Nursing Information Session
Please have a seat. Sign in will be AT THE
END of the session, along with receiving a
clinical application.
DO NOT take handouts from the front table
– Please listen to the information
presented first to see if you are in need of
the handouts at the end of the session –
they may be things you already have
Nadine Larson
nlarson2@raritanval.edu
908-526-1200 Ext. 8610
Email is the fastest way to contact me
No open office hours January and
February
Applications to be given and
sign in will be at the end of the
presentation
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If you leave early, you will not receive an
application and will need to attend
another session to receive one
If you are a Hunterdon Polytech student,
this applies to you as well – you need to
stay for the entire presentation and sign in
to receive a clinical application
Where do I start?
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RVCC Application
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Have all college transcripts sent to RVCC
Send high school transcript/proof of GED
Choose Generic- Day or Evening/Weekend or
PNAD
Acknowledgement Form – Nursing program
Accepted to the college
Appointment with Advisor
What do I need?
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Prerequisites
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Residency – Hunterdon or Somerset
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Degree Requirements
Prerequisites
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Complete RVCC application on file (including HS
transcript)
Developmental and ESL courses complete
Math through Elementary Algebra
Anatomy and Physiology I & II- 2 grades of D, F, AU
after the 10th day or W will disqualify you
GPA of 2.75
Technological Competency- test or course (within past
5 years)
ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)
 www.atitesting.com (RN route only)
For RVCC admission, students can take TEAS test
once every 4 months, either at RVCC or
another location. We are currently administering
TEAS version V. If the test has been completed
elsewhere, scores may be submitted for review
with the clinical application. For 2012 admission,
TEAS results will only be accepted from tests
taken since September 2010.
If TEAS have been taken at RVCC, there is no
need to submit scores
PNAD
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85% (3.25 GPA) average from an accredited
LPN program
6 months full time work experience for new
graduates, 3 out of the last 5 years full time
work as an LPN if graduated from PN program
more than 5 years ago
NO TEAS, but will be required to take an LPN
Step Test
The LPN STEP test will be given AFTER
the student is “conditionally accepted”
February 2013 for Summer 2013
Residency Requirement
Somerset or Hunterdon County
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When you qualify for clinical you must
provide proof of residency
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Permanent Resident
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Permanent Employee
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NJ Driver’s license, Rental Agreement, Mortgage
Statement, Utility Bill, Telephone Bill, NJ Resident
Income Tax Return
Letter from employer on company letterhead
PNAD – applicants with residency get priority
placement
Other Degree Requirements
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First Year - Fall
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First Year - Spring
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ENGL-112 English II
PSYC-103 Introduction to Psychology
Second Year - Fall
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Humanities elective
BIOL-133 Principles of Microbiology
SOCI-101 Introduction to Sociology
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Free Elective
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ENGL-111 English I
FITN-115 Dynamics of Fitness & Wellness
Second Year - Spring
How do I apply to the clinical
Nursing courses?
Submit
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an Application to Clinical
Generic- Day or Evening/Weekend – you
MUST only CHOOSE one or your application
will NOT be valid, and will be returned to you.
ANY info missing and form will be returned to
you – if it is close or beyond deadline will not
be accepted for upcoming Fall
PNAD
Application to Nursing Clinical Courses
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Early Admission – 70 Day, 20 Evening
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PNAD
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Turn in by February 1, 2013 for Fall 2013
Turn in by December 31, 2012 for Summer 2013
Late Admission
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Turn in by May 20,2012 for Fall 2012 & May 20,
2013 for Fall 2013
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Make sure you have completed ALL
prerequisites
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Proof of residency required
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Don’t lose it!
Admission to Nursing Clinical
Courses
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Applications evaluated based on:
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A&P grades
Most recent college GPA
TEAS scores
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Overall score (Reading, English, Math, Science)
Reading
English
Other science courses completed
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Microbiology
Chemistry
If you have a Bachelor’s or
Master’s Degree…..
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There are accelerated BSN programs
Students are able to get a BSN in about
15 -18 months
Schools that offer accelerated BSN
Programs
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UMDNJ & Rutgers
Seton Hall
FDU
William Patterson
What do I do if I’m not accepted?
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Raise ranking score
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GPA
Science courses – Micro or Chem
Retake A&P
Retake TEAS
Reapply- Late Admission or next year
What do I do if I’m accepted?
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Complete other required courses- maintain
2.75 GPA
Attend Health Maintenance Meeting
Study for Pharmacology Clinical
Calculations placement test
Attend Camp I Can Orientation session
Nursing Program Response
Form
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Must be returned to the finance office May
20th for early admission, June 30th for late
admission
$200 non-refundable deposit will be
applied to tuition
Health Maintenance Meeting
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Immunizations and tests
Criminal History Background Check(CHBC)
Liability Insurance
CPR certification
Pharmacology Clinical Calculation test info
Camp I CAN
(Can Achieve Nursing)
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Required orientation
Program information
Library search engines
Study skills
Time management
ATI (Assessment Technologies Institute)
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Self assessment
Critical thinking inventory
A Walk Through the Program
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Cost
Schedule
Progression
Exit exam
Graduation
NCLEX
How Much Does it Cost?
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First semester
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Health maintenance
Background check
ATI
Uniform
Tuition
Books
Nursing fee
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Approximate total
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Cost varies
$ 60+
$ 445
$ 150
$1650
$ 800
$ 250
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$3305
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Financial Aid
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www.fafsa.ed.gov
RVCC Financial Aid
Nursing scholarships
Employers
Community groups
Foundations of Nursing
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Rigorous Schedule
Day or Evening/Weekend- NO Parttime students
20 hours/week – physical presence
Additional 20 hours/week
Preparing for learning lab
Preparing for class
Preparing for clinical experience
Clinical Facility Sites
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Carrier Clinic, Center for Autistic Children
(Princeton), Children’s Specialized
Hospital, Eric B. Chandler, Kessler (East
Orange & Chester), JFK, Lyons VA (Liberty
Corner), Matheny (Peapack), Morristown
Memorial, Overlook (Summit), RWJ, SPUH,
SMC, Warren Hospital (Phillipsburg), HMC
& Princeton Hospital
Progression in the Nursing Program
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Progression Policy
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Fall
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Foundations of Nursing
Spring
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Fall
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Two failures (D, F, W, AU after the 10th day)
Includes Required Sciences
Nursing of Adults I
Nursing of Adults II
Psych/Mental Health Nursing
Spring
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Nursing Care of Families with Children (Peds)
Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family (OB)
Trends in Nursing
Exit Examination
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ATI Comprehensive Predictor
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Minimum score required
Graduation and Licensure
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Associate of Applied Science in Nursing
Eligible for Licensure Examination
(NCLEX-RN)
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Pass/Fail
Passing NCLEX-RN = you becoming a
Registered Nurse!
Email me with any questions!!!!
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email for questions–
nlarson2@raritanval.edu
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If you are not applying until Fall 2013 or later,
come back next year to a nursing information
session to get the most accurate information
regarding the admission process or stay up to
date by viewing the HSE website –
http://www.raritanval.edu/academics/dept/hs/index.html