1. Accelerated Bachelor of Sciencein
Nursing Program
Information Session

2. Presented By
Agasia Lanier, M.Ed. Assistant Director for Nursing Admission Mary Sloper, RN, MN, MBA Interim Director, Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing Luis Flores Counselor, Student Financing

3. Overview Introduction to Mount Saint Mary’s University Program Details
Application Process
Financing Your Education
Nursing Programs at the Mount

4. About Mount Saint Mary’s University
Private, Catholic, primarily women’s university
Founded by the Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet
The first baccalaureate of science in nursing program in California was established at Mount Saint Mary’s University, graduating its first class in 1952.
The Accelerated BSN program was established in May 1995 and graduated the first cohort May 1996 and was the first of it’s kind west of the Rocky Mountains.

5. Two Campuses one Mission
The Chalon Campus
The Doheny Campus

6. Two Campuses one Mission
Two exceptional campuses
Chalon Est. 1925
Doheny Est. 1962
Chalon- campus sits within the Santa Monica mountains, and houses;
-Baccalaureate degree programs
Doheny- campus is located near Downtown Los Angeles, once the historic Doheny Estate houses;
- Associate degree programs - Associate Degree in Nursing
- Weekend College -Accelerated BSN
- Graduate programs Master of Science in Nursing
- Teacher’s credential Doctor of Physical Therapy

7. Accreditation Accreditation
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
Approvals
California Board of Registered Nursing

8. Program Details
Presented by: Mary Sloper, RN, MN, MBA Interim Director, Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing

9. Dr. Sister Callista Roy
Developed Roy Nursing Model in 1976 at Mount Saint Mary’s College
Dr. Roy is now a professor at Emeritus Boston College

10. Roy Adaptation Model
Developed by Sister Callista Roy CSJ, former chair of MSMU nursing department.
Used widely in the United States, Canada, Japan, and other countries.
The Roy adaptation model recognizes that a person is a bio-psycho-social-spiritual being in constant interaction with a dynamic and complex world.

11. Program Schedule Semester #1 20 units
Monday & Tuesday 7:00am to 4:00pm
theory courses
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday; 6:30am to 3:30pm
clinical rotations at the hospital

12. Program Schedule Semester #2
18 units of nursing & 3 units of Bioethics
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday
Clinical days (2 days each week)
8 clinical rotations at hospital
Tuesday- 7am to 2pm- theory
Thursday- 7am to 4pm- theory

13. Program Schedule Semester #3 18 units
Monday & Wednesday (theory classes)
Mon. 7am to 3:00pm; Wed. 7am to 5pm
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Clinicals (2 days a week)

14. Pre-requisites Chemistry or Physics (with lab) 4 semester units
Human Anatomy (with lab) 4 semester units
Human Physiology (with lab) 4 semester units
Microbiology (with lab) 4 semester units
**all four science courses must have been taken within the last 5 years**
PLEASE NOTE: All quarter units will be converted into semester units. Online science classes with online/virtual labs will not be accepted.

15. Pre-requisites Human Nutrition 3 semester units
General Psychology 3 semester units
Developmental (Lifespan) Psychology 3 semester units
Introduction To Sociology or
Cultural Anthropology 3 semester units
Communication:
Written communication- Composition 3 semester units
Oral communication – Public Speaking 3 semester units

16. Pre-requisites Philosophy (Any course) 3 semester units
Philosophy (Bioethics, upper div.) 3 semester units
Religious Studies (Any course) 6 semester units
**A passing grade for all pre requisites
is “C”**

17. Bioethics
There are upper division Phil. courses that are transferable for our Bioethics requirement.
UCLA: Phil 155 Medical Ethics
LMU: Phil 330 Cont. Moral Problems
Taylor Univ (Indiana): Phil 410 (online)
These are just examples, you may your admission counselor for a full list of approved courses. Counselor will be provided at the end of presentation.

18. Selection Process Application suggestions:
Be sure to list all prerequisites you will be taking between your application submission and the beginning of the program.
If you change your address, phone number, or after application submission, please notify the Office of Admission

19. Selection Process Pg. 3, ‘Personal Statement’:
Be sure to answer all 4 questions
Why are you choosing a career in nursing now?
What experiences have you had in the health care field?
What are your short and long term goals?
How have you planned (financially and personally) for the year of full time study in this accelerated program?

20. Selection Process Letters of Reference
Two letters needed on official letterhead.
At least one academic reference from someone who can speak to your ability to succeed in an academically rigorous and fast paced program.

21. Selection Process Math Placement Exam (effective Summer 2014)
All eligible applicants will be notified to take the Math Placement Exam once the deadline has passed.
Placement Exam scores will be considered as part of the evaluation scoring rubric for admission decisions.
Students will receive a sample exam prior to testing.
The Math Placement Exam is MANDATORY to be considered for admission.

22. Interviews
Applicants that complete the application process on-time and meet our minimum GPA will be contacted by the Nursing department to schedule an interview
Interviews are usually conducted in December/January and May

23. Background Screening
Students must complete background checks prior to clinical placement, after reserving a space within the program

24. Program Questions

25. Financing Your Education
Presented By:
Luis Flores

26. Applying For Financial Aid
Apply for financial aid at the same time you are applying for admission.
Or once you have been accepted into the program.
Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

27. Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Apply online:
1-2 weeks processing time
Include Mount Saint Mary’s School Code: so we receive your FAFSA information.

28. Beginning in Summer; Beginning in Fall;
After being admitted into the program, you will receive a Financial Aid Offer from the Student Financing Office once we have received…
Beginning in Summer;
You must complete the 2015/2016 FAFSA for the Summer semester and an additional 2016/2017 FAFSA for the Fall/ Spring semesters.
Beginning in Fall;
You must complete the 2016/2017 FAFSA for the Fall, Spring,
and Summer semesters.

29. Annual Costs for 2014- 2015 Accelerated Nursing 12 month program
Tuition & Fees:
$63,026
**Please note tuition usually increases 3-5% every year**
Room and Board:
$15,000-16,000

30. Types of Financial Aid 1. Federal Stafford Loans:
Students are eligible for up to $25,000 for the program. This may include federal subsidized and unsubsidized loans.
Repayment begins six months after graduation.
Federal Subsidized Loans: The federal government pays the interest while you are in college.
Federal Unsubsidized Loans: The borrower pays the interest six months after he/she has graduated.

31. Types of Financial Aid
2. Alternative/Private Loans:
Supplemental educational financing up to the cost of attendance.
Private loans are based on credit. The student has option to apply with a co-signer. Apply by phone or online. Repayment occurs six months after graduation.

32. Types of Financial Aid
3. Forgivable Loan Program: Applied to the last two semesters of the program. Kaiser Scholarship Northridge Hospital Scholarship Torrance Memorial Scholarship - Students must first be accepted into the Accelerated BSN program in order to be eligible to apply for this scholarship. - To be considered for either Scholarship an application needs to be filled out and then an interview will be set up. If you accept the scholarship and work for /2 years once you graduate, the loan or “scholarship” is forgiven. This means you do not have to pay it back.

33. Types of Financial Aid 4. Cash Net Monthly Payment:
- Open account by visiting,
- Requires a $20.00 deposit per academic semester
- Payment starts the first month upon enrollment.
- 0% interest.
- For further details visit the Cash Net website or contact our business office at

34. The Office of Student Financing
Luis Flores
10 Chester Pl
Los Angeles, CA 90007
Building 745, 2nd Floor
M-Th: 9:00am – 6:00pm
F: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Tel: (213)
Fax: (213)

35. Mount Saint Mary’s University
Agasia lanier
Assistant Director for Nursing Admission

36. Application Checklist
Accelerated BSN
Complete Application
Personal statement
Two Letters of References
(at least one must be academic)
Official college transcripts (from every institution attended)
GPA- 3.0 Cumulative
Application Fee
$50- online application
**Please note: We only accept on-line applications for this program.

37. Facts Regarding Admission
Common issues that disqualify candidates:
Missing or late transcripts
Not submitting up-to-date transcripts
Missing or late letters of reference
Reactivation forms without Self Reporting Checklist and Updated Personal Statement
Facts Regarding Admission
The Office of Admission receives over 300 applications for 40 spaces; therefore your applications and all supporting documents application must be complete on or before the deadline. No exceptions will be made.

38. On-line Application www.msmu.edu Admissions Nursing Transfer Student
Apply On-line
Accelerated BSN application

39. Application Deadline October 15 for Summer March 1 for Fall
You may apply even if you are in the process of completing pre-requisites. However, all pre-requisites must be completed by the start date of the Accelerated BSN Program.

40. Transcripts
We will need official transcripts from all the colleges attended, including:
Community College/ University attended before your degree
University where you obtained your degree
Foreign Transcripts from study-abroad program
Official Transcripts from all foreign study
Transcripts from Graduate or Professional degree
Transcripts from vocational program
I.e. C.N.A, Massage, Phlebotomy, E.M.T
Community college/ University attended after degree
Transcripts for courses taken prior to application deadline
**Mount Saint Mary’s University requires transcripts to be sent from institution to institution to be considered official**

41. International Transcripts
If you attended college outside the United States, you will need to submit:
A comprehensive international transcript evaluation
An official, foreign transcript
The recommended evaluation service is Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute

42. Check your application status
MSMU Web Portal
A few days after you submit your application, you will get an about MSMU Web Portal
The MSMU Web Portal will display announcements, document status, application status, and required documents for the program if admitted
Please note: we receive a lot of documents 2 weeks before and after deadline, so it takes longer during that time for items to be reflected in WebAdvisor

43. Articulation Agreements
Resource available through our website to inform you of community college classes that meet our pre-requisites.
Click on Admissions
Click on Nursing Transfer Student
Click on Articulation Agreements
Click school of choice
- Due to the high volume of applicants, the Office of Admission is unable to provide prospective nursing candidates with course equivalencies for classes taken at 4 year colleges and universities.  Please visit the attached link,  to view the Mount Saint Mary’s University catalog and compare your equivalent courses.

44. FOUR NURSING PROGRAMS DOHENY
Associate Degree in Nursing – 2 to 3 years
Evening or afternoon classes, clinicals on weekends
GPA minimums: 2.75 overall and 2.5 overall in all required sciences
To be considered for admissions, applicants must take the T.E.A.S exam.
Starts in Fall and Spring of each year

45. FOUR NURSING PROGRAMS DOHENY RN to BSN Completion Program – 12 months
Evening nursing classes, general study classes taken in Weekend College
GPA minimums: 2.8 overall and 2.5 overall in all required sciences
Preceptorships to be determined with Nursing Faculty Advisor
Pre-Nursing option available (NCLEX-RN must be completed within 6 months)
Starts in Fall and Spring of each year

46. FOUR NURSING PROGRAMS CHALON Traditional BSN Program- 3 to 4 years
Classes and Clinicals during daytime hours
32 units of prerequisites
Overall GPA of 3.0 or greater
Science GPA of 2.7
Starts Fall of each year

47. FOUR NURSING PROGRAMS DOHENY Accelerated BSN Program – 12 months
Must have Bachelors Degree
46 units of prerequisite courses
Overall GPA of 3.0 or greater
Starts May and August of each year

48. Please Remember…
The Nursing Departments govern admission practices and policies. The Office of Admission processes files and must adhere to the rules set forth by the departments.
Your evaluation begins the moment you inquire. Please be mindful of your attitude towards all faculty and staff. We make note of your interactions, both positive and negative, and they can affect your admission.
A wise woman once said, “Lack of preparation on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part.”

49. Questions??? NURSINGADMISSION@MSMU.EDU CONTACT: OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS
(213)