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College of DuPage Associate Degree Nursing Program

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College of DuPage Associate Degree Nursing Program

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    1. College of DuPage Associate Degree Nursing Program Advising Session 2012-2013 Admission

    2. Admission Policy Associate Degree Nursing Program Admission packet Also please review the following web pages as you explore the nursing programs at COD: Nursing Department Associate Degree Nursing Program

    3. Lets start with the plan of study..

    6. NOTE: All non-NURSI courses can be taken prior to semester noted. Anatomy and Physiology courses courses cannot be more than 5 years old from the time of the admission deadline for the semester entering.

    7. Associate of applied science.and the right to sit for the nclex-rn Upon satisfactory completion of the program your earn an

    8. Admission requirements Deadline: March 22, 2013

    9. Admission requirements (cont)

    10. Admission requirements (cont)

    11. Admission requirements (cont)

    12. A word about Elsevier/Evolve A2 Exam Register soon Components English Language (Includes: Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary and General Knowledge, and Grammar) Science (Includes: Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy and Physiology) Critical Thinking Learner Profile Prepare: Admission Assessment Exam Review Resource: http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/bookdescription.cws_home/714034/description (Available in COD library)

    13. Elsevier/Evolve A2 Exam requirements Minimum: 75% Cumulative Score Additional rank points offered based on the following sub-test areas: Reading Comprehension; Vocabulary and General Knowledge; Grammar; and Anatomy and Physiology. 4 points if 3 or more areas above 90% 3 points if 2 areas above 90% 2 points if 3 or more areas 80-89% 1 point if 2 areas 80-89%

    14. Testing available sometime in October 2012.

    15. ACCEPTANCE Process Applicants who have completed steps 1 to 7 will have their application processed by the Admissions Office. In the event that there are MORE qualified applicants than there are seats available for this program, a ranking process will be used based on the Admission Requirements.

    16. ACCEPTANCE Process (cont) Priority for admission: a. In-district applicants b. Out-of-district applicants and Out-of-district applicants working full-time in-district (proof of in-district employment will be required each semester).

    17. Notification letter types include: Accepted list Alternate list Program full Denied

    18. Application decisions Notification letters will be sent no later than April 19, 2013, after the Admissions Department has calculated rank scores and the Nursing Department Student Program Participation Committee has confirmed the applicants accepted.

    19. Calculate your rank score

    20. What can I do to promote my application Complete program required non-nursing courses English 1101 English Composition 3 cr Psych 1100 Intro to Psychology 3 cr Speech 1100 Speech OR Speech 1120 Small Group Comm. 3 cr Culinary 1110 or PHYS Basic Nutrition 3 cr Math 1102 (you may want to consider a Statistics course if intending to pursue BSN or higher degree) 3 cr Psych 2237 Developmental Psych 3 cr Micro 1420 Microbiology 4 cr Humanities course 3 cr

    21. What can I do to promote my application Prepare for the Elsevier/Evolve A2 Retake the Elsevier/Evolve A2 (it can be repeated every 3 months; and taken twice in an application year cycle)

    22. Meet with advising resources Nursing faculty can meet with you by appointment (see web-site for their email addresses) Health sciences advisor (Jim Ryan) can meet with you by appointment. Contact him at ryanja@cod.edu Admissions representative (Deb Jeffay) can with meet you by appointment. Contact her at jeffay@cod.edu

    23. Other considerations Program cost: variable tuition for NURSI courses Essential Functions Health Requirements Professional conduct

    24. In closing. What if I dont get accepted Dont give up Improve your rank score Make an appointment with advisors How can I promote my success in the program Minimize work commitments Be organized Develop a strong study plan Form study groups Utilize available resources

    25. Continued Other nursing program opportunities at COD Certified Nursing Assistant Practical Nursing (LPN) BSN completion program articulation with NIU and BU Nursing education at COD Outstanding reputation in the community High NCLEX and IDPH pass rates Highly qualified faculty Stellar clinical learning sites Strong hiring practices of graduates

    26. Questions???

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