Accelerated Bachelor of Science
in
Nursing Program
Information Session
Presented By
Agasia Lanier, M.Ed.
Assistant Director for Nursing Admission
Mary Sloper, RN, MN, MBA
Interim Director, Accelerated Bachelor of Science in
Nursing
Luis Flores
Counselor, Student Financing
Overview
 Introduction to Mount Saint Mary’s University
 Program Details
 Application Process
 Financing Your Education
 Nursing Programs at the Mount
About Mount Saint Mary’s University
o Private, Catholic, primarily women’s university
o Founded by the Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet
o The first baccalaureate of science in nursing program in
California was established at Mount Saint Mary’s
University, graduating its first class in 1952.
o The Accelerated BSN program was established in May 1995
and graduated the first cohort May 1996 and was the first of
it’s kind west of the Rocky Mountains.
Two Campuses one Mission
The Chalon Campus
The Doheny Campus
Two Campuses one Mission
Two exceptional campuses
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Chalon Est. 1925
Doheny Est. 1962
 Chalon- campus sits within the Santa Monica mountains, and houses;
-Baccalaureate degree programs
 Doheny- campus is located near Downtown Los Angeles, once the
historic Doheny Estate houses;
- Associate degree programs - Associate Degree in Nursing
- Weekend College
-Accelerated BSN
- Graduate programs
- Master of Science in Nursing
- Teacher’s credential
- Doctor of Physical Therapy
Accreditation
 Accreditation
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Western Association of
Schools and Colleges
(WASC)
Commission on Collegiate
Nursing Education
(CCNE)
 Approvals
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California Board of
Registered Nursing
Program Details
Presented by:
Mary Sloper, RN, MN, MBA
Interim Director,
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Dr. Sister Callista Roy
 Developed Roy Nursing Model in 1976 at Mount Saint
Mary’s College
 Dr. Roy is now a professor at Emeritus Boston College
Roy Adaptation Model
 Developed by Sister Callista Roy CSJ, former
chair of MSMU nursing department.
 Used widely in the United States, Canada,
Japan, and other countries.
 The Roy adaptation model recognizes that a
person is a bio-psycho-social-spiritual being in
constant interaction with a dynamic and
complex world.
Program Schedule
 Semester #1
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20 units
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Monday & Tuesday 7:00am to 4:00pm
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theory courses
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday; 6:30am to 3:30pm
o
clinical rotations at the hospital
Program Schedule
 Semester #2
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18 units of nursing & 3 units of Bioethics
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Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday
 Clinical days (2 days each week)
 8 clinical rotations at hospital
Tuesday- 7am to 2pm- theory
 Thursday- 7am to 4pm- theory
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Program Schedule
 Semester #3
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18 units
Monday & Wednesday (theory classes)
 Mon. 7am to 3:00pm; Wed. 7am to 5pm
 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
 Clinicals (2 days a week)
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Pre-requisites
 Chemistry or Physics (with lab) 4 semester units
 Human Anatomy (with lab) 4 semester units
 Human Physiology (with lab) 4 semester units
 Microbiology (with lab) 4 semester units
**all four science courses must have been taken
within the last 5 years**
PLEASE NOTE: All quarter units will be converted into
semester units. Online science classes with online/virtual
labs will not be accepted.
Pre-requisites
 Human Nutrition 3 semester units
 General Psychology 3 semester units
 Developmental (Lifespan) Psychology 3 semester
units
 Introduction To Sociology or
Cultural Anthropology 3 semester units
 Communication:
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Written communication- Composition 3 semester units
Oral communication – Public Speaking 3 semester units
Pre-requisites
 Philosophy (Any course) 3 semester units
 Philosophy (Bioethics, upper div.) 3 semester units
 Religious Studies (Any course) 6 semester units
**A passing grade for all pre requisites
is “C”**
Bioethics
 There are upper division Phil. courses that are
transferable for our Bioethics requirement.
 UCLA: Phil 155 Medical Ethics
 LMU: Phil 330 Cont. Moral Problems
 Taylor Univ (Indiana): Phil 410 (online)
These are just examples, you may email your admission counselor
for a full list of approved courses. Counselor email will be
provided at the end of presentation.
Selection Process
 Application suggestions:
 Be sure to list all prerequisites you will be taking
between your application submission and the
beginning of the program.
 If you change your address, phone number, or email
after application submission, please notify the Office
of Admission
Selection Process
Pg. 3, ‘Personal Statement’:
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Be sure to answer all 4 questions
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4.
Why are you choosing a career in nursing now?
What experiences have you had in the health care
field?
What are your short and long term goals?
How have you planned (financially and personally) for
the year of full time study in this accelerated program?
Selection Process
 Letters of Reference
 Two letters needed on official letterhead.
 At least one academic reference from someone who can speak
to your ability to succeed in an academically rigorous and fast
paced program.
Selection Process
 Math Placement Exam (effective Summer 2014)
 All eligible applicants will be notified to take the Math
Placement Exam once the deadline has passed.
 Placement Exam scores will be considered as part of the
evaluation scoring rubric for admission decisions.
 Students will receive a sample exam prior to testing.
 The Math Placement Exam is MANDATORY to be
considered for admission.
Interviews
 Applicants that complete the application
process on-time and meet our minimum GPA
will be contacted by the Nursing department to
schedule an interview
 Interviews are usually conducted in
December/January and May
Background Screening
Students must complete background checks prior to
clinical placement, after reserving a space within the
program
Program Questions
Financing Your Education
PRESENTED BY:
LUIS FLORES
Applying For Financial Aid
 Apply for financial aid at the same time you are
applying for admission.
 Or once you have been accepted into the program.
 Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA).
Free Application For Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA)
 Apply online: www.fafsa.ed.gov
 1-2 weeks processing time
 Include Mount Saint Mary’s School Code: 001243
so we receive your FAFSA information.
After being admitted into the program, you will receive a Financial
Aid Offer from the Student Financing Office once we have received…
 Beginning in Summer;
 You must complete the 2015/2016 FAFSA for the Summer semester
and an additional 2016/2017 FAFSA for the Fall/ Spring semesters.
 Beginning in Fall;
 You must complete the 2016/2017 FAFSA for the Fall, Spring,
and Summer semesters.
Annual Costs for 2014- 2015
Accelerated Nursing
12 month program
Tuition & Fees:
$63,026
**Please note tuition usually increases 3-5% every year**
Room and Board:
$15,000-16,000
Types of Financial Aid
1. Federal Stafford Loans:
Students are eligible for up to $25,000 for the program. This may include
federal subsidized and unsubsidized loans.
Repayment begins six months after graduation.
o
Federal Subsidized Loans: The federal government pays the
interest while you are in college.
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Federal Unsubsidized Loans: The borrower pays the interest six
months after he/she has graduated.
Repayment begins six months after graduation.
Types of Financial Aid
2. Alternative/Private Loans:
o
Supplemental educational financing up to the
cost of attendance.
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Private loans are based on credit. The student
has option to apply with a co-signer. Apply by
phone or online. Repayment occurs six months
after graduation.
Types of Financial Aid
3. Forgivable Loan Program: Applied to the last two semesters of the
program.
Kaiser Scholarship
Northridge Hospital Scholarship
Torrance Memorial Scholarship
- Students must first be accepted into the Accelerated BSN program in
order to be eligible to apply for this scholarship.
- To be considered for either Scholarship an application needs to be filled
out and then an interview will be set up. If you accept the scholarship
and work for 2 - 2 1/2 years once you graduate, the loan or
“scholarship” is forgiven. This means you do not have to pay it back.
Types of Financial Aid
 4. Cash Net Monthly Payment:
- Open account by visiting, www.cashnet.com
- Requires a $20.00 deposit per academic semester
- Payment starts the first month upon enrollment.
- 0% interest.
- For further details visit the Cash Net website or contact
our business office at 213- 477-2540.
The Office of Student Financing
 Luis Flores
[email protected]
10 Chester Pl
Los Angeles, CA 90007
Building 745, 2nd Floor
M-Th: 9:00am – 6:00pm
F: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Tel: (213) 477-2562
Fax: (213) 477-2549
Mount Saint Mary’s University
AGASIA LANIER
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR
NURSING ADMISSION
Application Checklist
 Accelerated BSN
 Complete Application
 Personal statement
 Two Letters of References
(at least one must be academic)
Official college transcripts (from every institution attended)
 GPA- 3.0 Cumulative
 Application Fee
$50- online application
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**Please note: We only accept on-line applications for this
program.
Facts
Regarding
Admission
The Office of Admission
receives over 300
applications for 40
spaces; therefore your
applications and all
supporting documents
application must be
complete on or before
the deadline. No
exceptions will be
made.
Common issues that
disqualify candidates:
 Missing or late transcripts
 Not submitting up-to-date transcripts
 Missing or late letters of reference
 Reactivation forms without Self
Reporting Checklist and Updated
Personal Statement
On-line Application
www.msmu.edu
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Admissions
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Nursing Transfer Student
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Apply On-line
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Accelerated BSN application
Application Deadline
 October 15 for Summer
 March 1 for Fall
 You may apply even if you are in the process of
completing pre-requisites. However, all prerequisites must be completed by the start date of
the Accelerated BSN Program.
Transcripts
 We will need official transcripts from all the colleges attended, including:
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Community College/ University attended before your degree
University where you obtained your degree
Foreign Transcripts from study-abroad program
Official Transcripts from all foreign study
Transcripts from Graduate or Professional degree
Transcripts from vocational program
I.e. C.N.A, Massage, Phlebotomy, E.M.T
Community college/ University attended after degree
Transcripts for courses taken prior to application deadline
**Mount Saint Mary’s University requires transcripts to be sent
from institution to institution to be considered official**
International Transcripts
 If you attended college outside the United States,
you will need to submit:
A comprehensive international transcript evaluation
 An official, foreign transcript
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 The recommended evaluation service is Academic
Credentials Evaluation Institute
www.acei1.com
1-800-234-1597
Check your application status
 MSMU Web Portal
 A few days after you submit your application, you will get
an email about MSMU Web Portal
 The MSMU Web Portal will display announcements,
document status, application status, and required
documents for the program if admitted
Please note: we receive a lot of documents 2 weeks before and after deadline,
so it takes longer during that time for items to be reflected in WebAdvisor
Articulation Agreements
 Resource available through our website to inform you of
community college classes that meet our pre-requisites.
 www.msmc.la.edu
Click on Admissions
Click on Nursing Transfer Student
Click on Articulation Agreements
Click school of choice
- Due to the high volume of applicants, the Office of Admission is unable to provide
prospective nursing candidates with course equivalencies for classes taken at 4 year
colleges and universities. Please visit the attached link, http://www.msmc.la.edu/campusresources/college-catalogs.asp, to view the Mount Saint Mary’s University catalog and
compare your equivalent courses.
FOUR NURSING PROGRAMS
 DOHENY
 Associate Degree in Nursing – 2 to 3 years
Evening or afternoon classes, clinicals on weekends
 GPA minimums: 2.75 overall and 2.5 overall in all required
sciences
 To be considered for admissions, applicants must take the T.E.A.S
exam.
 Starts in Fall and Spring of each year
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FOUR NURSING PROGRAMS
 DOHENY
 RN to BSN Completion Program – 12 months
Evening nursing classes, general study classes taken in Weekend
College
 GPA minimums: 2.8 overall and 2.5 overall in all required sciences
 Preceptorships to be determined with Nursing Faculty Advisor
 Pre-Nursing option available (NCLEX-RN must be completed
within 6 months)
 Starts in Fall and Spring of each year
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FOUR NURSING PROGRAMS
 CHALON
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Traditional BSN Program- 3 to 4 years
Classes and Clinicals during daytime hours
 32 units of prerequisites
 Overall GPA of 3.0 or greater
 Science GPA of 2.7
 Starts Fall of each year
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FOUR NURSING PROGRAMS
 DOHENY
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Accelerated BSN Program – 12 months
Must have Bachelors Degree
 46 units of prerequisite courses
 Overall GPA of 3.0 or greater
 Starts May and August of each year
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Please Remember…
 The Nursing Departments govern admission practices and
policies. The Office of Admission processes files and must
adhere to the rules set forth by the departments.
 Your evaluation begins the moment you inquire. Please be
mindful of your attitude towards all faculty and staff. We
make note of your interactions, both positive and negative,
and they can affect your admission.
 A wise woman once said, “Lack of preparation on your part
does not constitute an emergency on my part.”
Questions???
CONTACT:
OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS
(213) 477-2561
WWW.MSMU.EDU
[email protected]