APPLYING TO A SELECTIVE ADMISSION PROGRAM Associate Degree

APPLYING TO A SELECTIVE ADMISSION PROGRAM Associate Degree Nursing

THE SELECTIVE ADMISSION SYSTEM How to setup your SAS Account . http: // www. bluegrass. kctcs. edu

THE SELECTIVE ADMISSION SYSTEM How to setup your SAS Account • Click on “Selective Admission Programs” • You must also submit a general admission application for the semester you wish to start the program. This is a separate process from your Selective Admission packet.

THE SELECTIVE ADMISSION SYSTEM How to setup your SAS Account • To create your account you will need to follow the “Selective Admission Account” link. • Check out the “Frequently Asked Questions” section or each selective program website.

THE SELECTIVE ADMISSION SYSTEM How to setup your SAS Account • Click “Create Account” link in order to begin setting up your account information. • If you have created an account in the past, you may simply use your username and password to login and update your information. • Please do not create duplicate accounts!

THE SELECTIVE ADMISSION SYSTEM How to setup your SAS Account • Use an e-mail address that you maintain regularly. • Any contact from BCTC regarding your application will be directed to the e-mail you provide here. • You will receive an email to validate your SAS account. • Check your junk e-mail folder in case you do not receive the e-mail in your inbox.

THE SELECTIVE ADMISSION SYSTEM How to setup your SAS Account • You may login to your account at any time in order to update this information. • Keep your information up to date to ensure that you will receive notification regarding your acceptance status.

THE SELECTIVE ADMISSION SYSTEM How to setup your SAS Account • Print the checklist provided on the Program Information & Interests page. • Please note that you may only apply for two programs per application year.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS Selective admission checklist • Selective admission checklists are unique for each program and must be included in your packet. • Your checklist must be filled out and signed to be accepted by the Office of Admissions.

The following guidelines are for Associate Degree Nursing applicants ONLY

THE SELECTIVE ADMISSION PACKET Document Requirements • Each document below must be included in your selective admission packet • The Associate Degree Nursing Checklist • An official high school transcript, if currently enrolled in high school • Official college transcripts from every college attended (except KCTCS) • Official National League for Nursing (NLN) PAX-RN Exam Scores • The pre-admission conference attendance form • GPA Recalculation Form (optional)

The following guidelines are for Advanced Standing Nursing applicants ONLY

THE SELECTIVE ADMISSION PACKET Document Requirements • Each document below must be included in your selective admission packet • The Advanced Standing Nursing Checklist • Official college transcripts from every college attended (except KCTCS) • Official National League for Nursing (NLN) PAX-RN Exam Scores • The pre-admission conference attendance form • GPA Recalculation Form (optional) • Letter to the admissions committee • Additional letters/faculty support based off of admit type, see checklist

THE SELECTIVE ADMISSION PACKET Document Requirements • The Office of Admissions will not accept copies of any documents other than approved international documents. • Documents should not be sent to the Office of Admissions separately. We cannot ensure they will be matched with your selective admission packet. This may result in your packet being incomplete and declined.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS High School transcripts A high school transcript or GED scores must meet the below criteria to be official: • the document must show a date of graduation or completion and • it must be stamped with the institution’s official seal or printed on the institution’s unique watermarked paper. • Home school transcripts must be notarized by a notary public. • International documents may be accepted as copies if in English and notarized by a notary public or signed by the Office of Admissions. • Transcripts stamped “issued to student” will be accepted as long as they meet the above criteria. •

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS • College transcripts must meet the below criteria to be official: College transcripts • The document must be stamped with the institution’s official seal or printed on the institution’s unique watermarked paper • Documents stamped “Issued to Student” will be considered official International college transcripts must be submitted as a course-bycourse evaluation through an approved agency. You may find a list of approved evaluation agencies at http: //www. naces. org/members. htm • Military Transcripts are considered college transcripts and must be turned in with the complete admission packet • Any college credit you have ever earned at an accredited institution must be turned in on an official transcript, including dual credit and study abroad, etc. •

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS Official NLN Scores • In order to be considered official, NLN scores must meet one of the following criteria: • Tests taken at BCTC’s testing center will be stamped with a seal • Outside testing centers can provide official copies by stamping or sealing their results or providing the results in a sealed institution envelope • Order a “duplicate score report” from the NLN website. When they email you the report, print the email from NLN and the score report to include with your packet.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ACT, SAT or COMPASS test scores ACT scores can be ordered from http: //www. act. org. SAT scores can be ordered at http: //www. collegeboard. org. IMPORTANT NOTE: Students’ whose first language is not English may be asked to take the ESL COMPASS exam. Please note that the ESL COMPASS scores will not be accepted for admission. You may request to take the regular COMPASS in the Advising & Assessment Center. • Test scores must meet the following criteria to be official: • They must be printed on the testing organization’s unique paper • Test results printed on an official high school transcript will be accepted as official. • If you are currently enrolled at a Kentucky Community and Technical College System school you can login to People. Soft and access any ACT or SAT scores that may be on file through your Student Services Center. These results may be printed and placed in your packet as official.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS Pre-admission conference attendance form • Your pre-admission conference attendance form must be filled out and signed in order to be accepted by the Office of Admissions. • Pre-admission conference forms from previous years will not be accepted. The pre-admission conference is an annual requirement.

G. P. A. RECALCULATION Qualifications • The course work must not be from a KCTCS school. Only college coursework from another college/university is eligible. • You must have at least 12 credit hours at a KCTCS school, 100 level or above, with at least 2. 0 GPA or higher. This does not include MA 108 or remedial coursework. • There must be a break of at least two years between previous college work and the more recent KCTCS college work. This means 2 Fall and Spring semesters. • Students who have earned an Associate or Bachelor degree from any college or university are not eligible for the GPA Recalculation Option. • Students seeking to bankrupt KCTCS coursework to improve their GPA will need to see the Records Office regarding process and eligibility.

SUBMITTING YOUR PACKET Application Deadlines The completed selective admission packet must be submitted to the Office of Admissions by the following dates: Associate Degree Nursing Fall 2017: March 1, 2017 Advanced Standing Nursing Spring 2017: November 15, 2016 Fall 2017: June 15, 2017

SUBMITTING YOUR PACKET Application Deadlines • You may turn your packet in at any Bluegrass Community and Technical College Campus • Extra processing time will apply to packets turned in at a campus other than Cooper Campus • To turn a packet in on Cooper Campus, you may visit: OB 119 or OB 202 A • To mail your packet, send to: Bluegrass Community and Technical College Selective Admissions Oswald Building 202 A 470 Cooper Drive Lexington, KY 40506 ** We HIGHLY advise tracking your shipment if you choose to mail your packet** To ensure delivery, please bring your packet to the Cooper Campus. Packets or documents submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.

PROGRAM ADMISSION Checking your status • After you have setup your SAS account and submitted your application packet, it can take 10 business days before your information is processed and displayed through your SAS account. You will receive an automated e-mail when your information is added and completed. • Your acceptance status is updated through your SAS account. You will not receive correspondence from the Office of Admissions through postal mail or telephone. • Please note that your SAS account will not show your acceptance status until all selections are approved through committee. • You will have two weeks to electronically accept your spot in the program or your alternate position through your SAS account. After two weeks, your position will be filled by another student.

PROGRAM ADMISSION Additional Paperwork Students that do not complete their acceptance paperwork by the required deadline will forfeit their place in the program. As a result, it is very important that you check your SAS account and ensure your information is up to date. It is your responsibility to ensure your acceptance paperwork is received. You have the option of declining your position. If you choose to do so, you may not reclaim your place in the program at a later date and will be required to re-apply. • Should you be accepted for admission or accepted as an alternate, you will complete your acceptance on your SAS account. • Additional paperwork is required by the program. Visit your program’s “Incoming Students” webpage to locate and complete the additional paperwork.

PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE Finding out your Status Step 1 Log into your SAS account by going to http: //bluegrass. kctcs. edu/sas/

PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE Finding out your Status Step 2 Click on the File Status tab. If an acceptance decision has been made, you will see a green bar at the top. Click on Please Review.

PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE What to do if you are Accepted Step 3 Please follow the steps on this page. Review the acceptance documentation and accept or decline your acceptance into the program. You will receive a confirmation email and will be directed to a confirmation screen.

PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE What to do if you are Accepted Step 4 If you accepted, you will still have the ability to decline. Click on Decline to forgo your spot in the program.

PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE What to do if you are an Alternate Follow Steps 1 & 2 Step 3 Please follow the steps on this page. Review the alternate acceptance documentation and accept or decline your alternate acceptance into the program. You will receive a confirmation email and will be directed to a confirmation screen.

PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE What to do if you are an Alternate Step 4 If you accepted your alternate spot, you will still have the ability to decline. Click on Decline to forgo your alternate spot in the program.

PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE Going from alternate to accepted If your status changes from alternate to accepted your SAS account will update accordingly. You will need to follow the steps to accept your spot in the program.

QUESTIONS Who to contact Questions concerning admission requirements to the program or discrepancies in your SAS account may be directed to: Kehla Vance kehla. vance@kctcs. edu Melissa Terry melissa. terry@kctcs. edu

Please take this opportunity to silence your phones. ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING PROGRAM Admission Process

ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE • Interim Assistant Dean, Nursing Division: • Tammy Liles • Program Coordinators, Associate Degree Nursing: • Lise Roemmele, Cooper Campus • Lise. roemmele@kctcs. edu • Dixie Webb, Lawrenceburg Campuses • Dixie. webb@kctcs. edu

ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING MISSION STATEMENT • In support of the BCTC mission of providing quality education and learning, the mission of the Associate Degree Nursing Program prepares program graduates to pass the National Council Licensure Examination to become registered nurses. The program curriculum combines general education and nursing education and is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and is approved by the Kentucky Board of Nursing. The program faculty support lifelong learning and workforce development through faculty efforts in continuing education and community service.

PRE-REQUISITE TO THE ADN PROGRAM • CPR for the healthcare provider • SRNA (Active Status on the Nurse Aide Registry) • Take the NLN PAX RN exam • Create a SAS account

PRE-REQUISITES COURSES FOR THE ADN PROGRAM • MAT 150 (College Algebra) or higher (Grade of “C” or better) • Will accept MA 111 • BIO 137 Anatomy & Physiology I (Grade of “C” or better) • PSY 110 General Psychology • Digital Literacy requirement

COMPUTER LITERACY EXAM FOR CREDIT • All Barnes and Noble bookstores sell vouchers for the IC 3 Fast. Track exam ($19. 95). The voucher must be purchased prior to scheduling a time to take the exam at a campus testing center. BCTC operates an Assessment and Testing Center on the Leestown campus. For more information: http: //bluegrass. kctcs. edu/~/media/Bluegrass/Academics/Digital. Literacy. Req uirement. ashx • To schedule a time to take the IC³ Fast. Track exam call: • Workforce Assessment & Testing: 859 -246 -6669 (or) • Sandra Muncy, Assessment/Testing Assistant: 859 -246 -6613

PAX-RN NLN TESTING • Test Registration Instructions • Go to www. registerblast. com/bluegrass/Exam • Click “General Information” and “Policies” for instructions • Online technical support is available through the following e-mail links: Info@registerblast. com; and support@registerblast. com • NLN exams must be scheduled two weeks in advance. Seats are limited, so register early • Cost of exam is $65. 00 • Refunds are not issued • Exam must be current within 3 years • Carefully read student acknowledgements • Print, read and bring confirmation e-mail to test

APPLICATION DEADLINES Initial Admission: March 1, 2016 Advanced Standing Deadline: • For Spring 2017 - November 15, 2016 (LPN or transfers) • For Fall 2017 – June 15, 2017(transfers or readmits only)

FIRST YEAR FIRST SEMESTER- FALL • NSG 101 (Nursing Practice I) • BIO 139** Anatomy & Physiology II • PSY 223 Developmental Psychology 9 4 3 • **Credits earned in biology that are 6 years or older must be updated.

FIRST YEAR-SECOND SEMESTER SPRING • NSG 210 Medical Surgical Nursing I • NSG 212 Behavioral Health Nursing • NSG 215 Pharmacology • ENG 101 Writing I • Communication Course (COM 181, 252, 281) 6 3 1 3 3

SECOND YEAR- THIRD SEMESTER FALL • NSG 220 Medical Surgical Nursing II • NSG 211 Maternal Newborn Nursing • BIO 225** Medical Microbiology • ENG 102* Writing II 6 3 4 3 **Credits earned in biology courses that are 6 years or older must be updated *ENG 102 Haggerty – APA focus

SECOND YEAR-FOURTH SEMESTER SPRING • NSG 230 Medical Surgical III • NSG 213 Pediatric Nursing • NSG 225 Pharmacology II • Heritage/Humanities course 6 3 1 3

ADVANCED STANDING APPLICANTS • Criteria to be considered Advanced Standing: • Graduated within three years of admission from a PN nursing program and holds a current active unrestricted practical nurse license. • Graduated more than three years prior to admission and verifies current employment as an LPN and holds a current unrestricted practical nurse license. Current employment is defined as one year of fulltime employment as an LPN within the last three years. • Currently enrolled practical nursing student within KCTCS with plans to graduate prior to Spring semester admission. • Enrolled and took nursing courses at BCTC or another college (approval from Coordinator) • LPN may receive nine (9) credit hours for Nursing 101 through advanced standing. To earn this credit they must meet one of the following:

PRE REQUISITES FOR LPN ONLY • MAT 150 (College Algebra) or higher (Grade of “C” or better) • Will accept MA 111 • BIO 137 Anatomy & Physiology I (Grade of “C” or better) • PSY 110 General Psychology • Digital Literacy requirement • PSY 223 Developmental Psychology • BIO 139 Anatomy & Physiology II (Grade of “C” or better) *Letter grade of “C” is required for all nursing courses, biology, and math courses.

LPN’S ONLY** FIRST YEAR- SPRING OR SUMMER SEMESTER • NSG 197 3 • NSG 212 3 • NSG 215 1 • ENG 101 3 • COMMUNICATION 3 • (COM 181, 252, 281)

**LPN’S ONLY SECOND YEAR- SECOND SEMESTER FALL • NSG 220 Medical Surgical Nursing II • NSG 211 Maternal Newborn Nursing • BIO 225** Medical Microbiology • ENG 102* Writing II 6 3 4 3 **Credits earned in biology courses that are 6 years or older must be updated *ENG 102 Haggerty – APA focus

LPN’S ONLY SECOND YEAR THIRD SEMESTER SPRING • NSG 230 Medical Surgical III • NSG 213 Pediatric Nursing • NSG 225 Pharmacology II • Heritage/Humanities course 6 3 1 3

PREFERENCE CATEGORIES • Bachelors Degree • Associate Degree • Credit Hours > 30 hours • Credit Hours> 15 hours • GPA • NLN PAX-RN Verbal score • NLN PAX-RN Comprehensive score

TECHNICAL STANDARDS • Visual acuity • Auditory perception • Gross and fine motor coordination • Communication skills • Intellectual and emotional function

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE PROGRAM • Immunizations: • Hepatitis B series • Tdap • Flu vaccine • MMR (2) • Varicella (2) • TB screening • Criminal Background Check • Drug Screening

FAQ • How long does it take to complete the ADN program? • Five semesters • Can I finish quicker if I take more nursing courses per semester? • No. Each nursing course must be taken prior to or concurrent with the semester sequence in which you are enrolled. • What grade do I need to make to pass a nursing course? • “C” = 77% • Do you accept nursing courses from other nursing programs? • If you have taken courses in another program, you must make an appointment with the Program Coordinator to review your transcript. • How many days per week do I need to be on campus? • Four days • What degree will I graduate with when I complete the program? • Associate in Applied Science- Nursing

FAQ CONTINUE • Where will I be able to work? • Hospitals, long term care facilities, clinics, home health • How many students does the program admit? • 90 at Cooper campus and 40 at Lawrenceburg campus • Can I work while I am in nursing school? • Yes, but it is not recommend to exceed 20 hours per week. • Where do we go to do clinicals? • Kentucky One Health, University of KY, Baptist Health Lexington, VA Medical Center

FAQ (continue) • What is the difference between a BSN nurse and ADN nurse? • There are three tracks to become a RN, BSN, ADN, Diploma. All three programs, graduates sit for the NCLEX exam and will become licensed as a RN • What does the job market look like for RN’s in the Bluegrass area? • In the past three years, >90% of our graduates were working as RN’s by six months post graduation. • Can I take some nursing courses prior to be accepted into the program? • No, you must be first accepted into the program before you can take any nursing courses. We encourage you to take the co-requisites prior to starting the program.

FAQ (continue) • Can I take any courses on-line? • Currently we do not have a long-distance program. Only the pharmacology courses will be done online. • Can I apply to the program before taking the pre-requisites courses? • Yes you can. You will be admitted on the contingency that the pre-requisites will be completed prior to starting the program. • How much does the nursing program cost? • Not including tuition, approximately $1300. In addition you will be required to purchase a wireless device, a standardized test , NCLEX prep resources, and a skills pack each semester.