College of Nursing BSN Program
Summer 2008

DRAFT

READ VERY CAREFULLY.  IMPORTANT INFORMATION.

LINK TO IMPORTANT REMINDER

Pre-matriculation for the new BSN Admits (Juniors) has been scheduled for May 21-23, 2008 this will include the pre-admission test on May 21st.

You will be receiving a letter in the mail with further details.

Contact Ms. Linda Calhoun (501-686-6516) or

Mildred Knight (501-526-7856) for more information.

Link to Prematriculation Letter from Ms. Calhoun

ASSIGNED REGISTRATION TIMES WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED.
STUDENTS WILL BE ALLOWED TO REGISTER ONLY AT THEIR ASSIGNED TIMES.

Your tuition and fees are due on May 28th at Registration. 

We have NO payment plan!!!

Make your financial plans ahead of time.

HESI PRE-ADMISSION TEST (Required Activity)
Little Rock--May 21, 2008, Contact Ms. Linda Calhoun (501-686-6516) for more information.
Hope --May 22, 2008 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm -Contact Ms. Jujuan English or Mrs. Lloyd in Hope at (870-722-8133) for more information.

The $36.75 fee for this exam will be included in the fees assessed at registration.

CAR POOL REQUEST

The car pool request form is due no later than April 15, 2008.  This is for students living outside of Pulaski county only.

ID PICTURES
All entering Little Rock campus students will have their ID pictures made on May 21st following the HESI exam.  Hope campus students will have their ID pictures made the day of registration at 10 AM.  This is the picture that will appear in the yearbook and in the class composite that will be distributed to faculty members.

This does not obligate you to purchase a yearbook.  On the UAMS campus, the cost of the yearbook is contained in your registration fee if you are a full-time student.

ATTN Hope Juniors:

Registration for the Hope students is scheduled for-11 AM-12 Noon on Wed, May 28, 2008...but you need to be here by 10am to get your ID pictures made. Go to Creative Services (G-level of Ed2) by 10am...Ed2/B104 to get them made. 

TB SKIN TESTS
TB skin tests will be placed Wednesday, May 28, 2008 and read on Friday May 31, 2008.  A representative from Student-Employee Health will be present to place your TB skin test.  You must have this done before you can complete the registration process.  If you have had a skin test within the past two months, you will need to bring a copy of those results to become part of your file.  The verification MUST be signed by the health official who administered the test and include the date you had the test done. 

HEPATITIS B VACCINE
All students must have the Hepatitis B vaccine series.  If you have already had the series of three (3) immunizations, then send proof to the Registrar's Office by May 23, 2008.  If no proof is sent, then you will be immunized at Registration with the first of a series of three vaccine injections.  There is no charge for the injections.  After the injection, students will be checked for a reaction requiring a 20-minute waiting period.

IMMUNIZATIONS
Each student must send immunization information with their Physical Examination Form to Student Employee Health (address on the top of the physical form) verifying that he/she had received the immunization for  Tetanus Diphtheria,  and Measles, Mumps, Rubella and *Hepatitis B.  Call Student Employee Health at (501) 686-6565 with any questions concerning immunizations. You will not be allowed to register if there is not a completed physical form on file for you. 

*(Student Employee Health and the Registrar's Office will each need a copy of the Hepatitis B immunizations and the TB skin test results.  Please provide two copies of these proofs--one for each of your files.)

HOUSING AND PERSONAL HEALTH INSURANCE
Go to the UAMS Residence Hall site www.uams.edu/studentlife for housing applications.

In order to register for classes in the College of Nursing students will be required to show proof of current major medical coverage (e.g., insurance card or a policy showing current coverage)  OR purchase UAMS health insurance coverage; information concerning that coverage can be found at www.uams.edu/studentlife.   No one will be allowed to register for classes, and therefore attend classes unless evidence of  health insurance coverage is provided.

Student Activities will forward information to you about the personal health insurance required for all UAMS students.  Health insurance is to be paid by separate check at registration.  If you are already covered, you will have to provide a copy of your proof of insurance.

Please direct all questions concerning insurance to:

UAMS Student Activities and Housing:  (501) 686-5850

Costs for meals in the UAMS cafeteria will be between $6 and $7 per meal.  Students who display UAMS ID badge will receive a 20% discount.

PARKING DECALS
Parking decals must be obtained from the UAMS Department of Public Safety for parking in the gravel lots--first decal is free, any additional are at a small cost .  There is also free parking in the War Memorial Stadium parking lot with free bus shuttle service from 6 AM - 7:30 PM weekdays only.  Contact UAMS Public Safety for information about evening parking lots and rates. (501-526-7275) 

FINANCIAL AID
If there are any questions about financial aid, they should be directed to:

UAMS Office of Financial Aid
Phone:  (501) 686-5451

It will be necessary for those students who are receiving aid to sign papers at Program Orientation the afternoon after registration.  A representative from the Financial Aid office will be there with the necessary forms.

TUITION
Tuition is $187 per hour for an Arkansas resident and is due in full at registration.

LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE
Long-term disability insurance is required for all students in the program.  In order to facilitate the coverage and provide a lower cost to students, a blanket long-term disability policy will be utilized.  The cost for this policy is $57.75 per year and will be assessed at registration.

MALPRACTICE INSURANCE
Malpractice Insurance is required for all students in the program.  In order to facilitate the coverage and provide a lower cost to students a blanket malpractice policy will be utilized.  The cost for this policy is $16.00 per year and will be charged along with your tuition.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK
The cost for this is $36.75 and will be assessed at registration.

TECHNOLOGY FEE, LAB FEE, &  MENTAL HEALTH FEE
The technology fee of $39.38 (assessed to all  BSN students), $26.25 lab fee (assessed to all  BSN students), and the mental health fee of $68.50 (assessed only to Little Rock students) are included in the the fees collected at registration.

CPR CERTIFICATION
All students in the College of Nursing are required to complete CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation).  We do not accept ACLS certification. If CPR certification expires BEFORE MAY 2008, you must be RECERTIFIED.  Students will NOT be permitted to enter a clinical course if your certification is not up to date.  Below is the list of the ONLY CPR classes we will accept:

American Red Cross—Professional Rescuers Course—Good for one (1) year
American Heart Association—Health Care Provider Course—Good for two (2) years

BOOKS AND COURSE SYLLABI
Course syllabi will be linked from the summer schedule.  The course syllabi will inform you of the exact titles and editions of textbooks that are required.  Textbooks can be purchased on-line.  You will need to have your books and syllabi by Wednesday afternoon, May 28, 2008.

UNIFORM AND SHOES (to be updated)  DO NOT PURCHASE ANYTHING AT THIS TIME.
Students will be required to have a uniform.  You will need a lab coat immediately and full uniforms by MONDAY, JUNE 23, 2008.  White shoes free of any other color or decoration should be purchased from the store of your choice. 

EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (to be updated)  DO NOT PURCHASE ANYTHING AT THIS TIME.
See information sheet on this web site.