Entry Level Nursing Tuition and Fees

Fees are estimates and subject to change. Please notify faculty if student cost of any item is found to be more than 20% above estimated cost, to confirm accuracy of purchase.

Tuition Fees, Technology Fee, University Wellness Education Fee, Matriculation Maintenance Fee, Auditing Fee, Application Fee, Health Insurance, Graduation Fees

CastleBranch (myCB)

  • This is a medical document manager used to collect and store all clinical compliance documentation.
  • Fee paid directly to Castlebranch.
  • New students
    • One-time setup compliance tracker ($45)
    • Initial background check NJ ($70)
    • Urine Drug test ($55)
  • Returning students
    • Re-check background check NJ ($55)
    • Urine drug test ($50-$100)

Student Nurse Malpractice Insurance

  • Malpractice insurance is required to attend clinical – required upon enrollment to NURS 2600/2601.
  • Rates vary depending on your carrier – pay your malpractice insurance carrier/insurance company directly.
  • A copy of the student malpractice insurance certificate is to be uploaded to myCB.

Shadow Health’s Digital Clinical Experiences

  • Application for students to demonstrate and perfect their clinical reasoning skills through lifelike interactions with Digital. Standardized Patients provided by Shadow Health from Elsevier.
  • The fee paid directly to Shadow Health.
  • The course instructor will communicate payment and set up instructions prior to the due date.

Kaplan Nursing Complete Program + CAT Accelerated

  • This is a suite of NCLEX test preparation materials.
  • Student cost for Kaplan Nursing Complete Program + CAT Accelerated is paid directly to the bookstore ($670.00) during student registration for NURS 2500/2501.

Dove Nursing Uniforms

  • Students wear a common uniform when attending clinical purchased through Dove Professional Apparel.
  • Use school code: FAIR
  • Cost depends on how many uniforms students order (typically $200).
  • Purchased during student registration for NURS 2500/2501.

Lippincott Course-specific Textbooks and other Course Resources/Supplies

  • Textbooks and other resources are recommended/required in most courses, many of which are published by Lippincott.
  • Cost varies depending on if the student purchases directly from Lippincott, University Bookstore, or through a used book program (typically $1,000).
  • Access FDU Libraries (free to students) for additional resources.

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