Admissions Rubrics
Admissions consideration to the Nursing programs is based on a rubric used to evaluate student performance.
Nursing A.S.
| Rubric Item | Max Points |
|---|---|
|
Academic Preparedness
|
25 |
|
TEAS Sub-Scores Areas:
Point Rubric (for each area):
|
48 |
|
First TEAS Score Used* *Only one set of TEAS test scores are used in calculating total rubric points. If the TEAS test is taken twice in one academic year, the second attempt results will be used for the scoring rubric. An addition of 2 points can be earned if only the first attempt is used for admission consideration. |
2 |
|
Relevant Coursework Courses:
Point Rubric (for each course):
|
24 |
|
General Education Grade of C or higher in each course (.25 points):
|
1 |
|
Total Max Score |
100 |
Additional notes:
- Previously admitted students who were dismissed from the program and are reapplying will be deducted 3 points from the total rubric score. Students who are reapplying are not guaranteed a seat and must meet all admission requirements.
- Gen Ed/Liberal Arts and Sciences courses may be retaken only once to achieve a higher grade and the second grade will be used toward degree completion. BIO130 and BIO132 must be completed within 10 years to meet requirements for degree completion. Two (2) points will be deducted for each attempt (repeated the course and/or withdrawal) from BIO130 and/ or BIO132.
- Tied Rubric Scores: In the event of tied rubric scores, the total adjusted TEAS test individual score will determine final decision.
Students must receive an Academic Preparedness level of Proficient in order to be considered eligible for admissions consideration.
| Rubric Item | Max Points |
|---|---|
|
TEAS Sub-Scores Areas:
Point Rubric (for each area):
TEAS First Attempt used for Admissions + 2 points |
50 |
|
High School Academic Average (minimum 85 unweighted)
|
20 |
|
Biology/Living Environment (minimum 85 class average and regents) Class Average:
Regents Score:
|
10 |
|
Chemistry (minimum 85 class average and regents) Class Average:
Regents Score:
|
10 |
|
Integrated Algebra (minimum 85 class average and regents) Class Average:
Regents Score:
|
10 |
|
Total Max Score |
100 |
Nursing (LPN to RN) A.S.
| Rubric Item | Max Points |
|---|---|
|
Academic Preparedness
|
25 |
|
TEAS Sub-Scores Areas:
Point Rubric (for each area):
|
48 |
|
First TEAS Score Used* *Only one set of TEAS test scores are used in calculating total rubric points. If the TEAS test is taken twice in one academic year, the second attempt results will be used for the scoring rubric. An addition of 2 points can be earned if only the first attempt is used for admission consideration. |
2 |
|
Relevant Coursework Courses:
Point Rubric (for each course):
|
24 |
|
General Education Grade of C or higher in each course (.25 points):
|
1 |
Bonus Points:
|
Acute Work Experience LPN is employed in a hospital setting, performing acute care at the time of applying to the LPN-RN program. Please note: Sub-acute long term care and other settings of LPN current employment are ineligible for bonus points.
To apply: Must have employer submit work experience verification letter on hospital letterhead stating hospital name, unit/floor of employment and start date as an LPN. You may use this verification template. Submit the form by the application deadline to your first choice campus:
|
5 |
|
Credit-bearing LPN Program Graduation from an accredited, credit bearing LPN Program within 5 years of application deadline. Must be verified by official transcript. |
5 |
|
Total Max Score with Bonus |
110 |
Additional notes:
- Previously admitted students who were dismissed from the program and are reapplying will be deducted 3 points from the total rubric score. Students who are reapplying are not guaranteed a seat and must meet all admission requirements.
- Gen Ed/Liberal Arts and Sciences courses may be retaken only once to achieve a higher grade and the second grade will be used toward degree completion. BIO130 and BIO132 must be completed within 10 years to meet requirements for degree completion. Two (2) points will be deducted for each attempt (repeated the course and/or withdrawal) from BIO130 and/ or BIO132.
- Tied Rubric Scores: In the event of tied rubric scores, the total adjusted TEAS test individual score will determine final decision.
Practical Nursing Certificate
| Rubric Item | Max Points | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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TEAS Adjusted Total Score
|
27 |
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TEAS Sub-Scores Areas:
Point Rubric (for each area):
|
40 |
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First TEAS Score Used Only one set of TEAS test scores are used in calculating total rubric points. If the TEAS test is taken twice in one academic year, the second attempt results will be used for the scoring rubric. An addition of 2 points can be earned if only the first attempt is used for admission consideration. |
2 |
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Relevant Coursework Courses:
Point Rubric (for each course):
|
16 |
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Work Experience Must have employer submit Work Verification Letter on company letterhead stating job title and length of employment. Email letter to reitman@sunysuffolk.edu.
|
15 |
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Total Max Score |
100 |
Additional notes:
- Previously admitted students who were dismissed from the PN program and are reapplying will have three (3) points deducted from the total rubric score. Students who are reapplying are not guaranteed a seat and must meet all admission requirements.
- BIO105, BIO130 and BIO132 must be completed within 10 years to be considered for internal/external transfer to meet requirements for certificate completion.
- Two (2) points will be deducted for each attempt (repeated the course and/or withdrawal) from BIO105, BIO130 and/or BIO132.
- Tied Rubric Scores: In the event of tied rubric scores, the total adjusted TEAS test individual score will determine final decision.
| Rubric Item | Max Points |
|---|---|
|
Biology/Living Environment Class Average:
|
30 |
|
Chemistry Class Average:
|
20 |
|
Algebra I Class Average:
|
20 |
|
Cumulative HS Average (unweighted) Class Average:
|
30 |
Bonus Points:
| Rubric Item | Max Points |
|---|---|
|
C or higher in ENG101 or ≥ 3 on AP English Language and Composition |
5 |
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C or higher in PSY101 or ≥ 3 on AP Psychology |
5 |
|
Total Max Score with Bonus |
110 |
