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ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL OF NURSING

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Practical Nursing - Admissions, Tuition & Fees

Admission Requirements

To apply and be considered for the Practical Nursing Program you must:

1. Complete and submit an application with $50 non-refundable fee.  Make all checks payable to St. Joseph Hospital.

2. Provide three personal evaluations using the forms provided

3. Submit an official High School or GED transcript.

Applicants graduating from a non-US high school may need to have their transcript translated by the Center for Educational Documentation in Boston, MA Tel: 617-338-7171).  This may be obtained from the Center for Educational Documentation at their web site www.cedevaluations.com or by contacting them at the address and phone number below:
    Center for Educational Documentation
     PO Box 199
     Boston, MA 02117
     Tel: (617) 338-7171
     Fax: (617) 338-7101
 

4. Take and pass the TEAS® (version 3.0/4.0) pre-entrance exam.  All testers must create an ATI account prior to taking a paper/pencil test.  You can create an account at www.atitesting.com by clicking on Create New Account and following the screen prompts.  After a tester has registered on the site, that tester's personal paper/pencil ID will be displayed under Account Information At this screen, the user will have an opportunity to print the paper/pencil ID.  Each user should print and retain this and use it for identification on every ATI paper/pencil test taken as a student. This ID number will not change; the tester only needs to register once.

5. All ESL applicants born outside the United States who apply for admission must take and pass The TOEFL ® Test - Test of English as a Foreign Language with a minimum score of 20 in both Speaking and Listening, 17 in Writing, 16 in Reading, and 73 overall.  All test scores must be submitted to the Director, Academic Affairs, St. Joseph School of Nursing.  The School of Nursing TOEFL code number is 1677.  Applicants with scores below the minimum required may be referred to other academic institutions for evaluation of language skills proficiency and follow up recommendations.

Only upon receipt of all of the above required documents will your file be reviewed.  If approved, you will be contacted to schedule an information exchange interview.  Additional requirements will include:

1. Proof of US citizenship or legal US residency (birth certificate, passport, Alien Registration Card)

2. Passing a Proficiency Math Exam with a score of 75% or better

3. Medical and immunization forms completed by your physician stating no medical restrictions.

4. A Criminal History Background Check ($25) showing no felony convictions.

5. Official transcript from accredited college(s) if you are seeking credit approval for the following courses completed within the past five (5) years: English Composition, Anatomy & Physiology I & II, Life Span Development, Psychology.  Please review information regarding transfer of college credits below.

6. Submission of a $100 non-refundable tuition deposit

At the time of your interview you will also have the opportunity to meet with the Financial Aid Coordinator.  If you have any questions regarding the application process please call the Admissions Office at (603) 595-5300 ext. 68002.

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ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

In order to be eligible for admission one must also possess good physical and mental health and have the ability to see, hear, touch, smell and distinguish colors; have oral and writing ability with accuracy, clarity and efficiency; possess manual dexterity, gross and fine movements; have the ability to learn, think critically, analyze, assess, solve problems, and reach judgment; possess emotional stability and ability to accept responsibility and accountability.

TUITION & FEES

NASHUA - begins in September 2010

KEENE AREA - begins in May 2011

2010-2012 Curriculum & Expenses

2011-2012 Curriculum & Expenses

Keene applicants must test by the last test date in April 2011.  All applications for the Keene Area practical nursing program beginning in May 2011 must be submitted by April 2011.

PRE-ENTRANCE EXAM

TEAS® Exam Dates

Please remember to bring your photo ID to the pre-entrance exam.

APPLICATION & PERSONAL EVALUATION FORMS

Please note:  All forms must be printed on white standard letter size paper (8.5" x 11").  No other forms of paper will be acceptable.  Thank you.

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Ethical Policy

The St. Joseph School of Nursing, in compliance with all state and federal laws, endorses the principle of equal educational and employment opportunities for all people regardless of race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status or disability in its educational programs, scholarship policies and other activities it operates.

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