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1. College of DuPageAssociate Degree Nursing Program Advising Session
2012-2013
Admission
2. Admission Policy
Associate Degree Nursing Program Admission packet
Also please review the following web pages as you explore the nursing programs at COD:
Nursing Department
Associate Degree Nursing Program
3. Let’s start with the plan of study…..
6. NOTE: All non-NURSI courses can be taken prior to semester noted. Anatomy and Physiology courses courses cannot be more than 5 years old from the time of the admission deadline for the semester entering.
7. Associate of applied science….and the right to sit for the nclex-rn Upon satisfactory completion of
the program your earn an
8. Admission requirements Deadline: March 22, 2013
9. Admission requirements (cont)
10. Admission requirements (cont)
11. Admission requirements (cont)
12. A word about Elsevier/Evolve A2 Exam Register soon
Components
English Language (Includes: Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary and General Knowledge, and Grammar)
Science (Includes: Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy and Physiology)
Critical Thinking
Learner Profile
Prepare: Admission Assessment Exam
Review Resource: http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/bookdescription.cws_home/714034/description
(Available in COD library)
13. Elsevier/Evolve A2 Exam requirements Minimum: 75% Cumulative Score
Additional rank points offered based on the following sub-test areas: Reading Comprehension; Vocabulary and General Knowledge; Grammar; and Anatomy and Physiology.
4 points if 3 or more areas above 90%
3 points if 2 areas above 90%
2 points if 3 or more areas 80-89%
1 point if 2 areas 80-89%
14. Testing available sometime in October 2012.
15. ACCEPTANCE Process Applicants who have completed steps 1 to 7 will have their application processed by the Admissions Office.
In the event that there are MORE qualified applicants than there are seats available for this program, a ranking process will be used based on the Admission Requirements.
16. ACCEPTANCE Process (cont) Priority for admission:
a. In-district applicants
b. Out-of-district applicants and Out-of-district applicants working full-time in-district (proof of in-district employment will be required each semester).
17. Notification letter types include: Accepted list
Alternate list
Program full
Denied
18. Application decisions
Notification letters will be sent no later than April 19, 2013, after the Admissions Department has calculated rank scores and the Nursing Department Student Program Participation Committee has confirmed the applicants accepted.
19. Calculate your rank score
20. What can I do to promote my application Complete program required non-nursing courses
English 1101 English Composition 3 cr
Psych 1100 Intro to Psychology 3 cr
Speech 1100 Speech OR
Speech 1120 Small Group Comm. 3 cr
Culinary 1110 or PHYS Basic Nutrition 3 cr
Math 1102 (you may want to consider a Statistics course if intending to pursue BSN or higher degree) 3 cr
Psych 2237 Developmental Psych 3 cr
Micro 1420 Microbiology 4 cr
Humanities course 3 cr
21. What can I do to promote my application
Prepare for the Elsevier/Evolve A2
Retake the Elsevier/Evolve A2 (it can be repeated every 3 months; and taken twice in an application year cycle)
22. Meet with advising resources Nursing faculty can meet with you by appointment (see web-site for their email addresses)
Health sciences advisor (Jim Ryan) can meet with you by appointment. Contact him at ryanja@cod.edu
Admissions representative (Deb Jeffay) can with meet you by appointment. Contact her at jeffay@cod.edu
23. Other considerations Program cost: variable tuition for NURSI courses
Essential Functions
Health Requirements
Professional conduct
24. In closing…. What if I don’t get accepted…
Don’t give up
Improve your rank score
Make an appointment with advisors
How can I promote my success in the program…
Minimize work commitments
Be organized
Develop a strong study plan
Form study groups
Utilize available resources
25. Continued… Other nursing program opportunities at COD
Certified Nursing Assistant
Practical Nursing (LPN)
BSN completion program articulation with NIU and BU
Nursing education at COD
Outstanding reputation in the community
High NCLEX and IDPH pass rates
Highly qualified faculty
Stellar clinical learning sites
Strong hiring practices of graduates
26. Questions???