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GOOD SAMARITAN COLLEGE OF NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCE
375 Dixmyth AvenueCincinnati, OH 45220
513.872.2631
www.gscollege.edu
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
61 Broadway – 33rd Floor
New York, NY 10006
800.669.1656
www.nlnac.org
Accredited by:
If you’ve thought about a nursingcareer and you want to attend a collegethat’s committed to helping every studentbecome successful, you’ve come to the rightplace. At Good Samaritan College ofNursing and Health Science, we offer achallenging, satisfying and dynamiceducation that leads to an Associate Degreein Applied Science. Our graduates leaveprepared with the tools and skills they needfor a successful lifelong career in nursing.But that’s not all. GSC students form richfriendships with their classmates and facultyand leave with memories that last a lifetime.
Nationally Known Teaching Facility
GSC is located on the campus of GoodSamaritan Hospital, a 700-bed nationallyknown teaching facility. GSH serves patientsin medicine, psychiatry, pediatrics, obstetrics,surgery and surgical specialties, emergencycare, rehabilitation medicine, hemodialysis,intensive care for infants and adults, andcoronary care. Nursing students have theopportunity to gain experience in areas ofthe hospital, as well as with communityagencies and other health care facilitiesthroughout the Cincinnati area.
RemarkableFaculty
Our teaching faculty have advanced degrees.They have dedicated themselves to being thebest teachers and mentors possible. In fact,more than two-thirds of our students rankthe GSC faculty as “excellent”.
Personal Learning
Our students have many opportunities forone-on-one attention.They work withfaculty in small groups; our student/facultyratio is approximately 8 to 1.And our strongclinical/labs component gives students thechance to hone their skills with direct inputfrom faculty members.
Student Financial Support
GSC financial aid programs provideassistance through grants, loans andscholarships. In fact, GSC has approximately50 scholarships available exclusively for ourstudents.We also help more than 90% of ourstudents receive financial assistance.
Pass Rate
Our nurses graduate well-prepared to takethe national licensing exam (NCLEX) whichis necessary to practice as a registered nurse.In recent figures (3-year average), 89.4% ofour students passed the test the first time.Nationally, that percentage was 84.9% for thesame time period.
Highly Recruited
Upon finishing the program, our graduatesquickly find work in the health care field.Our placement rate is 100%.
Tradition in Excellence
GSC has more than one hundred years ofacademic excellence and community service.More than 5500 graduates started theirjourney at GSC and have served around the globe.
College Snapshot
GOOD SAMARITAN COLLEGE OF NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCE
Location – Cincinnati, Ohio
8th, 9th and 10th floors of Good Samaritan Hospital
Near Clifton restaurants and shopping
Established – 1896 by the Sisters of Charity,a private Catholic institution
Program – Single purpose institution granting an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing
Enrollment – 320+ students from the Tri-State area
Female/Male – 90%/10%
Average Age of Incoming Student – 25
Student/Faculty Ratio – 8 to 1
Website: www.gscollege.edu
statement of non-discrimination
The College reaffirms its commitment to non-discrimination inaccordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the CivilRights Act of 1991 and the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, nootherwise qualified person shall be excluded from participation in, bedenied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discriminationunder any program or activity of the College because of race, color,religion, age, national origin, ancestry, handicap/disability, veteran status,marital status, or sex.
The governing board is the Board of Trustees, Good Samaritan Collegeof Nursing and Health Science, Cincinnati, Ohio.
A Challenging,
Dynamic and
Comprehensive
Nursing
Education
In order to maintain its
tradition as a regional leader in
nursing education and continue to enroll thehundreds of students who are anxious to becomeGood Samaritan graduates, the College must securephilanthropic support for student and alumnischolarships, state-of-the-art technology, facultydevelopment, and an expansion of facilities.
Tax-deductible gifts can be made to the Collegethrough the Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation.Donations can be directed to meet the greatest needsof the College or designated to support any area, suchas scholarships, technology or faculty development.More than 50 scholarships are awarded to studentseach year through donations to the Foundation. Yourgenerosity will help Good Samaritan Collegecontinue to educate nurses dedicated to providingexcellent, compassionate care.
Tribute gifts are often made to the College.Memorial gifts are given in memory of alumni,students, employees, friends and family. Gifts also aregiven to honor a person or to celebrate an importantevent or achievement, such as a birthday, anniversary,retirement, reunion, etc.
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FOUNDATION
The college is concernedthat no student who meetsadmission requirements be denied aneducation because of lack of funds.
The Financial Aid Process
Getting Started
1. Apply for Admission to Good Samaritan College.2. Complete and submit the Financial Aid Forms.
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal StudentAid) and GSC Financial Aid ScholarshipForms can be found on the GSC Website.
3. Financial Aid Follow-up
Types of Aid Available
You may be eligible for:
Pell GrantsOhio Instructional GrantsOhio Academic ScholarshipOhio Nurse Education Assistance Loan Program(NEALP)Federal Stafford Subsidized LoanFederal Stafford Unsubsidized LoanFederal PLUS LoansAlternative Loan ProgramSchmidlapp Foundation LoansGood Samaritan College Work-Study ProgramScholarships (A list of scholarships is available in theCatalog)
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money matters
Financial Aid: 513-872-2742
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T u i t i o n a n d F e e s
(Based on 2007-2008)
Tuition per Credit Hour: $338
Sample Tuition and Lab Fees* for a Full-timeStudent
Year I Tuition Lab Fees Total
Semester I $6,256 $180 $6,436Semester II $6,256 $180 $6,436Mini Semester $2,576 $2,576
Tuition and Fees Total $15,448
Year II Tuition Lab Fees Total
Semester I $6,256 $120 $6,376Semester II $5,520 $60 $5,580
Tuition and Fees Total $11,956
* Includes Tuition Charges and Lab Fees only.
Uniforms & Textbooks are purchased by studentsfrom available companies in the area.
The nursing curriculumprovides a background inprinciples of nursing, the biological,physical, and behavioral sciences, as well asliberal arts that will enable the graduate nurse tofunction as a beginning professional nurse.
August AdmissionFirst Year1st Semester (August - December)COURSES CREDITSBIO 201 Anatomy & Physiology 4CHE 101 General Chemistry 4PSY 103 Introduction to Psychology 3NUR 100 Nursing I 6Total 17
2nd Semester (January - May)BIO 202 Anatomy & Physiology 4CHE 102 General Chemistry 4MTH 103 Pharmacological Math 1NUR 200 Nursing II 8Total 17
Summer (May - June)ENG 101 English Composition 3PSY 205 Lifespan Development 3Total 6
Second Year1st Semester (August - December)BIO 215 Microbiology 4SOC 103 Introduction to Sociology 3NUR 300 Nursing III 10Total 17
2nd Semester (January - May)ETH 312 Health Care Ethics 3NUR 400 Nursing IV 10NUR 460 Nursing V 2Total 15
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Curriculum pl an
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January AdmissionFirst Year1st Semester (January - May)COURSES CREDITSBIO 201 Anatomy & Physiology 4CHE 101 General Chemistry 4PSY 103 Introduction to Psychology 3NUR 100 Nursing 6Total 17
Summer (May - June)ENG 101 English Composition 3PSY 205 Lifespan Development 3Total 6
2nd Semester (August - December)BIO 202 Anatomy & Physiology 4CHE 102 General Chemistry 4MTH 103 Pharmacological Math 1NUR 200 Nursing II 8Total. 17
Second Year1st Semester (January - May)BIO 215 Microbiology 4SOC 103 Introduction to Sociology 3NUR 300 Nursing III 10Total 17
2nd Semester (August - December)ETH 312 Health Care Ethics 3NUR 400 Nursing IV 10NUR 460 Nursing V 2Total 15
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A student is admitted on thebasis of his/her composite record ofeducational background and life experiences.Applications will be considered when completedapplication form with fee, all official high schooltranscripts, all official post-secondary educationtranscripts and results of all standardized tests have beenreceived by the Admissions Office.
G e n e r a l A d m i s s i o n C r i t e r i a
1. The applicant must be a graduate of an accredited high school, with a cumulativeGPA of 2.25 or above. The General Education Development Test (GED) isacceptable with an average score of at least 2250 and no score lower than 410 onindividual sections.
2. A cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above is required in the following high school courses:English 4 UnitsMath [Algebra required] 4 Units (2 Units*)Science [Chemistry required] 3 Units (2 Units*)Social Studies 3 Units (2 Units*)* requirements for those who graduated from high school prior to July, 2003.Other recommended subjects include: biology, foreign language, physics, andcomputer technology.
3. One of the following Standardized Tests:Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) with a combined score of 750 (1130 for the three-part test) or American College Testing Assessment Test (ACT) with a compositescore of 18.
4. Applicant must be a citizen of the United States.
5. International transcripts submitted must be certified through translation services.
Transfer StudentsAny applicant who has attempted coursework for credit at another post-secondaryinstitution is classified as a transfer student.
To be considered for admission the transfer applicant must:1. Meet the Admissions Standards and Regulations;2. Be in good standing at the previous college attended;3. Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or above.
Applicant’s achievement in previous nursing courses will be evaluated on anindividual basis. Transcripts of previous education must be provided. Catalogsand/or course syllabi may be requested to determine transferability of credit.
Transfer students must complete a minimum of 48 credits (20 credits in nursingand 12 credits in general education courses) in the program to qualify forgraduation. The maximum credit in nursing that will transfer is 6 credit hours(Nursing I equivalent). An LPN articulating into the nursing program is eligible toreceive 14 nursing credits based on the Ohio Articulation Model.
For exceptions and other requirements, see Catalog.For questions, contact Admissions, 513-872-2743.
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Getting StartedThe College admits students for the Fall and Springsemesters.This admission is a rolling admission based on thedate all application materials are received.1. Review Admissions Standards and Regulations on website.2. Fill out application and submit it with the application fee.3. Have official transcripts or GED sent from high school
and colleges attended directly to Good Samaritan College.4. When all information is submitted and reviewed, you
will be notified.
Once Accepted1. Pay Matriculation Fee to reserve a place in an
enrollment period.2. Complete the required physical examination including
required immunizations.3. Pass a drug screen and police check.4. Complete the College Readiness Assessment Testing.
On-site ToursIf you would like to schedule an on-site tour of theCollege, please call the Admissions office.
For more information: 513-872-2743
A d m i s s i o n I n f o r m a t i o n
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The mission of theStudent Success Programis to assist students in thedevelopment of an academic planthat will maximize their potential forsuccess through use of specializedresources (academic assistance,counseling and testing assessment).
Academic Assistance
Academic assistance is available through anindividualized learning program, offering one-to-oneinstruction with a Learning Specialist. Timemanagement, improvement of study habits, test takingand motivation are some of the skills taught.
Counseling
One goal of GSC is to help students develop theirpotential as self-reliant individuals. A full-timecounselor is available for personal counseling and as aresource for referral services in the community.
Assessment Testing
Assessment testing is conducted prior to entranceinto the college. ACT’s COMPASS, which measuresknowledge and skills in reading, writing andmathematics, is administered. Critical Thinking skillsare assessed with the administration of the EntranceCritical Thinking Test from the AssessmentTechnologies Institute (ATI).
S t u d e n t s u c c e s s p r o g r a m
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The College promotes arich educational atmosphere byencouraging leadership and socialskills through student life and governmentopportunities, as well as academics.
The Student Organization promotes thegeneral welfare of the student body. It consistsof students who are elected to represent theinterests and opinions of their peers.
The College holds several student eventsthroughout the year. Fall picnics, Spring SpiritOlympics, holiday activities, special interestgroups and community service projects are animportant part of the student experience.
Library Services
The Library Services are located on the campuses ofGood Samaritan Hospital and Bethesda NorthHospital. As a member of the Greater CincinnatiLibrary Consortium and the Southwest Ohio andNeighboring Libraries (SWON), students, faculty andstaff have access to resources from the 74 memberlibraries.
Media Center
A multi-media learning center, located in the college,offers a variety of audiovisual materials, equipmentand computers for classroom and individual use inmeeting course objectives.
Alumni Association
All graduates are members of the Alumni Association.The association holds many educational and socialprograms throughout the year. The Alumni AnnualFund Campaign raises funds to provide scholarshipsfor students and alumni and support for collegeneeds, such as equipment, technology and facultydevelopment.
S t u d e n t i n v o l v e m e n t
GOOD SAMARITAN COLLEGE OF NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCE
375 Dixmyth AvenueCincinnati, OH 45220
513.872.2631
www.gscollege.edu
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
61 Broadway – 33rd Floor
New York, NY 10006
800.669.1656
www.nlnac.org
Accredited by:
