TRADITIONAL BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING INFORMATION SESSION

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Mount St. Marys College

• TRADITIONAL BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
  INFORMATION SESSION

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Presented by

• Joelle Fortune
• Assistant Director for Nursing Admission
• Anne Tumbarello MS,RN,CNS
• Director, BSN Program
• Jaime Hernandez
• Counselor
• Office of Student Financing

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Overview

• An Introduction to Mount St. Marys College
• Application Process
• Financing Your Education
• Nursing Programs at the Mount
• Details about the Traditional BSN program

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History of MSMC

• Private, Catholic, womens college
• Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet
• Challenge our students to make a difference in
  their own lives and in their communities
• Two exceptional campuses
• -Chalon est. 1925
• -Doheny est.1962

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Two Campuses one Mission

• 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 - A.D.N
• - Masters programs - MSN
• - Teachers credential -
  DPT
• -Weekend College

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Two Campuses one Mission
The Doheny Campus
The Chalon Campus
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Accreditation

• Accreditation
• Western Association of Schools and Colleges
• Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
• Approvals
• California Board of Registered Nursing

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Application Process

• Traditional BSN
• Complete Application
• Essay
• Personal statement- optional
• One Academic Reference
• Official college transcripts (from every college
  attended)
• GPA- 2.7 Cumulative, 2.5 Science
• 32 transferable units
• Application fee
• 20- online application

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Online Application

• We only accept online applications
• Go to www.msmc.la.edu
• Click on Admissions
• Nursing Transfer Student
• Apply Online
• Select the application for the BSN program
• The PDF of the application is able to be
  downloaded and printed from our website. The
  application fee if the PDF is submitted is 40.

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The Purpose of the BSN Program

• Develop critical thinking
• Ethical judgment
• Personal sensitivity
• Capacity for leadership
• Eligibility for licensing exam
• Eligibility for California Public Health
  Certificate

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The Roy Adaptation Model

• Developed by Sister Callista Roy CSJ, former
  chair of MSMC nursing department
• Used widely in the United States 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

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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
• 800-234-1597

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Transcripts

• We will need official transcripts from all the
  colleges attended, including
• Any community college attended
• Any university attended
• Foreign transcripts from study-abroad program
• Official Transcripts from all foreign study
• Transcripts from vocational program
• I.e. C.N.A, Massage, Phlebotomy, E.M.T
• Transcripts for all courses completed prior to
  deadline (including the preceding Fall)

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Application Deadlines

• February 1st
• Traditional BSN Transfer Pre-Nursing
  deadline
• The Mount only admits into this Nursing program
  in the Fall

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Financing YourEducation
Nursing Students

• Presented By
• Jaime Hernandez

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Applying For Financial Aid

• Apply for financial aid every year after January
  1st.
• Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student
  Aid (FAFSA)
• Deadline is March 2nd.

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The Free Application For Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA)

• Apply online www.fafsa.ed.gov
• Send to the Federal Processor by
• Mail Federal Student Aid Programs P.O. Box 4001,
  Mt. Vernon, IL 62864-8601
• E-mail www.ed.gov/studentaid.
• 3-4 weeks paper process time
• 1-2 weeks electronic process time
• Include Mount St. Marys School Code 001243 so
  we receive your FAFSA information.

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You Will Receive a Financial Aid Offer from the
Student Financing Office Once we have received

• Your Student Aid Report from the Federal
  Processor
• Any supplemental information that has been
  requested
• Notification of your official acceptance into the
  program

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Financing your Education for B.S.N Students

• Grants
• Pell (up to 4731)
• Cal Grants (up to 9708)
• Merit Awards
• Outside Scholarships
• Stafford Loans
• Parent Plus Loan
• Alternative Financing
• TMS payment plan (see business office for more
  information 310-954-4040)
• Alternative loans (Credit Check)

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Grants

• Pell Grants
• Based on need as determined by the Federal
  Government as well as enrollment status.
• Up to 4310

• Cal Grants
• Based on need and GPA as determined by CSAC.
• Separate application required.
• www.csac.ca.gov
• Up to 9708

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Merit Awards

• Merit Awards Upon application to the Mount, you
  will be considered for a merit award based upon
  your academic achievement.
• Awarded by the Admissions Department.

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Outside Scholarships

• Outside Scholarships These funds are not
  associated with MSMC. Outside organizations
  award these funds to students and are coordinated
  with students financial aid award.
• Students research and apply on their own.

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Stafford Loans

• Subsidized Loans Need based loans. Government
  pays interest while student is in school.
• Unsubsidized Loans Not need based loans.
  Borrower pays interest six months after he/she
  has graduated.
• Guaranteed Deferrable
• Must be enrolled ½ time

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Stafford Loans

• Unsubsidized Loans
• (Independent students only)
• Up to 4000 Fresh/Soph
• Up to 5000 Junior/Senior

• Subsidized Loans
• Up to 3500 Freshman
• Up to 4500 Sophomore
• Up to 5500 Junior/Senior

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Independent Student

• 24 years of age or older.
• Is working on a masters or doctorate program.
• Married
• Have children who receive more than ½ of their
  support from you.
• Have dependents other than children or spouse.
• Ward or dependent of the court.
• Veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.

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Parent Plus Loan

• Federal loan offered to parent.
• Based on credit.
• Student must be enrolled at least ½ time.
• Repayment begins after the loan is fully
  disbursed.
• If loan is rejected becomes an unsubsidized loan
  under student name.

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Alternative Financing

• TMS Payment Plan (see business office for more
  information 310-954-4040).
• Private Loans Credit based and sometimes
  require a credit worthy co-signer. Interest rates
  vary, depending on credit history. Repayment
  occurs six months after graduation.

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Friendly Reminders

• Complete your file early
• Keep copies!
• You must apply for financial aid every year!

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The Office of Student Financing

• Jaime Hernandez
• Counselor
• jhernandez_at_msmc.la.edu
• 12001 Chalon Rd Los Angeles, CA 90049
• M-Th 800am 500pm F 800am 400pm
• Tel [phone]
• Fax [phone]

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Purpose of BSN

• Develop critical thinking
• Ethical judgment
• Personal sensitivity
• Capacity for leadership
• Eligibility for licensing exam
• Eligibility for California Public Health
  Certificate

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ROY ADAPTATION MODEL

• Developed by Sister Callista Roy CSJ, former
  chair of MSMC 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.

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THREE NURSING PROGRAMS

• DOHENY
• Associate Degree in Nursing 2 to 3 years
• Evening classes, clinical classes on weekends
• Overall GPA of 2.5 or greater
• Science GPA of 2.5 or greater
• Applicants are required to take the T.E.A.S exam.
  
• Starts in Fall and Spring

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THREE NURSING PROGRAMS

• DOHENY
• Accelerated BSN Program 12 months
• Bachelors Degree
• 46 units of pre-requisite courses
• Overall GPA of 3.0 or greater
• Starts Summer and Fall of each year

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CHALON CAMPUS

• RN TO BSN program 1 to 2 years
• Must be licensed / graduated from accredited
  college
• Overall GPA of 2.7
• Validation of clinical competence form
• N40 Roy adaptation model offered in summer and
  spring

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THREE NURSING PROGRAMS

• CHALON
• Traditional BSN Day Program 3 to 4 years
• Classes and Clinicals during daytime hours
• 32 prerequisite units
• Overall GPA of 2.7 or greater
• Science GPA of 2.5
• Starts in the Fall

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Pre-requisites

• Chemistry/ Physics
• Anatomy / lab
• Physiology / lab
• Microbiology/ lab
• Psychology
• Lifespan Developmental Psychology
• English 1A 1B
• Speech/Oral Communication
• Sociology
• Science courses must be completed within the past
  5 years

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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

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REQUIREMENTS

• Admission Requirement
• Grade of C or better in required classes
• No more than 1 pre-requisite repeat
• Test of Essential Academic Skills (T.E.A.S exam)
• www.atitesting.com
• Entrance Requirement
• Critical Thinking Test
• American Heart Association CPR card
• Annual PE, PPD, 2 MMR, TB, 3 Hep B Titer,
  Varicella Titer, Polio Series
• Auto, Drivers License, Auto Insurance
• Malpractice Insurance (20/yearly)
• Background check

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SOPHMORE NURSING

• Nursing Fundamentals Theory
• Nursing Fundamentals Clinical/Skills
• Pathophysiology
• Adult Med/Surg
• Roy Adaptation Theory

• Nutrition
• Moral Values or Ethics
• Religious Studies (RST)
• Art/ Music History
• Philosophical Ideas

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JUNIOR NURSING

• Childbearing
• Childhood
• Advanced Med/Surg
• Mental Health/Psychiatric
• Pharmacology

• Bioethics (upper-division)
• History
• Literature

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SENIOR NURSING

• Child to Elder Abuse
• Nursing Issues
• Nursing Research
• Public Health/ Community Health
• Leadership/ Management
• Gerontology
• Preceptorship

• Macroeconomics or Political Science
• Philosophy or RST

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Clinical Sites

• Cedar- Sinai Medical Center
• Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles
• Culver City School District
• Encino- Tarzana Medical Center
• Good Samaritan Hospital
• Harbor- UCLA Medical Center
• Hollywood/ Wilshire Health Center
• Jewish Family Services
• Kaiser Permanentee
• Little Company of Mary Hospital
• Motion Picture Television Fund
• Northridge Hospital Medical Center
• Presbytarian- Intercommunity Hospital

• Public Health Department
• San Pedro Peninsula Hospital
• Santa Monica/ UCLA Medical Center
• Sherman Oaks Hospital
• St. Johns Hospital
• Torrance Memorial Medical Center
• Trinity Care Hospice
• UCLA Medical Center
• UCLA Neuropsychiatric
• VA Medical Center- West LA

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Questions???

• Please email us at
• nursingadmission_at_msmc.la.edu
• Or call 213)477-2561