kirkwood community college nursing program conference

Kirkwood Community College

Nursing Program Conference

Nursing Career Ladder

Nurse Aide 75 hour course includes theory, lab and clinic

Does not follow traditional semester offerings Builds confidence Exposes you to nursing The CNA is a program prerequisite in the fall of

2011For More Information Please Contact the

Simulation Center at (319) 398-5438For more information on Criminal background Checks prior to the CNA, please go to the Simulation Center – 2nd floor of Linn Hall

Practical Nursing

First 2 ½ semesters of program

Leads to PN licensure eligibility

Employment: Long Term Care Hospitals Home Care Dr. Office

Associate Degree Nursing

Total of 5 semesters (2 ½ PN, 2 ½ ADN)

Leads to RN licensure eligibility

Employment Hospitals Long Term Care Home Health Clinics Community Health

Bachelor of Science (BSN)

KCC program articulates (transfers) to all Iowa BSN programs.

Mt. Mercy, University of Iowa, Upper Iowa University

Expands opportunities There are courses that

can be taken at KCC toward a BSN, a brochure is available

Master’s Degrees

Clinical Nurse Specialist Administration Education Informatics Anesthetist Midwife

Doctorate in Nursing

Research

Nurse Practitioner

Administration

Education

Kirkwood’s Nursing Program

What to Expect

Application Process

1. Complete an application2. Attend a Program Conference3. Complete Placement Testing

4. Complete ATI TEAS 5. Complete Prerequisites

Complete An Application

Apply online www.kirkwood.edu

Indicate Nursing AAS or PRE BSN

Advising

Completed on a walk-in basis in the Nursing office in 117 Linn Hall

Individual Advising Appointments available Call Nursing Department for appts. 398-5563

Attend a Program Conference

You’re here!

Did you sign in?

You will receive a follow up letter in about 2 weeks

Take a Placement Test(This is a requirem

Computerized test of reading, writing and math

Minimum scores required for advising and course placement

COMPASS test available at KCC; Cedar Hall, 2055: Testing Center, ph # 398-5456

Degree and Course option available

Math Score of 50 (Compass), 18 (ACT), or C- in a college math course, required for nursing acceptance.

Scores within the past 3 years

TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills)

4 exams: Reading, Mathematics, Science, and English

Required Composite Score of 64.7, effective 7/1/11 for Version V

Advising for Enrichment Coursework available at Kirkwood

Used as part of admission criteria

Prerequisites – Day Program

Professional Roles in Health Care: (students are required to pass TEAS exam prior to enrollment)

Communication in the Health Care Environment (students are required to pass TEAS exam prior to enrollment)

Nutrition CNA certification and Registry Anatomy & Physiology I OR Anatomy Anatomy & Physiology II OR

Physiology

Prerequisites- Eve/Wkend;

Professional Roles in Health Care (students are required to pass TEAS exam prior to enrollment)

Communication in the Health Care Environment (students are required to pass TEAS exam prior to enrollment)

Nutrition CNA certification and

Registry Anatomy & Physiology

I Anatomy & Physiology

II

General Psychology Composition I Intro to Sociology Developmental

Psychology Fund of

Communication Microbiology Humanities Elective

Nursing Application

Foundations I: will vary according to application date and TEAS score

Foundations I E/W: Fall and spring admission

Transitions to Associate Degree Nursing: according to admission and transfer policy

Associate Degree Nursing Admission Transfer Students Students seeking admission to the

Associate Degree level from a program other than Kirkwood, will be required to submit a letter of reference regarding theory, clinical, and overall student conduct from the chair of the transferring institution. The letter should include the student’s eligibility to continue on to the AD level of the transferring institution.

Associate Degree Admission

Preadmission requirements : For transfer students and those who

have completed their PN education greater than one year ago:

LPN Step exam composite score of 66.4 LPN step to success course

GPA of 2.5 is required for admission

Clinic Requirements Current CPR Card for the Health

Care Provider or Professional Rescuer

Current physical: Within 1 year Immunization record on file

(Includes Hepatitis B, DtaP, Varicella)

TB test (initial 2-step) – yearly OSHA training - yearly Proof of Health Insurance Proof of Mandatory Reporter

Training of Dependent Adult and Child Abuse

Criminal Background Check

Criminal Background check - National FBI check required prior to any clinic rotation. Available through Kirkwood’s Human Resource office

Child, dependent adult and sex offender abuse registry checks

Clinical Facilities reserve right to refuse student

Depending on offense, Board of Nursing may deny application for license.

Anticipated drug testing in the future. This is required in addition to the CNA

requirement

Tattoos and Piercings

WHILE IN CLINIC: No visible tattoos Only 1 stud type

earring per ear

Day Program

New section each semester – fall, spring and summer

Lecture 2 - 3 days a week

Lab hours vary Clinic hours on

Tuesday, and Wednesday, or Thursday and Friday

5 semesters

Evening/Weekend Program

All Prerequisite and general education courses must be completed first

New section each fall, spring Number of clinic and lecture

hours same as day program

Lecture 2 - 3 evenings a week Lab hours on Saturday or Sunday Clinic hours on Saturday and

Sunday, occasional weekday clinic possible

5 semesters

Practical Nurse Only Program

Same prerequisite requirements as day program

New section begins each spring Must reapply for Associate Degree

program Same application list as day program,

those on this list, given opportunity to enter PN program, or wait for ADN program.

Clinic hours on Thursday and Friday

Graduate As Practical Nurse

Must have at least 2.0 GPA in nursing curriculum (Foundations of Nursing I and II) to graduate

Receive a Practical Nurse diploma May apply to take licensure exam

and become a Licensed Practical Nurse

Progression to A.D.N.

Must have a GPA of 2.5 to enter ADN Curriculum

Only courses required for the PN program included in the GPA Foundations of Nursing I & II and prerequisite courses

Transfer grades are included

Progression to ADN

If GPA not met, students must retake courses to improve GPA and then reapply for ADN program once GPA successfully attained

Students in Foundations of Nursing II, automatically progress to the AD level if all requirements met (except PN only section)

Course Grade Requirements

B- in all nursing technical courses Pass all clinical rotations If requirements not met

Need to apply to re-enter through Nursing

Department

Nursing Grading Scale

A 93-100 A- 90-92 B+ 87-89 B 84-86

B- 80-83(passing)

C+ 78-79 C 75-77 C- 73-74

Nursing is Complex

The faculty are here to assist you.

College 101 Being in the nursing

program takes commitment of time and energy.

Some things you should know

You will need to be flexible with your schedule Some clinic locations are not announced

until the week prior to start Day or Evening clinics possible

throughout program Nights and Weekends possible during

preceptorship Clinics are held in 7 county area.

General Rule of Thumb

1 hour class or clinic=

4-6 hours of study time

Weekly Time Commitment

4 hours of lecture 12 hours of clinic

4-6 hours of study per hour of class = 64-96 hours of study

Helpful Information

Full-time is considered 12 credits; summer is 9 credits

Financial aid usually requires students to be at least half-time which is 6 credits

Keep in close contact with Financial Aid office to make best use of available money

Scholarships – Found on the Kirkwood website

Thanks For Being Here

We look forward to learning with you!!

Admission Checklist

Fill out the Admission Criteria Checklist – will hand in PINK carbon copy today

Three-part form – write firmly Return white copy to Nursing

Department Office, 117 Linn Hall once all requirements are met

Keep YELLOW copy for your records

We’re Here to Assist Nursing Department Office 117 Linn Hall

Open M & F from 8-5 T, W, Th from 8-6

LeAnn Parker, Office

Coordinator 398-5563 Brenda Vacek Office

Coordinator 319-398-4989

General Advising is conducted through the Nursing Department Office Coordinators

Questions?