Information Packet for:
A.S.N., HCC 1+1, LPN2RN and Practical Nursing Certificate Programs
Instructions, Policies, Procedures, and Schedule Information
December, 2015
1. Review the admissions, academic, and prerequisite requirements for the A.S. Nursing (ASN) Program or Practical Nursing (PN) Certificate Program.
2. Complete the entire application process (see below) and submit all documentation to: Holyoke Community College, Admissions Office,
303 Homestead Avenue, Holyoke, MA 01040 by Feb. 1, 2016.
Required admissions documentation: • The completed HCC application.
• An official transcript from your high school or an official copy of GED/HiSET scores or GED/HiSET certificate. All documents must be received directly from the high school or testing facility. • Official transcripts for all college-level courses completed. You are required to submit any college transcripts prior to the Feb. 1 deadline.
• All Immunization Records and the HPAH record (pg. 14) must be submitted to HCC Health Services (Frost 105) by Feb. 1. • The Work Experience Form, the Proficiency/Coursework Assessment Form, and the Laboratory Science Petition Form (if applicable) must be submitted by Feb. 1.
Please note: Applicants who have submitted high school, GED, or college transcripts within the past year are not required to submit them again unless documenting further coursework completed toward the
Nursing programs.
• Students whose native language is not English and those who have not completed grades K-12 in the United States must demonstrate English proficiency by having completed Language and Literature I with a grade of C+ or better, or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. college or university or achieve a minimum of 213 on the computer version or 550 on the paper/ pencil version of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
International applicants and those who have studied outside of the United States:
All documents awarded (both secondary and post-secondary) from a country outside of the United States must be translated and evaluated to U.S. standards through a credential evaluating agency. Agencies can be found at www.naces.org. Post-secondary documentation need only be evaluated if seeking transfer credit to Holyoke Community College.
3. All students interested in the A.S. Nursing Program or Practical
Nursing Certificate Program at Holyoke Community College are
required to attend a mandatory Nursing Information Session prior to February 1, 2016 and no more than 1 year ago.
Information sessions are held monthly and cover the selective admissions process, specific program information, and financial aid. Each session lasts approximately one hour and is conducted by a representative from the Nursing department. Check the website www.hcc.edu for upcoming information sessions.
4. Students who have not yet completed a math or English course
from an accredited college or university are required to take the College Placement Test (CPT) at HCC prior to applying. The test provides a comprehensive academic assessment of students’ ability in reading, writing and math and is used to help place students into appropriate courses. Placement testing may be scheduled by calling the Assessment Center at 413.552.2015. Requirements to Apply:
All applicants must meet the following at time of application:
Traditional ASN and PN applicants must take the NLN Admission Exam (PAX). ASN and PN applicants have different Pre-Admission Exams. Students applying to both programs will need to register and complete both exams. Please note: applicants for the 1+1 program and the LPN2RN program are exempt from the PAX. The NLN PAX composite average will be determined annually as part of the admissions criteria.
The cost of each exam is $35.00. Registration is required three
days prior to taking the exam, and registration must be completed online.
To register for the PAX: All documents must be received by the application deadline:
• Go to the NLN website: www.nlnonlinetesting.org
• Click registration store
• Click on Pre-Admission Exam (PAX)
• Payment: must be paid with a major credit card or money order.
For a complete listing of testing dates, go to
www.nlnonlinetesting.org. PAX testing takes place in the
Assessment Center at HCC. (Prior to taking the PAX:)
Copies of each PAX review guide are available in the HCC library. Review guides may be purchased at Barnes & Noble or Amazon. com. Because there are separate exams for the PN and RN PAX, each has its own review guide.
On the day of your PAX:
1. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to exam time and allow approximately 3 hours for testing.
2. A picture ID with signature identification, such as driver’s license or passport is needed.
3. The PAX is administered at HCC in the Assessment Center, Frost Building, room 271. The Assessment Center can be reached by calling 413.552.2015.
College Placement Testing (CPT): Must be completed within two years
of application deadline demonstrating the following placement:
Math Proficiency/Placement: ≥ 82 in Algebra or completion of MTH
095 (intermediate algebra) with a C- or better from an accredited college or university.
English Proficiency/Placement: ≥ 70 in Reading and ≥ 80 in
Sentence Skills of the CPT, or ability to enter college-level coursework in English. English competency may also be demonstrated through college coursework (completion of English Composition I). Please see the information packet for further details if English is not your first language or if you did not attend K through 12 in the U.S.
Placement testing may be scheduled by calling the Assessment Center. NOTE: You must identify yourself as a NURSING APPLICANT when calling for your testing appointment in order to receive the appropriate test.
Science Proficiency: The HCC Biology department requires the
successful completion (C or better) of BIO 100, 103, or 107 prior to
taking Anatomy and Physiology. This prerequisite may be waived by passing the Biology Challenge Exam. Testing may be scheduled by calling the Assessment Center. Completion of A&P I and A&P II prior to the application deadline is strongly encouraged. Applicants currently working in a healthcare field can petition to lengthen the time that their laboratory science coursework is transferable to the Nursing program by completing the Laboratory Science Petition Form in this packet (see page 12). Nursing students must achieve a
C+ or better in all nursing and laboratory science courses (A&P I and II and Microbiology) to graduate from the program.
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Notification of acceptance will be mailed on or before April 15, 2016.Nursing Success Program Opportunity
The goal of the Nursing Success Program is to diversify the student body of the A.S. Nursing Program in order to better reflect the local community.
The Nursing Department, via the Nursing Resource Team, offers additional support services to Nursing Success students.
These students will be randomly selected from the pool of applicants and must meet at least 1 of the following criteria: bilingual, economically disadvantaged, educationally disadvantaged, underrepresented minority. If interested in the Nursing Success Program please check-off the criteria which you meet on your application. The institution reserves the right to make any additional inquiries regarding the applicant’s status and to require submission of any additional documentation it deems necessary.
❑ Bilingual ❑ Educationally disadvantaged ❑ Economically disadvantaged ❑ Underrepresented minority
Frequently Asked Questions
If I will not meet the math requirement by deadline, will my file be reviewed?
No, unfortunately your file will not go to the committee. Only those applicants who display the math requirement at time of deadline will be reviewed.
I haven’t completed the suggested coursework to apply to the Nursing (ASN) Program or Practical Nursing (PN) Certificate program yet. Can I still come to HCC?
YES! Students are encouraged to enter the college as a “Foundations of Health” student. In this major, you will be identified as a potential Nursing applicant and will be assigned to an advisor that will assist you in establishing an educational plan. As a student in this major, you may complete any of your non-Nursing courses (e.g. A&P I and II, English I and II, Math 095, etc.) then apply to the program when you have met the requirements for consideration.
Can I speak with an advisor about the ASN Program or PN Certificate Program?
Yes, you are required to attend a Nursing Information Session to meet with a representative from the programs. Check the website www.hcc. edu for upcoming information sessions.
How is my file evaluated?
The ASN Program and the PN Certificate Program cohorts are selected from a pool of applicants who have displayed the minimum academic requirements for admission to the program. Space is limited and not all applicants are accepted. Applications will be reviewed and candidates will be notified of the admissions decision by mail on or about April 15. Recommendations are not accepted.
The process is competitive and your file will be ranked using the following:
1. Grade Point Average (GPA) for those courses applicable to the nursing curriculum (e.g. English, Psychology, Anatomy & Physiology, etc.).
2. Two or more years of work/volunteer experience in the field of healthcare.
3. Credits completed at HCC.
4. Educational background (prior degrees completed). 5. PAX results.
If I am not accepted this year, will I automatically be accepted next year?
No, you are not guaranteed acceptance. All applicants must reapply. Can I work and attend classes full time?
Nursing coursework is complex and requires a personal commitment. Part-time employment may be appropriate, but will need to be flexible in order to accommodate school requirements. Students are encouraged to balance their employment and school responsibilities. What is the process of submitting Immunization Records?
Ask your MD for a copy of all your immunization records and schedule an appointment to meet with the Health Services Nurse.
Can I take the PAX more than once?
Prospective applicants will be allowed to take the PAX once during each application cycle. The score is valid for two application cycles.
Can I take the PAX at a different center? No.
I was previously in a nursing program at a different institution. Can I apply to HCC?
We do not take applicants who have been previously enrolled in a nursing program at a different institution (and did not complete the program) in the past 10 years.
Where do I attend a clinical setting or placement, and how do I get there?
Nursing students are responsible for their own transportation to clinical sites which include healthcare agencies throughout the Pioneer Valley.
I am already an L.P.N. Is there a special program for me? Yes. Please see the LPN2RN Applicant Checklist.
If I am not accepted into the ASN Program, will my application automatically be considered for the PN Certificate Program?
No. If you would like your application considered for the PN Certificate Program, you must check the appropriate box on the application and take the PN PAX.
Can I apply to a four-year school and earn a bachelor’s degree? We encourage students to apply for admission to four-year accredited colleges and universities, including the Elms and AIC, among others. You may schedule an appointment with the Transfer Coordinator at (413) 552-2498 to discuss your specific goals.
Can I apply for financial aid?
Yes. You can inquire at the Financial Aid Office, (413) 552-2150. Additionally, what must I know?
• It is up to the applicant to read the Essential Functions standards and understand that it is his/her responsibility to discuss any accommodation that he/she may need by contacting the Office for Students with Disabilities and Deaf Services at (413) 552-2417. • The applicant is responsible for ensuring that his/her application
file is complete and that all items are received by the deadlines. No applications will be accepted after the February 1 deadline. • The applicant must read the statement in the ASN Program and PN
Certificate Program application regarding the CORI/SORI policies. All Nursing students are required to complete a form. A positive finding may prevent a student from entering or successfully completing either program due to clinical site requirements and/or may prohibit them from taking the NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-PN.
In compliance with the Clery Act (20 U.S.C. 1092(a) and (f), all prospective students are entitled to review the HCC Annual Security Report. This report may be accessed online at www.hcc.edu or by request through the Office of Admissions.
Good Moral Character Clause
CORI Policy – Criminal Offender Record Information SORI Policy – Sexual Offender Record InformationCORI and SORI are state statutes that regulate licensure as a registered nurse. Prior to official enrollment and at the beginning of each semester in Nursing Programs, all accepted applicants and students must give permission for CORI and a SORI check. Some clinical agencies prohibit clinical participation if there is a finding when the CORI check is complete. Participation in planned clinical experiences throughout the curriculum is required; however, acceptance into the program does not guarantee placement in a clinical agency. All applicants and nursing students will be subject to the Criminal record Information Act (CORI check), the Sex Offender Registry Information Act (SORI), Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 6, Section 172-178, and Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 18a, Section 1, et. seq., and regulations promulgated pursuant to such statutes. Court record/past conviction may present a barrier to eligibility for licensure as a registered nurse (RN) or as a licensed practical nurse (LPN). Applicants with a court record/past conviction are advised to consult an attorney to determine eligibility to meet legal qualifications for nurse licensure in Massachusetts.
All applicants for licensure as a registered nurse (RN) or a Practical Nurse (LPN) must be of “good moral character” as required by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing statutes and regulations. The licensure applicant must have had no criminal convictions for a minimum of five (5) years before the date of submission of the license application, and must have successfully completed all court-ordered stipulations a minimum of one (1) year before the applicant will be considered for licensure by the Board (Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 112, ss. 74, 74A, and 76). You can also refer to http://www.state.ma.us/reg/ boards/rn for further information.
Students accepted to an educational program that prepares for licensure as a registered nurse should be aware that a court record may present a barrier to her/his ability to obtain licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and other jurisdictions in the United States.
Special Program Requirements
The following special program requirements MUST BE submitted to the Office of Health Services by February 1:
• Completed and passed physical examination and submit the Health Affiliate record signed, stamped, and dated by the MD in the calendar year of acceptance to the program by February 1.
• Documentation of completed Hepatitus B Titer and
vaccination series and, if necessary boosters, for the following must be given to the College Health Services office: Measles, Mumps and Rubella (2 shots); Pertussis-containing vaccine (Tdap with trade name Adacel or Boostrix); Note: Tetanus Toxoid (TT) or Tetanus Diphtheria (Td) does not suffice; and Varicella (2 shots). Vaccines must be documented with month, day and year of administration and on MD office letterhead and/or stamped with facility address and phone number. (If antibody titers are done in lieu of vaccines, documentation required are the official copies (NOT MD flow sheets) of laboratory results.
• DO NOT GET TB TESTED NOW. Mandatory TB screening is reaquired for all students accepted into the program. All students are required to contact Student Health Services (Frost 105) upon acceptance for detailed information. • Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage: All students must
be covered by health insurance either through the college or through their family health plan. College Health Insurance will cover students for exposures and or injuries sustained in traveling to or from the college as well as attending any college-related activity including clinical experiences. • Seasonal flu vaccine is required by all clinical facilities. These
vaccines are administered every fall semester, and are due by September 15.
• It is the student’s responsibility to keep these requirements current throughout the duration of the program. Students must notify Health Services if changes occur. Failure to keep requirements updated or not informing Health Services will result in the student’s inability to attend clinical. This will result in an unsatisfactory grade for each clinical day missed. Two clinical unsatisfactory ratings in any course result in dismissal from the program.
• Please note these requirements may be subject to change per clinical agency request.
• Liability Insurance of $1,000,000/$3,000,000 coverage is required. Students will be covered under the college’s liability insurance policy, which will be billed through student fees. • Completion of CORI/SORI Form. (Out of state fees apply.) • CPR certification through the American Heart Association
only. Professional Rescuer, Health Care Provider is
required. It is strongly suggested that all students take the
CPR course by the program orientation date (generally in May), so certification will last the duration of the program. • Students are required to travel off campus to reach clinical
sites and no special consideration is given for clinical placements.
The following program requirement must be completed by the start of classes for the PN and ASN Programs: Certified Nurse Aide (CNA). If you have questions regarding CNA certification
or recertification, please go to www.cnalicense.org or www. nursinglicensure.org.
Essential Functions
The following essential functional abilities will be necessary to successfully enter and to remain in the Nursing programs. In some cases, assessment and developmental courses may help students meet these standards. These essential functional abilities may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation. This information is provided to allow the student to assess his/her own capabilities. The college complies with the requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. The ADAAA was put into effect recently. Therefore, the college will make a reasonable accommodation for an applicant with a disability who is otherwise qualified.
To ensure patient safety, students throughout the program must be able to demonstrate:
1. Physical
• Help in positioning patients who may be comatose, paralyzed, or otherwise incapacitated, from wheelchairs and beds, stretchers and vice versa. This includes regular lifting, bending twisting, pulling and pushing of 40+ pounds.
• Ability to use hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, moving materials, and manipulating things. Frequently reaching above and below shoulder level, while holding objects.
• Position, place and move equipment as needed. • Respond and monitor signals, alarms, and call lights.
• Fine and gross motor ability to sufficiently perform psychomotor skills.
2. Communicative
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language. • Active listening - giving full attention to what others are saying,
taking time to understand the points being made. • Oral comprehension - the ability to listen and understand
information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Speech clarity - the ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
• Speech recognition - the ability to identify and understand the
speech of another person.
• Written expression - the ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
• Communicating with others - providing information to other healthcare professionals by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Interacting with computers - using computers and computer systems including hardware and software.
• Civility in class/lab/clinical - polite, respectful, professional, behaviors exhibited.
• According to Holyoke Community College’s Student Handbook, “freedom to teach and freedom to learn are inseparable facets of academic freedom. The freedom to learn depends upon appropriate opportunities and conditions in the classroom, (lab and clinical area) on campus and in the larger community” (Please refer to the HCC Student Handbook for complete policy). 3. Cognitive
• Clinical decision making - gather, analyze and draw conclusions from data.
• Control precision - demonstrate muscle dexterity necessary to do such tasks as gloving, gowning, performing physical assessment, performing psychomotor skills and operating controls on machinery.
• Problem sensitivity - the ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.
• Identify behaviors that would endanger a person’s life or safety and intervene in a crisis situation appropriately.
• Tactile sensitivity - determine by touch: hotness/coldness, wetness/dryness, and hardness/softness.
4. Emotional
• Dependability - requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling role obligations.
• Integrity - requires being honest and ethical.
• Cooperation - requires being pleasant with others displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
• Self control - requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger and avoiding aggressive behavior even in very difficult situations.
• Concern for others - requires being sensitive to others’ needs and feelings.
• Initiative - requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
• Stress tolerance - calmly and effectively participates in constructive dialogue in a variety of high stress situations. • Adaptability/flexibility - requires the ability to manage
unexpected events.
United States Department of Labor in their Dictionary of Occupational Titles, Central Oregon Community College, Academic and Technical Standards.
Drug Screening Policy
Several Health Care Facilities affiliated with the College’s Health and Natural Science Division are now requiring that students have a negative drug screen prior to beginning clinical experiences in their facility. In addition, a clinical facility may require the student to submit and pass random drug screening analysis in order to remain at that facility. Therefore, passing a drug screen will now be considered an Essential Function Standard for all students participating in the Health and Natural Science Division Programs. If a student fails drug screening, retesting occurs within 24 hours of notification of results. Failure to pass a drug screen or refusal to submit to screening will make the student ineligible for clinical placement. Failure and/or refusal for drug screening are grounds for immediate removal from the Health and Natural Science Division. Students will be provided with the drug screen procedure during the orientation process to each course. All screening will be at the student’s own expense. The Work Connection at Holyoke Medical Center has been selected as the Health and Natural Science Division’s exclusive laboratory for student drug screening. Accreditation
The HCC Practical Nursing Certificate Program and the A.S. Nursing Program are approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing and the A.S. Nursing Program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN), 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, Georgia 30326, 404.975.5000, FAX 404.975.5020, www.acenursing.org.
Practical Nursing Certificate - M064
Notes:
1 Nursing students must achieve a C+ or better in all Nursing and laboratory science courses (A&P I and II and Microbiology) to remain in and graduate from the program. For additional information, go to www.hcc.edu
Course Title Course
Number Prerequisites Credits Semester Taken Grade
General Education Requirements 17
Human Anatomy and Physiology I
BIO 217 A “C” grade or better in BIO 100 (including lab), BIO 103 or 107, or a passing grade on the challenge exam
4
Human Anatomy and Physiology II
BIO 218 BIO 217 4
Nutrition NTR 101 Eligibility for ENG 101 3
Introduction to Psychology
PSY 110 Eligibility for ENG 101 3
Human Development PSY 216 PSY 110 3 Program Requirements1 27 Fundamentals of Nursing
NUR/PNR 170 Acceptance into the PN program
9
Pharmacology I PHM 171 Acceptance into the PN program PNR 182
1
Role Development 1 NUR/PNR 172 Acceptance into the PN program
2
Health Promotion and Maintenance Across the Life Span
NUR/PNR 180 PNR 182, NTR 101 9
Pharmacology II PHM 181 Acceptance into the PN program PNR 182
1
Practical Nurse Role Development 2
PNR 182 NUR/PNR 170, PHM 171,
NUR/PNR 172 2
Practical Nursing Acute & Complex Care
PNR 190 NUR/PNR 180, PHM 181 PNR 182
3
Nursing - M066
A.S. in Nursing
Course Title Course
Number Prerequisites Credits Semester Taken Grade
General Education Requirements 30
Human Anatomy
and Physiology I BIO 217 A “C” grade or better in BIO 100 (including lab), BIO 103 or 107, or a passing grade on the challenge exam 4 Human Anatomy and Physiology II BIO 218 BIO 217 4
Microbiology BIO 229 Grade of C or better in BIO 100, 103
4 Language and
Literature I ENG 101 Appropriate score on CPT, or C- or better in ENG 097 and ENG 098, or C- or better in ENG 096 or ENG 099 3 Language and Literature II ENG 102 ENG 101 3 Introduction to
Psychology PSY 110 Eligibility for ENG 101 3
Human Development Psychology
PSY 216 PSY 110 3
Nutrition NTR 101 Eligibility for ENG 101 3
Introduction to Sociology
SOC 110 Eligibility for ENG 101 3
Program Requirements1 42
Fundamentals of Nursing (Fall)
NUR/PNR 170 Acceptance into the Nursing
Program
9
Health Promotion & Maintenance Across the Lifespan (Spring)
NUR/PNR 180 PNR/NUR 170, PNR/NUR 172
PHM 171
9
Acute Care Across the Lifespan (Fall)
NUR 270 PNR/NUR 180, PNR/NUR 172
PHM 181
8
Complex Care Across the Lifespan (Spring)
NUR 280 NUR 270, PHM 271 8
Pharmacology I PHM 171 Acceptance into the Nursing
Program
1
Pharmacology II PHM 181 PNR/NUR 170, PHM 171 1
Pharmacology III PHM 271 PNR/NUR 180, PHM 181 1
Pharmacology IV PHM 281 NUR 270, PHM 271 1
Role Development
1 (Fall) NUR/PNR 172 Acceptance into the Nursing Program
2
Role Development 2
(Spring) NUR 282 NUR 270, PHM 271 2
Total 72
Notes:
1 Nursing students must achieve a C+ or better in all Nursing and laboratory science courses (A&P I and II and Microbiology) to remain in and graduate from the program. For additional information, go to www.hcc.edu
Healthcare or related employment experience
List employment with the most recent positions first. Attach additional sheets if necessary. (Resumes are acceptable. If submitting a resume be sure to add supervisor name and phone.) Please fill out information completely.
❑ Does not apply
Employer Position Held Dates from/to (required) Supervisor name & phone (required)
Must attach copies of all certifications held by applicant.
Other certifications: List any current healthcare related certifications you hold (e.g., CNA, CPR, HHA, etc.) ❑ Does not apply
I certify that all information stated on this application form is accurate and complete. Concealment of facts or false statement may result in dismissal.
HCC student ID number: SSN:
Name of applicant:
LAST FIRST MIDDLE INITIAL PREVIOUS NAME (IF APPLICABLE)
please print clearly
Application Deadline: February 1for September entrance.
Work Experience Form
(Required. If form does not apply check here ❑ )
Applicant: Date:
Signature
Holyoke Community College seeks to provide equal educational and employment opportunities and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
Application for Nursing Admission:
Coursework: List course(s) you are seeking to petition to meet NUR or PNR course requirements. ❑ Does not apply
Course Semester/year taken Grade received College/University
Microbiology
Anatomy and Physiology I Anatomy and Physiology II
Laboratory Science Petition Form (a waiver may be granted for science courses taken more than seven years [and no more than fifteen years] for those currently employed in a
healthcare field with direct patient contact). Notification of approval/denial will be mailed within 30 days of petition.
Office use only:
Date Received: ____________________
Employment experience related to the course(s) being petitioned: (Please describe how and in what capacity you use the curriculum from the courses listed above in your current employment). Please attach a separate sheet if more space is needed.
Other certifications: List any current healthcare related certifications you hold (e.g. CNA, CPR, HHA, etc.) ❑ Does not apply
I certify that all information stated on this application form is accurate and complete. Concealment of facts or false statement may result in dismissal.
Laboratory Science Petition Form
(Required. If this form does not apply check here ❑ )
HCC student ID number: SSN:
Name of applicant:
LAST FIRST MIDDLE INITIAL PREVIOUS NAME (IF APPLICABLE)
Division of Health and Natural Sciences Signature
Applicant Signature
Holyoke Community College seeks to provide equal educational and employment opportunities and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
Application Deadline: February 1for September entrance.
Application for Nursing Admission:
A.S. Nursing Program or Practical Nursing Certificate Program
Date
Application for Nursing Admission:
LPN2RN Program
Employer Verification Form
(Applicant must complete form. If this form does not apply, check here
❑
)
HCC student ID number:
SSN:
Name of Applicant:
Previous name (if applicable)
Last First Middle Inital
I understand that the above-named LPN is interested in participating in Holyoke Community College’s LPN2RN Program and I am in support of said LPN participating.
Name of Employer __________________________________________________________________________________ Signature of Employer ______________________________________________________________________________ Facility ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Employee Date of Hire as LPN ________________________________________________________________________ Today’s Date
___________________
I certify that all information stated on this application form is accurate and complete. Concealment of facts or false statement may result in dismissal.
Applicant:
Signature
Date
:
Holyoke Community College seeks to provide equal educational and employment opportunities and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Please print clearly
Proficiency Grade Where Completed or HCC CPT score Date Completed
Please note: Official transcripts are required
in order to receive credit. Coursework in progress
will not be counted.
Nursing Programs
Proficiency/Coursework Assessment Form
303 Homestead Avenue Holyoke, MA 01040 Telephone: (413) 552-2321
www.hcc.edu
Note: If you have not met the proficiency requirements, your application will not be considered for review.
How have you met the English and Math Proficiency Requirement?
Coursework Completed –Not needed for review, but applicants are strongly encouraged to complete prior to beginning program.
Course Grade Where Completed Date Completed
BIO 217 Anatomy & Physiology I BIO 218 Anatomy & Phsyiology II BIO 229 Microbiology
ENG 101 Language and Literature I ENG 102 Language and Literature II NTR 101 Nutrition
PSY 110 Introduction to Psychology PSY 216 Human Development SOC 110 Introduction to Sociology English
Intermediate Algebra (MTH 095)
Applicant must complete form.
CRIMINAL OFFENSE RECORD INFORMATION ACT (CORI) AND SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY INFORMATION (SORI)
STATE STATUTES THAT REGULATE LICENSURE AS A REGISTERED NURSE OR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE.
CORI and SORI are state statutes that regulate licensure as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. Prior to official enrollment and at the beginning of each semester in Nursing Programs, all accepted applicants and students must give permission for CORI and a SORI check. Some clinical agencies prohibit clinical participation if there is a finding when the CORI check is complete. Participation in planned clinical experiences throughout the curriculum is required; however, acceptance into the program does not guarantee placement in a clinical agency. All applicants and nursing students will be subject to the Criminal Record Information Act (CORI check), the Sex Offender Registry Information Act (SORI), Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 6, Section 172-178, and Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 18a, Section 1, et seq., and regulations promulgated pursuant to such statutes. Court record/past conviction may present a barrier to eligibility for licensure as a registered nurse (RN) or as a licensed practical nurse (LPN). Applicants with a court record/past conviction are advised to consult an attorney to determine eligibility to meet legal qualifications for nurse licensure in Massachusetts.
All applicants for licensure as RN or LPN must be of “good moral character” as required by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing statutes and regulations. The licensure applicant must have had no criminal convictions for a minimum of five (5) years before the date of submission of the license application and must have successfully completed all court ordered stipulations a minimum of one (1) year before the applicant will be considered for licensure by the Board (Massachusetts General Laws 112, ss.74, 74A, and 76). Refer to http://www.state.ma.us/boards/rn/ for further information.
Health Program (circle one) ASN PN RDL Student ID# ___________________________________
HCC Health Program Affiliate Health Record
HCC Health Services. Please contact us if you need additional information at (413) 552-2511.
Section I: Identifying Information - Please print legibly
Name (last)___________________________________________________ (first) _________________________________ MI______ Address _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone # ( )________________________________ DOB: ___________ email__________________________________________
Section II: Significant Medical History - to be completed by clinician (include diagnoses of physical and/or emotional problems,
impairments or restrictions, medications taken, allergies, drug sensitivities, etc.)
Physical exam done by a licensed clinician (MD, NP, PA): Date of physical exam:__________________
By signing on the line below the clinician states that this student is safe and capable of performing academic and clinical functions. Clinician Signature_________________________________________ Printed Name________________________________________
Address______________________________________________________ Phone _______________________ Date _____________ Section III: Immunization Records -
Required: Attach Copies of: • Immunization Records • Lab Titer Reports (not flow sheets) • X-ray Reports Health Requirements: HEENT Neck Cardiac Pulmonary GI GU Musculoskeletal Lymphatic Skin Pulses Neuro
1. Complete and pass a physical examination and submit the Health Affiliate record signed, stamped, and dated by the MD in the calendar year of acceptance to the program by February 1.
2. Hepatitis B antibody titer lab reports (on lab letterhead; MD flow sheets are not acceptable) must be submitted to HCC Health Services by Feb.1. 3. Documentation of all immunizations (MMR, Pertusis, and varicella)
must be submitted to HCC Health Services by Feb 1. All vaccines must be legible and completely documented with month, day, and year of administration on the administering MD’s letterhead and must be verifiable with the MD who administered the vaccines (must include administering MD’s signature and be stamped with MD’s printed name, address, and phone number for verification. Any documentation that does not meet the requirements will necessitate boosters or antibody titers to verify immunity.
4. DO NOT GET TESTED NOW. Mandatory TB screening is required for all students accepted into the program. All students are required to contact Student Health Services (Frost 105) upon acceptance for detailed information.
5. Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage: All students must be covered by health insurance either through the college or through their family health plan. The College Health Insurance will cover students for exposures and or injuries sustained in traveling to or from the college as well as attending any college-related activity including clinical experiences. 6. Seasonal Flu vaccine is required by all clinical facilities. These vaccines
are administered every fall semester, and are due by September 15. 7. It is the student’s responsibility to keep these requirements current
throughout the duration of the program. Students must notify Health Services if changes occur. Failure to keep requirements updated or not informing Health Services will result in the student’s inability to attend clinical. This will result in an unsatisfactory for each clinical day missed. Two clinical unsatisfactory ratings in any course result in dismissal from the program.
8. Please note these requirements may be subject to change per clinical agency request.
Students who fail to submit legible or complete forms, required lab titer or x-ray reports, or the Health Program Affiliate Health Record by deadlines, will be ineligible for acceptance in the health program.
HCC Health Services, 303 Homestead Avenue, Holyoke, MA 01040
Do Not Submit Form With Application! Bring To Hcc Health Services By February 1. Physical Examinations Must Be Performed After January 1.
Copies of any available immunization records must be turned into HCC Health Services
(Frost 105D) by the application deadline, February 1.
THIS BOX MUST CONTAIN STAMP OF FACILITY/PRACTITIONER WHO
Each applicant is required to set up an appointment, well in advance of application deadline, to bring all available vaccine records, physical exam records, and lab titer reports and meet with the HCC Health Services staff nurse to review the student’s record status. This will enable the student to then consult with his/her medical provider to update vaccinations, antibody titers, and the physical exam. Students who do not meet with the Health Services nursing staff and fail to provide the required documentation by application deadline will not be considered for acceptance into the health program at HCC.
Most students do not have all of the required vaccines or lab tests, because the immunization documentation requirements to attend clinical affiliation are more strict than to pass a standard physical exam or attend public schools or college. For some students, it will take months to update records and meet requirements. Please remember, the reasoning behind strict record regulations is to make sure that the student does not contract an illness when coming in contact with patients with communicable diseases in health care facilities, and to make sure that the student does not spread the illness to other patients and staff. This may be inconvenient and time-consuming, and in some cases may cause students to incur medical expenses, but it is done to protect the public health as well as to prevent liability... and it is a requirement to be eligible to be in the HCC Health Sciences programs. This is why we’re requiring you to meet with us to review your records, to avoid any misunderstandings that could delay or prevent your being enrolled in one of our Heath Sciences programs.
REQUIREMENTS
Policy for Hepatitis B
All applicants must submit a lab report (on lab letterhead and obtained from the lab performing the test, not a flow sheet from an MD office) that documents that the student has sufficient antibody protection against Hepatitis B. The test is called an antibody titer for Hepatitis B and must be ordered by your MD. If your antibody titer result is negative or equivocal, you must immediately arrange with your MD to begin receiving the booster series (3 vaccines) of Hepatitis B. Please contact the HCC Health Services nurse as soon as possible to submit your Hepatitis B antibody titer results. This should be done well in advance of the application deadline on February 1 because the series will take 6 months to complete. Failure to address this issue prior to application deadline means that you will not be accepted into the Health Sciences program. DO NOT WAIT; schedule your appointment with the HCC Health Services nurses NOW so that we can assist you with this.
Policy for Physical Exam
All applicants must submit a Health Affiliate Form (HAF, the last page of the online application) to HCC Health Services by application deadline, in order to be considered for acceptance into a program. This form must be completed, signed, and stamped by your MD and must include the date of your last physical exam. Attaching any other documentation of the physical exam to the HAF might be helpful, but is not required, and can not be used to replace the HAF.
Insurance coverage generally limits students to one physical exam per year. We will temporarily accept a physical exam documented on our HAF from the previous calendar year, but if you are accepted into a health program, you will be required to have a physical exam dated in the calendar year of acceptance. This might mean submitting the HAF with last year’s physical exam date and resubmitting a new HAF on the anniversary date of that physical exam in the calendar year of acceptance. Failure to submit the HAF form completed, signed, stamped, and dated in the calendar year of acceptance will result in removal of the student from the program after acceptance.
Policy for measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR);
pertussis; and varicella
Well in advance of application deadline, please bring copies of your vaccine records to HCC Health Services and meet with the nurse to review your status. Any incomplete (for example, illegible or missing dates, signatures, provider, vaccine, or other information, etc.) or altered records will not be accepted and antibody titers or boosters will be required instead. All records must be verifiable by telephone or fax with the provider who administered the vaccines. Any records that can’t be verified will not be accepted and antibody titers or boosters will be required instead. Failure to comply with this policy prior to application deadline means that you will not be accepted into the Health Sciences program. DO NOT WAIT; schedule your appointment with the HCC Health Services nurses NOW so that we can assist you with this.
Policy for TB testing
Do NOT get TB tested now. HCC Health Sciences students will be TB tested at HCC after being accepted into the Health Sciences program. Two-step TB testing will be provided by HCC Health Services nurses in May and September 2016. Information about this process will be provided upon acceptance into the program in mid-April. Any TB testing performed prior to May will not be accepted. Any student with a history of positive TB readings must notify HCC Health Services nurses during the application phase, so that arrangements can be made to establish eligibility to attend clinical courses.
Applicant’s acknowledgment of HCC Health
Sciences record requirements
The requirements of Health Sciences clinical affiliation sites are very strict and must meet documentation standards. Acceptance into any HCC Health Sciences program is contingent upon submission BY APPLICATION DEADLINE of complete and verifiable documentation of all immunizations, lab titer reports, and physical exams to HCC Health Services.
Required Health/Immunization
Acknowledgment
I have read and fully understand the mandatory program requirements outlined above. I understand that failure to provide complete and verifiable documentation as stated above will mean that I will not be considered for acceptance in an HCC Health Sciences clinical program.
Applicant Signature_____________________________________________________________________SID#____________________ Printed Name_________________________________________________________________________ Date___________________ This agreement must be signed and submitted to HCC Health Services prior to the application deadline. A copy of this signed agreement will be provided to you upon request.
Holyoke Community College Health Services Telephone: 413.552.2401 Frost Building, Room 105 Fax: 413.552.2121 303 Homestead Avenue, Holyoke, MA 01040 Email: [email protected] Required Health Immunization Acknowledgement
ASN & PN
Applicant Checklist
Please submit with application.
REQUIRED STEPS PRIOR to APPLYING
Mandatory Nursing Information Session attendance
prior to February 1, 2016 & no more than
1 year ago
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Please indicate date attended _____________________________
HCC Computerized Placement Test (CPT) indicating proficiency in Math & English or successful
completion of college level course work in Math and/or English
NLN Pre-Admission Exam (PAX) Requirements to Apply (see page 1 for details)
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Score(s) must be submitted by Feb. 1
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Applicants applying to both programs must take both pre-admission exams and submit scores
for both
REQUIRED FORMS to SUBMIT
Holyoke Community College fall 2016 Application
Official High School or GED/HiSET transcript (copy of diploma or scores will not be accepted)
Transcripts outside the United States must be translated and evaluated prior to submitting.
Credential evaluating agencies can be found at www.naces.org
Official college transcripts (if applicable). HCC transcripts will be generated by Admissions and do
not need to be requested. Transcripts outside the United States must be translated, evaluated, and
submitted with the application. Credential evaluating agencies can be found at www.naces.org
Titer, Immunization records, and Health Affiliate form must be submitted to Health Services:
Health Services, Frost Building, Room Frost 105 by February 1, 2016.
Work Experience Form
Laboratory Science Petition Form (if applicable)
Proficiency/Coursework Assessment Form
PAX results
The following program requirements must be completed by the start of classes for the PN and
ASN Programs:
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA). If you have questions regarding CNA certification or recertification,
please go to www.cnalicense.org or www.nursinglicensure.org
This checklist serves as a reminder of the applicant’s responsibility
prior to the February 1 deadline. All forms and steps listed above
1+1
APPLICANT CHECKLIST
Please submit with application.
Required Steps Prior to Applying
❑ Mandatory Nursing Information Session attendance prior to February 1, 2016 and no more than 1 year ago Please indicate date attended _________________________
❑ HCC Computerized Placement Test (CPT) indicating proficiency in Math & English or successful completion of college level course work in Math and/or English
❑ One year of clinical practice in a healthcare setting prior to the start date of the third semester (of the ASN program)
Required Forms to Submit
❑ Holyoke Community College fall 2016 Application
❑ Official High School or GED/HiSET transcript (copy of diploma or scores will not be accepted). Transcripts outside the United States must be translated and evaluated prior to submitting. Credential evaluating agencies can be found at www. naces.org
❑ Official college transcripts (if applicable). HCC transcripts will be generated by Admissions and do not need to be requested. Transcripts outside the United States must be translated, evaluated, and submitted with the application. Credential evaluating agencies can be found at www.naces.org
❑ Titer, Immunization records, and Health Affiliate form must be submitted to:
Health Services, Frost Building, Room 105 by February 1, 2016.
❑ Work Experience Form
❑ Laboratory Science Petition Form (if applicable) ❑ Proficiency/Coursework Assessment Form ❑ Copy of current LPN State Licensure
This checklist serves as a reminder of the applicant’s responsibility
prior to the February 1 deadline. All forms and steps listed above
LPN2RN
APPLICANT CHECKLIST
Please submit with application.
Required Steps Prior to Applying
Mandatory Nursing Information Session attendance prior to February 1, 2016 & no more than 1 year ago Please indicate date attended _________________________________________
HCC Computerized Placement Test (CPT) indicating proficiency in Math & English or successful completion of college level course work in Math and/or English
NLN Nursing Acceleration Challenge Exams (NACE 1 – PN to RN) – 3 Exams: • Foundations of Nursing Exam
• Nursing Care during Childbearing Exam and • Nursing Care of the Child Exam
To register for the NACE Exams, go to the NLN website: www.nlnonlinetesting.org. Scores must be submitted by February 1.
Required Forms to Submit
❑
Holyoke Community College fall 2016 Application❑ Official High School or GED/HiSET transcript (copy of diploma or scores will not be accepted). Transcripts outside the
United States must be translated and evaluated prior to submitting. Credential evaluating agencies can be found at www.naces.org
❑ Official college transcripts (if applicable). HCC transcripts will be generated by Admissions and do not need to be
requested. Transcripts outside the United States must be translated, evaluated, and submitted with the application. Credential evaluating agencies can be found at www.naces.org
❑ Titer, Immunization records, and Health Affiliate form must be submitted to: Health Services, Frost Building, Room 105 by February 1, 2016.
❑ Work Experience Form
❑ Laboratory Science Petition Form (if applicable) ❑ Employer Verification Form
❑ Proficiency/Coursework Assessment Form ❑ Copy of current LPN State Licensure
Upon completion of the above, you will be notified if you are eligible to move forward with the Demonstration of the Nursing Process Across the Lifespan with Skills Evaluation to be held Spring 2016. The Skills Evaluation will primarily consist of:
1. Medication Administration 2. IV therapy/IVPB Incompatibility 3. Tracheostomy Care
4. Sterile Dressing Change
More detailed information will be provided upon notification of eligibility.
