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Practical Nurse Program Application Available Nov 1st.
Books & Supplies
Textbooks may be purchased at the University Bookstore located at the Pond Student Union - Building #14. Typically, the textbooks for the entire program are purchased at the beginning of the first semester in a box set. Costs for the box set are approximately $1100 to $1200. A shipping charge will be added for mail orders. See the bookstore’s website for more information on purchasing or reserving books or for refund policy information. Please remember to save your receipts – they are often required for grants, and may be required if a new edition of one of your textbooks is released during the program.
Computer
The coursework includes both on-line and in-class components. This requires the student to have a laptop for use during class, as well as an ISU Computer Account. The recommended minimum laptop configuration is as follows:
| Component | Recommended Configuration |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor T5500 (1.66GHz) |
| Memory | 2GB |
| Hard Drive | 80GB |
| Optical Drive | CD-RW / DVD |
| Wireless | 802.11b/g |
| Ethernet | 1Gb |
| Battery life | 3-4 hours |
| Warranty | 3 year |
| Operating System | Windows Vista Home Premium |
| Office Suite | MS Office Professional 2007 |
| DESCRIPTION | APPROXIMATE PRICE |
|---|---|
| ISU Computer Account | $35.00 |
| Malpractice Insurance (clinical practicum) | $15.00 |
| Physical Examination/Immunizations (completed prior to first semester) | $250.00 |
| Lab fees (Due at Fall semester registration fee payment) | $160.00 |
| Validation Testing Fees | $70.00 |
| Uniform Package (Uniforms will be required for clinical. Uniforms are purchased in a package deal from a local vendor. Items such as stethoscopes, penlights, etc. can also be purchased at this time. Date/time for fittings and purchase will be announced. |
$200.00 |
Optional The PN Program is located at the Continuing Education Building at South 8th Avenue. No parking pass is required at this location. However, to park on main campus, a Parking Pass for General Lots may be required. Costs are $55.00/year or $40.00/semester. |
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| APPROXIMATE TOTAL - FALL SEMESTER | $730.00 |
APPROXIMATE TOTAL EXPENSES - FIRST SEMESTER $1280.00
SECOND SEMESTER - Spring
| DESCRIPTION | APPROXIMATE PRICE |
|---|---|
| Computer Lab fees | $35.00 |
| Lab fees (Due at Spring semester registration fee payment) | $320..00 |
| Validation Testing Fees | $25.00 |
Optional A tradition in nursing includes the purchase of a graduation pin. The pins will be ordered in the Spring Semester, to be presented upon graduation in the Summer. Pin prices range from $50.00 to $475.00, depending on the style and preference. |
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| APPROXIMATE TOTAL - SECOND SEMESTER | $380.00 |
1/2 SEMESTER - SUMMER SESSION
| DESCRIPTION | APPROXIMATE PRICE |
|---|---|
| Computer Lab Fees | $30.00 |
| Validation Testing Fees | $150.00 |
| State Board of Nursing Field Trip | $125.00 |
| NCLEX State Board Examination | $275.00 |
| Lab fees (Due at Summer semester registration fee payment) | $ 320.00 |
| Malpractice Insurance (clinical practicum) | $15.00 |
| Parking pass - (one semester fee for General Lot) (optional) | $(25.00) |
| Graduation Application fee for first Certificate/Degree | $20.00 |
| Graduation Pin (School Pin - optional) | $(50.00) |
| APPROXIMATE TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES - SUMMER SESSION | $935.00 |
APPROXIMATE TOTAL EXPENSES - SUMMER SESSION $935.00
APPROXIMATE TOTAL BOOKS, UNIFORM, SUPPLIES - ENTIRE PROGRAM $3,245.00
ISU tuition and insurance is not included in the above listed fees.
Anticipate additional expenses associated with this program:
Academic courses as part of pre-requisites;
Transportation, parking, child care, housing.
You must check your class schedule to determine textbooks required by instructor
