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
[email protected] Ext. 8610 – Room H216
Email is the fastest way to contact me
Open office hours Fall 2013T, W, Th 1030a-1130a
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
COMPETENCIESSkills needed to administrate good care to patients –
Observation, communication, motor skills, cognitive-intellectual, behavioral and social attributes, and hearing and visual abilities
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
Where do I start? RVCC Application
Have all college transcripts sent to RVCC admissions office
Send high school transcript/proof of GED to admission office
Choose Generic- Day or Evening/Weekend or PNAD on the RVCC application
Acknowledgement Form 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) and all prior college transcripts have been evaluated by the Registrar’s office; you are a generic nursing major or PNAD mjr) 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 Version V
with all 4 parts of test) – taken no earlier than 9.2012 for Fall ‘14 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 2014 admission, TEAS results will only be accepted from tests taken since September 2012.
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
(Continue PNAD) The LPN STEP test is held once every
Fall for students applying for the following summer.
For students applying for Summer 2014, the test dates are posted on www.raritanval.edu/healthscience , posted on the Lion’s Den, and sent via email to PNAD majors
There is a minimum score to achieve, closely reflecting the national average of the LPN Step Test score
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
letterheadPNAD – applicants with the highest LPN Step scores and residency will 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) Turn in by February 3, 2014 for Fall 2014
PNAD Turn in by December 31, 2013 for Summer 2014, December
31, 2014 for Summer 2014 Late Admission (RVCC students only, no new transfer
students) Turn in by May 15,2014
Make sure you have completed ALL prerequisites Proof of residency required & CHBC results Read application so all documents needed are
attached Don’t lose it!
Admission to Nursing Clinical Courses
Applications evaluated based on: A&P grades Most recent college GPA TEAS scores
What do I do if I’m not accepted?
Raise ranking score GPA 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 $100
$3900
Financial Aid www.fafsa.ed.gov RVCC Financial Aid Nursing scholarships Employers Community groups
Foundations of Nursing & all clinical nursing courses
Rigorous Schedule & may not fit everyone’s lifestyle and schedule
Day or Evening/Weekend- NO Part-time students – this is not a work-study program!
20 hours/week – physical presence Additional 20 hours/week (2 hours for every
classroom hour)Preparing for learning lab
Preparing for class Preparing for clinical experience*Students who are unsuccessful in nursing
courses admitted to working 30+ hours/week
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 previously 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 – the score needed to achieve is equivalent to the student having a 95% pass rate on the NCLEX.
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 [email protected]
If you are not applying until Fall 2015 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
