Pre-Admission Nursing Conference FALL Associate Degree Nursing (RN) LPN to ADN

1. Pre-Admission Nursing ConferenceFALL Associate Degree Nursing (RN)LPN to ADN

2. AGENDA • Programs offered • Preferences for Selective Admission • Minimum Requirements • Admission Process • Expenses • “Things to Know”

3. NURSING PROGRAMS OFFERRED Traditional ADN • 3-5 days per week • 4 semesters • Accepts 50-60 students in Fall LPN to ADN • 3-5 days per week • 3 semesters • Accepts students in Spring Total number of LPN to RN students accepted varies each semester

4. ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING (ADN or RN)AdmissionDeadline March 1st

5. ADN PROGRAM • The Associate Degree Nursing Program prepares students to sit for the NCLEX-RN in order to become Registered Nurses. • ADN program is four (4) semesters long 1st semester: Nursing Practice I (9 total credit hours) 2nd semester: Medical/Surgical Nursing I & Behavioral Health Nursing (10 total credit hours) 3rd semester: Medical/Surgical Nursing II & Maternal Newborn Nursing (10 total credit hours) 4th semester: Medical/Surgical Nursing III & Pediatric Nursing (10 total credit hours)

6. ADN MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSA. Prior to Admission Deadlines • Apply for admission to OCTC if you are not currently enrolled in a KCTCS institution and declare major Associate in Science with Nursing/OWRN as student group • You are currently viewing the Pre-Admission Conference online • Submit the Data Report form located at the end of these slides. Save the form as a Word document and send to terri.lanham@kctcs.edu *This form is your official application to the Nursing Program • Submit official transcripts from universities/colleges other than KCTCS to the OCTC Office of the Registrar (Note: OCTC will only accept transfer courses as designated by the OCTC Registrar) • Earn a minimum 2.75 or above Nursing GPA (Nursing GPA is determined by grades in ENG 101, MAT 150, Heritage/Humanities, PSY 110, BIO 137, BIO 139, and BIO 225.) *Nursing GPA scores below 2.75 will not be considered for admission

7. ADN MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSA.Prior to Admission Deadline (cont) • Meet one (1) of the two (2) criteria listed below: • Score an ACT Composite of 20 or above.  Official scores must be sent from OCTC or already be on file    • Score “Proficient” (58.7%) or higher on the Assessment (TEAS V or ATI TEAS)  (www.atitesting.com) • Extra points may be awarded to applicants demonstrating proof of a prior Allied Health Degree involving direct patient care AND actively employed in that field for 12 of the past 36 months. (Allied Health Degrees do not include SRNA Certificates. Examples of Allied Health Degrees include Paramedic, Radiology or Surgical Technicians). • Submit an official transcript verifying degree completion to the Office of the Registrar • Submit a letter from employer documenting verification of employment dates to the Director of Nursing at terri.lanham@kctcs.edu

8. ADN MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSB.Prior to First Day of Nursing Classes (required) • Complete BIO 137, MAT 150 (or higher), and PSY 110 with a grade of "C" or higher in the math and science courses • Obtain “Active Status” on Kentucky Nurse Aide Registry • If you have never been a nurse aid, you may be trained at a local health care facility (that is approved for students to complete state exam) or take NAA 100 at any KCTCS institution and pass the state board exam to become a registered nurse aide • Obtain BLS (Basic Life Support) certification for the Healthcare Provider with AED training (American Heart only) • Attend a mandatory orientation day in August before your nursing classes begin. The date and times vary each semester but typically scheduled for the week prior to the start of classes.

9. DIGITAL LITERACY *Digital Literacy is a college graduation requirement. You will meet this requirement when you successfully complete the nursing program. If you withdraw and do not complete the nursing program you must demonstrate digital literacy to meet graduate requirements of any degree awarded by OCTC.(CIT 105 recommended-This requirement can also be met by the IC3 Challenge or FastTrack Exam. For more information contact the TLC at 270.686.4532. Please also check with your advisor to be sure that if you have completed digital literacy, that it falls within the required time frame and has not expired.)

10. ADN GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES ENG 101 Writing I PSY 110 General Psychology MAT 150 College Algebra (or higher) BIO 137 Anatomy & Physiology I BIO 139 Anatomy & Physiology II BIO 225 Medical Microbiology Heritage & Humanities

11. LPN to ADN AdmissionUpon acceptance, students will enter into the second semester of the ADN ProgramDeadline October 1st

12. LPN-RN MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSA. Prior to Admission Deadlines • Apply for admission to OCTC if you are not currently enrolled in a KCTCS institution and declare major Associate in Science with Nursing/OWRN as student group • You are currently viewing the Pre-Admission Conference online • Submit the Data Report form located at the end of these slides. Save the form as a Word document and send to terri.lanham@kctcs.edu *This form is your official application to the Nursing Program • Submit official transcripts from universities/colleges other than KCTCS to the OCTC Office of the Registrar (Note: OCTC will only accept transfer courses as designated by the OCTC Registrar) • Earn a minimum 2.75 or above Nursing GPA (Nursing GPA is determined by grades in ENG 101, MAT 150, Heritage/Humanities, PSY 110, BIO 137, BIO 139, and BIO 225.) *Nursing GPA scores below 2.75 will not be considered for admission

13. LPN-RN MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSB.Prior to First Day of Nursing Classes (required) • Complete BIO 137, BIO 139, MAT 150 (or higher), and PSY 110 with a grade of "C" or higher in the math and science courses • Obtain BLS (Basic Life Support) certification for the Healthcare Provider with AED training (American Heart only) • Attend a mandatory orientation day in August before your nursing classes begin. The date and times vary each semester but typically scheduled for the week prior to the start of classes. • Obtain a Nursing GPA ≥2.75 in Pre-Nursing courses • Demonstrate an “Active” unrestricted license as a Practical Nurse • Continuing student or employed as a full-time LPN 12 of the past 36 months. • Enroll in or have completed ENG 101 (Pre or Co Requisite)

14. DIGITAL LITERACYDigital Literacy is a college graduation requirement.You will meet this requirement when you successfully complete the nursing program. If you withdraw and do not complete the nursing program you must demonstrate digital literacy to meet graduate requirements of any degree awarded by OCTC.(CIT 105 recommended-This requirement can also be met by the IC3 Challenge or FastTrack Exam. For more information contact the TLC at 270.686.4532. Please also check with your advisor to be sure that if you have completed digital literacy, that it falls within the required time frame and has not expired.)

15. APPLICATION PROCESS Submit completed DATA REPORT FORM to: (found at the end of the presentation) Owensboro Community & Technical College c/o Nursing Department 4800 New Hartford Road Owensboro, KY 42303 Fax: 270-686-4687 E-mail: terri.lanham@kctcs.edu • All required information, including Data Report Form, official TEAS transcript (if taken at another institution), official ACT and official college transcripts (if taken at another institution beside KCTCS), must be received by the application deadline. • Transcripts should be sent to the Office of the Registrar • Do not submit CPR or Nurse Aide documentation until after you have been admitted. You will be instructed where to upload these documents once you have been accepted and enrolled in the first nursing course.

16. EXPENSES REQUIRED Tuition Total • Nursing Curriculum Courses 38 Credit Hours: $6422.00 This does not include pre-requisite courses • Student Fees: $304.00 TOTAL: $6726.00 Books/Lab Kits • 1st semester: $970.00 (includes lab kit and ATI initial payment) • 2nd-4th semester: $1,600.00 combined total (includes lab kits and ATI payments) Testing Plan • ATI Standardized Testing package will be utilized throughout your Program to evaluate learning, retention of content and readiness for NCLEX. $825.00 divided into 4 payments and included in totals above for books NCLEX Review • Final semester includes a course fee for a session: $300.00

17. EXPENSES REQUIRED (continued) Uniforms & Equipment • Scrubs, stethoscope, scissors, penlight, hemostats, watch with a sweeping 2nd hand etc$300.00 Liability Insurance • Purchased every semester: $11.00 Criminal history report/drug screen, misc. clinical requirements • $100.00 plus additional fees for physical and immunizations (if needed) Licensure Fees upon graduation • $400 Approximate Total Cost: $11,265.00

18. THINGS TO KNOW • Pre Nursing Conferences must be viewed online prior to each application cycle and new Data Report Form submitted • To schedule to take the ATI TEAS assessment, call Workforce Solutions at 270-686-4444 • If unsuccessful on the TEAS, a minimum 4 week waiting period is required prior to retesting • The TEAS may only be attempted a maximum of 3 times per calendar year *Owensboro Community and Technical College (OCTC) Associate Degree Nursing Program is accredited by the National League of Nursing (NLN), Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and is approved by the Kentucky Board of Nursing.

19. THINGS TO KNOW (continued) Check your KCTCS student e-mail accounts often • All communication from the Nursing Department (including your acceptance or denial into the program) will occur via your KCTCS student e-mail account • If you do not have a KCTCS account, please list an alternate e-mail address on your Data Report Form • ADN Fall Acceptance/Denial letters should be sent in April • LPN-RN Spring Acceptance/Denial letters should be sent in December • It is the recommendation of the Nursing Faculty at OCTC that any accepted student review their A&P content carefully as proficient knowledge of this content will be expected in all NSG courses

20. QUESTIONS Nancy Wilson, BSN, RN Nursing Student Affairs Specialist 270-686-4581 nancy.wilson@kctcs.edu Terri Lanham MSN, RN Nursing Program Director 270-686-4548 terri.lanham@kctcs.edu

21. TECHNICAL HISTORY Nursing at the technical level involves the provision of direct care for individuals and is characterized by the application of verified knowledge in the skillful performance of nursing functions. Therefore all students should possess: a. Sufficient visual acuity, such as needed in the accurate preparation and administration of medications, and for the observation necessary for patient assessment and nursing care. b. Sufficient auditory perception to receive verbal communication from patients and members of the health team and to assess health needs of people through the use of monitoring devices such as cardiac monitor, stethoscope, IV infusion pump, Doptone, fire alarms, etc.  c. Sufficient gross and fine motor coordination to respond promptly and to implement the skills, including the manipulation of equipment, required in meeting health needs. d. Sufficient communications skills (speech, reading, writing) to interact with individuals and to communicate their needs promptly and effectively, as may be necessary in the individual’s interest. e. Sufficient intellectual and emotional functions to plan and implement care for individuals.

22. DATA REPORT FORM On the following slide is the Data Report Form: Complete and return as an email attachment to terri.Lanham@kctcs.edu Option 1: Copy and paste it to a Word document and email it as an attachment. Option 2: Print the data report form, complete it, scan it and send via email attachment.

23. DATA REPORT FORM (continued) Owensboro Community & Technical College Associate Degree Nursing Program Data Report Form Fall 2020 Admission (Application Deadline: March 1)  Date _____________________ Program_________________ Readmit (Yes/No)__________ Indicate (RN or LPN-RN) Name:__ Address: City:_____ State: _______ Zip:___________County:_____________ KCTCS Student E-mail: Alternate E-mail:_______________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone: Cell Phone: List all other colleges attended:___________________________________________________________________________________ Signature ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Student ID # ________________________________________ It is the applicant’s responsibility to notify the Nursing Student Affairs Specialist and the Director of Nursing of changes in important personal information at nancy.wilson@kctcs.edu and terri.Lanham@kctcs.edu All communication will be through KCTCS Student Email Check your email often