. How many days per week do I need to be on campus? Four days What degree will I graduate with when I complete the program? Associate in Applied Science- Nursing
Where will I be able to work? FAQ continue Hospitals, long term care facilities, clinics, home health How many students does the program admit? 90 at Lexington campus and 40 at Lawrenceburg campus Can I work while I am in nursing school? Yes, but it is not recommend to exceed 20 hours per week. Where do we go to do clinicals? Kentucky One Health, University of KY, Baptist Health Lexington, VA Medical Center
FAQ (continue) What is the difference between a BSN nurse and ADN nurse? There are three tracks to become a RN, BSN, ADN, Diploma. All three programs, graduates sit for the NCLEX exam and will become licensed as a RN What does the job market look like for RN s in the Bluegrass area? In the past three years, >90% of our graduates were working as RN s by six months post graduation. Can I take some nursing courses prior to be accepted into the program? No, you must be first accepted into the program before you can take any nursing courses. We encourage you to take the co-requisites prior to starting the program.
Can I take any courses on-line? FAQ (continue) Currently we do not have a long-distance program. Can I apply to the program before taking the pre-requisites courses? Yes you can. You will be admitted on the contingency that the prerequisites will be completed prior to starting the program. How much does the nursing program cost? Not including tuition, approximately $1300.00. In addition you will be required to purchase a laptop, a standardized tests for each course, NCLEX prep resources, uniform, and a skills pack each semester.