Nursing Information Session

Hello – Please have a seat - clinical applications will be handed out at the end of the session- each student

will sign in at the end of the session to receive a clinical application

If you do not stay for the entire session, you will not receive a clinical application

DO NOT take handouts from the tables– 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

nadine.larson@raritanval.edu908-526-1200 Ext. 8610 – Room H220

Email is the fastest way to contact me

Open office hours for admission criteria or clinical nursing course questions

FALL 2015

M, T, W 1:30p-2:30p

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

Skills needed to administrate good care to patients –

Observation, communication, motor skills, cognitive-intellectual, behavioral and social attributes, and hearing and visual abilities

Clinical 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

The application to the Associate Degree Nursing Program at RVCC is a two-step process. First, you must apply to RVCC with Pre-nursing (AS in Health Science) as your intended major – you then are considered a PRE- NURSING STUDENT. When you have completed all prerequisites for the Nursing/RN AAS, you may then apply to the clinical nursing program.

Students are only changed to the AAS, Nursing or PNAD major after they are officially accepted to the first clinical nursing course

 

Have all college transcripts sent to RVCC admissions office

Send high school transcript/proof of GED to admission office

Accepted to the college – nursing packet of information mailed to you

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 Pre-nursing major (AS in Health Science) Developmental and ESL courses complete-must place into ENG 111 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 9.2014 for Fall ‘16 admission www.atitesting.com (this is a Nursing/RN prerequisite 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 2016 admission, TEAS results will only be accepted from tests taken since September 2014.

ATI TEAS charges a 55.00 fee to test. The RVC testing center will charge a 45.00 proctor fee. Total test fee paid the day of the test is 100.00

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 ATI Practical Nurse Predictor (ATI PNP Test – formerly known as the LPN Step Test)

(Continue PNAD)

The ATI PNP test is held twice every Fall for students applying for the following summer.

More information regarding registering for the next available ATI PNP test can be found at www.raritanval.edu/nursing

There is a minimum score to achieve, closely reflecting the national average of the ATI PNP 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 letterhead

PNAD – applicants with the highest ATI PNP test scores and residency will get priority placement

The NJ Board of Nursing has regulations regarding citizenship and eligibility for taking the NCLEX exam. Our clinical application will ask a question regarding citizenship so any questions/concerns can be clarified before a student is accepted into the nursing program. The RVCC student application also identifies citizenship status. Some of our clinical agencies require we track citizenship status as well.

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 45-60 days for the background check to be processed. Do the CHBC no later than 45-60 days before the application is due in

Students with unfavorable CHBC results will not be admitted to the nursing program at RVCC.

Other Degree RequirementsCo-Requisites

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 after all prerequisites are complete

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

PNAD application – there is an additional requirement of work hx required on this application – please read carefully.

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 Generic RN (RVCC and transfer students) Must be received or postmarked no later than February 1, 2016 for Fall 2016

Late Admission Generic RN (RVCC students only, no new transfer students, have taken 6+ RVCC credits) Must be received or postmarked no later than

May 15,2016 for Fall 2016 PNAD

Must be received or postmarked no later than December 31, 2015 for Summer 2016

Postal mail notification regarding clinical application

Candidates will receive notification as to the status of their application into the nursing program via the US Postal Mail system within 45 days after the posted application deadline date

Any concerns the nursing office has regarding your status in the program/questions will be communicated to the student through RVCC Office 365 email only – the RVCC email address ends in @stu.raritanval.edu

Please be sure your address is correct on file with RVCC and make any necessary changes via the LIONS DEN.

Continue Application to clinical nursing courses…..

Make sure you have completed ALL prerequisites – prereq’s taken outside of RVCC must be shown as an attachment on the clinical application. This goes for outside ATI TEAS results too.

Proof of residency required & CHBC results

Read application so all documents needed are attached

Don’t lose it!

Admission to Nursing Clinical Courses

Generic RN 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

Nursing Program Response Form and deposit

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

Students who choose to not adhere to these strict deadline will forfeit their seat in the nursing program. They will then need to apply the following academic year or admission period

****CRUCIAL DEADLINES TO MEET******

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

All health maintenance is an out of pocket expense for the student.

Immunizations and tb testing Liability Insurance CPR certification (AHA BLS for health care

provider) Blood tests and titers Physical clearance Pharmacology Clinical Calculation test info

UDS – URINE DRUG SCREENStudent will be prompted to do this after being admitted to the

clinical nursing program

Urine drug screen – Student is responsible for out of pocket payment for drug screen.

Urine drug screens must be negative/clear for a student to continue in the nursing program – a clinical agency will not accept a student for rotations with a positive drug screen. Student will be given specific time frame to go and must go within those dates. Student will forfeit their seat in the program for not following drug screening policies.

Students with positive drug results will not be permitted to be admitted or continue in the nursing program.

Camp I CAN (Can Achieve Nursing)

Required. Mandatory nursing orientation held by faculty

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? There are deadlines that must be met for payments!!

First semester Health maintenance

Background check

ATI

Uniform

Tuition- 137/credit

RVCC fees

Books

Nursing fee

Nursing Kit

Drug testing

Approximate total

Cost varies

$ 65+

$ 600

$ 150

$1242(9 credits)

$200+

$ 1100 (or 1337)

$ 440

$100

$70

$4000

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 or part time workload!

20 hours/week – physical presence

Additional 20-30+ hours/week (2 hours for every classroom hour)

Preparing for learning lab

Preparing for class

Preparing for clinical experience

*Students who were unsuccessful in nursing courses admitted to working 30+ hours/week

Clinical Facility SitesFirst choice of clinical sections are not always possible.

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, Willow Creek (Somerset NJ)

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

nadine.larson@raritanval.edu If you are not applying until Fall 2017

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 nursing/health science website –

http://www.raritanval.edu/nursing