1. Welcome! Dr. Wanda Stutts, Chairperson Dr. Wendy Miller, Director, Pre-licensure Program Dr. Karen Reesman Dr. Phoebe Pollitt Ms. Cynthia Davis, Faculty Member Dr. Linda Johanson Dr. Sharon Cumbie Ms. Teri Goodman, Administrative Assistant

2. Admission Criteria 1. Admission to ASU 2. Eligible to apply after completion of 45 semester hours 3. Cumulative GPA 2.75 or above on a 4.0 scale 4. Completion of Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) with required benchmark 5. Completed application to the nursing program: Deadline February 15th, 2011

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. Curriculum 2010-2011 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)

8. Curriculum 2010-2011 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

9. Academic Waiver 2010 -2011 This application year only: 2011-2012! All prerequisite courses must be completed by the end of the spring semester, 2011. Waiver for General Education Courses: students may be accepted into the nursing program with up to 3 general education courses to complete. CS 1410: There is a challenge exam you may take. If you pass, this course requirement will be waived. There is no charge for this exam, nor will you receive any college credit.

10. Upper Division Nursing Courses SUMMER BETWEEN SOPHOMORE & JUNIOR YEAR NUR 2002 Intro to Professional Nursing (3sh) FALL, JUNIOR YEAR NUR 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)

11. 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)

12. 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 Childbearing Families, Women & Children(3sh) NUR 4126 Nursing Care of Childbearing Families, Women & Children Clinical(3sh)

13. Upper Division Nursing Courses SPRING, SENIOR YEAR NUR 4128 Leadership & Management in 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)

14. PATHWAY TO NCLEX-RN SUCCESS ATI Learning Resources

15. ATI’s Mission is Student Success I passed all of my nursing courses! I passed my RN licensing exam!

16. Getting Started with TEAS

17. TEAS Who takes TEAS?  Every nursing program applicant When is TEAS taken?  Prior to February 15, 2011 How many times is TEAS taken?  Two times is allowed per application to reach cut-off score

18. TEAS What does TEAS cover?  Reading  Math  Science  English and language usage What are the questions like?  All questions are Multiple Choice

19. TEAS Cut-off Score National BSN Program Mean Your TEAS score + all other BSN applicant TEAS Scores ___________________________________________ Total Number of ALL BSN TEAS Takers

20. TEAS How much does TEAS cost?  $50 per testing TEAS registration  On-line at www.atitesting.comwww.atitesting.com  Pay by Credit Card or Debit Card

21. TEAS Are there TEAS preparation resources?  Yes!  On-line at www.atitesting.comwww.atitesting.com How soon do I get results?  Immediately  Printed out at the testing site  Faculty see results on-line

22. TEAS When is TEAS offered this Application Cycle? DateTimeLocationRoom Oct. 26th1:00 – 5:00 PMJohn Thomas Hall245 Oct. 28th1:00 – 5:00 PMJohn Thomas Hall245 Nov. 16th1:00 – 5:00 PMJohn Thomas Hall245 Nov. 18th1:00 – 5:00 PMJohn Thomas Hall245 Dec. 7th8:00 – 12:00 & 1:00 – 5:00 PM John Thomas Hall245 Dec. 8th1:00 – 5:00 PMJohn Thomas Hall245

23. TEAS When is TEAS offered this Spring? DateTimeLocationRoom Jan. 18 th 1:00 – 5:00 PMJohn Thomas Hall245 Jan. 19 th 1:00 – 5:00 PMJohn Thomas Hall245 Jan. 20 th 1:00 – 5:00 PMJohn Thomas Hall245 Jan. 25th 1:00 – 5:00 PMJohn Thomas Hall245 Feb. 3 rd 1:00 – 5:00 PMJohn Thomas Hall245 Feb. 8th 1:00 – 5:00 PMJohn Thomas Hall245 Feb. 9th 1:00 – 5:00 PMJohn Thomas Hall245

24. Other TEAS Things Arrive 30 minutes before test time Bring photo ID Scratch Paper Provided

25. “How much does it cost to use ATI learning resources while I am in school?”

26. Total ATI Costs Semester One Semester Two Semester Three Semester Four Semester Five $112$84

27. 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.

28. 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

29. 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.

30. 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.

31. 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

32. INSURANCE All Students Must Have LIABILITY INSURANCE Cost: approximately $20/year

33. UNIFORMS

34. Additional Fees Uniforms Books Lab Fees Equipment

35. Questions