1. College of Nursing Orientation

2. College of Nursing Advisor Contact Information Steve Carwile - Fall and Spring (Last Name A-L) Steve.Carwile@nurs.utah.edu Sonja Jensen - Fall and Spring (Last Name M-Z) Sonja.Jensen@nurs.utah.edu Student Services Office 801.581.3414 www.nursing.utah.edu

3. Typical Duties of an RN Registered nurses (RNs) provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about health and health conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients and families. Registered nurses typically do the following: Provide direct patient care in multiple settings Assess patient’s status and monitor for complications Administer medicines and provide treatments Develop the patient’s plan of care and contribute to existing plans Work collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team Operate and monitor medical equipment Help perform diagnostic tests and analyze results Teach patients and their families how to manage health, illnesses or injuries Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics

4. RN Job Outlook As the largest healthcare occupation, registered nurses hold about 3 million jobs Employment of RNs is projected to grow 16% from 2014 to 2024, faster than the average for all occupations. Growth will occur for a number of reasons Median annual wage for registered nurses was $67,490 ($32.45/hr) in 2015 Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics NURSING EMPLOYMENT LOCATIONS  70% of nurses work in hospitals (local, state, and private)  8% work in nursing and residential care facilities  8% work in offices assisting physicians, nurse practitioners, and PAs  7% work in health care services  7% work in government positions

5. Important Qualities Critical-thinking skills Compassion Detail oriented Emotional stability Organizational skills Strong communication skills Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics

6. General Education/Nursing Prerequisites General Education American Institutions Writing Quantitative Reasoning Intellectual Explorations –Fine Arts –Humanities –Physical & Life Sciences/Applied Science –Social & Behavioral Science Nursing Prerequisites General Biology Human Anatomy Human Physiology Elementary Chemistry Bio-organic Chemistry Statistics Nutrition Intervention Human Development Medical Microbiology Pathophysiology

7. ADVISING AT THE U  General Advising  University College  Major Advising  Major Department

8. Advising at the U (cont.) University College:  Transfer questions related to academics  Scholastic standards  General education  Major exploration Major Advising (NURSING)  Will meet with you once you complete at least 3 prerequisite courses  Aide in preparation for program application  Support you throughout the BS in Nursing program

9. NEAP Nursing Early Assurance Program FACTS:  Secures admission into the nursing program while you’re still a HS Senior  Involved in enrichment activities during freshman and sophomore years (service learning or undergraduate research)  Assigned a CON faculty mentor who provides ongoing advising ELIGIBILITY:  Demonstrated academic excellence in HS work (science)  Overall GPA 3.5 or higher  Volunteer experience or employment experience in healthcare setting helpful  Leadership opportunities or community service also helpful

10. BSN Program 4 consecutive semesters – 16 months to complete 1000 Clinical Hours Simulation Maternity Acute Care Med-Surg Pediatrics Mental Health Community Health Capstone 2015 NCLEX Pass Rate (first time test takers) – 95% –National average is 81.8% Data from Utah Division of Occupational & Professional Licensing

11. BSN Program Application Students are reviewed for admission into the BSN program on the following Pre-requisite Courses (minimum 3.0 prerequisite GPA) GPA (minimum 2.8 cumulative GPA) Transcripts Resume –Volunteer Experience, Work Experience, Leadership Experience, Awards, Certifications Professional References Essay Electronic Interview Two application deadlines a year for entry to nursing program fall semester and spring semester Application is competitive (200-250 applications for 64 spots)

12. Resume Education Year graduated from high school, institutions attended, degree(s) earned Work Experience Any type of work experience is acceptable Clinical - Direct Patient Contact (CNA, Phlebotomist, EMT, Healthcare/Medical Assistant, Paramedic) Research/Supervisory/Professional Volunteer Experience Campus & Community, Consistency & Diversity, Current Leadership Experience Mentor/Tutor, TA/RA, Clubs/Organizations, Religious Service, Military Service, PTA, Managing/Supervising, President, Training new employees, coaching, etc. Awards, Publications and/or Recognition Certifications Detailed Information, Concise & Professional, Up to 3 pages

13. Financial Aid & Cost Estimated cost for BSN program: –$20,100 for Utah Resident ($47,150 Non-Resident) –4 semesters of nursing courses (does not include general education/prerequisite courses as pre-nursing student) –Based on Fall 2014 costs Federal Financial Aid –U of U Financial Aid Office: www.utah.edu/financewww.utah.edu/finance College of Nursing Scholarship & Outside Resources –www.nursing.utah.edu/students/scholarship/undergradwww.nursing.utah.edu/students/scholarship/undergrad