WHAT IS NEW AT TRINITY HEALTH SYSTEM SCHOOL OF NURSING?

Beginning with the Class entering in the Fall of 2008, Trinity Health System School of Nursing will be 24 months in length.  Entering students must complete specific course work as outlined in the Admission Section of this Website prior to entering the program.

PROGRAM TYPE

1. What type of program is Trinity Health System School of Nursing?

Answer:  Trinity is a 24-month hospital based Diploma School for Registered Nursing.

2.  What is the difference between a “Diploma School of Nursing” and an Associate or baccalaureate program?
 
Answer:  A Diploma School of Nursing offers a strong clinical component to Nursing Education.  Trinity offers increased clinical/patient contact hours in comparison with an Associates/Baccalaureate program.  Graduates from all three types of programs must pass the same licensure exam (NCLEX-RN) to earn the title of Registered Nurse (R.N.).  When choosing which School is right for you, investigate the NCLEX-RN pass rate for the CAMPUS not College/University as a whole that you are interested in attending.  Most hospital employers offer some type of tuition reimbursement for nurses desiring to finish his or her Bachelors or Masters Degree at little or no cost to the R.N.  An Associates Degree is not necessary for a diploma graduate to pursue a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Nursing. 

3.  What does NLNAC Accreditation mean?

Answer:  Trinity is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).  The accreditation process represents quality in education ensuring high levels of opportunity for student learning and student achievement.  Choosing a program which has achieved this prestigious accreditation status should be a consideration for prospective applicants. 

PREADMISSION INFORMATION

4. Do I meet Trinity’s preadmission requirements?

Answer:  The specific preadmission requirements can be found under the Admission tab of this Website.

5. When can I take the Nurse Entrance Test (NET) if I am required to meet that particular preadmission requirement?

Answer:  The NET is offered at the School of Nursing the third Wednesday of each month beginning October 17, 2007 and ending on July 9, 2008 from 9:00 to 12:00 p.m.  A completed Application for Admission, application fee if applicable, and all required transcripts must be on file at the School prior to an applicant receiving authorization to schedule a NET testing date. 

6.  How can I interpret my NET test scores?

Answer:  The NET primarily assesses reading comprehension and math skills.  Although the math score is an important assessment finding, a particular score is not required for admission into the program.  Applicants required to take the NET must achieve a minimum of an “Instructional Level” of reading.  This scoring correlates with a minimum of a junior high school reading level.

7.  What if my NET score falls below the required scoring?
 
Answer:  The NET can be repeated one time.  Trinity recommends that applicants secure a copy of the NET Study Guide to prepare for the test.  Applicants have the option of attempting to meet one of the other approved standardized testing options i.e. the ACT or SAT.

8. How can I prepare to meet the preadmission requirements for Trinity?

Answer:  As outlined in the Admission Section of this Website, each applicant must satisfactorily complete eight required college course equivalents prior to entering the program.  These specific courses can be found in the Admission Section of this Website.  Applicants may attend the College of their choice to complete these specific course requirements.  A Sample Course Schedule of Required College Course Equivalents is also available.

ACCEPTANCE INTO THE PROGRAM

9.  How can I be accepted into Trinity School of Nursing?    

Answer:  All accepted applicants must meet all of the required preadmission requirements outlined on this Website.

10. When will I know if I have been accepted into Trinity School of Nursing?

Answer:  Each Application for Admission is reviewed following receipt of all required transcripts/testing scores.  Providing all preadmission requirements have been met, the applicant will receive an acceptance letter.  Some applicants may receive a contingency condition related to their admission.  All preadmission contingencies must be met prior to officially entering the program. 

11.  When will I enter the program if I am accepted?

Answer:  Trinity begins a new class once a year every Fall Semester (August).

12.  What happens after I receive my acceptance letter?

Answer:  All accepted applicants have 30 days to submit a non-refundable Registration Fee of $200.00.  This amount will be credited to the first semester’s tuition statement providing the applicant enters the program. 

Trinity will hold preadmission information sessions with groups of accepted applicants in order to share pertinent information and answer any applicant questions. 

Preadmission packets are mailed to all accepted applicants in late May or early June each year.  Mandatory New Student Orientation is scheduled 10 days to 2 weeks prior to each Fall Semester’s start date.

13. Can I work while attending Trinity?     
 
Answer:  Many students work while attending Trinity.  Trinity is a very rigorous program.  If the need to work exists, working part-time with a flexible schedule is
recommended.

14.  Can I attend Trinity School of Nursing on a part-time basis?  Are evening classes available? 

Answer:  Trinity School of Nursing does not offer evening classes.
Trinity nursing courses are consecutive in sequence and are only offered once per year.   

COSTS/FINANCIAL AID

15. Is Financial Aid Available through Trinity School of Nursing?

Answer:  Yes, Trinity is a U.S. Department of Education participant in the Pell Grant and Student Loan Title IV programs.  All federal/state financial aid recipients must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) including Trinity’s School Code:  006507.  Refer to the Tuition and Fees Section of this Website for additional financial aid information. 

16. How much will I pay to attend Trinity School of Nursing?

Answer:  The Tuition and Fees schedule can be found under the Tuition and Fees tab of this Website.

LICENSURE INFORMATION

17. Will I be able to find a job as a R.N. upon graduation from Trinity School of Nursing?

Answer:  In the state of Ohio, a graduate nurse must pass the state licensure exam (NCLEX-RN) prior to working as a R.N.  90% of Trinity’s graduates are employed in the tri-state area within 9 months of graduation.

18.  What does the NCLEX-RN “Pass-Rate” mean?
 
Answer:  The NCLEX-RN Pass-Rate indicates the success of a program’s graduates on passing their R.N. licensure exam on their first testing attempt.  When considering a nursing program, prospective students should review the pass rates for the schools that they wish to attend.  When considering a school with multiple campuses, be sure to know the pass-rate for the graduates of the campus you are considering attending.   Trinity’s pass rates have exceeded both the National and State rates for more than seven years.

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