Materials and Supplies
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. | -- | -- | -- |
| 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 | -- | -- | -- |
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 | ||