1. Kirkwood Community College
Nursing Program Conference

2. 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 2011
For More Information Please Contact the Simulation Center at (319)
For more information on Criminal background Checks prior to the CNA, please go to the Simulation Center – 2nd floor of Linn Hall

3. Practical Nursing First 2 ½ semesters of program
Leads to PN licensure eligibility
Employment:
Long Term Care
Hospitals
Home Care
Dr. Office

4. 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

5. 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

6. Master’s Degrees Clinical Nurse Specialist Administration Education
Informatics
Anesthetist
Midwife

7. Doctorate in Nursing Research Nurse Practitioner Administration
Education

8. Kirkwood’s Nursing Program
What to Expect

9. Application Process Complete an application
Attend a Program Conference
Complete Placement Testing
Complete ATI TEAS
Complete Prerequisites

10. Complete An Application
Apply online
Indicate Nursing AAS or PRE BSN

11. Advising
Completed on a walk-in basis in the Nursing office in 117 Linn Hall
Individual Advising Appointments available Call Nursing Department for appts.

12. Attend a Program Conference
You’re here!
Did you sign in?
You will receive a follow up letter in about 2 weeks

13. 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 #
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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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.

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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

22. Tattoos and Piercings WHILE IN CLINIC: No visible tattoos
Only 1 stud type earring per ear

23. Day Program New section each semester – fall, spring and summer
Lecture days a week
Lab hours vary
Clinic hours on Tuesday, and Wednesday, or Thursday and Friday
5 semesters

24. 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 evenings a week
Lab hours on Saturday or Sunday
Clinic hours on Saturday and Sunday, occasional weekday clinic possible
5 semesters

25. 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

26. 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

27. 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

28. 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)

29. 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

30. Nursing Grading Scale B- 80-83(passing) C+ 78-79 C 75-77 C- 73-74

31. Nursing is Complex The faculty are here to assist you. College 101
Being in the nursing program takes commitment of time and energy.

32. 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.

33. General Rule of Thumb
1 hour class or clinic =
4-6 hours of study time

34. Weekly Time Commitment
4 hours of lecture
12 hours of clinic
4-6 hours of study per hour of class = hours of study

35. 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

36. We look forward to learning with you!!
Thanks For Being Here
We look forward to learning with you!!

37. 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

38. 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
Brenda Vacek Office Coordinator
General Advising is conducted through the Nursing Department Office Coordinators

39. Questions?