VSU College of Nursing Admission Advising Session

1. VSU College of NursingAdmission Advising Session Students applying for admission into Fall Semester 2010 Class

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3. 3 Process of Application Attend MANDATORY Applicant Advising session Students driving over 4 hours may contact Associate Dean’s office for possible other arrangements on individual basis. Apply to Valdosta State University if not already enrolled. Apply early to VSU must be accepted to the university early enough so that acceptance to the university is completed by the deadline for application to nursing Allow several weeks for processing of transcripts by admissions office Apply to College of Nursing Deadline: February 15th at 5:00 p.m. - traditional program admission Application available online only at VSU Nursing website (www.valdosta.edu/nursing)

4. 4 Process of Application (cont) Calculate certification GPA Take TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) Complete legislative and Regents examination requirements Exceptions and deadlines for transfer students related to Legislative and Regents requirements can be found in VSU catalog.

5. 5 Important Application Dates for Spring 2010 Admission February 11th: Last date to take the TEAS Test February 15th: Applications due to the College of Nursing by 5:00 PM

6. Notification Dates February 26th (Phase 1 Notification Letters) Initial offers for class seating): Letters of unconditional acceptance will be mailed Letters of conditional acceptance will be mailed : Letters of declination Letters of declination (for those who do not meet criteria) March 12th (or date indicated in acceptance letter): Acceptance letters from students are due to College of Nursing by 12:00 noon in order to guarantee admission (continued) 6

7. 7 Notification Dates (Cont) Week of March 22nd (Phase 2 Notification Letters) Letters mailed out for any seats made available after Phase 1 Letters mailed out for applications not accepted due to space availability restrictions (no space available letters) Notes: Positions which become vacant due to applicants not successfully completing required pre-requisite coursework and all admission requirements will be offered to qualified students who were sent no space available letters Applicants receiving no space available letters are STRONGLY encouraged to continue with completion of outstanding pre-requisite requirements in case a space becomes available at a later time

8. Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) Standardized Test (TEAS – RN) Compares your ability against level of mastery required for success in college Objective measure of your critical abilities in: Math, Science, Reading, English Basic math for professional practice Speed in reading college level material Identifies your learning style Testing Fee is $35.00 MUST be PAID SEVERAL DAYS IN ADVANCE. Study book in bookstore Book & online practice tests available for separate purchase at http://www.atitesting.com/onlinestore/default.aspx 8

9. TEAS (Entrance) Testing 9 Entrance testing may be repeated only once during any admission cycle -Whether taking the TEAS or another approved entrance test OR a combination of tests, only 2 combined attempts will be allowed Dates for testing are linked on VSU Nursing Homepage under “Prospective Students” http://www.valdosta.edu/nursing/PerspectiveStudents.shtml Must contact the office to reserve a seat. Reservations will not be confirmed until payment has been received in College of Nursing Office Payment MUST be made at least 3 working days in advance TEAS testing is administered through the VSU Testing Center beginning Spring semester 2010 Contact person: Ms. Nicole Gunn npgunn@valdosta.edu (email preferred) or 229.333.5959

10. 10 Come Prepared for Testing! Rested Nourished Positive attitude Prepared Comfortable

11. 11 Acceptance into College of Nursing Competitive admissions process is based on limitations in resources Minimum Certification GPA requirement is 2.8 Note: repeated coursework will be averaged into total certification GPA Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) Successful completion of Regent’s Testing Program “C” in each science course, including Pathophysiology (science courses may be repeated only once)

12. 12 Calculation of certification GPA Only required pre-requisite coursework for nursing major will be considered Based on quality points for every attempt at coursework applying to the major Does not include coursework for which you are registered the term you apply GPA calculator located at www.valdosta.edu/nursing (under prospective students)

13. 13 Acceptance & Preparation Notification of acceptance and conditions will be sent in acceptance letters Required documentation and due dates Signed College of Nursing health form -- from physician or nurse practitioner indicating health requirements met Immunizations Must meet conditions of Performance Standards (found at http://www.valdosta.edu/nursing/PerformanceStandards.shtml Notify Dean or Associate Dean immediately of issues related to meeting physical examination criteria

14. Acceptance and Preparation Health insurance Must use required insurance through Pearce & Pearce University System of Georgia Requirement will be charged to tuition unless waived May apply to waive : http://www.studentinsurance.com Apply early for waiver, if you already have insurance 14

15. 15 Special considerations for Planning - Nursing Majors Professional Liability insurance will be required Drug screening Criminal background check Clinical coursework requirements Travel Scheduling CPR (Basic Cardiac Life Support for Health Care Providers - American Heart Association only) Start planning for expenses once position accepted (Books, testing fees, etc.) IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS SEE DEAN HUFFT or DR. TEMPLE IMMEDIATELY

16. IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES Thursday, August 12 New Student Academic Camp Friday, August 13 College of Nursing Convocation and Course Orientation Saturday, August 14 New Student Orientation 16

17. 17 Convocation Mandatory for all faculty, staff and students in the College of Nursing 9-10 AM, Friday, August 13, 2010, 2010 Followed by course orientation 10:15-12:30

18. 18 New Student Orientation to the College of Nursing Mandatory 8:00AM - 3:30 PM Saturday,August 14, 2010

19. Transfer Student Orientation Transfer students will have an additional orientation to Valdosta State University (call admissions office upon receiving admissions letter to university) 19

20. 20 Keep Us Updated!

21. 21 How we communicate BANNER Keep contact information updated on BANNER VSU email account BlazeNet site; nursing faculty, staff and student group VSU CON homepage Calendar of events in CON Dean’s Notes

22. 22 Contact for INFORMATION ABOUT APPLICATION TO THE COLLEGE OF NURSING Ms. Furey Senior Secretary College of Nursing (229) 333-5959 Email: cfurey@valdosta.edu

23. 23 Questions?