CUMBERLAND COUNTY COLLEGE

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2 CUMBERLAND COUNTY COLLEGE RN Admission Procedure: Completion of a RN Activation Form by February 1. The Activation Form is available on our website at The following information must be submitted to the Enrollment Services Office by April 28 for consideration of admission to the RN Program. An application to Cumberland County College indicating RN program (71) as the program of choice. Official High School transcript with date of graduation or GED scores Official transcripts from other colleges attended Completion of ATI TEAS V admission test Complete the Accuplacer Test (Basic Skills Placement Test) Note: the test assesses reading, writing, math computation and elementary algebra skills. Deficiencies identified must be remedied prior to admission to the RN Program. Applicants may contact the Success Center ext 00 to schedule an appointment to sit for the test. Students are exempt from the Accuplacer if there are passing placement test results from another New Jersey college within the last 5 years or if college transcripts verify successful completion of all required developmental English, Reading, Math classes and eligibility to take Anatomy and Physiology I and English 101. Admission Selection Students will be accepted based on a scoring criterion. All program minimum requirements must be met in order to be considered for admission. Minimum requirements High school diploma or high school equivalency certificate (GED) ATI TEAS V total score of 60% accepted for consideration; total score of 70% preferred. ATI TEAS V math score minimum of 60% or an earned C or better in a college math course ATI TEAS V verbal score minimum of 60% or an earned B or better in a college English 101 Completion of one college level lab science course or successful completion of Biology and Chemistry or Anatomy and Physiology and Chemistry in high school within the last 2 years with a grade of C or better. ( Biology and Chemistry must be in the Advanced Placement level for all current High School graduates) College Chemistry is preferred. Completion of all basic skills courses as required by Accuplacer test results Eligibility to register for Anatomy and Physiology 1 Minimum overall GPA of 2.5

3 Scoring Criteria ATI TEAS V- maximum of points 90 or above overall score = points overall score = 2 points overall score = 1 point Completion of Bio 101/102 or Chem 101 maximum of points GPA.5 and above = points GPA.-.0 = 2 points GPA = 1 point Minimum score of is needed for program admission. First choice goes to those students who earn the highest scores. Maximum of 6 points may be earned. A&P 1&11 must be taken within 10 years a student who s A&Ps are older than 10 years must take BI 210 Pathology. Acceptance Notification The Office of Admissions & Registration will notify students of their conditional acceptance to the RN program by June 10 of each year. Program Progression An orientation will be scheduled for the students accepted to the RN Program. A Nursing Faculty advisor will be assigned to students to provide opportunities for advisement, tutoring and counseling assuring successful program completion. Students accepted into the RN program will complete all required program paperwork by due date given and submit the following completed documents: Current CPR certification. Current Health examination. Current immunizations/titer record. Current PPD. Current negative criminal background check. Current negative drug and alcohol screen. Current malpractice insurance. Current Health insurance. Provide updated phone and address and information to the Nursing Program secretary. Attend Orientation. Failure to turn in all paperwork will result in being dropped from the program and another candidate will take the seat. All required forms will be supplied by the nursing program. Successful completion of the above will enable the student to enter into the first year of the RN degree program. POSITIVE DRUG SCREEN or POSITIVE CRIMINAL BACKGROUND is an automatic dismissal from the program.

4 SEQUENCE OF COURSES First Semester English Composition (EN101) General Psychology (PY 101) Anatomy & Physiology (BI 106) Introduction to Nursing Success (NU 112) Concepts in Nursing Practice I (NU11) Second Semester English Composition (EN102) or Technical Writing (EN 10) Anatomy & Physiology (Biology 107) Concepts in Nursing Practice II (NU 11) Human Growth & Development (PY 207) Third Semester Introductory Sociology (SO 201) Microbiology (BI 20) Nursing Concepts in Global Health and Diversity (NU 209) Concepts in Nursing Practice III (NU 210) Fourth Semester Humanities Elective ( ) Concepts in Nursing Practice IV (NU 211) Concepts of Leadership in Health Care Systems (NU 212) Credits

5 Projected Nursing Program Cost Tuition: Tuition and fees are established by the Cumberland County College Board of Trustees, which reserves the right to change any and all fees and tuition without notice if circumstances make this necessary. Please refer to the College Catalog for current information on tuition and fees. Liability Insurance: Students enrolled in the Nursing Program are required to carry malpractice insurance. The annual premium for this insurance is approximately $5.00. LPN s must carry student nurse insurance. Background Check: Clinical affiliates require criminal background information on students. New Jersey criminal background check is approximately $5.00. The cost is dependent on the number of states in which the student has resided. Physical Examination: Students are required to maintain health and immunization requirements of the program (cost will vary). Books and Supplies: $ 1, for the program (approximately). Lab bags purchased from the bookstore are required for lab skills portion of the curriculum. It is highly recommended that the student have a computer with internet access. E Books and software programs such as Adobe Reader, MS Word, Flash Player and Quicktime are used throughout the curriculum. Uniforms: Women Men 1 set tunic and pants 1 set shirt and pants Bandage scissors Bandage scissors Name badge Name badge College emblem College emblem Penlight Penlight Watch Watch Stethoscope Stethoscope Total: $ (approximately) Travel Expenses: Students must be able to provide independent transportation to the clinical facilities. When possible, carpool arrangements should be made. Clinical sites are rotated to provide optimum clinical exposure, thus enhancing the student nurse s educational experience. Graduation Expenses Cumberland County College Nursing Pin $5.00- $ State of New Jersey Licensure Application - $ NCLEX-RN Test Fee - $ Review Course - $ RN License - $ *ALL AMOUNTS ARE APPROXIMATE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE.