Welcome!

1. Welcome! • Dr. Wanda Stutts, Chairperson • Dr. Wendy Miller, Director, Pre-licensure Program • Dr. Karen Reesman • Dr. Phoebe Pollitt • Ms. Cynthia Davis, Faculty Member • Ms. Teri Goodman, Administrative Assistant

2. Admission Criteria • Admission to ASU • Eligible to apply after completion of 45 semester hours • Cumulative GPA 2.75 or above on a 4.0 scale • Completion of Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) with required benchmark • Completed application to the nursing program: Deadline April 15th, 2010

3. Admission Criteria • Acceptance to the University, completion of preliminary course work, GPA, satisfactory TEAS scores does not guarantee admission to the BSN program. • Admission is a competitiveprocess

4. Admission Criteria • Not all applicants who meet the minimum requirements can be accommodated; therefore, applicants whose credentials present the best qualifications of those meeting requirements will be selected. • Total # of students accepted: Up to 40 per year • Applications will be available on-line soon.

5. Curriculum 2008-2009 • Core Curriculum (44 semester hours) (Courses with an asterisk require a minimum grade of C) • CHE 1101 Intro Chemistry I + Lab * (4sh) • CHE 1102 Intro Chemistry II + Lab* (4sh) • PSY 1200 General Psychology* (3sh) • FCS 2202 Nutrition & Health* (3sh) • SOC 1000 Intro to Sociology* (3sh) • PHL 2000 Philosophy, Society & Ethics* (3sh) • MTH 1010 Intro to Math (4sh) • PHL 1040 Critical Thinking Skills (3sh)

6. Curriculum 2008-2009 • Major Requirements (77 semester hours) (A grade of C or above is required for each course in the major) • STT 1810 Basic Statistics (3sh) • BIO 3531 Anatomy & Physiology I (4sh) • BIO 3532 Anatomy & Physiology II (4sh) • BIO 3308 Microbiology (4sh) • PSY 2301 Psychology of Human (3sh) Growth & Development • CS 1410 Introduction to Computer (2sh) Applications

7. Curriculum 2009-2010 • Foundation Courses (20 semester hours) (All courses require a minimum grade of C) • CHE 1101 Intro Chemistry I + Lab (4sh) • CHE 1102 Intro Chemistry II + Lab (4sh) • PSY 1200 Psychology: Historical, Social and Scientific Foundations (3sh) • FCS 2202 Nutrition & Health (3sh) • SOC 1000 The Sociological Perspective (3sh) • PHL 2000 Philosophy, Society & Ethics (3 sh)

8. Curriculum 2009-2010 • Major Requirements (77 semester hours) (A grade of C or above is required for each course in the major) • STT 1810 Basic Statistics (3sh) • BIO 3531 Anatomy & Physiology I (4sh) • BIO 3532 Anatomy & Physiology II (4sh) • BIO 3308 Microbiology (4sh) • PSY 2301 Psychology of Human (3sh) Growth & Development • CS 1410 Introduction to Computer (2sh) Applications

9. Upper Division Nursing Courses SUMMER BETWEEN SOPHOMORE & JUNIOR YEAR • NUR 2002 Intro to Professional Nursing (3sh) FALL, JUNIOR YEAR • NUR 3100 Adult Health Nursing I (3sh) • NUR 3110 Adult Health Nursing I Clinical (3sh) • NUR 3120 Health Assessment (4sh) • NUR 3122 Pharmacology in Nursing (2sh) • NUR 3124 Foundations of Professional Nursing (3sh)

10. Upper Division Nursing Courses SPRING, JUNIOR YEAR • NUR 3102 Adult Health Nursing II (3sh) • NUR 3112 Adult Health Nursing II Clinical (3sh) • NUR 3126 Mental Health Nursing (3sh) • NUR 3128 Mental Health Nursing Clinical (3sh) • NUR 3130 Trends & Issues in Nursing (2sh)

11. Upper Division Nursing Courses FALL, SENIOR YEAR • NUR 4100 Intro to Nursing Research (3sh) • NUR 4120 Nursing Care of Families & Communities (3sh) • NUR 4122 Nursing Care of Families & Communities Clinical (3sh) • NUR 4124 Nursing Care of Childbearing Families, Women & Children (3sh) • NUR 4126 Nursing Care of Childbearing Families, Women & Children Clinical (3sh)

12. Upper Division Nursing Courses SPRING, SENIOR YEAR • NUR 4128 Leadership & Management in Nursing (3sh) • NUR 4110 Adult Health Nursing III (2sh) • NUR 4112 Adult Health Nursing II Clinical (2sh) • NUR 4130 Professional Nursing Capstone (3sh) • Elective (2 hours to meet University requirement outside the major)

13. ATI Learning Resources Pathway to NCLEX-RN Success

14. ATI’s Mission is Student Success I passed my RN licensing exam! I passed all of my nursing courses!

15. ATI Assessment Resources

16. ATI Development Resources

17. ATI Support Services

18. Getting Started with TEAS

19. TEAS • Who takes TEAS? • Every nursing program applicant • When is TEAS taken? • Prior to April 15th, 2010, this year only • How many times is TEAS taken? • Two times is allowed per application to reach cut-off score

20. TEAS • What does TEAS cover? • Reading • Math • Science • English and language usage • What are the questions like? • All questions are Multiple Choice

21. TEAS Cut-off Score National BSN Program Mean Your TEAS score + all other BSN applicant TEAS Scores ___________________________________________ Total Number of ALL BSN TEAS Takers

22. TEAS • How much does TEAS cost? • $50 per testing • TEAS registration • On-line at www.atitesting.com • Pay by Credit Card or Debit Card

23. TEAS • Are there TEAS preparation resources? • Yes! • On-line at www.atitesting.com • How soon do I get results? • Immediately • Printed out at the testing site • Faculty see results on-line

24. TEAS When is TEAS offered this Spring?

25. Other TEAS Things Bring photo ID Arrive 30 minutes before test time On-line calculator provided

26. “How much does it cost to use ATI learning resources while I am in school?”

27. Total ATI Costs

28. ATI Supports Instruction I use ATI learning resources! How come you’re way up there?

29. CPR • Prior to enrollment all students must complete the Basic Life Support for Health Care Professionals course offered by the American Heart Association. • Costs vary. May range from $35 to $50.

30. Immunizations • Students must have the following immunization for admittance to ASU : DTP or Tdap -3 doses, Polio –3 doses, Measles and Mumps – 2 doses, Rubella -1 dose. • In addition, the nursing program requires: • A 2 step TB test (PPD) – Annually, Varicella (Chicken Pox) – 2 doses or titer, Hepatitis B -3 doses. • Influenza vaccine is highly recommended. For costs of these vaccines on campus please go to: http://healthservices.appstate.edu/pagesmith/125

31. Criminal Background Checks and Drug Screening • Clinical agencies may require students to have criminal background checks and drug screens. • The agencies make the determination if students will be permitted to attend clinical at their agency. • If a suitable placement cannot be found for a student, they will be dismissed from the program.

32. Criminal Background Checks and Drug Screening • Criminal background checks cost approximately $25, drug screens cost approximately $40 - $50 dollars. • Specific information regarding criminal background checks and drug screens will be provided in the provisional acceptance letter. • DO NOT obtain prior to acceptance into the program.

33. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION • When On-CAMPUS • Walk, Walk, Walk OR Ride a Bike • Benefits: FREE = No $$$ Fresh Air Sunshine Exercise No Parking Hassles Clear Your Mind

34. When In and Around BOONE • Use APPLECART as much as possible • Benefits: Also FREE = No $$$ Many different ROUTES Residences Shopping…Mall, Wal-Mart, etc. Movies Health Care Providers, Dentists, Health Dept., Hospital TIMELY Adheres to schedule SAFE

35. CLINICAL SITES Students are responsible for their own travel • You may wish to carpool with other students • Public transportation is not available to most sites

36. BE SAFE! • Don’t go out alone after dark • Travel in pairs • Be observant of your surroundings • Keep personal items close to your body • Don’t flash money or credit cards around • Dress for the weather • Lock car doors • Lock your residence

37. INSURANCE • All Students Must Have LIABILITY INSURANCE • Cost: approximately $20/year

38. UNIFORMS • Lab Coat • Shoes • Uniform Top and Pants

39. Additional Fees • Uniforms • Books • Lab Fees • Equipment

40. CLINICAL SUPPLIES • A BACKPACK containing such things as a: • Catheter Kit • Sphygmomanometer • Stethoscope • Reflex Hammer

41. Questions