SJHSON Financial Fact Sheet

ST. JOSEPH’S HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF NURSING

FINANCIAL FACT SHEET FOR NURSING SCHOOL

The following table reflects an estimate of the costs incurred by nursing students during enrollment in the Diploma- Based Nursing Program.

Potential applicants are reminded that nursing students are required to have independent transportation to clinical facilities. Public transportation is very difficult since student clinical hours are often scheduled for very early morning - sometimes as early as 6:30 AM or in the evening, occasionally until 7:00 PM.

ITEM	APPROXIMATE COST	COMMENTS
Books	$855.00-$915.00	See current list- may purchase used books if edition is the one required.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)	$90.00	Must be healthcare provider version
Child Abuse Clearance (CAC)	$10.00	Can be done on-line.
Criminal Record History Information (CHRI) FBI Check	$10.00 $35.00	Can be done on-line.
Graduation Fees: (Cap ‘n Gown, Class Pictures)	$250.00
Health Physical (Insured)	$20.00
Health Physical (Non-Insured)	Varies - may be covered by health insurance.
Drug Test	$50.00	Must use the school's vendor and have the results sent to the school.
HESI Test	$50.00
Post Graduation Fees: (RN-Licensure Exam Application, NCLEX Test Fee, Review Course)	$635.00-$800.00	RN-Licensure is $35.00 , NCLEX $200, Review Course $400
Professional Liability Insurance	$35.00	Available on line from NSO
Tuition (currently)	$25,000.00	Tuition for each semester must be paid in full before the start of the sermester.
Uniforms (Scrubs, Shoes, SJHSON Patch, Stethoscope, Hemostat, Watch with 2^nd Hand)	Varies	Uniforms $60- per set- three pieces The cost of shoes, watch and stethoscope varies
TOTAL	$27,152.00-$27,248.00