Options in Nursing Shoreline Community College presentation

Outcomes: 1. Understand basics about careers in nursing 2. Understand education pathways for nursing 3. Learn how to find admissions information and choose schools

1. Understand basics about careers in nursing What is nursing? Nursing is the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities, and populations.

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What makes a great nurse?

Level Typical education requirement Median annual salary Scope of practice Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA/NAC) 75-hour vocational course [1] [1] $24,000 (2012) [2] [2] Certified Nursing Assistants are trained to perform a limited range of procedures in support of Registered Nurses, under whose supervision they are generally required to work. These include taking vital signs, dispensing prescribed medications, bathing patients, and moving patients in wheelchairs. [1] [1] Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 1-2 years prerequisites, plus one-year vocational course $41,540 (2012) [3] [3] In addition to the duties of a CNA, a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is generally also qualified to administer injections, prepare patients for surgical procedures, maintain patient medical records, change bandages and dressings, and sometimes manage intravenous drips. LPNs are also responsible for communicating a patient's needs to medical staff. Registered Nurse (RN) 2 years prerequisites, Associate of ScienceAssociate of Science(A.S.) in Nursing or Bachelor of Science(B.S.) in NursingBachelor of Science $65,470 (2012) RNs work more independently and create plans of care for each patient. They care for more unstable, acutely ill patients and also provide patient teaching. In addition, RNs are qualified to make nursing diagnoses, and to supervise the work of CNAs and LPNs. Employment opportunities are broader for RNs than LPNs. RNs may specialize via certification exams.nursing diagnoses Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) postgraduate educationpostgraduate education in specialized aspect of nursing and RN licensure $96,460 (2012) Advanced Practice Registered Nurses include nurse midwives, nurse practitioners, and nurse anesthetists.nurse midwivesnurse practitionersnurse anesthetists

Nursing Pathways Nursing Prereqs AA- DTA LPN Prior BA AAS-T / RN MSN / RN Gen Ed RN to BSN BSN/ RN DNP MSN Gen Ed LPN to ADN/ RN CNA/ NAC

2. Understand education pathways for nursing Multiple Pathways:  Associate of Applied Science-Technology (AAS-T) Degree  Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Degree Registered Nursing

 take and pass the N-CLEX RN exam to be licensed by the state as a Registered Nurse, and work.  transfer directly to a RN-to- BSN program – typically it takes one year full- time or two years part-time to complete. Example of AAS-T Program: Shoreline Community College Nursing Program The Shoreline Nursing Program has articulation agreements with: The University of Washington – Bothell Olympic College The AAS-T (Associate of Applied Science- Transfer) in Nursing Degree is designed to enable students to:

 intended as preparation for a Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) at a Baccalaureate College/University  includes the same prerequisite courses required for an associate’s degree program in Nursing  can be used to transfer to a university into other majors. Each Bachelor’s degree program has it’s own prerequisites and application procedures. Graduates of a BSN program are also required to take the N-CLEX RN exam. The additional AA courses can be helpful for FAFSA eligibility and full-time status. Associate in Arts – Direct Transfer Agreement with Pre-Nursing Major Ready Pathway (AA-DTA with MRP):

GENERAL EDUCATION CORE REQUIREMENTS | 20 Credits Courses used in Gen Ed Core may not be used for distribution. Course CR ENGL& ENGL& Multicultural Understanding 5 Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning MATH& 146 or MATH DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS Humanities | 15 Credits Select from at least two different disciplines. Maximum of 5 credits allowed in Performance/Skills. No more than 5 credits in a world language at the 100 level. Course CR 1 CMST& Recommended: CMST& 101; Art, Drama or Music Appreciation; World language may be required for university admission. Pre-Nursing/Math–Science | 35 Credits CHEM& 121 is a prerequisite for BIOL& 211 and BIOL&211 is a pre-requisite for other BIOL& courses. Course CR 1. CHEM& BIOL& BIOL& BIOL& or 5 5. BIOL& CHEM& NUTR& Social Sciences | 15 Credits Select from at least two different disciplines. Course CR 1. PSYC& PSYC& Any Sociology course 5

Nursing Pathways Nursing Prereqs AA- DTA LPN Prior BA AAS-T / RN MSN / RN Gen Ed RN to BSN BSN/ RN DNP MSN Gen Ed LPN to ADN/ RN CNA/ NAC

3. Learn how to find admissions information and choose schools

Approved Nursing Programs in the State of Washington Where are the schools?

1)Accreditation 2)Prerequisite courses, degrees 3)Required or expected health related experience 4)Application dates 5)How competitive? 6)Process of selection  Components of the application  Does this demonstrate my qualifications?  What criteria are used? What information do you want or need?

Sample application spreadsheet/checklist SchoolDegreeAdmit Dates School Deadline Program Deadline Prerequisite Courses Work/ Volunteer Exp? GPA Requirement Addtl. Info. Shoreline CC AAS-TFall, Winter, Spring n/aApril 3, October 3, January 3 List for each school Yes – list for each school Yes – list for each school COMPASS First Aid CPR HIV-AIDS University of Washington BSNFall only January 15 List for each school Yes – list for each school Yes – list for each school General Education Req. & Credit Minimums

Examples of admissions information Three application periods Minimum scores on Compass Point system based on:  Grades in prerequisite courses  Hours of experience One application period Application components 1.Transcript 2.Resume 3.Letter of recommendation 4.Personal statement 5.Proctored essay Two application periods  Minimum grade of 2.5 in each prerequisite class  Minimum scores on TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills)  CNA certification Students are accepted on first-come, first-served basis.

What are your strengths? Consider how you can demonstrate these in your application. Academic  Grades in prereq courses  Grades with heavy course load  Overall gpa  Courses in addition to prereq  ? Health related experience  Hours of experience  Variety of experience  Quality of experience  ? Personal qualities  Flexibility  Detail oriented  Science oriented  Compassion  Team player  ?

What else is important to you? $$$Location? Full time vs. Part time

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