1. Nursing Information Session 2016-2017 Practical Nursing Certificate & Associate in Applied Science Degree in Nursing Practical Nursing Certificate & Associate in Applied Science Degree in Nursing

2. Salem Community College Nursing Programs  Practical Nursing Certificate  1 year program:  Prepares students 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 students to sit for NCLEX – RN (State Boards)  For students who currently hold an LPN license  We do not offer a traditional 2 year RN program.  Practical Nursing Certificate  1 year program:  Prepares students 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 students to sit for NCLEX – RN (State Boards)  For students who currently hold an LPN license  We do not offer a traditional 2 year RN program.

3. President Gorman at the Health Fair

4. Nursing Admissions Overview  How to apply to the Nursing Program?  Follow the 6 Easy Steps (see handout)  What is the standardized test for nursing admissions?  TEAS-V – Test of Essential Academic Skills  When is the deadline to apply?  Friday, April 1 st, 2016 by 3pm  LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!  How to apply to the Nursing Program?  Follow the 6 Easy Steps (see handout)  What is the standardized test for nursing admissions?  TEAS-V – Test of Essential Academic Skills  When is the deadline to apply?  Friday, April 1 st, 2016 by 3pm  LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!

5. Nursing Selection Process  How does the Nursing selection process work?  Admission is competitive and selective  Based on your total rubric score/point system  Maximum of 126 rubric points  Combined from ATI TEAS V score and previous course work  Top rubric scores will be accepted  40 PN students are accepted – Nursing Course start in Fall  30 ADN students are accepted Nursing Course starts June 08, 2016  How does the Nursing selection process work?  Admission is competitive and selective  Based on your total rubric score/point system  Maximum of 126 rubric points  Combined from ATI TEAS V score and previous course work  Top rubric scores will be accepted  40 PN students are accepted – Nursing Course start in Fall  30 ADN students are accepted Nursing Course starts June 08, 2016

6. FLU Shot with the Salem County Dept. of Health

7. 6 Easy Steps: Step 1 – Apply to Salem Community College  Complete and submit a free SCC admissions application  Submit an 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:  SAT Scores: Math 530; Critical Reading 540  High school GPA of 3.0 or higher (must have graduated within 5 years)  Proof of previous college placement testing from another college  Transfer credit in college level English and college level Math from another college  If you have transfer credit from another college, this must be transferred to SCC before the April 1 st 2016 admission deadline! Therefore, get your transcripts to SCC pronto!  Complete and submit a free SCC admissions application  Submit an 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:  SAT Scores: Math 530; Critical Reading 540  High school GPA of 3.0 or higher (must have graduated within 5 years)  Proof of previous college placement testing from another college  Transfer credit in college level English and college level Math from another college  If you have transfer credit from another college, this must be transferred to SCC before the April 1 st 2016 admission deadline! Therefore, get your transcripts to SCC pronto!

8. 6 Easy Steps: Step 2 – Prepare for ATI TEAS V  Begin studying for the ATI TEAS V – Nursing Entrance Exam  Topics Include  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  Study guides and practice exams can be purchased at SCC’s bookstore or directly through ATI: www.atitesting.com  Begin studying for the ATI TEAS V – Nursing Entrance Exam  Topics Include  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  Study guides and practice exams can be purchased at SCC’s bookstore or directly through ATI: www.atitesting.com

9. Additional ATI TEAS V Information  The ATI TEAS V is a computerized test that takes a maximum of 209 minutes and includes 150 multiple choice questions  No calculators are allowed!  The exam cost $80  Paid directly to ATI through the website www.atitesting.com  Dates, Times and Classroom is on SCC Website under Nursing  Can I retake the exam to get a higher score? Yes!  There is no penalty for retesting - must wait 45 days to retest  May only test 3 times per year - 365 days from 1 st test date  Scores are good for 2 years  The ATI TEAS V is a computerized test that takes a maximum of 209 minutes and includes 150 multiple choice questions  No calculators are allowed!  The exam cost $80  Paid directly to ATI through the website www.atitesting.com  Dates, Times and Classroom is on SCC Website under Nursing  Can I retake the exam to get a higher score? Yes!  There is no penalty for retesting - must wait 45 days to retest  May only test 3 times per year - 365 days from 1 st test date  Scores are good for 2 years

10. Health Fair – Poster Board Education

11. 6 Easy Steps: Step 3: Sign up for the ATI TEAS V  The ATI TEAS V MUST be taken at Salem Community College  Students may sign up to take the exam beginning in October 2015  You must be an SCC student to take the exam  Test fee is $80  If you plan to test more than 1 time, it is highly recommended that you sign up for multiple test dates at the same time.  Test dates fill the closer it gets to the application deadline.  SCC will not offer additional test dates beyond what is currently available.  The ATI TEAS V MUST be taken at Salem Community College  Students may sign up to take the exam beginning in October 2015  You must be an SCC student to take the exam  Test fee is $80  If you plan to test more than 1 time, it is highly recommended that you sign up for multiple test dates at the same time.  Test dates fill the closer it gets to the application deadline.  SCC will not offer additional test dates beyond what is currently available.

12. 6 Easy Steps: Step 4 – Meeting Admissions Requirements  When reviewing your ATI TEAS V test scores:  ALL Nursing Applicants need a minimum ATI TEAS V score of 50% in both Math and Reading  PN applicants need a cumulative score of 50% or higher for consideration  ADN applicants need a cumulative score of 60% or higher for consideration  Students must be ready to take A & P 1 and ENG101  If you have already completed these course then you are ready  If you have not completed these courses, please be sure that you have completed the prerequisite to these courses so you can begin these courses prior to or at the start of the Nursing Program.  These courses are NOT prerequisites to the Nursing Program!  When reviewing your ATI TEAS V test scores:  ALL Nursing Applicants need a minimum ATI TEAS V score of 50% in both Math and Reading  PN applicants need a cumulative score of 50% or higher for consideration  ADN applicants need a cumulative score of 60% or higher for consideration  Students must be ready to take A & P 1 and ENG101  If you have already completed these course then you are ready  If you have not completed these courses, please be sure that you have completed the prerequisite to these courses so you can begin these courses prior to or at the start of the Nursing Program.  These courses are NOT prerequisites to the Nursing Program!

13. 6 Easy Steps: Step 5 – Complete Rubric and Checklist  Rubric (see handout):  College Courses – Maximum of 24 points  Points assigned to course grades  Only 4 courses are eligible for points on rubric:  ALL COURSE GRADES MUST BE “C+” OR HIGHER  If a student retakes a course listed above to obtain a higher grade, 1 point is deducted from rubric  If a student withdrawals from a course listed above, 1 point is deducted from rubric  If a student retakes a course because the course has expired, no points are deducted  A & P I & II have a 5 year time limit. These courses must be retaken if they are expired.  Rubric (see handout):  College Courses – Maximum of 24 points  Points assigned to course grades  Only 4 courses are eligible for points on rubric:  ALL COURSE GRADES MUST BE “C+” OR HIGHER  If a student retakes a course listed above to obtain a higher grade, 1 point is deducted from rubric  If a student withdrawals from a course listed above, 1 point is deducted from rubric  If a student retakes a course because the course has expired, no points are deducted  A & P I & II have a 5 year time limit. These courses must be retaken if they are expired. CourseGradePoints A & P I A & P II English 101 English 102 GradePoints A6 pts A-5 pts B+4 pts B3 pts B-2 pts C+1 pt SAMPLE CourseGradePoints BIO220A6 BIO221B+4 ENG101C+1 ENG102B3

14. Scoring Rubric Continued  Remainder of Rubric Points come from:  ATI TEAS V total score – 100 possible points  ADN APPLICANTS ONLY – 1 point for work experience  Salem County residents and/or SCC students – 1 point  Total possible rubric points = 126 points:  Courses (from previous slide) – 24 possible points  ATI TEAS V – 100 possible points  Work experience (ADN applicants only) – 1 point  Salem County resident and/or SCC student – 1 point  Remainder of Rubric Points come from:  ATI TEAS V total score – 100 possible points  ADN APPLICANTS ONLY – 1 point for work experience  Salem County residents and/or SCC students – 1 point  Total possible rubric points = 126 points:  Courses (from previous slide) – 24 possible points  ATI TEAS V – 100 possible points  Work experience (ADN applicants only) – 1 point  Salem County resident and/or SCC student – 1 point

15. Checklist  Complete application checklist:  Can be found on our website  http://www.salemcc.edu/nursing- center/admissions.  Please provide a current mailing address and phone number  Update SCC if you have moved!  Complete application checklist:  Can be found on our website  http://www.salemcc.edu/nursing- center/admissions.  Please provide a current mailing address and phone number  Update SCC if you have moved!

16. 6 Easy Steps: Step 6 – Submit Admission Packets  Submit your completed packet no later than 3:00 pm on Friday, April 1, 2016 to Tillis Hall Room 215.  LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!  Packet Includes:  Student Checklist  Rubric Sheet  ADN applicants only – copy of active LPN license  ATI TEAS V Access Report (total score report) – found under “my results”  Official High School transcript or GED & College (if applicable)  Remember, your transfer credit must be on your SCC transcript before the submission deadline of April 1 st, 2016.  Submit your completed packet no later than 3:00 pm on Friday, April 1, 2016 to Tillis Hall Room 215.  LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!  Packet Includes:  Student Checklist  Rubric Sheet  ADN applicants only – copy of active LPN license  ATI TEAS V Access Report (total score report) – found under “my results”  Official High School transcript or GED & College (if applicable)  Remember, your transfer credit must be on your SCC transcript before the submission deadline of April 1 st, 2016.

17. Packet Submission  Hand deliver packets to  Tillis Hall, room 215  Mail packets to: Salem Community College ATTN: Academic Affairs Secretary Nursing Program Admissions – ADN or PN Program 460 Hollywood Avenue Carneys Point, NJ 08069  Postmarked no later than March 21,2016  Hand deliver packets to  Tillis Hall, room 215  Mail packets to: Salem Community College ATTN: Academic Affairs Secretary Nursing Program Admissions – ADN or PN Program 460 Hollywood Avenue Carneys Point, NJ 08069  Postmarked no later than March 21,2016

18. Under Programs – Nursing Center You’ll find: Forms, Dates & ATI TEAS

19. Upon applying to SCC… Health Science Major  You are 1 st accepted into the Health Science program  Transcripts are evaluated under Health Science program  SCC accepts a grade of C or better for transfer  When accepted to the Nursing Program  Transcripts are re-evaluated for Nursing Program  Need to have a C+ or better in all courses!  e.g., ENG101, PSY101, A/P, etc.  You are 1 st accepted into the Health Science program  Transcripts are evaluated under Health Science program  SCC accepts a grade of C or better for transfer  When accepted to the Nursing Program  Transcripts are re-evaluated for Nursing Program  Need to have a C+ or better in all courses!  e.g., ENG101, PSY101, A/P, etc.

20. Health Fair – Poster Board Education

21. FT Nursing Faculty- Ms. Jones & Mrs. Polimeni Lab Specialist - Mrs. Ripa

22. Important Dates & Reminders  Submit Nursing admissions packet NO LATER THAN 3:00 pm on Friday, April 1 st, 2016  Notification letters of conditional acceptance will be by May 25 th, 2016  Via USPS - ensure your address is updated on packet!  Prerequisites are NOT required for admission into Nursing Program  5 year time limit on Anatomy and Physiology I and II  There is NO early admission into Nursing Program  You must earn a C+ or higher in all courses within the Nursing Curriculum  See handout for list of curriculum courses  Submit Nursing admissions packet NO LATER THAN 3:00 pm on Friday, April 1 st, 2016  Notification letters of conditional acceptance will be by May 25 th, 2016  Via USPS - ensure your address is updated on packet!  Prerequisites are NOT required for admission into Nursing Program  5 year time limit on Anatomy and Physiology I and II  There is NO early admission into Nursing Program  You must earn a C+ or higher in all courses within the Nursing Curriculum  See handout for list of curriculum courses

23. Nursing Schedule Fall Semester: September – December  Monday thru Thursday  ADNs  Mon. & Tues - 6:30am to 2pm  Wed. & Thurs -8am to 4:30pm  PNs  Mon. & Tues - 8am to 4:30pm  Wed. & Thurs - 6:30am to 11:30am Fall Semester: September – December  Monday thru Thursday  ADNs  Mon. & Tues - 6:30am to 2pm  Wed. & Thurs -8am to 4:30pm  PNs  Mon. & Tues - 8am to 4:30pm  Wed. & Thurs - 6:30am to 11:30am Spring Semester: January – May  ADNs – same as Fall semester  PNs - Monday thru Friday  Mon. & Tues - 8am to 4:30pm  Wed. & Thurs - 6:30am to 2pm  Friday – 9am – 2pm Spring Semester: January – May  ADNs – same as Fall semester  PNs - Monday thru Friday  Mon. & Tues - 8am to 4:30pm  Wed. & Thurs - 6:30am to 2pm  Friday – 9am – 2pm

24. Clinical Sites PN Students  Golden Nursing Home / Salem Hospital  Southgate Nursing Home / Elmer Hospital  Friends Village in Woodstown / Rehab Unit  Carneys Point Care Center / Underwood Hospital RN Students  Salem Hospital  Elmer Hospital  Underwood Hospital  Salem Hospital  Elmer Hospital  Underwood Hospital

25. Drive Thru FLU Shot Clinical at the Salem County Fairgrounds

26. Estimated Cost of Nursing Program Practical Nursing Certificate In-CountyOut-of-CountyOut-Of-State $9,400$10,200$11,150 Nursing Associate in Applied Science (LPN to RN) In-CountyOut-of-CountyOut-Of-State $14,600$16,000$17,500

27. LPN Day - Won an Award from the New Jersey League for Nursing

28. Convocation (Pinning Ceremony)

29. Questions? 3d pan white → → ← ←