1. Associate Degree Nursing
A Career in Nursing
Lone Star College -
Cy Fair
Associate Degree Nursing
Information Session

2. Role of the Nurse
A nurse’s function is defined by the Nurse Practice Act (NPA) and controlled by the Texas Board of Nursing (BON).
RNs supervise the on-going care of patients and families with a focus on wellness utilizing the nursing process.
LVN’s practice under the supervision of the RN

3. Where Do Nurses Work? Hospitals Clinics Offices Schools Home Care
Long-Term Care Center
Occupational Settings
Community

4. Current nursing job market
Some nurses have had difficulty getting the job of their choice in the Houston market.
Upon graduation, may need to consider jobs in areas outside of Houston
This is directly related to: National goal of 80% BSNs by 2020.
We have many ADN to BSN articulation agreements in place.
PVAM
UTEP
University of Phoenix
UTHSC
Capella University
Kaplan University
TWU
UHV
UTA
Lamar University

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6. Nursing Education RN Associate Degree Baccalaureate Degree LVN
Certificate after one year of classroom & hospital training

7. Application Steps for Lone Star College System
Go to:
Have official transcripts sent to LSC-CF; Student Services (not Nursing Office)
Meet with an Advisor
Make sure you declare your major
Go over Nursing Degree plan

8. Program Application Information
Applications & information are found
On Lone Star College System (LSCS) website or
LSC-CF Nursing Program website

9. HESI Entrance Exam Information
Instructions and form at:
Assessment Center- controls exam (not Nursing Dept)
must make an appt through link above
walks-in not able to test
Resources
Bookstore, Library, or online - Evolve Reach Admission Assessment Review by HESI
Cost - $35 (subject to change)

10. HESI Exam Information– cont.
5 sections:
Math
Reading
Vocabulary
Grammar
A & P
Passing scores (on each of the 5 exams)
ADN= 75%
Can’t submit application if required scores (on all 5) not attained
If not successful in any section, must retake all 5 parts of exam – not just section where passing score not attained
Maximum of 5 hours to take all parts of exam

11. HESI Exam Information – cont.
Available to retake every 60 days
Good for 1 calendar year
Only most recent scores used
Must be completed no later than one week prior to application deadline- test closes
If not taken at LSCS, must be sent from HESI (check their website)- $15 fee

12. ADN Programs available through LSCS
North Harris
Kingwood
Tomball
Montgomery
Cy-Fair
Fall
Spring *
*evening/weekend program
* Quest program (online with prior bachelor’s degree)
Application Periods
Fall Enrollment – mid January to early March
Spring Enrollment – early July to early September

13. Nursing Curriculum Integrated Curriculum vs. Blocked Curriculum
LSC-CF offers a Blocked Curriculum. Other LSCS colleges offer an integrated curriculum.
Integrated curriculum= program organized around series of concepts that progress from simple to complex.
Blocked curriculum = program courses divided by content area such as pediatrics, obstetrics, and medical-surgical nursing.

14. Admissions Criteria – ADN
Lone Star College System & Nursing Program application
TSI/SSI Complete
Math required for admission
BIOL 2401, ENGL 1301, PSYC 2301 with a 2.5 GPA or better
All academic courses must be “C” or better; overall GPA 2.5
Biology courses must be completed within 5 years of application- may take refresher course (Biol 2404)

15. Ranking for Placement of Applicants
GPA in BIOL 2401, ENGL 1301 & PSYC 2301 only
Score on English Composite HESI Pre-entrance test
# of non-nursing credits completed in Degree Plan
hrs – 4 points
hrs – 3 points
hrs – 2 points
hrs – 1 point

16. Co-Requisite Courses AAS in Nursing Degree
BIOL 2402 A&P II
BIOL 2420 Microbiology
PSYC 2314 Lifespan Growth & Development
SOCI 1301 Principles of Sociology
SPCH 1318 Interpersonal Communication (or SPCH 1311)
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
PE (Actual physical activity)

17. Example of ADN Rank Score
GPA of pre-reqs
Points for courses within
degree plan (co-reqs)
English Composite Score (HESI)
Composite score of 90/25 =
Total Ranking Score

18. Final Acceptance into ADN Program contingent on the completion of:
Clear Criminal background check & possible drug screening
Hepatitis B immunizations series must be complete- must submit proof of first immunization at time of application
Current TB Status & documentation of childhood immunizations (or titers)
Current CPR certification (must be for health care provider)
Proof of current Health Insurance
Proof of English Proficiency (TOEFL); if required

19. English Proficiency Requirement
Accepted students and alternates to a LSCS nursing program who completed high school outside the United States of America must provide proof of English language proficiency.
Can be done by submitting one of the following:
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) with score of 530 or higher on a paper exam, 197 or higher on a computer exam and 71 or higher on an Internet based exam.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS ) Academic Test with an overall score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in all of the four modules for the Academic Test.  
Provide documentation of graduation from high school from an English speaking country such as Canada (other than Quebec), Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and Ireland (inclusive).   
NEW: If graduated from English speaking high school in a country not listed above in #3, provide official transcripts and a notarized letter from the headmaster/principal of the high school stating that English was the primary language of the courses taught.
NEW: Provide documentation of graduation from a college or university in the United States, or other English speaking countries such as Canada (other than Quebec), Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and Ireland.  

20. SSNs &/or Visas
“Lone Star College System Policy is consistent with Texas law as to requirements and admission of any resident or non-resident student. 
For admission and tuition purposes, residency is defined within Texas Education Code §
LSCS will notify students prior to, but not as a condition or requirement of admission, that health care facilities require students to have a valid Social Security number or a valid International Visa as a condition of being assigned to a clinical facility. 
Students who are unable to complete the LSCS health program clinical skills requirement will not be able to complete the program due to a lack of clinical placement.”

21. What can I expect?
Busy Schedule – Cannot work full-time! No more than a few hours part-time/week
Will attend class/clinical/lab 4-5 days per week, clinical generally starts at 6:30am
Clinicals may be on off-shifts as well as weekends

22. Program Costs- ADN (In district)
Pre-reqs Estimate- subject to change
10 hrs tuition= $ 610
Immunizations = $150-varies with insurance & provider
Fingerprinting & background check= $44
CPR = $40-50
Infrastructure fee=$20
(co-reqs = $1281)
Total = $2145
RNSG semester 1 Estimate- subject to change
Tuition = $774
Malpractice insurance = $12-19
Books = $550
Nursing packs = $170
Infrastructure fee=$20
Distance Learning fee= $15
Lab fees = $54
Total = $1595

23. Program Costs- ADN (In district)
RNSG semester 2 Estimate- subject to change
Tuition= $ 563
Malpractice insurance = $12
Books & Resources = $555
Uniforms = $200
Infrastructure fee = $20
Total = $1350
RNSG semester 3 Estimate- subject to change
Tuition = $720
Malpractice insurance = $12-19
Books = $128
Infrastructure fee=$20
Distance Learning fee= $15
HESI mid-curricular exam = $33
Total = $928

24. Program Costs- ADN (In district)
RNSG semester 4 Estimate- subject to change
Tuition= $838
Malpractice insurance = $19
Books = $525
Distance Learning fee= $15
Infrastructure fee=$20
HESI Specialty Exams = $42
Total = $1459
RNSG semester 5 (and after) Estimate- subject to change
Tuition = $838
Malpractice insurance = $12-19
Books = $90
RN HESI Review Book = $64
Online HESI Review =- $125
Exit HESI exam = $45
NCLEX registration fees = $340
Graduation pin = $70-400
Jurisprudence prep course =$25
Fingerprinting = $40
Passport picture = $15
Nursing license (after passing NCLEX) = $60
Distance Learning fee= $10
Infrastructure fee=$20
Total = $1754
Program Total = $9231

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