Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program Information Session

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

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

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.

Two Campuses one Mission The Chalon Campus The Doheny Campus

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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)

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.

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

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”**

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 email your admission counselor for a full list of approved courses. Counselor email will be provided at the end of presentation.

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 email after application submission, please notify the Office of Admission

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?

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.

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.

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

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

Program Questions

Financing Your Education Presented By: Luis Flores

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).

Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Apply online: www.fafsa.ed.gov 1-2 weeks processing time Include Mount Saint Mary’s School Code: 001243 so we receive your FAFSA information.

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.

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

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.

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.

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 - 2 1/2 years once you graduate, the loan or “scholarship” is forgiven. This means you do not have to pay it back.

Types of Financial Aid 4. Cash Net Monthly Payment: - Open account by visiting, www.cashnet.com - 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 213- 477-2540.

The Office of Student Financing Luis Flores laflores@msmu.edu 10 Chester Pl Los Angeles, CA 90007 Building 745, 2nd Floor M-Th: 9:00am – 6:00pm F: 8:00am – 4:00pm Tel: (213) 477-2562 Fax: (213) 477-2549

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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**

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 www.acei1.com 1-800-234-1597

Check your application status MSMU Web Portal A few days after you submit your application, you will get an email 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

Articulation Agreements Resource available through our website to inform you of community college classes that meet our pre-requisites. www.msmc.la.edu 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, http://www.msmc.la.edu/campus-resources/college-catalogs.asp, to view the Mount Saint Mary’s University catalog and compare your equivalent courses.

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

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

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

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

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.”

Questions??? NURSINGADMISSION@MSMU.EDU CONTACT: OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS (213) 477-2561 WWW.MSMU.EDU NURSINGADMISSION@MSMU.EDU