Welcome!

Dr. Wanda Stutts, ChairpersonDr. Wendy Miller, Director, Pre-licensure

ProgramDr. Karen ReesmanDr. Phoebe PollittMs. Cynthia Davis, Faculty MemberMs. Teri Goodman, Administrative Assistant

Admission Criteria

1. Admission to ASU2. Eligible to apply after completion of 45

semester hours3. Cumulative GPA 2.75 or above on a 4.0 scale4. Completion of Test of Essential Academic

Skills (TEAS) with required benchmark5. Completed application to the nursing

program: Deadline April 15th, 2010

Admission Criteria

Acceptance to the University, completion of preliminary course work, GPA, satisfactory TEAS scores does not guarantee admission to the BSN program.

Admission is a competitive process

Admission Criteria

Not all applicants who meet the minimum requirements can be accommodated; therefore, applicants whose credentials present the best qualifications of those meeting requirements will be selected.

Total # of students accepted: Up to 40 per year

Applications will be available on-line soon.

Core Curriculum (44 semester hours)(Courses with an asterisk require a minimum grade of C) CHE 1101 Intro Chemistry I + Lab * (4sh) CHE 1102 Intro Chemistry II + Lab* (4sh) PSY 1200 General Psychology* (3sh) FCS 2202 Nutrition & Health* (3sh) SOC 1000 Intro to Sociology* (3sh) PHL 2000 Philosophy, Society & Ethics* (3sh) MTH 1010 Intro to Math (4sh) PHL 1040 Critical Thinking Skills (3sh)

Curriculum 2008-2009

Curriculum 2008-2009

Major Requirements (77 semester hours) (A grade of C or above is required for each course in the

major)

STT 1810 Basic Statistics (3sh) BIO 3531 Anatomy & Physiology I (4sh) BIO 3532 Anatomy & Physiology II (4sh) BIO 3308 Microbiology (4sh) PSY 2301 Psychology of Human (3sh) Growth & Development CS 1410 Introduction to Computer (2sh) Applications

Curriculum 2009-2010

Foundation Courses (20 semester hours) (All courses require a minimum grade of C) CHE 1101 Intro Chemistry I + Lab (4sh) CHE 1102 Intro Chemistry II + Lab (4sh) PSY 1200 Psychology: Historical, Social

and Scientific Foundations (3sh)

FCS 2202 Nutrition & Health (3sh) SOC 1000 The Sociological Perspective (3sh) PHL 2000 Philosophy, Society & Ethics (3 sh)

Curriculum 2009-2010

Major Requirements (77 semester hours) (A grade of C or above is required for each course in the

major) STT 1810 Basic Statistics (3sh) BIO 3531 Anatomy & Physiology I (4sh) BIO 3532 Anatomy & Physiology II (4sh) BIO 3308 Microbiology (4sh) PSY 2301 Psychology of Human (3sh) Growth & Development CS 1410 Introduction to Computer (2sh) Applications

Upper Division Nursing Courses

SUMMER BETWEEN SOPHOMORE & JUNIOR YEARNUR 2002 Intro to Professional Nursing (3sh)

FALL, JUNIOR YEARNUR 3100 Adult Health Nursing I (3sh)NUR 3110 Adult Health Nursing I Clinical (3sh)NUR 3120 Health Assessment (4sh)NUR 3122 Pharmacology in Nursing (2sh)NUR 3124 Foundations of Professional

Nursing (3sh)

Upper Division Nursing Courses

SPRING, JUNIOR YEAR

NUR 3102 Adult Health Nursing II (3sh)NUR 3112 Adult Health Nursing II Clinical (3sh)NUR 3126 Mental Health Nursing (3sh)NUR 3128 Mental Health Nursing Clinical (3sh)NUR 3130 Trends & Issues in Nursing(2sh)

Upper Division Nursing Courses

FALL, SENIOR YEAR

NUR 4100 Intro to Nursing Research (3sh)NUR 4120 Nursing Care of Families

& Communities (3sh)

NUR 4122 Nursing Care of Families & Communities Clinical (3sh)

NUR 4124 Nursing Care of ChildbearingFamilies, Women & Children (3sh)

NUR 4126 Nursing Care of ChildbearingFamilies, Women & Children Clinical (3sh)

Upper Division Nursing Courses

SPRING, SENIOR YEAR

NUR 4128 Leadership & Managementin Nursing (3sh)

NUR 4110 Adult Health Nursing III (2sh)NUR 4112 Adult Health Nursing II Clinical (2sh)NUR 4130 Professional Nursing Capstone (3sh)Elective (2 hours to meet University requirement

outside the major)

PATHWAY TO NCLEX-RN SUCCESS

ATI Learning Resources

ATI’s Mission is Student Success

I passed all of my nursing courses!

I passed my RN

licensing exam!

ATI Assessment Resources

ATI Development Resources

ATI Support Services

Getting Started with TEAS

TEAS

Who takes TEAS? Every nursing program applicant

When is TEAS taken? Prior to April 15th, 2010, this year only

How many times is TEAS taken? Two times is allowed per application to reach cut-off

score

TEAS

What does TEAS cover? Reading Math Science English and language usage

What are the questions like? All questions are Multiple Choice

TEAS Cut-off Score

National BSN Program Mean

Your TEAS score + all other BSN applicant TEAS Scores

___________________________________________

Total Number of ALL BSN TEAS Takers

TEAS

How much does TEAS cost? $50 per testing

TEAS registration On-line at www.atitesting.com Pay by Credit Card or Debit Card

TEAS

Are there TEAS preparation resources? Yes! On-line at www.atitesting.com

How soon do I get results? Immediately Printed out at the testing site Faculty see results on-line

TEAS

When is TEAS offered this Spring?

Date Time Location Rooms Seating

Feb. 12 8:30-12:30 Raley Hall 2011 and 2010 58

Feb. 19 8:30-12:30 Raley Hall 2011 and 2016 58

Feb. 26 8:30-12:30 Raley Hall 2011 and 2016 58

Mar. 22 8:00-12 Raley Hall 2011 29

Mar. 26 8:30-12:30 Raley Hall 2011 and 2016 58

Mar. 29 8-12 Raley Hall 2011 29

Other TEAS Things

Arrive 30 minutes before

test time

Bring photo IDOn-line

calculator provided

“How much does it cost to

use ATI learning

resources while I am in

school?”

Total ATI Costs

Semester

One

Semester Two

Semester Three

Semester Four

Semester Five

$105 $76 $76 $76 $76

ATI Supports Instruction

How come you’re way up there?

I use ATI learning

resources!

CPR

Prior to enrollment all students must complete the Basic Life Support for Health Care Professionals course offered by the American Heart Association.

Costs vary. May range from $35 to $50.

Immunizations

Students must have the following immunization for admittance to ASU : DTP or Tdap -3 doses, Polio –3 doses, Measles and Mumps – 2 doses, Rubella -1 dose.

In addition, the nursing program requires: A 2 step TB test (PPD) – Annually, Varicella (Chicken

Pox) – 2 doses or titer, Hepatitis B -3 doses.

Influenza vaccine is highly recommended.For costs of these vaccines on campus please

go to:http://healthservices.appstate.edu/pagesmith/125

Criminal Background Checks and Drug Screening

Clinical agencies may require students to have criminal background checks and drug screens.

The agencies make the determination if students will be permitted to attend clinical at their agency.

If a suitable placement cannot be found for a student, they will be dismissed from the program.

Criminal Background Checks and Drug Screening

Criminal background checks cost approximately $25, drug screens cost approximately $40 - $50 dollars.

Specific information regarding criminal background checks and drug screens will be provided in the provisional acceptance letter.

DO NOT obtain prior to acceptance into the program.

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION

When On-CAMPUSWalk, Walk, Walk OR Ride a BikeBenefits:

FREE = No $$$Fresh AirSunshineExerciseNo Parking HasslesClear Your Mind

When In and Around BOONE

Use APPLECART as much as possibleBenefits:

Also FREE = No $$$Many different ROUTES

ResidencesShopping…Mall, Wal-Mart, etc.MoviesHealth Care Providers, Dentists, Health Dept., Hospital

TIMELYAdheres to schedule

SAFE

CLINICAL SITES

Students are responsible for their own travel You may wish to carpool with other students Public transportation is not available to most sites

BE SAFE!

Don’t go out alone after darkTravel in pairsBe observant of your surroundingsKeep personal items close to your bodyDon’t flash money or credit cards aroundDress for the weatherLock car doorsLock your residence

INSURANCE

All Students Must Have LIABILITY INSURANCE

Cost: approximately $20/year

UNIFORMS

Lab CoatShoesUniform Top and Pants

Additional Fees

UniformsBooksLab FeesEquipment

CLINICAL SUPPLIES

A BACKPACK containing such things as a:Catheter KitSphygmomanometerStethoscopeReflex Hammer

Questions