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SALEM COMMUNITY COLLEGENursing Information Session

2015 - 2016

Practical Nursing Certificate

&

Associate in Applied Science Degree in Nursing

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What Types of Nursing Programs Do We Offer?Practical Nursing Certificate

1 year Program: prepares you to sit for NCLEX – PN (State Boards)

For students who do NOT have an LPN license

Associate in Applied Science Degree in Nursing1 year Program: prepares you to sit for NCLEX – RN (State

Boards)For students who are Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)

Recommend meeting with an Advisor

We do NOT offer a 2 year traditional RN Program

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Why Nursing?

Demand for health care services is expected to

climb as more baby boomers retire and health

care reform makes medical care accessible to more

people. As older nurses start retiring (baby boomers),

Economists predict a massive nursing shortage will

reemerge in the United States.

Source: http://money.cnn.com/2013/01/14/news/economy/nursing-jobs-new-grads/index.html

Nursing at SCC? RN

Program Report

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

NCLEX‐RN 82.76% 93.75% 91.67% 84.00% 95.24% 80.77%

National Benchmar

k86.2% 87.61% 86.46% 86.99%

89.32% 81.43

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LPN Program Report

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

NCLEX‐PN  100% 93.62% 100% 100% 96.15% 82.05%

National Benchmar

k85.6% 85.72% 87.05% 84.83%

84.23% 84.63%

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Step 1 - Applying to SCC

Complete and submit a SCC Admissions ApplicationNo Fee

Submit official high school transcript or GED, along with official college transcript (if applicable)

Register to take the ACCUPLACER placement test or provide proof (contact admissions for exemptions)

Submit proof of immunization for measles, mumps and rubella (if born after 1956)

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Admission Process into Nursing Program Same for both Programs – LPN and LPN to RN

Applying to SCC Sign Up & Take ATI TEAS V – Nursing Entrance Exam - $70

After Meeting Admissions Criteria – Apply to Nursing ProgramALL Nursing Applicants:

Need a minimum of 50% in Math & Reading ADN Applicants: total score of 60% or higherPN Applicants: total score of 50% or higher

Complete Rubric & Student ChecklistSubmit Packets:

Documents: ATI Transcript, Rubric Sheet, Student Checklist, High School / GED & College Official Sealed Transcripts (if applicable), ADN applicants - a copy of an active LPN license

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Step 2 - Preparing for ATI TEAS VStart Studying for ATI TEAS V – Nursing

Entrance Exam Topics: Reading - Math - Science -

English & Language Usage Study Guides and Practice exams can

be purchased at SCC’s bookstore or ATI Website: www.atitesting.com

TEAS V study manual and online practice assessments (form A and B) cost $109.00

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What does the TEAS® test stand for? Test of Essential Academic Skills

What is the format of the ATI TEAS® V Test? It is a computerized test that takes a maximum of 209 minutes or about

3.5 hours and includes 150 scored multiple-choice questions divided into: Reading – Paragraph and Passage Comprehension, and Informational

Source Comprehension Math – Numbers and Operations, Algebraic Applications, Data

Interpretation, and Measurement Science –Human Body Science, Life Science, Earth and Physical

Science, Scientific Reasoning English and Language Usage – Grammar and Word Meanings in

Context, Spelling and Punctuation, StructureHow long will the test take? - It is a computerized test that

takes a maximum of 209 minutes (3.5/hrs) and includes 150 scored multiple-choice questions – NO CALCULATORS

Useful Information about ATI TEAS V –

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How much does the ATI Exam cost? - $70 Where and when can I take the ATI Exam?

You need to test on SCC Campus: Starting in October 2014 Where do I go to pay for the exam? - ATI’s website

ATITESTING.COM What will I be tested on? - Reading, Math, Science, English &

Language Usage Study Guides and Practice can be purchased at SCC’s bookstore

or ATI Website: www.atitesting.comTEAS V study manual and online practice assessments (form A

and B) - $109.00 TEAS V study manual - $48.00

Questions and Answers -- ATI TEAS V

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Questions and Answers – Cont. (ATI TEAS V) What are the Scores needed to Apply?

ALL Nursing Applicants: A minimum of 50% in Math & Reading must be met

ADN: a total score of 60% or higher will be accepted for consideration; however, a score of 70% or higher is preferred.

PN: a total score of 50% or higher will be accepted for consideration; however, a score of 58% or higher is preferred.

How long are the scores valid? - 2 years Is there a study guide? - Yes, SCC’s Bookstore or online – same -

$109 How many times may I take the ATI exam in one year? – Three

Times Is there a waiting period between test dates? – Yes, 45 days Should I retake the exam to get a higher score? – Yes, if you think

you can increase your score There is no penalty for retesting

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Step 3 - Signing up for TEASSign up for ATI TEAS V – Nursing Entrance Exam -

$70Dates and Times are on SCC Website TEAS must be taken on SCC CampusYour TEAS scores are valid for two years from the

time takenYou can take the TEAS 3 times in 1 year

365 days from 1st test dateE.G., March 15, 2014 to March 15, 2015 – 3 exams

can be taken.

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ATI TEAS V Dates for 2014 Scheduled to be held in Contini Building – Room

202

Thurs. 10/23 at 5:00pmTues. 10/28 at 5:00pmFri. 11/7 at 1:00pmTues. 11/18 at 5:00pmFri. 12/5 at 1:00pmTues. 12/16 at 9:00am

ATI TEAS V Dates for 2015 will be posted on SCC Website in December

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Step 4 - Meeting Admissions Criteria ALL Nursing Applicants:

Need a minimum of 50% in Math & Reading “College Ready” to take A/P 1 & ENG 101

ADN Applicants:A total score of 60% or higher will be accepted for

consideration; however, a score of 70% or higher is preferred.“College Ready” to take A/P 1 & ENG 101

PN Applicants: A total score of 50% or higher will be accepted for

consideration; however, a score of 58% or higher is preferred. “College Ready” to take ENG 101

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ADN and PN Rubric for Class GradesClass:

BIO 220 - Anatomy & Physiology I Science Courses BIO 221 - Anatomy & Physiology IIENG 101 - English Composition I ENG 102 - English Composition II

Grade and Eligible Points Earned: A 6 ptsA- 5 ptsB+ 4 ptsB 3 ptsB- 2 ptsC+ 1 pt*A point is deducted each time BIO 220, BIO 221, ENG 101 & ENG 102 are retaken. *Only grades of C+ or higher count towards Rubric. Exception: students with a C+ or higher who repeat a class due to 5-year limit on BIO 220 & 221 will not have points deducted. *Courses and grades must be on an official SCC transcript in order to be counted on the rubric.

Class: Grade: Points:Anatomy & Physiology I BIO 220Anatomy & Physiology II BIO 221English Composition I ENG 101English Composition II ENG 102

Grades for:

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ATI TEAS V Score:

Maximum of 100 points - write in your "Total Score" earned. The ATI TEAS V test must be taken at SCC Your TEAS scores are valid for two years from the time taken You can take the TEAS 3 times in 1 year (365 days from 1st test date)

e.g., March 15, 2014 to March 15, 2015 – 3 exams can be taken

You are not penalized for retaking TEAS Test every 45 days ** ALL Nursing Applicants: Reading & Math

Students must have a minimum scores of 50% in each category ADN TEAS Score: a total score of 60% or higher will be accepted for

consideration; however, a score of 70% or higher is preferred PN TEAS Score: a total score of 50% or higher will be accepted for

consideration; however, a score of 58% or higher is preferred

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Work Experience (W.E.) ADN Applicants ONLY! 1 point** Work Experience – LPN’s ONLY.

1 point for work experience greater than 1 year as an LPN = 1point ----Letter from HR Dept. stating time of employment

Salem County Residents (SCR) and/or SCC Students (SCCS) - 1 point (ONLY)Current Salem County Residents (SCR) and/or recent SCC Students (SCCS) You need to be a recent SCC Student within the last 12 months! Include a copy of Government Issued ID, e.g., Drivers License, HS, or SCC current ID

Add up the Total Points Earned:

Maximum Points Earned=126: Classes = 24, TEAS 100, W.E.=1, SCR/SCCS=1 for a Total 126

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Step 5 - Complete Rubric & Checklist

Add each section of Rubric, if applicable, for the total number of points earnedClass Grade(s)TEAS "Total" ScoreWork Experience - ADN Applicants ONLY Salem County Residents or Current SCC

StudentsAdd up Total Points EarnedHighest possible points earned is: 126 points

Complete Application Checklist

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A Few Reminders Prerequisites are NOT required nor necessary when

applying to the Nursing Program!

ADN Students - Must be "College Ready" to take: English 101 and Anatomy & Physiology I during Summer of 2015!

PN Students - Must be "College Ready" to take: English 101 during Summer of 2015!There are NO

There is NO early admission Courses and grades must be on an Official SCC transcript in

order to be counted on the rubric You must earn a C+ or higher in ALL courses in the Nursing

Program You have two applications: College Admission and Nursing

Program Two sets of Official Transcripts – one for each Department

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Step 6 - Submit PacketsDocuments

ATI Transcript Rubric Sheet Student Checklist High School / GED & College Official Sealed

Transcripts (if applicable)ADN applicants - a copy of an active LPN

license* Always make a copy of packet *

Packet must be received in Tillis Hall Rm 215 by 3:00 pm on Friday, April 08, 2015

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Admission is competitive, selective and based on your total rubric score.

The Top Scores Are Admitted: 40 PN Students are accepted once a

year Nursing Courses start in September

25 ADN Students are accepted once a year Nursing Courses start in June

How does the Admission Process Work?

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ATI TEAS V – ENTRANCE EXAM You will be able to register after October 15, 2014Dates are posted on the SCC website This exam, taken by prospective nursing students, cost $70

(nonrefundable and nontransferable)Register online at www.atitesting.com

Instructions are on the SCC website under “Nursing Center”

Nursing Packets MUST be submitted by April 08, 2015 Delivered to Tillis Hall, Room 215, by 3 pm

LATE OR INCOMPLETE PACKETS WILL BE REJECTED Notification of conditional acceptance will be no later than May

22, 2015 Via telephone calls and letters

Verify phone number, address and program on packet

Important Dates to Remember

Associate in Applied Science Degree in Nursing - 2015-16Summer Session (10 weeks) BIO 220 Human Anatomy & Physiology I ENG 101 College Composition I NUR 210 Introduction to Nursing Success

06/17 to 07/29/2015 – Wednesdays -7 weeks

PSY 101 General Psychology

PSY 111 Human Growth and Development  

Fall Trimester (10 weeks) BIO 221 Human Anatomy & Physiology II ENG 102 College Composition II

NUR 221 Concepts in Nursing Practice I

Winter Trimester (10 weeks) BIO 211 Microbiology NUR 222 Concepts in Nursing Practice II NUR 230 Nursing Concepts in Global

Health and Diversity  

Spring Trimester (10 weeks) NUR 223 Concepts in Nursing Practice III

NUR 240 Concepts of Leadership in Healthcare Systems SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology

Total Clinical Hours: 430Total Credits: 65

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Practical Nursing – Certificate 2015-16 Summer Session (10 weeks) Starts in late May 2015

ENG 101 - English Composition I

Fall Semester (15 weeks) BIO 220 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I LPN 101 - Foundations of Practical Nursing

Winter Session (4 weeks) PSY 101 - General Psychology

Spring Semester (15 weeks) LPN 102 - Medical Surgical Practical Nursing LPN 103 - Advanced Concepts in Practical Nursing

(Hybrid) Total Weeks of Instruction: 44

Total Clinical Hours: 330Total Credits: 36

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Once You Are Accepted Into The Nursing Program, what extra cost

can I expect? Negative Criminal Background Check - $175 Negative Drug and Alcohol Screen - $75 Current CPR Certification- AHA/RC- Healthcare -

$75 Current Health Examination – Co-Pay Current Immunizations / Titer Record Current PPD (Initial Two-Step) – Co-pay Current Malpractice Insurance -$75 Current Health Insurance or Accidental Insurance

– variable $$

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General Education Courses Needed to Graduate ADN Program

BIO 220 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I BIO 221 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II ENG 101 - College Composition I ENG 102 - College Composition II PSY 101 - General Psychology PSY 111 - Human Growth and Development BIO 211 - Microbiology SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology

PN Program BIO 220 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I ENG 101 - College Composition I PSY 101 - General Psychology

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