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Instructional ProgramsNursing: Registered NursingSan Jacinto Campus(951) 487-MSJC (6752)1-800-624-5561Counseling (951) 487-3255Menifee Valley Campus(951) 672-MSJC (6752)1-800-452-3335Nursing and Allied Health Unit (951) r PreparationDegree(s)Transfer:NoneNon-Transfer:A.S. in Nursing 4413 AS.NURS.RN or 4413 AS.LVN2RN(with General Education Requirements Option A)Certificate(s)NoneEmployment Concentration Certificate(s)NoneProgram DescriptionThe Associate in Science degree in Registered Nursingprovides courses that are transferable to four-year colleges anduniversities. The program is accredited by the California StateBoard of Registered Nursing. Graduates are eligible to takethe National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). Theprogram pass rates are consistently above the state and nationalaverages.The Associate in Science degree in Nursing is a 78-unit degreeprogram which requires four semesters (40 units in nursing) ofstudy beyond completion of prerequisite courses. In addition,Mt San Jacinto College offers a LVN-RN articulation optionfor completion of the Associate in Science degree in Nursing ora non-degree 30-unit option.Career OpportunitiesAll career opportunities listed are representative careers in eachfield. There are no guaranteed positions for students completingthese programs. (See: www.onetonline.org)Health care providers, especially new graduate nurses, arepositioned in this nation to have excellent employmentopportunities especially with the Affordable Care Act. TheInland Empire continues to build health care facilities toprovide care for the increase in population.Health care reform and changes to legislation regarding healthcare has a direct impact on nursing. According to the Institute ofMedicine, registered nurses will be in demand with a projectednumber of 500,000 employment opportunities nationwide by2016.Mt. San Jacinto College 2019-2020 CatalogMSJC offers a range of course work to prepare students to transferto four-year colleges and universities. Courses that fulfill majorrequirements for an associate degree in this program mightnot be the same as those required for transfer into the majorat a four-year university. All four-year institutions prescribetheir own standards for course evaluation and admissions.Prospective transfer students are advised to research careers,degrees and majors in the Career/Transfer Center, access www.assist.org, review the MSJC catalog and meet with a counselorto expedite their transfer plan.Learning Outcomes Prepare to take and pass the NCLEX State Board Examinationutilizing the concept of the current NCLEX Test Plan. Prepare for entry level jobs in nursing practice settings utilizingthe concept of: therapeutic written, oral, and nonverbalcommunication skills; critical thinking and the nursing processto direct and manage client care; drug and intravenous therapyfor promoting a safe, effective care environment; growth anddevelopment and socio-cultural to view the client as a holisticperson; and evidence-based practices and principles of educationto promote, maintain, and restore optimum health for clientswith acute and chronic alterations in health. Act as a professional Registered Nurse by utilizing professionalnursing ethics and accepted standards of care to comply with thescope of practice as defined by the Board of Registered Nursingin the state of California.DegreeNon-Transfer DegreeADMISSION REQUIREMENTSNote: Meeting admission requirements for the program doesnot guarantee admission into the Associate Degree in NursingProgram. Please see the Multi-Criteria Selection Process formfor more information about the selection process. In addition,a pre-nursing “information workshop certificate” is no longeran admission requirement.Note: Every effort has been made to keep program information current.Please use this information as a guide and consult with the chair of the department/program or an MSJC counselor.207

Instructional ProgramsMt. San Jacinto College Associate Degree inNursing Program Multi-Criteria Selection ProcessApplicants with the highest ranking based on Criteria 1-6 will receive ProvisionalAcceptance and notified by MSJC student email 4-6 weeks after the application period.Admission will be offered to the highest ranking applicants whose documentation supportsthe information provided in the application.CRITERIA1. Previous AcademicDegrees,Diploma or RelevantCertificatesMAXIMUMPOINTS FOR EACHCATEGORY5 pointsIf you have multiple degrees/certificates the maximum pointsawarded is 5 points. LVN, CNA, Paramedic, EMT, Respiratory Therapist,Phlebotomist, Physical or Occupational Therapist, PhysicalTherapy Aide, Medical Assistant, Medical Scribe, DentalHygienist, Surgical Tech, Psychiatric Technician, Radiologyor Ultrasound Technician, Paramedic All Licenses/Certificates must be current to receive 5points.50 pointsMinimum 2.5 GPA in Anatomy and Physiology,Microbiology, English Composition, and IntermediateAlgebra (or higher)**LVN-RN applicants this includes PsychologyPoints for Prerequisite GPA is a maximum of 45 pointsGPA 4.045 pointsGPA 3.99- 3.840 pointsGPA 3.79- 3.635 pointsGPA 3.59- 3.430 pointsGPA 3.39- 3.225 pointsGPA 3.19- 3.020 pointsGPA 2.99- 2.815 pointsGPA 2.79- 2.610 pointsGPA 2.50- 2.55 points‘C’ or better in General Education and LicensureRequirements maximum 5 points Completion of Psychology, Political Science,Communication, Diversity, and Humanities AA/AS or BA/BS or Licensed HealthcareWork or Certified HealthcareWorker2. Grade Point Average inRelevant Course WorkPOINT DISTRIBUTIONContinued on next page208Mt. San Jacinto College 2019-2020 CatalogNote: Every effort has been made to keep program information current.Please use this information as a guide and consult with the chair of the department/program or an MSJC counselor.

Instructional ProgramsNursing Program Multi-Criteria Selection Process – Continued from previous pageCRITERIA3. Life Experiences orSpecial Circumstancesof an Applicant1. Veteran or activemilitary status2. Disabilities3. Low Family Income4. First generation offamily to attend college5. Need to work duringpre-requisites6. Disadvantage, social oreducational environment7. Difficult personaland family situations orcircumstances8. Refugee4. Proficiency or AdvancedLevel Coursework ina Language other thanEnglishMAXIMUMPOINTS FOR EACHCATEGORYPOINT DISTRIBUTION5 pointsCriteria/Application Requirement1. Copy of DD214 form for Veteran or Military ID2. Copy of DSPS evaluation or letter from a Physiciandocumenting disability.3. Document copy of eligibility of Financial Aid, CalWorks, BOGFW-B, Federal Pell Grant or EOPS.4. Written statement from applicant.5. Documentation from employer on company letterheadverifying dates of employment.6. Written statement from applicant.7. Written statement from applicant. Pertains to: singleparent, deployed spouse, family caregiver, death of familymember within 6 months, medical problems, or financialissues.8. Copy of card indicating refugee status.2 pointsAmerican Sign Language, Arabic, Chinese (including variousdialects), Farsi, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, Languages ofIndian Subcontinent & Southeast Asia Proficiency in a Language other than English must bemet by official transcripts from a U.S. regionally accreditedcollege or university verifying two semesters of the sameforeign language OR is the identified language spoken athome (Verification must be provided upon request)5. Documented relevantwork or volunteerexperience in Health carewithin the last 3 years.3 pointsPoints are awarded for work experience or volunteerexperience. Minimum of 100 hours for volunteer experience.6. Approved DiagnosticAssessment Tool,Test of Essential AcademicSkills (TEAS)35 pointsPoints for ATI TEAS is a maximum of 35 pointsScore 90- 100% 35 pointsScore 89- 82% 30 pointsScore 81- 74% 25 pointsScore 73- 62% 20 points Students are required to submit official ATI TEAS resultswith their application. The points assigned are dependent upon the test cut-offscore of 62% or higher on the ATI TEAS. Only the first passing score on the ATI TEAS will beaccepted. Please Note: The ATI TEAS Test can only be taken twicein order to achieve a passing score.Mt. San Jacinto College 2019-2020 CatalogNote: Every effort has been made to keep program information current.Please use this information as a guide and consult with the chair of the department/program or an MSJC counselor.209