Download Estimated First Semester Cost

First Semester
Nursing Student “Estimated Costs”
This is only an estimation and is provided to assist you in preparing for costs associated
with entrance into the nursing program. This information is discussed in greater detail upon
acceptance into the program and at the mandatory nursing assembly scheduled the first
week of class. Detailed information on uniforms can be found in the Nursing Student
Handbook provided on the Department of Nursing Education website.
Item
Approx. Cost
Nursing textbooks
$1,700.00 new textbook prices.
Scrub top (must be purchased from University Bookstore)
Scrub pants* (available from University Bookstore)
Lab coat or jacket* (available from University Bookstore)
White shoes
BSN patches (2) (must be purchased from University Bookstore)
Nursing Tote Pack (must be purchased from University Bookstore)
Stethoscope*
Blood Pressure Set*
Watch with second hand (preferably no leather bands)
ATI standardized testing (one time cost for two years resources)
$
7.00
$
8.00
$ 12.99
$ 10.00 - $ 50.00
$
4.00 each
$ 158.00
$ 12.95
$ 34.00
$
5.00 - $ 20.00
$ 605.46
Used textbooks available at lower cost.
Renting options also available
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
Physical exam and Immunizations
Drug Screening (info given 1 week of school)
CPR certification
st
Dependent upon healthcare
provider
$
$
40.00 - $ 69.00
40.00 - $ 70.00
$
$
37.70
18.00
BLS for Heath Care Providers
Only American Heart Association accepted
Criminal background check
WV Employer Record Check (digitally)
Federal Background Check (fingerprint cards)
Professional Liability Insurance
Immunization Tracker
Nursing Central Software
Available for $37.19
$ 20.00
$ 190.00
You will have access to the following with this software:
Davis’s Drug Guide*
Taber’s Medical Dictionary, 21st edition
Diseases and Disorders, 4th edition
Davis’s Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests
MEDLINE Journals
*Denotes items available from University Bookstore
Nursing Education Department does not have control of fluctuation of prices.
Last revised May 2015