NURSING STUDENT CHARACTERISTICS

Strong analytical skills Compassionate Flexible Creative Committed to social and technological change Able to work well with in a diverse environment

How Can You Help Prepare Future Nurses?

High School Guidance is essential for student success. Help by encouraging students who are thinking about a career in Nursing to plan a college preparatory curriculum in high school :

English - 4 years
Nurses must have the ability to speak and write articulately, thus making the English and writing composition courses from high school extremely important.

Math - 2 to 4 years
Algebra necessary for success in chemistry and medication administration.

Science - 2 to 4 years
A strong interest in mathematics, chemistry, and biology lay the framework for the chemistry, microbiology, and anatomy and physiology courses in the first year of nearly all nursing programs

Social Studies - 2 to 3 years

Psychology or Sociology

Foreign language - 2 years

Important because we live and work in a diverse, multicultural environment and chances are that many of our patients will speak languages other than English. Additionally, knowledge of a foreign language allows the nurse broad flexibility geographically and often includes significant additional financial reward.

Why FSU?
FSU is ideally located. Students enjoy a close, personal community that is small enough to invite participation, yet large enough to offer a diverse array of cultural, social, and recreational activities.
Applicants for admission to the first-year class will be reviewed on a rolling basis. In addition to meeting the minimum course requirements listed above, applicants must meet the following requirements: 1. Graduation from an accredited high school or its equivalent. 2. Submission of a copy of the high school transcript showing grades earned through the junior year, courses in progress in the senior year, rank in class (if available) and a cumulative grade point average. 3. A minimum grade point average of 2.0 or higher is required for admission. 4. Submit the results of the SAT or ACT college entrance examination. 5. A passing score on all sections of the North Carolina Competency Examination. FOR MORE INFORMATION: http://www.uncfsu.edu/admissions/

Department of Nursing Admission Criteria

All applicants must meet the following criteria: 1. Admission to Fayetteville State University. 2. Submission of Nursing application by February 1. 3. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 4. Pre-Nursing courses completed with a grade of B or better. 5. Successful completion or enrollment in required prerequisite courses by February 1. 6. Health Education Systems Inc. (HESI) Admission Assessment score (Composite score of 75% and Critical Thinking score of 750).
Admission is competitive and contingent upon available space.

Required Pre-Requisite Courses

UNIVERSITY CORES COURSES Freshman Seminar I & I English Composition I & II College Algebra Basic Probability & Statistics Humanities or Fine Arts General Psychology Developmental Psychology Physical Education or Health and Wellness Introduction to Computers Critical Thinking Sociology Introduction to Speech Nutrition Foreign Language I & II NATURAL SCIENCES: Anatomy & Physiology I Anatomy & Physiology II Principles of Microbiology Introduction to Chemical Principals Organic & Biochemistry PRE-NURSING (NON-CLINCIAL) Professional Nursing Therapeutic Communication Economics of Health Care

Department of Nursing Admission Assessment Examination

Admission Assessment Exam consists of seven academic exams, as well as a personality profile that identifies the individual applicant's learning style. Individual scores are provided for each exam, and These scores are combined to provide subscores in these four areas: Reading Comprehension - Provides reading scenarios in order to measure
reading comprehension, identifying the main idea, finding meaning of words in context, passage comprehension, making logical inferences, etc.

Vocabulary and General Knowledge - Contains vocabulary terms that are

used commonly in both general English speaking and in the health care fields.

Grammar - Contains basic grammar, including parts of speech, important terms and
their uses in grammar, commonly occurring grammatical errors, etc.

Basic Math Skills - Focuses on math skills needed for health care fields, including
basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, fractions, decimals, ratio and proportion, household measures, general math facts, etc.

Biology - Covers biology basics, water, biological molecules, metabolism, cells,

cellular respiration, photosynthesis, etc.

Chemistry - Contains test items that cover matter, chemical equations and
reactions, the periodic table, atomic structure, nuclear chemistry, chemical bonding, etc.

Anatomy & Physiology - Provides coverage of general terminology and

anatomical structures and systems.

Upper Division Nursing Curriculum

Pharmacological Dimensions of Health Care Pathophysiology Caring for Populations in Acute Care Settings: Adult Health I Adult Health II Nursing Research and Theory Caring for Populations with Unique Needs: Community Health Mental Health Needs Maternal and Womens Health Pediatrics Nursing Leadership Perspectives Senior Practicum ELECTIVES Spirituality in Health Care Global Health Care Issues Nursing Seminar I Nursing Seminar II Nursing Seminar III Nursing Seminar IV

Department of Nursing Resources

Academic Specialist - Identifies students and establishes an
educational plan based on an assessment of the students performance. Monitors progression throughout the program. Makes recommendations as needed.

Information Resource Specialist - teaches students the

benefits of using simulation in decision making. Also this position will evaluate performance of referred students, and provide objective assessment to faculty regarding remediation of student.

Effective Comprehension Strategy Specialist - provides

additional resources to students that are identified as risk. This specialist will assess students and provide a plan designed to assist students with reading comprehension.

Content Mastery Enhancement Sessions, - strategy that

has been implemented in supplemental instruction which include virtual clinical excursion exercises, campus learning center, open clinical laboratory hours, and instructor-led tutorials.

Department of Nursing Resources continued

Mentor Mentee Program - implemented in Fall 2008 in which students are assigned to faculty mentors to help identify strengths and weaknesses on the HESI Specialty standardized exams and strategies will be addressed. Nursing Learning Academy - implemented in Spring 2009, a faculty led workshop developed to present material relative to course content. Student Nurses Association (SNA) SNA mentors the professional development of future nurses and facilitates their entrance into the profession by providing educational resources, leadership opportunities, and career guidance. FSU Chapter Highlights for the year: Year Round School Supply Drive Relay for Life

Biggest Looser Contest Operation Wake Up

Southeastern North Carolina Nursing and Research Center

The $10 million building will be located on east campus near the Charles W. Chesnutt Library. A modern three story instructional and research facility including 11 classrooms, 3 labs of 36 beds, computer lab, student and faculty lounges, 36 offices, 3 conference rooms as well as meeting and breakout facilities. Fayetteville State University is proud to continue laying the foundation for excellence in nursing care.

Student Spotlight
Holly Rodriquez, Amber Hampton, and Heather Criner "In partnership with Fayetteville State University, the Hoke County Schools Student Support Services Department will provide clinical placements for three Community Health Nursing Students. They will complete an eight week clinical rotation with our school nurses." -Hoke County Publication. Our students will also have the opportunity to work along with Ms. Wilburn, National Certified School Nurse, new to Hoke County Public Schools.

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