Nursing Specialized Admissions · PDF fileNursing Specialized Admissions Orientation The El Paso County Community College District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,

Nursing Specialized Admissions Orientation

The El Paso County Community College District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Orientation Objective

Welcome to the On-line Nursing Specialized Admissions Orientation !

Information will be provided regarding the Specialized Admissions procedure and ranking process.

Specialized Admissions


The On-line Nursing Specialized Admissions Orientation will :

I. Cover Specialized Admissions requirements to qualify for rankingII. Discuss process of ranking and selectionIII. Highlight student responsibility after receiving conditional acceptanceIV. Explain full acceptance and registration for Nursing coursesV. Review/QuizVI. Download Certificate of Completion

Upon completion of the On-line Nursing Specialized AdmissionsOrientation, you will need to complete a quiz. An 80% passing rate is required to continue. Once you have successfully completed the quiz ,you can download the Nursing Specialized Admissions Orientation Certificate of Completion form.

Orientation Outline

Center for Students with Disabilities

• If you have a disability that requires special assistance, your Nursing Counselor will work with our faculty and the Center for Students with Disabilities to meet your needs.

Specialized Admissions Requirements for Nursing Programs

Nursing programs have Specialized Admissions requirements in addition to the college’s standardadmissions process.

Some of these requirements are mandated bystate or federal legislation. Others are based on the standards set by accreditation agencies.

Nursing Qualification and Ranking Changes

Let’s Discuss.....

Effective June 2013 you will need to take the TEAS Version Vassessment and meet minimum scores to qualify and rank.

The information provided in this Nursing Specialized Admissions Orientation reflects the proposed changes for qualification and ranking effective for June 2013 for nursing applicants.




Effective June 2013 Ranking

BIOL 2420 -Microorganisms and Disease will no longer be a ranking course.

BIOL 2420 –Microorganisms and Disease will continue to be a degree requirement for the Nursing Associate of Applied Science degree and will:

have a 10 year limit be a course prerequisite to second semester, RNSG 1441.


Let’s Discuss......Qualification


This criteria is a competitive two part process:Specialized Admissions criteria will be applied in accordance to the current college catalog at the time of ranking.

First part requires that you complete all general requirements, program specific requirements, assessment and mandatory course work.

Second part is the ranking of qualified applicants.Ranking is based on most recent TEAS Version V scores and grades received on the specific program ranking courses.

Qualification and Ranking Process

Let’s Discuss......Application and Declaration of Nursing Major


o Students need to successfully complete a mandatory Health Careers Orientation –On-line and• download a Health Careers Specialized Admissions Orientation Application to declare a Nursing

major. • submit completed Health Careers Specialized Admissions Orientation Application, along with a $10

application fee paid at the Cashier’s window, to :VV Campus , 919 Hunter, Student Services Building

Admissions Office , SSC 039 or SSC 005 o A student’s primary major will be declared as Associate of Arts until official acceptance into their

nursing program is received.o Students may declare up to two secondary Health Careers majors

NOTE: The Health Careers Orientation provides general qualification and ranking information for most Health Majors except Nursing. Information concerning the ACCUPLACER assessment is not applicable to nursing applicants. As you proceed with this on-line Nursing Specialized Admissions Orientation you will see the information pertinent to nursing applicants.

It is the student’s responsibility to assure that the application is received and logged into Banner for qualification and ranking.

Application Process for Local Applicants


o Students need to successfully complete a mandatory Health Careers Orientation –On-line and• download a Health Careers Specialized Admissions Orientation Application to declare Nursing major. • mail completed Health Careers Specialized Admissions Orientation Application, along with a paid $10

application fee o To pay the $10 application fee on-line, contact the Tuitions department at El Paso Community College so they

can place the charges into the system under your student ID. Tuitions Department can be reached at any one of the following numbers: (915)-831-2589 (915)-831-2022 (915)-831-2823

Mail Application to : El Paso Community College, P.O. Box 20500, El Paso, TX 79998,c/o Denise Schirmer, Specialized Admissions Office

o A student’s primary major will be declared as Associate of Arts until official acceptance into their nursing program is received. Students may declare up to two secondary Health Careers majors

NOTE: The Health Careers Orientation provides general qualification and ranking information for most Health Majors except for Nursing. Information concerning the ACCUPLACER assessment is not applicable to nursing applicants. As you proceed with the on-line Nursing Specialized Admissions Orientation you will view the information pertinent to nursing applicants.

It is the student’s responsibility to assure that the application is received and logged into Banner for qualification and ranking.

Application Process for Mail in Applicants

Let’s Discuss......General Requirements

Applicant Must: Health Careers Orientation and Application

Assessment Transcripts

be accepted byEl Paso Community

College as an academiccredit student

complete a mandatory Health Careers Orientation

submit application and pay a $10 application fee at Cashier’s window

demonstrate minimum competency levels on the TEAS Version V assessment

request official transcripts from high school or GED scores and all prior colleges/ universities

possess a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA or higher

Submit application to:

Valle Verde Campus, SSC 039- or SSC 005, Student Services Bldg.

OR

Effective June 2013 ranking, Nursing majors will need to take TEAS -Version V assessment

transliteration of foreign coursework is required

Mail to : El Paso Community College

P.O. Box 20500, c/o Specialized Admissions

Office, El Paso TX. 79998

Specialized AdmissionsGeneral Requirements


It is the student’s responsibility to assure that official transcripts from high school or GED scores and all prior colleges/universities are received and logged into Banner. If a student’s official GED scores or High school transcripts are not received, a student will not be eligible to qualify for ranking. All official transcripts should be sent directly to the:

EPCC Admissions OfficeP.O. Box 20500

El Paso, TX 79998

General Requirements

Complete any course prerequisites as indicated in the degree plan

If applicable, must meet meningitis immunization or booster as requiredby The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board effective Spring 2012.

A minimum grade of “C” or higher is required in all academic and specialized nursing courses

Work closely with your designated nursing counselor as youprogress through qualification for ranking.

Additional General Requirements


Let’s Discuss......Assessment

Subtest Number of Questions

Number of Questions

Scored

Time Allocated

Reading 48 42 58 minutesMathematics 34 30 51 minutesScience 54 48 66 minutesEnglish and Language Usage 34 30 34 minutes

Total Number of Questions 170 150

Specialized AdmissionsTEAS Content and Subsections

NOTE: Although you are tested on 170 questions, only 150 are scored; the remaining 20 questions are collective data for research purposes.


If you are ranking on June 2013 for Fall 2013 entry you will takethe TEAS Version V assessment.

Minimum Passing Scores: Banner Posting ScoresReading 70% 0700Math 69% 0690Science 53% 0530English and 63% 0630Language Usage

Official scores must contain all four (4) subject areas Reading, English and Language, Usage, Math and Science.

Contact a Nursing Counselor for testing and re-testing guidelines.

TEAS Version V Study Guide can be purchased at: www.atitesting.com

Assessment


READING 42-Total Items Scored

Paragraph andPassage Comprehension 19

Informational Source Comprehension 23

Content and Sub Content Area Descriptions

• Reading portion contains questions related to paragraph and passage comprehension.

• You will be required to read a given text and answer questions pertaining to that text. For the informational source comprehensionquestions, you need to respond to a graphic or statement.

TEAS Content and Subsections

Minimum passing score for Reading is 70%.Banner posting score is 0700


MATH 30-Total Items Scored

Numbers and Operations 19 Measurement 4 Data Interpretation 3 Algebraic Applications 4


The math portion covers numbers and operations, measurements, data interpretation and algebra. Calculators are not allowed .


Minimum passing score for Math is 69%.Banner posting score is 0690


SCIENCE 48-Total Items Scored Human Body Science 11 Life Science 15 Earth and Physical Science 14 Scientific Reasoning 8

Content and Sub Content Area DescriptionsThe Science section covers the four listed categories.

1) Human Body Science-two areas: anatomy and physiology-the structure and the function of organs, body and nervous system

2) Life Science-covers biological classification system, Charles Darwin, nucleic acids-specifically DNA, parts of cell, chromosomes, genes proteins

3) Earth and Physical Science- chemical properties of water, atoms or molecules, evaporation and condensation

4) Scientific Reasoning-formulate scientific explanations and models; arguments for scientific investigations


Minimum passing score for Science is 53%Banner posting score is 0530


ENGLISH and 30-Total Items ScoredLANGUAGE USAGE

Grammar and WordMeanings in Context 15

Spelling and Punctuation 9 Structure 6


The English and Language Usage portion covers grammar, word meaning, spelling, punctuation and sentence structure.• Identify parts of a sentence and remove

errors.• Identify subject- verb agreement; 1st, 2nd

and 3rd person; singular, plural• Use of dialogue; sentence fluency• Homophones- words that sound alike but,

are spelled differently


Minimum passing score for English and Language Usage is 63%. Banner posting score is 0630

TEAS-Version V Test of Essential Academic Skills

Taking all subject areas or a portion of TEAS Version V will

count as ONE attempt

Effective June 2013 ranking

All four competency levels must be met.Reading, English and Language Usage, Math, Science

Students have the option to take one

subject area at a time or all subjects together.

Students may re-test every 45 days

A 12 month period is defined as one year from

the student’s first attempt at taking the

TEAS Version V

Students can test and/or re-retest a total

of four times per 12 month period

If a student is unsuccessful after their

fourth and final attempt , they will need to sit out for one year and re-qualify for

ranking.

Official scores will be available in Banner 48

hours after testing

Only the most RECENT test scores will be used

for qualification and ranking.

Only official scores from the TEAS Version V will

be accepted for qualification and

ranking.

TEAS Version V scores are valid for two years

for qualification and ranking purposes

TEAS-Version V Test of Essential Academic Skills

If you re-test prior to the 45 day waiting period, your TEAS

scores will be invalid for EPCC qualification

and ranking

Minimum passing scores for qualification and ranking are as follows:Reading 70%Math 69%English and Language Usage 63%Science 53%

Only TEAS Version V will be accepted

Unofficial TEAS scores can be used ONLY for

advising purposes

TEAS will carry a weighted percentage

of 10% on each subject area for a total

of 40% weighted at ranking

Cost of TEAS will be $60

for all subjects or a portion of the test

Minimum passing scores were established

based on TEAS National average

scores

Testing schedule available at Testing

Center linkwww.epcc.edu/TestingServices

Check with your Nursing Counselor for additional information

Let’s Discuss......Mandatory Courses


Mandatory courses must be successfully completed prior to ranking Mandatory courses require a “C” or higher in order to qualify for

ranking and entry into the nursing programs

The mandatory courses for RN and VN Nursing programs are: BIOL 2401, BIOL 2402, RNSG 1301 and MATH 1314 or MATH 1324or MATH 1342

The following mandatory courses have a 10 year expiration date BIOL 2401; BIOL 2402 and RNSG 1301

Mandatory courses cannot be substituted with the exceptionof a higher level Math

Applicants who do not successfully complete mandatory course work will not be eligible for ranking.

Mandatory Course Work

Let’s Discuss......Pre-Program Specific Requirements


Applicants must also meet Pre-Program Specific Requirements prior to qualifying for ranking into the nursing program.

Current CPR Certificationo American Heart Association (Healthcare Provider) o Continuing Education course -7 hour courseo College Course – 16 weeks: KINE 1306 First Aid and Safety

First Aid Certification o National Safety Councilo American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons o College Course – 16 weeks: KINE 1306 First Aid and Safetyo Continuing Education course –8 hour course call (915) 831-4116

for more information.

Pre-Program Specific Requirements


Immunizationso Hepatitis B vaccination series of 3 (4-6 month to complete) or

Twinrix-Hepatitis A& B , series of 4 shots, Days: #0, #7, #21, & 365 -boostero Tuberculosis screening or chest x-ray - done annuallyo 2 - Measles, Mumps and Rubella Vaccinations (MMR) or titero 2 - Varicella Vaccinations or titero Diphtheria/Tetanus (Td)-(expires after 10 years)o Meningitis may be required-(Good for 5 years-State requirement)o Influenza is required for October ranking , but not for June ranking; renew every year

Physical Exam by an American licensed Physician, Nurse Practitioner or Physicians Assistant Physical Technical Standard form obtained through Nursing Counselor or Nursing Lab Supervisor



Nursing Specialized Admissions Orientation – on-line>>>>

Pre-Program Specific documents should be submitted to:Nursing Lab Supervisor, Rio Grande Campus, 1001 El Paso Street,

Room H 221, Health Science Bldg.

Submit Pre-Program Specific documentation as you progress through the requirements; DON’T WAIT until all requirements are completed to start a file with the Nursing Lab Supervisor

It is highly recommended that Pre-Program Specific documents be submitted one weekprior to the ranking deadline.


Let’s Discuss......Ranking Courses

Specialized AdmissionsRanking Courses

Example of ranking courses for the VN Certificate program.

BIOL 2401 Anatomy and Physiology I

BIOL 2402 Anatomy and Physiology II

RNSG 1301 Pharmacology

Example of ranking courses for the ADN- Nursing (RN) program.

BIOL 2401 - Anatomy and Physiology I

BIOL 2402- Anatomy and Physiology II

RNSG 1301- Pharmacology

The ranking of qualified applicants is based on most recent TEAS Version Vscores and the grades on specific Program Ranking courses.


Ranking Courses: are identified by the Nursing discipline require a grade of “C” or higher

cannot be substituted

are courses within the degree plan that establish the ranking score.

The following Ranking Courses have a 10 year expiration date :BIOL 2401, BIOL 2402 and RNSG 1301

Ranking Courses

Let’s Discuss......Ranking Criteria and Process


Once applicants satisfy all Specialized Admissions requirements, including: General Admissions requirements Pre-Program Specific requirements Mandatory course work Minimum passing scores on all areas of TEAS Version V assessment

Applicants will be placed in a qualified pool to be automatically ranked based upon individual performanceon the TEAS Version V scores and GPA of program specific Ranking Courses.

Ranking Criteria


On specific ranking dates, during June and October, qualified students will automatically be ranked based on their on the TEAS Version V scores and GPA of Ranking Courses.

Effective June 2013 ranking:

60 % of points come from GPA of Ranking Courseswhich equals 720 maximum points.

40 % of points come from TEAS Version V scoreswhich equals 480 maximum points.

100 %= 1,200 points is the maximum possible ranking score

Ranking Process

Specialized AdmissionsCalculating Your Ranking Course

Grade Point Average (GPA)

Sample is based on RN-Associate of Applied Science program Ranking Courses:

BIOL 2401 A = 4 grade pts. = 16 pts.BIOL 2402 B = 3 grade pts. = 12 pts.RNSG 1301 B = 3 grade pts. = 9 pts.Total =11 credit hours = 37 pts.

Formula:37 points divided by 11 credits = 3.3 Ranking

Course GPA

Sample is based on VN Certificate program Ranking Courses:

BIOL 2401 A = 4 grade pts. = 16 pts.BIOL 2402 B = 3 grade pts. = 12 pts.RNSG 1301 B = 3 grade pts. = 9 pts.Total= 11 credit hours = 37 pts.

Formula:37 points divided by 11 credits = 3.3 RankingCourse GPA


Effective June 2013 ranking has a 60% weight for Ranking Courses:

To determine the Factor for Ranking Courses, divide 720 by the Maximum possible GPA, 4.0 (all A’s on Ranking Courses =4.0 GPA) times the MaximumRanking Course hours = (11hrs. for both RN and VN programs).

Calculating the Factor for Ranking Courses

Sample for both RN and VN Course Ranking Factor: 720 maximum points divided by (4.0 X 11 Hrs.) = 16.364 = Factor The Factor for Ranking Courses is set at 16.364


Nursing-RN and

VN

Weighted Percentage

Test Area

Maximum Test Score Value

Banner Posted Maximum Test Score

Test Factor Maximum Test Score Points

10% Math 100 1000 .12 120

10% Reading 100 1000 .12 120

10% Writing 100 1000 .12 120

10% Science 100 1000 .12 120

TEAS Weighted Percentages and Test Factor

Formula: 1,200 maximum possible total points, multiplied by 10% weighted percentage, equals 120 divided by 1000 maximum test score value equals .12 factor

Total Maximum Test points= 40% of 1,200 maximum total points equals 480 points


To determine the Test Ranking Score multiply the TEAS Subject Banner Score, by the Test factor (.12)

Total Maximum Test Ranking Score =480 points

Calculating the Test Ranking Score

EXAMPLE: If you get 89 % on Reading, you would multiply the Test Factor of .12 X 890 to get your (106.8) points for the Reading portion of your Test Ranking Score

Subtest MinimumPassing Scores

BANNERScore

Reading 70% 0700Mathematics 69% 0690Science 53% 0530English and Language Usage 63% 0630

Let’s Discuss......Applicant Responsibility


Applicants are responsible

for:

verifying their correct status of their application, file, address and phone number maintaining

compliance regarding changing

requirements

verifying official GED or High

School transcripts are received and

logged into Banneradhering deadlines

and/or ranking dates

confirming that all official

documentation is received and

logged into Banner

submitting all required

documentation prior to ranking

date

Applicant Responsibility


Applicants will not be ranked if all documents are not submitted prior to ranking deadline.

Be aware that:

Applicants will not be ranked if all documents are not submitted prior to ranking deadline.

Be aware that:

Hepatitis series may take up to 4 to 6 months to complete

CPR and First Aid classes fill up rapidly and have limited seating

Normal processing may take a few days or months depending on document and individual circumstances

If documents are received but not processed; a student will be coded as ineligible for ranking

Clearance for Pre-Program requirements may take up to a week for processing and entering into Banner system

It is highly recommended that you complete all requirements at least one week prior to ranking.

Applicant Responsibility

Let’s Discuss......Notification of Acceptance


Qualified ranked students who are the top candidates will be offered a seat.

Certified Acknowledgment Letter of Acceptance will be sent officially from the Specialized Admissions Office.

You will be given 10 days to respond to the letter.

Students must satisfy all Post-Program Specific requirements to gain a full acceptance and clearance for the clinical nursing course.

RN program accepts a maximum of 70 students each Fall and Spring semester (unless otherwise noted)

VN program accepts a maximum of 20 students each Fall and Spring semester(unless otherwise noted)

Notification of Acceptance


1. Students declining or failing to respond to an offer of a seat into a Health Occupations program will be removed from the qualified

pool as an applicant for that program(s).

2. A student who has declined acceptance into a specialized program and desires to be

considered for other health majors, will be required to submit a change of major form with

a Health Occupations counselor.

3. After a student accepts a seat in a particular Health Occupations program, the student will then be removed from all other

existing health occupations pools.

4. Students who were not selected will remain in the qualified pool as long as they

continue to satisfy all current specialized and program specific admissions requirements

Notification of Acceptance

Let’s Discuss......Post Specialized Admissions Requirements


Students are responsible for the following requirements AFTER accepting a seat in the program.

Program Orientation-1-2 days in person-Health Science Bldg. RG Campus Community Wide Orientation - online Specialized equipment, uniforms and lab supplies required Liability Insurance HIPAA Training- online Substance Abuse screening Two Background clearances Fingerprinting

Post Specialized Admissions Requirements


Two Background Checks will be completed by each student. Upon qualification into the program, your name is submitted to the Texas Board of Nursing . Students are responsible for the second background investigation which must be conducted through: http://www.elpasoex.com

Your Criminal Background Clearances will be sent directly to the Dean of Nursing

There are two levels of Criminal Background Clearance< Level 1 includes all students < Level 2 is specifically for students who are already licensed or certified in any area

The Joint Commission which accredits healthcare facilities across the country enforced background screening in September 2004. Students in a healthcare field must now complete the same background check as hospital employees.

Criminal Background Clearance


Substance Abuse Screeningo Results sent directly to Dean of Nursing and ADN Program

Coordinator

o Students who cannot participate in clinical rotations due to adverse activities revealed through substance abuse screening cannot complete course or program requirements.

o Students who fail to obtain a clearance may be prohibited for admissions or enrollment in nursing courses for one-year.

o Substance Abuse Screening website: www.elpasoex.com

Substance Abuse Screening

Let’s Discuss......Registration for Nursing Clinical Courses

Registration for Nursing Clinical Courses

Upon successful completion of all Post Specialized Admissions requirements, and receipt of the Letter of Acceptance, you will be authorized to register for Nursing clinical courses.

Registration Process:

Obtain clearance from the Nursing Lab Assistant located in the Health Science Bldg., Room H 221, Rio Grande Campus

RN students will present their clearance slip to the Nursing Counselors at the Rio Grande Campus to register

VN students will present their clearance slip to the Nursing Counselor at the Mission del Paso Campus to register

Registration for Nursing clinical courses is done in person ONLY, not on web.


Let’s Discuss......Planning for Success as a Nursing Student

Post Admissions InformationAdditional Program Fees and Requirements

Student are expected to pay all fees

associated with ATI standardized testing.

Fingerprinting with a background from the FBI is

required by the Texas Board of Nursing to complete licensure

requirements and take NCLEX Exam.

All post specialized admissions requirements

will need to be successfully met to gain clearance for registration

into nursing clinical courses.

Additional fees associated with

specialized equipment, uniforms, and supplies will be

the student’s responsibilities

Specialized AdmissionsStudent Planning

Nursing program is intense-be ready to commit 40-50 hours per week

Take advantage of Retention Sessions held by Nursing Faculty

Take advantage of ATI instruction

Support system-family, friends, colleagues

Nursing Specialized Admissions Orientation

Congratulations!

You have successfully completed the On-LineNursing Specialized Admissions Orientation !

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