1. Associate Degree Nursing Program with a Practical Nurse Exit Option

2. AGENDA Welcome and Introductions Pre-Nursing Session Objectives
I’m now a Nursing student: What Is it Like?
Nursing Roles & Scope of Practice
Nursing Accreditation & Program Ladders at MGCCC
MGCCC Nursing Program Locations & Deadline Dates
Pre-Admission Requirements and Selection Process
Additional Admission Requirements after acceptance
Curriculum Constructs
Clinical versus Theory
Program Expectations and Cost
Announcements
I’m Now a Nurse: What Is it Like?
Questions

3. NAH Administrative Team Members
Dr. Joan Hendrix, DNP, RN College Dean of Nursing and Allied Health Debra Buie, MSN, RN Nursing Department Chairperson Jackson County Campus Bertha Oatis, MSN, RN Jefferson Davis Campus Sallie Brand, MSN, RN, MBA Perkinston Campus Stephanie Roberts, MSN, RN Nursing & Allied Health Simulation Center Director Angie Nelson, MT (ASCP, NCA) Allied Health Department Chairperson

4. Pre-Nursing Session Objectives
During this self-paced instruction, we will discuss and explore what it’s like to be a nursing student. Upon completion you’ll have a better understanding of the nursing requirements and application processes.

5. The following topics will be included:
To discuss and explore what it’s like to be a nursing student.
To determine if the Nursing Career and Scope of Practice for the Profession align with your schedule & educational goals and model your career path.
To explain the differences in role & responsibilities in the various Nursing Education Options.
To share information regarding Accreditation, Admission deadlines, and Campus Locations for the Practical Nursing and the Associate Degree Nursing programs at MGCCC.
To discuss the opportunities offered at MGCCC to climb the Nursing ladder of success for certifications and degrees as a:
Certified Nurse Assistant
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse (ADN & BSN)
To answer any additional questions, you may have related to the Nursing admission requirements for the PN, Transition & ADN Programs at MGCCC?
ACT
GPA
TEAS
Criminal Background Check Pre-Requisite Courses
Pre-Orientation Session Nursing Counselor Clearance Ranking & Selective Admission
To briefly discuss and answer questions related to the additional requirements after acceptance to the PN, Transition or ADN program at MGCCC?
Substance Testing
Immunizations
Health Physical/Core Performances CPR Certification
GPA Maintenance
Co-requisite Course Sequence Uniform Requirements
To share curriculum constructs, program expectations and cost.
To discuss and explore what it’s like to be a nurse following graduation

6. What it’s like to be a Nursing Student?
In nursing school, you are given the opportunity to “layer” your learning, which helps prepare you to help others. Students start with classroom-based lectures where they learn the academic fundamentals. When it comes to tasks like injections, students are given the opportunity to practice their skills in a laboratory on simulation manikins and a IV computer based simulator. Nursing skills are practiced, honed and tested in a simulation lab setting, guided by skilled faulty nurses.
By the time students reach clinical internships they are well-versed in the knowledge they need to be successful. Internships take place at hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics, which allow students to practice the skills they’ve developed in classes, and simulation labs in the real world.
All of these steps are designed to prepare students for the national licensure examination (NCLEX). It is the final step to go from student to nurse and can be a formidable obstacle at the end of the road. Don’t let it deter you! Beyond the classroom, there are a lot of great NCLEX resources out there to get students past the hump. And MGCCC nursing program, provides NCLEX resources for student practice during their four semsters of nursing.

7. Support creates a foundation for success in nursing school
Nursing classes at MGCCC consist 40 to 50 students. They are designed to provide an intimate and adaptable learning experience.
Students also go through their program as cohorts, learning together from their first class all the way until graduation.
Going through the nursing program in a small cohort, is like finding your second family.
By the time students graduate they are proud of their accomplishments, but it’s also “bittersweet” to leave their friends.
This will be one of the first things you’ll notice about nursing classes. There is a closeness among the students but also between them, and the faculty as well.
Nursing classes at MGCCC consist 40 to 50 students. They are designed to provide an intimate and adaptable learning experience. Students also go through their program as cohorts, learning together from their first class all the way until graduation. Going through the nursing program in a small cohort, is like finding your second family. By the time students graduate they are proud of their accomplishments, but it’s also “bittersweet” to leave their friends. This will be one of the first things you’ll notice about nursing classes. There is a closeness among the students but also between them, and the faculty as well.

8. Life of a MGCCC Nursing Student…

9. The faculty have your back until the end…
There is an old expression: “Those who cannot do, teach.” That really couldn’t be further from the truth when it comes to the nursing faculty at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.
MGCCC Nursing faculty are required to have experience in the field, and have a passion for nursing that runs deep. They go into teaching to pass on that passion to others. You’ll definitely have made some life-time friends along this journey through school, whether it be a professor or a fellow classmate.
There is an old expression: “Those who cannot do, teach.” That really couldn’t be further from the truth when it comes to the nursing faculty at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Nursing faculty members are required to have experience in the field, and have a passion for nursing that runs deep. They go into teaching to pass on that passion to others. You’ll definitely have made some life-time friends along this journey through school, whether it be a professor or a fellow classmate.
Dr. Jennifer Hurlbert with students at the Simulation Center.

10. Word from our Award Winning Faculty

11. Today is your day …
The message about the growing need for nurses is ringing loud and clear throughout the healthcare industry. Industry demand for registered nurses alone is expected to grow by 16 percent through 2024, according to Bureau Of Labor Statistics. (Statistics, 2016)
Schools like MGCCC are hard at work training new nurses to fill this demand. The decision to go to school is not an easy one. It’s a huge investment that will affect you for years to come. When it comes to nursing, it’s a decision that will also have great impact on the lives of others. It’s not a decision to be taken lightly.

12. Nursing Career Options
Matriculating After MGCCC
Nursing Educational Options at MGCCC
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) – Typically 1 Semester
Practical Nursing Diploma (LPN) - 1 Year (43-50 credit hours
The PN Summer Exit Option must be declared upon admission or by mid-term of the second semester
Associates of Applied Science in Nursing (RN/ADN)- 2 years (70-75 credit hours)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN/BSN) - 4 Years ( credit hours)
Masters of Science in Nursing (RN/MSN) credit hours, plus practicum hrs, and Thesis above the BSN
Doctor of Nursing (RN/DNP/PhD) –40-60 credit hours, plus practicum, and Capstone Project or Dissertation above MSN

13. Nursing Roles Scope of Practice
Nursing Roles and Scopes of Practice Offered at MGCCC
Nursing Roles and Scopes of Practice Offered after MGCCC
Certified Nursing Assistant (Average Pay: $20,000)
Provide basic patient care under direction of nursing staff. Perform duties such as feed, bathe, dress, groom, or move patients, or change linens. May transfer or transport patients. Certification required.
Practical Nurse (Average Salary- $37, 000)
Care for ill, injured, or convalescing patients or persons with disabilities in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. May work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensing required.
Registered Nurse (Average salary depends on educational level and area/scope of practice, with range from $44,000- $150,000)
Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.
Nurse Practitioner (Average salary depends on educational level and area/scope of practice, with range from $71,000- $103,000)
Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team. May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x rays. May prescribe medication. Must be registered nurses who have specialized graduate education.
Nurse Educator (Average salary depends on educational level and area/scope of practice $63,990)
Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Clinical Nurse Specialist Educator (Average salary depends on educational level and area/scope of practice $67,490)
Plan, direct, or coordinate the daily patient care activities in a clinical practice. Ensure adherence to established clinical policies, protocols, regulations, and standards.
Nurse Administrator (Average salary depends on educational level $83,342)
Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in colleges, universities, hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations. (Statistics, 2016)

14. Climb the Nursing Ladder of Success
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) (Articulation of 120 credit hours with William Carey University)
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (RN) Completion of 4 Semesters (72 credit hours at MGCCC)
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Exit Option Completion of 2nd Semester + Plus Summer Exit Semester (58 credit hours at MGCCC)
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Completion of 1st Semester (10 credit hours at MGCCC)

15. Articulation to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with William Carey University

16. MGCCC Nursing Program Locations and Admission Deadlines
Jackson County Campus
Fall and Spring Admission
Fall Deadline July 1st
Spring Deadline November 1st

17. MGCCC Nursing Program Locations and Admission Deadlines
Jefferson Davis Campus
Fall and Spring Admission
Fall Deadline July 1st
Spring Deadline November 1st
LPN to RN Transitional Summer Deadline May 15th

18. MGCCC Nursing Program Locations and Admission Deadlines
Perkinston Campus
Fall and Spring Admission
Fall Deadline July 1st
Spring Deadline November 1st

19. Nursing Admission Requirements
ACT-Composite 18
To waive a composite ACT score of less than 18, applicant must successfully complete 24 sem. hours of degree required courses with a GPA of 2.5 or higher (including A&P I, A&P II & Micro ACT (Reading) sub-score is used only “in the event of a ranking tie”
Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) Minimum Score of a 60 on TEAS V
Core Grade Point Average Minimum of 2.5 Core GPA
Core GPA will include nursing or science course taken within the last five (5) years (5-year science time limit does not apply to LPN’s, 4-year Degree Conferred Students and Students with a Health – related Associate of Applied Science Degree)

20. LPN-to-RN Clinical Admission Requirements
LPN to RN Traditional Program
Documented LPN Work Experience
Effective Spring 2014, the LPN to RN Traditional Transitional student will be required to have one (1) year of current (within the last year), documented work experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse
Employer Letter on company letterhead signed by current Supervisor
W-2 Wage Form
LPN to RN Hybrid Program
LPN to RN Hybrid Transitional student will be required to have one (2) year of current (within the last two year), documented work experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse

21. Criminal Background Checks
ALL MGCCC nursing students MUST:
Comply with MS Law and obtain a Criminal Background Check – Students must obtain their Criminal Background Checks at MGCCC Campus Police Department
A “clear” Back Ground Check letter is required
Students with Back Ground Check letters that contain a “disqualifying event” statement may or may not be eligible and will receive additional instructions regarding steps on how to obtain clearance.
State Board of Nursing will mandatorily perform checks on graduates when they apply for licensure

22. Required Academic Courses for Generic Students
Must be completed prior to submitting application
Can be taken with Nursing Courses
*With Level 1
**With Level 2
+With Level 3

23. Required Academic Courses for Transitional Students
Must be completed prior to submitting application
Can be taken with Summer Transition Course
Can be taken with Nursing Courses

24. Additional Requirements after Program Acceptance
Clinical Requirements
Substance Testing Policy
Immunizations
Substance Testing
Tuberculosis (annual testing)
Varicella (may require 2 injections, or Titer)
Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (Td/Tdap)
Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR)
Influenza (some clinical sites require annually)
Hepatitis B
Health Physical/Core Performances CPR Certification
GPA Maintenance
Co-requisite Course Sequence
Uniform Requirements
To share curriculum constructs, program expectations and cost.
To discuss and explore what it’s like to be a nurse following graduation.
Substance Testing- Each semester, all nursing and allied health students must submit to substance testing by an MGCCC approved company and achieve a negative test result
Nursing and Allied Health Programs have a Zero Tolerance of illegal Substance Use/Abuse and Misuse of legal substance
Positive Result
Automatic Dismissal
Must adhere to refund policy
Student Record put on Administrative Hold
6 Month Waiting Period
Rehab
Meet all requirements for re-entry

25. Health Status Physical Examination, Core Performances, Health Status Change
ALL MGCCC nursing students MUST obtain:
Complete Physical Examination from Licensed Physician or Licensed Nurse Practitioner.
Clearance to perform the mandatory Core Performances for MGCCC Nursing Students. Submit the required clearance form complete with the physician’s signature.
Once accepted into the nursing program, should you have a change in your Health Status, a Change of Health Form must be complete by attending Physician prior to return to class or clinical rotation.
Examples of what must be reported:
Pregnancy
Accidents
Major Illnesses
Certain medications, such as seizure drugs & blood thinners
Evidence of Health Insurance may also be required
CPR- American Heart Association “Health Care Provider” or equivalent dated within 6 months of program acceptance
GPA Maintenance- After entering the program, nursing students must maintain a 2.0 GPA.
Co-Requisite Sequence - It is mandatory that co-requisites are completed as outlined in college catalog.

26. The Uniform: Professionalism
(Passmore, 2016)
MGCCC Nursing Uniform Policy
MGCCC Nursing Faculty & Administrators also hold students to a Higher Standard
Although, health care workers may not wear white uniforms, the profession continues to represent purity, compassion, and integrity.
“While uniforms alone do not make the professional, they go a long way in helping us to stand out, better allowing us to do what we do best: heal, teach, support, comfort, nurture, and save lives.” (Sue Tobin, 2016)
Professional attire is a requirement for all MGCCC nursing students during clinical and pre-clinical experiences.
Students Must wear the official uniform for clinical experiences, clinical lab days, and when visiting health care facilities to get patient information.
Failure to comply will result in an unsatisfactory clinical grade and the student will be sent home.
Held to a Higher Standard
Florence Nightingale wore a white uniform
White was considered a symbol of purity.
Florence Nightingale
Born Leader
Confident
Integrity
Compassionate
Intelligent
Committed to excellence
“She said the object and color in the materials around us actually have a physical effect on us, on how we feel.”
(Brainy Quote, 2016)

27. Curriculum Clinical vs Theory
Philosophy built on the metaparadigm of Individual, Environment, Health, and Nursing.
Incorporates the concepts of Learner, Educator, and the Nursing Education Process to unify the nursing curriculum.
Constructs
Client – centered care
Interdisciplinary
Evidence based practice
Quality improvement
Safety
Informatics
Client education
Professionalism 
Clinical vs Theory
Clinical 1:3 Ratio (180 contact hours per semester)
Classroom, nursing lab or clinical facility
“Hands on” learning
Facilitates understanding of theory content
Simulation
Theory 1:1 Ratio (90 contact hours per semester)
Usually occurs in the classroom setting
May include active learning strategies
Helps students understand health or disease process and “why” treatments are needed
Five, Eight and/or Sixteen-week block schedules

28. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Healthcare Simulation Center
Roughly a 5,000 square foot simulated 4-bed hospital
Includes an Emergency Department/Triage area with ambulance bay, Obstetric/Pediatric Patient Room, Intensive Care/Critical Care Patient Room, Medical-Surgical Patient Room, Nursing Station, and six Debriefing locations.
Located at the MGCCC Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Center
Access to a large 50-seat classroom, two computer classrooms, and several smaller seat classrooms.
The Healthcare Simulation Center is available for use by MGCCC students and faculty and is also open to community partners and the public as a wonderful venue for training and education.
Director of the Healthcare Simulation Lab: Stephanie Robert, RN, MSN

29. Clinical vs. Simulation
Training Equipment
3 High-fidelity Adult Simulators (Laerdal SimMan 3G)
1 Mid-fidelity Birthing Simulator (Gaumard Noelle)
1 High-Fidelity Pediatric Simulator (Laerdal SimBaby)
Automated Medication Dispensing System
Access to Various Task Trainers for the Purpose of Training:
Assessment
Oxygenation and Respiratory Care
IV Insertion
Catheterization
Wound Care
Nutritional and GI Care
Code Care
Equipment is updated frequently

30. Nursing Course Expectations
Class Schedule
Class Attendance
Clinical:
Levels 1 & 2 = Tuesdays & Thursdays – 6 hours (6:30a-12:30p)
Levels 3 & 4 = Tuesdays or Thursdays – 12 hours (6:30a-6:30p)
Evenings and/or Saturdays may also be possible for clinical
Theory:
All Levels = Wednesdays & Fridays – 3 hours (9a-12p)
Total of 18 contact hours/week
Mondays are Faculty planning days
(Students do not attend class)
Class attendance is extremely important
No clinical absences allowed
Prepare to dedicate 3 study hours for every semester hour of class.
(3x10 credit hours = 30 hours/week)
Should plan to keep work to a minimum.
Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Academic Honesty
Keep work to a minimum.

31. Nursing Program Cost
Costs are approximate and are subject to change without notice.
Tuition (15-21 credit hours) * $1,400.00
Tuition (1-14 credit hours) $ (per credit hour)
Registration Fee $60.00
Technology Fee
($3 per semester hour not to exceed $36) $ $36.00
Online Course Fee $10.00 (per credit hour)
Academic Lab Fee*** $ $50.00
Career and Technical Program of Instruction Fee (per semester) ***$ $450.00
E-books/Sim Charting ** $ (4 semesters)
Liability Insurance $12.00 per semester (Nonrefundable)
TEAS $72.00 (Register through the ATI website at
Nursing Achievement Tests per semester $145.00
Uniform, Lab Coat, Shoes, Accessories $
Workbooks, purchase items, supplies $540.00
Student Nurses Association per year (Recommended) $60.00
Pre-admission Physical Exam and Immunizations $ $300.00
Nursing Conventions per semester $ estimated (Optional)
Substance Testing $29.00 per semester
Criminal Background Check $65.00
Perkinston Campus Dormitory Room w/ Meal Plans $1, $1, per semester plus a $50.00 housing deposit
Licensure Exam Fees $ (Expense for graduating students only)
School Pin and Nursing Lamp $50-$ (Expense for graduating students only)
Fees are non-refundable.
*Note: Students enrolled in more than 21 credit hours in a semester will be charged a per-credit hour fee of $140 per credit hour for all credit hours above the 21 hours.
**Note: Some courses require students to purchase their textbooks and/or other instructional materials rather than participate in the Book Service program. Students may contact the campus bookstore prior to registration to determine required purchases.
***Fees for enrollment in Academic, Technical and Career courses will be assessed according to Program of Instruction fee rate. 

32. ROOM & BOARD: Only Available at Perkinston Campus
Five-Day Meal Plan $1900 ($1,100 for Room and $800 for Meals)
Seven-Day Meal Plan $2050 ($1,100 for room and $950 for meal plan)
Out-of-state residents and international students who are enrolled in hours must pay an additional fee of $ each semester that is non-refundable ($2, total tuition). International students will be assessed a one-time application fee of $ and a $50 administrative fee each semester. Out-of-state residents who fall below 15 hours must pay an additional, non-refundable tuition fee of $77.00 per semester hour ($ total tuition fee per semester hour). International students are not permitted to fall below 15 hours during the fall or spring semesters.

33. Financial Aid MGCCC FINANCIAL AID OFFICE LOCATIONS
MGCCC has financial aid offices at three convenient locations, Jackson County, Jefferson Davis, and Perkinston. Each campus office is staffed by a Director of Financial Aid and support staff. Offices are open Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Summer term). You may contact each office by phone, fax, or in person. For specific information regarding financial assistance, please contact the Financial Aid Department, FAFSA School Code
FERPA privacy restrictions may limit our service to you over the phone and/or by .
MGCCC FINANCIAL AID OFFICE LOCATIONS
Perkinston Campus - Huff Hall
P.O. Box 548
Perkinston, MS 39573
Phone: (601) FAX: (601)
Jackson County Campus
Admissions and Counseling Building 2nd Floor
P.O. Box 100
Gautier, MS 39553
Phone: (228) FAX: (228)
Jefferson Davis Campus
Student Services Building, Room 125
2226 Switzer Road
Gulfport, MS 39507
Phone: (228) FAX: (228)

34. New Tradition Location
On Wednesday, November 20, 2013, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College President Dr. Mary S. Graham, joined by Governor Phil Bryant and other state and local leaders, announced the approval of building a new Nursing and Simulation Complex at the health care zone located on Hwy. 67 at Tradition. This new complex, once completed, will double the number of nurses who will graduate from MGCCC’s Associate Degree Nursing program and will provide an easy transition to the School of Nursing program at William Carey University through articulation agreements already in place between the institutions.

35. What it’s like to be a Nurse?

36. Should you have additional questions, please contact one of our campus Nursing and Allied Health Departments.
Dr. Joan Hendrix, DNP, RN
College Dean of Nursing and Allied Health
Angie Nelson, MT (ASCP, NCA)
Allied Health Department Chairperson
Sallie Brand, MSN, RN
Nursing Department Chairperson
Perkinston Campus
Debra Buie MSN, RN
Jackson County
Bertha Oatis, MSN, RN
Jefferson Davis Campus
Stephanie Roberts MSN, RN
Nursing & Allied Health Simulation Center Director
AMTC Center

37. Thank you for considering MGCCC as your educational partner!