San Jose State University SCHOOL OF NURSING Baccalaureate Program

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San Jose State University SCHOOL OF
NURSINGBaccalaureate Program

• .Everything You Need to Know

Dr Sue Malloy, Undergraduate Coordinator SMalloy_at_s
on.sjsu.edu 408-924-3131 Main office School of
Nursing HB 420
As of Nov 1, 2006
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USE The Nursing Website !!

• www.sjsu.edu/nursing
• Academic Programs/Undergraduate
• B.S. Information Packet
• Prerequisites
• How to Apply
• When to Apply
• Applicant Checklist
• Upcoming Group Advising Schedule
• Curriculum, Applicant Selection, etc.

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Check Website Updates

• Content is updated with changes, so it is
  important for you to check the website
  information and the application checklist about
  every 2 months

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Two Distinct Applications

• San Jose State UniversityApply and Receive your
  acceptance from SJSU to apply to NursingMeet
  Graduation (General Education) Requirements for
  your BS degree

• School of Nursing MajorSecondary application
  processComplete all pre-requisite courses and
  application materials.Qualifies you for the
  Applicant Pool Selection made from a new pool
  of applicants each term no waiting lists

• You must meet the requirements of both the
  University and the School of Nursing

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1. University Admission

• You must apply online at www.csumentor.edu
• Declare Nursing as your major
• Check the University website for General
  Education requirements and university advising,
  www.sjsu.edu
• You must have been accepted by SJSU as a student
  when you apply to The School of Nursing

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for University Admission

• Apply to Univ. in October for University
  admission for following Fall, in August for
  University admission in Spring.
• Can apply in advance as well

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Forms
To OBTAIN Pre-requisite course substitution forms
- go to FORMS
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School of Nursing Group Advising Sessions

• Schedule posted in online BS in Nursing General
  Information Packet
• Advising sessions held 6-8 times /year
• Health Building Room 303 (Campus maps available
  on www.sjsu.edu website)
• Starts on time, so allow at least ½ -1 hour for
  campus parking

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Approximate Time Lines prior to application
deadlines

• 6 months ahead- apply to university
• 3-6 months ahead -send in course substitution
  requests
• 4-5 months ahead -take WST exam
• 2-3 months ahead take TEAS test
• 2-3 months ahead - have all your schools sealed
  transcripts sent to your home
• 3-6 months ahead- attend a group advising session

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2. The School of Nursing

• Impaction What is it?
• Scoring for Impaction
• Prerequisites
• To Apply
• Submitting Your Folder
• When to Apply
• After You Are Accepted
• Advanced Placement
• Accelerated BS in Nursing
• Will I Be Accepted?

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Impaction What Is It?

• Supplemental Criteria
• Last 30 Units minimum- GPA at least 2.5
• Include only classes of 3 Semester-Units or more
  (or 4 qtr-unit courses)
• Do not include repeated courses
• GPA in 5 Prerequisites- GPA at least 2.75
• Biol 65, Biol 66, Micro 20, Engl 1A, Psych 1
• Biol 65, Biol 66 and Micro 20 must be completed
  within 5 years and passed with a grade of C or
  better. (May only be repeated once to achieve a
  passing grade)
• TEAS Test (Test of Essential Academic
  Skills)-minimum individual score of 75.

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Scoring for Impaction

• TEAS Score divided by 25
• Last 30 Semester Units (45 Quarter Units) GPA
• GPA for 5 PrerequisitesThere are a limited
  number of available spaces.

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Prerequisites

• Must be Completed to Apply
• Pass the WST (Writing Skills Test)
• Biol 65 Biol 66Chem 30A Chem 30BMicro
  20 Comm 20/20NEngl 1A Engl 1BPsych
  1 NUFS 8CD/HUP 67 Also meet General Ed
  Requirements

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Admission

• If you are transferring Nursing prerequisites,
  see http//artic.sjsu.edu for pre-approved
  courses
• If the course is not articulated, the
  Prerequisite Course Substitution Form is
  submitted for School of Nursing
  approval.(www.sjsu.edu/nursing)
• See the Nursing website under Forms,Allow 3-4
  weeks for mailed response. FAX not accepted.
• Send in substitution forms now, with official
  course descriptions!

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WST

• Sign up at least 2 months ahead
• Allow 5-6 weeks for results
• Can only be retaken once to pass.
• https//testing.sjsu.edu/twst.html

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Also Required for Graduation

• HPRF 100W
• (Other approved optionsRECL 100W, BIOL
  100W,PSYC 100W, KINES 100W)
• STAT 95
• SOCI 1 OR ANTH 11
• SJSU Upper GE- MUST be taken AT SJSU! No
  Transfers.

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To Apply

• Applicant Checklist (print from the website or
  pick up at the office, current version please)
• Proof of University Acceptance
• Documentation of Passed WST (or Waiver)
• Documentation of TEAS Score (Can take more than
  once for higher score)
• Official Sealed Transcripts for all Prerequisite
  Courses
• Completed Functional Competencies Form (See
  Forms, on SJSU Nursing Website)

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Revision Date in Form Header
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Submitting Your Folder

• Can submit by Certified/Registered Mail, or
  Deliver to Room 420 Health Building (Nursing
  Office)
• Do not submit until COMPLETE with all documents
  and grades (Exception Official Transcripts may
  be sent directly, but courses must be completed
  and graded)

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When to Submit Your Folder to School of Nursing

• As early as possible after completion
• By April 1 for Fall Admission
• By October 1 for Spring Admission
• Accelerated Program starts in Summer 07, so
  apply by February 1, 2007 for Summer Cohort.

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Acceptance

• Acceptance Letters are mailed within 5-6weeks of
  Application Deadline-
• No courses can be in progress

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If You Are Accepted

• Read the Nursing Students Handbook
• Read Your Acceptance Packet
• Submit a Health Statement (MD or NP Exam)
• Complete Your Health Requirements and Clinical
  Documentation before Semester 4
• Student Background Checks and Drug Screening,
  required prior to Semester 4
• Maintain current yearly CPR certification
• Health Insurance, Malpractice Insurance, and
  Transportation to Clinical Sites
• Orientation Day is Mandatory

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After You Are Accepted to Nursing

• Only then can you register for any nursing
  courses.
• Your acceptance letter will include instructions.

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Advanced Placement (BRIDGE)

• RN to BSN, LVN to BSN
• Separate Process see our website
• Admissions to begin Bridge RN Nursing courses in
  Fall only
• Apply to the University the semester prior to
  starting Nursing (www.csumentor.edu)
• http//www.sjsu.edu/nursing/advp.htm

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Accelerated BS Program

• Starts in Summer, 2007 goes year-round 18 months
  vs. 36 months
• Same Prerequisites and Impaction Scoring
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Course fees are paid by a Hospital Sponsor, you
  agree to work for the Hospital after graduation
  (2-3 years) at regular rate of pay
• Complete Your Upper GE in Spring 2007 prior to
  starting the Program Summer 2007
• Prior Bachelors Degree not required
• 30 Students per year, by invitation letter

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Accelerated BSN Info
Where to find us on the website???
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Contact Us

• Nursing Office [phone]
• Undergraduate CoordinatorDr. Sue Malloy
• Address School of Nursing San Jose State
  University One Washington Square San Jose,
  CA 95192-0057

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Staying Informed

• There are several proposals being routed to the
  University for changes in the impaction criteria.
  It is your responsibility to stay informed

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Will I Be Accepted?

• Not If You Dont Apply!