RIBN Wilmington Regionally Increasing Baccalaureate Nurses Dual Admission and Continuation Criteria University of North Carolina Wilmington and Cape Fear Community College Selective Admission Process Application Period: December 2, 2013 through April 1, 2014 (Excluding Jan 2 through 9, 2014) Thank you for your interest in Wilmington RIBN. Students admitted to Wilmington RIBN must meet dual admission requirements set forth collaboratively by Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) and University of NC Wilmington (UNCW). Please read this information thoroughly. Admission to Wilmington RIBN is highly competitive. Please note that CFCC has a traditional two year nursing degree program and UNCW has a traditional four year nursing education degree program and each of these options have separate admissions processes and graduation requirements. If you wish to apply for either of these traditional tracks, you must complete the individual admissions process for CFCC or UNCW and meet the admissions criteria for the specific nursing degree program. Included in this packet is: -Background of RIBN (page 2-3) -Requirements to be eligible to apply to RIBN (page 4-6) -Selection and Notification Process (page 7) -Progression Policy (page 7) -Physical and Cognitive expectations of a student nurse (page 8) -Core Performance Standards (page 8) -Disqualifying Factors (page 9) -Legal limitations of licensure (page 9) -Prior Convictions and/or Disciplinary Action (page 10) -Counseling (page 10) -Curriculum Continuation Requirements (page 10) -Summary of classes all 4 years (page 11) -Readmission Policy (page 12) -CFCC Tuition and Fees (page 13) -Financial Aid (page 14) -UNCW tuition (page 14) -Wilmington RIBN Consortium Agreement (page 14) -Estimated Costs for RIBN program years 2-3 (ADN program) (page 15) -RIBN Curriculum Checklist (courses included in the 4 year program) (page 16-18) 1
Regionally Increasing Baccalaureate Nurses (RIBN) Project BACKGROUND North Carolina is facing a nursing workforce shortage, both in numbers of nurses and level of preparation that will eventually impact all citizens of the state. In 2006, the NC Center for Nursing RN Supply and Demand forecasting model projected that without significant intervention, by 2020 there will be a potential shortage of 32,000 registered nurses in North Carolina. In addition to increasing numbers of nurses, the 2004 NC IOM Nursing Workforce Report and the 2010 Institute of Medicine Report on the Future of Nursing recommend that the proportion of baccalaureate-prepared nurses (BSN) be increased to 60% and 80% respectively by 2020. Demand for an increase in the educational preparation of nurses is being driven by a number of forces including: the severity of illness of patients; the complexity of the health care delivery system requiring higher levels of critical thinking, problem solving, and patient management skills; recent research that relate improved patient outcomes to nurses educated at the BSN level; and an increase in positions requiring a BSN or Master's degree such as clinical leaders, patient care managers and administrators, public health nursing, school nurses and advanced practice nursing roles in addition to the critical need for nursing faculty. Currently 65% of new nursing graduates are being educated in Associates Degree (ADN) programs. In a longitudinal study conducted in NC only 15% of ADN nurses ever completed a bachelor s degree and only 3% completed a master s in nursing degree. (2006) A master s degree in nursing is considered the minimum requirement for nursing faculty and 80% of the nurses in North Carolina who hold master s degrees began their nursing education at the BSN level. Implementation of a successful educational partnership between community colleges and universities that dually enrolls students in a seamless four-year nursing curriculum will provide one option to meet the goal of significantly increasing the proportion of BSN-prepared nurses in North Carolina. 2
RIBN PROJECT GOALS Through partnerships between community colleges and universities this project will: 1. increase the number of professional nurses with baccalaureate degrees and thereby, increase the pool of nurses poised to pursue education at the masters and doctoral levels, creating a long-term solution to the nursing and nursing faculty shortage; 2. increase the proportion of baccalaureate nurses from racially and ethnically diverse groups; and 3. expand the number of nursing students educated in public health and gerontological nursing thereby better preparing them to meet the future needs of our citizens. The successful implementation of this shared educational program with dual enrollment and seamless progression from ADN to a BSN between these two institutions will serve as a model for future implementation in other associate and baccalaureate programs across North Carolina. STUDENTS IN THE RIBN TRACK Are dually admitted to both the community college and the university; Complete the first three years home-based at the CC with general study courses the first year and then nursing courses the second and third years, while also taking a university course per semester; Receive their ADN at the end of the third year, successfully pass the NCLEX-RN to be eligible to practice as a RN and matriculate into the fourth year of the program; and Complete the fourth year, with particular emphasis on gerontological and community health nursing, use of evidenced-based nursing knowledge, and leadership development, at the university level to achieve the BSN degree. 3
2014 UNCW/CFCC RIBN Requirements at a Glance KEY: *1st Year Students **Transfer Students ***all students *** RIBN REQUIREMENTS North Carolina Resident Preference is given to North Carolina residents. If you are not a NC resident you will only be considered in the event that vacancies occur after April 1, 2014. Please be advised that this rarely occurs. Applicants who (1) have lived outside NC during all of the 12 months immediately preceding the start of the fall semester 2014 or (2) are claimed as a dependent by a parent/guardian who is not a NC resident are generally not considered to be residents. Please refer to the links provided for information about resident status. http://uncw.edu/admissions/residency.html http://uncw.edu/admissions/documents/residencyinfobrochure.pdf Wilmington RIBN is not open to applicants who are not U.S. citizens unless the applicant is: (1) a permanent resident alien with an alien registration receipt card ( green card ) or (2) a nonimmigrant alien with an employment authorization card and a visa type which permits establishment of NC residency. Questions regarding this should be directed to the Wilmington RIBN advisor. * * NOTE: Neither federal law nor North Carolina law permits undocumented individuals or those with DACA (deferred action for childhood arrivals) classification to receive professional licenses. See 8 U.S.C. 1621(a) and (c)(1)(a). This does not prevent a DACA student from enrolling in a Health Science program but will prohibit the student from receiving a professional license. UNCW First Year Requirements - Courses To be considered for admission to UNCW, first-year applicants must meet minimum course requirements (MCR) established by the Board of Governors of the University of North Carolina System. Any student not meeting MCR will not be considered for admission. If you have questions about a course fulfilling a requirement in a MCR category, please consult your high school guidance counselor and/or contact the Office of Admissions. More information on UNCW website: http://uncw.edu/admissions/courserequirementsfy.html Courses: Four units of English Two units of social studies (at least one in U.S. History) Four units of mathematics (Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, and a higher level of math for which Algebra II is required) Three units of science (one must be a life or biological science, one a physical science, and one additional science; at least one of these must include a lab) Two units of the same foreign language other than English. Submit scores obtained on standardized testing for admission to UNCW. SAT Reasoning Test OR the ACT with writing. Meeting MCR does not guarantee admission to UNCW; most first-year students successful in gaining admission to the university go well beyond these requirements. The admissions committee strongly encourages you to take courses beyond the MCR which will allow you to be most academically successful. *meeting minimum course requirements does not guarantee acceptance to UNCW. UNCW First Year Requirements- Standardized Tests A standardized test score is required for admission to the university. UNCW will consider either the SAT Reasoning Test or ACT with Writing, or both if both are provided. Standardized test scores are an important factor in the decision, as they are the only universal benchmark to compare all students; however, they are only one factor in the decision. SAT II Subject Tests and AP or IB scores are not considered in the admission decision at UNCW. More information on UNCW website: http://uncw.edu/admissions/standardizedtesting.html Standardized Tests: SAT: Verbal or Reading & Writing:, Math: *UNCW s SAT number code is 5907 OR 4
ACT with writing: English:, Reading:, Math:, AND must take Writing: *UNCW s ACT number code is 3174. * *meeting minimum course requirements does not guarantee acceptance to UNCW. UNCW First Year Requirements- Additional Considerations More information on UNCW website: http://uncw.edu/admissions/additionalconsiderations.html Additional Considerations for acceptance: Required Personal Essay and Short Answer Question Letter(s) of Recommendation The difficulty of the coursework you have taken Your grades, GPA, and/or class rank Completion of written essay and short answer question Your extracurricular, school or community activities, talents, interests, work experience or life experiences *meeting minimum course requirements does not guarantee acceptance to UNCW. *see UNCW website for more information on admission: http://uncw.edu/admissions/admission.html * First Year Students Submit an application to UNCW. Apply online at: http://uncw.edu/admissions/apply.html ** ** Early Action Application deadline: Nov 1, 2013 Regular Decision Application deadline: February 1, 2014 UNCW Transfer Requirements http://uncw.edu/admissions/transfer.html More information on UNCW website: Meet minimum course requirements (refer to the first three boxes above for first year requirements) for applicants under the age of 24 Graduation from an accredited high school or have obtained a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or an Adult High school Diploma Eligibility to return to the last institution you attended A cumulative 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale on all transferable work attempted from all institutions you have attended At least 24 semester hours of transferable college-level coursework, including: -At least 6 hours of college-level English -At least 3 hours of college-level Mathematics Transfer Students Submit an application to UNCW. Apply online at: http://uncw.edu/admissions/transfer.html Complete and submit Extension Transfer Student (RN to BSN) student application indicate in the required short essay that you are a RIBN candidate, non-refundable $60 application fee, official high school transcripts, official transcripts from all institutions you have attended since high school, military transcripts (if applicable) and advanced placement standardized test scores (if applicable). Transfer Application deadline: March 1, 2014 5
*** *** *** Submit an application to CFCC. Please go to www.cfcc.edu to complete a free application. *this is not an application to RIBN *declare your major as Pre-RIBN Official (sealed, unopened) high school transcript received by CFCC and UNCW *A copy of the final or partial high school transcript must be submitted by the deadline. If student received a GED or Adult High School Diploma, a copy of the transcripts must be submitted as well as the partial high school transcript. Official (sealed, unopened) college transcripts received by CFCC and UNCW * Transcripts from ALL colleges you have attended must be submitted to both CFCC and UNCW in order to be eligible to apply. Colleges attended: *** *** *** Attend a RIBN information session: *optional* Dates: October 21, 2013 5:30 6:30 pm Room L-107 January 13, 2014 5:30 6:30 pm Room L-107 See Erin Luce, RIBN advisor, to schedule an appointment to take the Psychological Services Bureau (PSB) Exam once accepted to UNCW and CFCC. Psychological Services Bureau (PSB) Nursing Admission Test (can only take one time each year) Students who meet the minimum requirements will schedule an appointment to take the PSB Nursing Admissions exam during the application period. Nursing applicants may take the PSB one time per application period. More information about the PSB will be provided when the applicant is scheduled for the PSB. There are several resources that can be used to help prepare for this exam such as a dictionary, 8th grade arithmetic textbooks, high school science textbooks, GED Study Guide, SAT Study Guide, and the ARCO Nursing School & Health Science Entrance Exams by Marion F. Gooding, R.N., Ph.D. The CFCC Learning Lab (910) 362-7137 offers resources to help prepare for the PSB. A study guide for the PSB Exam can be accessed at: www.cfcc.edu/testingservices/ (use lower case letters). A $25.00 fee will be charged to take the Registered Nurse PSB exam. Applicants must appear in person at Cape Fear Community College. The PSB exam fee must be paid by check, cash or credit card at the time the PSB exam is scheduled. If there are circumstances beyond the applicants control and he/she misses the scheduled test date and provides documentation of the extenuating circumstance, the Director of Counseling MAY choose to issue a Stand By Pass for testing. A Stand By Pass does not guarantee admission to the test; Admission to the test may be determined by seat availability. *** Student must meet the minimum score requirements on the Associates Degree of Nursing PSB of the 30th percentile in each of the following six (6) areas to qualify to apply to RIBN: Verbal, Arithmetic, Non-Verbal, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, and Natural Science. Only those scores from the two most recent attempts within the last 5 years will be considered. The test can only be taken one time each year. The highest score in EACH AREA will be considered for points. ADN PSB Test date: Previous ADN PSB Year taken (if applicable): Scores: Verbal: Arithmetic: Non-Verbal: Spelling: Reading Comp: Natural Sci: Submit RIBN intent to apply RIBN deadline: April 1, 2014 6
Nursing selection Process: Qualified RIBN applicants will be ranked based upon PSB scores and the students with the highest PSB scores will be accepted. If two or more students have the identical scores, the date and time that the Intent to Apply Form was completed in the Counseling Office will be the determining factor. You will receive an official copy of your scores 3 to 5 days after you complete the PSB exam. If you have met the minimum scores of the 30th percentile in the six required areas, you will be invited to review your point count assessment after the application deadline and after all point counts are completed. You should expect to hear from the Counseling office late April of 2014. All applicants who meet the minimum requirements in all six (6) areas of the PSB exam will be invited in to discuss their ranking with a counselor. APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO ATTEND THIS MEETING WILL WAIVE THEIR RIGHT TO CONTEST THEIR ranking. Applicant s ranking is confidential. To protect your privacy, ranking will not be discussed on the telephone. NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE Ten new students may be admitted to the RIBN Program each fall semester. Alternates are admitted to the program only if someone who was originally accepted declines the offer of admission or if someone who was originally accepted becomes disqualified (refer to disqualifying factors). A medical report, Drug screen, CPR certification, and criminal background check will be required before starting the ADN program in the 2 nd year of RIBN. (see page 11) A. PROGRESSION POLICY Students admitted to the RIBN Program must achieve or have achieved a C in each course in the curriculum in order to progress semester by semester. Grading Policy A Excellent 92-100 B Good 84-91 C Average 76-83 D Poor 68-75 Credits in the RIBN Program are determined as follows: Class 1 hour credit for each hour class Lab 1 hour credit for three hours lab Clinical 1 hour credit for three hours lab A semester credit hour is equivalent to 16 hours of classroom instruction or 48 hours of laboratory or clinical instruction. 7
B. PHYSICAL AND COGNITIVE EXPECTATIONS OF A STUDENT NURSE Nursing is a practice discipline with cognitive, sensory, affective, and psychomotor performance requirements. For purposes of nursing program compliance with the 1990 Americans with Disability Act, a qualified individual with a disability is one who, with or without reasonable accommodation or modification, meets the essential eligibility requirements for participation in the nursing programs. If a student believes that he or she cannot meet nursing program requirements without accommodations, the Disability Support Services office will determine on an individual basis, whether or not the necessary accommodations or modifications can be reasonably made. Further information regarding the physical and cognitive expectations of a student nurse and CORE performance standards may be found in the student policy manual for nursing. CFCC provides reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified students with disabilities, as long as such disabilities, as determined on a case-by-case basis, do not preclude the student from meeting the qualifications considered essential to the program. The essential functions (Core Performance Standards) are listed below. Students who feel they need accommodations should contact the Disability Support Services office in A-215 on the Downtown Campus or call 910 362-7158 or 910 362-7012. CORE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS ISSUE STANDARD SOME EXAMPLES OF NECESSARY ACTIVITIES (Not all Inclusive) Critical Thinking Critical Thinking ability sufficient for clinical judgment Identify cause-effect relationships in clinical situations, develop nursing plans Interpersonal Interpersonal abilities to interact with individuals, Establish rapport with patients/clients and colleagues families, and groups from a variety of social, emotional, cultural, and Intellectual backgrounds Communication Communication abilities sufficient for interaction with others in verbal and written form Explain treatment procedures, initiate health teaching, document and interpret nursing actions and patient/client responses Mobility Motor Skills Hearing Visual Physical abilities sufficient to move from room to room and maneuver in small places Gross and fine motor abilities sufficient to provide safe and effective nursing care Auditory ability sufficient to monitor and assess health needs Visual ability sufficient for observation and assessment necessary in nursing care Moves around in patients rooms, work spaces, and treatment areas, administers cardiopulmonary procedures Calibrate and use equipment; position patients/clients Detects monitor alarm, emergency signals, auccultatory sounds, cries for help. Responds to patient in need. Observes patient/client responses (i.e. detects changes in skin color). Draws correct quantity of medicine in syringe. Tactile Tactile ability sufficient for physical assessment Perform palpation, functions of physical examination and/or those related to therapeutic intervention, e.g. insertions of a catheter 8
C. DISQUALIFYING FACTORS Students may be denied admission to or continuation in the nursing programs for any of the following reasons: A. Physical or emotional health, which indicates impairment in ability to provide safe nursing care to the public. B. Conduct not in accordance with the standards of a registered nurse: 1. has given false information or has withheld material information; 2. has used any drug to a degree that interferes with his or her fitness to practice nursing or that the individual has deceived or defrauded the public. 3. has used any drug to a degree that interferes with his or her fitness to practice nursing; 4. has engaged in conduct which endangers the public health. Accepted applicants will be required to take a nine (9) Panel drug screen and a criminal background check prior to starting the program. The college follows agency protocol regarding drug screening and criminal background checks. Without access to the clinical facilities, students will be unable to satisfactorily complete the nursing courses. Students who register for nursing classes after acceptance and then withdraw before classes begin or during the first semester will be given the opportunity to apply ONLY ONCE MORE. All documents that you submit with your application for WILMINGTON RIBN must be true, correct and complete. Falsification of documentation may result in denial of admission or dismissal after admission. Admission criteria are subject to change from year to year. D. LEGAL LIMITATIONS OF LICENSURE Students who enroll in the Associate Degree Nursing Program should be aware that the application for licensure at the completion of the program might be denied or restricted by the North Carolina Board of Nursing for the following reasons: The student practiced fraud or deceit in attempting to procure a license to practice nursing. The student has been convicted of a misdemeanor/felony (excluding a minor traffic violation). The student is mentally or physically incompetent or uses any drug to a degree that interferes with fitness to practice nursing. The student engages in conduct, which endangers the public health. 9
NORTH CAROLINA BOARD OF NURSING LICENSURE APPLICATION WITH PRIOR CONVICTIONS AND/OR DISCIPLINARY ACTION As the regulatory agency, the Board of Nursing does not become involved in reviewing the applicant s conviction record until such time as application is made to take the national examination. On the application, the question is asked whether or not the applicant has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor/felony. If the response is yes, a certified copy of the criminal record and a detailed written explanation must be submitted. In addition, as of January 1, 2002, criminal background checks including fingerprints are required. Review of the record is made by the Board staff in accordance with guidelines established by the Board. The applicant may take the exam as scheduled; however, the license may or may not be issued upon passing the exam. After the Board staff reviews the record, one of several actions may occur. 1. There may be a request for additional information 2. The license may be issued once the exam is passed. 3. The applicant may be notified that it will be necessary for him/her to appear before the Board of Licensure Committee. This may be necessary if: A felony conviction occurred after the applicant entered the nursing program The conditions of the conviction have not been satisfied The type and/or number of convictions bring into question the applicant s ability to safely and competently practice nursing If an appearance before the Licensure Committee is required, the committee will make a decision and one of several actions may be taken. 1. The license is issued when the applicant is successful on the exam 2. The license is issued with a probational status and the applicant will be told the reason and will have the right to address the Board concerning the decision. COUNSELING If you have questions or concerns regarding the selective admissions process, please contact the RIBN Advisor, Erin Luce at 910 362-7634 or eyluce995@mail.cfcc.edu or in the Union Station Building Room U-233 or a counselor in the Union Station Building Room U-240 at the Downtown Campus or at the North Campus in Room NA-100. CURRICULUM CONTINUATION CRITERIA for students enrolled in the WILMINGTON RIBN program: Minimum Grade of C in all courses throughout the Wilmington RIBN program Overall GPA of 2.5 at the end of year three or students cannot continue with RIBN into the 4 th year at UNCW to obtain a BSN. 10
WILMINGTON RIBN STUDENT INFORMATION YEAR 1: CFCC Non Clinical year with foundation courses in Math, English, Foreign Language and the Sciences with at least one online class at UNCW, without taking 2 consecutive semesters off. YEAR 2-3: CFCC Nursing Clinical year with nursing and science course with at least one online class at UNCW, without taking 2 consecutive semesters off. For the fall of your second year, a criminal background check and drug screening may be required by certain clinical sites for students entering Cape Fear Community College. These screenings will be conducted at the student s expense by a professional and independent vendor. Prior to entering the second year of the RIBN program, the 10 selected students will be notified when to complete the following: 1. Medical Reports All completed health/medical reports must be received by the specified date noted in acceptance letter. 2. Drug Screen Nine (9) panel urine drug screen is mandatory. Methadone will be included in the urine drug screening. Testing positive on the drug screening, or evidence of tampering with a specimen, will disqualify a student from participation in the clinical assignment, thus result in dismissal from the ADN program.. Information on obtaining a drug screen will be provided at orientation. For further information, students should see the Drug and Alcohol Policy in the CFCC Student Handbook (pgs. 58-60). For all WILMINGTON RIBN students, a twelve (12) panel urine drug screen will be required by UNCW prior to entering year 4 baccalaureate nursing courses in the RIBN curriculum. 3. CPR Students must also submit documentation of current CPR certification. Certification must be current two-year CPR certification for health care providers (must include infant, child and adult). No online courses accepted. 4. Criminal Background Check Clinical sites require a drug screening and a criminal background check prior to allowing students into the clinical setting (Any associated fees will be the responsibility of the student). In addition, certain criminal activity, as evident by a criminal background check may also disqualify a student from clinical participation. Please be aware that failure to participate in a clinical assignment based on either the drug screening or criminal background check will result in dismissal from the Associate Degree Nursing Program. For all Wilmington RIBN students, criminal background checks will be required by UNCW prior to entering year 4 baccalaureate nursing courses in the RIBN curriculum. Information on obtaining a criminal background check will be provided at orientation. YEAR 4. Eligible to work as an RN upon passing the NCLEX while also taking online courses to complete the RN to BSN program at UNCW. 11
COMPETITIVE READMISSION POLICY The following readmission policy applies to students who receive an unsuccessful grade in the Wilmington RIBN program, or who voluntarily withdraw from the program. Unsuccessful grades are defined as D, F, or WF. 1. If you receive an unsuccessful grade in the Wilmington RIBN program, you may not proceed to any subsequent course, which has the course in question as a prerequisite. You must repeat the course in question before proceeding to the next higher course in the program. 2. Most Wilmington RIBN courses are offered only once annually. 3. Students who receive an unsuccessful grade in the Wilmington RIBN program will be required to meet with the Wilmington RIBN Student Success Advocate for specific readmission guidelines. 12
CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2013-2014 TUITION & FEES Payment methods: cash, check, money order, VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, financial aid or 3rd party sponsorship. All forms of payment must be received by the Business Office to be officially registered. STUDENT PARKING CREDIT IN- STATE OUT-OF- STATE ACTIVITY & SECURITY TECHNOLOGY HOURS TUITION TUITION FEES FEE FEES 1 71.50 263.50 7.25 10.00 1.00 2 143.00 527.00 9.50 10.00 2.00 3 214.50 790.50 11.75 10.00 3.00 4 286.00 1054.00 14.00 10.00 4.00 5 357.50 1317.50 16.25 10.00 5.00 6 429.00 1581.00 18.50 10.00 6.00 7 500.50 1844.50 20.75 10.00 7.00 8 572.00 2108.00 23.00 10.00 8.00 9 643.50 2371.50 25.25 20.00 9.00 10 715.00 2635.00 27.50 20.00 10.00 11 786.50 2898.50 29.75 20.00 11.00 12 858.00 3162.00 32.50 20.00 12.00 13 929.50 3425.50 32.50 20.00 13.00 14 1001.00 3689.00 32.50 20.00 14.00 15 1072.50 3952.50 32.50 20.00 15.00 16 OR MORE 1144.00 4216.00 32.50 20.00 16.00 NURSES LIABILITY: $15.00 PER SCHOOL YEAR (HEALTH SCIENCE STUDENTS) FULL TIME: 12 CREDIT HOURS ¾ TIME 9 CREDIT HOURS ½ TIME 6 CREDIT HOURS Tuition is established by the North Carolina State Legislature and is subject to change without prior notification. 13
Special note regarding Financial Aid: The Financial Aid office monitors a policy that is based on federal regulations that establishes a maximum time frame for completion of a program of 150 percent of the published length of an educational program. This means that as a student majoring in Pre-Nursing or a Pre- Health Science program, you will need to pay careful attention to the number of hours you attempt prior to actual admission into your program of choice. Depending on the number of hours that you have attempted prior to admission into Nursing or a Health Science program, you may not be eligible for enough financial aid to complete the program after you have been admitted. To make sure you understand this policy and that you plan ahead in order to use your financial benefits in a wise and timely manner, please consult with the financial aid office located in the Union Station Building Room U-123 Downtown or the McKeithan Center Room NA-100 at the North Campus. UNCW Tuition Payment Notice For UNCW in-state tuition and fees visit the UNCW Student Accounts & Cashier Services web site: http://uncw.edu/studentaccounts/tuition_fees.html RIBN students will be responsible for paying UNC-W tuition/fees and bookstore purchases from personal funds in order to meet the UNC-W payment deadline and prior to receiving financial aid funds from CFCC. The amount of each semester s financial aid award processed by CFCC will be based on CFCC costs and will include the total number of registered credits at both CFCC and UNC-W. However, because CFCC releases excess financial aid checks during the sixth week of each semester, these funds will not be available to satisfy UNC-W charges before the UNC-W payment deadline. Wilmington RIBN Consortium Agreement Cape Fear Community College Associate Degree in Nursing and University of North Carolina at Wilmington Bachelors of Science in Nursing PURPOSE Consortium agreements allow students to be considered enrolled at their home institution while taking coursework at another (host) institution in the United States or throughout the world. In this context, the home institution is the institution granting the student s degree, certificate or other recognized educational credential. The host institution is the institution that the student is visiting under the agreement. The purpose of this agreement is to extend regular student status to Cape Fear Community College students taking pre-approved coursework at a host school. Cape Fear Community College will be considered the home school for purposes of this agreement and University of North Carolina at Wilmington will be considered the host school. 14
ESTIMATED EXPENSES CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE RIBN PROGRAM 2 nd and 3 rd year SECOND YEAR FALL SEMESTER BOOKS 1000.00 SYLLABUS 10.00 UNIFORMS 155.00 SHOES 50.00 SCISSORS 10.00 WATCH 35.00 STETHOSCOPE 35.00 PHYSICAL 100.00 DRUG SCREEN 40.00 CRIMINAL BACKGROUND 50.00 (VARIES) IMMUNIZATION TRACKER 15.00 LAB KIT 100.00 LIABILITY INSURANCE 15.00 MISC. 135.00 TOTAL $ 1,750.00 Plus tuition and fees SECOND YEAR SPRING SEMESTER BOOKS 200.00 MISC. 80.00 SYLLABUS 10.00 TOTAL $ 290.00 Plus tuition and fees SECOND YEAR SUMMER SEMESTER BOOKS 200.00 MISC 80.00 SYLLABUS 10.00 TOTAL $ 290.00 Plus tuition and fees TOTAL SECOND YEAR $2,330.00 Plus tuition and fees THIRD YEAR FALL SEMESTER BOOKS 365.00 SYLLABUS 10.00 IMMUNIZATION TRACKER 15.00 MISC. 80.00 LIABILITY INSURANCE 15.00 TOTAL $485.00 Plus tuition and fees THIRD YEAR SPRING SEMESTER BOOKS 200.00 SYLLABUS 10.00 PIN 45.00 LAMP 15.00 CAP 15.00 GRADUATE FEE 25.00 NLN DIAG READINESS 45.00 LICENSURE 70.00 NCLEX-RN FEE 200.00 UNIFORM/PINNING 50.00 MISC 80.00 CRIMINAL BACKGROUND 38.00 TOTAL $ 793.00 Plus tuition and fees TOTAL THIRD YEAR $ 1, 278.00 TOTAL THIRD YEAR Plus tuition and fees TOTAL PROGRAM ESTIMATED COST $ 3,608.00 Revised 6/26/13 15
POINT COUNT WORKSHEET RIBN PROGRAM Criteria for Selecting Students Fall 2014 Semester Students are selected according to a point system. PSB NURSING ADMISSIONS TEST Percentile Verbal Arithmetic Non-verbal Spelling Reading Comprehension Natural Sciences Vocational Adjustment Index TOTAL PERCENTILE POINTS Points