kirkwood community college nursing program conference
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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?