Estimated Costs for A.A.S. in Nursing Students
Item |
Rationale |
Cost per item |
Chillicothe |
Southern |
Zanesville |
ATI TEAS Exam |
Required to apply to program. |
$65.00 |
$65 |
$65 |
$65 |
BCI/FBI Background Check |
Required to apply to program. May also be required annually. |
$65.00 |
$65 |
$65 |
$65 |
History and Physical |
Required upon admission. Must be safe and capable of performing nursing skills/ tasks. |
Variable – up to $100 (Dependent on insurance) |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Vaccines / Titers |
Required upon admission. |
Variable – up to $500 (Dependent on insurance and record access) |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Urine Drug Screen |
Required upon admission. May also be required annually. |
$30.00 to $75.00 |
$75 |
$30-50 |
Varies |
Malpractice Insurance |
Required prior to attending clinical experiences. Annual renewal. |
$35.00 (NSO) |
$40 |
$35 |
$35 |
BLS Certification |
Required upon admission. Biannual renewal. |
$35.00 to $88.00 Varies depending on location. |
$45 |
$88 |
$70 |
Uniform price per set. |
School mandated uniform required for lab and clinical attendance. |
Varies depending on location. |
$75 |
$87 |
$80 |
Shoes |
Part of uniform- Required for lab and clinical attendance. |
Avg. $75.00 |
$50-100 |
$50-100 |
$50-100 |
Additional Required Equipment (Stethoscope, watch, socks) |
Skill equipment that will be utilized throughout the program in the laboratory and clinical settings. |
$70.00 |
$50 |
$70 |
$50 |
Laptop (Must meet SON requirements) |
Required for nursing classes and secure testing. |
$1000.00 Varies depending on brand. |
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-- |
-- |
Clinical Site Cost (potential or actual) |
Varies depending on clinical site. Many have no associated costs. |
$50.00 |
NA |
KD - $40 |
NA |
Transportation Cost |
Varies depending on clinical site, vehicle type and price of gas. |
Avg. $20.00/week |
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Estimated Cost for Traditional A.A.S. in Nursing: Textbook and Instructional Materials
Term
Resource
Cost
Semester 1
Textbooks, adaptive quizzing, course resources for student success.
Estimate:
$624
Semester 2
Textbooks, adaptive quizzing, virtual sims, course resources for student success.
Estimate:
$456
Semester 3
Textbooks, adaptive quizzing, course resources for student success.
Estimate:
$204
Semester 4
Textbooks, adaptive quizzing, virtual sims, course resources for student success.
Estimate:
$158
Total Estimate for Textbooks and Instructional Materials: $1442
Estimated Cost for LPN-to-RN Advanced Placement Track in Nursing: Textbook and Instructional Materials
Term
Resource
Cost
Semester 1
Textbooks, adaptive quizzing, course resources for student success.
Estimate:
$533
Semester 2
Textbooks, adaptive quizzing, virtual sims, course resources for student success.
Estimate:
$159
Semester 3
Textbooks, adaptive quizzing, course resources for student success.
Estimates:
$135
Total Estimate for Textbooks and Instructional Materials: $827