SALEM COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Nursing 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
1
Nursing Certificate
year Program: prepares you to sit for NCLEX – PN (State Boards)
 For
students who do NOT have an LPN license
 Associate
1
year Program: prepares you to sit for NCLEX – RN (State Boards)
 For


in Applied Science Degree in Nursing
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 Overview
 How
Do I Apply to the Nursing Program?
There

are 6 easy steps
What is Standardized Test for Admissions?
TEAS
How
V - Test of Essential Academic Skills
does the Admission Process Work?
Admission
is competitive, selective and based on
your total rubric score / point system
 Deadline
Friday,
to Apply?
April 01, 2016 – 3pm
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Step 1 - Applying to SCC
 Complete
No
and submit a SCC Admissions Application
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 V
 Start
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 $64
 Can
purchase online or at SCC Bookstore
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Useful Information about ATI TEAS V
 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
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Questions and Answers -- ATI TEAS V
 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? - $80
 Where
You
and when can I take the ATI Exam?
need to test on SCC Campus: Starting in October 2015
 Where
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
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is no penalty for retesting – must wait 45 days to retest
Step 3 - Signing up for TEAS
 Sign
up for ATI TEAS V – Nursing Entrance Exam - $80
 Dates
and Times are on SCC Website – under Nursing Center –
will be posted in September
 TEAS
must be taken on SCC Campus
 Your
TEAS scores are valid for two years from the time
taken
 You
can take the TEAS 3 times in 1 year
365
days from 1st test date
E.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 Courses
Classes:
BIO 220 - Anatomy & Physiology I
BIO 221 - Anatomy & Physiology II
ENG 101 - English Composition I
ENG 102 - English Composition II
Science Courses
Grade and Eligible Points Earned:
A
AB+
B
BC+
6 pts
5 pts
4 pts
3 pts
2 pts
1 pt
Grades for:
Anatomy & Physiology I
Anatomy & Physiology II
English Composition I
English Composition II
Class:
BIO 220
BIO 221
ENG 101
ENG 102
Grade: Points:
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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 earned
 Classes
= 24, TEAS 100, W.E.=1, SCR/SCCS=1
 Complete
 Have
Application Checklist
current Mailing Address and Phone Number
Update
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
Need
 ADN
Classes must be on SCC Transcript as “TR”
to have a C+ or better – Degree Requirements
applicants - a copy of an active LPN license
 Packet
 * Always make a copy of packet
*
must be received by 3:00 pm on April 01, 2016 in
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How does the Admission Process Work?
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
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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
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
Two sets of Official Transcripts – one for each Department
Important Dates to Remember

ATI TEAS V – ENTRANCE EXAM
 You will be able to register after early October 2015
 Dates are posted on the SCC website – under Nursing Center
 This exam, taken by prospective nursing students, cost $80
(nonrefundable and nontransferable)
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
 Register

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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
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
Fall Trimester (10 weeks)

BIO 221 Human Anatomy & Physiology II

ENG 102 College Composition II

NUR 221 Concepts in Nursing Practice I
Total Clinical Hours: 430
Total Credits:
65
Practical Nursing – Certificate
Summer 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:
330
Total 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 - $80
 After
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 higher
PN Applicants: total score of 50% or higher
 Complete Rubric & Student Checklist
 Submit 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 Program
Nursing (LPN to RN)
Associate in Applied
Science
In-County
Out-ofCounty
Out-of
State
$14,598
$15,978
$17,478
Practical Nursing Certificate
In-County
Out-ofCounty
Out-of State
$9,372
$10,200
$11,111
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