Application Instructions

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1 1 P a g e Application for Admission for the Undergraduate Nursing Program Application Instructions Thank you for taking the time to complete the Jacksonville University School of Nursing undergraduate application. Please be sure to carefully review all information contained in packet. Please keep pages 1-4 for your personal records. All nursing applicants must first submit the Jacksonville University Undergraduate Application located online at After the University application has been submitted, the applicant may submit their completed nursing application. The completed nursing application must include all supporting materials, which are the nursing application, application fee, transcripts, and recommendation forms. Applicants should make and retain a copy of their application, including all supporting materials, as the School of Nursing will not return any submitted materials. DEADLINES: The School of Nursing application and all supporting materials must be postmarked by the following deadlines. If an application is not received by the deadline listed below, it will not be reviewed until the next deadline. Traditional Program - April 1 Fall Transfer Program - April 1 Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program (MECP)/Seaman to Admiral (STA-21) Applicants April 1 Summer Transfer Program - December 1 Second Degree Program - December 1 Please mail the completed application including the $15 application fee (check or money order made payable to UNIVERSITY) to the following address: School of Nursing Undergraduate Nursing Admissions 2800 University Boulevard North Jacksonville, FL *Please note that CASH WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED for the School of Nursing Application Fee* It is the applicant s responsibility to ensure the nursing application and all supporting documents are submitted in one single package and postmarked by the established program deadline. Applicants will not be considered for admission to the School of Nursing until all required information has been received and the applicant s file is complete. Applicants may apply to the School of Nursing before the program admission requirements have been completed; however, program admission requirements must be completed prior to enrollment. Please contact the School of Nursing s Director of Enrollment and Program Development, Stephanie Bloom at (904) or slbloom@ju.edu with any questions.

2 2 P a g e Program Admission Requirements Traditional Program Application Deadline: April 1 st. Admission Decisions released in June A minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.5 Be able to complete, prior to enrollment: o Minimum 28 credit hours toward the nursing major, including: Human Anatomy & Physiology I (must include a lab) Human Anatomy & Physiology II (must include a lab) A general Chemistry (must include a lab) Introduction to Writing or English Composition I Transfer Program Application Deadlines: o December 1 st for the summer semester. Decisions released in March o April 1 st for the fall semester. Decisions released in June A minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.5 Be able to complete, prior to enrollment: o An Associate in Arts or baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution -OR- credit for the entire Jacksonville University undergraduate core curriculum o Human Anatomy & Physiology I (must include a lab) o Human Anatomy & Physiology II (must include a lab) o A general Chemistry (must include a lab) o Microbiology (must include a lab) o Nutrition (must be science of nutrition) o Human Growth & Development o Elementary Statistics Second-Degree Program Application Deadline: December 1 st. Admission Decisions released in March A minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.5 Be able to complete, prior to enrollment: o A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution o Human Anatomy & Physiology I (must include a lab) o Human Anatomy & Physiology II (must include a lab) o A general Chemistry (must include a lab) o Microbiology (must include a lab) o Nutrition (must be science of nutrition) o Human Growth & Development o Elementary Statistics MECP/STA-21 Applicants Application Deadline: April 1 st. Admission Decisions released in June A minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.5 Applying to the Navy MECP or STA-21 Program(s) Be able to complete all specifically noted prerequisites prior to enrollment date.

3 3 P a g e Application Process & Selection Criteria Application Process: 1. Apply to Jacksonville University a. Submit, to the Office of Admission, official college/university transcripts from all institution attended. 2. Submit completed School of Nursing Application. Applicants are required to submit, in one (1) package, the following: a. Nursing application b. Application fee c. Three completed recommendation forms d. Transcripts from all college/universities attended. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted. Please note these transcripts are in addition to what is submitted to the University. 3. All nursing applications are evaluated after the established deadline. Applicants will receive an shortly after the established deadline confirming receipt of the nursing application, details regarding the interview process, and a timeline. Selection Criteria: 1. The School of Nursing is a limited access program. Applicants will be evaluated in each of the following areas: a. Overall undergraduate grade point average i. Calculated using all undergraduate courses completed. A minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.5 is required to be considered for admission b. Prerequisite course grade point average i. Calculated using completed nursing prerequisite courses. If a prerequisite course has been repeated then the higher grade will be used. Nursing prerequisite courses with less than a "C" grade may be repeated once and no more than two courses with less than a "C" grade may be repeated. Exceptions to this requirement may be requested by letter to the School of Nursing Admissions, Progression, and Retention Committee. c. Interview i. Qualified nursing applicants will interview with members of JU s nursing faculty. The School of Nursing will contact applicants via to schedule the interview. Applicants living within an eight (8) hour driving distance of Jacksonville University s campus are required to interview on campus. Applicants living more than an eight (8) hour driving distance of Jacksonville University s campus will interview via Skype. Applicants should monitor their inbox and junk/spam folders for the interview . Two attempts will be made to contact the applicant using the address provided on the nursing application. Failure to respond will cancel the applicant s nursing application. d. Essay i. After the interview, the faculty member will assign the essay topic. Applicants will have 15 minutes to complete the assigned topic. e. Recommendation Forms i. The recommendation forms are included in this application. Two must be from a professional source and the third from a personal source. Recommendations forms completed by immediate family members will not be accepted.

4 4 P a g e Enrollment Requirements Applicants accepted to the School of Nursing will be required to have the following: 1. Laptop a) All incoming nursing students are required to have a laptop. System requirements and recommendations will be provided upon acceptance. 2. CPR a) All nursing students are required to maintain a current CPR certification. Approved CPR certification providers will be provided upon acceptance. 3. Proper Health and Immunizations a) All incoming nursing students must demonstrate proper immunizations, good physical and mental health, and have no impairments that might interfere with the student s ability to provide safe nursing care. Students are also encouraged to obtain a flu immunization each year. The School of Nursing Health and Immunization Form will be provided upon acceptance. 4. Comprehensive Background Check a) All incoming nursing students must submit to a comprehensive background check for the Jacksonville University School of Nursing. A list of items included in the background check and directions for completing the background check will be provided upon acceptance. Participation in clinical rotations may be contingent upon results of the background check. The School of Nursing will review all background checks. Any item of concern, regardless of adjudication, will be shared with the clinical agency or facility. The clinical agency or facility will determine whether the student may participate in clinical experiences at their facility. If the student is denied clinical access by a clinical agency or facility, and a comparable clinical assignment cannot be made, the student will not be able to meet the course objectives and will therefore be dismissed from the nursing program. The Florida Board of Nursing may restrict any person who has been arrested or convicted, regardless of adjudication, for any offense other than minor traffic violations. 5. Heath Insurance a) All students at Jacksonville University are required to have adequate health insurance. This may be held through the student health plan offered on campus or through other means. 6. Pre-Requisite Course Completion and Transcripts a) Pre-requisite courses need not be completed at the time of application. Courses MUST be completed at the time of enrollment in the Jacksonville University School of Nursing b) Students are responsible for submitting a final set of official transcripts (if applicable) to the Jacksonville University Registrar s Office AND one additional copy of final transcripts (which can be unofficial) to the School of Nursing within 30 days from the start of classes indicating applicable course completions in relation to the track (Traditional, Transfer, or Second-Degree) that the student is applying for admission to. Please see the list of program admission requirements on page 2 for questions about pre-requisites.

5 5 P a g e Application for Admission I have reviewed and understand the admission requirements for the nursing program for which I am applying. I have submitted an application for admission to Jacksonville University. With my School of Nursing Application, I have included three completed recommendation forms, unofficial transcripts from all colleges/universities attended, and the application fee. I understand falsifying information on the Jacksonville University or School of Nursing applications could result in dismissal from the School of Nursing or University. Signature: Date: Please check desired program track (choose one): Traditional (3 years) begins in August Transfer (2 years) begins in May or August Second Degree (16 months) begins in May Candidate for a U.S. military educational program (MECP/STA-21) begins in August Name (please print) Social Security Number Street Address City State/Province Zip/Postal Code Phone Number Address Education History Please list the most recent institution first. Institution City/State Dates Attended Degree Earned WRITTEN RESPONSES - You will have 15 minutes to write a response to one of the following topics after the application interview. These questions are provided for preview only. Do not submit a written essay with your application. 1. Give a candid evaluation of yourself as a person. Please discuss, in order of importance, the personal characteristics or qualities you feel are your strengths, as well as those you feel are your weaknesses. 2. Discuss your background, attitudes, and interests that have convinced you to pursue a bachelor s degree in nursing. 3. Discuss your perception of the professional nurse s role in the health care system. 4. Discuss your expectations for your nursing practice five years after graduation from a B.S.N. program. *Graduation from the School of Nursing at Jacksonville University meets the educational requirements for eligibility to take the examination for registered nursing licensure NCLEX. It is the graduate s responsibility to apply for this examination through the appropriate State Board of Nursing. The Florida Board of Nursing may restrict any person who has been arrested or convicted, regardless of adjudication, for any offense other than minor traffic violations.

6 1 P a g e Recommendation Form Personal Professional Name of Applicant: Waiver of Right to Access to Educational Records: I waive my right to access under Public Law (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) to inspect this confidential recommendation when it becomes part of my academic file at the School of Nursing, Jacksonville University. I understand that I am not obligated to sign this waiver. Applicant s signature: Instructions for the Recommender: The person whose name appears above is applying for admission to the School of Nursing at Jacksonville University. The purpose of the school is to prepare graduates who can function as professional nurses in a variety of settings. It will be of assistance to the Admissions Committee if you would give us your assessment of the applicant by completing this form. If the applicant has waived the right to access this recommendation form in the education records by signing the statement above, your comments will be held strictly confidential. The School of Nursing can only accept a limited number of students into each class. We appreciate your assistance as we attempt to select those who can assure we fulfill the purpose of the school. Please return the completed form to the applicant. If the applicant has signed the above statement, please place the completed form in a sealed envelope and return to applicant. 1) How long have you known the applicant? 2) What is your relationship with the applicant? 3) What are the applicant s outstanding talents or strengths? 4) What are the applicant s liabilities or weaknesses? 5) How do you think the applicant will perform in an environment that stresses the ability to: Make decisions? Communicate with people? Accept responsibility for one s own actions?

7 2 P a g e 6) Please give an appraisal of the applicant in terms of the qualities below by checking the appropriate box. Quality Cooperativeness: Ability to work with others and adjust to other people. Reliability: Faithfulness in duties, personal integrity, sense of responsibility. Leadership: Initiative and ability to obtain cooperation from others in achieving a common goal. Industry: Application of effort to a task, capacity for sustained effort. Personal Appearance: Dress, cleanliness, bearing. Scholarship: Mastery of essentials in academic and/ or professional subjects. Intelligence: Judgment, originality, ability to think critically. Ability to Verbally Express Thoughts: Written Outstanding Above Below No Information Please provide any additional statement about the applicant that you believe would be helpful to the Admission Committee in considering this person s application for the School of Nursing. Recommender s Name Position or Title School or Firm Signature Date

8 1 P a g e Recommendation Form Personal Professional Name of Applicant: Waiver of Right to Access to Educational Records: Applicant s signature: I waive my right to access under Public Law (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) to inspect this confidential recommendation when it becomes part of my academic file at the School of Nursing, Jacksonville University. I understand that I am not obligated to sign this waiver. Instructions for the Recommender: The person whose name appears above is applying for admission to the School of Nursing at Jacksonville University. The purpose of the school is to prepare graduates who can function as professional nurses in a variety of settings. It will be of assistance to the Admissions Committee if you would give us your assessment of the applicant by completing this form. If the applicant has waived the right to access this recommendation form in the education records by signing the statement above, your comments will be held strictly confidential. The School of Nursing can only accept a limited number of students into each class. We appreciate your assistance as we attempt to select those who can assure we fulfill the purpose of the school. Please return the completed form to the applicant. If the applicant has signed the above statement, please place the completed form in a sealed envelope and return to applicant. 1) How long have you known the applicant? 2) What is your relationship with the applicant? 3) What are the applicant s outstanding talents or strengths? 4) What are the applicant s liabilities or weaknesses? 5) How do you think the applicant will perform in an environment that stresses the ability to: Make decisions? Communicate with people? Accept responsibility for one s own actions?

9 2 P a g e 6) Please give an appraisal of the applicant in terms of the qualities below by checking the appropriate box. Quality Cooperativeness: Ability to work with others and adjust to other people. Reliability: Faithfulness in duties, personal integrity, sense of responsibility. Leadership: Initiative and ability to obtain cooperation from others in achieving a common goal. Industry: Application of effort to a task, capacity for sustained effort. Personal Appearance: Dress, cleanliness, bearing. Scholarship: Mastery of essentials in academic and professional subjects. Intelligence: Judgment, originality, ability to think critically. Ability to Verbally Express Thoughts: Written Outstanding Above Below No Information Please provide any additional statement about the applicant that you believe would be helpful to the Admission Committee in considering this person s application for the School of Nursing. Recommender s Name Position or Title School or Firm Signature Date

10 3 P a g e Recommendation Form Personal Professional Name of Applicant: Waiver of Right to Access to Educational Records: Applicant s signature: I waive my right to access under Public Law (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) to inspect this confidential recommendation when it becomes part of my academic file at the School of Nursing, Jacksonville University. I understand that I am not obligated to sign this waiver. Instructions for the Recommender: The person whose name appears above is applying for admission to the School of Nursing at Jacksonville University. The purpose of the school is to prepare graduates who can function as professional nurses in a variety of settings. It will be of assistance to the Admissions Committee if you would give us your assessment of the applicant by completing this form. If the applicant has waived the right to access this recommendation form in the education records by signing the statement above, your comments will be held strictly confidential. The School of Nursing can only accept a limited number of students into each class. We appreciate your assistance as we attempt to select those who can assure we fulfill the purpose of the school. Please return the completed form to the applicant. If the applicant has signed the above statement, please place the completed form in a sealed envelope and return to applicant. 1) How long have you known the applicant? 2) What is your relationship with the applicant? 3) What are the applicant s outstanding talents or strengths? 4) What are the applicant s liabilities or weaknesses? 5) How do you think the applicant will perform in an environment that stresses the ability to: Make decisions? Communicate with people? Accept responsibility for one s own actions?

11 4 P a g e 6) Please give an appraisal of the applicant in terms of the qualities below by checking the appropriate box. Quality Cooperativeness: Ability to work with others and adjust to other people. Reliability: Faithfulness in duties, personal integrity, sense of responsibility. Leadership: Initiative and ability to obtain cooperation from others in achieving a common goal. Industry: Application of effort to a task, capacity for sustained effort. Personal Appearance: Dress, cleanliness, bearing. Scholarship: Mastery of essentials in academic and professional subjects. Intelligence: Judgment, originality, ability to think critically. Ability to Verbally Express Thoughts: Written Outstanding Above Below No Information Please provide any additional statement about the applicant that you believe would be helpful to the Admission Committee in considering this person s application for the School of Nursing. Recommender s Name Position or Title School or Firm Signature Date