West Shore Community College Nursing Program Application and Point Sheet

NAME_____________________________________ Student ID #_______________ Fall 2018

Section A- High School GPA or Calculated College GPA (Applicant to provide transcript)

Section B - HESI COMPOSITE SCORE (Average of English Composite & Math scores)

Section C – Bonus Points General Education College Coursework (Coursework transferable for BSN)

Section D- Work Experience/Allied Health/Certification

SECTION A + SECTION B + SECTION C + SECTION D + 2 POINTS = TOTAL POINTS

2 points

awarded for

applicants

who are In-

District

residents of

the College.

HIGH SCHOOL GPA (GED SCORE*) CALCULATED COLLEGE GPA

Use for less than 12 college credits USE FOR 12 COLLEGE CREDITS OR MORE

3.90 + 36 POINTS 3.90+ 40 POINTS TOTAL

3.80 - 3.89 34 POINTS 3.80 - 3.89 38 POINTS POINTS

3.70 - 3.79 32 POINTS 3.70 - 3.79 36 POINTS _____________

3.60 - 3.69 30 POINTS 3.60 - 3.69 34 POINTS (40 possible points)

3.50 - 3.59 28 POINTS 3.50 - 3.59 32 POINTS

3.40 - 3.49 26 POINTS 3.40 - 3.49 30 POINTS

3.30 - 3.39 24 POINTS 3.30 - 3.39 28 POINTS

3.20 - 3.29 22 POINTS 3.20 - 3.29 26 POINTS

3.10 - 3.19 20 POINTS 3.10 - 3.19 24 POINTS

3.00 - 3.09 18 POINTS 3.00 - 3.09 22 POINTS

2.50 - 2.99 16 POINTS 2.50 - 2.99 20 POINTS

* Please contact the Nursing Program Office (231) 843-5818 for more information if you have a GED and less than 12 College credits.

OR

HESI ADMISSIONS TEST SCORE

99 - 95 10 POINTS 94 - 90 8 POINTS 89 - 85 6 POINTS

84 - 80 4 POINTS 79 - 75 2 POINTS TOTAL POINTS_________ (10 points possible)

All courses in SECTION C are awarded 1 point for B- or B. Two points awarded for an A or A-.

ANP 230 ______ ENG 111______ CHM 107 ______ PSY 161______

ANP 231 ______ BIO 232 ______

TOTAL POINTS ___________ (12 points possible)

Health Care Work Experience (Letter must be on letterhead with experience in direct care in past 3 years)

6 months – 1 year work experience ______ (2 points) 1- 2 years work experience ______ (4 points)

2+ years work experience______ (6 points) (Applicant to provide letter from employer verifying length of employment & duties)

Allied Health Class w/o CENA cert. ______ (2 points)

Current CENA/MA/EMT certification (must provide copy of certification) ______(4 points)

TOTAL POINTS________(10 points possible)

Check One:

___ Use all college classes ___ Use only college classes within last 8 years (from F 2009 forward)

Student Criminal Background Disclosure Statement To be Retained by the Educational Institution

Student Name: ________________________________________ Date of Birth: ________________ Educational Institution Name: ________________________________________________________ Training Program: _________________________________________________________________ 1. I certify that I have not been convicted of a crime or offense that prohibits me from being granted

clinical privileges in a long-term care setting as required by P.A. 27, 28 and 29 of 2006 within the applicable time period prescribed by each crime.

______________________________________ _ _________________________ Signature of Student Date 2. I certify that I have not been the subject of an order or disposition under the Code of Criminal

Procedure dealing with findings of “not guilty by reason of insanity” for any crime. ______________________________________ _ _________________________ Signature of Student Date 3. I certify that I have not been the subject of a state or federal agency substantiated finding of patient

or resident neglect, abuse or misappropriation of property or any activity that caused my nurse aide certification to be “flagged.”

______________________________________ _ _________________________ Signature of Student Date 4. I have listed below all offenses for which I have been convicted, including all terms and conditions

of sentencing, parole and probation and any substantiated finding of patient or resident neglect, abuse or misappropriation of property.

______________________________________ _ _________________________ Signature of Student Date

Conviction/Offense Date of Conviction/Finding

City State Sentence Date of Discharge

5. I certify that I have reviewed the list of prohibited offenses as defined in P.A. 27, 28 and 29, and

that the above list of my convictions and/or substantiated findings of patient or resident neglect, abuse or misappropriation of property (if any) is true, correct and complete to the best of my knowledge. I also understand that if the information is not accurate or complete, my clinical privileges will be withdrawn immediately. I understand that the facility or educational program denying my privileges based on information retained through a background check is provided immunity from any action brought by a Student due to the decision to remove clinical privileges.

______________________________________ _ _________________________ Signature of Student Date

Ferris State University College of Health Professions

NURSING – Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree-BSN West Shore Community College

RN to BSN Completion Track Semester 1 (Summer)

CR Semester 2 (Fall)

CR

ENG 111 English Composition I PSY 161 Introduction to Psychology

3 3 6

ANP 230 Anatomy & Physiology I

MTH 121 Intermediate Algebra

WSCC Cultural Enrichment or

Global Consciousness PHL 104 Bio Ethics

4 4 3 3

14

Semester 3 (Winter) CR Semester 4 (Summer) CR

ANP 231 Anatomy & Physiology II ENG 112 English Composition II PSY 266 Social Psychology SPE 110 Interpersonal Communication

4 3 3 3

13

WSCC Cultural Enrichment

Global Consciousness Elective

BIO 232 Elementary Microbiology

3 4 7

Semester 5 (Fall) CR

Semester 6 (Winter) CR

NUR 110 Fundamentals of Nursing Theory

NUR 111 Fundamentals of Nursing Clinical

NUR 136 Pharmacology for Nurse

POL 151 American National Government

4 3 3 3

13

NUR 160 Medical Surgical Nursing I NUR 161 Medical Surgical Nursing I Clinical NUR 170 Obstetrics & Pediatrics Theory NUR 171 Obstetrics & Pediatrics Clinical WSCC Upper Level Cultural Enrichment Ferris

3 3 3 1 3

13

Semester 7(Summer) CR

Semester 8 (Fall) CR

ENG 321 Advanced Composition COHP 350 Health Care Statistics

3 3 6

NUR 220 Mental Health Nursing NUR 221 Mental Health Nursing NUR 240 Medical Surgical Nursing II NUR 241 Medical Surgical Nursing II Clinical NUR 320 RN to BSN Skills Acquisition

3 1 3 4 3

14

Semester 9 (Winter) (Summer)

NUR 254 Professional Issues in Nursing NUR 255 Professional Issues in Nursing Lab NUR 258 Medical Surgical Nursing Theory III NUR 259 Medical Surgical Nursing III Clinical NURS 324 Transition to Profess Nursing Graduate ADN

3 1 3 4 3

14

SUMMER NCLEX EXAM

COHP 450 Evidenced Based health Practice

3

3

Completion Schedule-Part Time

Semester 10 Semester 11

NURS 310 Population Based Health Promo

NURS 3xx Elective

3 3 6

NURS 340 Community Nursing

NURS 440 Leadership in Nursing

3 3 6

Semester 12

NURS 450 Nursing Capstone

NURS 495 Senior Capstone Leadership Practicum

BSN Graduation

3 4 7

Alternative Completion Schedule-Part Time

Semester 10 Semester 11

NURS 310 Population Based Health Promo

NURS 3xx Elective

NURS 340 Community Nursing

3 3 3 9

NURS 440 Leadership in Nursing NURS 450 Nursing Capstone

NURS 495 Senior Capstone Leadership Practicum

BSN Graduation

3 3 4

10

NURSING APPLICATION CHECKLIST

Before submitting your Nursing Program Application, please be sure ALL the documentation listed below is included. Application period is January 1 – March 1 for admission beginning in the fall 2018.

Submit an admission application to West Shore Community College available on line @

https://my.westshore.edu/ICS/Admissions/1

Eligibility for Math 120 as evidenced by (one of the following) MTH 051/MTH 098 with a C (2.0) or better; MTH 120 with a C (2.0) or higher or transfer equivalent; Appropriate placement test scores within the last five (5) years.

Eligibility for ENG 111 as evidenced by

English Comp I with a C (2.0) or better or equivalent transfer credit; Appropriate placement test scores within the last five (5) years.

Submit ANY and ALL OFFICIAL high school and college transcript(s) to Student Services.

Address: West Shore Community College 3000 N. Stiles Road, Scottville, MI 49454.

GPA calculation sheet required with a WSCC advisor’s signature if more than one college was attended. Calculation sheet available from an advisor.

Must have a minimum overall GPA of a 2.5 or better in coursework prior to making application.

THEN

Submit the Nursing Application Form, and all necessary documentation, to Student Services.

Attach proof of Completed HESI test. Must score a 75 or higher. May only take the test twice.

Take the Medical Math Test: Must score 100% (three tries/application year allowed). Letter of proof of passage must be submitted with your application. Letters can be obtained through the Nursing Department if original was not retained. Passage of the Medical Math Test is good for two years. We offer a Medical Math review online, through Canvas, and it is free of charge. If interested, please contact Wanell Cabot (231) 843-5818, wkcabot@westshore.edu for details.

Attach, if pertinent, verification of direct care (employment) within the past 3 years. For example, a letter from

an employer on agency letterhead indicating employment dates and job responsibilities.

Attach signed criminal background disclosure form.

Attach completed point sheet and any certifications. Please Note: While the total points for entrance into the Nursing Program changes each year, the students accepted in the Fall 2017 Nursing Program had point scores of 37 and above. Achieving this score does not guarantee admission into the Nursing Program, but does act as a guide for those applying. Student Services will accept only completed packets. If any of the above items are missing, the application may be considered incomplete and will not be considered for acceptance. COLLEGE PLACEMENT and HESI tests & scores can be retrieved in the Testing Center (231.843.5528). Picture ID must be presented.

Important Notes

To All WSCC 1st Level Nursing Applicants

Thank you for considering the West Shore Community College Nursing Program. As

you consider making application to the program, we would like you to know we care about

our students and support them in their journey to be an excellent nurse. If accepted, you

would be joining a program with a rich heritage of nursing graduates since 1982.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the WSCC Admissions Office is in

receipt of all required admissions documentation.

1. You must have an Application for Admission to West Shore Community

College on file to be considered for admission to the Nursing Program.

2. If you are interested in the Academic Progression Program (BSN) please

make an appointment today with student services for advising at

231.843.5510 or call the nursing office at 231.843.5818 – space is limited.

3. All students applying for the WSCC Nursing Program, must submit an

application packet yearly between January 1st and March 1st. Only

completed application packets will be considered. Please refer to the

Nursing application check list for pertinent information.

4. Your high school or GED transcripts must be on file with the WSCC

Admissions Office prior to action being taken on your application. Be sure

your high school transcript is complete, showing all eight semesters.

5. You must have official copies of any and all post-secondary education

transcripts forwarded to the WSCC Admissions Office prior to action being

taken on your application.

6. HESI Test: To schedule your HESI test, please contact the Learning and Testing Center at: 231.843.5528 or email: testingcenter@westshore.edu. The cost of this test is $62 and can only be taken twice.

7. Medical Math Test: You must score 100% and submit your “letter of proof” with your application packet. You are allowed three chances to achieve your 100% per year. To schedule your Medical Math Test, please contact the Learning and Testing Center at: 231.843.5528. Passage of the Medical Math Test is good for two years. Success letters can be picked up at the Nursing Department located in the Technical Center. Please call ahead to Wanell Cabot, 231.843.5818 to ensure your letter is ready for pickup.