enrollment policies and application forms · the mission of the merced college registered nursing...

Revised November 2019

Application for Fall 2020 & Spring 2021

Submit your completed application to the Allied Health Office, Room 126. Your application will ONLY be accepted during the dates/times listed below and based on whether you are a new applicant or re‐

applicant.

Re‐Applicant – this means you applied in 2019 and your application was processed and accepted (not sent back to you for any reason). Therefore, the Allied Health Office will have your previous application on file. Applicants applying to the program a second time or more must submit pages 26, 27, 28 & 40. The Allied Health Office has your file from the previous years’ selection. However, the applicant will be responsible for updating any other information that may change their point total and must comply with local and/or state requirements. Refer to page 9. Notice to Re‐applicants: Read through the entire application carefully. The point criteria has changed for both Criteria I and Criteria III since the 2019 application period. We will honor all points re‐applicants qualified for in their 2019 application. If the point criteria change causes your total points to decrease, then your points from the previous application will still apply. Should you feel you could earn more points with these changes, you will need to submit the appropriate pages and documentation as instructed.

NEW Applicant – this means you did NOT apply in 2019 or if you did

apply or re‐apply, your application was not accepted and mailed back to

you. Therefore, the Allied Health Office DOES NOT have your application

on file.

Enrollment Policies AND Application & Forms

Application & Forms begin on page 26

Application & Forms must be printed single‐sided – no exceptions

Mailed applications will NOT be accepted.

Re‐Applicants & LVN to RN Pathway Applicants ONLY

Wednesday, May 6, 2020

8:30am – 1:00pm

NEW Applicants ONLY

Friday, May 1, 2020

8:30am – 1:00pm

RN Program Application – Revised November 2019

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Table of Contents

Preface ........................................................................................................................................... 2 Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 3 Merced College .............................................................................................................................. 3 Mission ........................................................................................................................................... 3 Program Goals ................................................................................................................................ 3 Aggregate Program Outcomes ....................................................................................................... 4 Program Student Learning Outcomes ........................................................................................... 5 Associate of Science Breadth Requirements ................................................................................. 7 Prerequisites Comparison Grid ...................................................................................................... 8 Program Application Process ......................................................................................................... 9 Minimum Qualifications for Application ................................................................................... 9 Multiple Applications ................................................................................................................ 9 Selection Process ....................................................................................................................... 9 Requirements for Accepted Applicants Only .......................................................................... 10 Pre‐Assessment Testing Requirement .................................................................................... 10 LVN to RN Pathway .................................................................................................................. 10 LVN to RN “30 Unit Option” .................................................................................................... 11 Transfer .................................................................................................................................... 11 Minimum Requirements for Selection ......................................................................................... 12 Step by Step Procedure for Application ....................................................................................... 13 Acceptance ................................................................................................................................... 15 General Information for Nursing Applicants ................................................................................ 16 Appendices ................................................................................................................................... 19 Core Performance Standards .................................................................................................. 20 Reporting License Discipline and Convictions ......................................................................... 21 Grid of Comparable Prerequisite Courses ............................................................................... 25

Application Forms and Helpful Tips ........................................................................... 26 Check‐Off Sheet ........................................................................................................................... 27 Registered Nursing Program Application ..................................................................................... 28 Prerequisite Course Form ............................................................................................................ 29 Transcript Request ....................................................................................................................... 30 Acknowledgement of Student Responsibilities ........................................................................... 31 Point Criteria Summary ................................................................................................................ 32 Scoring Rubric .............................................................................................................................. 33 Criteria I ........................................................................................................................................ 34 Criteria II ....................................................................................................................................... 35 Criteria III ...................................................................................................................................... 36 Criteria IV ..................................................................................................................................... 37 Criteria V ...................................................................................................................................... 39 Applicant Notification Alert (For Application) .............................................................................. 40 Applicant Notification Alert (For Applicant’s Reference) ............................................................. 41



Preface The Registered Nursing Application Handbook is revised annually and is designed to provide information that will assist the applicant in becoming better acquainted with the policies and procedures governing entry into the nursing programs. As it is revised annually, the applicant is responsible for determining how the revisions, if any, would affect their application. The RN Admission Selection Criteria are approved by the College’s Curriculum Committee and Board of Trustees. These requirements are part of a statewide plan coordinated through the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office. The Merced College Catalog contains information about academic policies and course descriptions. It should be read in conjunction with this Handbook and is available online at http://catalog.mccd.edu/. The Merced College reserves the right to revise A.S. Degree Requirements and the selection procedure at any point. It is the applicant’s responsibility to stay informed of the specific requirements and selection procedure for which they will be evaluated.

Program planning, advising, and career counseling are provided by the Guidance and Counseling Division. We urge the applicant to utilize their services early on in the career planning process. Appointments for counseling may be scheduled by calling (209) 381‐6478. Allied Health Counselors are located in the Counseling and Guidance Area (Lesher Student Services Building ‐ 2nd Floor). The application, selection, and admission processes for the nursing programs are coordinated by the Allied Health Division.



Introduction

Merced College

Merced College, founded in 1962, is a two year community college located in the central San Joaquin Valley. The College’s mission, vision, core values and beliefs, and institutional student learning outcomes acknowledge the importance of meeting the needs of our students and contributing to an educated community.

Mission Growing our community through education and workforce training:

‐ lifelong learning ‐ basic skills ‐ career technical education ‐ transfer ‐ degree/certificate programs

Ensuring student success through equitable access, continuous quality improvement, institutional, and student achievement. The mission of the Merced College Registered Nursing Program is to prepare our students for careers as professional Registered Nurses that will best serve the community to a recognized standard of excellence. The Merced College Registered Nursing program focuses on 1) student success; 2) cultural diversity; 3) interrelationships of life experiences and knowledge; by providing a continually improving educational program which is accredited by the California Board of Registered Nursing. The Merced College Registered nurse graduate is educated for full participation in the life of the community, both professionally and as a citizen, and is instilled with a commitment to continued professional growth and lifelong learning.

Program Goals The Program Goals of the Merced Nursing Program reflect the mission of the program and align with those of Merced College and include:

1. Obtain licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse through successful completion of the

NCLEX‐RN® Examination.

2. Function as a beginning nurse in acute, intermediate, long‐term, and ambulatory healthcare settings.

3. Utilize best practices as the foundation for the delivery of health care to the patient and family.

4. Contribute to quality improvement of health care to support quality, safe, patient‐centered nursing care.

5. Incorporate lifelong professional and personal development as part of one’s identity as a nurse.



Aggregate Program Outcomes

To measure success, the Merced ADN Program expects to attain the following aggregate program outcomes:

1. Eighty percent of students will complete the program within 150% of the length of the program.

2. The pass rate of first‐time NCLEX‐RN® test takers will be at or above the national mean. Eighty percent of graduates will be working in a Registered Nurse position or enrolled in a higher degree nursing program within one year after graduation. Eighty percent of graduates surveyed will report satisfied or very satisfied with the education they received in Merced’s Nursing Program.

3. Eighty percent of employers surveyed will report agree or strongly agree the education

the new graduates received at Merced’s Nursing Program provided them with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to perform well on initial employment.



Program Student Learning Outcomes

Faculty believe in the importance of incorporating professional standards, guidelines, and competencies as the basis for the nursing curriculum. The program must reflect current nursing practice. To this end, a rigorous and thorough examination of the current literature on nursing practice and nursing education was conducted. These findings guided the development of the program student learning outcomes. Additionally, faculty examined the current healthcare environment in the Merced area. The program student learning outcomes, along with their related competencies, reflect the expected behaviors of the graduates of Merced’s Nursing Program. Therefore, these program student learning outcomes are used to organize the curriculum, and guide all activities related to the teaching/learning process, including delivery of instruction and evaluation of student progress. The six student program learning outcomes are: 1. Provide quality, safe, patient‐centered nursing care through evidence‐based practice.

2. Participate in collaborative relationships with members of the interdisciplinary team to provide and improve patient care.

3. Engage in critical thinking skills and strategies and clinical reasoning necessary to provide quality patient care.

4. Provide leadership in a variety of healthcare settings for diverse patient populations.

5. Use information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision‐making.

6. Function as a competent nurse assimilating all professional, ethical, and legal principles. The documentation from which these program student learning outcomes flow is presented in the next section. The Program Student Learning Outcomes align with Institutional Student Learning Outcomes as follows: 1. Provide quality, safe, patient‐centered nursing care through evidence‐based practice. Merced

College outcome related to cognition: Assess the impact of science and technology on the world. Patient‐centered relates to Merced College’s outcome related to Global & Community Consciousness: Distinguish and understand diverse cultures.

2. Participate in collaborative relationships with members of the interdisciplinary team to provide and improve patient care. Merced College outcome related to communication such as: Read and analyze written communication appropriate to the subject and Comprehend, analyze, and utilize aural and visual communication in its various modes.

3. Engage in critical thinking skills and strategies and clinical reasoning necessary to provide quality

patient care. Merced College outcome related to Use Critical thinking skills to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate ideas and information.



4. Provide leadership in a variety of healthcare settings for diverse patient populations. Merced

College outcome related to Personal development and life‐long learning: Demonstrate self‐management, maturity, and growth through practices that promote physical, mental, and emotional well‐being, such as: Analyze and apply interpersonal skills.

5. Use information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support

decision‐making. Merced College outcome related to communication such as: Comprehend, analyze, and utilize aural and visual communication in its various modes.

6. Function as a competent nurse assimilating all professional, ethical, and legal principles. Merced

College outcome related to Personal development and life‐long learning: Demonstrate self‐management, maturity, and growth through practices that promote physical, mental, and emotional well‐being, such as: Demonstrate an understanding of life‐long learning (professional principle) and Evaluate and adhere to professional and ethical standards.

Sequencing of Courses

The program is designed to culminate in these student learning outcomes. Therefore, each course is leveled based on these outcomes as well as populations of patients. The sequencing of courses reflects higher cognitive levels, a different patient population, and/or more complexity in patient care provided in a variety of healthcare settings. Patricia Benner’s Model of Novice to Expert is used in the development of the professional nurse. Courses build to assist students with their journey to advanced beginner by graduation, prepared to become competent nurses as they experience their first two years of practice (Benner, Tanner, & Chesla, 2009).



Copied from the MC 2019‐2020 Catalog https://www.mccd.edu/getstarted/catalog/mc‐catalog‐2019‐2020.pdf Required Courses (non-nursing): (9 Units) Required courses (non-nursing) which also fulfil A.S. Breadth requirements: COMM - 01 Fundamentals of Speech ....................................................................3 or COMM - 01H Honors Fundamentals of Speech .....................................................3 or COMM - 04 Small Group Discussion and Problem Solving ....................................3 or COMM - 05 Interpersonal Communication .............................................................3 SOC - 01 Introduction to Sociology ........................................................................3 or SOC - 02 Contemporary Social Problems .............................................................3 or SOC - 03 Marriage and the Family ........................................................................3 or ANTH - 02 Sociocultural Anthropology ..................................................................3 PSYC - 01A Introduction to Psychology ................................................................3 or PSYC - 01AH Honors Introduction to Psychology .................................................3 or PSYC - 09 Human Development ...........................................................................3 or CLDV - 09 Human Development ...........................................................................3

Note: Students are encouraged to meet with a counselor to ensure all other graduation breadth requirements have been met to complete an AS Degree in Nursing. Required Courses (nursing): (41 Units) First Semester REGN - 15 Foundations of Nursing ……………………………………………....9 REGN - 18 Pharmacology in Nursing Practice .................................................3

Second Semester REGN - 24 Acute Medical/Surgical and Nursing of the Childbearing Family...10

Third Semester REGN - 34 Advanced Medical/Surgical Nursing and Pediatric Nursing ..........10

Fourth Semester REGN - 44 Acute Medical/Surgical Nursing and Mental Health Nursing ..........9 Prerequisite for Admission: (19-20 Units) Additional BRN Requirement: (3 Units) Completion of MCCD-GE Breadth pattern: (23 Units) CSU-General Education Breadth Certification Requirements Double Counting: (15 Units) Total: (71-72 Units)

Competencies as Required by Merced College for Graduation: Reading Competency: Students must receive a grade of "C" or better in ENGL-01A or the equivalent. Writing Competency: Students must receive a grade of "C" or better in ENGL-01A, or the equivalent. Math Competency: Students must receive a grade of "C" or better in MATH-C, MATH- 61, MATH-62, or a grade of "C" or better in any course which has the prerequisite of Math C, or the equivalent.



Prerequisites Comparison Grid

This grid (refer to page 25) represents catalog lower division pre/corequisite coursework preparation for admission to the Registered Nursing Program at Merced College. It is published for informational purposes only. Although every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy, errors do occur. This is not considered an irrevocable contract between Merced College and the student. Final acceptance of lower division pre/corequisite courses will be determined by the Nursing Department Admissions Committee. Students are advised to consult an Allied Health college counselor for supplementary information.

If your college and/or course is/are not listed on the grid (page 25), you need to submit official transcripts to the Evaluation office. This must be done one to two months prior to the application deadline (the official transcripts must be from other schools attended, NOT Merced College. YOU MUST HAVE A MERCED COLLEGE COUNSELOR INITIAL and SIGN on page 29 verifying equivalency or your application will be denied and returned to you. Refer to Step 1 of the “Step by Step Procedure for Application” on page 13 for instructions.


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Program Application Process Applications are available from the Allied Health Division’s website ONLY. It is the applicant’s responsibility to submit all required paperwork within the specified day and times. Applications will be accepted each Spring. Specific day & times will be noted on the website. Up to 60 students will be accepted for the next academic year (1/2 for Fall and 1/2 for Spring – based on grant funding).

Minimum Qualifications for Application ‐ All program prerequisites must be passed with a grade of “C” or better and combined GPA of 2.5 or

higher

‐ All Students applying for the Merced College Registered Nursing program must meet the minimum passing score of 62% on their FIRST ATTEMPT of the TEAS V or ATI TEAS test. For those students who were unsuccessful passing TEAS V, OR would like to submit a higher “ATI TEAS” score than their score on TEAS V, multiple attempts on the ATI score report will be accepted (with only one failed attempt on TEAS V). You must submit your Individual Performance Profile printouts for other attempts (possibly for earlier versions). Applications will not be accepted for ATI test results that show the “first attempt” was an “ATI TEAS” score that was not passing.

Note: Spring 2020 is the last year that TEAS V results will be accepted.

Students not meeting these minimum qualifications are ineligible to apply.

Multiple Applications Re‐Applicant – this means you applied in 2019 and your application was processed and accepted (not sent back to you for any reason). Therefore, the Allied Health Office will have your previous application on file.

Applicants applying to the program a second time or more must submit pages 26, 27, 28 & 40. The Allied Health Office has your file from the previous years’ selection. However, the applicant will be responsible for updating any other information that may change their point total and must comply with local and/or state requirements.

Selection Process Refer to the letter posted online – “Letter from RN Program Director Re: 2020 Application Process”



Requirements for Accepted Applicants Only The following must be completed prior to starting the first course in the RN program and is addressed at the orientation session:

1) Health Clearance (including necessary immunizations or proof of immunity by titer) 2) Criminal Background Check (requires proof of valid social security number) 3) Drug Screening 4) Current CPR Certification BLS (American Heart Association only)

Note: Criminal background check and drug screen is repeated between the third and fourth semesters as a requirement prior to the mental health rotation.

Pre‐assessment Testing Requirement Prospective RN program students must pass an assessment test, Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS), Version V or ATI TEAS. All Students applying for the Merced College Registered Nursing program must meet the minimum passing score of 62% on their FIRST ATTEMPT of the TEAS V or ATI TEAS test. For those students who were unsuccessful passing TEAS V, OR would like to submit a higher “ATI TEAS” score than their score on TEAS V, multiple attempts on the ATI score report will be accepted (with only one failed attempt on TEAS V). You must submit your Individual Performance Profile printouts for other attempts (possibly for earlier versions). Applications will not be accepted for ATI test results that show the “first attempt” was an “ATI TEAS” score that was not passing.


As part of the application paperwork, we will be asking for students to sign and confirm that their TEAS result is from a “first test”. Any false information provided on the application will be grounds for immediate disqualification. Limited supplies of review books may be checked out from the Merced College Learning Resource Center and other practice links may be accessed on the Registering Nursing web page. ATI does provide (for a fee) remediation and study guides on their website. We highly encourage students to prepare for the TEAS test due to the need to achieve a minimum score of 62.0%.

LVN to RN Pathway The pathway for California Licensed Vocational Nurses requires one academic year beyond completion of the prerequisite courses, non‐Nursing breadth requirements, and Competencies. LVN to RN Pathway students enter into the third semester of the RN curriculum identified above after completion of REGN‐01/REGN‐02 and all other prerequisites. Applicants submit an application found on the Allied Health website. Graduates will earn the Associate in Science Degree upon completion of designated courses and competency requirements. Communication, natural and social science, and nursing courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better to be eligible for licensure requirements of the State Board of Nursing but must meet the admission requirements for the RN Program. Beginning in 2020, applications for the LVN to RN pathway will be accepted each Spring. Specific day & times will be noted on the website. Enrollment eligibility to the LVN to RN pathway requires the completion of previously identified prerequisite courses. Applicants must meet the same selection requirements as generic RN students entering the program in the first semester. Only those students formally accepted into the program may register for courses identified as Registered Nursing Curriculum. Students may, however, enroll in other courses designated as non‐Nursing program requirements while awaiting selection into the program.



LVN to RN “30 Unit Option” In compliance with regulations by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) may seek eligibility for the RN licensure exam (NCLEX‐RN) without meeting the requirements for an Associate of Science degree by successfully completing the “30‐unit option”. Students who select this option will be required to sign a statement of understanding regarding the limitations of this option. Students who select this option are eligible for licensure in California, but may not be able to attain endorsement for licensure in other states without the AS degree in registered nursing. Students interested in the “30‐unit option” are encouraged to make an appointment with the RN Director to discuss further. The “30‐unit option” consists of completing, with a grade of “C” or better all required courses:

Courses to Complete Before Admission to the Nursing Program Course Units

BIOL‐18 Principles of Physiology 4

BIOL‐20 Microbiology 4

REGN‐01/REGN‐02 Transition LVN to RN 3

Prerequisite Total 11

Courses to be Completed After Admission to Merced College Nursing Program Units

REGN‐34 10

REGN‐44 9

RN Program Total 19

30 Unit Option 30

Competencies Required for Placement with grade “C” or above:

Science Competency ‐ Anatomy and Physiology, and Microbiology or equivalent courses

Nutrition and Psychology Competency ‐ Nutrition and Developmental Psychology or equivalent courses

Reading/Writing Competency ‐ English‐01A or equivalent courses LVN to RN Pathway students will receive priority placement over LVN to RN 30 unit option students.

Transfer Credits earned in the Merced College Registered Nursing Program may be transferable to California State Universities. Since prerequisite science and social science courses vary at each institution, students are advised to consult the catalog of their intended transfer school and establish a transfer plan with the Allied Health Counselor. Other courses which are not required but complement the RN curriculum include:

NUTR‐10 Nutrition VOCN‐46A Applied Math for Pharmacology ALLH‐67 Medical Terminology ALLH‐63 Nurse Assistant

Students are encouraged to take one or several of these courses if they have an identified need or are waiting for admission and have completed all other course work.



Minimum Requirements for Selection 1. High School Education or the Equivalent

An applicant must meet the general preliminary education requirement of a high school education in the United States or the equivalent. Upon request of the Board, an applicant shall provide evidence of education equivalent to completion of a high school course of study in the United States by submitting one of the following:

A high school diploma received from a U.S. high school.

A General Education Development Certificate.

A degree from any junior college, college or university accredited by a state agency authorized to accredit such institutions

An evaluation by a high school, unified school district, junior college, college, university or board of education which the board determines, after review, establishes that an education equivalent to a high school education in the United States was obtained in this or another state or in any foreign country.

2. Successful completion of all program prerequisites with a grade of “C” or better and combined GPA of 2.5 or higher

ENGL‐01A College Composition and Reading OR ENGL‐13/PHIL‐13/H Critical Reasoning and Writing

BIOL‐16* General Human Anatomy BIOL‐18* Principles of Physiology BIOL‐20* Microbiology MATH‐C Intermediate Algebra or equivalent course (or higher Math course) *Recommended completion within five years of acceptance to the program.

3. Acceptance Process

Upon notification of qualification for an RN class, the applicant must reply regarding acceptance of admission. The acceptance letter will outline all details. Failure to notify the Allied Health Office with a “Intention to Enroll” in the prescribed time constitutes grounds to assign the applicant’s position to an alternate and the previous applicant’s name will be removed from the incoming class roster.

4. Evidence of good physical and emotional health is important and a Health Screening Survey

is required of each Selectee. See “Core Performance Standards” in Appendix which identifies the cognitive, sensory, affective, and psychomotor performance requirements that students are required to perform to successfully complete the program.

5. All Students applying for the Merced College Registered Nursing program must meet the minimum

passing score of 62% on their FIRST ATTEMPT of the TEAS V or ATI TEAS test. For those students who were unsuccessful passing TEAS V, OR would like to submit a higher “ATI TEAS” score than their score on TEAS V, multiple attempts on the ATI score report will be accepted (with only one failed attempt on TEAS V). You must submit your Individual Performance Profile printouts for other attempts (possibly for earlier versions). Applications will not be accepted for ATI test results that show the “first attempt” was an “ATI TEAS” score that was not passing.




Step by Step Procedure for Application Step 1. Read entire Registered Nursing Application Handbook, CAREFULLY. Compare your prerequisites

to the grid on page 25 of this handbook. If your college and/or course is/are not listed on the grid (page 25), you need to submit official transcripts to the Evaluation office. This must be done one to two months prior to the application deadline (the official transcripts must be from other schools attended, NOT Merced College. After your transcripts have been evaluated, students are advised to schedule an appointment with an Allied Health Counselor 209‐381‐6478 prior to the application deadline. You will need to bring the following things with you to the counseling appointment:

1. RN Application Handbook 2. One set of official transcripts to be used for counseling purposes (High School

Transcript, copy of Diploma, GED, or AA/AS degree or higher – See Step 2 3. Other college catalogs, course descriptions 4. If prior military service, DD214 5. Transcripts (credits for Program) 6. Military Credits 7. Foreign transcripts ‐ Formal Evaluation

Students are responsible for ensuring their course work is equivalent to college requirements.

Step 2. Request two official sealed transcripts to be sent to you directly (the official transcripts must

be from other schools attended, NOT Merced College). To be official, transcripts must remain sealed in the original envelope. It is the applicants responsibility to obtain a copy of past college catalogs or course descriptions, to assist in the establishment of equivalencies.

1. Submit one of the official set of transcripts (the official transcripts must be from other schools attended, NOT Merced College) to Merced College, Attn: Admissions & Records/Evaluations Dept. MS #13, 3600 M St., Merced, CA 95348 at least one to two months prior to application deadline.

2. The other official set must be submitted with your application to the Allied Health Division.

Transcripts should include:

1. College Transcripts from all schools other than Merced College

2. International‐born students with college transcripts outside the U.S. will need to have them evaluated for U.S. equivalency. International student transcripts must be officially evaluated by the following agency:

Educational Records Evaluation Service, Inc. (ERES) 2480 Hilborn Rd., Ste. 106 Fairfield, CA 94534 (P) 707‐759‐2866 Email – [email protected] www.eres.com

More information about submitting Official & International transcripts can be found here: http://www.mccd.edu/resources/admissions‐records/transcripts/submit‐transcripts.html



Step 3: The entire application (must be printed single‐sided, no exceptions), pages 26‐40 (except

Criteria IV‐Foreign Language, pg.38) in this handbook are “fillable” forms. You must complete the forms on a computer by typing information into the form’s displayed fields (page 38 is the only exception, this page will need to be filled out by hand). Once all of the necessary fields have been filled out, you will then print your completed forms, sign and date where required, and submit them to the Allied Health office during the day and times they will be accepted (listed on the front page of this handbook). Review your application carefully before submitting.

Your application will be rejected if not typed and printed.

Step 4: Submit COMPLETED application packet to the Allied Health Division office IN PERSON

ONLY. FYI: Mailed applications will not be accepted. If it is determined minimum requirements have not been met or an incomplete application packet is submitted, the applicant will not be considered for the selection process. Incomplete applications will be returned in the self‐addressed stamped envelope you provided.

Step 5: Applicant Notification Alert:

Refer to page 40 for further information.

Step 6: LVN to RN Pathway Students Only:

Space in the RN program is determined based on the number of RN students progressing from the second semester to the third semester. Students are accepted based on availability and by lottery if there is not enough space to accommodate all LVN’s that have completed the bridge (REGN‐01/REGN‐02) course.



Acceptance Once accepted into the program, the student must be able to:

Attend a MANDATORY pre‐registration orientation meeting at which time course and registration information is provided.

Attend clinical hours involving day, evening, and weekend shifts. Typical hours are either 6:30am‐2:30pm or 6:30am‐6:30pm. Some traveling to facilities in adjacent counties is required.

Visit the hospital the day or evening prior to scheduled clinical experience for patient data collection.

Submit a completed Health Screening Application verifying current immunizations or titers. Applicants must be in good health to cope with the rigorous requirements of the program.

Submit proof of current American Heart Association (AHA) CPR certification for BLS Provider, Healthcare Provider or Professional Rescuer.

Pass background checks and/or drug screens performed by the clinical facilities. Submission accomplished through the San Joaquin Valley Nursing Education Consortium for background check and drug screening. An additional background check and drug screen is required prior to the start of the fourth semester for the mental health rotation. This requires an active social security number or ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number).

Failure to meet standards in any of these areas will result in non‐acceptance to the RN program.



General Information for Nursing Applicants

1. Policy for Science Recency Requirements

It is recommended that the science prerequisite courses be completed within five years of acceptance into the program. Whenever a course taken by the applicant is not exactly equal to the prescribed prerequisites, the applicant must first submit an official transcript to the Institutional Evaluator to determine equivalency. The equivalency process must be completed and approved. The applicant will need to attach a copy of an approved substitution form with your application to the RN program. It is the applicants’ responsibility to obtain a copy of past college catalogs or course descriptions, to assist in the establishment of equivalencies.

2. Guidelines for Prerequisite Science Course Equivalencies

Microbiology

Must be at least a four‐semester unit college course with a lab, and content must include the fundamental aspects involving the identification, morphology, metabolism, pathogenicity and genetics of microorganisms.

Anatomy and Physiology

Must be at least four semester unit college courses EACH with a lab. Content must include the relationships of structure and function of the cellular, skeletal, muscular, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, excretory, secretory, reproductive, and central and autonomic nervous systems of the human body.

3. Challenge/Advanced Placement for Military Personnel into the ADN Program

Qualified applicants may apply for advanced placement in the RN program. Advanced placement is defined as entering the program at a level beyond the first semester. Applicants will be admitted on a space available basis only. Admission applications and supporting documents must be submitted to the Allied Health Division at least 90 days before the beginning of the semester. Submission of previous course outlines, syllabi, or other materials and/or passing written and performance placement examinations encompassing previously learned nursing content may be required. Following the evaluation of previous course work a determination of placement will be made. Individuals seeking advanced placement must meet the multi‐criteria selection application requirements for consideration.

More information can be found on the Allied Health website under “Military Credit” here: http://www.mccd.edu/academics/alliedhealth/nurse‐registered/apply.html

4. Readmission Policy & Procedure

Readmission to the Registered Nursing Program after successful completion of the first semester is dependent upon space availability. After review of written and performance achievement evaluations and/or interview with the teaching team and the Program Director, a decision will be made using the following procedure:

Readmission Procedure:

a. A student who withdraws from the program for any reason before successful completion of the first semester must reapply for admission to the program through the general admission process. No special consideration will be given.



Applicants may only be accepted to the program a maximum of two times.

b. Students who withdraw from the program after satisfactory completion of one or more semesters must submit a letter requesting reentry into the program to the Allied Health Division at least 30 days prior to the semester for which they are applying.

c. Readmission of students who have performed unsatisfactorily in the program and for whom withdrawal was recommended or failure of a course resulted, will be based upon the following:

i. Students whose previous performance in a program was not satisfactory will be considered for readmission one time only. Applications must be made within one semester of withdrawal or dismissal.

ii. Submission of a letter requesting reentry into the RN Program to the Allied Health Division at least 30 days prior to the semester for which they are applying.

iii. Submission of evidence and/or demonstration that instructor's written recommendations for readmission have been satisfactorily fulfilled.

iv. A written and/or performance examination encompassing previous content may be required for assessment purposes.

v. For students dismissed for safety considerations, readmission will not be recommended.

5. Credit by Examination

The Merced College Credit by Examination policy is outlined in the College Catalog. Exams may include teacher‐made final examinations, standardized tests, and/or performance criteria. Course outlines, course objectives and textbook/reference reading lists will be available to the student at least four weeks before the exam is scheduled. Students successfully passing exams will be assigned the grade based on their total score.

6. History of Convictions

Applicants will be required to pass a background check prior to clinical rotations. Applicants should be aware of the provisions of the California Nurse Practice Act which requires the Board of Registered Nursing to review the history of previous misdemeanor and felony convictions. In those cases where offenses bear a substantial relationship to the Nursing profession, the Board of Registered Nursing may withhold licensure. See “Policy Statement on Denial of Licensure” in the appendices. Failure to pass drug screening may result in release from the program.

7. Drug Screening

Applicants will be required to pass a drug screen prior to clinical rotations. Failure to pass drug screening may result in release from the program.

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8. Estimated Program Costs RN ‐ 4 semesters

Enrollment Fee* $46/Unit $1,886.00

Student Body Fee $40.00

Health Fee* ($10 x 4 semesters) $68.00

Parking ($20 x 4 semesters) $80.00

Physical Exam, Labs, Immunizations (Estimate) $250.00

Uniforms (Estimate) $180.00

CPR Certification ‐ BLS (American Heart Association) $70.00

Books $2,080.00

Clinical Supplies (Estimate: watch with second hand, stethoscope, scissors, Kelly clamp, pen light)

$80.00

Criminal background check/drug screening/Immunization Tracker $90.00

Graduation Nursing Pin $50.00

Licensure Expenses (end of program) ‐ estimate $451.00

Total Estimated Cost $5,405.00

*Subject to change by State regulations.

9. Uniforms

Information will be provided at the mandatory orientation.

10. Transportation

It is advisable that all students have a car at their disposal and a valid California driver's license. Travel to clinical agencies may involve travel to adjacent counties.

11. 30‐unit option Upon completion of this option an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) will not be granted. The school is only the facilitator of the minimum requirements needed to apply for the NCLEX‐RN exam. A degree in General Education or other majors may be obtained at any time.

Employment may be limited. For example, Veterans Administration Hospitals and the military require that an RN have an ADN and/or BSN for employment/commissions respectively.

It is uncertain whether BSN programs will accept a "30‐unit Option" RN from California for admission.



Appendices



Core Performance Standards



From the California Board of Registered Nursing (www.rn.ca.gov)

License Discipline and Convictions

Upon renewal of a registered nurse license, the Board requires licensees to indicate if they have had any license disciplined by a government agency or other disciplinary body; or if they have been convicted of any crime in any state, U.S. territory, military court or other country since they last renewed their license.

Reporting License Discipline and Convictions

Frequently Asked Questions

Reporting License Discipline and Convictions

"Conviction" includes a plea of no contest and any conviction that has been set aside or deferred pursuant to Section 1000 or 1203.4 of the Penal Code, including infractions, misdemeanor, and felonies. It is not necessary to report a conviction for an infraction with a fine of less than $1,000 unless the infraction involved alcohol or controlled substances. However, any convictions in which a plea of no contest was entered and any convictions that were subsequently set aside pursuant or deferred pursuant to Section 1000 or 1203.4 of the Penal Code must be disclosed. "License" includes permits, registrations, and certificates. "Discipline" includes, but is not limited to, suspension, revocation, voluntary surrender, probation, or any other restriction.

The following information must be provided for each license discipline or conviction sustained:

A detailed written explanation describing the circumstances and events that led to your arrest(s) and conviction(s), including: date and place of arrest; arresting agency; court where case was heard; and sentencing information, including fines, courses, counseling, restitution, probation, parole, community service, and jail or prison time.

Documents relating to the arrest, such as: police report, arrest report, booking report, complaint, citation or ticket.

Documents from the court, such as: Notice of Charges, Complaint, or Indictment; Plea Agreement, Sentencing Order, Probation Order, or Judgment; Dismissal, Probation Release, or Court Discharge.

Any related mitigating evidence or evidence of rehabilitation that you want to provide.

NOTE: See Important Notice Regarding Your Application for additional information for applicants with criminal convictions or discipline.

Frequently Asked Questions Do you have to report an arrest if you were not convicted?

No. You only need to report an arrest if you were convicted.



Do you have to report traffic violations and/or automobile accidents? Yes, if a traffic ticket was issued and you were fined over $1,000.

What happens if you can't obtain certified court documents and police reports

on convictions? You must submit written proof from the court or police department specifying inability to locate the required documents. The Board verifies this and bases its decision on other substantial information (e.g., letters of recommendation, evidence of rehabilitation, etc.).

Do you have to report non-payment of child support?

No. However, if your case is in the District Attorney's (DA) Office for non-payment, the DA notifies the Department of Consumer Affairs Family Support Unit. If you are deemed eligible for licensure, your license is issued on a temporary basis for 150 days. If at the end of that time period, you have not established a payment agreement with the DA's Office, your license is suspended.

Do you have to report a conviction that was expunged (i.e., conviction was

stricken or deleted from official records)? Yes. Pursuant to Penal Code section 1203.4, you are required to report a conviction that was expunged. The law specifies that it does not relieve you from the obligation to disclose the conviction in response to any direct questions contained in any questionnaire or application for public office, for licensure by any state or local agency.

What happens if you fail to disclose all or part of your convictions?

Failure to disclose all or part of your convictions may be grounds for disciplinary action as you falsified information required on your renewal of licensure.

Do you have to report misdemeanors, felonies and/or convictions which you

pled nolo contendere? Yes. Pursuant to Business and Professions Code, section 2765, a plea or verdict of guilty or a conviction following a plea of nolo contendere is considered a conviction. Any conviction substantially related to the qualifications, functions and duties of a licensee can be grounds for discipline of a license.

Do you have to report convictions if you were under 18 years old and tried as

an adult? Yes. If you were under 18 years of age, but were tried and convicted as an adult, you are required to disclose the conviction.



Do you have to report military convictions or dishonorable discharge? Yes. Any offense or violation during your military career must be reported to the Board.

How does the Board determine which violations are substantially related to the

applicant's license? Pursuant to Title 16, California Code of Regulations, Section 1444, a conviction or act shall be considered to be substantially related to the qualifications, functions or duties of a registered nurse if to a substantial degree it evidences present or potential unfitness of a registered nurse to practice in a manner consistent with the public health, safety or welfare. Such convictions or acts shall include but not be limited to those involving the following issues:

o Assaultive or abusive conduct including, but not limited to, those violations listed in subdivision (d) of Penal Code Section 11160.

o Failure to comply with any mandatory reporting requirements. o Theft, dishonesty, fraud, or deceit. o Any conviction or act subject to an order of registration pursuant to Section

290 of the Penal Code.

How does the Board determine satisfactory rehabilitation of an "applicant for

licensure" or licensee? Pursuant to Business and Professions Code sections 480 and 490, and Title 16 California Code of Regulations, Section 1444, the Board utilizes the following general criteria to determine satisfactory rehabilitation:

o The nature and severity of the act(s) or crime(s) under consideration. o Evidence of any act(s) committed subsequent to the act(s) or crime(s) under

consideration. o The time that has elapsed since commission of the act(s) or crime(s) under

consideration. o The extent to which the applicant has complied with any terms of parole,

probation, restitution, or any other sanctions lawfully imposed. o Evidence, if any, of rehabilitation.

What does the Board look for on the Department of Justice (DOJ) and/or

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) reports? The Board reviews the RAP sheets (i.e., criminal record reports) to ensure that the conviction history matches what you provided on your Report of Conviction form and to determine if the violation is related to the qualifications of a licensee.

How can you get a copy of your RAP sheet ( i.e., criminal record report)?

You may request a copy of your RAP sheet from the Department of Justice (DOJ).



DOJ requires you to complete a "Record Review Process" form, complete another fingerprint card and pay a fee for processing. To obtain more information on this process, you must contact DOJ directly.

How long does a conviction stay on your RAP sheet?

The information contained on your RAP sheet is retained indefinitely. Therefore, you should always report all convictions. Failure to disclose all past convictions may result in disciplinary action.

For more information, go to: https://rn.ca.gov/applicant-enforcement.shtml



Grid of Comparable Prerequisite Courses Refer to page 8 for further clarification.

Merced College

BIOL‐16 General Human Anatomy

w/Lab 4 units

BIOL‐18 Principles of Physiology

w/Lab 4 units

BIOL‐20 Microbiology w/lab 4 units

ENGL‐01A College

Composition & Reading 4 units

ENGL 13/PHIL 13/H Critical Reasoning & Writing 3 units

MATH C Intermediate

Algebra 4 units or MATH 61 or 62 or MATH C equivalent course or higher level

Math

MATH 10 Elementary Statistics or PSYC 5 Intro to Stats in Psychology 3 units

American River BIOL 430 & 431 BIOL 440 ENGWR 300 ENGWR 302 MATH 120 STAT 300 or PSYC 330

Butte BIOL 20 BIOL 21 BIOL 15 ENGL 2 ENGL 11 MATH 124 MATH 18 or

PSC 18

Cabrillo BIOL 4 + 4A BIO 5 BIO 6 ENGL 1A ENGL 2 MATH 152 MATH 12 or PSYCH 2A

Chabot ANAT 1 PHSI 1 MICR 1 ENGL 1A ENGL 7 MATH 152 PSY 5

College of the Sequoias

BIOL 30 BIOL 31 BIOL 40 ENGL 1 ENGL 2 MATH 230 MATH 21 or SSCI 25

Columbia College BIOL 10 BIOL 60 BIOL 65 ENGL 1A ENGL 1C MATH 104 MATH 2

Cosumnes River BIOL 430 & 431 BIOL 440 ENGWR 300 ENGL 301 MATH 120 or 125 STAT 300 or PSYC 330

CSU Fresno BIOL 64 & BIOL 65 or

BIOL 67A & 67B BIOL 20 ENGL 10 ENGL 21 MATH 4RA & 4RB

MATH 11 or PH 92 or PSYCH 42

CSU Stanislaus ZOOL 2250 ZOOL 2235 or ZOOL 2230 &

2232

MBIO 2010 & 2012

ENGL 1001 or 1002

ENGL 2000 MATH 106 MATH 1600 or

1610

Cuesta BIO 205 BIO 206 BIO 204 ENGL 201A ENGL 201 C MATH 127 or MATH 126A or

126B MATH 236 or 247

Diablo Valley College

BIOSC ‐ 139 BIOSC ‐140 BIOSC‐ 140 ENGL‐ 122 ENGL 126 MATH 120 MATH 142 or 144

San Jose ‐ Evergreen Valley College

ANAT‐1001 or BIOL 71

BIOL‐72 MICRO‐72 ENGL‐ 1A ENGL 1C MATH 13 MATH 63 or BUS 60

Folsom Lake BIOL 430 & 431 BIO 440 ENGWR 302 ENGWR 302 MATH 120 STAT 300

Fresno City BIOL 20 BIOL 22 BIOL 31 ENGL 1A ENGL 3 MATH 103 MATH 11 or 42 or

PSYC 42

Gavilan BIO 7 BIO 9 BIO 8 ENGL 1A ENGL 1C MATH 233 BUS 11 or MATH 5

Hartnell BIO 5 BIO 6 + 6L BIO 27 ENG 1A ENG 2 MATH 123 MAT 13

Los Medanos College

BIOSC 40 & 45 BIOSC 50 ENGL‐100 ENGL 221 MATH 30 MATH 34

Merritt College BIOL 2 BIOL 4 BIOL 3 ENGL 1A ENGL 5 MATH 203 MATH 13

Mission BIOSC 47 BIOSC 48 BIOSC 4 ENGL 1A ENGL 1C MATH C MAT 10

Modesto Junior College

ANAT 125 PHYSO 101 MICRO 101 ENGL 100 or

101 ENGL 103

MATH 90 or Math 89

MATH 134 or SOCIO 105

Ohlone BIOL 103A & 103B BIOL 106 ENGL 101A ENGL 101C MATH 153 or MATH 155

MATH 159

Reedley College BIOL 20 BIOL 22 BIOL 31 ENGL 1A ENGL 3 MATH 103 MATH 11 or STAT 7

Sacramento City College

BIOL 430 & BIOL 431 BIOL 440 ENGWR 300 ENGWR 302 MATH 120 or

MATH 123 & 124 STAT 300 or 480

San Joaquin Delta BIOL 31 BIOL 32 BIOL 22 or 23 ENG 1A ENG 1D Math 82 or 92G

or 92S MATH 12

Sierra BIOL 5 BIOL 6 BIOL 4 or

BIOL 8A & 8B ENGL 1A ENGL 1C MATH D

MATH 13 or PSYC 142

West Hills BIO 32 BIO 35 BIO 38 ENG 1A ENG 1B MATH 63 MATH 25



Merced College Registered Nursing

Name: Student ID #:

Merced College Campus email*:

Application & Forms must be printed single‐sided – no exceptions

The entire application (must be printed single‐sided, no exceptions), pages 26‐40 (except Criteria IV‐Foreign Language, pg.38) in this handbook are “fillable” forms. You must complete the forms on a computer by typing information into the form’s displayed fields (page 38 is the only exception, this page will need to be filled out by hand). Once all of the necessary fields have been filled out, you will then print your completed forms, sign and date where required, and submit them to the Allied Health office during the day and times they will be accepted (listed on the front page of this handbook). Review your application carefully before submitting. Your application will be rejected if not typed and printed.

All applications submitted on the application day will be reviewed at a later date. If it is determined minimum requirements have not been met or an incomplete application packet is submitted, the applicant will not be considered for the selection process. Incomplete applications will be returned in the self‐addressed stamped envelope provided by the applicant.

Helpful Tips

Merced College counselors and staff are not responsible for the completeness of your application. Applicants must read the handbook and be solely responsible for following directions and the check‐off sheet.

To assist you in the application process, we have provided helpful links on the Allied Health website. These links can be found at www.mccd.edu/alliedhealth ‐> “Registered Nursing” ‐> “How to Apply.”

The following links are available for viewing: Grid of Comparable Prerequisite Courses Point Criteria Summary/Merced College Registered Nursing Program Grid Merced College Mathematics Sequence 2019‐2020 GPA Calculator TEAS V Individual Performance Profile and ATI TEAS Individual Performance Profile – Although ATI

offers several versions of the Individual Performance Profile, we will only accept the format demonstrated online.

Applicants applying to the program a second time or more must submit pages 26, 27, 28 & 40. The Allied Health Office has your file from the previous years’ selection. However, the applicant will be responsible for updating any other information that may change their point total and must comply with local and/or state requirements.

If your college and/or course is/are not listed on the grid (page 25), you need to submit official transcripts to the Evaluation office. This must be done one to two months prior to the application deadline (the official transcripts must be from other schools attended, NOT Merced College. YOU MUST HAVE A MERCED COLLEGE COUNSELOR INITIAL and SIGN on page 29 verifying equivalency or your application will be denied and returned to you. Refer to Step 1 of the “Step by Step Procedure for Application” on page 13 for instructions. I certify that I have read all the above information.

Signature ____________________________________ Date ________________

*Must be Merced College campus email account or your application will be rejected.



Merced College Registered Nursing

Name: Student ID #:

Merced College Campus email*:

Applicant Allied Health

Personnel

Check‐Off Sheet

Application to the Registered Nursing Program MUST include the following (in this order):

Applications Forms & Helpful Hints – pg. 26

Check‐Off Sheet ‐ this form – pg. 27

Program Application – pg. 28

COPY of High School Transcript or Diploma or GED or AA/AS degree or higher.

Prerequisite Course & GPA Form – pg. 29

Unofficial Transcript from Merced College – Transcript must be printed single‐sided from the Admissions & Records Office – no exceptions – if applicable (DO NOT SUBMIT OFFICIAL Merced College Transcript)

Sealed Official College Transcripts from other colleges that includes your prerequisite courses, general education and Math C (or higher) coursework required for an A.S. degree in Nursing

Transcript Request (This form must accompany the application even if a student has not yet attended Merced College) authorizing release of Merced College or official transcripts for all other colleges on file in the Admissions and Records office – pg. 30

Acknowledgement of Student Responsibilities – pg. 31

Scoring Rubric – pg. 33, Criteria I – pg. 34, Criteria II – pg. 35, Criteria III – pg. 36, Criteria IV – pg. 37 and 38 (Submit pg. 38 only if it applies to you.)

Criteria V – pg. 39 (You must submit a COPY of your TEAS V or ATI TEAS test results (Individual Performance Profile printout) Although ATI offers several versions of the Individual Performance Profile, we will only accept the format demonstrated

@ http://www.mccd.edu/academics/alliedhealth/nurse‐registered/ati‐references.html

Applicant Notification Alert – pg. 40. Keep pg. 41 for your records.

Re‐Applicants & LVN to RN Pathway Applicant ‐ Include a Self‐addressed stamped envelope – envelope must be 10 x 13 with 4 stamps

NEW Applicants ‐ Include a Self‐addressed stamped envelope – envelope must be 10 x 13 with 8 stamps

LVN to RN Pathway Applicants ONLY ‐ COPY of Current California LVN License

LVN to RN Pathway Applicants ONLY ‐ Official Transcripts verifying completion of your LVN Program courses AND Catalog Descriptions (unofficial transcripts if you completed the LVN Program at Merced College)

*Must be Merced College campus email account or your application will be rejected.

Read all information contained in the information packet carefully before submitting application. Submit application and all pertinent documents to the Allied Health Office (room 126). Mailed applications will not be accepted. Incomplete files will be returned to the applicant. *New and Returning Students will be required to apply for college admission and complete appropriate registration procedures, and obtain a Student I.D. number and card. Further Registration information is available online: www.mccd.edu (click on the “Admission & Aid” button on the home page, then select “How to Apply”)



Merced College Allied Health Division

Registered Nursing

Program Application

Check one

2‐Year RN

LVN to RN Pathway – Associate Degree**

Advanced Placement for Military Credit

30‐Unit Option (LVN Only)**

Allied Health Staff ONLY Re‐Applicant Information

Number of consecutive applications x

Additions/Changes

Last Name First Name M.I. Former (Maiden, Other)

Mailing Address

City State Zip

Date of Birth

Soc. Sec. No or ITIN

(Individual Taxpayer Identification No.)

Student ID # Telephone #(s)

Gender

□ Female

□ Male

□ Other

What is your ethnic background?

Is English the language

you speak most often?

□ Yes

□ No

Other language(s) spoken

List highest education level –

High School Diploma, GED or Degree

(Name of school, Degree Type and Month/Year completed)

Completion of Prerequisite Courses All program prerequisites must be passed with a grade of “C” or better and combined GPA of 2.5 or higher

*BIOL‐16 – General Human Anatomy *BIOL‐18 – Principles of Physiology *BIOL‐20 – Microbiology

ENGL‐1A ‐ College Composition & Reading OR ENGL‐

13/PHIL‐13/H – Critical Reasoning and Writing

MATH‐C ‐ Intermediate Algebra or equivalent course (or higher Math course)

* Courses recommended to be taken within 5 years of application.

** LVN to RN Pathway Students must submit a copy of current active LVN License

If your college and/or course is/are not listed on the grid (page 25), you need to submit official transcripts to the Evaluation office. This must be done one to two months prior to the application deadline (the official transcripts must be from other schools attended, NOT Merced College. YOU MUST HAVE A MERCED COLLEGE COUNSELOR INITIAL and SIGN on page 29 verifying equivalency or your application will be denied and returned to you. Refer to Step 1 of the “Step by Step Procedure for Application” on page 13 for instructions.

Applicants must read the handbook and be solely responsible for following directions and the check‐off sheet.

I certify that all information provided in connection with this application is true, correct and complete. Providing false information or omitting required information is fraud and grounds for denial of enrollment or immediate expulsion from the Registered Nursing Program.

Signature _______________________________________ Date ________________



Prerequisite Course & GPA Form Name: Student ID #:

COUNSELOR SIGNATURE REQUIRED ONLY if your prerequisites have been completed at another school/university and course(s) are NOT on the Grid of Comparable Prerequisite Courses (pg. 25). All program prerequisites must be passed with a grade of “C” or better and combined GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Merced College counselors and staff are not responsible for the completeness of your application. Applicants must read the handbook and be solely responsible for following directions and the check‐off sheet.

You must calculate your GPA on this form. Grade Point Values

A = 4 points B = 3 points C = 2 Points

Prerequisite College/ University Course Name & Number

Semester & Year

Counselor Initial

verifying equivalency

Course Grade

Course Unit Value

Grade Point Value

Grade Points

BIOL‐16 ‐ General Human Anatomy

X

BIOL‐18 – Principles of Physiology X

BIOL‐20 – Microbiology X

ENGL‐1A ‐ College Composition & Reading OR ENGL‐13/PHIL‐13/H – Critical Reasoning and Writing

X

MATH‐C ‐ Intermediate Algebra or equivalent course (or higher Math course)

X

Total Grade Points ÷ Total Units = Your GPA.

Refer to page 38 for your total points for Criteria II

Total Units Total Grade Points

Your GPA

Merced College Allied Health Counselor

⃝ CID Number ⃝ HECCC Nursing Degree Admission Grid ⃝ Merced College Internal Evaluation on File ⃝ Based on Initial Counselor Assessment

Rationale for temporary approval:

Print Name:

Signature: Date:

Applicant

Application may be denied pending further department evaluation. If applicable, attach a copy of approved substitution form.

I have read the instructions outlined on this page.

Student Signature:

Date:



Transcript Request Name: Student ID #: Last Name First Name

Middle Name

Former Names (Maiden, Other)

Social Security Number or ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number)

Program you are applying for:

Registered Nursing

Did you attend Merced College before 1986 Yes ” No ”

Signature Date



Acknowledgement of Student Responsibilities

Name: Student ID #:

I have read all of the material contained in the RN Information Handbook and understand the Application Selection Process.

I understand that the general education requirements for the A.S. Degree are subject to change with each the publication of each year’s new Merced College school catalog.

I understand Merced College reserves the right to revise Program Requirements and/or Selection Procedures.

I understand it is my responsibility to meet program requirements, insure equivalency, follow proper application procedures, provide transcripts, and stay informed of revisions regarding Degree Requirements, Program Requirements, and Selection Process.

I understand that if I submit an application packet that is incomplete, or does not meet application/program requirements, it will be returned to me with an explanation of why it was returned and the date of submission of my application becomes null and void.

I understand that after my application is accepted and verified, it is my responsibility to notify Merced College’s Allied Health Division of any changes in name and/or address and/or telephone number.

I understand that if I am admitted into the program, failure to notify the Allied Health Office with the “Intention to Enroll” form or decline acceptance in the allotted time given, constitutes grounds to assign my position to the next qualifying applicant. Accepted applicant’s declining admission must submit the “Program Application” (pg. 28) during the next application period if interested in being considered for subsequent classes. Refer to page 9 ‐ “Multiple Applications”.

Re‐Applicant – this means you applied in 2019 and your application was processed and accepted (not sent back to you for any reason). Therefore, the Allied Health Office will have your previous application on file. Applicants applying to the program a second time or more must submit pages 26, 27, 28 & 40. The Allied Health Office has your file from the previous years’ selection. However, the applicant will be responsible for updating any other information that may change their point total and must comply with local and/or state requirements.

Signature ___________________________________ Date ________________



Point Criteria Summary (DO NOT submit this form – for your reference only

Merced College Registered Nursing Program Grid*

Criteria Max

Points for the

Category

Point Distribution

I. Veteran Status, Academic Degree, & Health Care Certificate or License Applicant can earn points for Veteran status. Applicant can earn points for the highest

degree/certificate received. ‐ No degree/certificate combination will be allowed. ‐ Degree/certificate must be completed at the time of application period.

All non‐US transcripts must be evaluated by foreign evaluation service (i.e., ERES).

Applicant can earn points for Health Care Certificate or License.

7.5 points

Copy of Defense Department (DD) 214 Form 7.5 points

BA/BS Degree or higher 7.5 points

AA/AS Degree 5 points

Certificate and/or License including: LVN, Psych Tech, Rad Tech, Paramedic, Sonography Tech, CNA, EMT, HHA, Medical Assistant, Physical Therapist Tech or Phlebotomist

5 points

II. Grade Point Average of Prerequisites Repeats are valid only within the past five (5) years.

45 points

Minimum 2.5 GPA in the following categories: Life Sciences (anatomy, physiology, and microbiology); ENGL‐01A (College Composition & Reading) or ENGL/PHIL‐13/H (Critical Reasoning & Writing); and, MATH‐C (Intermediate Algebra) or higher

Life Science Course Repeats Points Subtracted GPA Range GPA

1 Repeat 0 4.00 45 points

2 Repeats ‐5 points 3.50‐3.99 35 points

3 Repeats ‐10 points 3.00‐3.49 25 points

4 Repeats Ineligible 2.50‐2.99 15 points

2.49 or below Ineligible

III. Life Experience or Special Circumstance Satisfy two categories at 2.5 points for each

category:

‐ Disabilities

‐ Low Income/Socioeconomic Status

‐ Need to Work

‐ Disadvantages, Social and Educational

Environment

‐ Refugee Status

‐ Work or Volunteer Experience in a Health Care

Setting

‐ Personal, Family Situation/Circumstance

‐ First‐Generation College Student

5

points

Criteria/Application Requirements

Disabilities DSS Evaluation Copy or letter from physician documenting disability(ies)

Low Income/Socioeconomic Status Documented copy of BOG, California Promise, Pell Grant or other federal grant, CalWORKS

Need to Work Copy of paycheck stub during period of time enrolled in prerequisites courses

Disadvantages, Social and Educational Environment Participation or eligibility for EOPS or TRiO

Refugee Status Documentation or letter from United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

or Department of Homeland Security

Work or Volunteer Experience in a Health Care Setting Minimum of 200 hours worked or volunteered in a health care environment within the

past 2 years. Letter from current/former employer verifying employment or volunteer experience required.

Personal, Family Situation/Circumstance Pertains to: single parent, deployed spouse, family caregiver, death of family member,

medical problem, or financial issue. Requires written Statement from Applicant.

First‐Generation College Student Written Statement from Applicant

IV. Documented Proficiency or Advanced Level of

Coursework in Languages other than English 2.5

points

Documentation of language proficiency can be satisfied by one of the following:

Official transcript from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university verifying four semesters of the same foreign language with a “C” or better for each semester.

Official transcript from a U.S. high school verifying four years of the same foreign language completed with a “C” or better.

Merced College RN “Multi‐Criteria IV Supporting Documentation Foreign Language Certification” form (pg. 38)

V. TEAS V or ATI TEAS 40

points

Composite score on first attempt of TEAS V or ATI TEAS

90‐100% 40 points80‐89% 35 points70‐79% 30 points62‐69% 25 points

Less than 62% Ineligible

Maximum of 100 Points Possible *Based on Chancellor’s Office California Community College in Coordination with Nursing Advisory Committee (3 CNAC)

NOTE: If any of the information submitted is incorrect or inaccurate, the student will be immediately disqualified from the applicant pool. (102919.MPF)



Scoring Rubric

Name: Student ID #:

Applicant must complete the point rubric based on their knowledge of qualified attainment of points in each category. Points will be supported with attached documents verifying how applicant meets each point criteria. Each criterion will be reviewed and verified by the Merced College RN application committee. Point totals may change based on committee findings.

ALL Criteria pages must be submitted and documentation (if applicable) to support your total.

Student Use ONLY

Point Total

Allied Health Use ONLY

Criteria I Veteran Status, Academic Degree, & Health Care Certificate or License

pg. 34 (max. 7.5)

Criteria II Grade Point Average of Life Science, English and Math Coursework All program prerequisites must be passed with a grade of “C” or better and combined GPA of 2.5 or higher. Do Not round up. Your GPA must be calculated on pg. 29

pg. 35 (max. 45)

Criteria III Life Experience or Special Circumstance

pg. 36 (max. 5)

Criteria IV Language Proficiency or Advance Level Coursework in Languages other than English.

pg. 37 (max. 2.5)

Criteria V Minimum TEAS V or ATI TEAS Score of 62 to Apply

pg. 39 and TEAS Test Results (Individual Performance Profile printout). (max. 40)Although ATI offers several versions of the Individual Performance Profile, we will only accept the format as demonstrated in the example provided to view online – NO EXCEPTIONS.

My Point Total

I certify that all information provided in connection with this application is true, correct and complete. Providing false information or omitting required information is fraud and grounds for denial of enrollment or immediate expulsion from the Merced College Registered Nursing program.

Signature ___________________________________ Date ________________



Criteria I – Veteran Status, Academic Degree, & Health Care Certificate or License Maximum 7.5 point value

- Degree(s) must be completed at time of application - Check one (1) box ONLY below if you qualify - You may NOT combine any of the options below

Name: Student ID #:

Veteran Status: (7.5 points Max)

Copy of your Defense Department Form DD‐214, Honorable Discharge Required. Active service includes full‐time Duty in National Guard.

OR

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: (7.5 points Max)

Submit Official transcript from regionally accredited US College or university with degree posted or Foreign Transcript evaluated by an US agency verifying your degree equivalency (see page 13).

Degree Type Name of College City State Year & Month Granted

OR

Associate’s Degree: (5 points Max)

Submit AA/AS Degree Official transcript from regionally accredited US College or university with degree posted. Students with AA/AS Degrees from Merced College may submit unofficial transcript.


OR

Name of Health Care Certificate or License: (5 points Max)

Types of Certificates and/or License include: LVN, Psych Tech, Rad Tech, Paramedic, Sonography Tech, CNA, EMT, HHA, Medical Assistant, Physical Therapist Tech or Phlebotomist. Licensed or certificated healthcare worker requires a copy of their current California certificate including name, certificate number, date of issue, and date of expiration.


If you do not qualify for any of the above, place a zero (0) for your Point Total.

Signature ___________________________________ Date ________________

Your Point Total on Criteria I is



Criteria II ‐ Grade Point Average in Life Science, English and Math Coursework Maximum 45 point value

Name: Student ID #:

Step 1. Calculate GPA – Your GPA was calculated on page 29.

My GPA is:

Step 2. Find your Criteria II points:

Step 3. Subtract Repeats:

Subtract any repeat courses in the Life Sciences (Anatomy, Physiology and Microbiology) attempted in the past 5 years. An applicant’s score could change if the application committee determines more repeats than the applicant disclosed. Failure to submit transcripts with all grades posted in Life Science will result in disqualification for application and possible dismissal from the program.

Repeats are considered W, D, F or Incompletes in any of the three life sciences during the past 5 years. No points will be deducted for the first repeat. See grid below:

List ALL your REPEAT SCIENCE COURSE(S) attempted within the last five (5) years or your application will be considered incomplete and returned in the self‐addressed stamped envelope you provided. Note: Math & English courses DO NOT apply as repeats. Criteria Point Value minus Repeats ‐ equals = Your Point Total

Repeat College/University Course Name & Number

Semester/ Year

Course Grade or Withdrawal/Drop

/Incomplete Life SCIENCE

Course RPTs Points

Subtracted

# 1 1 Repeat 0

# 2 2 Repeats ‐5 points

# 3 3 Repeats ‐10 points

# 4 4 Repeats or more – not eligible to apply

Signature ___________________________________ Date ________________ Your Point Value on Criteria II is

GPA Criteria Point Value

4.00 45 points

3.50‐3.99 35 points

3.00‐3.49 25 points

2.50‐2.99 15 points

2.49 or below – not eligible to apply



Criteria III ‐ Life Experience or Special Circumstance Maximum 5 point value

Name: Student ID #:

Review the following categories below and check up to TWO options in the area(s) you believe you qualify. Each category is worth 2.5 points for a maximum of 5 points. Please complete this form, sign below and attach the appropriate documents along with your application.

Criterion 3 Category Documentation Required

□ Disabilities

(Same meaning used in Section 2626 of the Unemployment Insurance Code)

http://www.edd.ca.gov/unemployment

Documented disability from a college/university Disability Support Program or from Merced College Disabled Student Services (DSS).

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Lower family income (Eligibility for or receipt of, financial aid under a program that may include, but not limited to, a fee waiver from the Board of Governors, the California Promise, the federal Pell

Grant program or CalWORKS)

Proof of eligibility or proof of receipt of financial aid. Attach document(s) for the 2018‐2019 OR 2019‐2020 OR 2020‐2021 year ONLY – (e.g., BOG fee waiver, California Promise, Pell Grant or other federal grant, CalWORKS).

□ Need to work

(Need to work means student is working at least part‐time while completing academic work that is prerequisite for the

Nursing Program)

Paycheck stub during period of time enrolled in prerequisite courses. Only one (1) check stub will be accepted. W2’s ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.

□ Disadvantaged social and education environment Participation or eligibility for Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOPS) or TRiO. www.mccd.edu/programs/eops

□ Refugee Status Documentation or letter from United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) or Department of Homeland Security.

□ Work or Volunteer Experience in a Health Care setting within the past two years

Points are awarded with verification of a minimum of 200 hours worked or volunteered in a health care environment within the last two years from the application deadline. Submit an original letter from current/former employer verifying employment or volunteer experience. The letter must be printed on the organizations letterhead with an original signature. The letter must include Applicant’s name, start date, end date, number of hours per week (or total hours), job title, and department. Letter must also include a description of duties, including patient interaction or direct patient care that provides activities of daily living (examples: bathing, dressing, assistance with eating).

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Difficult personal and family situation/circumstances. Briefly explain situation or circumstances. DO NOT ATTACH additional pages. You may only use space provided below. (Will confirm upon further review if statement is acceptable and warrants the 5 points).

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First generation to attend college (First generation college students are defined by the U.S. Department of Education as “Neither parent had more than a high school education.”). Briefly explain situation or circumstances. DO NOT ATTACH additional pages. You may only use space provided below.

If you do not qualify for any of the above, place a zero (0) for your Point Total.

I am claiming zero / one / two (circle one) Life Experience(s) or Special Circumstance(s) for a total of 0 / 2.5 / 5 (circle one) points towards my application for the Merced College ADN program. I have attached the required documentation for the selected category and will submit the items along with the application. I understand submitting fraudulent documents could result in nullifying my application or in my immediate dismissal from the RN program.

Signature ___________________________________ Date ________________

Your Point Total on Criteria III is

Check no more than two boxes



Criteria IV ‐ Language Proficiency or Advance Level Coursework in Languages other than English Maximum 2.5 point value Name: Student ID #:

If you are proficient and able to communicate in a healthcare setting in a foreign language, you can earn 2.5 points. If you are proficient in more than one foreign language, you can still only earn a maximum of 2.5 points.

Potential language proficiencies include: American Sign Language, Spanish, Tagalog, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Russian, Various languages of Indian Subcontinent (i.e., Punjabi, Urdu) and Southeast Asia (i.e., Hmong, Mien).

Documentation of language proficiency can be met by one of the following:

Check ONE if you qualify:

Attach an Official transcript from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university verifying four semesters of the same foreign language with a “C” or better for each semester. OR

Attach an Official transcript from a U.S. high school verifying four years of the same foreign language completed with a “C” or better.

OR

Complete the Merced College RN “Multi‐Criteria IV Supporting Documentation Foreign Language Certification” form (pg. 38).

If you are NOT proficient in a foreign language as defined above, place a zero (0) for your total – DO NOT submit page 38.

Signature ___________________________________ Date ________________

Your Point Total on Criteria IV is



Criteria IV ‐ Multi‐Criteria Supporting Documentation – Foreign Language Certification

Only one form will be accepted. Do not leave any spaces blank. All must be completed to be considered for these criteria points.

If you are proficient in a language other than English, you may use this form to verify proficiency. The form must be completed by someone who can verify your ability to communicate in a work‐like setting.

Applicant’s name:

Have a community member, not a relative, who has had adequate interaction with you and who can verify that you are proficient in a foreign language other than English, complete the information below. The person completing this proficiency verification must:

1. Be proficient in the identified foreign language and 2. Have known the applicant and observed his/her language skills in the past year, and 3. Not be a close family member or friend/neighbor/classmate (Foreign Language Instructor or Employer

preferred).

Verification of proficiency in the language of: Contact Information for Individual Verifying Language Proficiency:

Name (print): Title:

Organization: Phone:

Address: City, State, Zip:

Email:

Please answer all of the following questions:

1. How long have you known the applicant and in what capacity?

2. How often have you observed the applicant conversing/translating in this language?

□ Daily □ 2+ days per week □ 1 day a week □ Other

3. Is the applicant proficient in reading this language? □ Yes □ No *Reading Definition: Able to read standard newspaper items addressed to the general reader, routine correspondence, reports, and technical materials in the individual's special field.

4. Is the applicant proficient in speaking this language? □ Yes □ No *Speaking Definition: Able to speak the language with sufficient structural accuracy and vocabulary to participate effectively in most formal and informal conversations on practical, social, and professional topics.

*For additional information including the full spectrum of reading and speaking proficiency definitions, see U.S. Department of State "Language Proficiency Definitions" link, https://careers.state.gov/faq‐items/language‐proficiency‐definitions/

I acknowledge, by my signature below, that the information on this form is true and correct.

Signature ___________________________________ Date ________________



Criteria V ‐ Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) Score (Version V or ATI TEAS) Maximum 40 point value

Name: Student ID #:

All Students applying for the Merced College Registered Nursing program must meet the minimum passing score of 62% on their FIRST ATTEMPT of the TEAS V or ATI TEAS test.

For those students who were unsuccessful passing TEAS V, OR would like to submit a higher “ATI TEAS” score than their score on TEAS V, multiple attempts on the ATI score report will be accepted (with only one failed attempt on TEAS V). You must submit your Individual Performance Profile printouts for other attempts (possibly for earlier versions). Applications will not be accepted for ATI test results that show the “first attempt” was an “ATI TEAS” score that was not passing. If you are selected to begin the RN program you may be required to submit an Official TEAS result score through the testing agency.

Review the grid below to figure your point total based on your TEAS score.

90‐100% 40 points

80‐89% 35 points

70‐79% 30 points

62‐69% 25 points 61.9% or below ‐ not eligible to apply

I, certify that the above score represents the first attempt criteria as listed above. I understand that providing any misleading or false documentation will result in my immediate disqualification or dismissal from the RN program. I understand if I do not provide the ONLY acceptable format of the ATI Individual Performance Profile my entire application will be considered incomplete and returned in the self‐addressed stamped envelope I provided.

Signature ___________________________________ Date ________________ Your Point Total on Criteria V is

Fill out the information below. Do not leave any spaces blank or your application will be considered incomplete and returned in the self‐addressed stamped envelope you provided. Note: Spring 2020 is the last year that TEAS V results will be accepted.

Date Taken (MM/DD/YYYY):

TEAS Score (Total Score):

Number of times you have taken the TEAS test:



Registered Nursing Program

Applicant Notification Alert (2 Year/ADN & LVN to RN Pathway)

Name: Student ID #:

Accepted, Alternates, and NOT accepted Notifications will be sent out by June 30, 2020. DO NOT contact the Allied Health office prior to this date. We will not answer

questions regarding your application before this time. If you do not receive anything after this date, then you may contact the Allied Health office.

Accepted and Alternates will be notified by U.S. mail.

Applicants NOT accepted into the program will receive notification to their Merced College email account and receive the same notification by U.S. mail.

Incomplete/Disqualified applications will be returned in the self‐addressed stamped envelope you provided. If this applies to you, you should receive your application no later than June 30, 2020.

Merced College Email Information ‐ You can access your email through the Merced

College campus portal by going to https://mc4me.mccd.edu. To log in to the campus portal, you will need to know your username and password. If you need assistance with your student email account, please contact the Student Help Desk at 209‐381‐6565.

ATTENTION: It is the student's responsibility to make sure their contact information is kept

current (specifically home address, phone number(s)). Should your information change from what was submitted on your application, please Email [email protected] AND [email protected] from your Merced College campus email account (emails submitted from a personal account will be automatically deleted.) You will receive an email confirmation that your information has been updated.

I acknowledge, by my signature below, that I have read and understand the above information.

Signature ___________________________________ Date ________________



KEEP THIS PAGE FOR REFERENCE.

Registered Nursing Program

Applicant Notification Alert (2 Year/ADN & LVN to RN Pathway)

Accepted, Alternates, and NOT accepted Notifications will be sent out by June 30, 2020. DO NOT contact the Allied Health office prior to this date. We will not answer

questions regarding your application before this time. If you do not receive anything after this date, then you may contact the Allied Health office.

Accepted and Alternates will be notified by U.S. mail.

Applicants NOT accepted into the program will receive notification to their Merced College email account and receive the same notification by U.S. mail.

Incomplete/Disqualified applications will be returned in the self‐addressed stamped envelope you provided. If this applies to you, you should receive your application no later than June 30, 2020.

Merced College Email Information ‐ You can access your email through the Merced

College campus portal by going to https://mc4me.mccd.edu. To log in to the campus portal, you will need to know your username and password. If you need assistance with your student email account, please contact the Student Help Desk at 209‐381‐6565.

ATTENTION: It is the student's responsibility to make sure their contact information is kept

current (specifically home address, phone number(s)). Should your information change from what was submitted on your application, please Email [email protected] AND [email protected] from your Merced College campus email account (emails submitted from a personal account will be automatically deleted.) You will receive an email confirmation that your information has been updated.