TRADITIONAL BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING INFORMATION SESSION M OUNT S T. M ARY ’ S C OLLEGE.

TRADITIONAL BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

INFORMATION SESSION

MOUNT ST. MARY’S COLLEGE

Presenters

Jaime HernandezCounselor, Office of Student Financing

Christine D. VillalpandoTransfer Admission Counselor, Office of Admission

Elizabeth YoungProgram Coordinator, Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Overview

An Introduction to Mount St. Mary’s College

Financing Your Education

Admission Process

Details about the Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing program

About Mount St. Mary’s College

Private, Catholic, women’s college

Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet

The first baccalaureate of science in nursing program in California was established at Mount St. Mary’s College, graduating its first class in 1952

Challenge our students to make a difference in their own lives and in their communities

Two campuses: Chalon & Doheny

Two Campuses, One Mission

The Doheny CampusThe Chalon Campus

Accreditation Western Association of

Schools and Colleges Commission on Collegiate

Nursing Education

Approvals California Board of

Registered Nursing

Accreditation

JAIME HERNANDEZCounselor, Office of Student Financing

Financing Your Education

Traditional Bachelor of Science in

Nursing

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.

Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Apply online: www.fafsa.ed.gov

Send to the Federal Processor by Mail:

Federal Student Aid ProgramsP.O. Box 4001Mt. 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. Mary’s School Code: 001243 so we receive your FAFSA information.

A Financial Aid Offer will be sent once the Office of Student Financing receives:

Your Student Aid Report from the Federal Processor

Any supplemental information that has been requested

Notification of your official acceptance into the program

Pell Grants Cal Grants

● Based on “need” as determined by the Federal Government as well as enrollment status.

● Up to $5550

● Based on “need” and GPA as determined by CSAC.

● Separate application required.

● www.csac.ca.gov● Up to $9708

Grants

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

Subsidized LoansUnsubsidized

Loans

Up to $3500 Freshman

Up to $4500 Sophomore

Up to $5500 Junior/Senior

Up to $4000 Freshman/Sophomore

Up to $5000 Junior/Senior

*Independent students only

Stafford Loans

Outside Scholarships

Outside Scholarships:

● These funds are not associated with MSMC. Outside organizations award these funds to students and are coordinated with student’s financial aid award.

● Students research and apply on their own.

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.

Independent Student

24 years of age or olderEnrolled in a master’s or doctorate programMarriedHave children who receive more than ½ of

their support from youHave dependents other than children or

spouseWard or dependent of the courtVeteran of the U.S. Armed Forces

Merit Awards

Merit Awards:

●Upon application to MSMC, you will be considered for a merit award based upon your academic achievement

●Awarded by the Admissions Department

● Eligible amount $5,000 - $10,000

●GPA minimum requirement 3.0

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.

Friendly Reminders

Complete your file early

Keep copies!

You must apply for financial aid every year!

The Office of Student Financing

Jaime Hernandez, Counselor

[email protected]

12001 Chalon Rd Los Angeles, CA 90049 M-Th: 8:00am – 5:00pm F: 8:00am – 4:00pm

Tel: (310) 954-4190 Fax: (310) 954-4199

CHRISTINE D. VILLALPANDO

Transfer Admission Counselor, Office of Admission

Admission

Facts Regarding Admission

There are only 10 spaces available for transfer students

The Office of Admission receives over 251 applications for these few spaces, therefore all applications must be complete and all application materials received on or before the deadline. No exceptions will be made.

Common issues thatdisqualify candidates:

Missing or late transcripts

Not submitting up-to-date transcripts

Missing or late letters of reference

Reactivation forms without Prerequisite Checklist and updated Personal Statement

Complete Application

Online Application submitted by February 1st Essay Optional Personal Statement One Academic Reference Official college transcripts (from every college attended)

GPA- 3.0 Cumulative, 2.7 Science 32 transferable units(All prerequisites must be

completed prior to applying for Fall Semester) Application fee: $20 online

*MSMC only admits for the Fall or every year*

Online Application

We encourage online applications www.msmc.la.edu

Click on Admissions Nursing Transfer Student Bachelor Degree in Nursing box Click Here to Apply

The PDF of the application is able to be downloaded and printed from our website. The application fee if the PDF is submitted is $50.

Transcripts

Official transcripts from ALL colleges attended 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)

International Transcripts

If you attended college outside the United States, you need to submit:

A comprehensive international transcript evaluation

An official, foreign transcript

The recommended evaluation service is Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute

www.acei1.com800-234-1597

Articulation Agreements

Resource available through our website to inform you of community college classes that meet our prerequisites.

Go to www.msmc.la.edu Click on Admissions Nursing Transfer Students Bachelor Degree in Nursing Left side of the page: Articulation Agreements Choose school

Kaplan Exam

Required for all direct to program candidates

Offered on campus to qualified candidates after the application deadline

Covers the following sections:→Reading→ Writing → Math→ Science

Pre-Nursing Option

Candidates have not finished all prerequisite courses and would like to finish them at MSMC

Students will take classes over the course of one academic year and be eligible for admission the following fall

Does not guarantee admission to the BSN program, however, more spaces are available for pre-nursing students

Repeat Policy And Expiration Rule

●A student may repeat a prerequisite course no more than once

Failure (C- and below) of any two required prerequisite courses or one course twice renders an applicant ineligible for the Nursing programs at Mount St. Mary’s College

Science courses are only valid for 5 years

Additional Nursing Programs

Associate Degree in Nursing● Doheny Campus● Evening classes, clinical classes on weekends● Overall GPA of 2.7 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

Additional Nursing Programs

RN to BSN Completion Program – 12months ● 21 units of nursing curriculum

● 3-18 units depending on admittance to Direct or Pre-Nursing option

● Overall GPA of 2.8 or greater

● Starts Spring and Fall of each year

Additional Nursing Programs

Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing● Doheny Campus● Must have a Bachelors Degree in any discipline ● 46 units of pre-requisite courses● Overall GPA of 3.0 or greater● Starts Summer and Fall of each year

Options through TBSN

LVN to RN option Must hold LVN license, have taken all prerequisites, and:

Religious Studies Philosophy- Moral Values Art or Music Minimum 3.0 GPA Pass 4 Challenge Exams with a score of 75% on each

RN to BSN program – 1 to 2 yearsMust hold RN licenseMust have graduated from accredited college with an AD.NValidation of clinical competence formN40 Roy adaptation model – offered in summer and spring

30 Unit Option - LVNs

Non-Degree OptionAllows NCLEX-RN exam after completing 26 units of required courses.

Notes:● May not be endorsed by other states

● May limit opportunities for career advancement

● Does not receive a degree from MSMC

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 ours.”

Please remember…

Questions?

For appointments please:

Email [email protected]

or

Call (213)477-2561

ELIZABETH YOUNGProgram Coordinator

BSN Program Overview

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

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

Prerequisites

Chemistry/ Physics*Anatomy with lab*Physiology with lab*Microbiology with lab*PsychologyLifespan Developmental PsychologyEnglish 1A English 1BSpeech/Intro to Public SpeakingSociology

*Science courses must be completed within the past 5 years

Admission Requirements

Entrance Requirements

● Grade of “C” or better in required classes

● No more than 1 prerequisite repeat

● Kaplan Exam

● Critical Thinking Test● American Heart

Association CPR card● Annual PE, PPD, 2 MMR,

TB, 3 Hep B & Titer, Varicella Titer, Polio Series

● Auto, Driver’s License, Auto Insurance

● Malpractice Insurance ($20/yearly)

● Background check

Requirements

General Studies Courses Nursing Courses

Intro Christian Ethics or Moral Values

Religious Studies

Art/ Music History

Intro to NursingFundamentals of

Nursing/RoyPathophysiologyPharmacology I Pharmacology IIAdult Med/ Surgical IFundamental Nursing Skills Nutrition

SOPHMORE YEAR

General Studies Courses Nursing Courses

Biomed Issues in Christian Ethics or Bioethics(Upper Division)

HistoryLiterature

Integrative Theory/Practice

Palliative Care Adult Med/Surgical II Childbearing Families

and Women’s Health Children and Families Mental Health

JUNIOR YEAR

General Studies Courses Nursing Courses

Economics or Political Science

Philosophical Ideas

Religious Studies or Philosophy

Evidence – Based Practice

Leadership/Health Policy

GerontologyTransition to

Professional Practice Community/Public

Health Adv. Health

Assessment

SENIOR YEAR

Clinical Sites

Cedar- Sinai Medical Center Children’s 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 Permanente Little Company of Mary Hospital Motion Picture & Television Fund Northridge Hospital Medical

Center Presbyterian- Intercommunity

Hospital

Public Health Department San Pedro Peninsula Hospital Santa Monica/ UCLA Medical

Center Sherman Oaks Hospital St. John’s Hospital Torrance Memorial Medical

Center Trinity Care Hospice UCLA Medical Center UCLA Neuropsychiatric VA Medical Center- West LA

QUESTIONS?