SALEM COMMUNITY COLLEGE Nursing Information Session Practical Nursing Certificate & Associate in Applied Science Degree in Nursing 1

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 Nursing  1 year Program: prepares you to sit for NCLEX – RN (State Boards)  For students who are Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)  Recommended to meet with an Advisor  We do NOT offer a 2 year traditional RN Program 2

Nursing Programs Overview  How Do I Apply to the Nursing Program?  There are 6 easy steps  What is Standardized Test for Admissions?  TEAS V - Test of Essential Academic Skills  How does the Admission Process Work?  Admission is competitive, selective and based on your total rubric score / point system  Deadline to Apply?  Friday, April 01, 2016 – 3pm 3

Step 1 - Applying to SCC  Complete and submit a SCC Admissions Application  No 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 of exemption such as, SAT scores (Math: 530; Critical Reading: 540; High School Transcript: 3.0 GPA), or proof of previous college placement testing from another college 4

Step 2 - Preparing for ATI TEAS V  Start 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:  TEAS V study manual and online practice assessments (form A and B) cost $143.35, and Study Manual for $64  Can purchase online or at SCC Bookstore 5

 What does the TEAS V test stand for?  Test of Essential Academic Skills  What is the format of the ATI TEAS® V Test?  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, Structure Useful Information about ATI TEAS V 6

 How 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  How much does the ATI Exam cost? - $80  Where and when can I take the ATI Exam?  You need to test on SCC Campus: Starting in October 2015  Where do I go to pay for the exam? - ATI’s website ATITESTING.COM  Study Guides and Practice can be purchased at SCC’s bookstore or ATI Website:  Should I retake the exam to get a higher score? – Yes  There is no penalty for retesting – must wait 45 days to retest Questions and Answers -- ATI TEAS V 7

Step 3 - Signing up for TEAS  Sign up for ATI TEAS V – Nursing Entrance Exam - $80  Dates and Times are on SCC Website – under Nursing Center – will be posted in September  TEAS must be taken on SCC Campus  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, 2015 to March 15, 2016 – 3 exams can be taken. 8

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  PN Applicants: A total score of 50% or higher will be accepted for consideration  Maximum of 100 points earned BASIC FACT -- The higher your TEAS Scores are… will increase your odds of getting accepted into the Nursing Program 9

1 st part of the Rubric: General Education Courses Classes: BIO Anatomy & Physiology I Science Courses BIO Anatomy & Physiology II ENG English Composition I ENG English Composition II Grade and Eligible Points Earned: A6 pts A-5 pts B+4 pts B3 pts B-2 pts C+1 pt 10

The rest of the Rubric Contains 11 ATI TEAS Score _______________Total Work Experience (W.E.) ADN Applicants ONLY! 1 point Salem County Residents and/or SCC Students (SCCS) 1 point (ONLY) Add up the Total Points Earned: “Classes = 24, TEAS 100, W.E.=1, SCR/SCCS=1” Maximum Points Earned on Rubric is 126

Step 5 - Complete Rubric & Checklist  Add each section of Rubric (Point System), if applicable, for the total number of points earned  Classes = 24, TEAS 100, W.E.=1, SCR/SCCS=1  Complete Application Checklist  Have current Mailing Address and Phone Number  Update SCC if you moved! 12

Step 6 - Submit Packets - Documents Required  ATI Access Report – “Under My Results”  Rubric Sheet  Student Checklist  High School / GED & College Official Sealed Transcripts (if applicable )  Transferred Classes must be on SCC Transcript as “TR”  Need to have a C+ or better – Degree Requirements  ADN applicants - a copy of an active LPN license  * Always make a copy of packet *  Packet must be received by 3:00 pm on April 01, 2016 in Tillis Hall Rm

 Admission is competitive, selective and based on your total rubric score.  The Top Rubric Scores Are Admitted:  40 PN Students are accepted once a year  Nursing Courses start in September 2016  30 ADN Students are accepted once a year  Nursing Courses start in June How does the Admission Process Work ?

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 2016!  PN Students - Must be "College Ready" to take: English 101 during Summer of 2016!  There is NO early admission  College 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 15

 ATI TEAS V – ENTRANCE EXAM  You will be able to register after early October 2015  Dates are posted on the SCC website – under Nursing Center  This exam, taken by prospective nursing students, cost $80 (nonrefundable and nontransferable)  Register online at  Instructions are on the SCC website under “Nursing Center”  Nursing Packets MUST be submitted by April 01, 2016  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 25, 2016  Via Letters in the USPS  Verify current your mailing address in packet and at SCC Important Dates to Remember 16

Associate in Applied Science Degree in Nursing Summer Session (7 weeks)  BIO 220 Human Anatomy & Physiology I  ENG 101 College Composition I  NUR 210 Introduction to Nursing Success  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: 430 Total Credits: 65

Practical Nursing – Certificate 18 Summer Session (10 weeks) Starts in late May 2016  ENG English Composition I Fall Semester (15 weeks)  BIO Human Anatomy and Physiology I  LPN Foundations of Practical Nursing Winter Session (4 weeks)  PSY General Psychology Spring Semester (15 weeks)  LPN Medical Surgical Practical Nursing  LPN Advanced Concepts in Practical Nursing (Hybrid) Total Weeks of Instruction: 44 Total Clinical Hours:330 Total Credits: 36

General Education Courses Needed to Graduate  ADN Program  BIO 220- Human Anatomy and Physiology I  BIO 221- Human Anatomy and Physiology II  ENG College Composition I  ENG College Composition II  PSY 101- General Psychology  PSY 111- Human Growth and Development  BIO 211- Microbiology  SOC Introduction to Sociology  PN Program  BIO 220- Human Anatomy and Physiology I  ENG College Composition I  PSY 101- General Psychology 19

Recap: Admission Process  Same for both Programs – LPN and LPN to RN  Applying to SCC  Sign Up & Take ATI TEAS V – Nursing Entrance Exam - $80  After Meeting Admissions Criteria – Apply to Nursing Program  ALL Nursing Applicants:  Need a minimum of 50% in Math & Reading  ADN Applicants: total score of 60% or higher  PN Applicants: total score of 50% or higher  Complete Rubric & Student Checklist  Submit Packets: Documents: ATI, Rubric Sheet, Student Checklist, High School / GED & College Official Sealed Transcripts (if applicable), ADN applicants - a copy of an active LPN license 20

Total Cost of each Nursing Program Nursing (LPN to RN) Associate in Applied Science In-County Out-of- County Out-of State $14,598$15,978$17, Practical Nursing Certificate In-County Out-of- CountyOut-of State $9,372$10,200$11,111

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