New Student Resources – Second Degree BS in Nursing – Newark

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Congratulations on your admission to the Rutgers School of Nursing Second Degree BS in Nursing Program! 

Please contact Valeria Montoya at vm274@sn.rutgers.edu for on-boarding information

Let’s Get Started.

Classes Start on Tuesday, January 21st, 2025
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LEAP Orientation

Date: December 10, 2024
10:00am – 4:00pm

Ackerson Hall
180 University Ave.
Newark, NJ 07102

HESI A2 Information and Elsevier Course Materials Registration

Second Orientation Day: December 18, 2024
Led By Program Director

Rutgers School of Nursing strives to prepare you for a successful career in nursing. 

 A first step in this career path is passing the NCLEX-RN which secures your nursing license.  Rutgers has partnered with Elsevier to provide you with your textbooks and a multitude of resources for nursing students.  These resources assist in your coursework during the program, as well as preparing you for NCLEX success upon graduation. A representative from Elsevier will be at the December 18 orientation date to get you started in exploring these resources. 

As of Spring 2025, students who are admitted to the Second-Degree Nursing Program at Rutgers School of Nursing must take the HESI A2 Nursing Test. This test is not being used as an admission criteria at the current time. Scores will be used to determine students who may need remediation throughout the program and to determine a plan to provide them with this additional support. The fee will be waived for students admitted in Spring 2025 only. To reserve a seat for the HESI A2 Nursing Test, eligible students MUST register: https://www.prometric.com/test-takers/search/elsvr    

We will assist you with this registration and log in on the 18th.  You must bring your laptop with you to take this test and review your Elsevier resources.

Step 1

  1. Order Clinical Site Uniforms
    View Ordering Information
  2. Stethoscopes – A stethoscope is required for nursing school. The stethoscope brand that you select is a personal choice. It is recommended that nursing students purchase a “dual bell/dual head stethoscope.“

    You can purchase any stethoscope brand that you prefer or use one that you currently have at home.

    Faculty recommend (but do not require) a stethoscope from Reddingmedical.

    – Here is information on how to order: reddingmedical.com/rutgers

Step 2

Technology accounts and devices

If you have trouble setting up your accounts, please see the Student Computing page.

View the Information Technology Presentation
  •  Net ID – Activation of NetIDs may take a few days.–  If your NetID is inactive, please wait a few days and try again. 
  • Students new to Rutgers – You must activate your NetID before proceeding with many other steps on this page.

Re-enrolled students

  • NetIDs may not be activated until you have registered for Spring 2025 classes.
  • Your Net ID stays the same as your previous enrollment at the University.

 School Email **
– Important: sn.rutgers.edu is the official e-mail account for the School of Nursing, not Scarletmail. Please make sure that sn.rutgers.edu is your default email. Go to Manage email addresses. Select your “@sn.rutgers.edu” as the default email. Access your sn.rutgers.edu email at connect.rutgers.edu

**Re-Enrolled students: you may not be able to complete this step until after you are registered for Spring 2025 classes.

How to access the School of Nursing email
Go to connect.rutgers.edu
Enter your School of Nursing Email YourNetID@sn.rutgers.edu
Enter the password associated with your NetID.
Set the time zone.

  • MyRutgers Student Portal** – Students manage their student accounts and access many school services through their student portal. We call it “myRutgers,” and it is located at my.rutgers.edu.
  • **Re-Enrolled students: you may not complete this step until you are registered for Spring 2025 classes.
  • “Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)” – Each student must have their own personal computer. Chromebooks or tablets do not allow students to use the testing software fully.
  • View BYOD Suggestions

Contact the School of Nursing IT Department for assistance with any technology-related problems.

Step 3

Complete your health forms

As the first step, please complete the background check and drug testing. Steps for these are outlined in the Clinical Compliance presentation (Spring 2025).

  1. Complete Clinical Compliance Forms
    More information will be provided at orientation. As the first step, please complete the background check and drug testing.
    All students must complete their clinical clearance requirements as soon as possible.
  2. Re-enrolled students: you may not be able to upload your documents to the online platform until after you are registered for classes. Please continue to complete the steps and save your documents to upload once your NetID is activated.

    – View the Clinical Compliance presentation (Spring)
    – View the Clinical Compliance guide
    – View Clinical Compliance handout
    – RU Cleared? How Can I Check?
    Questions? clinicalclearance@sn.rutgers.edu or Clinical Clearance Voicemail – 972-972-8544
  3. Complete Student Health Forms
    – View Immunization submission instructions (pdf)
    – View Immunization website
    – COVID-19 Immunization Record Requirement for Students
    – Please make sure to upload your health documents here
    Any questions about Health/Immunization and Flu Vaccination requirements please contact  Student Health Services, via secure message through the Patient Immunization Portal with your Rutgers NETID and password.
  4. Health Insurance
    All nursing students must have health insurance.  Students who do not have their own insurance must enroll in the Student All nursing students must have health insurance.  Students who do not have their own insurance must enroll in the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP). The School of Nursing may require students to show proof of insurance at any time. If a student does not have proof of insurance, this may jeopardize continued enrollment.

Here are instructions to waive or enroll in the SHIP:

  1. Go to www.universityhealthplans.com
  2. Type in Rutgers, select Rutgers from the drop-down and click Continue.
  3. Click on the bar: Undergraduate/Graduate 
  4. Select the box: 9-digit RUID
  5. Answer the International question.
  6. This brings you to the introduction page.
  7. On the left–choose the waiver or enrollment form.
  8. You will receive a confirmation email after you submit your waiver or enrollment form.
  9. Once you have completed the enrollment form, you may choose to enroll your dependents.  On the left, on the introduction page, select Dependent Enrollment.

Step 4

Access campus services

New Admit Students: Please Use the form on this website to submit a photo. Printed ID cards will be automatically mailed to your home address 2-weeks after registering for Spring 2025 classes.

Re-enrolled Students: If you have a student ID card in good condition, and issued after March 2018, you do not have to submit a new photo. Your current ID card will be reactivated once you have registered for classes. If you would like a replacement ID, please Use the form on this website to submit a photo. Printed ID cards will be mailed to your home address 2-weeks after you have registered for Spring 2025 classes.

ID cards will be mailed to your home address, so if you need to update your home/mailing address, please visit the MyRun website.

  • Academic Support and Tutoring – View the OAS orientation presentation.
  • Parking (if you have not already completed this in Enrollment Pathway)
    Students cannot complete the parking process/request a permit until they are registered for Spring 2025 classes.
    For parking information, please visit https://ipo.rutgers.edu/dots/permits/students
  • Tuition and Fees
    – Newark Undergraduate Tuition: Newark Undergraduate Summer

    *Description of Fees:
    – NCLEX Preparation Fee- A comprehensive assessment and preparation program for nursing students to obtain their professional license. 
    – Clinical Education Fee-The clinical component of the curriculum required by the undergraduate program.
    – Electronic Health Records– Platform usage and processing of electronic health records for nursing students for clinical clearance.

    **These fees are paid at each level of the program and could vary in charges based on your level status.

Step 5

Helpful Links

Information Technology