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The Department of Student Engagement
Rutgers School of Nursing
New Student Orientation
School of Nursing
Office of Student Engagement
• Mehtap Ferrazzano, MSW– Assistant Dean for Student
Engagement
• Mike Varano, M.B.A.– Assistant Director of Student
Engagement
• Mark Fabbi, MS– Senior Student Program
Coordinator
• Shakira Adams, MPA– Undergraduate Student Counselor
• Angelic Forde– Unit Administrator
New Student Orientation
School of Nursing
What we do . . .
• Student Advisement and Registration• Maintenance of Academic Records• Liaison to Clinical Clearance• Disability Accommodations• Scholarships and Financial Aid• Student Governance• Policy Compliance• General Resource Referral• Graduation and Special Events• Grade Grievances• Academic Integrity• Admission/Progression• Marketing/Conference Attendance/Special Events• Liaison to Student Life and Academic Services
New Student Orientation
School of Nursing
Policy Compliance
Not knowing does not excuse non-compliance!
• Policies are published in the university catalogs– Undergraduate – Graduate http://catalogs.rutgers.edu/current.shtml
• Policies also published on various university websites
• Pay special attention to the following policies:– Grading Policy– Decorum and presentation during clinicals– Minimum GPAs for progression and graduation
New Student Orientation
School of Nursing
Academic Integrity Violations• Non-Separable versus Separable Violations
• Plagiarism• Cheating• Fabrication• Facilitation of Dishonesty• Academic Sabotage• Violation of Research of Professional Ethics• Violations Involving Potentially Criminal Activity
Trends• Sharing Work• Use of electronic devices • Misuse/Lack of attention to APA style
– Poor writing skills– Lack of practice in writing
• Recording lectures without permission
New Student Orientation
School of Nursing
Disability Accommodations• All disability accommodations must be handled through the Office
of Academic Support Services
• Name: Cindy Poore-Pariseau, Ph.D., Director of Disability Services• Email: [email protected]• Phone: 973-972-5396
• Submit medical documentation of disability• Office of Academic Support Services provides a letter of
accommodation for the faculty member
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New Student Orientation
School of Nursing
Student Resources• Nursing Simulation Labs:
– Stanley S. Bergen Building
• Health Services:– 90 Bergen Street, Doctor Office Center (DOC), Suite 1750 Newark, 973-972- 8219
• Counseling Services:– Rutgers UBHC-The Student Wellness Program
• Health Insurance:– All full-time students must have health insurance– Plans available for all part-time students
New Student Orientation
School of Nursing
Student Resources• Financial Aid
– RBHS Office, Administrative Complex Building Room 1208, 30 Bergen [email protected]
• Student I.D. Cards– Medical Science Building, Room B644, 185 South Orange Ave, Newark
• Registration– Ms. Yvonne McClendon
• Parking at Rutgers University– With a Permit: Lot 1, 1A, 1B, 4A, 5, 5A, 5B, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, ACC Lot, P1, P2, P3 and
the CRC Lot
• Libraries– George F. Smith Library
New Student Orientation
School of Nursing
School of Nursing Scholarships/Financial Aid
• FAFSA – Must submit in order to be
considered for scholarships from the School of Nursing
• School of Nursing scholarships and fellowships• Awards generally made in the summer
for the following fall semester
• Applications available on our website– http://nursing.rutgers.edu/finaid
New Student Orientation
School of Nursing
Graduation – It will happen!
New Student Orientation
School of Nursing
Follow Us!
RUSON Student Engagement
@ru_engagedson
@ru_engagedson
New Student Orientation
School of Nursing
Let us know how we can assist you!
Enjoy the Rutgers Experience!!
Office of Financial Aid
• Providing students with sufficient resources to satisfy their financial need, in conjunction with legislative and regulatory requirements
• Providing the best funding sources while utilizing the most advanced technology
• Educating its students so they have tools to conduct financial matters during their tenure at RBHS as well as after leaving RBHS
• Providing service that is professional, efficient and courteous
The Financial Aid Office is dedicated to:
Office of Financial Aid
Student Financial Aid Homepage
Applying for Financial Aid
https://financialaid.rutgers.edu/
Office of Financial Aid
2018-2019 Financial Aid
Students seeking Financial Aid for the 2018-2019 Academic Year (AY)
must complete the following:
1. 2018-2019 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
2. 2018-2019 RBHS Application
3. Online Entrance Counseling
4. Online Direct Loan Master Promissory Note (MPN)
Office of Financial Aid
FAFSA APPLICATION
• Federal School Code: 002629
• All Graduate Students are Independent Students
• Parental Information is Not required on the FAFSA
www.fafsa.ed.gov
Office of Financial Aid
We strongly encourage you to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool to verify your income and wage information.
Benefits of the tool:
• The tool provides FAFSA applicants with the ability to transfer income information from the IRS to FAFSA.
• Complete the FAFSA more easily and accurately!
• Increased accuracy in awarding financial aid funds.
• Applicants selected for verification can use the tool to update their income information.
IRS Data Retrieval Tool
Office of Financial Aid
RBHS Application
• RBHS Application will
update into the system
within 2-3 business days
after the Financial Aid
Office receives your
FAFSA.
Office of Financial Aid
Available Resources for Graduate Students
• Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan
• Federal Direct Graduate Plus Loan (credit check
required)
• Private/Alternative Loan (credit check required)
• Federal Work Study
• Scholarships
Office of Financial Aid
Direct Unsubsidized Loan
• Maximum award: $20,500
• Fixed Interest Rate: 6.60%
• Interest on the loan accrues while borrower is in school.
• Borrower must complete a Direct Loan Master Promissory
Note (MPN).
Office of Financial Aid
Direct Graduate Plus Loan
• Credit check required
• Maximum award per year is the cost of attendance minus all other sources of financial aid.
• Fixed Interest Rate: 7.60%
• Interest on the loan accrues while borrower is in school.
• Borrower must complete a Direct Graduate Plus Loan Master Promissory Note (MPN).
Office of Financial Aid
Private/Alternative Loans
• Alternative loans are credit based loans.
• A co-signer may be required.
• Maximum award per year is the cost of attendance minus all other sources
of financial aid.
• Fixed Interest & Variable Interest Rates
• You must include the full school code for a private loan: 002629-23
Alternative Educational Loans are designed to bridge the gap between
available funds and school costs. These loans should be used to
supplement federal loan programs.
Office of Financial Aid
MAINTAINING GOOD CREDIT
Credit reports should be checked at least once a year. To Order Your Free Annual Credit Report:
• Visit annualcreditreport.com
• Call toll-free: 1-877-322-8228
• Mail your completed Annual Credit Report Request Form to:Annual Credit Report Request ServiceP.O. Box 105281Atlanta, GA 30348-5281
Office of Financial Aid
Federal Work Study Program
• Must demonstrate financial need as defined by the federal
government.
• Students are paid biweekly.
• Employment is up to 20 hours per week
• FWS/Community Service Hourly Rates:
Office of Financial Aid
Scholarships
• School of Nursing Website
– http://nursing.rutgers.edu/scholarships/index.html
• Scholarships are available from community, religious, business and
national organizations.
• Browse the Internet and/or library to research possible resources.
• Avoid scholarships scams.
• Scholarships may be designated to specific groups of students, based on
gender, ethnicity, religious affiliation, residence, or educational program.
Office of Financial Aid
COST OF ATTENDANCENursing Leadership
Books & Supplies $3627
Fees $1,737
Personal $2,792
Room & Board (Maintaining own residence)
Room & Board (Living w/Parents)
$16,056$2,912
Transportation $2,912
Tuition (In-State) $20112
Tuition (Out-of-State) $29160
Total (In-State)/(Living at home) $ 47,236/ $ 34,092
Total (Out-of-State) $ 56,284
*Figures are based upon 2017-2018 figures for an 8-month budget*
*12 credits per semester (24 credits total)*
*Health Insurance may be waived: www.universityhealthplans.com
Office of Financial Aid
Cost of Attendance (COA)
$47,236 (COA)
- $20,500 (Maximum Unsubsidized Loan)
$26,736 – Remaining
Grad Plus or Private Alternative Loan can be used to fill in the remaining
budget if needed.
Office of Financial Aid
Cost of Attendance (COA)
• The COA DOES NOT imply the actual cost of attending RBHS or the availability of financial assistance.
• It is intended to reflect a student’s reasonable cost of attendance. Applicants are strongly encouraged to live below the budget as much as possible.
• Financial Aid is not intended to replace employment income. It is intended to assist students with expenses during periods of eligible enrollment
• Financial aid can be awarded up to the total COA through loans and/or scholarships
• There are certain expenses that cannot be included in the COA as determined by Federal regulations. Specific examples include:
• Personal Debt – credit cards, personal loans, purchase of an automobile, etc.
Office of Financial Aid
The disbursement of loan proceeds will take place when the following occurs:
All requested materials have been returned and reviewed by the Financial
Aid Office
Completed FAFSA
Completed RBHS Application
Completed Online Entrance Interview
Completed Direct Loan MPN
Disbursement date arrives
Two Disbursements
Fall 2018
Spring 2019
For Your Information: Disbursements
Office of Financial Aid
Billing information is available online via the web portal
•Log in
•Click on the Banner Self-Service tab
•Under Student Enrollment Services, select Student Records
•Select Account Summary By Term
For Your Information: Billing
Office of Financial Aid
Direct Deposit Sign up
It is Strongly encouraged that the Rutgers Students sign
up for Direct Deposit
All students interested in receiving their refund checks via direct
deposit should complete the following directions:
Log on the their my.rutgers.edu web account
Click on the Banner Self-Service tab
Under Student Enrollment Services
Select Student Records
Select Direct Deposit Information/Update
Allow a minimum of 3 – 5 business days for funds to post to your
account and refund checks to be processed.
Office of Financial Aid
Hours:
Monday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Thursday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Phone: (973) 972-4376
Fax: (973) 235-7436
Email: [email protected]
General Office Information
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Take the HIV Specialty CoursesDarcel Reyes, PhD, ANP‐BC
What is the HIV
Specialty
• We are a specialty in addition to your selected tract
• Originally started through a HRSA grant
• Now supported by the School of Nursing
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10. HIV is global— and local
you can become a world traveler
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9. HIV care will make you a policy expert:
HIV is one of the few diseases addressed in NATIONAL POLICY
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8. HIV is population health:
The new model of healthcare in the U.S is going today
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7. HIV is more than just medical care: it is bio‐psycho‐social‐spiritual care
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6. HIV care is one of the first successful models of interdisciplinary practice and continues to be on the forefront of interdisciplinary practice
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5. HIV is cutting edge healthcare—
many of the interventions to support patient self‐management have been developed in HIV care
NURSES have been on the forefront of innovative models of care from the very beginning
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4. HIV care is challenging and innovative ‐‐‐you will never be bored! There is always something new to learn
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3. HIV care will make you marketable—
your knowledge will give you an edge over people who don’t have this training as HIV becomes integrated into primary care
TWO
2. HIV is primary care
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1. HIV providers are special, people living with HIV are special.
They will appreciate you and the work you do like no other patient.
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And another one
• Opportunities for research:
Center for Research on HIV Management in Families & Communities
Involvement in this center and expert researchers will help you develop ideas for your DNP project
The HIV Specialty Requirements
• Three Courses– Diagnosis and Management
• HIV CR SYM I DGN, CR TRM PC PR ‐ 76040 ‐ HVAD 5000G ‐001
– Historical Aspects (Policy)• HIV SYM II IRSPN TO HIV EPID ‐ 16122 ‐ HVAD 5010G ‐ 001
– Health Disparities (either the regular course or the HIV specific course)
• HIV SM II SOC DT HLT IMP HIV C ‐ 56035 ‐ HVAD 5020G ‐00W
• Half your clinical time in an HIV Practice
To Learn More about the Program:
• https://issuu.com/rutgersnursing/docs/advancing‐hiv‐nursing‐brochure2018
• http://nursing.rutgers.edu/HIV‐care/index.html
To contact me:
• Darcel Reyes, PhD, ANP‐BC
• Office: Room 848 the Bergen Building
RBHS ImmunizationsDoctors Office Center
90 Bergen St.
Suite 1750
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 972-8219
http://njms.rutgers.edu/shs/immunizations
Student Health Services
Immunizations
• Rutgers Health Sciences sets an
immunization policy based on:• CDC guidelines
• NJ State law
• SHS
• Tracks and administers immunizations
• Works together with your school to ensure immunization compliance
Student Health Services
Immunization categories…briefly
• Category 1– Clinical students
– Exposed to patients (and vice-versa)
• Category 4– Classroom
– Exposed to classmates (and vice-versa)
• Web only– Immunizations recommended but not required
Student Health Services
Immunization packet
• Fill out the packet
• Give to your healthcare provider to complete
• Upload with supporting documentation (labs, imaging) onto the portal at https://patient-rbhs.medicatconnect.com/
• Follow the directions on the portal
Student Health Services
Submitting immunization information
• Secure portal for submitting information:– https://patient-rbhs.medicatconnect.com/
• Items that need to be submitted– Forms completed by a healthcare provider
• Immunization Form
• Additional immunization documentation (lab reports, etc.)
– Mandatory Health Form completed by student online
– Immunization dates entered by student
Upload to
portal
Fill out
on portal
Enter dates
on portal
Student Health Services
Notifications
• We send emails and texts every time immunization records are updated
• Emails are sent to Rutgers email accounts
• Texts are sent to the mobile on file
• Look out for messages from [email protected]
• We may occasionally send a personalized secure message• You’ll be notified by email that you have a secure message on the portal
• Click on the emailed link to be routed to the secure portal
• Click on the messages tab to read your message
Student Health Services
Verified Compliance means that…
• All baseline immunization requirements have been met
Additional annual requirements:
• Flu shots
• An annual flu vaccination is required
• Students with severe egg allergies may request the egg-free vaccination in advance
• We run annual flu clinics in the fall
• PPDs
• An annual PPD or TB blood test is required for all students who do not have a DOCUMENTED history of a positive PPD
• We run annual PPD clinics in the spring
If you get a flu shot or PPD outside of Student Health, please
upload that documentation onto the portal
Student Health Services
Non-compliance can mean that…
A required form is missing
An immunization or titer is missing
An incorrect lab test is provided
Documentation is incomplete
If you have received an email of non-compliance and are
unclear about the reason, give us a call.
973.972.8219
Student Health Services
GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR PROGRAM!
Contact Us
Immunizations:
Phone: 973-972-7687
Fax: 973-972-0018
Find us on the web: http://njms.rutgers.edu/shs/immunizations
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The DNP Project/DNP Project Courses
Tracy Vitale, DNP, RNC-OB, C-EFM, NE-BC
Assistant Professor
Specialty Director DNP Projects/DNP Project Courses
[email protected] / 973-972-1584
School of Nursing
Optional Presentation Title
DNP Essentials
– Scientific Underpinnings
– Organizational and Systems Leadership for Quality Improvement
– Clinical Scholarship and Analytical Methods for Evidence-Based Practice
– Information Systems & Patient Care Technology
– Health Care Policy for Advocacy in Health Care
– Interprofessional Collaboration for Improving Patient and Population Health
– Clinical Prevention and Population Health for Improving the Nation’s Health
– Advanced Nursing Practice
School of Nursing
Optional Presentation Title
DNP Requirements (DNP Toolkit)
School of Nursing
Optional Presentation Title
DNP versus PhD
Table 1.0. Adapted from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2011), Introduction to Program Evaluation for Public Health Programs; White, et al., (2016), Translation of Evidence into Nursing and Healthcare; and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (2014), Key Differences Between DNP and PhD/DNS Programs.
School of Nursing
Optional Presentation Title
What is a DNP Project?
• Focus on a change, which impacts a healthcare outcome(s) either through direct or indirect care.
• Have a system (micro, meso-, or macro level) or population/aggregate focus.
• Demonstrate implementation in the appropriate arena or area of practice.
• Include a plan for sustainability (e.g. financial, systems or political realities, not only theoretical abstraction).
• Include an evaluation of processes and/or outcomes (formative or summative).
• DNP Projects should be designed so that processes and/or outcomes will be evaluated to guide practice and policy. Clinical significance is as important.
• Provide a foundation for future practice.(AACN, 2015)
School of Nursing
Optional Presentation Title
Preparing for your DNP Project
• NURS6010: Clinical Scholarship– Consider Phenomenon of Interest
– Start networking
– View School of Nursing Faculty Profiles
– DNP Experience Hours
• NURS6030: DNP Project Planning and Development– Refine topic to include clinical question
– Proposal Part 1 (Background/Significance; Problem; Aims & Objectives; Review of Literature)
– Proposal Part 2 (Methodology; Anticipated Outcomes)
• NURS6982: DNP Project Implementation (**IRB Approval)– Implementation of Project
– Writing of Results, Discussion, Implications, Sustainability
– Dissemination Plan
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School of Nursing
Optional Presentation Title
DNP Experience Log
School of Nursing
Optional Presentation Title
Key Players• You!
• DNP Project Chair– RUSN Faculty Member. Main project advisor, clinical expert, mentor. Must
have a terminal degree.
• DNP Project Team Member(s)– Must have terminal degree. Agrees in writing to support, advise, evaluate,
and attend related project activities.
• DNP Project Courses Faculty Members– Guides the student through the logistics of writing a DNP Project Proposal
suitable for IRB.
• Specialty Track Director
• Specialty Director – DNP Projects
• Administrative Support Personnel
School of Nursing
Optional Presentation Title
Types of Projects
• Quality Improvement Projects: efforts to improve services to impact a health outcome.
• Healthcare Delivery Innovation: examining, developing, implementing, evaluating, new methods for the approach to screening, referral, or disease management
• Healthcare Policy Analysis: working to evaluate the historical context of policies to ensure that they are congruent with needs.
• Program Development and Evaluation: planning, implementing, and evaluating programs that improve health and impact health outcomes
• Systematic Review*: methodical evaluation and appraisal of evidence to arrive at a synthesized conclusion. All systematic review projects require completion of skill training, approval prior to Project Planning, and must demonstrate the minimum DNP Project Requirements.
School of Nursing
Optional Presentation Title
Examples of DNP Projects• Education of Oral Health Care Professionals Relative to Childhood
Obesity Screening and Counseling in the Dental Office by Pediatric Nurse Practitioners: An Interprofessional Pilot Project
• Barriers and Facilitators to Sustaining Quality Improvements in Nurse Sensitive Indicators in the Acute Care Setting: A Qualitative Study
• The Barriers, Facilitators, and Effectiveness of Diet Modification Strategies in Pre-Diabetic Adults for Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes: A Mixed Method Systematic Review
• Implementing a Skin Cancer Risk Assessment Screening Tool in Primary Care
• The Use of Controlled Dangerous Substance Tools by Advanced Practice Nurses in New Jersey
• Sex Education in the Mosque: An Evidence Based Approach to Prevent HIV, STDs and Pregnancy
• A Study Evaluating Depression Screening Compliance of Type II Diabetes Mellitus Among Care Providers in a Primary Care Setting
• Utilization of Youtube as an Adjunct to Nurse Anesthesia Education
School of Nursing
Optional Presentation Title
Set yourself up for Success!• EndNote• Microsoft Word
– Table of Contents– Creating Tables– Use of Headings
• APA Format– In-text Referencing– Reference List– Appendices
• Cloud account• Know the Medical Librarian• Rutgers Writing Center• Faculty Connections• Preparation for 3 P’s! (Paper, Presentation, Poster)
School of Nursing
Optional Presentation Title
References
• American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). (2006). The essentials of doctoral education for advanced nursing practice. Retrieved from: http://www.aacnnursing.org/DNP
• American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). (2015). Current issues and clarifying recommendations. Retrieved from: http://www.aacnnursing.org/DNP
• Rutgers University. (2018). DNP project requirements. Retrieved from: http://nursing.rutgers.edu/students/DNP-Toolkit/index.html
Relevant Laws
• Title II of the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008
• Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Purpose of the Office of Disability Services (ODS)
• Provide Access through
Reasonable accommodations such as:
• Academic adjustments
• Auxiliary Aids
• Modification of architectural barriers
Categories of Disabilities include:
*Physical *ADD/ADHD
*Psychological *Sensory
*Autism Spectrum *Learning
Steps to Access Services: Step 1
• Complete and submit the Registration Form from
ods.rutgers.edu. Upon completion of this form, you will
receive a confirmation email of your submission. Note: if you
do not receive a confirmation of your registration form within 3
(three) business days, please call my office at 973-972-5396
or send an email to me at [email protected]
Steps to Access Services: Step 2
• Schedule an intake meeting
Upon receipt of the registration form, a representative
from ODS will contact you to schedule an intake meeting
with me. This meeting can take place in person, by
Skype, or by phone.
Steps to Access Services: Step 3
• Submit appropriate documentation
On or before your intake meeting, please submit the
appropriate documentation that meets ODS guidelines for
your disability, by any of the following methods:
– Uploading your documentation to
https://ods.rutgers.edu/students/documentation-submission
– Sending an email to: [email protected]
– Faxing to 973-972-7596
– Bringing the documentation to your appointment
• You can read about ODS documentation guidelines at
https://ods.rutgers.edu/students/documentation-guidelines
Steps to Access Services: Step 4
• Upon completion of your intake, ODS will then review
your documentation as well as the information collected
during your interview. You will receive a response in a
timely manner with one of the following application
statuses:
Reasonable Accommodations Approved or
More Information Needed or
Accommodations Not Approved and Why
Questions?
• Please do not hesitate to contact with any questions you have
or for any clarifications you may need.
Cindy Poore-Pariseau, Ph.D.
Director, Disability Services
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Science
65 Bergen Street, Suite 1441,
Newark, NJ 07107
(V) 973-972-5396
(C) 973-640-0058
(F) 973-972-7596
ods.rbhs.rutgers.edu
YOUR LOGO HERE
Cindy Poore-Pariseau, Ph.D.
Director, Disability Services
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
Rutgers University
65 Bergen Street, Suite 1441
Newark, NJ 07107
(V) 973 972 5396
(C) 973-640-0058
(F) 973-972-7596
Email:
http://ods.rbhs.rutgers.edu/
Our Mission
The Office of Disability Services is dedicated to the philosophy that all Rutgers University students are assured equal opportunity, access and participation in the University’s courses, programs, activities, services and facilities. We recognize that diverse abilities are a source of strength, empowerment, and enrichment for the entire university community and we are committed to the elimination of physical, instructional, and attitudinal barriers by promoting awareness and understanding throughout the university community.
Our Vision
The Office of Disability Services at Rutgers strives to become a model program for students with disabilities in higher education. We are committed to developing a comprehensively accessible and universally designed University that nurtures the full participation and c o n t r i b u t i o n o f e v e r y individual. Our team strives to provide the necessary tools, resources and supports for individuals with disabilities to become responsible decision-makers and self-advocates in charge of their own future. We envision a campus community where all individuals are welcomed, valued, and encouraged to be contributing members.
Welcome to the Office of
Disability Services
RBHS
The Office of Disability Services
(ODS) is committed to providing
equal educational opportunity for
persons with disabilities in accord-
ance with the Nondiscrimination
Policy of the University and in
compliance with Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section
508 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1998, and with the Americans with
Disabilities Acts, as Amended in
2008
5. To receive your
accommodations every semester:
A.Obtain your Letter of
Accommodations from your
ODS coordinator by
submitting the LOA Request
Form https://
webapps.rutgers.edu/student
-ods/Forms/LOA
B.Meet with your professor
privately, provide your LOA,
and discuss your classroom
accommodations. (Note to
Dental students: meet with
academic affairs instead of
professors)
C.If you are receiving the
following accommodations,
submit your request forms as
early in the semester as
possible:
Exam Accommodations
Note taking servicesAlternative
Course MaterialsASL/CART Services
Accessible ParkingAccessible
Transportation Request Form
Certification for Parking
Additional Parking Request
Accessible Table/Chair Request
Assistive Technology
Documentation may be submitted by any of the following methods:
A. Uploading your documentation (https://ods.rutgers.edu/students/documentation-submission) B. Sending an email to: [email protected]
C. Faxing to 973-972-7596 ATTN: ODS
D. Bringing the documentation to your appointment
4. Upon completion of your intake, ODS will review your documentation. Students will receive a response in a timely manner with one of the following application statuses:
A. Reasonable Accommodation Request Approved
B. More Information Needed
C. Application Not Approved
Requesting Services for
Documented Disability
Following are the steps you will
need to take in order to request
and receive services for your
documented disability
1. Complete and submit the Registration Form at https://webapps.rutgers.edu/student-ods/forms/registration
Upon completion of this form, you will receive a confirmation email of your submission.
2. Schedule an intake meeting Upon receipt of the registration form, a representative from ODS will contact you to schedule an intake meeting with your assigned ODS coordinator. Your coordinator will be your direct point of contact with our office. This meeting can be done in person, by Skype, or by phone.
3. Submit appropriate documentation On or before your intake meeting, please submit the appropriate documentation that meets ODS guidelines for your disability (https://ods.rutgers.edu/students/documentation-guidelines)
IT Services
http://nursing.rutgers.edu/technology/student-computing.html
Library Services
Visit the Rutgers Smith Library website for more information about our resources and services:
https://www.libraries.rutgers.edu/smith
Contact Sarah Jewell to set up a one‐on‐one session:
Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram:
https://www.facebook.com/RutgersHSL/
https://www.instagram.com/rutgershsl/
Registrar
The link for Registrar Information may be found at:
http://nursing.rutgers.edu/students/schedule.html