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SALEM COMMUNITY COLLEGENursing Information Session

2016 - 2017

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)

Recommended to meet with an Advisor We do NOT offer a 2 year traditional RN

Program

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Nursing Programs OverviewHow 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

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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 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

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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 $143.35, and Study Manual for $64Can purchase online or at SCC Bookstore

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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

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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? - $80Where and when can I take the ATI Exam?

You need to test on SCC Campus: Starting in October 2015Where 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: www.atitesting.com

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

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Step 3 - Signing up for TEAS

Sign up for ATI TEAS V – Nursing Entrance Exam - $80Dates and Times are on SCC Website – under

Nursing Center – will be posted in SeptemberTEAS 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, 2015 to March 15, 2016 – 3

exams can be taken.

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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

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

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1st part of the Rubric: General Education CoursesClasses: BIO 220 - Anatomy & Physiology I Science CoursesBIO 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

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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The rest of the Rubric Contains

• 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

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Step 5 - Complete Rubric & Checklist

Add each section of Rubric (Point System), if applicable, for the total number of points earnedClasses = 24, TEAS 100, W.E.=1,

SCR/SCCS=1Complete Application Checklist

Have current Mailing Address and Phone NumberUpdate SCC if you moved!

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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 215

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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 2016

How does the Admission Process Work?

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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 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

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ATI TEAS V – ENTRANCE EXAM You will be able to register after early October 2015Dates are posted on the SCC website – under Nursing CenterThis exam, taken by prospective nursing students, cost $80

(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 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

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: 430Total Credits: 65

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Practical Nursing – CertificateSummer Session (10 weeks) Starts in late May 2016

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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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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Recap: Admission Process Same for both Programs – LPN and LPN to RN

Applying to SCC Sign Up & Take ATI TEAS V – Nursing Entrance Exam - $80After 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 higherPN Applicants: total score of 50% or higher

Complete Rubric & Student ChecklistSubmit 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

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Total Cost of each Nursing ProgramNursing (LPN to RN) Associate in Applied

Science

In-CountyOut-of-County

Out-of State

$14,598 $15,978 $17,478

Practical Nursing Certificate

In-CountyOut-of-County

Out-of State

$9,372 $10,200 $11,111

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