pre-nursing advising session 2010 draft created by the advising center and subject to change without...

Pre-Nursing Advising Session

2010 DRAFT

Created by the Advising Center and subject to change without notice. Please see the nursing application for final information.

Agenda

The Big PictureOverview of the application processDetails about prerequisitesIdeas about educational planningThe point systemApplication InformationQ & A

Overview

Special Admit program1 application cycle per year45 credits of prerequisites

May start pre-reqs in any termCan be taken at your own paceFlexible scheduling

Nursing program is hands-on, full-time, and class scheduling is not flexible

OCNE

Oregon Consortium for Nursing EducationOHSU + 8 Community CollegesA common set of prerequisites allows

students to apply to all OCNE schools.Articulated with OHSU for completion of

the BS in Nursing in one additional year.Apply to as many schools as feasible!

The Big Picture

Year 1: Prerequisites Year 2: 1st year of Nursing requirements Year 3: 2nd year of Nursing requirements

In Fall term, students decide whether they want to: Finish their AAS in Nursing at the end of this year, or Continue for 1 additional year & earn their BS in Nursing

AAS students eligible for the RN Licensure exam

Year 4: 3rd year of Nursing requirements for BS in Nursing students only

Non-OCNE schools

Not all programs are part of OCNE:Chemeketa is NOT part of OCNEPrivate schools are NOT part of OCNE

Please inquire at these schools for prerequisite requirements

Some transfer guides available online

Application Cycle

Students may begin prerequisites in any term.

At least 30 credits of prerequisites completed by the end of Winter 2010.Must include BI 231 and Math competency

Applications deadline to be announcedApplications are scored on a point system

Application Cycle

About 100-120 students are invited to interview. All interviewees are ranked. Top 40 students are notified of acceptance. All others are placed on a “alternate list” and

notified in rank order should a place become available.

Admitted students must complete all prereqs by end of Summer 2010 for Fall start.

The Application

Focuses mainly on grades in completed courses

Must be submitted by published deadlineDownload it from the Nursing Department

website

The Point System

1.Application

• up to 70 points

• determines who is invited to interview.

2.Interview/Essay

• up to 30 points

• added to the initial points to determine top candidates.

Points Breakdown

Cumulative GPA of prerequisites

40 pointsFormula:(GPA x 24) – 56 = Points

Example:(4.00 x 24) – 56 = 40 points(3.75 x 24) – 56 = 34 points(3.50 x 24) – 56 = 28 points(3.00 x 24) – 56 = 16 points

Points Breakdown


40 points Grade in BI 231A&P I

5 points

Grade = PointsA = 5B = 3C = 0

Points Breakdown

Course = PointsA&P I = 0A&P I & II = 3A&P I, II, & III = 5


40 points Grade in BI 231A&P I

5 points A&P sequence completed

by Winter Term 2010

5 points

Cumulative GPA of prerequisites 40 points Grade in BI 231A&P I 5 points A&P sequence completed

by Winter Term 2010 5 points All prerequisites completed

by Winter Term 2010 5 points

Points Breakdown

37 of 45 credits earned= 3 points45 of 45 credits earned = 5 points



by Winter Term 2010 5 points Prior degree 3 points

Points Breakdown

Degree = PointsAssociate Degree = 1 point

Baccalaureate Degree = 2 pointsMasters or higher = 3 points



by Winter Term 2010 5 points Prior degree 3 points Discretionary points (next slide) 12 points----------------------------------------------------------------- up

to 70 points

Points Breakdown

CCC’s Discretionary Points

12 available points: 3 points: Completion of one of the following at CCC in the

last 5 years (not before Summer 2005). Nursing Assistant EMT 102 or 117 Medical Assistant CC Dental Assistant CC Clinical Lab Assistant CC

3 points: Employment at a partner institution. 3 points: Employment in the health care field (direct patient

care). 3 points: Foreign language numbered 203 or higher on

college transcript.

Points breakdown: Interview/Essay

Up to 30 points awardedAssesses critical thinkingNothing for which you can studyGroup setting: 3-4 students interviewed

by a few facultyEach student answers the same

questions, with the first person to answer rotating through the group

Example…

Preparing for the Interview

Interview & be interviewed Augment your prerequisite courses with…

HD 144 Assertive Communication HD 145 Stress Management HD 146 Values Clarification HD 147 Decision Making HD 148 Dealing with Depression HD 153 Managing Conflict HD 154 Building Self-Confidence HD 156 Creative Goal Setting HD 157 Procrastination & Time Management HD 158 Managing Change HD 159 Surviving Loss/Rediscovering Joy HD 161 Multicultural Awareness

Find these under

“College Success”

in the Scheduleof Classes

Prerequisites Courses& Educational Planning

Based on 2009 application

Prerequisite Courses

Notes: At least 30 credits must be completed by the

end of Fall 2009 BI 231 A&P I and Math competency must be

completed by the end of Winter Term 2010 All 45 credits must be completed by the end of

Summer 2010 Cumulative GPA of prerequisite courses must

be at least a 3.0 Individual courses must be completed with a

letter grade of “C” or better

Refer to the prerequisite handout


The Anatomy & Physiology Sequence

12 cr BI 112 & CH 112 are preres for A&P at CCC.

CH 112 has a prereq of MTH 065.

BI 231 A&PI must be completed by the end of Winter Term 2010.

BI 231, 232 & 233 must be completed in sequence.

Must be completed within past 5 years (not before Summer 2005)


FN 225 Nutrition 4 crFN 270 from PCC is OKSome students have noted that Nutrition is easier

after having completed CH 112PSY 215 Human Development 4 crWR 121 & 122 6-8 crPass WR 095 or be placed into WR 121Must be completed in sequence


Humanities, Social Science, or

Natural Science 14 cr At least 6 credits must come from the Social Science area

(in addition to PSY 215) BI 112 & CH 112 may be used to fulfill 8 credits Choose courses from approved subject areas

Elective Credits varies Any college-level credits (courses numbered 100 or

higher) to meet 45 credit requirement.

Prerequisite Competencies

Math 095 or higher

Students must demonstrate math competency by:Completion of MTH 095 with a “C” or higherPlacement into MTH 105/111 or higher (5 year

recency on placement test; not before Summer 2005)

Must be completed by the end of Winter Term 2010

Prerequisite Competencies

Basic Computer Literacy

Students can demonstrate computer literacy by: Completing CS 120 with a “C” or higher Earn 62+ points on CCC’s Computer Literacy Test

CS 120 can be used as a Natural Science elective or General Elective credit

Must be completed within past 5 years (not before Summer 2005)

Thinking about the BSN, consider…

Foreign Language requirement:The BSN degree requires students to have…

two years of a foreign language in HS, or two terms at the college level

Math requirement:The BSN degree requires MTH 243 Statistics

Planning Your Education

There is no “one way” to complete prerequisites.

Everyone’s path will look a little different.Start with placement testing or transcript

evaluation

How to build an Educational Plan…

Pre-Reqs & Educational Planning

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

MTH 020 4cr MTH 060 4cr MTH 065 4cr MTH 095 4cr





BI 112 4cr

CH 112 4cr

12cr





BI 112 4cr

CH 112 4cr

12cr


BI 231 4cr BI 232 4cr BI 233 4cr



MTH 020 4cr

WR 095 4cr

MTH 060 4cr

WR 121 4cr

MTH 065 4cr

WR 122 4cr

MTH 095 4cr

BI 112 4cr

CH 112 4cr

12cr


BI 231 4cr BI 232 4cr BI 233 4cr



MTH 020 4cr

WR 095 4cr

MTH 060 4cr

WR 121 4cr

MTH 065 4cr

WR 122 4cr

MTH 095 4cr

BI 112 4cr

CH 112 4cr

12cr


BI 231 4cr

PSY 215 4cr

BI 232 4cr

FN 225 4cr

BI 233 4cr



MTH 020 4cr

WR 095 4cr

Soc Sci 4cr

MTH 060 4cr

WR 121 4cr

Soc Sci 4cr

MTH 065 4cr

WR 122 4cr

MTH 095 4cr

BI 112 4cr

CH 112 4cr

12cr


BI 231 4cr

PSY 215 4cr

BI 232 4cr

FN 225 4cr

BI 233 4cr



MTH 020 4cr

WR 095 4cr

Soc Sci 4cr

MTH 060 4cr

WR 121 4cr

Soc Sci 4cr

MTH 065 4cr

WR 122 4cr

Hum/S/SS 4cr

MTH 095 4cr

BI 112 4cr

CH 112 4cr

12cr


BI 231 4cr

PSY 215 4cr

BI 232 4cr

FN 225 4cr

BI 233 4cr

Hum/S/SS 4cr



MTH 020 4cr

WR 095 4cr

Soc Sci 4cr

MTH 060 4cr

WR 121 4cr

Soc Sci 4cr

MTH 065 4cr

WR 122 4cr

Hum/S/SS 4cr

MTH 095 4cr

BI 112 4cr

CH 112 4cr

12cr


BI 231 4cr

PSY 215 4cr

MTH 111 5 cr

BI 232 4cr

FN 225 4cr

MTH 243 4cr

BI 233 4cr

Hum/S/SS 4cr

BI 234 4cr

CS 120 4cr

Your Educational Plan

Start with your placement in Math and Writing.

Remember to include BI 112 & CH 112 after completing MTH 065 and prior to starting the A&P Sequence.

Use the catalog to determine in which terms prerequisites are offered.

Application: Details

Top Application Tips

Read through the entire applicationComplete all required pagesBe certain to include:

PaymentTranscripts

Do NOT submit your application until Fall grades are transcripted

Turn you application by the deadline

A 4 4 16 CCC Fall 08

B 4 3 12 CCC Winter 09

B 4 4 12 CCC Summer 08


A 3 4 12 CCC Spring 08

A 4 4 16 CCC Summer 08

Spring 09


A 4 4 16 CCC Winter 09

A 4 4 16 CCC Spring 08


B 4 3 12 CCC Spring 08

PSY 101

ANT 103

BI 112

WR 123

CH 112

41 152

3.707

Application tips

Wait…why didn’t it add up to 45 credits?

A&P III wasn’t completed; so…45 total possible creditsminus 4 credits of A&P III not completedEquals 41 credits that can be used toward

application

Application tips

OK…so, what if I took FN 225 but didn’t like my grade and plan to retake it. Do I have to put it on my application?

Nope. As long as you meet the minimum application requirements, you can leave the course off of your application.

Application tips

I think that I filled it out right, but…When you submit your application, Patty

will review it and make any corrections. Many times students end up with more

points after Patty reviews their application.

When you received your points letter in the mail, you will have time to ask her questions.

Application tips

Can anyone review my application before I turn it in?

Find a detail-oriented friend to get a fresh set of eyes on your application.

CCC faculty & staff are unable to review applications for completeness or complete it with you. We can answer specific questions.

Application tips

I submitted official transcript previously, do I need to submit another copy?

We strongly encourage that you do.

Frequently Asked Questions& Student Services

2009-2010 Academic Year

Frequently Asked Questions

I have transfer credits from another school. How do I know if/how they count? Submit official transcripts to Enrollment Services

(Rook Hall) with a Transfer Credit Evaluation Request form (www.clackamas.edu/forms).

How do I know where to start with Math and Writing courses? Visit the Testing Center (Rook Hall) to have your

ACT/SAT evaluated or take the placement tests. If you have previous college math or writing credit,

talk with an advisor.


How do I figure out my prerequisite GPA? Add up your total grade points and divide by

attempted credit hours.

Grades/ Attempted

Course Points* Credits Grade Pt.

BI 112 A/4 x 4 = 16

CH 112 B/3 x 4 = 12

WR 121 A/4 x 3 = 12

Totals: 11 40

40 ÷ 11 = 3.636

* Letter Grade & Corresponding Grade Point: A = 4 B = 3C = 2


What if I retake a prerequisite course?The more recent course will factor into the

cumulative GPA, not the better grade.


Are there any courses I can take before getting into the Nursing Program other than prereqs?Yes: BI 234 & MTH 243.Students must complete a biology course with

genetics prior to the 2nd term of the program (BI 112 fulfills this requirement).


But I took a different Biology course and it had genetics in it. Do I need to take BI 112 as well? Make an appointment to meet with Barb

Cannon ([email protected]) to inquire about a Course Substitution.

She is the only one who can approve substitutions!


What if I have already have a bachelor degree?Consider applying to Univ. of Portland’s

Alternate Entry Masters Program Look into Accelerated BSN programs at

OHSU.Contact specific schools for more info.


What if I need help in my classes?Math Lab

Streeter Hall http://cs.clackamas.edu/streeterlab/

Writing Lab McLoughlin Hall, room 112 http://depts.clackamas.edu/writingcenter/

We’re here to help!

Advising x2794 Community Center Any advisor can help with questions Drop in basis

Counseling x2794 Community Center Confidential appointments made at Advising &

Counseling Reception desk

Admissions/Transfer Credit Evaluation Patty White ([email protected])

Pre-Nursing Advising Sessions

Questions?

pre-nursing advising session 2010 draft created by the advising center and subject to change without...

Documents

points points breakdown

points grade

available points

points example

points masters

slide12 points

points formula

initial points