Associate of Applied Science Degree LPN to RN Guide

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Associate of Applied Science Degree LPN to RN Guide Please Note: Accepted students will be admitted by random selection in either Fall 2015 or Spring 2016. A student’s official admit term depends on space availability. Open date: Monday, October 13, 2014 | Applicants can begin submitting program applications. Close date: Monday, November 10, 2014 | All required documentation listed on the application checklist must be received by the Admissions, Registration and Records office no later than 5 p.m. No postmark date allowed, no exceptions. Submit all application materials to: Mt. Hood Community College Admissions, Registration and Records LPN to RN Application 26000 SE Stark St. Gresham, OR 97030 Associate of Applied Science LPN to RN Program 2015 Dean of Nursing and Allied Health Janie Griffin MN, RN, CPNP Additional Resources
Katelyn Goslin | Admissions Evaluator | [email protected] Information Sessions | mhcc.edu/nursinginfosessions Application Assistance Workshops | http://mhcc.edu/LRQA ABOUT THE PROGRAM Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) is a member of the Oregon Consortium for Nursing Education (OCNE) and offers a competency‐based curriculum jointly developed by nursing faculties from the nine community colleges and Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) consortium partners. Acceptance to the program allows for co‐admission to MHCC and OHSU nursing programs. The core competencies address the need for nurses to be skilled in clinical judgment and critical thinking; evidence‐based practice; relationship‐centered care; interdisciplinary collaboration; assisting individuals and families in self‐care practices for promotion of health and management of chronic and acute illness; end‐of‐life care; and teaching, delegation, leadership and supervision of caregivers. The MHCC Nursing program will accept up to 4 LPN’s into the Advanced Placement cohort for the 2015‐2016 school year. Accepted students could begin the program as early as Fall 2015, but as late as Spring 2016. Applicant eligibility and selection process is described in this document. DEMANDS OF THE PROGRAM It is important to understand the mental and physical demands of the nursing program and the career of the nurse. Applicants to the Nursing program must be physically and mentally able to cope with the rigors of the curriculum and the demanding nature of the health professions with or without reasonable accommodations. Nursing students must be able to grasp scientific concepts, set up and answer basic math and algebra problems, and communicate well verbally and in writing. APPLICATION OPEN AND CLOSE DATES October 13, 2014 Applicants may begin submitting applications to the program.
November 10, 2014 Application due by 5 pm (no exceptions). No postmark date. Late November 2014 Interview invitations emailed (up to 6 qualified applicants). December 2014 Interviews held Notifications of interview results emailed.
December 2014 Top 4 applicants are accepted into the program. Next 2 applicants are placed onto an alternate list. Please note, dates are subject to change. We ask that you DO NOT inquire about the status of your application while processing is taking place. This is in an effort to expedite our evaluation process. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA & ADAAA) and REHABILITATION ACT INFORMATION Mt. Hood Community College does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admissions or access to its programs, services and activities. If you have a disability and need accommodations, auxiliary aides, or services, please contact Disability Services at (503) 491‐6923 or [email protected]. Individuals are not required to disclose disability in the admissions process. Disability Services staff can provide assistance and guidance during the application process if you have any questions. Individuals with disabilities are required to meet the essential functions of the curriculum and program with reasonable accommodations. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION The College shall comply with all local, state and federal laws related to equal opportunity and affirmative action in its employment practices, services, programs and activities. The College is committed to providing an inclusive environment and equal opportunity to all persons and prohibits all forms of discrimination based on age, gender, race, color, religion, physical or mental disability, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran’s status, familial relationship, expunged juvenile record, or other status or characteristic protected by law, or association with individuals in such protected status or characteristic. LPN to RN Guide (101314) Page 2 of 6 Associate of Applied Science LPN to RN Program 2015 NON‐DISCRIMINATION The College promotes non‐discrimination by maintaining a respectful working and learning environment free of all forms of discrimination and harassment. It is against district policy for any manager, supervisor, faculty, staff or student to engage in discrimination of any member of the College community based on race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, marital status, disability or sexual orientation. The College shall comply with all local, state and federal laws with regard to non‐
discrimination. FINANCIAL AID Applicants may qualify for financial aid and are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) available online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. This application includes grants, loans, and work study. Information about financial aid, including instructions for completing the FAFSA, is posted on the MHCC Financial Aid webpage: www.mhcc.edu/FinancialAid.aspx?id=1179. Scholarships are also available. Visit www.mhcc.edu/scholarship for more information. To avoid missing financial aid deadlines and opportunities, it is recommended that the FAFSA be completed on January 1 for the following academic year or at the time of program application. ESTIMATED COST LIST Item Immunizations Liability Insurance Fees (Lab, Clinical, Standardized Test) Uniforms, School Patch, Name Tag, Shoes Lab Packs Travel to Clinical Sites Books (Nursing only, must be purchased from the MHCC Bookstore ) R.N. Licensure Drug Screen and Criminal Background Check College Access Fee ($35/term) + College Service Fee ($45/term)
Tuition (approximate and based on the current tuition rate). To view the current tuition rate, visit www.mhcc.edu/tuition. Total Cost $400.00
$40.00
$1,766.00
$290.00
$150.00
Variable
$1,400.00
$385.00
$145.00
$320.00
$5916.86
$10,812.86
ADMISSIONS CRITERIA & PROCESS The Admissions, Registration and Records office has the final authority on what constitutes equivalency for all admission criteria and has the sole authority to inform students of their admission status. Admission to MHCC does not guarantee admission to the LPN to RN program. Prospective applicants who meet all the admissions requirements, but have not graduated from a regionally accredited LPN program must first make an appointment with the Dean of Nursing, Janie Griffin, to make sure their prior academic experience meets the needs of the program. Please call (503) 491‐6700 to make an appointment. 1.
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Complete the ATI LPN Step Test (of LPN knowledge). Applicants are encouraged to study an NCLEX‐LPN review text before the test. The student is responsible for the cost of the test to the ATI company at the time the test is taken. The test is approximately $18 and payable with a debit or credit card. Applicants must have a minimum of 66.7% or better on the ATI Step test to be considered for admission to the RN program. Tests are offered at 6 p.m. at the Bruning Center for Allied Health (1484 NW Civic Drive, Gresham, Oregon) on the following days: 10/20, 10/27, 11/3. Students are not guaranteed a spot to test if they arrive late. Government issued photo ID is required to take the test. Applicants are to print off and turn in their LPN license from the Oregon State Board of Nursing. A current unencumbered Oregon LPN license and 500+ hours of LPN work experience must be submitted by November 10, 2014. Completion of all nursing program prerequisites listed below with a minimum grade of “C” or better with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, and all first year nursing program general education courses before the November 10, 2014 application deadline. The required mathematics; Anatomy and Physiology I, II, III; Nutrition; and Microbiology must be completed within the last seven years (not taken prior to Winter term 2008). All coursework must be documented on official transcripts (sealed in an envelope). LPN to RN Guide (101314) Page 3 of 6 Associate of Applied Science LPN to RN Program 2015 Course Number Course Title Credits BI231 Anatomy & Physiology I 4 BI232 Anatomy & Physiology II 4 BI233 Anatomy & Physiology III 4 FN225 Nutrition 4 BI234 Microbiology 4 BI102/112/212 Biology for Allied Health or other biology course with genetics 5 MTH095 Intermediate Algebra or higher math, excluding MTH211 5 MTH105 or elective Introductory to Contemporary Mathematics or higher; or elective 4 WR121 English Composition I 4 WR122/WR227 English Composition II/Technical Report Writing 4 HPE295 Health and Fitness for Life (or any 3 hours of HE, HPE, or PE) 3 PSY201 General Psychology (or a social science course elective) 3‐4 PSY237 Human Development 3‐4 Social Science 3‐4 Humanities Elective 3‐4 Academic Eligibility Notes 
Mathematics: Students who have placed into MTH105 (or higher) in the pre‐admission process and have not completed a mathematics course must take at least MTH095 (or higher) to meet graduation requirements. Students who plan to continue to earn a BSN should select MTH105 or MTH111. Students who do not plan to continue to OHSU and who have completed MTH095 or higher must take any humanities, social science or science/mathematics/computer science distribution requirement. 
Biology Course with Genetics: Introduction to Genetics (a course or a module within a course). Any human biology course that includes a human genetics component in the course and indicates this inclusion in the college catalog course description. This requirement may not be met through the Microbiology or Anatomy and Physiology courses. 
Social Sciences: Students who complete these requirements at other schools may make their selection based on that institution’s published general education list. Select from any college‐level social science distribution course as listed on MHCC’s 2014 – 2015 College Catalog www.mhcc.edu/catalog. 
Humanities: Students who complete these requirements at other schools may make their selection based on that institution’s published general education list. Select from any college‐level humanities distribution course as listed on MHCC’s 2014 – 2015 College Catalog www.mhcc.edu/catalog. Note: While MHCC allows 3 credits of skill‐based humanities toward the AAS degree, OHSU does not accept them toward the BS degree. 
For purposes of OCNE academic policies, letter grades are used/recognized without +/‐ designation. Therefore, a C‐ would be recognized as a “C” and therefore be an accepted grade for a prerequisite course. 
Credits taken as pass/no pass (if accepted by the college as meeting requirements) may be considered only if the “pass” is equivalent to a “C” or better. LPN to RN Guide (101314) Page 4 of 6 Associate of Applied Science LPN to RN Program 2015 SELECTION POINTS Applicants will be reviewed by the following point system after they meet the above admissions criteria. Applicants will be awarded points according to the outline below: BASIC POINT ASSESSMENT Item Description My Points/Out Of Prerequisite GPA A maximum of 40 points will be awarded. The applicant must provide transcript(s) for all prerequisites. The first 45 credits of prerequisites will be calculated in the GPA for assignment of points in the selection process. /40 Anatomy and Physiology I Grade Points will be awarded to the grade point for Anatomy and Physiology I as follows: A = 5 points, B = 3 points. /5 Prior Degree Applicants who provide official transcripts as proof of a prior degree will be awarded 1 point. /1 Required References See application forms, see pages 5 and 6 of the application. /18 National Standardized Test ATI LPN Step proctored exam. Points = applicant’s score in decimal form times 20. /20 Residency Consideration In district= 2 points; Out of district (with no Advanced Placement for LPN’s program) = 2 points; Out of district = 0 point; Out of state = 0 point. /2 Completion of Second Year Electives A maximum of 3 points will be awarded:  15 credits = 3 points  10‐14 credits = 2 points  5‐9 credits = 1 point /3 LPN Work experience All work experience hours must be within the last 5 years:  2,701+ hours of work experience = 6 points  2,041 to 2,700 hours of work experience = 4 points  1,548 to 2,040 hours of work experience = 2 point /6 Completed LPN coursework at MHCC Earned their LPN certificate at MHCC = 3 points /3 Foreign Language Applicants with either 2 years of the same foreign language in high school or two terms of college will earn 2 points. Applicants will need to submit their official high school transcripts to earn points. /2 Discretionary Points Tie Breakers: In the event that two or more applicant scores cluster at the same cut‐off point, MHCC will use tiebreakers in the following order: 1. Graduate of the MHCC LPN program 2. ATI Step exam score 3. Date and time of completed application INTERVIEW AND PROCTORED ESSAY All application packets that are considered complete (submitted all required materials) by the application deadline will be evaluated and awarded points to determine the top 6 candidates to be interviewed. 
The top 6 applicants will participate in an interview and proctored essay according to a 30‐point scale. 
Applicants who interview will also be awarded up to 10 points on the skill assessment checklist (see application for specific skills). 
Points awarded prior to the interview are not carried forward once the applicant is invited to the interview and proctored essay. 
The points awarded in the interview, proctored essay, and skill assessment are the final determining factor for selecting the final 4 applicants. LPN to RN Guide (101314) Page 5 of 6 Associate of Applied Science LPN to RN Program 2015 PRE‐ADMISSIONS COURSEWORK The top 4 applicants will need to register for Clinical Pharmacology I and II courses (NRS230 & NRS231) and Pathophysiological Processes I and II courses (NRS232 & NRS233). Winter 2015
NRS232 Pathophysiology I
NRS230 Pharmacology I
Spring 2015
NRS233 Pathophysiology II
NRS231 Pharmacology II
After successfully completing the coursework listed above, the final 4 applicants will be admitted into the LPN to RN program. It’s important to note that students are not officially admitted into the program until all 4 courses list above are completed with a “C” grade or higher. LPN to RN Guide (101314) Page 6 of 6

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