Nursing school is an expensive endeavor. In addition to registration fees, textbooks, and health insurance, a student enrolled full-time can estimate the following expenses. 


Pre-Entry One-Time Expenses

ExpenseCost
Criminal Background Check (may be required to repeat prior to Public Health Nursing – Live Scan)Approximately $35
Uniform, Name Badge, ShoesApproximately $150
Lab EquipmentApproximately $75-$150


Tuition & Other Fees

ExpenseCost
Tuition$1,088 per unit, 14-16 units per semester
See course sequence here. 
Clinical Lab Fee$700 per semester
Mandatory Hospital Training on-line via Health Stream (this may be required for multiple clinical agencies to meet institutional requirements)$17.50 per semester
Required TextbooksVaries per semester
Exxat Fee$125 per year

The cost of the required medical equipment will range from approximately $150 to $200, depending on the exact equipment models and/or styles chosen. Higher expense does not necessarily mean a better product; a student may be getting more than is needed.

  • stethoscope
  • sphygmomanometer (optional)
  • calipers
  • penlight
  • Kelly clamp
  • calculator
  • measuring tape
  • watch with a second hand
  • bandage scissors
  • scrubs (2 sets)

Costs of equipment, laptop and textbooks are recognized by Financial Aid as the program fees.

A recent laptop that meets the below requirements is required.

Hardware Requirements

PC Requirements:

  • Processor manufacturer: Intel or AMD
  • Wireless network interface card: 802.11b/g.
  • RAM: 16GB
  • Hard drive: no minimum size but must have 5GB of available space
  • Webcam: at least 720p resolution (built-in or USB)
  • Microphone: built-in, USB, or microphone jack
  • Suggested – headphones (for reducing audio feedback during online sessions)

MAC Requirements:

  • Processor manufacturer: Intel or new M chip are both acceptable
  • Wireless network interface card: 802.11b/g
  • RAM:  16GB
  • Hard drive: no minimum size but must have 5GB of available space
  • Webcam: at least 720p resolution (Built-in or USB)
  • Microphone: built-in, USB, or microphone jack
  • Suggested – headphones (for reducing audio feedback during online sessions)
  • Apple Mac OS X 10.16 Big Sur or newer for compatibility with ExamSoft

Software Requirements

Acceptable operating systems:

  • 64-bit version of Microsoft Windows 10 or Windows 11 with all current updates (English version only)
  • Apple Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina with all available updates

Other Required Software:

  • Adobe Reader DC (current version)
  • An antivirus suite is required (e.g., McAfee, Norton Antivirus or Symantec)
  • Microsoft Office 365 (ask about a free download from University of the Pacific)
  • Suggested – headphones with noise cancellation (for reducing audio feedback during online sessions) – for Zoom sessions and privacy.

ELMSN Program - Other Materials Needed for Spring 2024

  1. Nursing Central (invitation comes directly from Unbound Medicine) Preferred pricing is $191.80. You must purchase through the link provided by Unbound Medicine and NOT through your regular App purchasing store. Please do not forward the link you receive to another student; each link is specific to you.

There will be mandatory training with more information during orientation

  • The Davis's Drug Guide (FA Davis) 
  • Taber's Medical Dictionary (FA Davis) 
  • Diseases & Disorders (FA Davis) 
  • Davis's Lab & Diagnostic Tests (FA Davis) 
  • The Handbook of Health Assessment (Wolters Kluwer) 
  1. Prac + Safe 24-month license $90 (Order form with instructions will be provided)

COURSE ID: NURS206, NURS208A and B, NURS212A&B, NURS216 A&B,

NURS220 A&B, NURS218A & B, NURS236, and NURS242.

  1. Link to Order Scrubs (current vendor is Uniform Advantage). You are encouraged to purchase at least two sets.

https://pages.uacorporate.com/UofthePacific-OrderForm 

  1. Medical Instruments (Order form with instructions will be provided)

*prices subject to change

*BP Cuff is encouraged but an optional purchase

  1. HESI & White Coats ordered for you through the program

 

  1. Bookstore Online Link: https://www.bkstr.com/pacificstore/shop/textbooks-and-course-materials

More information will be provided by a book-store representative at orientation.

 

*Please note this list is subject to changes and pricing adjustments. Please wait to purchase closer to your orientation date.