Practical Nursing

1. Must be 18 years old.
2. Have a high school diploma or WV-accepted equivalency diploma.
3. Must be in good physical health as evidenced by a physical examination prior to the first day of class. A drug screen is required in addition to a criminal background check. Information given after acceptance at New Student Information session.

1. Fill out an online application.
2. Complete your application for Federal Student Aid at www.fafsa.gov.  This is not a James Rumsey Technical Institute Requirement, but it is a requirement if you plan to receive Federal Financial aid (PELL grant); you cannot receive a PELL grant without having first completed your FAFSA.  JRTI school code is (008355).
3. Go to www.atitesting.com to register and pay for the TEAS 7 test offered at James Rumsey Learning Center (select dates November 2022 – early March 2023).
4. Complete TEAS 7 entrance exam (Nursing Department must receive official scores by 3/17/23 for 2023-24 class).  Benchmark Reading score 69%, Overall score 58.7%
5. Interview email yes/no.  Testers who meet benchmark scores are guaranteed to receive an email to interview.
6. Interview
7. Yes/no acceptance email
8. Pay the registration fee

1. Complete TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education) in the Learning Center.  Receive Medical Terminology login upon completion of TABE.
2. Attend required new student information session 5/10/2023.  Information session topics include requirements such as medical screening, background check,  BLS certification (AHA CPR and AED only), drug screen, up to date immunization records(s), proof of health insurance, etc.
3. Complete financial aid process with financial aid/guidance counselor
4. Complete Bridge course offered in the Learning Center May 2023 (dates to be determined).
5. Complete online Medical Terminology course offered by the James Rumsey Learning Center
6. Pay tuition/fees (July 2023 – dates to be determined)

Dear Student,

James Rumsey Technical Institute is committed to providing all potential students with information regarding their rights and responsibilities as mandated by the United States Department of Education.  While the following information may be found in more than one location, we are providing you with direct links to access this information.  We will provide a paper copy upon request.  If you have questions or require additional information, please contact the school directly.

• JRTI Net Price Calculator:  www.jamesrumsey.com  under financial aid and on program pages. (please note that JRTI does not provide room and board, therefore living costs are estimated and may vary greatly according to a student’s individual circumstances)
• Gainful Employment Information: www.jamesrumsey.com under Policies.
• Course schedule and textbook information:  www.jamesrumsey.com on each program page.
• FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) information: www.jamesrumsey.com  under Policies.
• Drug and alcohol abuse prevention information:  www.jamesrumsey.com under Student Resources
• Copyright Infringement Policy:  www.jamesrumsey.com under Policies and on page 18 of the student handbook.
• Voter registration information:  www.jamesrumsey.com  under Student Resources
• Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy:  www.jamesrumsey.com  under Policies and as part of the JRTI Financial Aid Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Fire Safety Report: www.jamesrumsey.com under Documentation.
• Crime Report:  www.jamesrumsey.com under Documentation.