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Mount St. Mary’s College

Mount St. Mary’s College. Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program Information Session. Presented By. Joelle Fortune` Assistant Director of Nursing Admission Sarah Shealy RN, MSN, CNM Assistant Director, Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing Dalia Zepeda

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Mount St. Mary’s College

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  1. Mount St. Mary’s College Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program Information Session

  2. Presented By Joelle Fortune` Assistant Director of Nursing Admission Sarah Shealy RN, MSN, CNM Assistant Director, Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing Dalia Zepeda Counselor, Student Financing

  3. Overview • Introduction to Mount St. Mary’s College • Program Details • Application Process • Financing Your Education • Nursing Programs at the Mount

  4. History of MSMC MSMC is a nationally recognized, liberal-arts institution with an intimate learning environment that extends beyond the classroom. By fostering the development of young leaders, students gain the skills to better themselves, their communities, and the world.

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

  6. Two Campuses one Mission Two exceptional campuses • Chalon Est. 1925 • Doheny Est. 1962 • 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 - Weekend College -Accelerated BSN - Master’s programs - MSN - Teacher’s credential - DPT

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

  8. Program Details Presented by: Sarah Shealy, RN, MSN, CNM Assistant Director, Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing

  9. Program Schedule • Semester #1 • 20 units • Mon. & Tues. 7am to 3:30pm • theory courses • Wed., Thurs, & Fri. 6:30am to 3:30pm • clinical rotations at the hospital

  10. Program Schedule • Semester #2 • 18 units of nursing & 3 units of Bioethics • Mon., Wed., Fri., Sat., Sun. • Clinical days (2 days each week) • Tuesday- 7am to 2pm- theory • Thursday- 7am to 4pm- theory

  11. Program Schedule • Semester #3 • 18 units • Mon. & Wed. (theory classes) • Mon. 7am to noon; Wed. 7am to 5pm • Tues., Thurs., Fri., Sat.,Sun. • Clinicals (2 days a week)

  12. Prerequisites • Chemistry or Physics 3-4 units • Human Anatomy (with lab) 4 units • Human Physiology (with lab) 4 units • Microbiology (with lab) 4 units (all four science courses must have been taken within the last 5 years)

  13. Prerequisites • Human Nutrition 3units • General Psychology 3 units • Developmental (lifespan) Psychology 3 units • Intro. To Sociology or Cultural Anthropology 3 units • Communication: • Written communication 3 units • Oral communication – Public Speaking 3 units

  14. Prerequisites Philosophy 3 units Philosophy (Bioethics, upper div.) 3units Religious Studies 6 units **A passing grade for all pre requisites is “C”

  15. Bioethics • There are upper division Phil. courses that are transferable for our Bioethics requirement. • UCLA: Phil 155 Medical Ethics • LMU: Phil 330 Cont. Moral Problems • Taylor Univ (Indiana): Phil 410E (online) (These are just examples)

  16. Bioethics (continued) More examples of courses that meet Bioethics requirement California State University: Fullerton- Phil 314 Medical Ethics Long Beach- Phil 403 Medical Ethics Los Angeles- Phil 429 Bioethics Cal State Poly Pomona-Phil 433 Bioethics Chapman University- Phil 314- Medical Ethics Loyola Marymount University- Phil 330 Contemporary Moral Problems San Diego State University- Phil 330 Medical Ethics San Francisco State University- Phil 383 Ethics in Medicine Taylor University (Indiana) Online course Phil 410E Bioethics University of California: Los Angeles- Phil 155 Medical Ethics Irvine- Phil 131C Medical Ethics Riverside- Phil 167 Biomedical Ethics San Diego- Phil 163 Biomedical Ethics

  17. Selection Process • Application suggestions: • Pg. 2 be sure to list all prerequisites you will be taking between your application submission and the beginning of the program (usually mid May)

  18. Selection Process • Pg. 3, ‘Personal Statement’: Be sure to answer all 4 questions • Why are you choosing a career in nursing now? • What experiences have you had in the health care field? • What are your short and long term goals? • How have you planned (financially and personally) for the year of full time study in this accelerated program?

  19. Selection Process • Letters of Reference • Two letters needed on letterhead. • At least one academic reference from someone who can speak to your ability to succeed in an academically rigorous and fast paced program.

  20. Interviews Applicants that complete the application process on-time and meet our minimum GPA will be contacted by the Nursing department to schedule an interview Interviews will be conducted in December and May

  21. Background Screening Students must complete background checks prior to clinical placement, after reserving a space within the program

  22. Questions

  23. Presented By: Dalia Zepeda Financing Your Education

  24. Applying For Financial Aid Apply for financial aid at the same timeyou are applying for admission. Or once you have been accepted into the program. Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

  25. Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) • Apply online: www.fafsa.ed.gov • Send to the Federal Processor • Mail: Federal Student Aid Programs P.O. Box 4001, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864-8601 • 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.

  26. After being admitted into the program, you will receive a Financial Aid Offer from the Student Financing Office once we have received… Beginning in Summer; You must complete the 2008/2009 FAFSA for the Summer semester and an additional 2009/2010 FAFSA for the Fall/ Spring semesters. Beginning in Fall; You must complete the 2009/2010 FAFSA for the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.

  27. Annual Costs for 2008- 2009 Accelerated Nursing 1 year program Tuition & Fees: $47,442 Room and Board: $12,720 - $13,540

  28. Types of Financial Aid 1. Federal Stafford Loans: Students are eligible for up to $25,000 for the program. This may include federal subsidized and unsubsidized loans. Repayment begins six months after graduation. • Federal Subsidized Loans: The federal government pays the interest while you are in college. • Federal Unsubsidized Loans: The borrower pays the interest six months after he/she has graduated.

  29. Types of Financial Aid 2. Alternative/Private Loans: Supplemental educational financing up to the cost of attendance. Private loans are based on credit. The student has option to apply with a co-signer. Apply by phone or online. Repayment occurs six months after graduation.

  30. Types of Financial Aid 3. Forgivable Loan Program: Applied to the last two semesters of the program. Kaiser Scholarship Northridge Hospital Scholarship Torrance Memorial Scholarship Students must first be accepted into the Accelerated BSN program in order to be eligible to apply for this scholarship. To be considered for either Scholarship an application needs to be filled out and then an interview will be set up. If you accept the scholarship and work for 2 - 2 1/2 years once you graduate, the loan or “scholarship” is forgiven. This means you do not have to pay it back.

  31. The Office of Student Financing Dalia Zepeda Counselor dzepeda@msmc.la.edu 10 Chester Pl Los Angeles, CA 90007 M-Th: 8:00am – 5:00pm F: 8:00am – 4:00pm Tel: (213) 477-2562 Fax: (213) 477-2549

  32. Application Process • Accelerated BSN • Complete Application • Personal statement • Two Letters of References (at least one must be academic) • Official college transcripts (from every college attended) • GPA- 3.0 Cumulative • Application Fee $20- online application *Please note: we only accept on-line applications for this program.

  33. On-line Application www.msmc.la.edu Admissions Nursing Transfer Student Apply On-line Accelerated BSN application

  34. Application Deadline November 1, 2009 for Summer 2010 March 15, 2009 for Fall 2009 You may apply even if you are in the process of completing pre-requisites. However, all pre-requisites must be completed by the start date of the Accelerated BSN Program.

  35. Transcripts • We will need official transcripts from all the colleges attended, including: • Community college/ University attended before your degree • University where you obtained your degree • Foreign transcripts from study-abroad program • Official Transcripts from all foreign study • Transcripts from Graduate or Professional degree • Transcripts from vocational program I.e. C.N.A, Massage, Phlebotomy, E.M.T • Community college/ University attended after degree • Transcripts for courses taken prior to application deadline

  36. 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

  37. Check your application status • WebAdvisor • A few days after you submit your application, you will get an email about WebAdvisor • 2 to 3 weeks after your application is received, you will be able to set up an account • Directions for setting up your account may be obtained on the nursing transfer student page • click on “check your application status” Please note: we receive a lot of documents 2 weeks before and after deadline, so it takes longer during that time for items to be reflected in WebAdvisor

  38. 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

  39. THREE NURSING PROGRAMS • DOHENY • Associate Degree in Nursing – 2 to 3 years • Evening or afternoon classes, clinicals on weekends • GPA minimums: 2.5 overall and in the sciences • If a student has less than 15 college transferable units, high schools transcripts and SAT/ACT scores are required. • To be considered for admissions, applicants must take the T.E.A.S exam. • Starts in Fall and Spring of each year

  40. THREE NURSING PROGRAMS • CHALON • Traditional BSN Program- 3 to 4 years • Classes and Clinicals during daytime hours • 32 units of prerequisites • Overall GPA of 2.7 or greater • Science GPA of 2.5 • Starts Fall of each year

  41. THREE NURSING PROGRAMS • DOHENY • Accelerated BSN Program – 12 months • Must have Bachelors Degree • 46 units of prerequisite courses • Overall GPA of 3.0 or greater • Starts May and August of each year

  42. CONTACT: OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS (213) 477-2561 WWW.MSMC.LA.EDU NURSINGADMISSION@MSMC.LA.EDU Questions???

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