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2018 - 2019 Catalog
Manchester, NH
Revision Date: 1/2018
Manchester, New Hampshire
Salter School of Nursing and Allied Health
670 North Commercial Street
Suite 403
Manchester, NH, 03101
Tel: (603) 622-8400
Fax: (603) 622-8218
Programs Offered
Practical Nursing
Hours of Operation
Monday - Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
8:00 am - 9:30 pm 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 9:00 am - 1:00 pm As scheduled
Accreditation & Approvals
This campus is accredited by:
Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools*
750 First Street, N.E. Suite 980
Washington, D.C. 20002-4241
Tel: (202) 336-6780
Practical Nursing Programs is approved by:
This campus is approved by:
New Hampshire Department of Education New Hampshire Board of Nursing
Division of Higher Education - Higher 121 South Fruit Street
Education Commission Concord, NH 03301
Office of Career School Licensing Tel - Nursing: (603) 271-2323
101 Pleasant Street Tel - Nursing Assistant: (603) 271-6282
Concord, NH 03301 Fax: (603) 271-6605
Tel: (603) 271-6443 www.nh.gov/nursing
Fax: (603) 271-1953
www.education.nh.gov
2 *ACICS is no longer an accreditor
recognized by the United States Dept. of
Education.
Table of Contents
Welcome 4
Mission & Philosophy Statement 5
School Information 6
Admissions Information 10
Financial Aid Information 15
Refund Policy 18
Academic Information 20
Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress 25
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act 28
Attendance 29
Student Conduct 31
Student Policies 36
Student Services 40
Grievance Policy & Procedures 44
Programs of Study 46
Practical Nursing 47
Course Descriptions 50
Practical Nursing 51
Tuition & Fees 54
2018 Academic Calendar 55
Faculty & Staff 57
Central Services Directory 58
3
Welcome
The Salter School of Nursing and Allied Health is an History
T
accredited private vocational school with a long
he Salter School of Nursing and Allied Health
history of providing career education in the fields of
was founded in1997, by Health Career
nursing and allied health. We specialize in
Training Associates, LLC, as a small
comprehensive programs that prepare our students for
post- secondary proprietary school with a
interesting and challenging positions in their chosen fields
Nursing Assistant Program. The primary focus of the
of study. The Salter School of Nursing and Allied Health
Health Career Training Associates School was a
programs are constantly reassessed so that we may
competency-based vocational program for nursing
continue to be responsive to the needs of the
students. The Practical Nursing program was developed
communities we serve. Studies done by the U.S.
in 2002 and received approval by the New Hampshire
Department of Labor indicate that the demand for
Board of Nursing in February of 2003. In July of 2007,
trained workers in these areas will continue to grow in
they gained accreditation through NLNAC (National
the future.
League for Nursing Accreditation Commission), now
called ACEN (Accreditation Commission for Education in
Today, a high school education is considered only the
Nursing). At that time, they changed the name of their
bare minimum for employment. If you want more
school from HCTA to NESPN (New England School of
than an average job, a higher-than-average salary, and
Practical Nursing) to clearly identify its purpose in the
the potential to move up the ladder of success, you
title within the organization. In December of 2009, The
need the advanced education and skills that will
New England School of Practical Nursing was
make you an above average employee.
purchased by Premier Education Group (PEG). The
name of the school was changed to The Salter School
There was a time when a college degree was the of Nursing and Allied Health and remained at the 60
only key to this success; today, the situation is Rogers Street location until February 2012. In February
different. It is not necessary to spend several years 2012, Premier Education Group relocated the campus
in college in order to be a part of one of the fastest to 670 N. Commercial Street, Manchester, New
growing career fields. Hampshire within the historic Jefferson Mill Building.
The change in location allowed the students additional
Our success is a result of the successful graduates classroom space, well-equipped labs and a pleasant
who have benefited from our programs; the history of neighborhood surrounding other schools of higher
their achievements forms the foundation on which learning.
today’s student set their goals. The administration,
faculty and staff, look forward to assisting you in
attaining your goals. We hope you enjoy your
educational experience while at The Salter School of Main and other Branch Campuses
Nursing and Allied Health. Salter College Salter School
(Main Campus) (Branch Campus)
Sincerely, 184 West Boylston St., 4 Florence St.
West Boylston, MA 01583 Malden, MA 02148
Tel:774-261-1500 Tel: 781-324-5454
American College for Health Careers
(Branch Campus)
Dr. Nicholas V. Hastain 5959 Lake Ellenor Dr.
President & CEO Orlando, Florida 32809
Tel: 407-738-4488
4
Mission & Philosophy Statement
T
he Salter School of Nursing and Allied Health The Salter School of Nursing and Allied Health
is dedicated to the provision and promotion of fosters a career advancement program, beginning with
quality, career-oriented educational opportunities basic academic skills and an opportunity for those
for Nurses through classroom participations, hands- on with existing family and/or work responsibilities to
laboratory experience, and applicable on-the-job acquire a health career education in a non-traditional
training in clinical opportunities. scheduling format, offered on various schedules.
It is our belief:
• That the courses offered be designed to provide each
participant with the knowledge and skills that will
foster successful employment in the health care field.
• That the schedule of courses be designed to offer
each participant the opportunity to choose a career
path.
• That an equal opportunity for education and
employment be afforded to each participant without
discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national
and ethnic origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability,
veteran status, or marital status.
5
School Information
Statement of Legal Control & The Salter School of Nursing and Allied Health’s
Practical Nursing program is programmatically
Governance accredited by the Accreditation Commission for
The Salter School of Nursing and Allied Health is owned Education in Nursing (ACEN) and is approved by the
by Premier Education Group, L.P. a registered limited New Hampshire Board of Nursing.
partnership in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Dr.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
Nicholas V. Hastain is the President & CEO and
Beatrice W. Bast, W. Roderick Gagne, The Elizabeth 3343 Peachtree Road N.E.
Brennan Family Trust #2 FBO of Elizabeth L. Gagne, Suite 850
The Elizabeth Brennan Family Trust #2 FBO of Philip Atlanta, GA 30326
Gagne, and Premier Education Group, GP Inc. are Tel: (404) 975-5000
limited partners. F: (404) 975-5020
www.acenursing.org
Licensing & Accreditation The Salter School of Nursing and Allied Health’s
Licensed Nursing Assistant program is approved by
The Salter School of Nursing and Allied Health is the New Hampshire Board of Nursing.
accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent
Colleges and Schools to award Certificates. The New Hampshire Board of Nursing
Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and 121 South Fruit Street
Schools (ACICS) is recognized by the Council for Concord, NH 03301
Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Tel - Nursing: (603) 271-2323
Tel - Nursing Assistant: (603) 271-6282
Accrediting Council for Independent Fax: (603) 271-6605
Colleges and Schools www.nh.gov/nursing
750 First Street NE, Suite 980
Washington, DC 20002-4223 Campus Description
Tel: (202) 336.6780
The Salter School of Nursing and Allied Health is
Fax: (202) 842.2593
located on the 4th floor of the historic Jefferson Mill
www.acics.org
building located on N. Commercial Street in the heart
of downtown Manchester, New Hampshire. The
The Salter School of Nursing and Allied Health is
building is a prominent historical brick mill that has
licensed by the State of New Hampshire
been renovated to showcase the hardwood floors,
Department of Education, Division of Higher
wooden beams and history of the mill in its heyday.
Education, Higher Education Commission, Career
The facility consists of approximately 25,000 square
School Licensing. License #SAMA-124
feet and houses 13 classrooms, two computer labs, an
N.H. Department of Education EKG lab, a Maternal/Child Health lab, phlebotomy lab,
Division of Higher Education - two private patient rooms, and three open nursing
Higher Education Commission labs/ classrooms. Our campus also has a library with
Office of Career School Licensing computers for student use, a student lounge, ample
101 Pleasant Street bathroom facilities for all students, and several
Concord, N.H. 03301 administrative offices. All rooms are heated/air
Tel: (603) 271-6443 conditioned. All classrooms and labs have ample tables
Fax: (603) 271-1953 and chairs as well as whiteboards and other audio-
www.education.nh.gov visual equipment.
6Program Delivery In the event of inclement weather, delays or cancellations
will be announced through the channels/websites listed
All programs and courses offered by The Salter
below. The decision to cancel school will be made by
School of Nursing & Allied Health are offered on
7:30 am for day classes and by 4:30 pm for evening
campus and taught residentially, except for clinical
classes.
hours, which are taught at appropriate clinical sites.
Television: Channel 9 (WMUR)
Campus Hours Internet: www.wmur.com & www.wzid.com
Campus Hours of Operations Radio: WZID (95.7FM)
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 am - 9:30 pm Campus Security
Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm In compliance with the Student Right to Know
Sunday: As scheduled Security Act, Public Law 101-542, as amended by the
Higher Education Technical Amendments of 1991,
Class Schedules
Public Law 102-26, The Salter School of Nursing and
Day Classes: Monday - Thursday, 8:30 am - 2:30 pm* Allied Health provides campus crime statistics and
Evening Classes: Monday - Thursday, 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm* procedures for reporting and deterring criminal
Make-Up Hour Schedule activity. Students may secure the crime data by going
By appointment to www.ope.ed.gov/security. Click on Open the
Campus Security Statistics website, go to the state
Monday-Thursdays: 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm section and pick the school’s state, click on search at
Fridays: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm the bottom of the screen, and select the school.
Saturdays: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Students unable to access this information are advised
to see their Campus Director to obtain a printed
School Holidays & Closings copy. The following websites may be used to identify
Classes canceled for holiday observance on a Monday those persons registered as sex offenders in New
are usually made up on Friday of the same week. The Hampshire http://www.nh.gov/safety/
school reserves the right to utilize an extended day
until 5:30 pm, occasional Fridays, or even Saturdays as
make-up for snow days or other circumstances that
may require the school to cancel classes. Evening
classes regularly meet Monday through Thursday.
Evening classes canceled for holidays, weather, or other
reasons are generally rescheduled for Friday evenings.
For a complete listing of the school’s annual holidays,
please refer to page 55.
* The number of days that a student will attend per week differs according to the program. Clinical experience hours may be
scheduled at any time, day or evening, weekday or weekend, depending upon the needs of the clinical sites. Students are expected to
be present at least 15 minutes prior to start time. The Salter School of Nursing and Allied Health reserves the right to alter the
class schedule of hours and days of attendance as needed. When a schedule is altered, all in-school students will be expected to
adhere to the new schedule.
7The Campus Director is designated as the School’s
Orientation Title IX Coordinator to coordinate compliance with
A mandatory orientation session for new students this policy. Please contact your Campus Director to
is held prior to the start of the programs. Students raise concerns or file a complaint. All grievances or
complaints will be responded to within ten (10)
will receive advance notification of the date and time business days and will be handled directly and
of orientation. It is each student’s responsibility to equitably. Students who do not feel comfortable
become familiar with the policies and guidelines of sending a complaint to their Campus Director, or who
the school, which are contained in this catalog, official feel their complaint has not been adequately addressed
memos, and addendums. by the Campus Director should forward their
concerns to Jessica Mastrogiovanni, Executive Vice
Statement of Non-Discrimination/ President/Chief Legal Officer at the corporate offices
Affirmative Action/Equal of Premier Education Group:
545 Long Wharf Dr. 5th Floor
Opportunity New Haven, CT 086511
Tel: (203)672-2300
In keeping with its long-standing traditions and Fax: (203)672-2323
policies, the Salter School of Nursing and Allied
Health considers students, employees, and applicants Please note that submitting a false report or providing
false or misleading information in bad faith or with a view
for admission or employment, and those seeking
to personal gain in connection with an incident is
access to programs on the basis of individual merit. prohibited and subject to disciplinary sanction. This does
The School does not discriminate on the basis of not apply to reports made or information provided in
race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender good faith, even if the facts alleged in the report are
identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an determined not to be accurate. The School is committed
individual with a disability, protected veteran status, to protecting the privacy of people involved in a report
genetic information, or other protected classes as under this policy. With any report or complaint, the
required by law (including Title IX of the Education School will make reasonable efforts to protect the privacy
Amendments of 1972). interests of persons involved in a manner consistent with
the need for a careful assessment of the allegation and
The school’s policy is consistent with federal, state, reasonable steps available to eliminate the reported
conduct, prevent its recurrence, and address its effects.
and local regulations governing non-discrimination
The School prohibits retaliation against any person who
and harassment including, but not limited to Title IX exercises any rights or responsibilities under this policy.
of the Education Amendments of 1972 (as amended). Any act of retaliation may be a separate violation of this
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and policy and is subject to disciplinary action.
its implementing regulations, which prohibit
discrimination on the basis of sex in education
programs or activities operated by recipients of Academic Accommodations
Federal financial assistance. Sexual harassment of Premier Education Group does not discriminate on
students, which includes acts of sexual violence, is a the basis of disability in its programs and activities in
form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX. compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation
The Salter School of Nursing and Allied Health seeks Act, as amended and the implementing regulations
to maintain a safe learning and working environment.
(Section 504). Programs and activities subject to the
To that end, the school prohibits Sexual Misconduct,
nondiscrimination provisions of Section 504 include
which includes Sexual or Gender-Based Harassment,
admissions and recruitment, treatment of students,
Sexual Assault, and Sexual Exploitation. Conduct
academic adjustments (academic requirements,
with is also prohibited is Relationship Violence,
course examinations, and auxiliary aids), financial and
Stalking, and Retaliation against an individual for
making a good faith report of conduct prohibited employment assistance to students, and nonacademic
under Title IX. These prohibited forms of conduct services.
are unlawful, undermine the character and purpose
of the school, and will not be tolerated.
8Notice
The person responsible for coordinating our efforts to This catalog is an official publication of The Salter
comply with Section 504 is the Director of Education, School of Nursing and Allied Health. The school
Campus Director or designee. He/she is also the reserves the right to make changes or revisions
person responsible for (1) explaining to applicants and to this catalog at any time by means of official
students how to obtain information about the process addendums; make changes in courses, methods,
to secure academic adjustments, (2) receiving requests faculty, staff, provisions, or requirements
for academic adjustments, and (3) any special described within this publication as may be
accommodations required to assist in completing the deemed necessary in the best interests of the
admissions and enrollment process. school and its students, and cancel any of its
Auxiliary aids and services are available on request to courses or programs due to insufficient
individuals with documented disabilities. Salter School of enrollment.
Nursing and Allied Health does not make preadmission
inquiries regarding disabilities. The only instance when
the institution my impose screening criteria is when
admission presents a clear safety risk to self or others
and these criteria are based on actual risk assessment,
not stereotypes or assumptions.
Facilities for the Handicapped
The Salter School of Nursing and Allied Health
facilities are accessible to the handicapped. The Salter
School of Nursing and Allied Health follow ADA
guidelines in providing reasonable accommodations for
all such applicants.
Consumer Information - The
Student Right to Know
Students can request to see the following consumer
information from the school, which is available in either
the Admissions, Financial Aid, or Campus Director’s
office: evidence of accreditation and state licensing,
the cost of attending, as well as the institution’s refund
policy (including examples of refund calculations) in the
event of withdrawal or termination, what financial
assistance is available to students and how recipients are
selected, how financial need is determined, including how
the costs for education are calculated, information
about loans, including the interest rate, the amount that
must be repaid, when repayment will begin, and the
conditions for deferment if necessary, how Satisfactory
Academic Progress is determined by the institution and
the consequences for failing to meet those standards,
information about campus security, and student
completion and placement rates. Student Consumer
Information is also available at: www.schooliya.com
9Admissions Information
Admissions Requirements • Meet with the Financial Aid Office within three
calendar days of signing the Enrollment Agreement
The Salter School of Nursing and Allied Health has and produce all required documents for full financial
an “open enrollment” policy and accepts applications packaging prior to starting school
on an ongoing basis. To ensure that only qualified • Achieve a passing score on the Wonderlic Scholastic
students are accepted into our training programs, Level Exam (SLE), which identifies an individual's
all applicants must meet the following Criteria for capacity for learning, as well as the ability to apply
Admission. All required documentation must be knowledge.
submitted to the Admissions Department before the Minimum Score Requirements:
admission process is complete. Practical Nursing 18
All applicants must:
• Meet the minimum age requirement of 18, prior to Important Notice: Students may also be required, in
the start of classes accordance with clinical site requirements, to provide
• Possess a high school diploma or GED. Official high an updated health exam, random drug screening, flu
school or GED/HiSET transcripts are required for all shot, proof of health insurance, personal liability
Practical Nursing applicants. For foreign diplomas, insurance, and immunization or titer at any time during
translation and assessment of equivalency to a U.S. the course of the program. All expenses associated
high school diploma will need to be submitted. The with these requirements are the student’s sole
Admissions Department can refer you to authorized responsibility.
validation service providers.
• Complete an entrance interview and take a tour of
the school
• Complete an Enrollment Agreement with a $25.00
application fee
• Submit a State of New Hampshire and national
criminal background check (CORI - Criminal
Offender Record Information/SORI- Sex Offender
Registry Information), prior to class start date. The
Salter School of Nursing and Allied Health will fund the
cost of the National criminal background check, it is
the applicant’s responsibility to submit and pay for the
New Hampshire state background check (Please be
advised that if you have been convicted of any criminal
or misdemeanor offenses, you might not be admitted
to the program. Once admitted to the program,
students subsequently convicted of crimes while
attending The Salter School of Nursing and Allied
Health may be dismissed from the program. It is the
student’s responsibility to report changes in his/her
criminal record to the Campus Director)
• Pose for photos for ID badge
10• A health/physical examination completed and signed
by a qualified healthcare provider within the past 12
Additional Admissions months from the start of the program
Requirements for Practical • Titers, showing immunity for the following: Measles/
Mumps/Rubella (MMR), Varicella (chickenpox),
Nursing Applicants Hepatitis B (optional) or a signed Hepatitis B risk
waiver and/or signed declination. Proof of Diphtheria,
Practical Nursing Applicants must also pass the TEAS Tetanus, acellular Pertussis (DTaP) vaccination
(Test of Essential Academic Skills) with a composite
• A 2-step PPD
score of 54.5% or above prior to entering the
program; nursing applicants must complete all 4 • Proof of Health Insurance Coverage
sections (Reading, English & Language Usage, Math • Proof of Personal Liability Coverage
and Science) of the ATI TEAS. • Annual flu vaccine
• Applicants are permitted to take the ATI TEAS exam • Provide proof of BCLS Healthcare Provider CPR
up to three times within a six-month period; no Certification (American Heart Association or
sooner than two weeks between attempts. The six- American Red Cross)
month waiting period is based on the date of the third If seeking a review of transfer credits, submit official
unsuccessful testing attempt. All four sections must be transcripts from institutions of higher learning
taken each time the ATI TEAS is taken
previously attended. These should be received two
• If applicants have taken the ATI TEAS, through ATI weeks prior to the first day of class of the first term in
within the past 12 months and obtained a composite order to be considered for transfer credit
score of 54.5% or higher, they may request these
results be submitted directly from ATI to The Salter
Important Notice: Students will be required, in
School of Nursing and Allied Health for review and
acceptance accordance with clinical site requirements, to
provide a 10-panel drug screening with expanded
• Students are encouraged to go to the ATI website for
opiates and an updated New Hampshire state
practice questions prior to taking the ATI TEAS. A
study guide and online practice test are available to
background check; The Salter School of Nursing and
prepare for the ATI TEAS Allied Health will assume these costs. Students may
also be required, in accordance with clinical site
• The ATI TEAS test fee is $60 payable by cash, certified
requirements, to provide proof of an updated health
check, money order, or credit/debit card. The exam
fee is non-refundable exam, an up-to-date flu shot, and/ or additional titers
at any time during the course of the program
• Applicants who miss the scheduled exam date and do
dependent on clinical site requirements; these costs
not call will be required to pay the full fee in advance
to reschedule a new test date
are the responsibility of the student. If a student’s
drug test is returned as positive, the student will not
All Practical Nursing program applicants must be permitted to attend clinical training due to
provide the following prior to their start date. The clinical site requirements. Withdrawal from the
Campus Director is the only designated person who program may be necessary and re-entry into clinical
can make an exception to these policies. Exceptions courses will be dependent upon the student
are generally made only for those applicants who producing a negative 10-panel drug screening at their
have enrolled within 2 weeks of the start date. own expense.
Acceptance into Practical Nursing
A student is considered to be qualified for acceptance
into the next available nursing cohort when her/his
application file is complete. Acceptance of a qualified
student is determined on a first qualified, first
admitted basis.
11Acceptance D. Skill Assessment Test. Premier students returning one
year or more will be required to take a skills
Upon completion of the required documents for assessment test, even if the student only needs to
admission, the applicants are notified in writing of complete an externship. All skill assessment tests will
their acceptance. be documented and graded. If the student fails the
test, the student will audit or re-take the course.
Transferring Credits a. Practical Nursing - Hands on skill assessment
b. All other programs will have a written skill
The school makes no representation or guarantee assessment
regarding transfer of credits earned at the school to
c. All skills assessments must be documented and
other institutions. Acceptance of transfer credit is
graded
always at the discretion of the receiving institution.
Students planning to attend another institution E. Course was completed no more than 5 years prior to
date of request. Courses older than this may or may
should check the policy of that institution regarding
not be accepted for transfer, and an appeal justifying
transfer credits. In the event a student is considering
the recognition of these courses must be submitted.
transferring to a new institution the school will
provide guidance and assistance. This may include a
review of charges and financial aid refunds, as well as Transfer of Credit From an Institution Other
providing transcripts, applicable syllabi and catalogs. Than a Premier School
Transfer of Credit within Premier Education Like other higher education institutions, Premier may
Group Campuses accept credits from other schools or colleges as long
as the institution is recognized by the US
Premier Education Group (“Premier”) Department of Education. The Prospective students
students may be granted transfer credits towards may be granted transfer credit up to 25% of the total
their total program hours/credits where the program credits from an outside institution.
transfer credit is from one of Premier school to
another Premier school (e.g., transferring from A. The Education Department at the school will review
transcripts to determine what hours/credits, if any, will
Salter School of Nursing and Allied Health to Salter
be granted. This determination must be made before
College). the student starts. Note that transfer hours/credits
will not be included in the calculation of eligibility for
A. The Education Department at the school will review Federal Title IV financial aid.
transcripts to determine what hours/credits, if any,
can be transferred. Students that returns or transfers B. The student must submit:
into a new program or new program version may be a. Official Transcript (signed with the school seal)
granted transfer credit towards the total program
b. A catalog of the institution, which describes the
hours/credits from one Premier school to another. courses for which transfer hours/credits is sought.
B. Transfer credits will count as hours/credits attempted c. The school reserves the right to require
and completed for Satisfactory Academic Progress additional documentation necessary to support
(SAP) calculation and in the Cumulative Grade Point the transfer of credit request.
Average (CGPA). This means a passing grade and non
passing grade will be part of the SAP and CGPA
calculations.
C. Premier Courses that are being transferred from one
enrollment at the school to a new enrollment due
to program changes, schedule changes, and reentry /
reenroll activity will show on the transcript with the
original grade earned, including “F” and “W”’s and
will also calculate for GPA and SAP using the original
grade. This includes same school codes.
12C. Hours/credits will be considered for transfer hours/ Notes for Credit Transfers
credits toward graduation if the following criteria are (Both from a Premier school or from an Institution
met prior to starting school: recognized by the USDOE)
a. Official transcript and catalog with course
descriptions are reviewed A. Students will be charged on a pro rata credit for
tuition based on number of hours remaining in the
b. Course is adjudged equivalent in content, hours program.
and credits
B. Any courses for which a student requests transfer
c. A Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 (C) or better credit must have been completed within the past 5
was achieved (C+ or better for Practical Nursing years.
Students)
C. Students may appeal the transfer credit decision by
d. Course was completed no more than 5 years writing to Premier’s Education Specialist at:
prior to date of request
D. All courses transferred from another institution will
Premier Education Group
be marked with a “T”
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13Articulation Agreements
The Salter School of Nursing and Allied Health hold Nashua Community College
articulation agreements with Manchester Community The Salter School of Nursing and Allied Health
College (MCC) and Nashua Community College students who are currently licensed LPNs and have
(NCC). Each agreement is stated as follows: met all NCC admission requirements must also:
Manchester Community College • Successfully complete The Salter School of Nursing
The Salter School of Nursing and Allied Health LPN program with a cumulative grade point average of
graduates who are currently NH licensed LPNs and at least 2.5 (80%)
have met all MCC admission requirements must also: • Successfully complete the ATI Fundamentals of
Nursing standardized exam and score a minimum of
• Successfully complete The Salter School of Nursing Level 2
and Allied Health LPN program with a cumulative
grade point average of at least 2.0 (75%) • Successfully complete the TEAS V (Test of Essential
Academic Skills V) with a minimum score over the
• Successfully complete the ATI LPN STEP test with fiftieth percentile in each of the four subcategories on
a required individual score of 66.7% or better (until the test.
January 2015)
• Successfully complete a lab practicum in order to
• Successfully complete the ATI Fundamental Exam
earning a Proficiency Level 2 (commencing January 2015) receive advanced placement
Admissions of advanced placement or transfer Admissions of advanced placement or transfer
students is contingent upon space availability. The students is contingent upon space availability. The
following courses will be accepted towards MCC following courses will be accepted in transfer towards
requirements: NCC degree requirements:
The Salter MCC course Minimum Timeframe The Salter NCC course Minimum Timeframe
School of Grade School of Grade
Nursing Nursing
and Allied and Allied
Health Health
course course
Anatomy & SCIN201 B- or Within 5 years Anatomy & SCIN201 B- or Within 5 years
Physiology I Anatomy & better Physiology I Anatomy & better
Physiology I Physiology I
Anatomy & SCIN202 B- or Within 5 years Anatomy & SCIN202 B- or Within 5 years
Physiology II Anatomy & better Physiology II Anatomy & better
Physiology II Physiology II
English ENGN101 C or better Unlimited English ENGN101 C or better Unlimited
Composition College Composition College
Composition I Composition I
Psychology PSYN101 C or better Unlimited Psychology PSYN101 C or better Unlimited
Intro to Intro to
Psychology Psychology
Human PSYN201 C or better Unlimited Human PSYN201 C or better Unlimited
Growth and Human Growth and Human
Development Growth and Development Growth and
Development Development
Completion College CGPA Dec. 2008
of LPN Success ≥ 3.0
Seminar
* The Salter School of Nursing and Allied Health courses taken
prior to these dates will not transfer into MCC
14Financial Aid Information
The Salter School of Nursing and Allied Health’s Eligibility for Financial Aid
Practical Nursing program is approved by the U.S.
Department of Education for Federal Title IV To be eligible for financial aid from federal or state
Funding. Federal Title IV Financial Aid is available to sources, students must meet the following criteria:
those who qualify. All students are encouraged to • Be accepted into a certificate program
complete the Free Application for Federal Student • Be a United States citizen, permanent resident of the
Aid (FAFSA) to determine their eligibility for Title IV United States or other eligible non-citizen
Federal Student Aid. Student must reapply each year.
• Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress
Students should meet with a representative from the
Financial Aid office for assistance in applying for Title • Not be in default on any federal loan programs
IV Student Financial Aid and to discuss all options • Not owe a refund on a federal grant
available to them to help fund their tuition. Payment • Have a social security number
plan arrangements can be made for balances not • Male students must be registered with Selective Service
covered by Title IV Financial Aid. All payments are
• Be able to demonstrate financial need
expected in accordance with the agreed upon
payment schedule.
The school participates in many types of financial aid
programs. Two basic types of financial aid are offered:
Student Financial Aid Information
Grants, which require no repayment
The Salter School of Nursing and Allied Health is Loans, which a student must repay after graduation
authorized to participate in the following Federal
Student Aid (Title IV HEA) programs:
• Federal Pell Grant Grants & Loans
• Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
Federal Pell Grant: Funds are available to eligible
• William D. Ford Direct Loan Program (Subsidized and
students attending approved schools. This need-based
Unsubsidized Direct Loans)
federal grant varies in amount per academic year and
• Direct Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS)
is determined on completion of FAFSA. Amounts vary
• Federal Work Study Program (FWS) based on need and availability of funds.
Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
(FSEOG): The SEOG grant is reserved for
qualifying students with exceptional financial need.
Eligibility is determined by the Financial Aid Office
and is based on the availability of funds.
Direct Subsidized Loans: Loans for students
with demonstrated financial need, as determined by
federal regulations. No interest is charged while a
student is in school at least half-time or during the
grace period.
15Direct Unsubsidized Loans: Are not based on Student Payment Plans
financial need; interest is charged during all periods,
even during the time a student is in school and Payments may be made in the form of a personal
during grace and deferment periods. check, a certified check, a money order, debit card or
a bank check. Visa, MasterCard, and Discover may also
Federal PLUS Loans: Are unsubsidized loans for the be used to pay tuition. Books and materials will not be
parents of dependent students. PLUS loans help pay for issued until all current fees are paid. Students who have
education expenses up to the cost of attendance minus entered into a payment plan are expected to pay
all other financial assistance. Interest is charged during according to the prearranged payment plan agreed
all periods. upon at the time of enrollment. If students are unable
to meet their financial obligations, provisions for late
payment may be set up at the discretion of the
Notice of Student Financial Aid Financial Aid Director and/or Campus Director. If
Penalties for Drug Law Violations provisions are not met, it may be necessary to dismiss
Students who have been convicted for the possession a student for negligence to pay. All outstanding student
or sale of illegal drugs for an offense that occurred or account balances must be paid in full prior to
occurs while they are receiving federal students aid graduation or upon withdrawal. Upon satisfactory
(such as grants, loans or work-study), may lose their completion of a program and discharge of all financial
eligibility for aid. obligations, students will be awarded a Certificate
of Completion. In the case where a student has
arranged a payment plan that extends beyond their
Method of Financial Aid graduation date and where a certificate of completion
Disbursement or official transcript are needed in order to apply for
Disbursements of Pell Grants and student loans are certification or licensure, The Salter School of Nursing
made in no less than two separate disbursements, and Allied Health will release the documentation
provided that the student has completed all necessary directly to the certification or licensing body, in
paperwork to be eligible for the programs and is partnership with the student. Delinquent accounts that
maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress at the prove not to be collectible may be submitted to a
scheduled disbursements points. collection agency for processing.
Entrance & Exit Counseling Service Charge
In the event that a personal check rendered for
All student loan recipients are required by the U.S.
Department of Education to receive entrance and exit payment of obligations is returned by the bank for
insufficient funds or for any other reason, a $25 non-
counseling to ensure they are aware of their rights and
sufficient funds fee will be charged to the student.
responsibilities under the specific loan program which
applies to them. Topics include the lender’s name and
address, amount of the loan(s) borrowed, terms of Books & Supplies
repayment, interest which will be charged, Students will be charged for books and supplies
prerequisites for requesting deferment of repayment, received unless, in case of cancellation, they are
requirements to keep the lender informed, and promptly returned in proper condition for resale.
consequences of defaulting on repayment of a student Failure to stay current with your payment obligations
loan. The Financial Aid Office is responsible for puts you at risk for adverse consequences which
scheduling and conducting entrance and exit could include holding back of textbooks.
counseling with borrowers at the appropriate times.
Students are expected to complete their entrance and
exit counseling sessions with the Financial Aid Office.
16Other Financial Options GI Bill® Educational Benefits
Tuition Payment Plans: A tuition deposit of 25% The Department of Higher Education, under Title
is required by the first day of class. Two plans are 38 United States Code, has approved the Practical
available for paying the balance of tuition; full payment Nursing program at The Salter School of Nursing and
of tuition on or before the date classes start or Allied Health for education benefits. To determine
payment of tuition balance in monthly installments. eligibility for VA benefits contact the Veterans Affairs
Payments may be made in the form of a personal Office to obtain the necessary application (VA Form
check, a certified check, a money order, a bank check, 22-1999 or VA Form 22-5490). Once the application is
or a credit card. Visa, MasterCard, and Discover are complete, the application must be submitted to The
accepted. Salter School of Nursing and Allied Health’s certifying
official. The certifying official needs to certify the
Third Party Payers: Organizations may sponsor student’s enrollment at the school to the VA using VA
students by authorizing the payment of tuition and Form 22-1999. The application and the certification of
fees. Students must submit to the Financial Aid Office, enrollment will be submitted by the certifying official to
a letter of authorization or a purchase order/award the Regional Processing Office for payment. It is the
letter from the sponsoring organization. Invoices will applicant’s responsibility to contact the school’s
be forwarded to the appropriate organization. certifying official to initiate the payment of benefits.
Payments from the organization will be due and It is also the applicant’s responsibility to notify the
payable within 30 days of invoice date. certifying official of change in program, withdraw from a
course or school, non-attendance, or other matters
Vocational Rehabilitation: Students with a physical affecting academic status. The student may obtain an
disability may obtain grants-in-aid providing assistance for application by calling 888-442-4551 or by logging on to
meeting school-related costs through the NH Vocational the national web site at www.gibill.va.gov.
Rehabilitation Commission. GI Bill®
Veterans Administration Funds: Veterans and
dependents of veterans should check with state approving
agencies to determine eligibility.
Questions about VA Benefits, contact the GI
Hotline: (888) 422-4551
New Hampshire State Approving Agency:
Division of Higher Education Higher
Education Commission
Veterans Education Services
101 Pleasant Street
Concord, NH 03301
Contact: James Margeson IV at (603) 271-8508
17Refund Policy In the event of withdrawal by the student after
expiration of the 72 hour cancellation privilege or
dismissal by the school, the school shall retain the
application and registration fees, the non-refundable
Return of Title IV Funds cost of the textbooks required by the classes
attended and issued to and used by the student, and a
The return of Title IV funds as prescribed in prorated portion of tuition and laboratory fees/other,
Section 484B of the Higher Education Amendments based upon the last day of attendance and the number
determines the amount of Title IV aid a student of program hours the student was scheduled for
has earned at the time a student withdraws. through the last day of attendance. The pro-ration is
The amount of the Title IV aid a student has not calculated as follows, from the last date of attendance:
earned is then returned to the Title IV programs. It is A. If the departure from the program occurs during
a proportional calculation based on the date of the first week of class or 7 calendar days, tuition
withdrawal through sixty percent (60%) of the charges withheld will not exceed 10 percent of
payment period. The formula in brief is as follows: the stated tuition to a maximum of $500.00.
B. After the first week of class and through 50
1. The school will determine the withdrawal date and percent of the period of financial obligation,
the percentage of the payment period attended charges retained will not exceed a pro-rata
2. The school will determine the amount of Title IV aid portion of tuition for the training period
for which the student was eligible completed, plus 10 percent of the unearned
tuition for the period of training not completed,
3. The school will compare the amount of aid earned to up to a maximum of
the amount disbursed. If the amount disbursed $1,000.00.
exceeds the amount earned, this amount of Title IV C. After 50 percent of the period of financial
aid must be returned. obligation is completed, the school may retain the
Example: Number of hours scheduled as of last date full tuition. We will return refunds within 30 days
of attendance / Number of hours in the payment of date of determination of withdrawal or
period = % of Title IV Financial Aid Earned* cancellation. The date of determination used for
Any unearned aid will be returned by The Salter School withdrawal or cancellation will be:
of Allied Health to the U.S. Department of Education 1. Withdrawal
according to applicable regulations. Upon satisfaction of the a. Date the school received notification
Return to Title IV calculation with return of all unearned from a student of their intent to
aid, the student may owe a balance to the school. withdraw, or
The Corporate Business Office will notify the student and b. The last date of attendance, if student is
set up a payment plan to cover any balance owed. dismissed or expelled by school, or
c. 14 days following last day of attendance in
the event the student has not
* If greater than 60%, the student has earned 100% of the communicated their intent to withdraw
aid for that payment period. and has failed to attend classes for 14
consecutive calendar days.
2. Cancellation - In the case of a cancellation
Cancellation & Refund Policies of enrollment due to a failure to attend or
class delay or cancellation request, the date of
The school will provide a full refund of all monies paid notification or originally scheduled start date is
if the student cancels the enrollment agreement within used, whichever is sooner.
72 hours (until midnight of the third day excluding The tuition charges will be attributed on the basis of
Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays) of signing it. periods of financial obligation, as stated above, which
is equivalent to 450 hours of training or the balance of
If the student pays any fees in advance of the first class training hours remaining in the program if less than
session, and if the 72-hour cancellation privilege period 450 hours. In no case will the period of obligation for
has passed, and if the student decides not to attend the students extend more than 12 months, and in most
program by not showing for classes, or if the cases the period of financial obligation (450 training
enrollment is rejected by the school, the school will hours) will be between 15 and 40 weeks in length.
refund all monies paid less the application fee.
For a student who is dismissed or who withdraws
If it becomes necessary for the class to be canceled or from the program, refund of tuition due to the
delayed prior to the start of classes, the student will student for the period of financial obligation will be
have the option of accepting the delay and joining the calculated by doing a detailed comparison between
next scheduled class start or requesting a full refund the Institutional and State refunds policies, if
of all monies paid, including non-refundable applicable. A refund will be issued according to
application fee. whichever is more lenient to the student.
*For a student who is dismissed or who withdraws from the program, refund of
tuition due to the student for the period of training and financial obligation will
be calculated by doing a detailed comparison between the Institutional and State
18 refund policies. A refund will be issued according to whichever is more lenient
to the student.The school reserves the right to modify and/or change the Order of Refunds
catalog, curriculum content, materials, textbooks,
instructional personnel, time starting and ending, and
Any required refund will be refunded first to the
classrooms if the changes are in an effort to improve the
learning environment or keep up to date with procedures,
Title IV programs in the following order:
especially as the field of employment changes. No changes 1. William D. Ford Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Program
in costs will be made to this Enrollment Agreement 2. William D. Ford Direct Subsidized Stafford Program
without written approval by both parties
3. William D. Ford Direct PLUS Program
4. Federal Pell Program
New Hampshire Disclosure 5. Federal SEOG Program
Hedc 307.02 Full Refund. A school shall provide a 6. Any other Title IV Program
student with a full refund, of all monies paid within 30
days if: After satisfying this requirement, if a portion of the
(a) The school procured the student's enrollment as refund remains, the school is required to allocate the
the result of any false representations in the written remaining funds in the following order:
materials used by the school or in oral
1. Required refunds of other federal, state, private or
representations made by or on behalf of the school;
institutional student financial assistance programs
or
(b) The student withdraws from the program or 2. The student
course on or before the first day of instruction, a full
refund, less an administrative fee, not to exceed
$150.
Other Refunds. Under Hedc 307.03
(a) A school shall provide a student with a partial
refund of monies paid within 30 days if:
(1) A student who withdraws or is dismissed before
50% of the instruction period shall receive a pro-rata
refund, less an administrative fee, not to exceed
$350;
(2) A student who withdraws or is dismissed after
more than 50% of the instruction period shall receive
no refund.
(b) All efforts shall be made to refund prepaid
amounts for books, supplies and other charges unless
the student has consumed or used those items and
they can no longer be used or sold to new students,
or returned by the school to the supplier.
Notice of Withdrawal. A school shall require that
notice of withdrawal be in writing, but shall not
require a specific manner of delivery.
Federal Program Refund. The refund policy for
students receiving benefits from federal programs shall
be in accordance with federal policy, rules and
regulations.
19Academic Information
Maintenance of Academic Records Withdrawal
Student files are maintained by each respective In the event of a student’s withdrawal or dismissal
department on campus while the student is in prior to completion of the program, the tuition
attendance. After leaving the school, the various parts charge will be computed as set forth in the
of a students file are combined into one file which is Cancellation & Refund Policy, referred to in this
maintained by the Education Department for a period catalog and fully explained on the back of the student
of five years from the date the student leaves school. enrollment agreement. A student will be expected to
After this point, the official academic transcript is submit notification of his/her intent to withdraw and
maintained indefinitely. will be expected to complete an exit interview with
the Education Department and Financial Aid
Measurement of Instruction Department. If a student is actively enrolled in a
The unit of measurement of instruction is clock hours. course of study at the time of withdrawal, a “W”
A clock hour is defined as 60 consecutive minutes of (Withdrawal) will be entered for the final grade of
which a minimum of 50 minutes is dedication to that course.
instruction. An academic year is defined as 900 clock
hours. Re-Enrollment
Any student who has withdrawn from school, or has
Course Numbering been dismissed, may request re-enrollment. The
The course numbering system uses an alpha numeric request is to be addressed to the director of the
or letter identifier. The alpha portion of the number program and/or the Campus Director or his/her
or letter identifies the subject area while the numeric designee. The student must satisfactorily demonstrate
portion determines the course difficulty level. that any problem that caused withdrawal or dismissal
during the previous enrollment has been corrected.
The re-enrollment process will require that the
Leave of Absence student meet directly with the Retention Committee,
The Salter School of Nursing and Allied Health does which includes the Campus Director, department or
program leader, and Financial Aid Departments. Re-
not offer a leave of absence. Students who are unable
enrollment approval will be at the discretion of the
to progress normally towards the completion of
their program of study must be withdrawn, but are Retention Committee and the student will be notified
of their final determination. Should a student be
able to return based on the guidelines established in
accepted for re-enrollment, they will immediately
this catalog.
enter a 30-day probationary period and be required
to demonstrate acceptable academic progress.
Student/Faculty Ratio
In general, the average faculty to student ratio at The
Salter School of Nursing and Allied Health is 1:40 for
Lecture and 1:8 for Labs and Clinical.
The classrooms are designed to support this ratio.
Class groups larger than 38 will be split into more
than one classroom.
20Students Returning within 180 Program Start & End Dates
Days from the Last Date of The Practical Nursing program has class starts
Attendance approximately three times per calendar year. The
learning begins immediately. Please refer to the
A student who returns to school within 180 days Academic Calendar for start and end dates.
from their last date of attendance (LDA) and enters
into the same program at the same school will not Clinical Assignments
be charged any additional fees. Also, they will not be
responsible for any tuition increase that may have Some courses of study at The Salter School of
occurred. The returning student will be required to Nursing and Allied Health require completion of a
meet with Financial Aid prior to re-entering school to clinical assignment. During clinical the student will
determine his or her financial aid eligibility. apply his or her knowledge and skills in an actual
work setting while under the supervision of qualified
personnel. Successful completion of the clinical is
Students Returning after 180 Days a requirement for graduation. Please note that clinical
from the Last Date of Attendance hours are arranged according to the needs of the
If a student returns to school after 180 days from clinical sites. Students are responsible for
their last date of attendance (LDA) and/or transfers adjusting their schedules to the availability of
to a different program or campus, then the student clinical hour including weekends.
will be considered to be starting a new payment
period for purposes of calculating their program
costs and financial aid. The institution treats the
Competence with Confidence
hours remaining in the program as if they are a At The Salter School of Nursing and Allied Health,
students’ entire program. Also, the student will have success is based on competence. Courses are
their academic hours evaluated to determine the designed with built-in benchmarks that determine
amount of hours that are transferable upon progress and monitor performance. Students are
reenrolling. The student will be responsible for a new tested for their understanding of the subject before
enrollment fee, lab fee, book and supplies fee, and any advancing to the next. Knowledge and skills are
increase in tuition. presented in appropriate time blocks that builds level-
by-level, so that students achieve competence and
confidence as each one is developed. Through our
Change of Program unique system, students will succeed with confidence,
In order for a student to change from one program to knowing that they are truly competent in the areas
another they must be making Satisfactory Academic they have mastered.
Progress. The student must seek the approval of the
director of the program and/or the Campus Director
or his/her designee who will make the determination
based on the student’s academic standing. The
student’s transcript will be evaluated for the possible
transfer of credits.
21Testing (Example: In a 45 hour course, the student is able to
make up 4.5 total hours (10%) and must attend a
Faculty will test student knowledge at announced minimum of 38.25 hours (85% of course clock hours).
and unannounced times during the course. The Therefore, if a student missed 11.25 hours of the course,
grading policy for quizzes is written in the course but made up 4.5 hours missed, they would achieve the
syllabus. All exams are completed at the regularly minimum 85% attendance requirement for the course.
scheduled time. A student may take any quiz, test, or However, if the student missed 11.25 hours that were all
exam one time only. It is the responsibility of the lab hours which are required to be attended at 100%, it
student to be prepared for all testing. would not be possible to pass the course because only 4.5
hours of the total hours missed could be made up.)
Note: Accommodations can be made for individual
student testing differences according to 504 of the The student must receive a relevant make-up
Rehabilitation Act. Any student seeking an assignment from the course instructor. Make-up work
accommodation must make this request to the must be completed as assigned by the instructor and
instructor before the start of the course and the must normally be completed within one week of the
request must be formally approved. original due date. Holiday make up will be scheduled
for holidays, please refer to the Holiday Calendar on
In the event of an unexpected situation that is beyond page 55. Exceptions to the make up work policy are
the student’s control (serious illness, accident, death in extremely rare and must be evaluated and approved by
the immediate family, etc.) the student must notify the the Campus Director on a case-by-case basis.
school.
1. Without exception, the student must notify the school
on the day of absence
Make-Up Work 2. Upon returning to school, the student must see their
Students are allowed to make up work, such as: instructor(s) to get permission to make up time. The
quizzes, tests, writing assignments, skill assignments, absence hours will be discussed and documentation
(court papers, doctor notes, etc.) must be presented
and other work missed during didactic classes, labs,
and clinical. To be eligible for make-up hours, a 3. The instructor(s) complete the Make-Up Form
student must inform the school of his/her absence including the assignment, outlining text material and
prior to the start of the first class scheduled for research papers. If the student is going to take a test,
the instructor(s) will mark their name on the test and
the day/evening school session. The make-up work
supply directions if necessary, and leave the test with
must be relevant to the course work missed during the make-up proctor
the student’s absence and must be completed at the
4. Upon completion of the hour(s) of make up, the
school or at the clinical site in the case where clinical
make-up proctor will validate the Make-Up Work
work was missed. Make up time is dependent upon Documentation Form
faculty and clinical site availability and may not
automatically be available. The student must make up 5. The proctor will then forward the completed Make-
Up Work Documentation Form to the Registrar for
the time whenever convenient for the faculty and/or
processing of attendance hours
the clinical site. Students may only make up 10% of
the clock hours for any course. 100% of lab and 6. The instructor(s) will be provided with the assignments
for formal grading and evaluation
clinical hours must be completed in order for the
student to successfully complete the lab/clinical
courses with a passing grade. Student must obtain
85% attendance in the course or the student will be
withdrawn from the course.
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