Additional Admission Information
Test of Essential Academic Skills
All prospective students (except those with a bachelor’s degree or LPN license) must take the ATI TEAS exam as part of the application process. The score received on the TEAS will be used along with the other preadmission requirements to evaluate a student for acceptance to the school.
What is the TEAS Test?
The ATI TEAS exam is designed to assess a student’s preparedness to enter a nursing program. This multiple-choice exam contains 170 test items designed to test basic academic skills in the areas of reading, math, science, and English and language usage.
How much does the TEAS Test cost?
The cost of the TEAS test is $75.00
How do I register for the TEAS test?
You must pay for the test before registering for it. You can pay in person at office #816 on the 8th floor at Trinity East, or you can pay over the phone by calling 740-283-7455. At the time of payment, you will have the opportunity to register for a testing date.
How long does the test take and when should I arrive?
The test will take approximately 3.5 hours. You will receive more information about when to arrive.
What should I bring to the test?
You will be given additional information regarding what you should bring to the test when you schedule the test.
What if I have already taken the TEAS test?
Trinity School of Nursing will accept a TEAS test that has been completed in the past.
How should I prepare for the TEAS test?
We highly recommend that you review and prepare prior to taking the TEAS test. The 2024-2025 ATI TEAS Study Manual is available for purchase at the ATI online store (www.atitesting.com/teas/study-manual) or on Amazon. Other TEAS Study Guides are available on Amazon also.
What is a passing score?
All accepted applicants (except those with a bachelor’s degree or LPN license) must meet the minimum required score on the TEAS Test:
Minimum score – 58%
How will I get my score?
TEAS scores will be available to students immediately following the exam.
I didn’t score well on the test. Can I take it again?
If you take the test once and feel you could improve your score, you may retake the test again one time during the admission cycle. You can only take the test 2 times in any given admission cycle. You must wait at least 30 days before you can take the test a second time.
If the desired score is not achieved, it is recommended that students utilize the ATI TEAS Focused Review that is available through your account. The Focused Review will highlight areas for improvement and provide feedback to increase scores for future attempts.
What if I have additional questions?
Please contact Trinity School of Nursing Office of Admissions and Financial Aid at 740-283-7637 with any additional questions.
High School Transcript Validity
If Trinity School of Nursing or the Department of Education has reason to believe that the high school diploma is not valid or was not obtained from an entity approved to provide secondary education, the Coordinator of Student Affairs in the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid at Trinity School of Nursing will evaluate the validity of a student’s high school completion. To confirm the validity of the high school transcript, the Coordinator of Student Affairs will verify that the official high school transcript was received directly from the high school or the approved third party transcript servicer utilized by the high school. If the transcript was hand delivered, it must be received in a sealed, unopened envelope from the school. The transcript must also contain a graduation date and signature, school seal, or notary stamp. If the Trinity School of Nursing has reason to believe that the school is not an entity approved to provide secondary education, the Coordinator of Student Affairs will confirm with the relevant department or agency in the state in which the secondary school is located that the secondary school is recognized as a provider of secondary school education. Alternatively, the school can be searched for in the list of public and private institutions on the U.S. Department of Education website.
Registration Fee
A registration fee of $100 is to be paid within 30 calendar days of notification of acceptance for admission/readmission. This is refundable only in accordance with the Cancellation and Settlement Policy.
Background Check
Philosophy
Trinity Health System School of Nursing is committed to maintaining a safe environment that promotes the welfare of students, patients, employees, and the community. We believe that those that are providing direct care to vulnerable populations should be free of convictions of, or guilty pleas to, several specified disqualifying offenses. The offenses specified are those that are disqualifying offenses to employment according to Trinity Health System’s Criminal Background Screening Policy (HR. GEN. 36) and Addendum A Background Screening Grid and Addendum B Background Screening Guidelines.
Purpose
To provide guidelines for preadmission background checks for all accepted applicants. To assure the safety and well-being of patients, students, faculty, and staff in the academic and clinical environments.
1. All students accepted to Trinity Health System School of Nursing must submit fingerprints for an FBI (federal) and BCI (civilian) criminal records check completed by the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation (BCI&I).
2. Accepted applicants must complete the electronic fingerprinting background checks as soon as possible after receipt of acceptance letter.
3. The applicant must arrange a time to go to a WebCheck location in Ohio that will electronically fingerprint the applicant, and submit the applicant’s fingerprints electronically to BCI&I.
4. A list of WebCheck locations in Jefferson County is available below.
| Location | Hours | Price |
| Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (BCI & FBI) 16001 St. Rt. 7 Steubenville OH 43952 (740) 283-8600 | Monday – Friday | Both – $70 |
| Jefferson Investigators & Security Inc (BCI&FBI) 1439 Sunset Boulevard Steubenville OH 43952 (740) 283-3681 | Tues., Wed., & Thurs. | BCI – $30 FBI – $32 |
| Steubenville License Bureau (BCI & FBI) 4244 Sunset Boulevard Steubenville OH 43952 (740) 264-7228 | Monday – Friday Saturday | BCI – $40 FBI – $40 Both – $75 |
Since locations, hours, and prices may change, applicants are encouraged to call the agency directly, or verify information at the following website:
5. The applicant must request that both FBI and BCI background checks be done.
6. The applicant should identify Trinity Health System School of Nursing as the agency to receive the results (see address below). The school MUST receive the results directly from the BCI&I to be valid.
Trinity Health System School of Nursing
380 Summit Avenue
Steubenville, Ohio 43952
7. Results may take several weeks to arrive. If results have not been received by the time the program begins in August (or January for LPN to RN Advanced Placement applicants), applicant may be prevented from entering the program. No student will be permitted to begin clinical experiences until both BCI and FBI background checks have been received and evaluated.
8. When FBI and BCI results have been received, they will be evaluated by the Dean of the School of Nursing, and compared to the list of disqualifying offenses specified within Trinity Health System’s Criminal Background Screening Policy (HR. GEN 36) and Addendum A Background Screening Grid and Addendum B Background Screening Guidelines.
9. If the background check is clear, the applicant will not receive any confirmation of such, but will be enrolled in the program, pending completion of all other pre-admission and pre-enrollment requirements.
10. If a disqualifying offense is revealed within the background check, the applicant will not be allowed to enter the program. The applicant will receive a letter in the mail stating that they are unable to enroll in Trinity School of Nursing due to the results of their background check.
11. If the student has already been allowed to start the program (due to an unavoidable delay in receipt of the results), the student will not be allowed to continue in the program and will be dismissed. The student will receive a letter stating that they have been dismissed from the program due to the results of their background check.
A copy of the disqualifying offenses is available in the Admissions and Financial Aid Office upon request.
Pre-Admission Drug Screening Policy
Purpose
To provide guidelines for preadmission drug screening for all accepted applicants. To assure the safety and well-being of patients, students, faculty and staff in the academic and clinical environments.
Philosophy
Trinity Health System School of Nursing is committed to maintaining a healthy and substance abuse free environment that promotes the welfare of students, patients, employees and the community. We believe the use of illegal drugs causes harmful physical, mental and psychosocial effects, and may render an individual unable to perform the essential functions of a student nurse in a safe and competent manner.
Drug Screening Outcome
Accepted applicants with a positive result that has been verified by a Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) certified referral lab and verified by the Medical Review Officer (MRO) will be contacted by the MRO. The candidate may provide evidence of a valid prescription for the presence of the substance in his/her system to the MRO. The MRO is an expert in substance abuse; the School of Nursing will recognize the validity of the MRO’s findings.
The School reserves the right to modify these requirements to determine eligibility as prescribed by the Faculty.
1. When a drug screen reveals a negative result, the enrollment procedure will proceed.
2. In any case where a drug screen result is positive and no authorized prescription is produced to validate the presence of the drug in the individual’s system, enrollment will be denied. A certified letter will be sent to the applicant indicating the presence of a controlled substance in the urine specimen and the denial of enrollment into the program.
3. Applicants denied enrollment to the School of Nursing due to a positive drug screen may reapply for the next academic year.
Contact Admissions
All inquiries or correspondence for admission should be directed to the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid at the School of Nursing between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Phone: 740-283-7637
E-mail: [email protected]g
Fax: 740-283-7461