1. Nursing Program Advising
Jessica Alvarado, Counselor
Lane Community College

2. Nursing Program Options
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing – prepares students to become RN’s Registered Nurses
Opportunity to enroll in OHSU’s Online RN to BSN completion program without a competitive admission process
Licensed Practical Nurse – 1-year certificate – prepares students to be eligible to sit for LPN Licensing exams
LPN to RN Bridge – Option for current LPN’s to transition to the 2nd year in the two year program

3. General Advising Information
Individual questions can be answered by ing
Attend nursing workshops for guidance
Requirements may change each year so it is important to keep updated by viewing our Academic Advising Resource in Moodle.
Enrolling in Moodle will allow us to you updates about the program and other important advising information

4. Health Professions Website
Application information and forms can be found at - choose the Nursing link

5. Career & Employment Information
Students can review Section 3 and 5 of the Academic Advising Resource for additional career and educational options
Oregon CIS can be useful Career Research tool.
Contact Career Center for more information
Oregon Consortium for Nursing Education (OCNE)
Oregon Health Science University (OHSU)
Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN)
All Nursing Schools in the US
–Programs throughout the state, scholarship Info and career information
Program is accredited by Oregon State Board of Nursing
17938 SW Upper Boones Ferry Rd
Portland OR,

6. OCNE Oregon Consortium for Nursing Education (OCNE)
Lane is 1 of 15 Oregon Community Colleges partnering with OHSU to allow two-year AAS Degree RN’s to continue to complete OHSU’s Bachelors in Nursing
Same prerequisites and comparable application processes for students
Additional coursework required to be admitted to OHSU
Student complete BSN coursework online – clinical experience is arranged in proximity to student

7. Application Timelines
Major
Dec.
Feb.
Apr.
Jun.
Jul.
Aug
Sept.
Nov.
Jan.
End of Fall Term
Mid- Winter Term
Start of Spring
Term
End of Spring Term
Mid-Summer Term
End of Summer Term
Start of Fall Term
Mid-Fall Term
Start of Winter Term RN
Finish RN
pre-reqs
Obtain
CNA before Fall = additional points
Apply to RN program
Interview
Orientation in May for accepted
or alternates
Start program
LPN
Finish LPN
Apply to LPN
program
Orientation for accepted or alternates
Obtain CNA if not on application
LPN-RN Bridge
Finish Bridge
Pre-reqs
Take screening exam
Apply to Bridge
Start Bridge

8. Minimum Course Requirements
Similarities among program applications:
Prerequisite courses GPA of 3.00
Completion of pre-req courses with a minimum grade of C or better
Minimum Requirements to Apply – see program advising guide
Courses completed at other institutions must be considered equivalent or substituted with an approved course BEFORE applying
Form 1 – Conditions for Application– student checklist to use and acknowledge important information
Form 2 – Point Petition sheet – students are required to list specific courses that meet application and point requirements
Online Application and Payment – students are required to go online to enter demographic information and pay a fee to apply

9. Application Process
Read through our Academic Advising Resource in Moodle to review requirements, application packet and get instructions on how to fill out the application forms
Section 1- RN application
Section 7 – LPN and LPN-RN Bridge application
Application forms and supporting documents are submitted via only
Application forms that are scanned, handwritten, or Google docs will not be accepted
Supporting documents can be scanned
Application payment is submitted online

10. Post-Application Similarities Cont.
Once Admitted – students must complete:
Mandatory Orientation for accepted and alternate students
Program Entry Requirements – each program has specific credit and course requirements to enroll in the first term as an accepted student.
Entry requirements can include criminal background check, immunizations, urinalysis drug screening, health insurance and CPR
Progression requirements – going from one term to the next term may have additional course requirements

11. Pre-reqs Min = 3.00 GPA C or higher RN Complete by end of Fall LPN
end of Spring
Bridge
end of Summer
Anatomy/Physiology
BI 231 – required. BI 232/ – entry requirements
BI recommended for application points
BI 231 – required. BI 232/233 – entry requirements
BI 231, 232, & 233
Math
MTH 095 or higher or qualifying exam
MTH 065 or higher
Writing
WR WR 122
WR higher WR is accepted
Nutrition
FN 225 or FN 240
None
Psychology
PSY 215
Complete prior to entry PSY 215
Human Relations
See catalog AAS
Complete first term in program or before
Social Science or 2nd HR
Electives
Varies
HO 100
Additional Points
Required
Diversity Course
Not Required
CNA/LPN Training
CNA Additional Points
CNA entry requirement/ work hours extra points
LPN + LPN work hours required to apply
Military Service

12. Other Entry Requirements RN Complete by start of Fall LPN
start of Winter
Bridge
Additional Courses
Microbiology
Courses not listed on the application
BI 234
PSY 215
Not Required
None
WR 123 or 227
Only required if WR 121 and/or WR 122 were 3 credit courses
Biology with Genetics
Required during first year – not entry
Required before entry
CNA
CNA certificate
Required
Mandatory Orientation
Yes
Criminal Background
Health Insurance
Immunizations
Yes – will be specified in orientation
Mandatory Orientation will discuss other requirements. Wait until orientation to complete the following: background check, immunizations or health insurance

13. Required Courses/ Transfer Information
Courses completed at other schools must be considered equivalent or be approved for use in the application PRIOR to submitting the application
Please review the Transfer Advising Information in Section 4 of Nursing’s Academic Advising in Moodle if you:
Have previous coursework that you think will be equivalent to or will substitute for the Nursing pre-reqs and program course requirements
If you have prior math, writing or science courses and need an override to register for a subsequent course

14. Program Requirements
The remaining slides discuss application and program requirements in more detail for four programs (RN, LPN, LPN-RN Bridge, OHSU BSN)
Please select which program you want to learn about RN
LPN
LPN – RN Bridge
OHSU BSN

15. AAS RN Program Overview
Year 1 – Prerequisites typically take 4 to 6 terms to complete. Complete pre-reqs Fall term or before for next Fall entry
Year 2 – Accepted students complete 1st year core courses and clinical
Year 3 – Accepted students complete 2nd year core courses and clinical – then are eligible to take the licensing exams to become a Registered Nurse

16. BSN Completion – Year 4
Students who complete additional coursework and Year 3 can complete OHSU’s online Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN)
Additional Coursework information – click here
Year 4 - BSN track students complete online core courses and clinical work locally

17. RN Point Sheet Breakdown
Section 1
Minimum of 30 course credits that include MTH 095 (or math proficiency) and BI 231
Section 2 – Approved Electives
Amount of credits will vary for each applicant
Cannot use classes listed in section 1
AAS Approved Electives
There are some exception – see application information packet
Section 3 – Pre-req GPA
Only courses listed on section 1 and section 2 of the application
Section 4 – OCNE points
Section = credits
Section 5 – Lane Discretionary Points
Subject to change each year
Ex: Military experience, HO 100, Diversity course etc..

18. Post- RN Application
The top ranked students from the point sheet are invited to the group interview
You must sign up for an interview which requires an L#
Additional information about the interview process is provided in Ongoing/Transfer workshops
Per OCNE rules – students are not provided their interview points

19. Preparing to take A&P 1 – BI 231
BI112 and CH112 courses (known as Biobonds) are the prerequisite for BI 231 – the first Anatomy and Physiology course
BI112 and CH 112: One or both of these courses can be approved electives on the application
Review section 4 in Moodle if you think you have courses that will waive you from BI 112 and/or CH 112
If waived from BI 112 – you will need to find another way to meet the genetics requirement – see next slide
Getting into BI 112/CH 112 – two options:
1. Passing Lane’s math placement testing OR
2. Passing MTH 052 or MTH 060 with a C- or higher

20. Biology with Genetics
Nursing students are required to complete a Biology with Genetics requirement
Lane’s BI 112 taken Summer 2013 or later meets this requirement
Lane BI BI 233 prior to Summer 2013 meets this requirement
Transfer students must determine if prior coursework (even if they have the same course numbering) – meets this requirement
Consult with Science department
Refer to the college catalog for Biology with Genetics options

21. Anatomy and Physiology BI 231, 232 and 233 Sequence
These courses meet application and program requirements. BI 231 is required for all options
If BI 232 and/or BI 233 are not on the application – must still meet minimum of 30 credits to apply and have enough electives to have total application credits
The most recent AP course expires after 7 years.
If BI 231,232&233 are expired - BI 233 must be taken within 7 years prior to program entry

22. Anatomy and Physiology from other institutions
Lane A& P sequence is 12 quarter credits or 8 semester credits with specific content
University of Oregon and Oregon State courses exceed the credit requirement
Content requirement must also be met
Review Section 4 to see if your courses are equivalent to Lane’s anatomy sequence

23. BI 234 Microbiology
Complete by the end of the first term in the RN program as an accepted student or before entry
BI 231,232& 233 are the required prerequisites
BI 233 and BI 234 can be taken together if approved by the Science department

24. Math Application Requirement
Choice of MTH 095 or higher OR documentation of math proficiency
Math proficiency does not count toward minimum of 30 credits to apply – will need more courses from section 1 and more Approved Electives
MTH 095 with a Pass grade
Lane Credit By Exam for MTh 095 or higher
AP Calculus or CLEP (College Algebra, any Calculus or Statistics
IB – Mathematics, Math Studies or Further Math or Statistics
Once a course equivalent to MTH 065 (LPN) Math 95 (RN) or higher has been taken then the credit course must be used toward the application points

25. FN 225 Nutrition OR FN 240 Nutrition & Metabolism
Choose FN 225 or FN 240
Other FN numbered courses at Lane do not meet the requirement and do not meet approved elective criteria
Instructors recommend that these courses are taken after completion of a chemistry course
Students who struggle in these courses typically have not taken a chemistry course

26. PSY 215 Lifespan Developmental Psychology
PSY 215 course meets an application and/or program requirement
Placement into or completion of WR 121 is recommended by instructors
PSY 201 is a recommended pre-req and is available the most in the Fall term
PSY 215 is a Winter term entry requirement for LPN students
Other approved options:
1. HDFS 226 & PSY 236 or
2. PSY 235 & PSY 236
PSY 236 is not offered at Lane

27. English Composition Sequence
WR 121 & 122 or equivalent meet application and program requirements
WR 115 is the prerequisite for WR 121
Students with a BS/BA – may use Approved Electives instead
Submit transcript from US accredited college to verify degree
WR 123 or 227 or equivalent meet the program completion requirement
Required if W 121 and/or 122 were taken as 3 credit courses
Not required if a student has a BS/BA degree

28. Human Relations Course
This is an Associate of Applied Science degree requirement
The course options are listed on the Associate of Applied Science requirement page in the catalog
This list may change in the upcoming years
Please refer to advising guide and application materials for the year you are applying
Human Relations is required first term in LPN program or before

29. Social Science Requirement
This course will count toward points in the application and meet a program requirement
Recommended courses:
PSY 201 General Psychology
SOC 204 Introduction to Sociology
Other courses that meets the Social Science requirement see AAS requirements in catalog

30. HO 100 Medical Terminology
Instructors recommend that this course be taken before the Anatomy and Physiology sequence
This course will count toward additional points in the application if a grade of pass or C or better is earned for the RN Program option
HO 100 ( C or higher) is required for LPN’s to apply
Options for completion:
1. Traditional classroom setting
2. Online
Both options have an oral final examination

31. Nursing Diversity Course
Courses listed as AAOT Cultural Literacy Requirement count
HO 102 and HE 255 also count
If taken for a grade of C or better – can be approved elective and extra points
If a transfer course is not listed as equivalent but you think it may fit this category – with a course description of your course

32. LPN Certificate Overview
Year 1 – Prerequisites including CNA training typically take 4 to 6 terms to complete
If CNA isn’t on application – complete no later than Summer term for Winter term entry.
CNA training can take 4 or more weeks to complete
Then you take the licensing exam and then wait for the certificate to be uploaded to the OBSN website – must be done before Winter term start
Application points for CNA 960 paid work hours
Year 2 – Accepted students complete three terms of core courses and clinical experience
Upon completion - eligible to sit for licensing exams through the Oregon State Board of Nursing

33. LPN Program Prerequisites
Review section 7 in Moodle for LPN application information
Complete pre-reqs by end of Spring term for application (Winter term entry)
C or higher grades in:
MTH 065
WR 121 – higher writing is also accepted
Max points for students with BA/BS degree
Submit transcript from US accredited college to verify degree
HO 100
BI 231, 232 and 233 – A & P information
CIS 101, CS 120 or computer proficiency
PSY 215 – Entry requirement
Human Relations – Program requirement
960 paid CNA hours = additional application points
Work verification form required for application

34. LPN Entry Requirements
PSY 215
CNA Certified Nursing Assistant (Oregon)
Mandatory Orientation
CPR, background check, immunizations, etc. will be discuss at orientation
Human Relations course – can be completed first term in program or before

35. LPN to RN Bridge Program
Year 1 – Complete:
500 LPN work hours
2 work references
Exam through Health Professions department
45-47 credits RN
pre-requisites by end of Summer term for Winter entry
Year 2 - Complete two terms of Pharmacology and Pathophysiology and the Bridge course
Year 3 - Enter 2nd year of AAS RN program
Entry into 2nd year is not guaranteed

36. LPN to RN Course Prerequisites Complete by end of Summer
45-47 credits that include:
BI 231,232,233 and 234 (Bi 233 within 7 years)
Biology with genetics
FN 225 or FN 240
MTH 095 or higher
PSY 215
WR 121, WR 122 (Writing info for students with BA/BS)
Human Relations
Social Science
Approved Electives to meet credit requirement
HO 100 and Diversity course = application points – not required

37. Course Details
The Bridge program and RN program have the same pre-req courses, but with different deadline and entry requirements
The RN slides have more details about the courses required
If you are still needing some pre-reqs for the Bridge program - click here to read about the course details

38. OHSU BSN Completion Requirements
Before graduating from Lane’s RN program – students must complete
Foreign Language requirement
6 credits Social Science courses
May have been completed as part of application
9 credits Humanities
15 credits of Upper Division
Students must complete MTH 243 Statistics before taking NRS 411

39. Math 243 Statistics Math sequence options at Lane
010, 020, 052, 098, 105, 243 or
010, 020, 060, 065, 095, 105 or 111, 243
MTH 243 – complete prior to taking NRS 411 for OHSU BSN
MTH 243 needs to be completed within 5 years prior to entering a Masters level program at OHSU
Otherwise the statistics course does not expire

40. Foreign Language Requirement
Can be met by one of the following documented options:
Two terms of same college level foreign language
Two years of same foreign language in high school
Language proficiency exam
For students with English as a second language - proof of education completed through the 8th grade or higher or equivalent in one’s native language.

41. OHSU Social Science Courses
6 or more credits completed in courses with the following prefixes:
Anthropology
Economics
History
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
Business

42. OHSU Humanities
9 or more credits completed in courses with the following prefixes:
Philosophy
Religion
Speech
Theater Arts
Women’s Studies
Foreign Language 100 or higher
Linguistics
Music Appreciation
English Literature
Communication
Journalism
History of Art or Music

43. Upper Division Courses
15 or more credits numbered at 300 or junior or senior level at accredited institutions
Subject areas is your choice, but we suggest taking courses that would meet Lane’s Approved Elective criteria
See RN Application Information packet for criteria

44. Competitive Criteria- subject to change – each year
The higher your grades the more points you will be eligible for in the application
The science and math courses will be worth more than the rest
A’s will be worth more than B’s and B’s will be worth more than C’s in most courses
BI A and B grades worth same points
The pre-req GPA varies per year
Earning as many additional Application Points
Performing well on the RN interview or Bridge’s application exam
Apply if you are eligible

45. Frequently Asked Questions-pg 1
Q: What kind of grades do I need to be competitive?
A: To be competitive you need to have as strong of a GPA as possible on the prerequisites. The application points determine if you are invited to the interview. The interview points plus application points determine if you are admitted to the program – points can vary each year. We suggest you apply if you are eligible.
Q: Should I repeat if I get a B grade?
A: The choice is always your decision, but we want to let you know that an ‘A’ and ‘B’ in BI is the same amount of points. Also – we take the most recent grade of a repeated class (B, C, C-, D, F, and NP). Repeating courses can affect your financial aid as well.
Q: I am having trouble doing the online application – where can I go for help?
A: Please read over Section 1 in Moodle for information and attend an On-Going/Transfer workshop with Jessica. Help with Adobe can be obtained in the ATC (building 2). Your advising team can answer questions. your concerns to

46. FAQ page 2 Q: What happens after the applications are submitted?
A: RN applicants - Students are notified of eligibility for the RN Program-interviews. Students should register for any course that was missing from the application.
A: LPN and Bridge applicants – Students are notified of conditional acceptance – a checklist of additional requirements will be provided in the acceptance letter. Students should register for entry requirements.
Q: What can I expect from the RN interviews?
A: More information will be provided in Preparing to Apply section in Nursing’s Academic Advising Resource
Q: How long is the waiting list?
A: There is no waiting list for any program. Students are either accepted, placed on an alternate list or not accepted.

47. Tips For Success
Don’t do this alone. Ask for help (use tutoring, nursing workshops,
us if you are not doing well in a class
Attend a workshop every term or two for updates
Enroll in the Academic Advising Resource to receive important updates
Take your time - perform well in each class
Do informational interviews-see if this is what you really want
Get work in the Health Care field to see what opportunities exist in the medical world (CNA suggested)
Register early to help with your term-by-term planning and to gain access to high demand courses