Nurses Make a Difference Admission Policy & Supplemental Nursing Program Application: Advanced Standing Applicants

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1 Health Sciences Division Nursing Program Nurses Make a Difference Admission Policy & Supplemental Nursing Program Application: Advanced Standing Applicants

2 SUNY Adirondack 640 Bay Road Queensbury, NY Dear Nursing Applicant, Thank you for considering Nursing at SUNY Adirondack as your future course of study. The Nursing Program is a competitive and rigorous program of study that prepares students for successful passage of the NCLEX RN licensure examination. All students wishing to be considered for the Nursing Program must complete a SUNY Adirondack Application available online on the SUNY Adirondack website. There is a $35.00 application fee to apply. The Nursing Program requires that you also complete a Supplemental Nursing Program Application that is enclosed in this packet. This application is submitted directly to the Health Sciences Division. The enclosed Admission Policy and Procedure will assist you in the process. Acceptance into the Nursing Program is selective and completion of the supplemental nursing application does not guarantee acceptance. Enclosed you will find: Admission Checklist Admission Process New Applicants Admission Process Advanced Standing Applicants Supplemental Nursing Program Application Thank you for considering SUNY Adirondack and the Nursing Program for your future course of study. Sincerely, Donna Healy MS, RN Health Sciences Division Chair

All students wishing to be considered for the Nursing Program must complete a SUNY Adirondack Application available online on the SUNY Adirondack website. There is a $35.00 application fee to apply.

3 Health Sciences Division Admission Checklist Admission to the Nursing Program is competitive. Prior to submitting the supplemental Nursing application, please be sure it is complete and all required records are attached. Applicants must be sure that they have been officially accepted to SUNY Adirondack in order to be eligible to apply to the Nursing Program. Please note that if you have a Banner ID (500- or number), you should not need to complete an application to the College. Application to SUNY Adirondack (either College application or SUNY Application) Official High School Transcripts or GED with test scores (Please send to SUNY Adirondack Admissions) Official College Transcripts from other colleges attended (Please send to SUNY Adirondack Registrar s office) Items above are required for acceptance to the College in general. If you are currently a matriculated (formally accepted) SUNY Adirondack student, please skip the first 3 items and begin the checklist here: Completed SUNY Adirondack Supplemental Nursing Application Unofficial SUNY Adirondack transcript Unofficial transcripts from any other college(s) attended LPN license or transcript from Practical Nursing Program (if applying for advanced placement) Nursing course syllabi (if transferring from another RN Nursing Program) Please submit your Nursing Application and other required documents to: Faculty Secretary, Health Sciences Division SUNY Adirondack 640 Bay Road Queensbury, NY Applications will be accepted between January 1 st and February 1 st for Fall or Summer consideration, and between August 15 th and September 15 th for Spring consideration. Please note that Summer start is not available for LPN Advanced Standing Applicants, or applicants who have not yet completed BIO 107. It is the applicant s responsibility to submit all required documents on time.

Applicants must be sure that they have been officially accepted to SUNY Adirondack in order to be eligible to apply to the Nursing Program.

4 Nursing Program Admission The Nursing Admissions Committee at SUNY Adirondack welcomes applications from all students who meet the academic and personal requirements to succeed in this program. Applications to the Nursing Program are encouraged from: High school seniors or recent high school graduates Current college students attending SUNY Adirondack or any other college College graduates Individuals interested in making career changes Licensed Practical Nurses Graduate Practical Nurses Applicants who have been found guilty of a crime and/or have pending criminal charges (misdemeanor or felony) must submit a letter to the Office of the Professions for New York with explanation of charges. NY State Education Department Office of the Professions 89 Washington Avenue, Albany, New York The applicant s eligibility for licensure will then be determined.

Individuals interested in making career changes Licensed Practical Nurses Graduate Practical Nurses Applicants who have been found guilty of a crime and/or have pending criminal charges (misdemeanor

5 Admission Process Advanced Standing Applicants LPN/GPN and Transfer Students Policy: The advanced standing process is designed to provide qualified applicants an opportunity to receive six credits for first semester Nursing course (NUR 100). Applicants who are eligible for credit in NUR 100 will be able to register for second semester nursing courses (NUR 102, 103 or 104) after payment of credit by exam fees. Select transfer students from another program in nursing also may be eligible to transfer up to ten additional credits in Nursing. Qualified LPNs may be eligible to challenge by exam up to ten additional nursing credits. Criteria for Admission: Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher if enrolled in college courses. Must be eligible to enter BIO 108 and must have a C+ or better in BIO 107 or its equivalent. Students must be eligible to enter college level Math and English courses to be determined by SUNY Adirondack Accuplacer Test, or have earned college level Math and English credit. Students who do not demonstrate competency in Math will be required to take Math 167 or 097 prior to or concurrent with first semester nursing courses. Personal interview with Nursing Faculty member. Procedure for Admission: Please complete a SUNY Adirondack Application available online on the SUNY Adirondack website. Be sure to include an official copy of your high school transcript or a copy of your GED along with the $35.00 application fee. Submit official college transcripts from each college attended directly to SUNY Adirondack Registrar s office. In addition, Applicants must submit the following materials to the Health Sciences Division Nursing Admissions Committee, 640 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY It is the applicant s responsibility to submit all required documents on time. SUNY Adirondack Supplemental Nursing Program Application High school transcripts or copy of GED Unofficial transcripts from all previous colleges attended. (Transcripts will not be forwarded from the Registrar s Office) Unofficial SUNY Adirondack academic transcript, including current semester enrollment. LPNs and GPNs: copy of LPN license or transcript from practical nursing program Transfer nursing students: Copies of all Nursing course syllabi taken elsewhere. Information needed is Nursing theory content, skills content and clinical hours and setting. Nursing faculty will review prior learning experiences in order to determine eligibility for advanced standing and placement within SUNY Adirondack s Nursing program.

Applicants who are eligible for credit in NUR 100 will be able to register for second semester nursing courses (NUR 102, 103 or 104) after payment of credit by exam fees.

6 To be considered for admission, the applicant must submit all application materials by the following deadlines: Summer or Fall admission Applications will be accepted between January 1 st and February 1 st. Spring admission Applications will be accepted between August 15th and September 15th for Spring consideration. Nursing applications received before or after these dates will not be considered for review. Once all application materials have been received, selected applicants will be notified by mail to schedule an interview. The Nursing Admissions Committee will begin making admission decisions shortly after all interviews have taken place. All applicants for a class will be notified in writing of the Committee decision prior to SUNY Adirondack priority registration. Accepted applicants are required to confirm their intention to enter the Nursing Program by ing the faculty secretary at: oharac@sunyacc.edu. Failure to confirm your intention to enter by the deadline noted on your admission letter will result in forfeiture of a position in the Nursing Program. Acceptance will be provisional pending academic review of current semester coursework. LPNs and GPNs must register for Nursing Process (NUR 150) prior to or in their first semester of enrollment in Nursing classes. Transfer Nursing applicants may be required to take Nursing Process (NUR 150) in their first semester of enrollment in Nursing classes. Students must pay the credit by exam fee to receive transfer credit for NUR 100. Payment must be made prior to registration for nursing courses. Forms will be available in Registrar s Office and Health Sciences Division. Approved May 14, 2008 Revised: 12/17/13

Nursing applications received before or after these dates will not be considered for review.

7 Supplemental Nursing Program Application Name: Last Maiden First Middle Address: City State Zip SUNY Adirondack (Please print carefully) Alternate (Please print carefully) SUNY Adirondack Banner ID Number Phone Number Cell Phone Number Have you applied to SUNY Adirondack? Yes No Are you enrolled in classes this semester at SUNY Adirondack Yes No If currently enrolled at SUNY Adirondack, what is your major Are you a LPN? Yes No List any previous colleges attended Have you ever been convicted of a felony Yes No Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor Yes No Which semester are you applying for? (You May Only Apply for One Semester) Check One - Summer 2015 Fall 2015 Spring 2016 Admission to the Nursing program is competitive. Academic preparation, experiences and motivation are considered by the Admission Committee. There are limited spaces available due to the clinical component. Applications will be accepted between January 1 st and February 1 st for Fall or Summer consideration and between August 15 th and September 15 th for Spring consideration. Date Received: Filled in by Health Sciences Division 12/17/13

Yes No Are you enrolled in classes this semester at SUNY Adirondack Yes No If currently enrolled at SUNY Adirondack, what is your major Are you a LPN?

Health Sciences Division Nursing Program. Nurses Make a Difference. Admission Policy & Supplemental Nursing Program Application: New Applicants

Health Sciences Division Nursing Program Nurses Make a Difference Admission Policy & Supplemental Nursing Program Application: New Applicants SUNY Adirondack 640 Bay Road Queensbury, NY 12804 Dear Nursing