AAS NURSING PROGRAM ADMISSION INFORMATION

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AAS NURSING PROGRAM

ADMISSION INFORMATION

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2 Admission Information Packet

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Admission Information

3 Prerequisites

4 Admission Procedure

(with deadline dates)

4 After Admission to the Program

5 Financial Assistance

5 Clinical Experience

5 LPN Curriculum

6 ADN Curriculum

7 Course Descriptions

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Estimated Student Costs

10 Student Application Form

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Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) Information

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Professional Reference Forms

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Request for Transcripts Form

18 Essential Skills & Functional Abilities

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3 Associate Degree Nursing Program

Admission Information

Mohave Community College Department of Nursing provides students with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills requisite to the safe, effective practice of nursing. The associate of applied science degree nurse uses the nursing process in supervised settings in assisting the client to optimal wellness, comfort or a peaceful death. The associate of applied science degree nurse fulfills the roles of provider of care, advocate, researcher, counselor, communicator, teacher, manager and member of the profession while exemplifying the qualities which are essential to the development of the nurse. These qualities are incorporated throughout the four core nursing courses and include: caring attitude, clinical competence, and critical thinking skills. The ultimate goal of the Nursing Department is to prepare graduates for safe and effective clinical practice. The mission of the Mohave Community College Nursing Department is to promote excellence in nursing education and practice by fostering communication and collaboration among faculty and students.

This course of study incorporates knowledge and principles from the liberal arts with an emphasis on the sciences in theory and applied skills. Nursing Education at MCC is challenging, rewarding, and prepares graduates to utilize clinical judgment based on critical thinking processes.

The Mohave Community College Nursing Program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, Georgia 30326, 404.975.5000, Fax: 404.975.5020. This program is also approved by the Arizona State Board of Nursing, 4747 N. 7th_{Street, Suite 150, Phoenix, Arizona 85014, 602.331.8111.}

The nursing program is a countywide program with classes being offered for the southern part of the County in Kingman, Lake Havasu City, and Bullhead City, and for the northern part of the County in Colorado City. Nursing I, the first core nursing course, is taught with a faculty member on site in Bullhead City and Colorado City. The Kingman and Lake Havasu City students have the same benefit of an onsite faculty member, but the lecture portion of the course is in Lake Havasu and the Nursing Skills Laboratory experience is in Kingman. Clinical site travel is required related to the number of facilities and number of students in the class. The remainder of the core nursing courses, Nursing II, III, and IV, also has the benefit of a face to face lecture by faculty member. The students will be required to travel between all three campuses in the southern part of Mohave County in Kingman, Lake Havasu City, and Bullhead City. Nursing II, III, and IV are “team taught” by varying faculty members. In preparation for school and industry-wide practices, and to provide equality of student learning materials, students are also required to be proficient in and use a computer, including the Internet and MCC’s computer-accessible learning management system and application packets. Clinical experience takes place in Mohave County and Nevada health care facilities as well as Utah facilities for students in the northern part of the County. Travel between campuses and to clinical facilities will be required at the student’s expense.

Students interested in becoming nursing assistants do not need to apply for the nursing program, but should register for the Nursing Assistant class (NAP 115). Students interested in becoming practical nurses or registered nurses must apply for admission to the respective nursing program.

The Arizona Nurse Practice Act (July 2010) states “If convicted of one or more felonies, the applicant must have received an absolute discharge from the sentences for all felony convictions five or more years prior to the date of filing an application.”

Therefore, the student should contact the Arizona State Board of Nursing (www.azbn.gov) regarding eligibility to write the

NCLEX for licensure PRIOR to application to the Mohave Community College Nursing Program.

Fingerprinting is a part of the application process to the Arizona State Board of Nursing for nursing assistant, practical nurse, and registered nurses licensure. Department of Public Safety finger printing and Pre-check Background Check are a portion of the application process for admittance to the program.

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4 PREREQUISITES

Before a student will be considered eligible to enter the nursing program, certain prerequisites must be met.

All prerequisites must be completed before admission into the nursing program.

1. Graduation from an accredited high school, or GED certificate, or is 18 years of age or older and demonstrates evidence of potential success in the community college, or is a transfer student in good standing from another college or university.

2. Successful completion (with a “C” or better) of Chemistry and a 100 level Biology as prerequisites to the Program. Acceptable college courses are:

 BIO 100 Biology Concepts, BIO 181 General Biology, or one semester of Anatomy and Physiology with a lab.  Students are given the opportunity, by examination, to demonstrate competency in BIO 100. An

examination will be available by appointment on each campus site. If competency is not demonstrated, the course must be taken.

 CHM 130 Fundamental Chemistry or CHM 151 General Chemistry I

 Note that BIO 100 level and CHM 130 are prerequisites to the nursing program and are not a part of the AAS nursing degree.

3. Successful completion (with a “C” or better) of the following courses as prerequisites to NUR 121 Nursing I:  BIO 201 - Anatomy & Physiology I

 BIO 202 - Anatomy & Physiology II  BIO 205 - Microbiology

 ENG 101 - English Composition I  PSY 101 - Intro to Psychology

 MAT 121 or higher (with 142 or 151, required starting Fall 2016)

 Note that BIO 201, BIO 202, BIO 205, ENG 101, PSY 101 and MAT 121 (MAT 142, 151 are preferred Gen. Ed

classes) are part of the general education requirements for the AAS nursing degree.

4. College courses over ten (10) years old will not be accepted as credit for biology, chemistry, or general education science requirements.

5. GPA of 2.85% or above compiled of all Nursing prerequisites.

6. Acceptable score on the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) 70% (see enclosed forms.) 7. Copy of Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card.

8. Copy of Student PreCheck online Background Check.

9. Extra consideration is given to applicants with additional degree earned, Arizona residency, healthcare experience and positive references.

* TRANSFER STUDENTS MUST complete a minimum of 1/3 of their required program credits at MCC to graduate. This could mean you may have to take some of the required programs courses over to meet the minimum of 1/3 of the required program credits at MCC.

ADMISSION PROCEDURE

Students are admitted to the Nursing program without discrimination regarding age, creed, ethnic origin, marital status, or sex. Application for the program is in addition to the application for general admission to the college and must be completed in the semester before enrollment is planned. Student spaces are limited; therefore, students are encouraged to make early application submissions. Applications

do not guarantee admission to the program. INCOMPLETE applications as of the date of the Admissions Committee meeting will not be considered.

1. A completed application packet with the following items should be received in the nursing office at:

1977 Acoma Blvd. West, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403, postmarked no later than February 15 for the fall admission and no later

than October 1 for the spring admission.

a. Completed nursing application.

b. Three (3) professional references from persons who have known the applicant in a supervisory or educational setting and who are familiar with applicant’s academic and/or work ethics.

c. Official college transcripts, if any, should be submitted directly to the Nursing Department. d. Student copy of transcripts (other than MCC) should be attached to the application.

e. Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) test results (70% or higher). (Results will be sent directly to the Nursing Department after scoring.)

f. Copy of Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card. g. Copy of Student PreCheck Background Check Report.

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h. Verification of health care experience. i. Verification of residency

2. Applications must be completed and in the nursing office by February 15 for fall admission, and October 1 for spring admission. It

is the student’s responsibility to verify that all documents have been received and their file is complete. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

3. Applicants will be notified of their status in 45 to 60 days after application deadline. 4. Admission to the program will be granted on the basis of:

a. GPA (Minimum of 2.85 overall GPA on prerequisite courses.)

b. Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) scores (form enclosed). The applicant’s adjusted individual total scores on the TEAS must be at or above 70% to be considered for admission. The TEAS can be taken 3 times in an academic year (August to August), and the highest score will be considered. TEAS Exams must be taken one month apart. c. Professional references (3 must be completed).

d. Prerequisite courses are completed.

e. Ability to obtain Department of Public safety Fingerprint Clearance Card. f. Ability to pass the online Student PreCheck.

g. Health Care experience. h. Arizona Residency.

Applicants who are not accepted to the nursing program must notify the nursing office if they wish to be considered for the next admitting semester.

AFTER ADMISSION TO THE PROGRAM

1. Students will be required to have a complete physical examination and must be able to meet the requirements identified on the form as well as the Essential Skills and Functional Abilities of a Nurse (See end of packet). Immunizations and drug testing are also necessary prior to the start of classes.

2. Proof of private health/accident insurance will be required prior to the start of classes.

3. Students must attain CPR certification (American Heart Association-Healthcare Provider) no earlier than July 1 for fall admission

and December 1 for spring admission. This certification must be maintained during the entire program. (Adult, child, or

community CPR is not acceptable.)

4. Students must notify the nursing office of any changes in address, contact information, or plans to attend classes. Failure to do so could hinder your process in the RN Program.

5. Travel between campus sites for lecture and clinical experience is required throughout the Nursing Program for all students in all

semesters.

6. The nursing courses are interrelated and are taken in sequence. A grade of “C” or better in all required courses must be maintained for continuation in the program.

7. After successful completion of the requirements for either the LPN step out certificate or the AAS nursing degree, the student will be eligible to apply to write the licensure examination offered by the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) or for LPN (NCLEX-PN). Licensure requirements are the exclusive responsibility of the Arizona State Board of Nursing and students must satisfy those requirements independently of requirements for graduation from the college.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Financial assistance is available in the form of scholarships, loans, and work-study assistance. The necessary forms can be secured at the Financial Aid Office. Students are encouraged to contact the Financial Aid Director in the year preceding admission to the nursing program.

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

A majority of MCC nursing students will be required to travel to Las Vegas, Nevada for a portion of their clinical experiences. Usually the students are in Las Vegas for two days and one night per week for approximately four to six weeks. Transportation to and from clinical and all food/meals are the responsibility of the student. The College reserves the rooms, for the group in advance.

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6 LPN CURRICULUM

PREREQUISITES: CHM 130 Fundamental Chemistry or BIO 151 General Chemistry I, BIO 100 level Biology, BIO 201

Anatomy & Physiology I, BIO 201 Anatomy & Physiology II, BIO 205 Microbiology, ENG 101

English Composition I, PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology, MAT 121 Math.

COREQUISITES: ENG 102 English Compositions II, PSY 245 Lifespan Development

Prerequisites for LPN Certificate

Semester I NUR 121

Prerequisites for Semester II

BIO 100

(Can Demonstrate Competency; Prerequisite to Program.)

4 NUR 121 Nursing I

8 CHM 130

Or---

Prerequisite to Program.

CHM 151

4 Total Credits:

8 GPA

2.85%

Semester II NUR 122

Corequisites

TEAS

70%

BIO 201-

General Education Requirement for PN Step-out certificate

4 NUR 122 Nursing II

8 BIO 202-

General Education Requirement for PN Step-out Certificate

4 NUR 227 - Pharmacology

3 BIO 205-

4 Total Credits:

11 ENG 101-

3 NUR 123 – Transition to PN

Or

NUR 221 – Nursing III is

acceptable

3

8 PSY 101-

General Education Requirement for PN

Step-out Certificate

3

TOTAL NURSING CREDITS:

22 MAT 121 -

General Education Requirement for PN Step-out Certificate (142 or 151)

3-4

Corequisites for LPN Certificate

ENG 102-

3 PSY 245-

General Education Requirement for PN

Step-out Certificate

3

TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS:

35 - 36

TOTAL CERTIFICATE CREDITS:

57 - 58

Each core nursing course must be completed and successfully passed before progression into next core nursing

course.

*MAT 142,151 are preferred Gen. Ed math classes and will be required the fall of 2016.

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7 AAS NURSING CURRICULUM

PREREQUISITES: CHM 130 Fundamental Chemistry or CHC 151 General Chemistry I, BIO 100 level Biology, BIO 201

Anatomy & Physiology I, BIO 201 Anatomy & Physiology II, BIO 205 Microbiology, ENG 101

English Composition I, PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology, MAT 121 level Math.

COREQUISITES: ENG 102 English Compositions II, PSY 245 Lifespan Development

Prerequisites: Admission AAS Program

Semester I NUR 121

0 – Level Math

(prerequisite for Chemistry)

0 NUR 121 Nursing I

8 CHM 130

-Prerequisite to program; not required for AAS Nursing Degree.

4 Total Credits:

8 BIO 100-

Prerequisite to program; not required for AAS Nursing Degree.

4 _{Semester II NUR 122}

Corequisites

TEAS

70%

GPA

2.85%

NUR 122 Nursing II

8 NUR 227 Pharmacology

3 Total Credits:

8 Total Credits:

11 Prerequisites: Semester I NUR 121

Semester III NUR 221

Corequisites

BIO 201-

General education requirement for AAS

Nursing Degree.

4 NUR 221 Nursing III

8 BIO 202-

General education requirement for AAS Nursing Degree.

4 Nursing 228 - Mental Health, OB,

PEDS Pharmacology

1 BIO 205-

4 Total Credits:

9 ENG 101-

3 _{Semester IV NUR 222}

Corequisites

MAT 121 -

Nursing Degree. (142 or 151 required Fall 2016)

3-4

PSY 101-

Nursing Degree.

3 NUR 222 Nursing IV

8 Nursing 229 – Adv. Pharmacology

1 Total Credits:

21 - 22

Total Credits:

9 Total Nursing Credits:

37 Required: Co-Requisite General Education for

AD Program taken prior to NUR 221

Each core nursing course must be completed and successfully passed before progression into next core nursing course.

ENG 102-

3 PSY 245-

Nursing Degree.

3 Total Program Credits:

72-73

Total Credits:

6 Note: Prerequisite general education courses must be completed prior to acceptance into the nursing program.

All Corequisite general educational core courses must be satisfactorily completed prior to starting NUR 221,

Semester 3 of the Nursing Program. Nursing Corequisites must be taken as stated on page 7.

*MAT 142,151 are preferred Gen. Ed math classes and will be required the fall of 2016.

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8 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

NUR 121 – Nursing I

(8 Credit Hours)

The focus is on fundamental concepts of contemporary professional nursing, student’s development as caring competent nurse within the legal/ethical and scientific frameworks of the profession, critical thinking, and communication skills. Using the transitions “model,” students learn to provide nursing care for individuals undergoing situational transitions in well-defined practice settings. Situational transitions include that of the individual to the nursing student role and the client’s admission to and movement within the healthcare system. Concepts of nutrition, pathophysiology and pharmacology are integrated.

5 lecture; 9 lab

Prerequisites: BIO 201 Anatomy & Physiology I, BIO 202 Anatomy & Physiology II, BIO 205 Microbiology, ENG 101 English Composition I, PSY

101 Introduction to Psychology, MAT 121 or higher level Math (MAT 142, 151 are preferred Gen. Ed classes) , Admission to the AAS Degree Nursing Program.

General Corequisites: ENG 102 English Composition II, PSY 245 Lifespan Development

NUR 122 – Nursing II

(8 Credit Hours)

The focus is on nursing care to promote healthy transitions for individuals and families with chronic health conditions in well-defined practice settings. Emphasis is on basic management concepts and continued development of critical thinking, clinical judgment, and skills. Principles of pharmacology, culture, pathophysiology, and nutrition are integrated throughout the course.

4 lecture; 12 lab

Prerequisites: Successful completion (with a “C” or better) of NUR 121. Corequisite: NUR 227

General Corequisites: ENG 102 English Composition II, PSY 245 Lifespan Development

NUR 227 – Pharmacology

(3 Credit Hours)

The focus is common drug classifications, actions, uses, and side effects of pharmacological agents. Accurate calculation of dosages, administration techniques, legal/safety considerations and nursing implications of common medications will be emphasized. 3 lecture

Prerequisites: Successful completion (with a “C” or better) of NUR 121, current LPN or Paramedic licensure with intention of enrollment in

nursing courses beyond NUR 121 or permission of the instructor.

Corequisites: NUR 122

General Corequisites needed prior to NUR 221: ENG 102 English Composition II, PSY 245 Lifespan Development

NUR 123 – Transition to Practical Nurse

(3 Credit Hours)

The focus on scope of practice issues specific to the practical nurse, including care of individuals and families experiencing developmental and acute health-illness transitions. Concepts of clinical judgment, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and nutrition are integrated. Also, includes practical nurse level concepts of management and supervision.

2 lecture; 3 lab

Prerequisite: Successful completion (with a “C” or better) of NUR 121, NUR 122, NUR 227

NUR 221 – Nursing III

(8 Credit Hours)

The focus on nursing care to promote healthy transitions for individuals and families experiencing developmental milestones. Course includes the transition of birth, childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood, childbearing and middle adulthood. The student’s transition to nurse includes group theory and nursing therapeutics when assisting the client through acute health care issues. Topics of nutrition and pharmacology are integrated. Concepts of critical thinking, organizational skills and psychosocial nursing are included.

4 lecture; 12 lab

Prerequisites: Successful completion (with a “C” or better) of NUR 122, NUR 227 Corequisites: NUR 228

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9 NUR 228 – Pharmacology for Nursing Specialties:

Mental Health, Pediatrics, Obstetrical

(1 Credit Hours)

Focus is review of common drug classifications, actions, uses, and side effects of pharmacological agents in the specialties area of Mental Health, Pediatrics, and Obstetric. Accurate calculation of dosages, administration techniques, legal/safety considerations and nursing implications of common medications will be emphasized.

1 lecture

Prerequisites: Successful completion (with a “C” or better) of NUR 121, NUR 122, NUR 227, admission to LPN to RN or Paramedic to RN

Tracks.

Corequisites: NUR 221

NUR 222 – Nursing IV

(8 Credit Hours)

Focus is on the impact of acute health/illness transitions on individuals, families, and groups. Emphasis is on synthesis and application of nursing therapeutics in the transition of students to their role in the profession of nursing with an introduction to organizational transitions. Concepts of nutrition, pharmacology, pathophysiology and nursing therapeutics are integrated.

4 lecture; 12 lab

NUR 229 – Advanced Pharmacology for Nursing

(1 Credit Hours)

Focus is review of common drug classifications, indications, actions, and side effects of pharmacological agents commonly utilized in the acute care setting. Accurate calculation of dosages using three factor dimensional analysis, significant laboratory tests, and monitoring parameters will be emphasized.

1 lecture

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10 ESTIMATED STUDENT COSTS

Prior to admissions and Nursing I, there will be additional Health Requirement costs for Physical, titers, TB test, immunizations,

DPS Card, Background Check, etc.

Allied Health Programs at MCC are exempt from the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Tuition Rates. Out of state tuition is $283.50 per credit hour. The Nursing Department recognizes that the MCC Governing Board reserves the right to change or withdraw, without notice, curriculum, policies, tuition or any other matters contained in this information packet.

Clinical travel is likely all semesters of the program. Students should plan on an additional $2,000 or more for semesters 3 and 4 to cover car fuel and food expenses.

Registration costs are based on 2015-16 tuition fees plus technology and activity fees as applicable. Book, uniform, watch, shoes and clinical equipment costs are estimates and do not include involved sales tax. Graduation Gala, nursing pins, and testing fees for NCLEX are responsibility of the student.

“You may obtain more information regarding tuition and fees when registered for course.”

1st-Year Student

1st Semester

2nd Semester

Totals

1) Registration Fees:

Registration $ 648.00 $ 891.00 $ 1,539.00 • Technical Fee $ 48.00 $ 66.00 $ 114.00 • Activity Fee $ 8.00 $ 11.00 $ 19.00 Program Fee $ 1,300.00 $ 1,300.00 $ 2,600.00 Gen Ed Corequisites

Tuition and Fee $ 264.00 $ 264.00 $ 528.00

Semester Fee Totals $ 2268.00 $ 2,532.00 $ 4,800.00

2) Miscellaneous:

Books: • Nursing $ 1,250.00 $ 293.00 $ 1,543.00 • Corequisites $ 149.00 $ 119.00 $ 268.00

Uniform, Watch, Shoes $ 475.00 $ 475.00

Miscellaneous Totals $ 1,874.00 $ 412.00 $ 2,286.00

1st Year Totals $ 4142.00 $ 2,944.00 $ 7,086.00

2nd-Year Student

3rd Semester

4th Semester

Totals

1) Registration Fees:

Registration $ 727.00 $ 729.00 $ 1,458.00 • Technical Fee $ 54.00 $ 54.00 $ 108.00 • Activity Fee $ 9.00 $ 9.00 $ 18.00 Program Fee $ 1,300.00 $ 1,300.00 $ 2,600.00 Corequisites Fee

Semester Fee Totals $ 2,092.00 $ 2,092.00 $ 4,184.00

2) Miscellaneous:

Books: • Nursing $ 384.00 $ 247.00 $ 631.00 • Corequisites Miscellaneous Totals $ 384.00 $ 247.00 $ 631.00 2nd Year Totals $ 2,476.00 $ 2,339.00 $ 4,815.00 Revised 5/2015

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ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING PROGRAM

Student Application Form

All qualified applicants are considered for admission, and students are treated without regard to race, color, religion, sex,

national origin, age, or marital status. Information related to these areas will be used for statistical analysis and not as criteria

for admission to the nursing program. All information will be kept confidential.

AREA OF INTEREST

Please Select from the Following Location(s) you wish to be considered for:

Kingman Campus

Lake Havasu City Campus

Bullhead City Campus

North Mohave Campus

(Only admits in Fall)

Please Specify the Semester and Year You wish to begin:

FALL

(or)

SPRING

APPLICANT INFORMATION

Date:

Social Security #:

/ /

MCC ID#:

Full Name:

Mailing Address:

City: State: Zip:

Home Phone:

( )

Cell Phone: ( )

Email Address:

ACADEMIC HISTORY

List all colleges, universities and institutions attended, including high school.

High School:

Location:

Degree:

Dates:

College:

Location:

Degree:

Dates:

College:

Location:

Degree:

Dates:

Other:

Location:

Degree:

Dates:

Nursing Program PREREQUISITES:

Please state if Completed or In Progress

100 level Biology or Biology Competency

Location:

Completed:

In Progress:

Chemistry 130

Location:

Completed:

In Progress:

BIO 201: Anatomy & Physiology I

Location:

Completed:

In Progress:

BIO 202: Anatomy & Physiology II

Location:

Completed:

In Progress:

BIO 205: Microbiology

Location:

Completed:

In Progress:

ENG 101: English Composition I

Location:

Completed:

In Progress:

PSY 101: Introduction to Psychology

Location:

Completed:

In Progress:

MAT 121: Intermediate Algebra

Location:

Completed:

In Progress:

WORK HISTORY

Last (5) years, beginning with most recent:

Occupation/Job Title Employer City/State Start Date End Date

1 2 3 4 5

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12 Gender, Birth Date, Marital Status, and Ethnicity/Race

Responses to Gender, Birth Date, Marital Status, and Ethnicity/Race are voluntary and will be kept confidential. Failure to

furnish this information will not adversely affect the status of this application; it is for statistical purposes only.

Gender: Male Female

Birth Date:

/

Age:

Month Day Year

Marital Status:

Single

Married

Divorced

Widowed

Maiden Name:

Other Name(s) Used:

Number of Children:

Ethnicity/Race

American Indian or Alaskan Native

Asian or Pacific Islander

Hispanic

Black/Non-Hispanic

White/Non-Hispanic

Other/Unknown

Answer the Following Questions

1. Have you ever been addicted to habit-forming Drugs?

YES

NO

If YES, please Explain

2. Do you have any physical or mental limitations?

YES

NO

If YES, please Explain

3. Have you ever been convicted of a felony?

YES

NO

If YES, please Explain

4. Have you ever been dismissed from or failed out of another Allied Health or Nursing

Program?

YES

NO

If YES, please Explain and State which program

Licensure is the sole responsibility of the Arizona State Board of Nursing. If you have been convicted of a felony, contact the Arizona State Board of Nursing to verify eligibility to be licensed prior to submitting this application.

Disclaimer and Signature



I understand that if accepted into the Nursing Program, I will be required to travel for clinical experiences, and that

I will be responsible for my own transportation and meals.



I understand that if accepted, I will be required to meet the health requirements of the Nursing Program.



I hereby certify that the facts set forth in this Student Application are true and complete to the best of my

knowledge. I understand that if accepted into the nursing program, any falsified statements on this application

shall be considered cause for suspension or dismissal.

Signature:

Date:

Mail COMPLETED Application To:

Mohave Community College, Department Of Nursing; 1977 Acoma Blvd. West; Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403

Revised 5/2015

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TEST OF ESSENTIAL ACADEMIC SKILLS (TEAS)

MOHAVE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

WHAT IS THE TEAS TEST?

The Test of Essential Academic Skills evaluates nursing program applicants in four (4) foundational areas which are essential to your academic success in the Nursing Program. The Nursing Program requires you to take the TEAS Test as an entrance examination. Basically, the test has four parts that ask you to answer multiple-choice questions covering the following:

 Reading: paragraph comprehension, passage comprehension, and inferences/conclusions.

(48 items, 58 minutes)

 Math: Whole numbers, metric conversion, fractions, decimals, algebraic equations, percentages, and

ratio/proportion. (34 items, 51 minutes)

 Science: science reasoning, science knowledge, biology, chemistry, anatomy, physiology, basic physical

principles, and general science. (54 items, 66 minutes)

 English and Language Usage: punctuation, grammar, sentence structure, contextual words and spelling.

(34 items, 34 minutes)

 Total of 170 multiple choice questions.

WHO ADMINISTERS THE TEAS TEST?

The Testing Centers at Mohave Community College administer the TEAS Test. The test is purchased from the Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI). Your TEAS scores are stored by ATI and are available to you and to your school via the Internet. You can also have TEAS results sent to other nursing schools at minimum cost through ATI.

HOW MUCH DOES THE TEAS TEST COST?

The cost of taking either test is $45.00 for students and $55.00 for non-students.

HOW CAN I BEST PREPARE FOR TAKING THE TEAS TEST?

A review of basic concepts and theories in mathematics, reading, science, English and language usage is

recommended. ATI has two products, the TEAS Study Manual and a TEAS Online Practice Assessment, available to guide your review and provide feedback on your study progress. These products can be purchased online at the ATI website which is www.atitesting.com.

CAN I USE A CALCULATOR ON THE TEAS TEST?

Calculators are NOT allowed during the TEAS TEST.

WHAT DO I BRING TO THE TESTING CENTER?

Photo bearing identification such as a; passport, driver’s license, student identification card.

WHAT CANNOT BE BROUGHT TO THE TESTING CENTER?

Cell phones, textbooks, backpacks, calculators. Scratch paper and pencils will be provided.

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14 CAN YOU ACCOMMODATE STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES?

Students with documented disabilities requiring accommodations should contact the Disability Services Office at the local campus to make arrangements to take their test. Students requiring extra time will not be able to take the computer based test because the program is self-timing and cannot be adjusted. These students will be given a paper and pencil test instead. This test cannot be scored locally, but must be sent back to ATI for scoring, requiring at least a one (1) to two (2) week turnaround. Please take this into consideration when scheduling and allow sufficient time prior to nursing program application due dates.

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO GET MY TEAS TEST SCORES?

If you have taken the computer administered TEAS Test, your scores are available immediately after the examination. If you have taken the pencil/paper version of the test, your examination will be scored within 24 hours of receipt by ATI. Note that the 24-hour window is NOT 24 hours from the time you tested, but within 24 hours of ATI’s receipt of testing materials from Mohave Community College.

HOW DO I KNOW IF I PASSED THE TEAS TEST?

The applicant’s adjusted individual total score must be at or above 70% to be considered for admission.

CAN I RETEST TO GET A HIGHER SCORE?

Tests may be retaken after a minimum of 30 days and up to 3 times a year period.

HOW TO REGISTER YOURSELF AS A TEST CANDIDATE FOR THE TEAS.

If you are not a current user on www.atitesting.com, you need to set up a new account. This will allow you access to the testing and to complete a purchase on ATI’s online store. Please follow the steps below to setup a new account: 1. Go to www.atitesting.com. Just under the Username and Password fill-in boxes, there is a small link that

states, “New to ATI? Create an account.” Click on that link to register yourself with ATI.

2. Next, a web form will appear. Fill in all of the blue fields. Blue fields are required information necessary to create a new account.

3. You will receive an email from ATI confirming your user login and password.

4. You will need to bring your user name and password with you when you go to the testing center to take the TEAS.

TO SCHEDULE THE TEAS TEST, CONTACT THE TESTING COORDINATOR

AT YOUR LOCAL CAMPUS PROVIDED BELOW:

 Priscilla Sarabia: psarabia@mohave.edu, Bullhead City Campus, 928-758-3926  Cheri Stromle: cstromle@mohave.edu, Neal Campus Kingman Campus, 928-757-4331  Kevin Smith: ksmith@mohave.edu, Lake Havasu City Campus, 928-302-5321

 Kim Naylor: knaylor@mohave.edu , North Mohave Campus, 928-875-9124  MCC Toll Free: 866-664-2832

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15 ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING PROGRAM

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE FORM

To Be Completed by Applicant

(please print)

Complete the following section and give this form as soon as possible to someone who has observed you in a professional setting for a reasonable period of time. This should be an employer or community leader for whom you have worked or volunteered, or an instructor who has had the opportunity to view your accomplishments in a classroom setting.

Name:

Date:

Address:

(Street or P.O. Box)

(City) (State) (Zip)

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 permits a matriculated student to have access to his/her file unless a waiver of that right has been signed. If you wish to waive your right to access your file, sign your name in the space provided. The waiver is NOT required as a condition of admission.

I hereby waive my right of access to this letter of recommendation.

Applicant’s Signature:

Date:

To be Completed by Evaluator

This student is applying for admission to Mohave Community College RN Nursing Program. Evaluations are invaluable to the decision making process. Please include any information that you feel is pertinent, and remember that the sooner you return this form to MCC, the sooner we can give this student our admission decision. Thank you.

Please rate the applicant in each of the following areas: _Excellent _Good _Average _Poor Do Not _Know Ability to work with others

Conceptual ability Dependability Leadership ability Integrity / Honesty Initiative / Motivation Maturity Empathy / Caring Judgment

Overall Potential for Nursing Program

*Any additional comments you feel might be of value to the Nursing Department, please state them on the back.

Name:

Agency Represented:

Title:

Address:

Signature:

Date:

PLEASE RETURN TO

Department Of Nursing

Mohave Community College

1977 Acoma Blvd. West

Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403

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16 ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING PROGRAM

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE FORM

To Be Completed by Applicant

(please print)

Name:

Date:

Address:

I hereby waive my right of access to this letter of recommendation.

Applicant’s Signature:

Date:

To be Completed by Evaluator

Name:

Agency Represented:

Title:

Address:

Signature:

Date:

PLEASE RETURN TO

Department Of Nursing

Mohave Community College

1977 Acoma Blvd. West

Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403

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17 ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING PROGRAM

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE FORM

To Be Completed by Applicant

(please print)

Name:

Date:

Address:

I hereby waive my right of access to this letter of recommendation.

Applicant’s Signature:

Date:

To be Completed by Evaluator

Name:

Agency Represented:

Title:

Address:

Signature:

Date:

PLEASE RETURN TO

Department Of Nursing

Mohave Community College

1977 Acoma Blvd. West

Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403

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18 TRANSCRIPT REQUEST

(DO NOT SEND FOR MCC OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS)

Institution Name

Mailing Address

City

State

Zip

Please send one (1) OFFICIAL COPY of my transcript to:

Department Of Nursing

Mohave Community College

1977 Acoma Blvd. West

Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403

____I do not know the Transcript fee, please bill me.

I am enclosing the transcript fee of $_ for

(number)

_____ transcripts.

PLEASE PRINT

Student Name

Social Security Number

Mailing Address

City

State

Zip

Maiden or Previous Name(s)

Address While attending your institution

If there is a charge against my account, I hereby agree to clear all indebtedness before this record will be released.

“STUDENT is responsible for mailing this form”

_{Student Signature}

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19 Essential Skills & Functional Abilities for Nursing

Mohave Community College

Individuals who apply for admission to the Mohave Community College Nursing Program must be able to perform

essential skills. Any applicant who has met the necessary prerequisites and who can perform the essential

functions will be considered for admission. If a student believes that he or she cannot meet one or more of the

standards without accommodations, the nursing program must determine, on an individual basis, whether a

reasonable accommodation can be made.

Functional Ability

Standard

EXAMPLES of required activities

Motor Abilities Skills

Gross Motor Skills

Physical abilities and mobility sufficient to execute gross motor skills, physical endurance, and strength, to provide patient care.

Mobility sufficient to carry out patient care procedures such as assisting with ambulation of clients, administering CPR, assisting with turning and lifting patients, providing care in confined spaces such as treatment room or operating suite etc.

Manual Dexterity

Fine Motor Skills

Demonstrate fine motor skills sufficient for providing safe nursing care.

Motor skills sufficient to handle small equipment such as insulin syringe and administer medications by all routes, perform tracheotomy suctioning, insert urinary catheter, etc.

Perceptual

Sensory Ability

Visual

Tactile

Smell

Sensory / perceptual / Auditory ability to monitor and assess clients

Normal or corrected visual ability sufficient for accurate observation and performance of nursing care.

Tactile ability sufficient for physical monitoring and assessment of health care needs.

Olfactory ability sufficient to detect significant environmental and client orders.

 Sensory abilities sufficient to hear alarms, auscultatory sounds, cries for help, hears normal speaking levels sounds, etc.

 Visual acuity to read calibrations on 1cc syringe, assess color, see objects up to 20 ft. away (cyanosis, pallor, etc.)

 Tactile ability to feel pulses, temperature, palpate veins, etc.

 Olfactory ability to detect smoke or noxious odor, foul smelling drainage, alcohol, etc.

Behavioral

Interpersonal

Emotional

Emotional/Behavioral

Ability to relate to colleagues, staff and patients with honesty, integrity, and nondiscrimination. Capacity for development of mature, sensitive and effective therapeutic relationships.

 Establish rapport with clients, instructors and members of health care team.

 Work with teams and workgroups.

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20 Professional Attitudes

and Interpersonal

Skills

Interpersonal abilities sufficient for interaction with individuals, supervisors, members of health care team, families and groups from various social, emotional, cultural and intellectual backgrounds, achieve a positive and safe work environment. Ability to work constructively in stressful and changing environments with the ability to modify behavior in response to constructive criticism. Follow instructions and safety protocols.

Capacity to demonstrate ethical behavior, including adherence to the professional nursing and student honor codes.

Honesty and integrity beyond reproach.

 Establish and maintain therapeutic boundaries.  Emotional skills sufficient to

remain calm in an emergency situation and maintain behavioral decorum in stressful situations.

 Behavioral skills sufficient to demonstrate the exercise of good judgment and prompt completion of all

responsibilities attendant to the diagnosis and care of clients.

 Adapt rapidly to environmental/stress changes and multiple task demands.

 Exhibit ethical behaviors and exercise good judgment.

Communication

Ability to communicate in English with accuracy,

clarity and efficiency with patients, their families and other members of the healthcare team (including spoken and nonverbal communication, such as interpretation of facial expressions, affect and body language.)

Required communication abilities, including speech, hearing, reading, writing, language skills and computer literacy.

 Gives verbal directions to or follows verbal directions from other members of the healthcare team and participates in healthcare team discussions of client care.

 Elicits and records information about health history, current health state and responses to treatment from clients or family members.

 Conveys information to clients and others as necessary to teach, direct and counsel individuals in an accurate, effective and timely manner.

 Establishes and maintain effective working relations with clients and co-workers.  Recognizes and reports

critical client information to other caregivers.

Cognitive

Conceptual

Quantitative Abilities

Ability to read and understand written documents in English and solve problems involving

 Calculates appropriate medication dosage given specific client parameters.

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measurement, calculation, reasoning, analysis and

synthesis.

Ability to gather data, to develop a plan of actions, establish priorities and monitor and evaluate treatment plans and modalities.

Ability to comprehend three-dimensional and spatial relationships.

Ability to react effectively in an emergency situation.

 Analyzes and synthesize data and development of an appropriate plan of care.  Collects data, prioritize needs

and anticipate reactions.  Comprehend spatial

relationships adequate to properly administer injections, start intravenous lines or assess wounds of varying depths.

 Recognizes an emergency situation and responds effectively to safeguard the client and other caregivers.  Transfers knowledge from

one situation to another.  Accurately processes

information on electronic medical records (EMR), medication container, physicians’ orders, and monitor equipment calibrations, printed documents, flow sheets, graphic sheets, medication administration records, other medical records and policy and procedure manuals.

Safe environment for

patients, families, and

co-workers

Ability to accurately identify patients. Ability to effectively communicate with other caregivers.

Ability to administer medications safely and accurately.

Ability to operate equipment safely in the clinical area.

Ability to recognize and minimize hazards that could increase healthcare associated infections. Ability to recognize and minimize accident hazards in the clinical setting including hazards that contribute to patient, family, and co-worker falls.

 Prioritizes tasks to ensure client safety and standard of care.

 Maintains adequate concentration and attention in inpatient care settings.  Seeks assistance when

clinical situation requires a higher level or

expertise/experience.  Responds to monitor alarms,

emergency signals, call bells from clients, and orders in a rapid and effective manner.

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22 Computer and

Internet Use

Ability to use a computer, including common software applications.

Ability to access the community college’s intranet programs.

Ability to access and use the Internet.

 Proficient in using word processing software to prepare assignments.  Use computer to access

Mohave Community College’s student email system, College Learning Management System (Schoology) and other software programs as assigned by instructor.  Use computer to access

websites on the

Internet/World Wide Web to obtain references, take tests, access learning materials and other assigned uses.

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Reviewed 5/2015

AAS NURSING PROGRAM ADMISSION INFORMATION