Frequently Asked Questions
Admission
What are the application acceptance dates for the nursing programs?
Review the current application submission dates.
Does Seminole State have a waiting list?
Seminole State does not keep a waiting list. Students who are not accepted to a program must re-apply. A selection criteria for the RN and LPN programs is used. The criteria can be found in each program's information packet.
I have taken some or all of my prerequisites at another institution. Can I apply to Seminole State's nursing programs?
Yes, but you must follow Seminole State's admissions procedures. All outside transcripts must be evaluated by the College's Records Office before you apply to a Seminole State nursing program.
I have a bachelor's degree or higher. Do I still have to take the prerequisite courses?
All students applying to Seminole State's nursing programs must complete all of the admissions requirements. Review the admissions procedures for more details.
I submitted my transcripts and waited eight to 10 weeks for the evaluation, but I do not see any courses. What can I do?
Effective June 2010: Due to increased enrollment at Seminole State, the Records Office will wait to evaluate a student's transcript until after he or she enrolls in courses at the College. Students who do not plan to take courses at Seminole State outside of the Nursing Program will have their transcripts evaluated when they submit their nursing application (prior to the application committee review).
If you still have questions, check with the Admissions Office to ensure that you have successfully completed the College's entry requirements. You should also check your MySeminoleState account for any missing transcript holds.
I attended an information session but cannot find my nursing application. Can I get a new one?
Your attendance at the information session is good for one year. To get a new application, e-mail the following information to the Nursing Admissions Office:
- Your full name
- Your Seminole State student ID number
- The month you attended the information session
- The campus where you attended the information session
- The application you are requesting, as well as the program and year you wish to attend
- Your mailing address
I am enrolled in another Associate in Science degree in Nursing (RN) program and would like to transfer to Seminole State. How do I transfer from my current school to Seminole State's RN program?
Transfer students are accepted on a space-available basis and must meet the same admissions criteria as new nursing students. The transfer application packet must be submitted by the deadline date listed in the packet. Admissions criteria can be found in the Generic RN information packet.
Program Schedules
What are the hours of the Generic RN Day Program?
Student schedules will vary each term. Lectures and labs will be held throughout the week from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Days on which students have clinicals can start as early as 7 a.m. and last eight to 10 hours. Weekend clinicals are possible. Students will be scheduled for lectures, labs and clinicals three to six days a week.
What are the hours of the Generic RN Evening/Weekend Program?
Student schedules will vary each term. Lectures and labs will typically be held throughout the week from 5 to 9:30 p.m.; however, lectures and labs can start as early as 3 p.m. Clinicals are held on Saturdays and/or Sundays, start as early as 6:30 a.m., and last eight to 10 hours. There is the possibility of having weekday clinicals (starting as early as 6:30 a.m.). There are some mandatory day activities that students must attend, such as hospital orientations, Board of Nursing meetings and more. Students will be scheduled for lectures, labs and clinicals three to six days a week.
What are the hours of the RN Career Transition Program?
The RN Career Transition Program is a hybrid program, with some courses conducted online and others offered in a traditional, on-campus environment. Student schedules will vary each term. During the first term, students will come to campus approximately one day each week. All other course content will be completed online. The second and third terms include one online course and one on-campus course. Students will complete the online requirements, attend class one or two days a week and attend clinicals one or two days a week. The last term of the program consists of clinicals, online components and some on-campus requirements.
What are the hours of the Practical Nursing (LPN) Program?
Student schedules will vary each term. Lectures and labs will be held throughout the week from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Days on which students have clinicals can start as early as 6:30 a.m. and last eight to 10 hours. There is the possibility of a weekend clinical. Students will be scheduled for lectures, labs and clinicals four or five days a week.
What are the hours of the Nursing Assistant Program?
Day classes are held three to four days a week, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., for eight weeks. Evening classes are held two days a week, from 3:30 to 9:30 p.m., for 16 weeks.
What is the tuition cost for the nursing programs?
The nursing programs follow the same tuition cost schedule as the College. Additional costs include lab fees, uniforms, books, supplies, background checks, health assessments, and graduation and licensing fees. These fees vary for each program. Review your specific information packet for details.
Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS®, version V)
What is the Test of Essential Academic Skills?
The TEAS® contains four sections of multiple choice questions that cover:
- Reading: Paragraph and passage comprehension, as well as inferences and conclusions (40 items; 50 minutes)
- Math: Whole numbers, metric conversion, fractions, decimals, algebraic equations, percentages and ratio/proportion (45 items; 56 minutes)
- Science: Science knowledge and reasoning, biology, chemistry, anatomy, physiology, basic physical principles and general science (30 items; 38 minutes)
- English and Language Usage: Punctuation, grammar, sentence structure, contextual words and spelling (55 items; 65 minutes)
Where do I take the TEAS®?
Students can take the TEAS® at Seminole State's Assessment and Testing Office.
How can I prepare for the TEAS®?
The Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) offers a study manual and online practice assessment. The study manual is also available at Seminole State's bookstores and libraries.
My TEAS® scores are low. What can I do?
You should remediate at the STAR Lab on the Altamonte Springs or Sanford/Lake Mary Campus and retake the TEAS®. You can take the TEAS® up to three times a year, but you must wait 31 days between each retake.
Is there a fee for the TEAS®?
Yes. Please visit the Seminole State Assessment and Testing website for test fees and schedules.
I took the TEAS® at another school. Can I use those scores?
The Seminole State Nursing Program accepts TEAS® scores from other institutions. Visit the ATI website for directions on sending a TEAS® transcript to Seminole State.
Do TEAS® scores expire?
Yes. TEAS® scores are good for up to two years from the date you take the exam.
I have a bachelor's or master's degree. Do I have to take the TEAS®?
All students applying to Seminole State's nursing programs must pass the TEAS®. Minimum score requirements can be found in the information packet for your specific program.
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