Mount St. Mary’s College

1. Mount St. Mary’s College TRADITIONAL BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING INFORMATION SESSION

2. Presented by Joelle Fortune Assistant Director for Nursing Admission Anne Tumbarello MS,RN,CNS Director, BSN Program Jaime Hernandez Counselor Office of Student Financing

3. Overview • An Introduction to Mount St. Mary’s College • Application Process • Financing Your Education • Nursing Programs at the Mount • Details about the Traditional BSN program

4. History of MSMC • Private, Catholic, women’s college • Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet • Challenge our students to make a difference in their own lives and in their communities • Two exceptional campuses -Chalon est. 1925 -Doheny est.1962

5. Two Campuses one Mission • Chalon- campus sits within the Santa Monica mountains, and houses; -Baccalaureate degree programs • Doheny- campus is located near Downtown Los Angeles, once the historic Doheny Estate houses; - Associate degree programs - A.D.N - Master’s programs - MSN - Teacher’s credential - DPT -Weekend College

6. Two Campuses one Mission The Doheny Campus The Chalon Campus

7. Accreditation • Accreditation • Western Association of Schools and Colleges • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education • Approvals • California Board of Registered Nursing

8. Application Process • Traditional BSN • Complete Application • Essay • Personal statement- optional • One Academic Reference • Official college transcripts (from every college attended) • GPA- 2.7 Cumulative, 2.5 Science • 32 transferable units • Application fee: • $20- online application

9. Online Application • We only accept online applications • Go to www.msmc.la.edu • Click on Admissions • Nursing Transfer Student • Apply Online • Select the application for the BSN program The PDF of the application is able to be downloaded and printed from our website. The application fee if the PDF is submitted is $40.

10. The Purpose of the BSN Program Develop critical thinking Ethical judgment Personal sensitivity Capacity for leadership Eligibility for licensing exam Eligibility for California Public Health Certificate

11. The Roy Adaptation Model Developed by Sister Callista Roy CSJ, former chair of MSMC nursing department Used widely in the United States and other countries The Roy Adaptation Model recognizes that a person is a bio-psycho-social-spiritual being in constant interaction with a dynamic and complex world

12. International Transcripts • If you attended college outside the United States, you will need to submit: • A comprehensive international transcript evaluation • An official, foreign transcript • The recommended evaluation service is Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute www.acei1.com 800-234-1597

13. Transcripts • We will need official transcripts from all the colleges attended, including: • Any community college attended • Any university attended • Foreign transcripts from study-abroad program • Official Transcripts from all foreign study • Transcripts from vocational program I.e. C.N.A, Massage, Phlebotomy, E.M.T • Transcripts for all courses completed prior to deadline (including the preceding Fall)

14. Application Deadlines • February 1st • Traditional BSN & Transfer Pre-Nursing deadline The Mount only admits into this Nursing program in the Fall

15. Financing YourEducation Presented By: Jaime Hernandez Nursing Students

16. Applying For Financial Aid • Apply for financial aid every year after January 1st. • Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) • Deadline is March 2nd.

17. The Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) • Apply online: www.fafsa.ed.gov • Send to the Federal Processor by • Mail: Federal Student Aid Programs P.O. Box 4001, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864-8601 • E-mail: www.ed.gov/studentaid. • 3-4 weeks paper process time • 1-2 weeks electronic process time • Include Mount St. Mary’s School Code: 001243 so we receive your FAFSA information.

18. You Will Receive a Financial Aid Offer from the Student Financing Office Once we have received… • Your Student Aid Report from the Federal Processor • Any supplemental information that has been requested • Notification of your official acceptance into the program

19. Financing your Education for B.S.N Students • Grants • Pell (up to $4731) • Cal Grants (up to $9708) • Merit Awards • Outside Scholarships • Stafford Loans • Parent Plus Loan • Alternative Financing • TMS payment plan (see business office for more information 310-954-4040) • Alternative loans (Credit Check)

20. Grants Pell Grants • Based on “need” as determined by the Federal Government as well as enrollment status. • Up to $4310 Cal Grants • Based on “need” and GPA as determined by CSAC. • Separate application required. • www.csac.ca.gov • Up to $9708

21. Merit Awards • Merit Awards: Upon application to the Mount, you will be considered for a merit award based upon your academic achievement. • Awarded by the Admissions Department.

22. Outside Scholarships • Outside Scholarships: These funds are not associated with MSMC. Outside organizations award these funds to students and are coordinated with student’s financial aid award. • Students research and apply on their own.

23. Stafford Loans • Subsidized Loans: Need based loans. Government pays interest while student is in school. • Unsubsidized Loans: Not need based loans. Borrower pays interest six months after he/she has graduated. • Guaranteed & Deferrable • Must be enrolled ½ time

24. Stafford Loans Subsidized Loans Up to $3500 Freshman Up to $4500 Sophomore Up to $5500 Junior/Senior Unsubsidized Loans (Independent students only) Up to $4000 Fresh/Soph Up to $5000 Junior/Senior

25. Independent Student • 24 years of age or older. • Is working on a master’s or doctorate program. • Married • Have children who receive more than ½ of their support from you. • Have dependents other than children or spouse. • Ward or dependent of the court. • Veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.

26. Parent Plus Loan • Federal loan offered to parent. • Based on credit. • Student must be enrolled at least ½ time. • Repayment begins after the loan is fully disbursed. • If loan is rejected; becomes an unsubsidized loan under student name.

27. Alternative Financing • TMS Payment Plan: (see business office for more information 310-954-4040). • Private Loans: Credit based and sometimes require a credit worthy co-signer. Interest rates vary, depending on credit history. Repayment occurs six months after graduation.

28. Friendly Reminders • Complete your file early • Keep copies! • You must apply for financial aid every year!

29. The Office of Student Financing • Jaime Hernandez Counselor • jhernandez@msmc.la.edu • 12001 Chalon Rd Los Angeles, CA 90049 • M-Th: 8:00am – 5:00pm F: 8:00am – 4:00pm • Tel: (310) 954-4190 • Fax: (310) 954-4199

30. Purpose of BSN • Develop critical thinking • Ethical judgment • Personal sensitivity • Capacity for leadership • Eligibility for licensing exam • Eligibility for California Public Health Certificate

31. ROY ADAPTATION MODEL • Developed by Sister Callista Roy CSJ, former chair of MSMC nursing department. • Used widely in the United States, Canada, Japan, and other countries. • The Roy adaptation model recognizes that a person is a bio-psycho-social-spiritual being in constant interaction with a dynamic and complex world.

32. THREE NURSING PROGRAMS • DOHENY • Associate Degree in Nursing – 2 to 3 years • Evening classes, clinical classes on weekends • Overall GPA of 2.5 or greater • Science GPA of 2.5 or greater • Applicants are required to take the T.E.A.S exam. • Starts in Fall and Spring

33. THREE NURSING PROGRAMS • DOHENY • Accelerated BSN Program – 12 months • Bachelors Degree • 46 units of pre-requisite courses • Overall GPA of 3.0 or greater • Starts Summer and Fall of each year

34. CHALON CAMPUS • RN TO BSN program – 1 to 2 years • Must be licensed / graduated from accredited college • Overall GPA of 2.7 • Validation of clinical competence form • N40 Roy adaptation model – offered in summer and spring

35. THREE NURSING PROGRAMS • CHALON • Traditional BSN Day Program – 3 to 4 years • Classes and Clinicals during daytime hours • 32 prerequisite units • Overall GPA of 2.7 or greater • Science GPA of 2.5 • Starts in the Fall

36. Pre-requisites • Chemistry/ Physics • Anatomy / lab • Physiology / lab • Microbiology/ lab • Psychology • Lifespan Developmental Psychology • English 1A & 1B • Speech/Oral Communication • Sociology Science courses must be completed within the past 5 years

37. Articulation Agreements • Resource available through our website to inform you of community college classes that meet our pre-requisites. • www.msmc.la.edu Click on Admissions Click on Nursing Transfer Student Click on Articulation Agreements Click school of choice

38. REQUIREMENTS • Admission Requirement • Grade of “C” or better in required classes • No more than 1 pre-requisite repeat • Test of Essential Academic Skills (T.E.A.S exam) • www.atitesting.com • Entrance Requirement • Critical Thinking Test • American Heart Association CPR card • Annual PE, PPD, 2 MMR, TB, 3 Hep B & Titer, Varicella Titer, Polio Series • Auto, Driver’s License, Auto Insurance • Malpractice Insurance ($20/yearly) • Background check

39. SOPHMORE NURSING • Nutrition • Moral Values or Ethics • Religious Studies (RST) • Art/ Music History • Philosophical Ideas • Nursing Fundamentals Theory • Nursing Fundamentals Clinical/Skills • Pathophysiology • Adult Med/Surg • Roy Adaptation Theory

40. JUNIOR NURSING • Bioethics (upper-division) • History • Literature • Childbearing • Childhood • Advanced Med/Surg • Mental Health/Psychiatric • Pharmacology

41. SENIOR NURSING • Macroeconomics or Political Science • Philosophy or RST • Child to Elder Abuse • Nursing Issues • Nursing Research • Public Health/ Community Health • Leadership/ Management • Gerontology • Preceptorship

42. Clinical Sites • Cedar- Sinai Medical Center • Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles • Culver City School District • Encino- Tarzana Medical Center • Good Samaritan Hospital • Harbor- UCLA Medical Center • Hollywood/ Wilshire Health Center • Jewish Family Services • Kaiser Permanentee • Little Company of Mary Hospital • Motion Picture & Television Fund • Northridge Hospital Medical Center • Presbytarian- Intercommunity Hospital • Public Health Department • San Pedro Peninsula Hospital • Santa Monica/ UCLA Medical Center • Sherman Oaks Hospital • St. John’s Hospital • Torrance Memorial Medical Center • Trinity Care Hospice • UCLA Medical Center • UCLA Neuropsychiatric • VA Medical Center- West LA

43. Questions??? • Please email us at: nursingadmission@msmc.la.edu • Or call 213)477-2561