LFCC Nursing Information Session

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Getting Started!

• Application to LFCC for all programs

http://www.lfcc.edu/future-students/

• Take placement testing – no appointment necessary:• Placement testing not necessary if SAT scores are 520 or ACT 22

or > in math (within 2 years)

• Placement testing not necessary if SAT scores are 500 or > or ACT 21 in critical reading (within 2 years)

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Nursing Programs at LFCC

• Nurse Aide• One course

• Practical Nursing• 3 semesters

• Certificate

• Associate Degree Nursing (RN)• ADN

• 4 semesters

• Transition option (LPN to RN)

• 3 semesters3

Nurse Aide

• Focus on direct patient care, activities of daily living

• 1 semester, 4 credits

• Certification exam from state

• Long term care, acute care, home health

• Must be 18 years of age, take placement testing, show proficiency in MTE 1-3 and place into ENG 111

• Admits in fall and spring – no application process

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Practical Nursing (PN)• Focus on treatments, medication

administration, patient care

• 3 semesters full time; up to 2 years part- time

• Licensure exam by state

• Long term care & primary care settings

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Practical Nursing

• Admission Requirements:

• GPA minimum of 2.5

• Based on last 12 credits of coursework

• Admission requirements must be completed by time of application

• Placement testing

• Completion of recommendations in English (must place into ENG 111) and Math (must show proficiency in MTE 1-6)

• Competitive Application Process

• Spring Application cycle

• Nursing Entrance Test (HESI A2) 6

Practical Nursing

• High school diploma or GED

• High School grade of “C” or better:

• Biology

• Algebra

OR College Equivalent:

• BIO 101

• MTE 1-6 or MTH 120/126 w/MTE 4-6 or MTH 158

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Associate Degree Nursing

• Assessment, planning, directing of care

• 4 semesters full-time; up to 3 years to complete

• Licensure exam by state (RN)

• Acute care, hospice, home health, industry, schools

• Preparation for advanced nursing degree

• BSN, MSN

• GAA with certain colleges - http://www.lfcc.edu/current-students/services-for-students/counseling-advising-and-career-services/the-transfer-process/transfer-guide/

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Associate Degree Nursing

• Admission Requirements:

• GPA minimum of 2.5

• Based on last 12 credits of coursework

• All admission requirements must be completed by the time of application

• Placement testing

• Completion of recommendations in English (must place into ENG 111) and Math (must show proficiency in MTE 1-6)

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Associate Degree Nursing

• High school diploma or GED

• High School grade of “C” or better

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Algebra

OR College Equivalent

• BIO 101

• CHM 101 or CHM 111

• MTE 1-6 or MTE 120/126 w/MTE 4-6 or MTH 158

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Associate Degree Nursing

• Competitive Application Process

• Spring cycle

• Watch the web for deadlines

• Nursing Entrance Test (HESI), to be discussed later

• A2 (for both the PN and RN program)

• LPN to ADN Entrance Exam for the transition student

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General Education Courses

• BIO 141 & 142, 150 (all within 8 years of application)

• BIO 141 completed prior to application and student must be enrolled in BIO 142 at time of application

• ENG 111

• SDV 100 or 101

• PSY 230

• SOC 200

• HLT 130

• CST 100 or 110 or 138

• PHI 220 or 227

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Transition Program (LPN to ADN)

• All admission requirements and general education units are the same as the traditional track.

• BIO 141, 142, and 150 - all within 8 years of application.

• All admission requirements must be completed at the time of application.

• All general education requirements must be completed by the application date or the student must be enrolled in the course during the spring application cycle (Student will receive a conditional offer if accepted to program).

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Selection Criteria• Application Complete?

• Nursing Entrance Test (HESI)

• Transcripts: HS, College

• Placement testing completed and requirements satisfied by application due date?

• Resident of LFCC Geographic Service Area?

• Nursing Entrance Test (HESI) Score

• CNA – 2 points added to application (PN & ADN)

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Pre-Admission Testing

• HESI A2 tests knowledge in reading comprehension, math, and A/P

• Starting around Dec. schedule an appointment online with the LFCC testing center: http://www.lfcc.edu/current-students/campus-resources/testing-center/testing-services/nursing-admissions-assessment-hesi-a2-exam/

• Test length is approx. 4 hours and is approx. $44

• May take test 2 times, 30 days apart; initial testing January & February only, retakes in March only

• Must achieve 45th percentile in each component, as well as for the cumulative score

• Study guide is available, info in link above

• Critical Thinking will be a component that is scored

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Pre-Admission Testing cont’d

• LPN applicants will take the LPN to ADN Entrance Exam (approx. $49): http://www.lfcc.edu/current-students/campus-resources/testing-center/testing-services/hesi-lpn-to-adn-transition-entrance-exam/

• Entrance exams may be used for 2 application cycles only. Required scores change annually.

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Selection Process

• Middletown Campus ADN 64 seats

• Middletown Campus Transition 16 – 24 seats

• Fauquier Campus ADN 20 seats

• Fauquier Campus Transition 8 seats

• Middletown Campus PN 24 seats

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Conditional Acceptance• Background Search & Drug Screen (summer

prior to entering program)

• Physical Exam (summer prior to entering program)

• Course completion

• Concurrent pre-requisites completed with a “C” or better

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Be Sure Your Application Is Complete !

• Only completed applications will be considered

• Student’s responsibility to assure application is complete, including, but not limited to transcripts, transfer credit, documentation of placement requirements in English and math, etc.• Contact healthprofessions@lfcc.edu with specific inquiries

• Completion email will be sent

• Must be complete by March deadline to be considered

• Deadline for applications will be posted on the website

• Applications are accepted in the Nursing Office at Middletown campus only. No applications will be accepted at other LFCC sites.

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Nursing Program Application Form

•Complete all information legibly

•Traditional ADN and PN applicants may indicate 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choice of program by location

• PN Program at Middletown

• ADN Program at Middletown

• ADN Program at Fauquier

LPN Transitions may choose• LPN to ADN Transition at Middletown

• LPN to ADN Transition at Fauquier

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After Being Accepted

• Sign and return Intent to Accept Offer of Admission Form• Complete Background Search form; submit with payment to Nursing Office• See your healthcare provider to have Medical History and Physical Examination form completed; receive any required immunizations• Get AHA CPR certified

• Must be BCLS for Healthcare Provider• Order Campus Laboratory Nurse Pack

• Information provided at orientation• Attend mandatory orientation

• Usually in May or June• HESI NCLEX Preparation Fee – beginning of each semester• Professional Liability Insurance

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After Being Accepted for LPN to RN Transition Program

• Attend mandatory orientation session

• Usually in May

• Register for NUR 115 (summer semester)

• Order uniform

• All LPN to RN Transitions must purchase Professional Liability Insurance clearly identifying coverage as an RN student. LPN coverage is not sufficient!

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QUESTIONS?

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• When will I know if I am accepted?• Recommendations?• Fees?• Working?• Needed support?• ?

Nursing Information Session Verification Form

• Print form• Bring to your advising appointment