What
do I do first?
If you have not done so already, you must apply to the
college and become a student at the college. On the application,
be sure to state your intention to study nursing. If
you have attended another college in the past, you will
need to ask for a transfer application and fill out requests
for transcripts from the prior institutions. Remember,
you will receive your degree from the College of Staten
Island and you will need to meet all its degree requirements.
Be sure to attend orientation and become clear on the
expectations of the college. CSI maintains a wonderful
website for prospective students at CSI. You will find
most of what you need, including applications, right
there: CSI
Undergraduate Admissions
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How
do I register?
After Admission to the College - You will need to register
for classes. Reading all the materials carefully and
following the advice below may help reduce the stress
and frustration that seems to pop up at these times.
You will have a registration date.
Pay attention to your registration date, you cannot register
before that date, BUT you should receive advisement and
have your registration block removed before that date.
It will be very important for you to receive your academic
advisement from nursing advisers right from the start.
This will help you avoid taking the courses which will
not help you move toward your nursing goals. You must
see a faculty member to remove the "nursing block" which
allows you to register. You cannot register until your "nursing
block" is removed by a nursing advisor. Give yourself
adequate time to see a faculty advisor prior to your
day of registration. Doing this early will increase your
chances of getting into the desired classes and sections.
Do not wait until your assigned date to get this done.
Faculty office hours are posted outside 5S-213
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What
is the pre-clinical sequence?
The four prerequisite courses (13 credits) are:
BIO 150 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
ENG 111 Communications Workshop
PHL 130 Introduction to Ethics
PSY 100 Psychology
Students must have a minimum cumulative average of 2.5
in the prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of C
in Biology 150 to be considered for admission to the
clinical phase of the Nursing program (NRS 110). There
are no substitutions for the four pre-clinical courses,
except for courses deemed equivalent by the registrar.
Admission to the nursing program is competitive and applications
with lower than a 2.5 cannot be considered. See college
catalog for complete information and additional admission
requirements.
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When
can I take NRS 110?
Students who:
- Are in the semester in which they are completing
the pre-clinical sequence
- Have completed one semester of classes (residency)
at CSI (one or more credits)
- Have taken or are planning to take one of
the Pre-Admission Examinations
- NLN Pre-Admission RN Exam (NLN PAX-RN) OR
- SAT I and SAT II BIO
- Complete a NRS 110 Application (Online)
- Submit all required documentation (health and pre-admission
test scores) by the deadline
- Meet all academic requirements (see college catalog)
May apply
Students must complete an application for admission to
NRS110, the first clinical nursing course. See the college
catalog or the CSI brochure for the requirements. Be certain
to monitor your progress through the pre-clinical courses
with your nursing advisor. You are considered a pre-clinical
nursing student until you enter NRS110. Applications become
available twice a year. Watch for the announcement postings
on nursing website for the dates when Nrs110 applications
will be accepted. You must submit the application and check
the status of your application online.
Students
who do not submit the required physical forms to the Health
Center or have not submitted Pre-Admission Exam scores
by the required date will not be considered for acceptance
into the Nursing Program.
You will need to register online or in person after receiving notification of
acceptance.
No one is permitted to register for NRS110 prior to the meeting of the faculty
committee on NRS110 Admissions (January and June).
Clinical experiences are provided at health care agencies in Staten Island, Brooklyn,
and Manhattan. Accept the reality that not everyone will be able to get his/her
preferred placement. Work with classmates, form car pools or travel groups, and
if you have specific needs work with each other to find solutions. If this is
not possible you may need to consider delaying your progress.
You may access the packet of Nursing 110 Application forms here online. They
will only be accepted twice a year at designated times. All items in packet are
important. Be sure to read all documents and directions carefully. Continue to
look for new postings, announcements and information in Marcus Hall and CSI bulletins.
Good Luck.
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How
do I survive registration when I cannot get a class?
Plan to be flexible and make the needed arrangements
to take sections that are available. If you need special
permission to take a course, this is called a "waiver".
Review this request with a faculty advisor, if the request
is possible and appropriate, complete a GREEN WAIVER
REQUEST FORM. Have the advisor remove the nursing block,
sign the waiver request form and bring it to 5S-213.
Dr. Farren or Dr. O'Donnell will review the request and
if it is approved, will enter permission on the computer.
It may take a few days, so again, do not wait until the
last minute.
LAST BUT NOT LEAST- PAY YOUR BILL ON TIME. The College cancels sections that
appear under-enrolled, after students have been dropped for non-payment of tuition.
Once this happens the class is gone.
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How
can I stay on target?
Do not listen to rumors. See a nursing advisor and consult
the college catalog for information. Tackle your pre-requisites
as soon as possible - you may need to take a preparatory
course prior to the required pre-requisite. Find out
early so you can adjust your timetable.
Read all handouts and follow directions. Use the resources
made available by the college; there are numerous services
available to you, including academic tutoring and academic
and personal counseling. Attend the new student orientation;
find out about all the student services and use them.
Understand your responsibilities as a student, e.g. finish
your CLUE credits early. Check out the college website
current students page and learn about campus life.
Once in the nursing program, become active and involved.
Join the Nursing Club, use the resources in Marcus Hall,
especially the Nursing Student Resource Centers (5S-119,
121).
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