Arkansas State University-Beebe LPN/Paramedic to RN

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing

Program Information and Application Packet January 2021

Priority Consideration Date December 15, 2020

OFFERED AT

ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-BEEBE, SEARCY CAMPUS 1800 EAST MOORE AVENUE

SEARCY, AR 72143 501-207-6200

LPN/Paramedic to Registered Nursing Program Information & Application Process

The LPN/Paramedic to Registered Nursing program is designed to assist and prepare the LPN and Paramedic to become a Registered Nurse. The Associate of Applied Science in Nursing degree incorporates prior educational knowledge, theory and clinical practice. The program is approved by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing, Arkansas Department of Higher Education and the Higher Learning Commission. Classes/Practicum will be two to three days a week according to the term and progression of the program. On average eight to twelve hours are required each week. The student must maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher throughout the program to graduate. The Nursing program has a competitive selection process and limited student program seats. Not all applicants will be accepted into the program. Each student is required to meet all guidelines as listed below or will be deemed ineligible to enter the nursing program. Requirements for Admission to ASU-Beebe

o Submit an ASU-Beebe application for enrollment. This may be done on-line at www.asub.edu o Submit an official complete high school transcript (seven semester transcript for high school seniors

with the final transcript to follow after graduation) indicating date of graduation or copy of GED scores or American Correspondence Certificate. Submit ALL college/university transcripts.

o Submit immunization records. Provide immunization record with required MMR (including a booster, second dose for measles).

Requirements for Admission to the ASUB LPN/Paramedic to Registered Nurse

o All prerequisites must be completed PRIOR to submitting an application for the LPN/Paramedic to RN Nursing program. The prospective student must have a minimum GPA of 2.6 in prerequisites as listed for the program and an overall GPA of 2.0. All prerequisites must be completed with a grade of C or better.

o Any applicant seeking transfer credit for prerequisite courses must submit official transcripts to the Registrar’s office. Prerequisite courses in progress during the Fall application period will be considered with a midterm grade of “C” or higher. Conditional admission may be granted pending successful course completion with a “C” or higher.

o The application process must be complete to be considered for admission to the program. o A new application must be submitted each year. Applications will continue to be accepted until the class

is filled. o The application process will open October 1 and remain open until the class is filled. A priority

consideration date is set for December 15, 2020. Applicants that have completed all steps of the process and qualify for acceptance will be considered for admission.

o All transcripts, scores and any other documentation required in the admissions process must be on file at the time of the application to be considered complete and eligible for consideration

o Each applicant is required to take the HESI entrance exam specific to their program application. Please ensure when registering for the exam you are specific as to which program and exam you need to take.

Entrance Exams are as follows: o HESI Entrance Exam – No minimum score required. Points will be awarded related to test scores.

LPN: LPN to ADN HESI Entrance exam Paramedic: EMS to ADN Entrance exam

o Accuplacer Reading Exam – minimum score of 253 required. o Testing information, instructions and dates for administration may be found on the ASUB testing center

webpage at http://www.asub.edu/testing-services/ .

Selection Process o Selection of qualified applicants for admission is based on a point system which includes scores on

required admission testing and prerequisite GPA. o LPN requirements:

o Unencumbered LPN license in the state of Arkansas or mutual state licensure recognized by the ASBN or be a recent graduate of an approved LPN program.

o Complete the Elsevier Hesi LPN-ADN entrance exam with qualifying entrance score. o Example of study material are Pearson Vue EMT achieve for Paramedics or the Saunders PN-

NCLEX review o Paramedic requirements:

o Must hold a Paramedic state licensure number with the Arkansas Department of Health as well as current registration as a paramedic with the National Registry of EMTs.

o Minimum of 5 months (800 hours) over the last two years. Experience must be direct patient care centered. No hours served as an orientation to employment or related training shall be considered.

o Complete the Elsevier HESI EMS – ADN Entrance Exam with qualifying entrance score. o Example of study material is Pearson Vue EMT achieve for Paramedics or the Saunders PN-

NCLEX review o If the applicant has been in another Nursing or Allied Health program, a letter of good standing must be

provided prior to acceptance or consideration. If the student is not found to be in good standing, the student information will be reviewed by the faculty board and Administration to determine enrollment eligibility.

o Anyone who applies but is not accepted for admission must reapply for consideration during future application periods.

o Applicants with felony charges and selected misdemeanor charges, or those with positive drug screenings, may be denied enrollment in nursing courses. Students must be free of offenses that would potentially disqualify them from working in a healthcare facility.

o Admission into the clinical portion of the Nursing program is at the discretion of the clinical agencies o Special conditions apply to the admission and enrollment of international students, including a minimal

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 500, proof of medical insurance, a signed authorization for medical services, and proof of financial resources. Complete details of special admissions and enrollment procedures are available from the Admissions Office.

o Applicant must be at least 18 years of age or older. o After the selection process is completed, the applicant will be notified by email of acceptance or denial.

After admission status is granted to the Registered Nursing program, the student will be required to submit the following:

o Proof of American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR, which does not expire during program enrollment.

o Proof of Tuberculin skin test which will not expire during program (Pending availability and practicum facility requirement.)

o Proof of current Tetanus injection which does not expire during program. o Proof of Varicella Immunity o Proof of Hepatitis series o Proof of flu shot o Completion of all entrance testing requirements. o Completion of Nursing Orientation o Criminal Background check completion. o Applicants may be requested to participate in specific pre-enrollment assessments to fulfill external

agency requirements. The Arkansas State Board of Nursing maintains specific standards regarding criminal history which may disqualify an individual from obtaining a nursing license. The State Board of Nursing requires a criminal history background check upon application for licensure. Upon completion of the criminal background check, the Identification Bureau of the Department of Arkansas State Police shall forward to the board all information obtained concerning the licensure applicant in the commission of any offense. Students who have evidence of prior convictions will be

reviewed by the Director of Nursing. Students may be restricted, due to prior convictions, from certain facilities and may be ineligible to take the NCLEX-RN. A student may be granted approval for admission to program with a positive background check, however may not be able to complete program objectives due to practicum partner’s criminal background history requirements. Arkansas State Board of Nursing criminal background history regulations can be found at https://www.arsbn.org/Websites/arsbn/images/CBCAct990of2019.Feb20.pdf .

Estimated Program Expenses

The following are estimated costs for the program. Additional expenses include costs to attend conferences. Examples include: Professional conventions, attending Arkansas State Board of Nursing Disciplinary Hearings and other experiences as deemed appropriate by the faculty.

Total Approximate Program Expense $9645.00 Prerequisite Courses = 34 credit hours $4080.00

NRSG 2006 Foundational Concepts of Nursing $ 720.00

NRSG 2106 Nursing Concepts I $ 720.00

NRSG 2206 Nursing Concepts II $ 720.00

NRSG 2306 Nursing Concepts III $ 720.00

NRSG 2406 Nursing Concepts IV $ 720.00

Total Tuition/Fees $7680.00

Note: Totals do not include student fees

Item –NOTE these are estimated cost only. Prices are subject to change_ Approximate Expense

Essentials for Nursing Practice, 9th Ed – ISBN 9780323481847 $150.00

Mosby’s 2021 Drug Reference Handbook, 34th Ed – ISBN 9780323757331 $ 60.00

Calculating Drug Dosages, ISBN 9780803624962 $75.00

Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing, 11th Ed – ISBN 9780323551496 $150.00

Pharmacology, A Patient-Centered Nrsg Process Approach, 9th Ed – ISBN 9780323399166 $100.00

Maternal-Child Nursing, 5th Ed – ISBN 9780323401708 $100.00

Essentials of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, 3rd Ed - ISBN 9780323389655 $100.00

Comprehensive testing package (program identified packet only) $500.00

Registered Nursing Predictor (Program identified packet only) $100.00

Nurse Skills Pack (Purchased through bookstore) $150.00

Miscellaneous Item __ Approximate Expense

Penlight (First term) $7.00

Stethoscope (First term) $30.00

Bandage Scissors (First term) $6.00

Classroom Uniform: Navy Blue (First term) $150.00

Practicum Uniforms: Meridys Uniform Co (First term) $200.00

Logo Polo Shirt (Purchased through bookstore-First Term) $40.00

ID Badge Holder (First Term) $ 2.00

Drug Screen (Performed randomly-paid during program) $45.00ea

Malpractice Insurance (Paid during First term) $30.00

Nursing Practicum Shoes (First term) $25.00

Earbuds or Headphones (First Term) $10.00

Classroom shoes (First Term) $30.00

Watch with second hand: No digital watch (First term) $20.00

Influenza Vaccine (Seasonal-Fall Term) $50.00

1” 3 ring white binder with plastic sleeve on front (First term) $5.00

Hepatitis Injection-optional (Begin First term) $75.00

End of Program Expenses(Not included in program cost) Approximate Expense

Graduation Capping & Pinning $50.00

Graduation Cap & Gown $50.00

National Council Licensing Examination Fee $200.00

Arkansas State Board of Nursing Application Fee $100.00

Federal Background Check Fee $ 35.00 Subject to change without notification Updated October 2020

Please submit completed application to: ASUB - Nursing Program P.O. Box 909

Searcy, Arkansas 72143 Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________ Last Maiden First Middle Initial

Mailing Address: ___________________________________________________________________________ Street or PO Box City State Zip

Telephone: Home (____) _______________ Cell (____) _________________ Work (____) _______________ Email: ____________________________________________________________________________________ Please answer ALL of the following questions

Are you currently licensed as a LPN Yes No o If Yes provide licensure number _______________________

Are you currently certified as a Paramedic with the ADH Yes No o If yes, are you registered with the National Registry of EMTs Yes No o Please provide verification of certification/registry _____________

Are you currently employed by a healthcare entity Yes No o If Yes, where? __________________________________________

o Paramedic applicants must submit work hour verification with application showing minimum of 1000 hours’ active paramedic hours over the last two years

Have you ever been convicted of, or plead guilty to a crime? Yes No o If Yes, please list ___________________________________________ Persons convicted of a crime may not be allowed to take the licensing exam, NCLEX-RN, to become a Registered Nurse. The information can be found at https://www.arsbn.org/Websites/arsbn/images/CBCAct990of2019.Feb20.pdf .

Is English your primary language Yes No If no, TOEFL test scores must be submitted as required by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing.

Arkansas State University – Beebe LPN/Paramedic to Registered Nursing

Program Application

List ALL Colleges/Technical Institutes you have attended. If more space is needed, please attach separate sheet with information.

College/ Institute Location Date of Attendance Name When Attended

Registered Nursing program applicants must successfully complete this section listing the college, date of

completed courses, and course grade for all prerequisite courses and provide verification via transcripts to the admissions department.

Course College Completion Date Final Grade

ENG 1003 Freshman English I

ENG 1013 Freshman English II

ZOOL 2004 Anatomy & Physiology I with lab

ZOOL 2014 Anatomy & Physiology II with lab

BIOL 1014 Principles of Biology

BIOL 2104 Microbiology with Lab

PSY 2013 Introduction to Psychology

PSY 2533 Human Growth & Development

CIS 1503 Microcomputer Applications

MATH 1043 Quantitative Literacy

All courses must be completed with a grade of C or better Applicants failing to provide full disclosure will be denied admission to the program. All applicants will be notified via email of their acceptance or denial into the program. Acceptance status will not be given over the phone. Students can expect notification by December 18, 2020. I certify that the information on this application is complete and true. ________________________________________ _____________________________ Signature Date

Office Use Only

Date Application Received _______________________ Date of HESI Exam _______________________ Date of Accuplacer Reading _______________________ Score _______________________

LPN/Paramedic to RN Check Sheet

Provide the following to ASUB Admissions Department

______ Complete application to Arkansas State University – Beebe

______ Official transcripts: High School, Colleges and Technical Institutes

______ Immunization Records

Prerequisite Course Completion

_____ ENG 1003 Freshman English I _____ ENG 1013 Freshman English II _____ ZOOL 2004 Anatomy & Physiology I with lab _____ ZOOL 2014 Anatomy & Physiology II with lab _____ BIOL 1014 Principles of Biology _____ BIOL 2104 Microbiology with Lab _____ PSY 2013 Introduction to Psychology _____ PSY 2533 Human Growth & Development _____ CIS 1503 Microcomputer Applications _____ MATH 1043 Quantitative Literacy

_____ Provide Completed, Signed and Dated RN program application to ASUB Nursing

Department

_____ Entrance Exams

Accuplacer Reading Exam LPN: LPN to ADN HESI Paramedic: EMS to HESI

Employment Verification Form

(To be completed by employer)

Applicant’s Name: _________________________________________

To: The employer of the undersigned:

This is your authorization to release the information concerning my employment as required below. In order to establish eligibility for

the AASN-RN program at Arkansas State University-Beebe, verification of employment hours is required. Please complete this form

as soon as possible. It is required before I can be determined eligible for the program. This form can be returned via email to

casmith@asub.edu or to the Nursing Department, 1800 E. Moore Ave., Searcy, AR 72145.

Your cooperation and prompt return of this information is appreciated.

__________________________________________________ _________________________ Signature of Employee Date

TO BE COMPLETED BY EMPLOYER:

Business Name: _______________________________________ Telephone # ____________________

Address______________________________________________________________________________

Approx. Hire Date: __________________ Job Title: _________________________________

Approx. number of Orientation Hours: ________

Please indicate the employee’s work Schedule (Examples: “M-F, 8 am to 5 pm” or “11 am to 7pm-- 4 days on 2

days off” or “M-Sun Days Vary, 12 Midnight – 7 am”)

Enter Work Schedule: ________________________________________________________________

Does this schedule vary? Yes _____ No _______ If yes, please explain below:

Avg. # Hours Worked per Week over the last 5 months _________

Please note: Applicant must have worked a minimum of 5 months (800 hours) over the last two (2) years.

Experience must be direct patient care centered. No hours served as an orientation to employment or related

training shall be considered.

Comments________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

MUST BE SIGNED BY EMPLOYER

________________________________ _______________________ __________________ Person Completing This Form (Please Print) Title Phone #

________________________________ _______________________ Signature Date

Updated 10/20