1. Montgomery College Nursing Program
NSP 2 Updates – June 14, 2018

2. ADN to BSN Pathway
DUAL ADMISSION PROGRAM- Montgomery College and the University of Maryland School of Nursing
Total of 50 students admitted to the Dual Admission program since 2016.
24 MC Nursing students were in the Dual Admission program in Spring 2018.
7 Dual Admission students are currently dually enrolled and taking summer classes at UMSON.
Since 2016, 19 Dual Admission students have received Healthcare Initiative Foundation scholarships.
Students meet with the UMSON RN-to-BSN program director every semester through Meet and Greet events.
To date, 26 MC Dual Admission students have matriculated to UMSON.
A total of 9 students from MC have completed their BSN degree through the Dual Admission program.
UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIPS
Nursing Transfer event held during Welcome Forums for all Nursing students. 11 universities participated.
University visits occurred throughout the academic year and included tabling events; chat and chew events; and instant admission days.
Articulation agreements continue to be initiated and updated in collaboration with the MC TRANSFERmation office.
The Montgomery College Health Sciences Advisor (Counseling and Advising) met regularly with the Nursing Academic Progression Manager to discuss the Dual Admission program.  The Counseling and Advising offices were provided information about the Dual Admission program and kept abreast of any changes or updates to pre-requisite course requirements.  Campus counselors also reached out directly to the Nursing Academic Progression Manager to refer interested pre-nursing students to the program.  In addition, the ADN to BSN Pathway program participated in the Counseling and Advising majors fair events to promote the Nursing program and pathways to the BSN.
The Director of the Nursing Program and the Nursing Academic Progression Manager met on a regular basis to evaluate progress of the program and discuss program strategies.  The Nursing Academic Progression Manager and an ADN to BSN Pathway faculty presented at the National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students in Atlanta this past February to share progress of program.

3. ADN to BSN Pathway PRE-NURSING STUDENTS
Nursing Immersion programs were held on Rockville, Germantown, and Takoma Park/Silver Spring campuses in 2017/18.
Summer immersion program is planned for June 26 and 27.
The Nursing Academic Progression Manager meets with pre-nursing students during Nursing information sessions and on an individual basis.
OUTREACH TO PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS
2 Nursing Open House events were held this academic year with over 60 participants in attendance.
In April, the ADN to BSN Pathway program participated in MC’s Raptor Rising program, an outreach to high school seniors at 3 Montgomery County schools students and teachers visited the Nursing table.
In May, the ADN to BSN Pathway program organized a visit to the Health Sciences Center for Thomas Edison High School students.

4. M2ADN
Professor Harrell Presented at the Non –Clinical officer Professional Development sessions at Walter Reed September, October, November, December, January, February, March and April 2017 – 2018
Five active duty service members, 4 reservists are in the Summer 2018 cohort as a result this is an 80% increase of military students
Prof. Bilal worked with the Montgomery County Fire Department and began recruitment of paramedics and one was admitted
Prof. Bilal and Professor Harrell worked to streamline pharmacology into the curriculum, ATI has also been integrated into the curriculum to increase retention efforts
Prof. Harrell, communicates regularly with the WRNMMC nursing department and discusses the program with medics.  
Prof. Harrell provided a training session for Montgomery College faculty on unique needs of service members who are students

5. M2ADN
Prof. Bilal organized an academic and professional forum at Montgomery College which was attended by Senior Enlisted Members from Walter Reed and military students present and future
Professor Harrell worked with WRNMMC and the clinical partnership has been re- established
Professor Bilal presented at the OADN Convention in 2017
Professor Harrell presented at the Nurse Education Research Conference in April 2018
Professor Bilal is establishing relationships with Fort Meade and Andrews Airforce Base

6. MCSRC Train the Trainer and ASEL Programs
Total of 60 SEL Train the Trainer participants.
SEL I participants (N=42) and SEL II participants (N=18).
Fall ASEL Participants: SEL I  II (N=27); SEL II  SEL III (N=18).
Summer ASEL Participants: SEL II  III (N=29).
Dissemination of MCSRC at IMSH, GWU and INACSL.
Scholarship for SEL IIIs: SIM-Talks, SIM-N-AR and SIM-Teach.
Publication in review on the MCSRC Curriculum Model.
The number of SEL I participants increased between 2017 and 2018 from 60% to 70% respectively. The number of SEL II participants remained stable at 17 (2017) and 18 (2018). The breakdown of facility participation is Community College (SEL I=25, SEL II=9), University (SEL I=11, SEL II=7 ), and Hospital (SEL I=6, SEL II=2).
A survey was completed by the or SEL I and II cohorts returning to progress in the SEL Hybrid program. The survey measured progress in simulation centers 6-18 months following completion of their last Train the Trainer session. The quantitative and qualitative data found important and significant changes in simulation programs
The MCSRC received a Resource Grant to cover the program. SEL I and II participants from the 2016 and 2017 Train the Trainer cohorts were invited to the program. We had 75 eligible to return to advance in the program in the Fall 2017 with a 60% return rate. We had 57 eligible to return in the Summer 2018 with a 51% return rate. There is a total of 74 returning over with 26 returning in the fall and summer. There were 27 SEL I  II participants (Fall 2017) and 47 SEL II  III participants (Fall and Summer). The breakdown of facility participation is Community College (SEL I II=13, SEL II  III=19), University (SEL I  II=5, SEL II  III=13), and Hospital (SEL I  II=9, SEL II  III=15).
Beroz, S., Schneidereith, T., Farina, C.L., Watties-Daniels, D., Dawson, L., Daniels, A., & Sullivan, N. (in review). A statewide curriculum model for teaching simulation education leaders, Clinical Simulation in Nursing.

7. MCSRC Equipment/Material Awards & Nursing Simulation Scenario Library Resources 2017-18
MC Nursing Simulation Library
Opioid Withdrawal
(click video to view)
Sepsis:
Production May 2018
Video available Fall 2018
MCSRC Simulation Equipment & Material Resources
Each Pre-Licensure Nursing program in Maryland State completed MCSRC’s Benchmark, allowing strategic identification of colleges and universities in greatest need. Eighteen schools submitted applications and completed full processing, including ranking component of anonymous External Reviewers, Benchmark data considerations and the consortium’s in-depth view of school status resulting from full engagement.
Montgomery College Nursing Simulation Scenario Library
MCSRC Funded Projects
The Nursing Simulation Scenario Library is a resource for nursing educators in all settings and made possible by the generosity of the Healthcare Initiative Foundation. The library is being expanded through the support of the Nurse Support Program (NSPII) funded by the Maryland Health Services Cost Review Commission (HSCRC).

8. Seamless Academic to Practice
One year planning grant
Collaboration with Notre Dame University of Maryland and The Maryland Nurse Residency Collaborative
Hosted 4 forums: Notre Dame, Peninsula Hospital, Doctors’ Hospital, and Meritus Hospital with academic/ practice partners
10 participants from academia attended the Vizient Nurse Residency Conference
Recommendations will be shared during the next academic year through the Maryland Nurse Residency Collaborative.

9. Contact Information
Montgomery College Nursing Program: Dr. Monique Davis
ADN to BSN: Laurie Williams
M2ADN: Michele Harrell
MSCRC: Monica Thomas