Nursing Information Session

Please have a seat. Sign in will be AT THE END of the session, along with

receiving a clinical application.DO NOT take handouts from the front

table – Please listen to the information presented first to see if you are in need of the handouts at

the end of the session – they may be things you already have

Nadine Larson

nlarson2@raritanval.edu908-526-1200 Ext. 8610

Email is the fastest way to contact me

Open office hours for clinical nursing course questions M – F 1230p-130p

Qualities of a Nurse – words from the RVCC Nursing

Faculty Focused Self directed and self driven A life long learner FLEXIBLE Multi-tasker Humanistic Caring Able to critically think and problem

solve

 ESSENTIAL

COMPETENCIES

The Nurse Education Program endorses the Standards of Nursing Practice (American Nurses Association, 2010) and requires that nursing students must be able to demonstrate these competencies in the following areas and be able to carry out Assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning,

implementation, and evaluation. See link -

http://www.raritanval.edu/uploadedFiles/academics/dept/hs/ESSENTIAL%20COMPETENCIES%20in%20the%20Clinical%20Nursing%20Program.docx

Applications to be given and sign in will be at the end of

the presentation If you leave early, you will not

receive an application and will need to attend another session to receive one

If you are a Hunterdon Polytech student, this applies to you as well – you need to stay for the entire presentation and sign in to receive a clinical application

Where do I start?

RVCC Application Have all college transcripts sent to RVCC Send high school transcript/proof of GED Choose Generic- Day or Evening/Weekend

or PNAD Acknowledgement Form – Nursing

program Accepted to the college Appointment with Advisor

What do I need?

Prerequisites

Residency – Hunterdon or Somerset

Degree Requirements

Clear Criminal History Background Check attached to clinical application

Prerequisites Complete RVCC application on file (including HS

transcript) Developmental and ESL courses complete Math through Elementary Algebra Anatomy and Physiology I & II- 2 grades of D, F, AU

after the 10th day or W will disqualify you GPA of 2.75 Technological Competency- test or course (within past 7

years) ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS VersionV

with all 4 parts of test) – taken no earlier than 9.2011 for Fall ‘13 admission www.atitesting.com (RN route only)

For RVCC admission, students can take TEAS test once every 4 months, either at RVCC or another location. We are currently administering TEAS Version V with all 4 parts of the test. If the test has been completed elsewhere, scores may be submitted for review with the clinical application. For 2013 admission, TEAS results will only be accepted from tests taken since September 2011.

PNAD 85% (3.25 GPA) average from an

accredited LPN program 6 months full time work experience for

new graduates, 3 out of the last 5 years full time work as an LPN if graduated from PN program more than 5 years ago

NO TEAS, but will be required to take an LPN Step Test

The LPN STEP test date for anyone applying for Summer 2013 will be in before 12.31.12 – date TBD and will be emailed to all PNAD majors at RVCC

Residency Requirement Somerset or Hunterdon County When you qualify for clinical you

must provide proof of residency (one document – attached to clinical application) Permanent Resident

NJ Driver’s license, Rental Agreement, Mortgage Statement, Utility Bill, Telephone Bill, NJ Resident Income Tax Return

Permanent Employee Letter from employer on company

letterhead

PNAD – applicants with residency get priority placement

Criminal History Background Check(CHBC)

A completed criminal history background check must be done through www.adamsafeguard.com PRIOR to applying to the clinical nursing program. Results need to be attached to the clinical application, along with the residency proof. It can take 4-6 weeks for the background check to be processed. Do the CHBC no later than 60 days before the application deadline

Failure to do the CHBC and attach results to the clinical application will not allow the student to have the application evaluated and will be mailed back to the student to submit when the application is complete, and for the next admission period.

Other Degree Requirements First Year - Fall

ENGL-111 English I FITN-115 Dynamics of Fitness & Wellness

First Year - Spring ENGL-112 English II PSYC-103 Introduction to Psychology

Second Year - Fall Humanities elective BIOL-133 Principles of Microbiology SOCI-101 Introduction to Sociology

Second Year - Spring Free Elective

How do I apply to the clinical Nursing courses?

Submit an Application to Clinical Generic- Day or Evening/Weekend – you MUST only CHOOSE

one or your application will NOT be valid, and will be returned to you.

ANY info missing and form will be returned to you – applications must be submitted no later than the deadline to be evaluated

PNAD

Be sure the residency/employment proof is attached, as well as the clear criminal history background check results

Application to Nursing Clinical Courses

Early Admission (RVCC and transfer students) – 70 Day, 20 Evening Turn in by February 1, 2013 for Fall 2013

PNAD Turn in by December 31, 2012 for Summer 2013

Late Admission (RVCC students only, no transfer students) Turn in by May 17,2013

Make sure you have completed ALL prerequisites

Proof of residency required & CHBC results

Don’t lose it!

Admission to Nursing Clinical Courses

Applications evaluated based on: A&P grades Most recent college GPA TEAS scores

Overall score (Reading, English, Math, Science) Reading English

Other science courses completed Microbiology Chemistry

If you have a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree…..

There are accelerated BSN programs Students are able to get a BSN in

about 15 -18 months Schools that offer accelerated BSN

Programs UMDNJ & Rutgers Seton Hall FDU William Patterson

What do I do if I’m not accepted?

Raise ranking score GPA Science courses – Micro or Chem Retake A&P Retake TEAS

Reapply- Late Admission if you are an RVCC student or next year

What do I do if I’m accepted?

Complete other required courses- maintain 2.75 GPA

Attend Health Maintenance Meeting Study for Pharmacology Clinical

Calculations placement test Complete health maintenance Register during the designated time Attend Camp I Can Orientation

session

Nursing Program Response Form

Must be returned to the finance office by the date specified on the form – given to a student with the acceptance letter

$200 non-refundable deposit will be applied to tuition

If it is not returned by the deadline, the student will lose their seat in the program and will have to apply for the next admission period, and meet all admission criteria

Health Maintenance Meeting

Immunizations and tests Liability Insurance CPR certification Pharmacology Clinical Calculation

test info

Camp I CAN (Can Achieve Nursing)

Required orientation Program information Library search engines Study skills Time management ATI (Assessment Technologies

Institute) Self assessment Critical thinking inventory

A Walk Through the Program

Cost Schedule Progression Exit exam Graduation NCLEX

How Much Does it Cost?

First semester Health maintenance Background check ATI Uniform Tuition RVCC fees Books Nursing fee Nursing Kit

Approximate total

Cost varies $ 60+ $ 490 $ 150 $1800 $200+ $ 850 $ 250 $70

$3870

Financial Aid

www.fafsa.ed.gov RVCC Financial Aid Nursing scholarships Employers Community groups

Foundations of Nursing Rigorous Schedule Day or Evening/Weekend- NO

Part-time students 20 hours/week – physical

presence Additional 20 hours/week

Preparing for learning lab Preparing for class Preparing for clinical experience

Clinical Facility Sites

Carrier Clinic, Center for Autistic Children (Princeton), Children’s Specialized Hospital, Eric B. Chandler, Kessler (East Orange & Chester), JFK, Lyons VA (Liberty Corner), Matheny (Peapack), Morristown Memorial, Overlook (Summit), RWJ, SPUH, SMC, Warren Hospital (Phillipsburg), HMC & Princeton Hospital

Progression in the Nursing Program

Progression Policy Two failures (D, F, W, AU after the 10th day) –

not eligible to apply to the program with 2 required science courses previosuly failed

Fall Foundations of Nursing

Spring Nursing of Adults I

Fall Nursing of Adults II Psych/Mental Health Nursing

Spring Nursing Care of Families with Children (Peds) Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family (OB) Trends in Nursing

Exit Examination

ATI Comprehensive Predictor

Minimum score required

Graduation and Licensure

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing

Eligible for Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) Pass/Fail

Passing NCLEX-RN = you becoming a Registered Nurse!

Email me with any questions regarding clinical

nursing courses or the admission criteria nlarson2@raritanval.edu

If you are not applying until Fall 2014 or later, come back next year to a nursing information session to get the most accurate information regarding the admission process or stay up to date by viewing the HSE website –

http://www.raritanval.edu/healthscience