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The RNpathway viaUNM GallupELAINE CHEN, M.A.MICHELLE LEE, B.A.
AgendaAudience will come away with a better understanding of v UNM-Gallup branch campusv Challenges at the branch levelv Health Careers and Nursingv Current practices: Recruitment, Retention and Outcomesv Goals for the future
What Do You Know About UNM-Gallup? We are an open admissions institution for all persons age 17 or over whohave completed high school or GED or 24 transferable college credits or ACTcomposite of 29. We offer 19 certificate programs, 12 Associate of Applied Science (AAS), 4Associate of Science (AS), 8 Associate of Arts (AA) degrees. We have a north campus which houses the ABE/GED programs and a branchcampus in Zuni. We are home to Middle College High School, a unique partnership with UNMGallup that allows a seamless college transition for students. Total Enrollment for Fall 2014 is 2,266 with an average of 78% comprised ofNative American students.
Common Challenges PreparationRemedial, non-college credit coursesMore remedial courses more semesters & money Lack of communicationAsking for assistance too little or too late Low academic performanceLack of support, work/family commitments, childcare,transportation Students may encounter barriers with financial aidMaximum credit hours reached prematurely; petitions arerequired thereafter
Some Unique ChallengesStudents are not familiar with the college enrollment process; process may beintimidating and daunting.DistanceStudents may travel 1 hours, few online coursesInclement WeatherNon-Traditional Student BodyStudents are parents and have family obligationsMisconceptionsUnaware that most programs will take more than 2 years to complete;unprepared for academic rigor and high expectationsRetentionStudents stop-out mid-degree low completion rate
Health Careers at UNM-GCertificate/Degree programs at UNM-Gallup are divided into four divisions:Arts and Science DivisionBusiness and Applied Technology DivisionCommunity-Based Education and Workforce Development DivisionEducation, Health and Human Services Division (EHHS)Nursing and other Health Careers are housed underEHHS to include:AA EducationAA Human ServicesAS Health Information TechnologyAS Medical Laboratory TechnicianAS NursingHCNA 101/101L: Nursing Assistant Courses availableCodingDental AssistingDiabetes PreventionECMEHuman Services
AS Nursing Pathway
AS Nursing Pre-requisitesv ENGL 110 or English Composition Iv PSY 105 : General Psychologyv HCHS 111: Medical Terminologyv BIOL 136/139L & BIOL 200 (Non-Majors) OR BIOL 237/227L & BIOL 238/238L (Majors):Human Anatomy &Physiology I & II with Labv Elective to include: CJ 221, Math 117, HCHS 140, DPS 101,102,103, SOC 101, IT 101, NUTR 120, HED 171v High School Chemistry* Course or College Course Equivalent (CHEM 111) completed.*Copy of Unofficial High School Transcript required.v Nursing Assistant Skills/Training**healthcare training must be approved by nursing program director.
Education Plan outlinesassist students in theplanning process and to stayon track to graduation.AS NURSING26 GENERAL EDUCATION46 NURSING CORE72 CREDIT HOURS
Education Plans
The Application Processv Attach ALL unofficial transcriptsfrom all institutions attended.v Submit proof of Nursing Assistanttraining or completion of NursingAssistant Coursev Current CPR certification ordocumentation showing enrollmentin a CPR course. American HeartAssociation Preferred.v Submit complete application packetby Deadline: Last Friday at NOON inOctober for Spring and May for FallSecond bullet point herev Receive appointment to testStep 1Complete PrerequisitesSubmit ApplicationStep 2Take Entrance ExamNovember/JuneStep 3Notified 2-3 weeksSubmit letter of intent
Students are selectedutilizing a pointssystem aftercompletion of theentrance exam.KaplanStudents who score “5”points or higher areconsidered foradmission into theprogram.Students are allowedonly three attempts totake the entranceexam.
Applicants411321322620Admitted524528Average sinceFall 2012:43.6 Apply21.6 Admitted48TestedFall 2012Spring2013Fall 2013Spring2014Fall 2014
UNM-Gallup Tuition 71.00/1 credit hour Resident 171.00/1 credit hour Non-ResidentStudents are encouraged to apply forscholarships:FAFSAIndian Health ScholarshipNMHED Loan for ServiceNightingale ScholarshipUNM-Gallup Nursing EndowmentScholarshipUNM-G Scholarships
Retention Dedicated Faculty and Staff: Master’sprepared Faculty and Clinical Instructors One of few programs in the state to have aretention Program Specialist to focus onretention to provide academic support aswell as information to students. Smaller class allows flexibility Student Involvement SNA Volunteer Input at Faculty MeetingsYearCompletedProgram# EnteredProgram# Completed% Completed2010483165201150285620125636642013432558
Outcomes and Success2011-2013 Average90.27%NMBON, NCSBN (NationalCouncil State Board ofNursing)Students complete aKaplan test every quarter/semester and take thepredictor at the end of 4thsemester to prepare forNCLEX.As of August 2014, ACENaccredited!YearUNMGallupNCLEX-RNPass 01297.43%87.69%39382013100% todate80.50%2121
RN to BSN and beyond Now: Students who are licensed orpending licensure have the opportunityto continue with the RN/BSN programoffered online through UNM maincampus.Future Initiatives:NMNEC (New Mexico Nursing EducationConsortium) CurriculumStudents in the near future will have thechoice to pursue a ADN or BSN degreetrack. More information can be found atwww.nmnec.org/curriculum.aspx.
Contact InfoElaine Chen, M.A.Sr Academic Advisor for NursingNursing Career Center (NCC) 142(505) 726-6308Fax: (505) 726-7307echen@unm.eduMichelle Lee, B.A.Sr Academic AdvisorStudent Services (SSTC) 256(505) 863-7534tsinnami@unm.edu
UNM-Gallup Tuition 71.00/1 credit hour Resident 171.00/1 credit hour Non-Resident Students are encouraged to apply for scholarships: FAFSA Indian Health Scholarship NMHED Loan for Service Nightingale Scholarship UNM-Gallup Nursing
