AGASIA LANIER, M.ED.

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ADN INFORMATION SESSION

• PRESENTED BY
• AGASIA LANIER, M.ED.
• ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR NURSING ADMISSION
• JIM KENNETT, Ph.D, RN, NP
• ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN NURSING
  PROGRAM
• MANUEL GOMEZ
• COUNSELOR, STUDENT FINANCING

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Session Overview

• Introduction to MSMC
• Nursing Programs at the Mount
• Program Details
• Application Process
• Financial Aid

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HISTORY OF MSMC

• Private, Catholic, primarily womens college
• Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of
  Carondelet in 1925
• The first baccalaureate of science in nursing
  program in California was established at Mount
  St. Marys College, graduating its first class in
  1952
• Since its inception, Mount St. Marys College has
  granted more than 17,000 degrees

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Two Campuses One Mission

• Two exceptional campuses
• Chalon est. 1925
• Doheny est. 1962
• The Chalon campus sits within the Santa Monica
  mountains
• -Baccalaureate degree programs
• The Doheny campus is located near Downtown Los
  Angeles once the historic Doheny Estate houses.
• - Associate degree programs - A.D.N
• - Masters programs - MSN
  
• - Teachers credential - DPT
• - Weekend College

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ACCREDITATION
Western Association of Colleges and Universities.

• Approved by the California Board of Registered
  Nursing.

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Nursing Programs at the Mount

• FOUR NURSING PROGRAMS
• DOHENY
• Associate Degree in Nursing 2 to 3 years
• Classes in evening or afternoons
• clinical on weekends, 12-hr days
• Overall GPA of 2.75 or greater
• Science GPA of 2.5 or greater
• Starts in Fall and Spring of each year

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Nursing Programs at the Mount

• Traditional BSN Day Program 3-4 years
• Classes and Clinicals during daytime hours
• 32 prerequisite units
• Overall GPA of 3.0 or greater
• Science GPA of 2.7
• RN-BSN option
• Starts Fall of each year

Chalon Campus
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Nursing Programs at the Mount

• Accelerated BSN Program 12 months
• Must have a Bachelors Degree
• 46 units of pre-requisite courses
• Overall GPA of 3.0 or greater
• Starts Summer and Fall of each year

Doheny Campus
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Nursing Programs at the Mount

• RN to BSN Completion Program 12 months
• 21 units of Nursing Curriculum
• 3-18 units depending on admittance to Direct or
  Pre-Nursing option
• Overall GPA of 2.8 or greater
• Starts Spring and Fall of each year

Doheny Campus
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Program Details

• Associate Degree in Nursing

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A.D.N. Program

• PRESENTED BY
• JIM KENNETT
• Ph.D, RN, NP
• ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
• ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN NURSING PROGRAM

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Evening and Weekend Program

• Adults who want to pursue a career in nursing
• Classes - Monday to Thursdays evenings
• Hospital experiences are on weekends, usually
  Sat/Sun, but may include Fridays

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Two options available

• Pre- Nursing Option (2.5 - 3 years)
• Take GE courses in first semester(s)
• Start nursing courses after completing GE courses
• Direct-to-Nursing Option (2-2 1/2 years)
• Transfer all GE courses, start nursing program

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Evening/Weekend Program

• FULL-TIME
• Rigorous
• Intense
• Prior to admission must plan for
• Time management
• Consistent support system
• Course load 6 to 13 units/semester
• A minimum of 6 units to qualify for financial aid.

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ADN Curriculum Plan

• Total program ten, 8-week sessions
• A total of 83 units required
• (includes 40 units of required pre-requisites)
• As outlined in the college catalog

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What is the schedule like?

• Two 8-week sessions/semester
• 8-week summer session
• Fall semester -late August to December
• Spring semester -January to May
• Summer session- mid-May to mid-July.

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Class Schedule of Hours

• Classes
• Evenings -gt Mon Thurs, 530 to 930 p.m.
• Afternoon -gt Mon Thurs, 1230-430p.m.
• You will be on campus 1-2 times per week.
• Clinical experiences
• Saturdays/Sundays, 600 a.m. to 600 p.m.
• Occasionally on Fridays, depending on course.

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Medication Math Calculation Exam

• 100 required EVERY nursing course with a
  clinical
• 2 chances allowed
• If failed, the course must be dropped.
• This will delay the completion date of the
  program.

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LVN Mobility Option

• Degree Option
• Must complete ALL GE requirements
• Must possess an active LVN license.
• Must meet all other AD.N. requirements to receive
  10 units of nursing credits for Med.-Surg Nursing
  PRIOR to starting the program.

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30 Unit Option - LVNs

• Non-Degree Option
• Allows NCLEX-RN exam after completing 26 units of
  required courses.
• NOTE
• May not be endorsed by other states
• May limit opportunities for career advancement
• Does not receive a degree from MSMC

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Clinical Requirements

• Nursing an educational program
• Which includes a clinical component, i.e.,
  hands on requirement
• Cultural competence
• An appreciation for the common good

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Clinical Site Assignment

• Carpooling is strongly encouraged
• A reliable car is a must to get to the hospital.
• Proximity from home to clinical site, although
  considered, is not a priority in assignments.
• The responsibilities simulate employment.
• No make-up for absenteeism, which may result in
  withdrawing from course and may alter graduation
  date.

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Which hospitals participate in clinical
experiences?

• California Med. Center
• Good Samaritan Hosp.
• St. Vincents Med. Center
• LAC-USC Med. Center
• Kaiser Hospitals (Sunset, Downey, Chinatown)
• Huntington Memorial
• Torrance Memorial
• Childrens Hospital
• Los Angeles Hospital
• Harbor-UCLA
• St. Francis Hospital
• White Memorial Medical Center
• Glendale Memorial Medical Center

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RANDOM DRUG TESTING

• Clinical facilities may require random drug
  testing of students
• Failure to comply or a positive will result in
  exclusion from clinical
• Exclusion from clinical results in failure or
  withdrawal from the program

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Health Clearance

• Students are responsible for insure that the
  their records are annually updated
• Physical exam, lab work (annually)
• TB testing2-step (annually)
• Malpractice Insurance (annually) www.nso.com
• Titers immunizations Hepatitis B, Varicella
  MMR
• CPR (American Heart Association)
• Fire Card (First month of the program)

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BACKGROUND CHECK

• Mandatory prior to clinical placement
• 1st semester process will be coordinated by
  the program
• Any concerns ?must be addressed BEFORE beginning
  the program.

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Denial Of Licensureper BRN Policy

• For crimes/acts which are related nursing
  qualifications, functions, or duties
• sex crimes
• drug crimes
• crimes of violence
• Examples child abuse, sex offender,
  assault/battery, dangerous drugs or devices

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Program Success

• Will require
• no employment or
• minimal hours lt20/week
• Structural time management
• Personal competence
• Proficient study skills

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Successful Completion Earns

• A.A. Degree in Nursing
• Eligible to take the NCLEX-RN EXAM
• A stepping stone to other Nursing opportunities
  such as Bachelors of Science in Nursing, MSN,
  DNP, PhD

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• Questions regarding the program?

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Admission Requirements Application Process
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Facts Regarding Admission

• Common issues that
• disqualify candidates
• Missing or late transcripts
• Not submitting up-to-date transcripts
• Missing or late letters of reference
• Reactivation forms without Self Reporting
  Checklist and Updated Personal Statement

• The Office of Admission receives over 300
  applications for the Associate Degree in Nursing
  program therefore your applications and all
  supporting documents must be complete and
  submitted on or before the deadline. No
  exceptions will be made.

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GE Requirements (as noted in the catalog)

• Chemistry w/lab
• Human Anatomy w/lab
• Human Physiology w/lab
• Microbiology w/lab
• Oral Communication (Public Speaking or Speech)
• Written Communication (2 semesters of Freshman
  Composition)
• General Psychology
• 5 year recency requirement on courses, prior to
  entry of program.

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GE Requirements(as noted in catalog)

• Lifespan Developmental Psychology
• Philosophy- Critical Thinking, Logic, or Critical
  Reasoning
• Introductory Sociology
• General Studies Elective (GSIII)
• (History or Art/Music Appreciation or Political
  Science or
• Literature)
• Please note that all of the required GE
  requirements must be completed before being
  considered as a Direct-to-Nursing candidate.

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Required GE Requirements for Admission(Effective
Fall 2013)

• Written Communication
• (Freshman Composition or Rhetoric)
• General Psychology
• General Studies Elective
• (ex. Art, Music, Literature, or US History)

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Religious Studies Requirement

• RST 41-Biomedical Issues Christian Ethics
• Religion or ethics courses offered through
• Philosophy
• History or
• Literature departments
• will not meet the requirement
• This is the only course that can be taken
  concurrently with the program and will happen no
  later than the first academic year in the nursing
  program.

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APPLICATION PROCESS

• Application Fee
• 20-online application
• Complete application
• Personal statement
• Two references (academic and professional)
• Official college transcripts (from every college
  attended)
• 2.75 minimum overall GPA
• 2.5 minimum science GPA

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On-line Application

• www.msmc.la.edu
• Click on Admissions
• Click on Nursing Transfer Students
• Click Apply On-line
• Select the program specific application
• Reference forms can be printed from the
  application menu and mailed in to us.
• We only accept online applications, however a PDF
  of the application is available. If you submit
  the application PDF, the application fee is 50.

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Check your application status

• MSMC Web Portal
• A few days after you submit your application, you
  will get an email MSMC Web Portal
• The MSMC Web Portal will display announcements,
  documents status, application status, and
  required documents for the program if admitted.
• Please note we receive a lot of documents 2
  weeks before and after the deadline, so it takes
  longer during that time for items to be reflected
  in WebAdvisor.

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Test of Essential Academic Skill (TEAS)

• TEAS Admission Exam
• Math
• English
• Sciences
• Critical Thinking

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Test of Essential Academic Skill (TEAS)

• Required for all direct to program candidates
  ONLY
• Offered on campus to qualified candidates after
  the application deadline
• Version V ONLY
• Visit www.atitesting.com for more information and
  to request study materials

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Transcripts

• We will need official transcripts from all the
  colleges that you have attended, including
• Any Community College attended
• Any University/ 4-year college attended
• Foreign transcripts from study-abroad program
• Official Transcripts from all foreign study
• Transcripts from Graduate or Professional degree
• Transcripts from vocational program
• i.e. LVN,C.N.A, Phlebotomy, E.M.T
• Transcripts for all courses completed by the
  deadline

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FOREIGN STUDENTS

• If you attended college outside the United
  States, we will need the following items
• Official, sealed, international transcripts
• An official, detailed international evaluation of
  your foreign coursework
• The evaluation company that we recommend is
  Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute. They
  can be reached at www.acei1.com or (310)
  275-3530.

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Articulation Agreements

• www.msmc.la.edu
• -Click on Admissions
• -Click on Nursing Transfer Students
• -Click on Articulation Agreements
• -Click on School of choice

Due to the high volume of applicants, the
Office of Admission is unable to provide
prospective nursing candidates with course
equivalencies for classes taken at 4 year
colleges and universities.  Please visit the
attached link, /campus-resources/college-catalogs.
asp, to view the Mount St. Marys College
catalog and compare your equivalent courses.
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APPLICATION DEADLINES

• Fall April 1st
• Spring September 1st

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Financing YourEducation

• Presented By
• MANUEL GOMEZ
• COUNSELOR, Student Financing

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2014-2015 Tuition Fees
Tuition (12 units semester example) 9672.00
Per Unit 806.00
College Service Fee 250.00
Nursing Fee 300.00
Health Insurance (above 9 Units) 608 Fall 2013 1049 Spring/Summer 2014 462 Summer 2014- New Students Only College fees are subject to change at any time
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What is Financial Aid?

• FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID
• 1) Direct Federal Stafford Loans
• Subsidized/Unsubsidized
• 2) Pell Grants (Need based)
• 3) California Grants (Need Based)
• Note Federal Financial Aid is not guaranteed.
  Please submit FAFSA application for
  determination.

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What is Alternative Financing?

• ALTERNATIVE FINANCING
• 1) Alternative Loans (credit based)
• 2) Cash Net Payment Plan
• 3) Scholarships

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Applying for Federal Financial Aid

• Go to www.FAFSA.ED.GOV
• Apply for a Personal Identification Number (PIN)
• Complete the 2014-2015 Application.
• MSMC School Code 001243
• Note Electronic process time takes between 3-5
  business days.

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Grant Information

• Pell Grants
• Based on Federal Need as determined by the
  Department of Education.
• Amount received is based on enrollment status per
  semester.
• Maximum amount is 5730, per academic year.
• Note Students that have obtained an
  undergraduate degree are ineligible.

• California Grants
• Based on Federal Need and GPA as determined by
  California Aid Commission.
• GPA Verification Form is due March 2nd of every
  academic year.
• GPA Verification form can be downloaded at
  http//www.csac.ca.gov
• You may qualify for up to 8,056 per academic
  year. Amount is determined by enrollment status,
  per semester, and type of Cal-Grant received.

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Direct Federal Stafford Loan Information

• Guaranteed Deferrable
• Must meet Federal Requirements (Please visit
  www.fafsa.ed.gov for details).
• Previous Stafford Loans, if applicable, must be
  in current status. The undergraduate aggregate
  limit is 57,500.
• This loan is deferrable upon graduation, with a
  6-month grace period.
• 3.86 interest rate.

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(cont.) Direct Federal Stafford Loans

• Dependent
• Subsidized- (up to) 4,500
• Unsubsidized- (up to) 2,000
• Parent Plus Loan - 4,000 (minimum request), upon
  credit approval. 6.41 interest rate.

• Independent
• Subsidized- (up to) 4,500
• Unsubsidized-(up to) 6,000

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Applying for Alternative Financing

• 1) Alternative Loans
• You may apply on-line by going to
  www.msmc.la.edu.
• (Located under Student Financing)
• You may apply with a Co-Borrower, if needed.
• Credit based loan, not guaranteed.
• Interest rate is based upon credit approval.

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(cont.) Alternative Financing

• 2) Cash Net Monthly Payment Plan
• Open account by visiting, www.cashnet.com
• Requires a 20.00 deposit
• Payment starts the first month upon enrollment.
• 0 interest.
• For further details visit the Cash Net website or
  contact our business office at 213- 477-2540.

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(cont.) Alternative Financing

• 3) External Scholarships
• Not guaranteed
• You must apply and meet scholarship requirements.
• Visit secure scholarship resource sites, such as
  
• www.oshpd.ca.gov
• www.fastweb.com
• www.scholarships.com

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Any Questions?
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The Office of Student Financing

• 10 Chester Place
• Los Angeles, CA 90007
• Student Services
• Building 745, 2nd Floor
• Tel [phone]
• Office Hours
• Mon-Thurs.
• 900am 600pm
• Friday
• 800am 400pm

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Any Questions???

• Contact the
• Office of Admissions
• Phone[phone]
• Fax [phone]
• nursingadmission_at_msmc.la.edu

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Please Remember

• The Nursing Departments govern admission
  practices and policies. The Office of Admission
  processes files and must adhere to the rules set
  forth by the departments.
• Your evaluation begins the moment you inquire.
  Please be mindful of your attitude towards all
  staff and faculty. We make note of your
  interactions, both positive and negative, and
  they can affect your admission.
• A wise woman once said, Lack of preparation on
  your part does not constitute an emergency on my
  part.