Associate Degree in Nursing. Application Packet for

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Associate Degree in Nursing

Application Packet for

Advanced Placement

2016

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The Northwest College Nursing Department reserves the right to change without notice any of the material, information, requirements, regulations, or costs published in this Application Packet.

Dear Applicant:

Thank you for expressing an interest in the Advanced Placement Level of the Associate Degree Nursing Program at Northwest College. Applicants eligible for advanced placement must be Licensed Practical Nurses who have completed at least one year of working experience as a LPN. Applicants who meet application criteria and are accepted into the program will enter the sophomore year of the Associate Degree Nursing Program.

Student Selection Process

A completed application packet must be received in the Nursing Department by the first Friday in March in order to be considered for admission to the Nursing Program.

Math requirement:

MATH 1400 or MATH 1000 are required for application. A higher level of math course may be accepted with approval from your advisor or Director of Nursing. Course completion must be evident on a transcript and indicate a grade of ‘C’ or above. If the required math course is more than 5 years old, then the student will be required to take a COMPASS test indicating proficiency at MATH 1000 or MATH 1400.

Lab & Science requirement:

Students must satisfactorily complete a science course with a ‘C’ or higher that includes a lab component within five years of application. Examples of courses that would meet this criteria are; Chemistry (CHEM 1020) with lab, Biology (BIOL 1010) with lab, Microbiology (MOLB 2210) with lab, Anatomy & Physiology I (ZOO 2010) with lab or Anatomy & Physiology II (ZOO 2020) with lab.

Pre-requisite courses for entry into the final year of the RN program:

Students must satisfactorily complete MATH 1000 Problem Solving or MATH 1400 College Algebra, English I: Introduction to Composition (ENGL 1010), Biology (BIOL 1010) with lab, and Anatomy and Physiology I with lab (ZOO 2010), Anatomy and Physiology II with lab (ZOO 2020), PSYC 1000 General Psychology, with a ‘C’ or higher. After three attempts to achieve a ‘C’ or better on pre-requisite or any course within the program of study, students are no longer eligible for admission or re-admission to the program.

LPN Entrance test requirement:

Students must provide entrance test results that reflect an adjusted individual total score that is at or above the program mean. Students may retake the entrance test a total of two times per application period. If the minimum score is not achieved after two attempts or if the test scores are dated after the deadline, the entrance test requirement will be considered unmet. Scores used for entrance must be obtained within the last two years.

GPA requirement:

A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) is required for admission requirements. Cumulative GPA is calculated using all courses completed in the program of study for the Associate Degree in Nursing. In addition, a ‘C’ or better is required on all courses required for the program of study. For your reference the program of study is included on the website.

Official transcripts:

Two official transcripts must be sent to NWC from other institutions attended: One to the Registrar’s Office and one to the Nursing Department. Students are responsible for contacting the Northwest College Registrar’s Office to ensure that transcripts from other institutions have been received and to request that a transfer equivalency report be done. The unopened official transcripts from each institution and the official transcript from the Northwest College Registrar (if attended NWC) must be received in the Nursing Department by the application deadline.

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It must be evident in official transcripts that LPN courses taken by the student include pharmacology and dosage calculation content required for medication administration. If this content was integrated into prior nursing course work and not specifically noted on the student transcript, the student can receive credit for the content by presenting a syllabus of integrated course to the Director of Nursing for review. If it is unclear if pharmacology content was adequate, a challenge exam may be required. The exam is offered through the Nursing Department utilizing ATI and the appropriate benchmark score must be achieved. The exam may be taken twice.

Letter of Acceptance:

If applicant has not attended Northwest College, they first need to apply to Northwest College and be accepted. The letter of acceptance must be turned in as part of the materials required for application. If student has attended Northwest College, the requirement to turn in the letter of acceptance is waived. However, the student is still responsible for delivering an official transcript from Northwest College Registrar to the Nursing Department.

Clinical Skill Challenge will be administered by nursing faculty to all incoming sophomore nursing students during the first few days of class each fall. Students are required to show proficiency before moving forward to the clinical setting.

Students who have satisfactorily completed all pre-requisite courses and have submitted a complete application to the Nursing Department by the application deadline will be given first priority for admission into the program. Students whose applications are complete but the student is currently enrolled in a pre-requisite course during the spring semester must submit an official transcript reflecting successful completion of the course(s) to the Nursing Department. These applications will be reviewed for placement on an alternate list for acceptance to the program. There is no guarantee that alternates will be accepted into the program. Acceptance is based strictly on qualifications of all applicants as well as availability. Applications that are incomplete or submitted past the application deadline will not be considered.

For LPN’s that have been out of practice for longer than 6 months: The application process is

two-tiered. Once the initial application is received and reviewed, you will receive a letter indicating

your next steps toward admission into the nursing program. Should you meet the criteria listed

above, your letter will direct you to complete a technical requirement and pre-entrance physical

form that will require a health provider’s signature. The forms are included on the website for

your reference. Once the pre-entrance physical and technical requirement forms are received and

reviewed, you will receive another letter indicating your formal admission into the nursing

program.

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LETTER OF INTENT for ADVANCED PLACEMENT

Northwest College Nursing Program

231 W. 6

_St.

Powell, WY 82435

307-754-6484

Dear Nursing Faculty:

I, _______________________________________________, (please list any former names – such as maiden name) ____________________________________________________________________________________________, Street, City, State, Zip (mailing address)

_________________________________________ Phone Number

am applying for advanced placement into the sophomore year of the Nursing Program.

I received and completed my LPN certificate at:_______________________________________

The date I was enrolled in that program was __________________________.

I am a Licensed Practical Nurse ____________________ ________________________

State of Licensure

License Number

I understand that I must follow the guidelines for application as outlined in the Nursing Program

application packet for advanced placement.**

I understand that the information I’ve provided will be used for screening purposes and I authorize and

grant the Nursing Faculty permission to seek verification/clarification of information provided.

_____________________________________________

_____________________

Signature

Date

**DISCLAIMER: This letter does not imply student obligation to the Nursing Department of Northwest College. This letter does not imply acceptance into the Nursing Program at Northwest College.

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Required Application Checklist - Advanced Placement

NWC Associate Degree in Nursing

All requirements on the checklist must be met before the applicant is considered for admission.

 Letter of Intent completed and returned to Nursing Department by the first Friday in March of the year of anticipated admission.

 Application to NWC completed. (Only necessary for those NOT currently attending NWC).

 Submit copy of current Wyoming Licensed Practical Nurse License to Nursing Department. You must maintain a current LPN license if accepted into the Associate Degree Nursing Program.

 Submit written documentation from employer on company letterhead indicating working experience as a LPN or intent to work as LPN.

 Submit all official transcript(s) from all institutions attended. Transcripts must reflect you have successfully completed all required pre-requisites and first year AAS Degree Nursing Program general education courses with a grade of 2.0 or better. Submit one official set to Admissions and another official set to the Nursing Department.  The following required courses have been successfully completed with a ‘C’ or better and my transcripts reflect such:

 Anatomy & Physiology I and II (8 credits)  General Psychology (4 credits)

 Introduction to Composition-English 1010 (3 credits)  Biology 1010: General Biology (4 credits)

 MATH 1000 Problem solving (3 credits) or MATH 1400 College Algebra (4 credits)  Course reflecting Nursing Pharmacology and Medication Administration

 LPN Entrance Test results submitted to Nursing Department.

 Lab/science is current within the last five (5) years. Course name:________________________ Date:_____________  Math is current within the last five (5) years. Course name: ____________________________Date:______________

If math is older than five years: Compass score: ________________________ Date taken:______________________  I will enroll in or have successfully (with a ‘C’ or above) completed NRST 2500-PN to RN Role Transition. See

Summer Schedule for registration.

 I will enroll in or have successfully (with a ‘C’ or above) completed an IV Therapy course (or have proof of IV certification). Proof of completion submitted to the Nursing Department.

 I will prepare for the Clinical Skill Challenge at the beginning of the fall semester and understand I must pass the Skills Challenge with an ‘S’ Satisfactory grade.

 I acknowledge that if I am accepted into the Nursing Program, I will be required to purchase the first two (2) semesters of ATI content which is a requirement for the program.

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APPROXIMATE BREAKDOWN OF COSTS

Associate Degree in Nursing

Approximate Pre-Entrance Costs - $265

**Background check, drug test, physical and immunizations

FIRST YEAR SECOND YEAR

UNIFORMS/EQUIPMENT

a. 2 Uniforms $120.00 b. White Lab Coat (opt.) $35.00 c. White Shoes $60.00 d. Hemostat $7.00 e. Bandage Scissors $6.00 f. Stethoscope $80.00 g. Patches (3) $9.00 h. Blood Pressure Cuff $50.00

TOTAL $367.00

TUITION/FEES/BOOKS TUITION/FEES/BOOKS

Course Lab Fees $350.00 Course Lab Fees $225.00 Liability Insurance $25.00 Liability Insurance $25.00 College Tuition & Fees $2,700.00 College Tuition and Fees $2,700.00 (For In-State Resident) (For Resident)

Books & ATI Testing $1,200.00 Books & ATI Testing $1,000.00

TOTAL $4,275.00 TOTAL $3,950.00

MISC. COSTS MISC. COSTS

**Travel/Lodging $700.00 **Travel/Lodging $800.00 (To/from clinical for 2 semesters) (To/from clinical for 2 Semesters)

TOTAL $700.00 Graduation Expenses $75.00 (i.e. Nursing Pictures)

State Board Fees $190.00 (Licensure - WY)

NCLEX Fees $200.00

TOTAL $1,265.00 ROOM/BOARD $3,830.00 ROOM/BOARD $3,830.00 APPROXIMATE COSTS FIRST YEAR APPROXIMATE TOTAL COSTS 2nd YEAR

WITHOUT ROOM/BOARD $5,342.00 WITHOUT ROOM/BOARD $5,215.00 WITH ROOM/BOARD $9,172.00 WITH ROOM/BOARD $9,045.00

APPROXIMATE COSTS BOTH YEARS

WITHOUT ROOM/BOARD $10,557.00 WITH ROOM/BOARD $18,217.00