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Kirkwood Community College

Kirkwood Community College. Nursing Program Conference. Nursing Career Ladder. Nurse Aide 75 hour course includes theory, lab and clinic Does not follow traditional semester offerings Builds confidence Exposes you to nursing The CNA is a program prerequisite in the fall of 2011

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Kirkwood Community College

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  1. Kirkwood Community College Nursing Program Conference

  2. Nursing Career Ladder • Nurse Aide • 75 hour course includes theory, lab and clinic • Does not follow traditional semester offerings • Builds confidence • Exposes you to nursing • The CNA is a program prerequisite in the fall of 2011 For More Information Please Contact the Simulation Center at (319) 398-5438 For more information on Criminal background Checks prior to the CNA, please go to the Simulation Center – 2nd floor of Linn Hall

  3. Practical Nursing • First 2 ½ semesters of program • Leads to PN licensure eligibility • Employment: • Long Term Care • Hospitals • Home Care • Dr. Office

  4. Associate Degree Nursing • Total of 5 semesters (2 ½ PN, 2 ½ ADN) • Leads to RN licensure eligibility • Employment • Hospitals • Long Term Care • Home Health • Clinics • Community Health

  5. Bachelor of Science (BSN) • KCC program articulates (transfers) to all Iowa BSN programs. • Mt. Mercy, University of Iowa, Upper Iowa University • Expands opportunities • There are courses that can be taken at KCC toward a BSN, a brochure is available

  6. Master’s Degrees • Clinical Nurse Specialist • Administration • Education • Informatics • Anesthetist • Midwife

  7. Doctorate in Nursing • Research • Nurse Practitioner • Administration • Education

  8. Kirkwood’s Nursing Program What to Expect

  9. Application Process • Complete an application • Attend a Program Conference • Complete Placement Testing • Complete ATI TEAS • Complete Prerequisites

  10. Complete An Application • Apply online www.kirkwood.edu • IndicateNursing AAS or PRE BSN

  11. Advising • Completed on a walk-in basis in the Nursing office in 117 Linn Hall • Individual Advising Appointments available Call Nursing Department for appts. • 398-5563

  12. Attend a Program Conference • You’re here! • Did you sign in? • You will receive a follow up letter in about 2 weeks

  13. Computerized test of reading, writing and math Minimum scores required for advising and course placement COMPASS test available at KCC; Cedar Hall, 2055: Testing Center, ph # 398-5456 Degree and Course option available Math Score of 50 (Compass), 18 (ACT), or C- in a college math course, required for nursing acceptance. Scores within the past 3 years Take a Placement Test(This is a requirem

  14. TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) • 4 exams: Reading, Mathematics, Science, and English • Required Composite Score of 64.7, effective 7/1/11 for Version V • Advising for Enrichment Coursework available at Kirkwood • Used as part of admission criteria

  15. Prerequisites – Day Program • Professional Roles in Health Care: (students are required to pass TEAS exam prior to enrollment) • Communication in the Health Care Environment (students are required to pass TEAS exam prior to enrollment) • Nutrition • CNA certification and Registry • Anatomy & Physiology I OR Anatomy • Anatomy & Physiology II OR Physiology

  16. Prerequisites- Eve/Wkend; • Professional Roles in Health Care (students are required to pass TEAS exam prior to enrollment) • Communication in the Health Care Environment (students are required to pass TEAS exam prior to enrollment) • Nutrition • CNA certification and Registry • Anatomy & Physiology I • Anatomy & Physiology II • General Psychology • Composition I • Intro to Sociology • Developmental Psychology • Fund of Communication • Microbiology • Humanities Elective

  17. Nursing Application • Foundations I: will vary according to application date and TEAS score • Foundations I E/W: Fall and spring admission • Transitions to Associate Degree Nursing: according to admission and transfer policy

  18. Associate Degree Nursing Admission Transfer Students • Students seeking admission to the Associate Degree level from a program other than Kirkwood, will be required to submit a letter of reference regarding theory, clinical, and overall student conduct from the chair of the transferring institution. The letter should include the student’s eligibility to continue on to the AD level of the transferring institution.

  19. Associate Degree Admission • Preadmission requirements : • For transfer students and those who have completed their PN education greater than one year ago: • LPN Step exam composite score of 66.4 • LPN step to success course • GPA of 2.5 is required for admission

  20. Current CPR Card for the Health Care Provider or Professional Rescuer • Current physical: Within 1 year • Immunization record on file (Includes Hepatitis B, DtaP, Varicella) • TB test (initial 2-step) – yearly • OSHA training - yearly • Proof of Health Insurance • Proof of Mandatory Reporter Training of Dependent Adult and Child Abuse Clinic Requirements

  21. Criminal Background Check • Criminal Background check - National FBI check required prior to any clinic rotation. Available through Kirkwood’s Human Resource office • Child, dependent adult and sex offender abuse registry checks • Clinical Facilities reserve right to refuse student • Depending on offense, Board of Nursing may deny application for license. • Anticipated drug testing in the future. • This is required in addition to the CNA requirement

  22. Tattoos and Piercings • WHILE IN CLINIC: • No visible tattoos • Only 1 stud type earring per ear

  23. Day Program • New section each semester – fall, spring and summer • Lecture 2 - 3 days a week • Lab hours vary • Clinic hours on Tuesday, and Wednesday, or Thursday and Friday • 5 semesters

  24. Evening/Weekend Program • All Prerequisite and general education courses must be completed first • New section each fall, spring • Number of clinic and lecture hours same as day program • Lecture 2 - 3 evenings a week • Lab hours on Saturday or Sunday • Clinic hours on Saturday and Sunday, occasional weekday clinic possible • 5 semesters

  25. Practical Nurse Only Program • Same prerequisite requirements as day program • New section begins each spring • Must reapply for Associate Degree program • Same application list as day program, those on this list, given opportunity to enter PN program, or wait for ADN program. • Clinic hours on Thursday and Friday

  26. Graduate As Practical Nurse • Must have at least 2.0 GPA in nursing curriculum (Foundations of Nursing I and II) to graduate • Receive a Practical Nurse diploma • May apply to take licensure exam and become a Licensed Practical Nurse

  27. Progression to A.D.N. • Must have a GPA of 2.5 to enter ADN Curriculum • Only courses required for the PN program included in the GPA Foundations of Nursing I & II and prerequisite courses • Transfer grades are included

  28. Progression to ADN • If GPA not met, students must retake courses to improve GPA and then reapply for ADN program once GPA successfully attained • Students in Foundations of Nursing II, automatically progress to the AD level if all requirements met (except PN only section)

  29. Course Grade Requirements • B- in all nursing technical courses • Pass all clinical rotations • If requirements not met • Need to apply to re-enter through Nursing Department

  30. A 93-100 A- 90-92 B+ 87-89 B 84-86 Nursing Grading Scale • B- 80-83(passing) • C+ 78-79 • C 75-77 • C- 73-74

  31. Nursing is Complex • The faculty are here to assist you. • College 101 • Being in the nursing program takes commitment of time and energy.

  32. Some things you should know • You will need to be flexible with your schedule • Some clinic locations are not announced until the week prior to start • Day or Evening clinics possible throughout program • Nights and Weekends possible during preceptorship • Clinics are held in 7 county area.

  33. 1 hour class or clinic = 4-6 hours of study time General Rule of Thumb

  34. Weekly Time Commitment • 4 hours of lecture • 12 hours of clinic • 4-6 hours of study per hour of class = 64-96 hours of study

  35. Helpful Information • Full-time is considered 12 credits; summer is 9 credits • Financial aid usually requires students to be at least half-time which is 6 credits • Keep in close contact with Financial Aid office to make best use of available money • Scholarships – Found on the Kirkwood website

  36. Thanks For Being Here • We look forward to learning with you!!

  37. Admission Checklist • Fill out the Admission Criteria Checklist – will hand in PINK carbon copy today • Three-part form – write firmly • Return white copy to Nursing Department Office, 117 Linn Hall once all requirements are met • Keep YELLOW copy for your records

  38. Nursing Department Office 117 Linn Hall Open M & F from 8-5 T, W, Th from 8-6 LeAnn Parker, Office Coordinator 398-5563 Brenda Vacek Office Coordinator 319-398-4989 General Advising is conducted through the Nursing Department Office Coordinators We’re Here to Assist

  39. Questions?

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