Associate Degree in Nursing
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Transcript Associate Degree in Nursing
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
Session Overview
Introduction to MSMC
Nursing Programs at the Mount
Program Details
Application Process
Financial Aid
HISTORY OF MSMC
o Private, Catholic, primarily women’s college
o Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of
Carondelet in 1925
o The first baccalaureate of science in nursing
program in California was established at
Mount St. Mary’s College, graduating its first
class in 1952
o Since its inception, Mount St. Mary’s College
has granted more than 17,000 degrees
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
- Master’s programs
- Teacher’s credential
- A.D.N
- MSN
- DPT
- Weekend College
ACCREDITATION
Western Association of
Colleges and
Universities.
Approved by the California
Board of Registered
Nursing.
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
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
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
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
Program Details
ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN
NURSING
A.D.N. Program
PRESENTED BY:
JIM KENNETT
Ph.D, RN, NP
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN NURSING
PROGRAM
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
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
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.
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
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.
Class Schedule of Hours
Classes:
Evenings -> Mon – Thurs, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Afternoon -> Mon – Thurs, 12:30-4:30p.m.
You will be on campus 1-2 times per week.
Clinical experiences:
Saturdays/Sundays, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Occasionally on Fridays, depending on
course.
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.
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.
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
Clinical Requirements
Nursing = an educational program
Which includes a clinical component, i.e.,
“hands on” requirement
Cultural competence
An appreciation for the common good
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.
Which hospitals participate in clinical
experiences?
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California Med. Center
Good Samaritan Hosp.
St. Vincent’s Med. Center
LAC-USC Med. Center
Kaiser Hospitals (Sunset, Downey, Chinatown)
Huntington Memorial
Torrance Memorial
Children’s Hospital
Los Angeles Hospital
Harbor-UCLA
St. Francis Hospital
White Memorial Medical Center
Glendale Memorial Medical Center
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
Health Clearance
Students are responsible for insure that the
their records are annually updated:
Physical exam, lab work (annually)
TB testing—2-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)
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.
Denial Of Licensure
per 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
Program Success
Will require:
no employment or
minimal hours <20/week
Structural time management
Personal competence
Proficient study skills
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
Questions regarding the
program?
Admission
Requirements
&
Application Process
Facts
Regarding
Admission
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.
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
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.
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. **
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)
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.
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
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.
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.
Test of Essential Academic Skill (TEAS)
TEAS
Admission Exam
Math
English
Sciences
Critical Thinking
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
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
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.
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/collegecatalogs.asp, to view the Mount St. Mary’s College catalog and compare your
equivalent courses.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Fall – April 1st
Spring – September 1st
Financing Your
Education
PRESENTED BY:
MANUEL GOMEZ
COUNSELOR, STUDENT FINANCING
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**
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.
What is Alternative Financing?
ALTERNATIVE FINANCING:
1) Alternative Loans (credit based)
2) Cash Net Payment Plan
3) Scholarships
Applying for Federal Financial Aid:
Go to www.FAFSA.ED.GOV
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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.
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: Student’s 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 CalGrant received.
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.
(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
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.
(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.
(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
Any Questions?
The Office of Student Financing
10 Chester Place
Los Angeles, CA 90007
Student Services
Building 745, 2nd Floor
Tel (213) 477-2562
Office Hours:
Mon-Thurs.
9:00am – 6:00pm
Friday
8:00am – 4:00pm
Any Questions???
Contact the
Office of Admissions
Phone:(213) 477-2561
Fax: (213) 477-2569
[email protected]
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.”