1. LVN/Paramedic to ADN Transition Program
Information session for Admissions

2. Agenda items General Information Application Process
Requirements for Admissions
Application Submission
Proof of Pre-Requisite Completion
SPECIAL ANNOUNCMENT: NEW ENTRANCE HESI
Immunization Requirements
Rubric

3. General information about the LVN/Paramedic to ADN transition
One academic year (three semesters) that rotate around the summer semester For Spring 2020, begin in mid-January and end in mid-May 2021
Earn an Associate’s of Applied Science in Nursing degree
Prepares students to sit for National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN)
Curriculum includes a combination of class lectures, simulation experience, and five clinical rotations
Full Acceptance into the program is contingent upon submission of all required immunizations, and clearance on the physical exam and drug screen

4. Approvals and accreditation
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) and the Texas Board of Nursing approves the ADN Transition Program.
The program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and regulated by the Texas Board of Nursing.
We are a technical program, and subject to change at any time to meet the requirements of our approvals and accreditation.
**Note: Effective January 1, 1996, a person who has been convicted of a felony may be disqualified for obtaining licensure as a Registered Nurse. After turning in your completed application, you may be contacted for further information by .

5. Application process- two steps
Step 1- You must first apply on ApplyTexas on San Jacinto College’s website and be accepted to San Jacinto College. (If you are a prior student, and out of classes for two semesters or more, you will need to complete this step to update your records.)
Step 2- After acceptance to San Jacinto College, you will need to submit an application packet to be considered for acceptance into the LVN/Paramedic to ADN Transition Program.

6. Application process- san jacinto college requirements
Submit an online application to San Jacinto College at
Applicants must submit all previous and current official college transcripts to Admissions and request transcript evaluation. Foreign transcripts will need to be evaluated.
Submit an official San Jacinto College transcript if prior or current student and copies of other transcripts from other schools with ADN Transition application.
Direct inquiries to Advisors in Admissions Office in the Welcome Center, Bldg. S-6.

7. Requirements for admissions
State of Texas Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Paramedic in good standing
Provide a copy of your current Vocational Nursing License or Paramedic License
CPR Certification- LVN’s must provide proof of certification as BLS Healthcare Provider through American Heart Association or
-OR-
ACLS Certification- Paramedics must provide proof of this certification
Have not failed out of a registered nursing program within 1 year of the application deadline

8. Requirements for admissions
Successful completion of Science courses with a grade of “C” or better within 5 years of the first day of class.
Example: For Spring 2020, classes cannot be older than Spring 2015
Successful completion of all the pre-requisite courses with a 2.6 or higher GPA
Minimum overall course work GPA of 2.5
LPN-ADN Entrance Exam or EMS-ADN Entrance Exam
Completed TITERS for immunizations with required documentation

9. Application submission
Applications will be accepted in the ADN Transition office, S-1.253b on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays from 9:00am-11:00am and 2:00pm-4:00pm during the application period. (exact days posted on the website)
If you need to come outside of the available times please to schedule an appointment.
All required documents must be submitted as a complete packet to the ADN transition program office in the application period specified.
Application is posted online at

10. Pre-requisite courses
CREDIT HOURS
PSYC 2301 General Psychology 3
PSYC 2314 Lifespan Growth and Development
ENGL 1301 Composition I
ENGL 1302 Composition II or ENGL 2311 Bus. & Tech Writing
MATH 1314 College Algebra or higher math
BIOL 2301 Human Anatomy & Physiology I (Lecture)
BIOL 2101 Human Anatomy & Physiology I (Lab)
Previously: BIOL 2401 Human Anatomy & Physiology I 1 4
BIOL 2302 Human Anatomy & Physiology II (Lecture)
BIOL 2102 Human Anatomy & Physiology II (Lab)
Previously: BIOL 2402 Human Anatomy & Physiology II
BIOL 2320 Microbiology and Pathology (Lecture)
BIOL 2120 Microbiology and Pathology (Lab)
Previously: BIOL 2420 Microbiology
Humanities
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS 30

11. Proof of pre-requisite completion
A printed copy from My San Jac GPS (Graduation Plan Strategy) of your degree evaluation in your application packet. (If San Jacinto College accepts the courses taken at another institution as credit earned, the nursing department will accept the course as credit.)
If the course is not accepted as credit earned, you can request a Course Substitution from the Department Chair of the course subject in question. It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide documentation to the Department Chair of each course in question. For more information on course substitution, please contact Admissions.
REMINDER:
The ADN Transition program is a technical program, subject to change at any time!

12. LVN-ADN Entrance hesi exam
75-item comprehensive exam used for Licensed Vocational Nurses seeking entrance into an Associate Degree Nursing program.
Measures competencies across LPN/VN content areas to identify strengths and weaknesses, and the possible need for remediation prior to the entrance into an ADN program.
Approximate cost $56.00
Elsevier has recommended study resources of NCLEX-PN style questions to assist in preparation. Please see the link below for an example at

13. EMS-ADN Entrance hesi exam
50-item comprehensive exam used for Licensed Paramedics seeking entrance into to an Associate Degree Nursing program.
Measures competencies across basic nursing content areas to identify strengths and weaknesses, and the possible need for remediation prior to the entrance into an ADN program.
Approximate cost $37.00
Elsevier has recommended study resources that assisted in passing your Paramedic licensing exam, or hill-educations-emt-paramedic-exam-review-third-edition-group

14. Hesi ENTRAnce exam - how to register
If you are ready to test, you can register today for the next test on July 8, 2019.
You can when you are ready to test for the next available test date. Subject Line should specify the HESI Exam you desire to register for.
You will be allowed to register to test with us only one time. No minimum score required, however points are based upon composite score (see Rubric on website)
Approximately two days before the exam you will receive registration and payment instructions.
HESI Exams must be completed prior to submission of your ADN transition application.

15. HESI entrance Exam - day of exam
Arrive minutes in advance for instructions
Bring photo identification
Know your Evolve username and password
Instructions will be provided regarding how to access the exam
* * Must arrive on time. We will not accept late students!

16. Immunization requirements
Titers required for: MMR, Varicella, HEP B
TD/TDAP vaccine (within 10 years)
TB test (within 1 year) or clear chest X-ray (within 2 years)
Seasonal flu vaccine (current within 1 year and then continuous in program)
- Proof of completed immunizations are required at the time of application
- Purchase of the Castlebranch document management system and Drug Screen package will be required after acceptance, and is approximately $60

17. INCOMPLETE APPLICATION PACKETS WLL NOT BE ACCEPTED!!!
Rubric
Admissions rubric may be found on the website at:
Selection is based upon numerical ranking on the rubric.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATION PACKETS WLL NOT BE ACCEPTED!!!

18. HAVE AN AWESOME REST OF THE DAY!
QUESTIONS?
HAVE AN AWESOME REST OF THE DAY!
THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING TODAY’S Lvn/Paramedic to adn transition INFORMATION SESSION.
REMINDER:
The ADN Transition program is a technical program, subject to change at any time!