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8/16/2018 1 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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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

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

Entrance Interview & Direct Loan MPN

Office of Financial Aid

Financial Aid Tracking Requirements

My.Rutgers.Edu

Office of Financial Aid

Financial Aid Award, COA, Account

My.Rutgers.Edu

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

Office of Financial Aid

Thank You…

Any questions, comments, or concerns?

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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 

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2. HIV is primary care

ONE

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

[email protected]

• 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

Where to get the packet

njms.rutgers.edu/shs/immunizations

Student Health Services

Select your immunization category and packet

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

The Office of Disability

Services (ODS)

Registering for Services

Ods.rbhs.rutgers.edu

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

[email protected]

(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:

[email protected]

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: 

[email protected]  

Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram: 

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Registrar  

The link for Registrar Information may be found at:  

http://nursing.rutgers.edu/students/schedule.html