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Nursing AAS-TOnline Information Session2021-2022

LWTech Nursing AAS-TProgram Mission: The Nursing AAS-T (Associate of Applied Science–Transfer) degree prepares students who are highly educated,technically advanced, competent and caring individuals to practiceprofessional nursing in a variety of settings and participate in lifelonglearning.The Nursing AAS-T is a competitive admission program with prerequisite requirements and application deadline unique to theprogram.The Nursing AAS-T degree prepares students to apply for theNational Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX) to become aRegistered Nurse (RN).

Competitive admission programGeneralProgramInformation Top 24 students with highest points areadmitted. No Waitlist. Nursing AAS-T admission cycles:Fall, Winter, Spring Full-time, day-time program only No summer courses offered Program length: 2 years: 6 quarters Upon completion of the Nursing AAS-Tstudents are eligible to apply for theNCLEX-RN licensing examination. Nursing AAS-T also prepares studentsinterested in pursuing a degree at thebaccalaureate level.

AccreditationGeneralProgramInformationWhat is accreditation?:Accreditation is a form ofquality control, ensuring thatinstitutions of highereducation satisfy certainstandards. Lake Washington Institute ofTechnology is accredited by theNorthwest Commission onColleges and Universities(NWCCU) at the associate degreelevel and at the baccalaureatelevel. The LWTech Nursing AAS-Tprogram is a nationally accreditedprogram with the AccreditationCommission for Education inNursing (ACEN) The Board of Commissioners grantedcontinuing accreditation to the associatenursing program and scheduled for the nextevaluation visit for Fall 2028. Washington State NursingCommission approved.

EstimatedProgramCostsThese numbers areestimates as of Spring2021. Please view thewebsite for updatedestimates.Estimated costs do notinclude pre-requisitecoursework. 90 Credits, 6 Quarters Estimated Tuition & FeeCost: 8,460 Estimated Books andSupplies: 1,550 Estimated Class/ LabFees: 7,090 Estimated TechnologyFees: 2,016 Total Program Cost: 18,909

NursingPathwaysUpon completion of thisdegree at LWTech,students are eligible toapply for the NCLEX tobecome a RegisteredNurse (RN).The program alsoprepares students totransfer to multiple WAcolleges anduniversities for Bachelorof Science in Nursingprograms at juniorstatusEmployment options upon completion of theNursing AAS-T: Registered Nurse* Acute Care Nurse Critical Care NurseRegistered Nurses can work in many areasincluding but not limited to: Long term care Pediatric Nurse Hospices and Palliative Care Obstetrics and Gynecology Surgery ICU Clinic Nurse School Nursing Medical/Surgical

TransferOptions uponcompletionof NursingAAS-TMany hospitals nowrequire nurses to holda bachelor’s degree inorder for the facility toachieve the industry’scoveted MagnetRecognition , astatus that signifies80 percent of theorganization’s nursingstaff is BSN prepared.Upon completion of LWTech’s Nursing AAS-T,students have the ability to transfer to earn their BSNdegree. The following WA colleges and universitiesoffer RN to BSN degrees:Bellevue CollegeOlympic CollegeSt. Martin's UniversityUniversity of Washington – BothellWashington State UniversityWestern Governors UniversityWestern Washington UniversityComing Soon! Lake Washington Institute ofTechnology RN to BSN (in development)Note: Student are encouraged to contact an advisorat the transfer college to determine specific transferrequirements.For more information, visit lwtech.edu/nursingand click “career path” (upper right corner)

Admission Overview

Nursing AAS-TAdmission RequirementsThere are unique application requirementsfor each admission cycle this year.Pay close attention to the requirements foreach cycle you plan to apply for.

Selection Criteria – Fall 2021PointsSelection Criteria DescriptionUp to40 PtsCumulative GPA from these five classesENGL&101, BIOL&241, BIOL&242, MATH&146, PSYC&2000 PtsCHEM&121 must be completed at time of application - Not includedin cumulative GPA tabulation.Up to30 PtsTEAS test (less than 2 years old, minimum score of 70 required)70 TotalPointsPossibleTop scoring 24 applicants are offered admission*Science courses must have been taken within 10 years of application deadline.

Selection Criteria – Winter 2022PointsSelection Criteria DescriptionUp to40 PtsScience GPA: Cumulative GPA from these three classesCHEM&121, BIOL&241, BIOL&242Up to20 PtsNon-Science GPA: Cumulative GPA from these three classesENGL&101, MATH&146, PSYC&200Up to20 PtsTEAS test (less than 2 years old, minimum score of 70 required)80 Pts80 Points Possible (After Stage 1 of the application review process)Up to20 PtsOn-Campus Essay (The top 50 scoring candidates based on ScienceGPA, Non-Science GPA, and TEAS score will be invited to participate inan on-campus essay)100 PtsTop scoring 24 applicants are offered admission*Science courses must have been taken within 7 years of application deadline.

Selection Criteria – Spring 2022PointsSelection Criteria DescriptionUp to40 PtsScience GPA: Cumulative GPA from these three classesCHEM&121, BIOL&241, BIOL&242Up to20 PtsNon-Science GPA: Cumulative GPA from these three classesENGL&101, MATH&146, PSYC&2000 PtsBIOL&260, NUTR&101, CMST&(210 or 220 or 230) must becompleted at time of applicationUp to20 PtsTEAS test (less than 2 years old, minimum score of 70 required)80 Pts80 Points Possible (After Stage 1 of the application reviewprocess)Up to20 PtsOn-Campus Essay (The top 50 scoring candidates based on ScienceGPA, Non-Science GPA, and TEAS score will be invited to participatein an on-campus essay)100 PtsTop scoring 24 applicants are offered admission*Science courses must have been taken within 7 years of application deadline.

ApplicationRemindersScience Time Limits:Fall 2021: Sciencecourses must have beentaken within 10 years ofapplication deadline.Winter 2022 and beyond:Science courses musthave been taken within 7years of applicationdeadline.The Nursing AAS-T has additionalapplication and qualificationrequirements with applicationdeadlines unique to the program.Prerequisite courses must becompleted prior to applying foradmission to the Nursing AAS-Tprogram.Test scores and official transcripts mustbe received by the deadline in order tobe considered.Late materials will not beconsidered.

2021-2022 Nursing ApplicationDeadlines & Important Dates*subject to changeFall 2021Winter 2022Spring 2022ApplicationDeadlineJuly 9, 2021October 8, 2021On-CampusEssay for TopCandidatesNot ApplicableTentativelyTentativelySaturday, November Saturday,6, 2021February, 19, 2022January 21, 2022August 12, 2021SelectionResults emailedafter 3:00pmNovember 19, 2021March 1, 2022MandatoryOrientation forstudentsadmitted toNursing AAS-TNovember 30, 20218am-12pmZoomMarch 8, 20228am-12pmLocation to bedeterminedAugust 24, 20218am-12pmZoom

GPABearingRequiredCourses forApplication GPA bearingcourses cannot be“in progress” attime of application. Applicants musthave a 3.0cumulative GPA inthe GPA bearingcourserequirements. Each course mustbe completed witha 2.0 or better.Fall 2021:Cumulative GPA in 5 courses calculated for up to40 points Pre-requisite GPA (40 points): BIOL&241,BIOL&242, PSYC&200, ENGL&101, MATH&146Winter 2022 and Spring 2022:Cumulative GPA calculated separately for sciencesand non-sciences for up to 60 points, the scienceGPA weighing more heavily. Science GPA (40 points): CHEM&121,BIOL&241, BIOL&242 Non-Science GPA (20 points): ENGL&101,MATH&146, PSYC&200Fall 2022 and beyond:BIOL&260, NUTR&101, and CMST& will becomeGPA bearing courses.

Non-GPA Bearing Required Coursesfor ApplicationThe following courses are required at the time of application and are notcalculated as part of the cumulative GPA .Fall 2021 Admission: Required: CHEM&121 required at time of application, completed with a2.0 or higher After this cycle, CHEM&121 becomes a GPA bearing requirementSpring 2022 Admission: NUTR&101, BIOL&260, CMST&210/220/230 required at time ofapplication, completed with a 2.0 or higher. Starting Fall 2022, these courses are under consideration to becomeGPA bearing. Please continue to visit the Nursing webpage for updates.

TEAS TestAll Applicants must take the TEAS TestWhat is the TEAS? The TEAS, or Test of Essential Academic Skills, isdesigned specifically to assess a student's preparedness entering the healthscience fields.Test Format: The TEAS test is comprised of 170 questions set up in amultiple-choice format with four-option answers. The test takesapproximately 3.5 hours.Test Content: Questions are designed to test the basic academic skills youwill need to perform in class in the areas of: Reading, Math, Science, andEnglish and Language Usage.Preparation: The TEAS test should be taken after completion of your prerequisite courses. Students are highly encouraged to study in advance ofthe test. Next to your GPA bearing grades, the TEAS is the next highestpoints value in the admission process. Performing strongly on the TEAS isimportant to be a competitive Nursing applicant.

TEAS Test (cont.)LWTech TEAS Testing PolicyWhere to Take: LWTech’s Assessment Center offers theTEAS test in-person and remotely. Emailassessment@lwtech.edu to schedule. Students can takethe TEAS test at another college and transfer their scoresto LWTech.Cost: LWTech charges 115.00 (subject to change) for thetestTime limit: Test scores are valid for two years.TEAS Testing Policy: Submit your highest TEAS scorethat is no older than two years from the applicationdeadline. The Nursing AAS-T admission requires aminimum TEAS score of 70 for an applicant to beconsidered.

LocatingtheApplicationThe Nursing AAS-Tapplication is anonline application The Nursing AAS-T applicationand information is available onlineat LWTech.edu/Nursing There is a “SupportingInformation Packet” that you candownload, which includes anapplication checklist and anunofficial scoring table. Thisshould not be submitted and is foryour personal use only. Frequently asked questionsregarding the application andother important information toprepare for your application islocated atLWTech.edu/NursingAdvising

Online Application Once your application is completed, make sure to clickthe "Submit Application" button on the last page. If you do not "Submit“, your application is consideredincomplete and will not be reviewed.

CheckingApplicationStatus You can check on the progress ofyour admission decision status bylogging into your Self-ServiceCenter. Requirement status does notupdate automatically. It is updatedmanually at least three weeksfollowing the application deadline.

Application Decision Status The final decision status will be available on your online account.You can check your decision status by logging into your SelfService Center. To accept the offer of admission, you must return anaccept/decline form. Click ‘Respond’ in the top-right of this letter and submit online If you experience any difficulty with this form, please email nursing@lwtech.edu orcall (425) 739-8104 to get assistance

Mandatory Orientation for AcceptedNursing Students Students accepted into the Nursing Programare required to complete a mandatory NursingOrientation. Failure to complete the nursing orientation willresult in the student’s withdrawal from theNursing Cohort.

Criminal Records You will undergo a background check for theprogram. This is your access to clinical facilities. Ifyou don't pass the background, you will not beable to complete the program of study. Washington State Department of Health doesbackground check prior to issuing license. Theirwebsite gives a list of felonies and misdemeanorsthat are not acceptable for licensure. It is thestudent's responsibility to follow up with theDepartment of Health.