SEMINOLE STATE COLLEGE NURSING PROGRAM

2016-17 APPLICATION, ADMISSION, AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS I.

Minimum Admission Standards In order to be considered a candidate for admission to the Seminole State College Nursing Associate in Applied Sciences (Registered Nurse) Program, students must satisfy at least one of two minimum admission standards pathways (a or b) below. However, students with 12 or more college credit hours applicable to the nursing degree may only use their college GPA (option a) to satisfy minimum admission standards. a. College GPA of 2.50 in twelve or more credit hours applicable to the nursing degree. (All courses applicable to nursing degree for which a grade was transcripted must be included in GPA calculation.) or b. Applicants with eleven credit hours or less applicable to the nursing degree must have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.00 or greater and a composite ACT score of 19 taken within the past five years.

II.

Application Procedure To apply for admission, applicants are required to submit the following documents to the Nursing Office no later than March 31st of each year. For best consideration students are urged to apply as early as possible during the current academic year rather than waiting for the deadline in the spring. This includes students who have not yet met the minimum admission standards. This greatly facilitates nursing faculty being able to advise applicants during the year prior to their planned entrance in the program. a. properly completed Application for Admission to the Nursing Program b. copy of updated college transcript(s) c. copy of composite, math, and reading ACT scores Students will be notified when their application materials have been received and their application file has been established. During that notification discussion, students will be informed if they meet the minimum qualifications to advance to candidacy. Students who do not meet the admission standards have the option to submit updated materials in support of advancing to candidacy. Students who have advanced to candidacy have the option to submit updated materials that improve their chances for admission. The deadline for updating application files is March 31st of each year.

III.

Admission Committee The responsibility of selecting applicants for admission to the SSC Nursing Program belongs to the Admissions Committee. The Admissions Committee is a standing committee that consists of nine SSC employees including the Nursing Program Director who chairs the committee, two SSC nursing faculty members, two SSC non-nursing faculty members, an SSC Student Affairs advisor, a representative from the SSC Office of Admissions, and two advisors from SSC grant programs with student advising functions. The Admissions Committee performs its duties under the supervision of the Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA). Changes to the standards and procedures specified in this document may be changed at any time with a majority vote of the Admission Committee, but only when a quorum is present. A quorum of the Admission Committee will be established when seven members are present. 1 of 6 Revised: April, 2016

IV.

Admission Points System Admission to the Nursing Program is limited to assure quality clinical learning experiences for students. In order to ensure objective fairness and equal access to the nursing program admission, a point system is used to rank candidates for admission. The points available for that purpose are as follows: Minimum Admission Standards Points (25 pts. Minimum) Composition and Science Course Grade Achievement Points College Algebra and Chemistry Preference Points Math and Reading ACT Subscore Points Relevant Work Experience Points Total Admission Points

40 pts. Maximum 40 pts. Maximum 70 pts. Maximum 36 pts. Maximum 14 pts. Maximum 200 pts. Maximum

Points are awarded and tracked for each applicant in a Nursing Admission Worksheet maintained in the Nursing Office. Applicants are encouraged to keep a copy of the worksheet for their own reference. Below is a brief description of how admission points are awarded. A more comprehensive view of the points system is available by examining the Nursing Admission Worksheet. Minimum Admission Standards Points (Maximum of 40 points) As shown below, admission points will be awarded based on the prior academic performance of the student within the admission pathway used. Students with 12 or more applicable non-nursing credit hours must use the college GPA method to meet the minimum standards. The high school GPA/ACT method requires ACT scores taken within the past five years.

High School GPA x5 = Admission Points + Composite ACT Score x1 = Admission Points or College GPA for All Applicable Non-Nursing Courses (see list below) x10 = Admission Points The following courses are considered applicable non-nursing courses: Principles of Biology Human Physiology Anatomy Microbiology General Psychology PSYC or SOC Elective

Composition I Composition II U.S. History U.S. Government College Algebra (optional for degree) CHEM 1114/1315/1515 (optional for degree)

Upon the completion of 12 or more credit hours of applicable non-nursing courses, all such courses must be used in GPA calculation. Composition and Science Course Grade Achievement Points (Maximum of 40 points) Grade achievement points are awarded for a grade of A or B in Composition I or II and for an A or B in Principles of Biology, Anatomy, Human Physiology, or Microbiology. A maximum of twenty points are available for the highest single grade in each of the two categories.

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A in Composition I or Composition II = 20 Admission Points or B in Composition I or Composition II = 10 Admission Points AND A in Principles of Biology, Anatomy, Human Physiology, or Microbiology = 20 Admission Points or B in Principles of Biology, Anatomy, Human Physiology, or Microbiology = 10 Admission Points College Algebra and Chemistry Course Grade Preference Points (Maximum of 70 points) Preference points for optional courses are awarded for a grade of A, B, or C in College Algebra and Chemistry. A maximum of thirty-five points are available for the highest single grade in each of the two categories. A in College Algebra = 35 Admission Points or B in College Algebra = 25 Admission Points or C in College Algebra = 15 Admission Points AND A in CHEM 1114, 1315, 1515 = 35 Admission Points or B in CHEM 1114, 1315, 1515 = 25 Admission Points or C in CHEM 1114, 1315, 1515 = 15 Admission Points ACT Subscore Points (Maximum of 36 points) ACT subscore points are awarded as shown for a Math subscore of 16 or higher and a Reading subscore of 21 or higher taken within the past five years. Residual ACT results are acceptable in addition to ACT results from national test dates. Students already holding an AA, AS, BA, BS, or above at the time of application will have the ACT score submission requirement waived. However, those students will need to submit national or residual ACT scores in order to receive admission points in this area. ACT Math Subscore of 16 or higher x0.5 = Admission Points and ACT Reading Subscore of 21 or higher x0.5 = Admission Points Relevant Work Experience Points (Maximum of 14 points) Points for documented relevant work experience within the past five years will be awarded at the discretion of the Nursing Program Director based on the criteria below. 6-12 months of relevant work experience = 5 Admission Points 13-24 months of relevant work experience = 10 Admission Points > 24 months of relevant work experience = 14 Admission Points

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V.

Admissions Procedure Applicants who meet minimum admission standards and who have submitted a properly completed Application for Admission to the Nursing Program, up-to-date college transcript(s), and a copy of composite, math, and reading ACT scores will be considered candidates for admission by the Admission Committee. The Admission Committee will meet in April to select the members of the upcoming fall nursing class based on their admissions points ranking. Following the selection of candidates for fall admission, each candidate will be notified in writing of his/her admission status by the nursing Program Director. It is imperative that candidates keep their application file in the Nursing Office current by submitting updates to address and contact information as changes occur. Any candidate or applicant not selected for admission is encouraged to meet with the Program Director and/or nursing faculty for advisement and continued planning for possible future admission to the program. In the event the admissions quota is not met after the stated deadline, there may be additional admissions meetings following the end of the spring semester to consider admitting additional candidates. Students are encouraged to keep the information in their file current with updated contact information, address, email address, transcripts, and test scores. LPN to RN Advanced Standing Nursing applicants have a different admission procedure and should request information regarding that procedure from the Nursing Office.

VI.

Post-Admission Requirements Applicants admitted to the Program must complete the student health screening form prior to entering the program. Nursing faculty reserve the right to deny matriculation into clinical nursing courses, should the student’s health impinge on the safety of the student and/or patients. Such a decision would be a joint deliberation of college administration, the nursing faculty, the student involved, and the student’s health care provider. Applicants who are admitted to the program will be required to submit a background check and submit to a drug screen which meet the specific requirements of the healthcare agencies where clinical learning experiences occur.

Once admitted to the Program, students will be required to complete Long Term Care (LTC)/Home Health Aide (HHA) and CPR Certification (American Heart Association: Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers) courses and provide verification of certification prior to entering NURS 1616 Survey of Human Dimensions. Contact the Nursing Office for information regarding where certification may be obtained. These certifications are not a requirement to be considered for admission, but must be completed prior to entering the Nursing Program. American Red Cross certification will not be accepted.

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Readmission Procedure 1. In determining eligibility for readmission, the Admission Committee will consider the following factors: a. b. c. d. e. f.

number of students currently enrolled in the program rationale for failure to successfully complete the program the first time compliance with the plan developed during the exit interview educational and work experiences during the interim input from admission committee members and nursing faculty length of interim since last enrollment in nursing with primary consideration for changes in the Nursing Program and the interim not to exceed one year

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a. The applicant seeking readmission will complete and file with the Nursing Office an Application for Readmission by the established deadline. b. The application will be considered and acted upon by the Admission Committee. c. The applicant will be notified in writing of the committee's decision by the Nursing Program Director. Should the application for readmission be denied, a written statement of the rationale for the decision will be included in the letter.

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Transfer of Academic Credit 1. Transfer students must comply with the Minimum Standards for Admission to the Nursing Program. 2. Transfer of non-nursing credits will be accepted if the grades and course description are comparable to the criteria established by Seminole State College and the Nursing Program. A grade of C or higher must be achieved in all courses required for the degree. Notes: i. First semester transfer applicants must have completed Principles of Biology (or its equivalent). If the applicant has not completed Physiology and Microbiology prior to transfer, must be co-enrolled during the first semester. ii. Second semester transfer applicants must have completed Principles of Biology (or its equivalent), Physiology, and be co-enrolled in Anatomy (if not already completed). iii. Third and fourth semester transfer applicants must have completed Principles of Biology (or its equivalent), Physiology, Anatomy and Microbiology.

3. Transfer of nursing credits and the number of nursing credit hours that can be transferred from another nursing school is determined by the SSC Nursing Program Director. a. b.

c. d. e.

a grade of C or higher must be achieved in the nursing course. evidence must be demonstrated that the nursing courses being transferred are comparable to the SSC nursing courses. The course syllabus and college catalog current to the time the course was taken and samples of completed assignments, i.e. Nursing Care Plans, Case Studies, or other scholarly works are to be submitted for evaluation by the Nursing Program Director. a nursing course completed more than two years prior to admittance to the program is nontransferable. in consultation with the Registrar, it is the decision of the SSC Nursing Division Program Director to transfer or not to transfer credit for a nursing course. verification that the student is in good standing from the Director/Chair of the transferring nursing program is required.

Application for transfer of nursing courses will be considered on an individual basis. Factors considered will include comparability of course content and availability of space in the courses for which the student is making admission application. All state and college policies regarding transfer of credit as outlined in the college catalog also apply.

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Graduation Requirements In order to graduate from Seminole State College with an Associate in Applied Science in Nursing degree, and therefore be eligible to take the National Council Licensing Examination for Registered Nursing (NCLEXRN), the student must meet the following graduation requirements: 1. All financial obligations to the college must be paid. 2. The student's overall grade point average must be 2.0 or higher. 3. All courses in the entire nursing curriculum must be completed with at least a C grade, which also 5 of 6 Revised: April, 2016

requires passing clinical labs with a satisfactory grade. 4. Students are responsible for applying for degrees and licensing examinations within the deadlines set by the College and Oklahoma State Board of Nursing. 5. The student must meet any other requirements for graduation set by the College. Notes: 1. The SSC Nursing Program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). ACEN may be contacted at: 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850 Atlanta, GA 30326 404-975-5000 2. The SSC Nursing Program is approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN). Graduates of this state-approved program are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for registered nurses. Applicants for Oklahoma licensure must meet all state and federal requirements to hold an Oklahoma license to practice nursing. In addition to completing a state-approved nursing education program that meets educational requirements and successfully passing the licensure examination, requirements include submission of an application for licensure, a criminal history records search, and evidence of citizenship or qualified alien status. Applicants for practical nurse licensure must also hold a high school diploma or a graduate equivalency degree (G.E.D.) [59 O.S. §567.5 & 567.6]. To be granted a license, an applicant must have the legal right to be in the United States (United States Code Chapter 8, Section 1621). In addition, Oklahoma law only allows a license to be issued to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and legal permanent resident aliens. Other qualified aliens may be issued a temporary license that is valid until the expiration of their visa status, or if there is no expiration date, for one year. Applicants who are qualified aliens must present, in person, valid documentary evidence of: a. a valid, unexpired immigrant or nonimmigrant visa status for admission into the United States b. a pending or approved application for asylum in the United States c. admission into the United States in refugee status d. a pending or approved application for temporary protected status in the United States e. approved deferred action status; or f. a pending application for adjustment of status to legal permanent residence status or conditional resident status. The OBN has the right to deny a license to an individual with a history of criminal background, disciplinary action on another health-related license or certification, or judicial declaration of mental incompetence [59 O.S. §567.8]. These cases are considered on an individual basis at the time application for licensure is made, with the exception of felony charges. An individual with a felony conviction cannot apply for licensure for at least five years after completion of all sentencing terms, including probation and suspended sentences, unless a presidential or gubernatorial pardon is received [59 O.S. §567.5 & 567.6]. 3. Applicants who are admitted to the program will be required to submit a background check that meets the specific requirements of the healthcare agencies where clinical learning experiences occur. 4. Applicants who are admitted to the program will be required to submit to a drug screen that meets the specific requirements of the healthcare agencies where clinical learning experiences occur. 5. Physiology must be completed prior to or concurrent with NURS 1616 Survey of Human Dimensions. 6. Microbiology must be completed prior to third semester of the program. 7. Anatomy should be taken prior to or concurrent with NURS 1528 Nursing across the Life Span. 8. Electives are defined as related courses according to the "Standards for the Associate Degree in Programs of TechnicalOccupational Education" and must be approved by the Nursing Program Director. 9. There are 70-72 semester credit hours required for the Associate in Applied Science in Nursing Degree. 10. Three clock hours per week of clinical laboratory are equal to one credit hour. The number of clinical laboratory credit hours required varies each semester. (See Nursing Program Director for clarification).

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SEMINOLE STATE COLLEGE Division of Nursing

APPLICATION FORM PO Box 351 Seminole, Oklahoma 74818-0351 (405) 382-9205 (405) 382-9586 fax LEGAL NAME First

Middle

Last

ADDRESS Street

City

Zip

State

CELL PHONE:

HOME PHONE E-Mail: US CITIZEN

YES

If No, BCIS ID#:

NO

COLLEGE DEGREES HELD: ADMITTED TO SSC:

YES

NO

ATTENDED CLASSES AT SSC:

YES

NO

SSC STUDENT ID#____________________________ Is your major area of study currently listed as "Nursing"? Yes:

No:

I don't Know:

Have you ever been enrolled in an R.N. Program? Yes No If YES, check type of program: Bachelors Degree Diploma

Associates Degree

Where: When: Have you ever been enrolled in an LPN Program? Where: When: Year Graduated:

Yes

No

Licensing State:

If licensed, do you wish to choose the Career-Mobility Pathway?

Number: YES

NO

For preference points indicate if you have recent Health Care Provider work experience. Documentation must be provided from the company human resource office on letterhead and must provide your dates of service. LTC/HH______

LPN_______ PARAMEDIC_______

6-12 months________

12-24 months________

OTHER_________ >24 months________

If you only have Long Term Care (LTC) certification, you will be required to complete the Home Health Aide (HHA) course. Have you taken the ACT?

Yes

No

If yes, attach a copy of our results.

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SEMINOLE STATE COLLEGE Division of Nursing

APPLICATION FORM PO Box 351 Seminole, Oklahoma 74818-0351 (405) 382-9205 (405) 382-9586 fax I have completed or am currently enrolled in the following courses requisite to the SSC nursing curriculum. Indicate the grade received for courses completed and check those in which you are currently enrolled: Principles of Biology or (OPTIONAL:CHEM for preference points) Human Physiology Human Anatomy Microbiology* General Psychology

1214 or 1114 or 1315 or 1515 2214 2114 2224 1113

English Comp I

1113

English Comp II

1213 1483/93 1113

U.S. History U.S. Government College Algebra (OPTIONAL FOR PREFERENCE POINTS)

1513

Transcripts must be submitted to validate the above information. The Following items are pertinent to your application for taking the RN licensure examination upon graduation, but may not effect consideration for admission to the Nursing Program. Have you ever been arrested or convicted of any offense, including a deferred sentence? YES NO Have you ever had disciplinary action taken against any health-related license? YES NO Have you ever been judicially declared incompetent? YES NO If you answered yes, to questions 15, 16 or 17, please submit in writing the type of action , location of action, and a description of the action. You must contact the Nursing Director's Office for further instruction on this matter. (This information has implication regarding the applicant's eventual eligibility to take the RN licensure examination, but may not effect admission to the Program) NOTE: Candidates for registered nurse licensure with felony convictions cannot apply for licensure for at least five years after COMPLETION of all sentencing terms, including probation and suspended or expunged sentences, unless a presidential or gubernatioral pardon is received. (Oklahoma Board of Nursing, 59 O.S. 567.5) I verify the above to be correct information. I understand that it is required that I notify the nursing division of any changes or potential changes to my records including, but not limited to the criminal background check, drug screen results, certification/license status or any other legal or medical issues that arise after submission. Signature:

Date:

I understand that applicants who are admitted to the program will be required to submit a background check and a drug screen that meet the specific requirements of the healthcare agencies where clinical learning experiences may occur. Based on the results of my background check and/or drug screen, the healthcare agencies may not allow my attendance which will prevent successful completion of the Nursing Program. Signature:

Date:

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SEMINOLE STATE COLLEGE - NURSING DIVISION ESTIMATED COSTS OF SSC NURSING PROGRAM*

Tuition* - $126.95 (in-state) x 72 hrs. Lab Fee - 6 courses x $35.00 Nursing Fee - $40 x 40 credit hours Electronic Access Fee - $10 x 9 courses

$9,140.40 210 1,600 90

(Tuition & Fees are subject to change annually, check with Business Office for current cost).

Books/Lab Supplies* (SSC Bookstore) NOTE: The majority of required text are purchased at the beginning of the Program (approximately $1,000.).

$3,700**

ATI Fee (SSC Bookstore)

$1,000

($250 per semester)

Uniforms (need 2-3 sets)

$150

Class Fee CPR Portal Fee (Hospital Clinical Fee) Mailbox Key

$100 ($25 per semester) $75**** (2 year card) $40 ($20 per year) $3

National Student Nurses' Association Dues Local Student Nurses' Association Dues

$68 $100

Malpractice Insurance Background Checks Drug Screen Fees for Licensure exam (after graduation) Travel Immunizations Nursing Pin Lamps for pinning ceremony Cap & Gown Total (all 4 semesters of program)

$30 $45 $40

(estimate)

($15 per year)

$350 $1,600*** Varies $30 $23 $35

$18,429.40

*These cost estimates are for the entire seventy two credit hour nursing curriculum. If the student has already completed non-nursing courses, e.g. American History, Government, Psychology, etc., cost for tuition and books will be less. To determine approximate costs per year, these figures may be divided by two or three depending on # of years attending. ***Based on estimated miles to clinical lab sites at .25/mile. Travel expenses would vary for the student depending upon distance traveled to SSC and the site of his/her assigned clinical laboratory. Travel to clinical is the responsibility of the individual student. ****CPR Fees vary between providers ($45-$75) 2 year card.

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