san jose state university: the valley foundation school of nursing baccalaureate program
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San Jose State University: The Valley Foundation School Of Nursing Baccalaureate Program. Secretaries:408- 924-3131 For Fall ’ 12: Dr. Kathy Abriam-Yago, as Dr Sue Malloy is on sabbatical Main office School of Nursing Health Building Rm 420. Everything You Need to Know***. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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San Jose State University: The Valley Foundation
School Of NursingBaccalaureate Program
Everything You Need to Know***
*** as of JULY 2012
Secretaries:408-924-3131
For Fall’12: Dr. Kathy Abriam-Yago, as Dr Sue Malloy is on sabbatical
Main officeSchool of Nursing Health Building Rm 420
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Today, @ Monthly group advising,
When you come in, When you come in, sign on the sign-in sign on the sign-in sheetsheet
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School of Nursing Group Advising Sessions
Schedule posted in online “BS in Nursing- General Information Packet”
2-hr Advising sessions held ~10 times /year See Nursing’s web page (under
“advising”) for dates/times/places of monthly group advising sessions
Starts on time, so allow at least ½ -1 hour for campus parking (10th st. garage); bring $$$.
Campus maps available on www.sjsu.edu website http://www.sjsu.edu/about_sjsu/visiting/campus_maps/
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After today, if still more ?s:
……Call Nursing secretaries and other nursing advisers are also available about Nursing questions (924-3131).
General advising through CASA Student Success Center – Information on ‘College of Applied Sciences’ web site (for hours) http://www.sjsu.edu/casa/ssc/
MacQuarrie Hall 533 –PH 924-2910 ……on facebook too
……Call Nursing secretaries and other nursing advisers are also available about Nursing questions (924-3131).
General advising through CASA Student Success Center – Information on ‘College of Applied Sciences’ web site (for hours) http://www.sjsu.edu/casa/ssc/
MacQuarrie Hall 533 –PH 924-2910 ……on facebook too
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OFFICE HRS –MAIN OFFICE- HEALTH BLDG RM 420
OFFICE Health Bldg Rm. 420 -OPEN
(Please be courteous!)
Starting Labor Day, Tues- FRI ( except holidays)
from 10 AM-12 noon andand 2-4 PM
You may want to call before coming in
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USE the Nursing Website !! www.sjsu.edu/nursing under “Pre-Nursing” B.S. Information PacketB.S. Information Packet
9 Prerequisites How to Apply When to Apply Applicant Checklist Upcoming Group Advising
Schedule Curriculum, Applicant
Selection, etc.
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IMPORTANT!
You must be accepted to the University and, once
admitted, you have had ongoing enrollment status- If this is not your case,
contact the adviser…
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IMPT to Check Updates
Content is sometimes updated with recent changes, so it is important for you to re-check the website information and the
application checklist about every 2 months.Application checklist found
under “forms” on website
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New update (FEB. 2012):
Must pass a Student Background Check ( NOTE: MUST pass, in order to even get in to program) – we advise you how to get this, once materials reviewed after applying
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Watch add/drop dates !!!
Must come, the first semester you’re admitted!
Pay fees on time, or DROPPED Must drop by official deadlines Late drops ONLY for SEVERESEVERE and
compelling reasons (work itself is not an adequate excuse- If medical, need documentation-see adviser)
Check your schedule every 2 weeks, so you do not get dropped 10
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SAN JOSÉ STATE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science, Nursing – General InformationBachelor of Science, Nursing – General InformationFEB 2012 ( Updates with Spring application deadline and Teas 5.0
minimum)*
MISSION STATEMENTProvide innovative education in the art and science of professional nursing while empowering our baccalaureate
and masters graduates to be socially and ethically responsible and knowledgeable clinicians, leaders, and scholars who will meet the changing healthcare needs of a diverse global community.
The Valley Foundation School of NursingOne Washington Square
Health Bldg 420 San José, CA 95192-0057
www.sjsu.edu/nursing (408) 924-3131
Nursing Office- Health Bldg- Room 420 Note: Restricted hours, due to budget cuts
(MON-FRI: 10 am-Noon; & 2-4 pm) at 9th & San Carlos St.
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4 digit extended zip
is IMPT!!!!
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Group advising times/places
on Nursing’s webpage: www.sjsu.edu/nursingwww.sjsu.edu/nursing
• RECOMMENDED: All students attend one of the 2 hour monthly group advising sessions
• Call the secretaries at 408-924-3131 for individual advising times, as several faculty do advising on various weekdays
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As of June 2011, updated changes to University admissions:
http://info.sjsu.edu/web-dbgen/narr/static/admission/impaction.html
The University is now admitting now admitting
students who already have a Bachelor’s
degree (FYI-do not have to do SJSU’s
areas R,S,V, if B.S. degree already), but
must do HPROF 100W
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Admission for The Valley Foundation School of Nursinghttp://info.sjsu.edu/web-dbgen/narr/static/admission/frosh-impact.html
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Who applies and who gets in?
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Undeclared or Change of Undeclared or Change of major students:major students:
See SON web site www.sjsu.edu/nursing for further
information, as we are “on hold” to review these only once a semester ( it is OK to submit change of major request forms now, with all various schools’ unofficial transcripts)- we are looking at grades for at least
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If you are transferring Nursing prerequisites, see http://artic.sjsu.edu for pre-approved courses (you will not find private schools here), under “school to school”
Minimum GPA required, but all accepted enrollments are based on space/resources of the University- Updates on Univ. web pages….
If a pre-nursing course is notnot articulated, the Prerequisite Course Substitution Form is submitted for School of Nursing approval (www.sjsu.edu/nursing).
See the Nursing website under under ““FormsForms””,Allow 3-4 weeks for mailed responses/ No faxes…
Send in substitution forms now, with official course descriptions, and stamped envelope stamped envelope to cover postageto cover postage!
Pre-Requisites & Articulation for Admission to the School of Nursing
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Pre-requisite course substitution forms - go to “FORMSFORMS” on Nursing’s website
http:// artic.sjsu.edu is the place to look – Go under “school to school” transfer
To the “Undergraduate Coordinator”
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EXAMPLE from web site
2012
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Forms
To OBTAIN Pre-requisite course substitution forms - go to “FORMSFORMS”
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Must submit envelope with postage for return materials or pick up in HB 420 office
Initially, we do not need a syllabus…..
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Pre-requisite course substitution forms - go to “FORMSFORMS” on Nursing’s website
• http:// artic.sjsu.edu http:// artic.sjsu.edu is the place to look for CSU and Jr. college and some UC courses taken. If “no equivalent” listed for the name of the SJSU course, then file prerequisite substitution form and do so NOW.do so NOW.
• No syllabus needed, initiallyNo syllabus needed, initially
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Pre-requisite course substitution forms - go to “FORMSFORMS” on Nursing’s website
For those who have attended non-CSU/ non-Calif. Jr colleges, then you must submit course substitution forms, with catalog descriptions, to the School of Nursing- Private schools will not be on articulation pages.
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BS Information Packet 9 pages)
APPLICATION Packet and check-off form; wait until SEPT 1 to print off
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Two Distinct Applications: San Jose State University
Apply into “impacted pre-nursing” and receive your acceptance from SJSU (ongoing enrollment needed)
Meet Graduation (General Education) Requirements for your BS degree & Nursing (pre-nsg courses and admission to major in process)
Apply in Oct/Nov for following FallFall (currently, UNIV is not doing Spring Spring admissions)admissions)
School of NursingSchool of Nursing Major Major
Secondary application process:Complete all 9 pre-requisite courses and application materials (i.e, WST passed /pass TEAS, etc).
If meet criteria, qualifies you for the Applicant Pool
Selected from a pool of applicants – no waiting lists
Prior to this, classified as “pre-nursing”
Apply in month preceding the due date with application form (web site); see following slides
You must meet the requirements of bothboth the University and the School of Nursing
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http://info.sjsu.edu/web-dbgen/narr/admission/
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REVIEW the University’s impaction requirements….You may come in as an “undeclared” major due to limited spots in the Pre-nursing major
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1. University Admission You must apply online at www.csumentor.edu Apply as “Pre-Nursing” for your major Meet impaction criteria for Pre-nursing FROSH (minimum SAT or ACT) vs. transfer Check the University website for General
Education requirements and university advising, www.sjsu.edu
You must have been accepted (or in progress) by SJSU as a student, when you apply to the School of Nursing
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1. University Admission http://info.sjsu.edu or my.sjsu.edu
FROSH (minimum SAT or ACT) vs. transfer
Check the University website for General Education requirements and university advising, www.sjsu.edu
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1. University Admission Once you have been
accepted by the UNIVERSITY, you must attend when you say you are going to start, or you are dropped… GET WST exam done ~4-5 months ahead for transfer students (after Engl 1B)
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Apply to Univ. in October/Nov. for University admission for the following Fall semester.
MY.SJSU.EDU is the Univ. web site for enrolling in classes, once you get accepted and have a student ID
Nursing has different application deadlines- see later in slides
for University Admission www.csumentor.edu
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Approximate Time LinesApproximate Time Lines prior to application deadlines
6-10 months ahead- apply to University 6 months ahead -send in pre-requisite
course substitution requests ~4-5 months ahead of applying to Nsg -
take WST exam (see following slide) 2-3 months ahead of applying to Nursing -
TEAS test (can only take 2xs) 2-3 months ahead - have all of your Schools’
sealed transcripts sent to your home 3-6 months ahead- attend a group advising
session
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Approximate Time LinesApproximate Time Lines prior to application deadlines
For a FALL Nursing start: Apply to UNIV. the prior Oct/Nov to
CSUmentor.edu Apply to Nursing, by March 15th (with all
requirements completed, including WST results)
For a SPRING Nursing start: In prior years ( not 2012/2013)Apply to UNIV. in
the prior August to CSUmentor.edu [ except this yr, those students would only apply in OCT‘12 to csumentor.edu for a fall 2013 start]
Apply to Nursing, by Oct 1st (with all requirements completed, including WST results
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How many get accepted each semester to nursing major?
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2. The School of Nursing Impaction – What is it? Scoring for Impaction Prerequisites To Apply Submitting Your Folder When to Apply After You Are Accepted Advanced Placement Accelerated BS in Nursing Will I Be Accepted?
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APPLICATION DEADLINES for NURSINGAPPLICATION DEADLINES for NURSING(see box on page 1 of the BS
information packet)
March 15March 15thth** and Oct. 1Oct. 1stst (for the following semester’s start in the major)
Those attending a quarter system College, that has courses/finals end last week in March, can still submit application by March 15th with notation that will hand-deliver a sealed letterhead letter, by first wk. of APRIL
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9 Prerequisites- none in progress when you apply
(Anat) Biol 65* (Physio)Biol 66*Chem 30A* Chem 30B*Micro 20 Comm 20/20N*Engl 1A* Engl 1B*Stats 95*
(Must be Completed to Apply- none “in progress”)
Must take & pass the WST (Writing Skills Test) @ SJSU(allow time: 4-5 months ahead of application)
*Also meet General Ed Requirements if taken @ SJSU
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Impaction & Supplemental Criteria?
Supplemental Criteria: Supplemental Criteria: Admitted to UNIV.Admitted to UNIV. and and Last 30 Units minimum- minimum GPA of 3.0
Include only classes of 3 Semester-Units or more (or 4 qtr-unit courses)
Does not include repeated courses GPA in 5 Prerequisites- at least 2.75 GPA.
Biol 65, Biol 66, Micro 20, Engl 1A, Statistics 95 Biol 65, Biol 66 and Micro 20 must be completed within within
5 years 5 years and passed with a grade of C or better. (May only be repeated once, to achieve a passing grade)
Comm 20; Chem 30A & 30B and Engl 1 B= GPA at least 3.0 TEAS Test (4.0 or 5.0 version of Test of Essential
Academic Skills)-minimum individual score (only can use highest of first 2 times taken).
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Impaction SCORE – What Is It?
* Change in minimum TEAS V score as of May 2011as of May 2011
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TEAS Test (Test of Essential Academic Skills) minimum individual score (%)
For version 5.0 (beginning May 2011) minimum of 68
(only can use the higher score from the first 2 times taken-whatever versions)
Go to the testing web site https://testing.sjsu.edu/
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WEB PAGE for where TEAS discussed;Found on page 3 of “BS information packet”
Limited to 1st and 2nd time only for scores- a minimum score required- sign up 1-2 months ahead
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ScoringScoring for Impaction (See pg 2, B.S. Information packet)
TEAS Score (if Vers. if Vers. VV, divided by 23, divided by 23)+
Last 30 Semester Units (45 Quarter Units) GPA+
GPA for 5 Prerequisites…There are a limited number of acceptances… Not subjective – Score-based only
(Initial cutoffs were ~ 10.02 in Fall. 2011 and we had n=110 applications for SPRING 2012 applicants); Fall ’12: 130 applications & Impaction score cutoff of 10.34
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Co-requisites - formerly were pre-requisites
…done prior to starting or in the first semester=>CD/HUP/KIN 67
(i.e., Development across the lifespan - birth to death)
*These can be done prior to or within the first semester while taking nursing major courses
*NEW change, as
of 2009
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Co-requisites (as of Fall ’07)- ……..formerly were pre-reqs
PSYC 1NUFS 8 (nutrition for health)
HPROF 100W or NURS 100W @ SJSU ( upper division writing requirement)
Other 3- can be done within the first year while taking nursing
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Revision Date in Form’s Header
Note: Total will be slightly over 30 Semester units sometimes
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Xerox copy ( press “lighter” for good copy) of:
Calif. Driver’s LicenseUS Passport,or US Birth certificate, or Green card
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REMINDERS:
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(COVER form) Applicant Check List- see next slide also
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(Bottom half of the COVER form) Applicant Check List- found on web page
Second part of the cover sheet for application form
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Other schools…..Other schools…..
Although other CSU’s may grant you points for languages and medical & volunteer work, the students’ impaction scores are solely used to decide the selected SJSU nursing students for each cohort.
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WSTWSTWSTWST Sign up at leastat least 4 months 4 months ahead; Allow 6 weeks for
results (Must have results to apply to Nursing major) Can only be re-taken once to pass, then remedial
course is required. https://testing.sjsu.edu/twst.html=testing web site If taken @ another CSU, then call DERRICK KOH @
PH 408-924-5980 to find out how to submit via FAX to the UNIV., as some CSUs you must actually take the course-
Derrick in Testing can answer these ?s….
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What happens if I get admitted to the UNIV. and still do not have all pre-requisite courses or requirements completed (i.e., WST/TEAS tests) ?
Answer: You areAnswer: You are not not eligible to apply to eligible to apply to
NURSING: NURSING: Many students begin their upper or advanced GE package, ONLY IF they have passed the WST exam ; It is given ~ 5 times annually (found in online “schedule of classes” AREAS R/S/V and Z)
for University Admission
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Upper GE is under 4 areas
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Area R Area S Area V Area Z (writing area)
All are heavy research writing courses, using All are heavy research writing courses, using skills learned in Engl 1A & 1Bskills learned in Engl 1A & 1B
Writing labs on campus availableWriting labs on campus available Must take 1 course in each of these Must take 1 course in each of these
areas……areas…… You do You do notnot have to do these, prior to have to do these, prior to
applying to Nursing majorapplying to Nursing major
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54***GE studies should be reviewed in each semester’s schedule of classes- pages 7-11, 2011
NURSING MAJORS’CHOICES
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Required for Graduation: AREA Z of advanced GEAREA Z of advanced GE
Completed by end of first yr. of Nursing major.
HPRF 100W oror Nurs 100W (Other approved options:RECL 100W, BIOL 100W,PSYC 100W, KINES 100W, HRTM 100W)
SJSU Upper GE- MUST be taken AT SJSU! No Transfers, despite having another BS degree from elsewhere.
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Also Required for Graduation: AREAs R, S, and VAREAs R, S, and V
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NOTE: must be 3 different prefixes for areas R, S, & V
SAMPLE ONLY
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Upper GE classes:
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NURSING MAJORS’CHOICES
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To Apply:To Apply: Application itself & Self-Checklist (print from the
nursing website, current version please) Proof of University Acceptance Documentation of Passing WST exam Documentation of TEAS Score (Can take more
than once, for higher score) Official Official SealedSealed Transcripts Transcripts for all courses, including
those @ SJSU- [Mailed to your home 2-3 months before applying to nursing]
Copies of “approved” course substitution forms Completed “Functional Competencies Form”
(Under “Forms,” on SJSU Nursing Website) California Driver’s License
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Applicant Checklist (print from the website (under “forms”) or pick up at the office, current version please)
Must include completed student self-check cover self-check cover sheetsheet, with actual application
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Submitting Your APPPLICATION
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Actual Nursing major classes?
Cannot register for any course with a prefix of NURS unless you have been admitted to the nursing major.
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When to Submit Your Materials to School of Nursing for applying to the NURSING Major
(not pre-nursing):
Make sure that you are already in the UNIV, or submitted materials for being accepted for the semester you would actually start the nursing major (….usually 1 month prior to deadline to Nursing)
Once pre-requisites completed; and other requirements met
By March 15* for Fall Admission
By October 1 for Spring Admission
* March 15th date changed, from in the past
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Acceptance NotificationsAcceptance Notifications
Mailed regular mail* Acceptance or non-acceptance letters within 5-6 weeks of “Nursing Application Deadline Submission date”
NoNo pre-req. courses or WST can be “in progress”…
* NO Registered letters sent back to student; only regular US mail
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After You’re “Provisionally” Accepted, we send you info. to:
Submit a Health Statement (MD or NP Exam)
Student Background Checks ( MUST pass in order to even get in to program) – we advise you how to get this
andand Drug Screening done- only after receipt of acceptance letter from SCHOOL of NURSING (we send you instructions- √ web site under “news and information”)
Costs: Health Insurance, Equipment, Texts, and you must furnish transportation to Clinical Sites, etc.
Orientation Day is Mandatory
Complete Your Health Requirements and Clinical Documentation before first semester of Nursing courses (……..we send you instructions)
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When you receive When you receive your letter:your letter:
OPEN it immediately, as there are response deadlines
New student nursing workshop fee is non-refundable, when you return your acceptance form
Orientation Day is Mandatory (date will be stated in the letter)
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After You Are Accepted to Nursing
Only then can you register for any nursing courses.Your acceptance letter will include instructions.
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Advanced Placement (BRIDGE RN)
RN to BSN (Must be Licensed)
Separate Advising and application Process– see the Nsg. website
Admissions to begin Bridge RN Nursing courses ((separate advising sessionsseparate advising sessions))
Apply by University deadlines prior to starting Nursing (www.csumentor.edu)
http://www.sjsu.edu/nursing/Bridge/
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ATTN: Mandatory Orientation
All UNIV. transfer students must attend the TOP (Transfer orientation program) advising program to come to the UNIVERSITY.
All Freshman must attend mandatory FROSH orientation to University.
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FYI
We have no accelerated undergraduate B.S.
program
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www.sjsu.edu/nursing
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Contact Us: Nursing Office (408) 924-3131
Call the School for other Advising Times / Dates (FYI: we cannot return calls outside of the local area codes of 408-, 415-, 510-, 831-, 650-)
Address: School of NursingSan Jose State UniversityOne Washington SquareSan Jose, CA 95192-0057
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Staying Informed:
Our goal is to select the best possible applicants
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Will I Be Accepted?
Not If You Don’t Apply!