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Program Fees

All students are charged a standard fee by the University for any course with a lab component.   This fee is reflected on tuition statements. Your tuition bill will also reflect the following nursing fees.: 

STUDENT FEE SCHEDULE
St. Ambrose University Department of Nursing

CLASS

DESCRIPTION

AMOUNT

(Fees paid with tuition)

 

All Students

Yearly dues to

SSNA, IANS, NSNA*

$40.00

Nursing 160: Nursing Interventions I

 

Lab Supplies

(Save material for next lab class)

$35.00

Nursing 260: Nursing Interventions II

 

Lab Supplies

Magnetic Name Badge

(Save material for next lab class)

$40.00

$7.00

Nursing 300: Health and Physical Assessment

Lab Supply Kit

(Save material for next lab class)

$35.00

Nursing 310: Pathophysiology

HESI Test

$21.00

Nursing 352: Nursing Interventions III

Lab Supplies

(Save material for next lab class)

$35.00

Nursing 354: Nursing Interventions IV

 

Lab Supplies

(Save material for next class)

$35.00

N 460: Community Health

 

Professional Bag/Supplies

(Use supplies from previous labs)

$35.00

Juniors

HESI Test

$37.00

Seniors

HESI Test and Nursing Pin

$82.00


Additional Fees:

Additional costs will be associated with required immunizations, required student participation at an Iowa Board of Nursing Meeting, Des Moines, Iowa (Senior Year - $20-$100) and a trip to Iowa City for Progressive Nursing Student Day ($5-$10), IANS (Iowa Association of Nursing Students) Annual Convention (Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors are encouraged to attend).  Registration is $40 plus cost of hotel room, student uniforms for hospital clinical, student uniform for the community health clinical, stethoscope, sphygmomanometer (blood pressure cuff), textbooks and current CPR certification.  Personal health insurance coverage must be documented for clinical experiences.  Starting with the junior year use of an automobile will be necessary for transportation to regional clinical education sites.

Community Health Uniform:  (Underline indicates required purchase)

  • navy slacks or skirt (no jeans, no patterns, no scrub pants);
  • white blouse or shirt with a collar (Polo-style is acceptable);
  • solid navy or solid white sweater if desired;
  • dark shoes with closed toe and heel, heel not to exceed one inch; no athletic shoes;
  • neutral colored hose with skirts; neutral or dark-colored socks with slacks;
  • Department of Nursing name tag.
  • A watch with a sweep second hand is required for every clinical experience.
  • All students are responsible for providing their own blood pressure cuffs and stethoscopes.  Blood pressure cuffs must be new (with a recently dated receipt) or older cuffs must have validation that they have been calibrated recently.
Note:  All St. Ambrose University nursing students are expected to participate in the local, state and national Student Nurse Association.  The organization’s publications inform you about scholarship opportunities and hot issues in nursing. In addition, participation in these organizations will assist in developing a number of necessary professional skills.

Other Costs 

  • Uniform Cost: Allow $60-$120 depending on number of changes purchased. (Shoes also available at Uniform Den. Consult student handbook for guidelines. Effective fall 2003 all lab coats and uniforms must have an SAU logo emblem properly attached. The emblems may be purchased from the Uniform Den. The cost is $3.75 each. The Uniform Den will attach the emblem to a previously purchased lab coat for $2.) 
    Uniform Den
    1309 5th Avenue
    Moline, IL 61265
    309/762-6215
  • Progressive Nursing Day
  • State Board Visit

*National Student Nurses' Association

Faculty encourage students at the sophomore level and higher to attend the statewide student nurse convention each fall semester. Convention attendance offers students a number of learning opportunities beyond the curriculum. For example, the attendees have an opportunity for informal interviews with representatives of potential future employers.

Cost:
Registration $40
Transportation $10
1 or 2 nights at hotel $60 (based on 4 to a room)

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