Appendices

Advanced Placement (AP)

High school students may receive credit by earning the required score on an approved AP examination. An appropriate number of semester hours will be awarded, and a grade of pass (P) will be assigned for successful completion of approved courses. Information concerning the AP program may be obtained from a high school counselor. Official AP scores should be sent to NKU’s Office of Admissions (Lucas Administrative Center 400). Additional information on regulations and approved NKU programs for AP credit may be obtained from the Office of Admissions. Examination scores range from 1 to 5. Subject areas in which a student may receive credit from NKU by earning acceptable scores are listed below.

Credit for those areas marked by an asterisk (*) must be coordinated with the chair of the relevant department.

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

NKU students who have taken and received a passing score on a certification examination from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), as determined by the Department of Allied Health, will receive credit for equivalent NKU courses.

Examinations may be primary or post-primary examinations. An example of a primary examination is the ARRT exam for radiography. Students who have graduated from a program that is/was accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology but is not housed in a college that is/was regionally accredited would receive credit for radiography courses comparable to what would have been completed in an associate degree program at NKU. Post-primary exams are administered to those who have already completed an associate degree at a regionally accredited institution, passed the primary examination in their discipline, transferred credit for professional coursework to NKU and subsequently studied didactic content, demonstrated clinical competence and passed a post-primary exam in radiography, nuclear medicine, sonography, respiratory care or other health care discipline.

The chart below lists the examinations, pre-requisites, minimum score, the equivalent NKU courses and the maximum number of hours.

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

NKU students who have taken and received a passing score on a certification examination from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) as determined by the Department of Allied Health, will receive credit for equivalent NKU courses.

Examinations may be primary or post-primary examinations. An example of a primary examination is the ARRT exam for radiography. Students who have graduated from a program that is/was accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology but is not housed in a college that is/was regionally accredited would receive credit for radiography courses comparable to what would have been completed in an associate degree program at NKU. Post-primary exams are administered to those who have already completed an associate degree at a regionally accredited institution, passed the primary examination in their discipline, transferred credit for professional coursework to NKU and subsequently studied didactic content, demonstrated clinical competence and passed a post-primary exam in radiography, nuclear medicine, sonography, respiratory care or other health care discipline.

The chart below lists the examinations, prerequisites, minimum score, the equivalent NKU courses and the maximum number of hours.

College Level Examination Program (CLEP)

CLEP, a national program of credit by examination administered by the College Board, was adopted at NKU to provide individuals with an opportunity to earn credit by examination. The Office of Testing Services at NKU is a recognized CLEP testing center and provides information about the tests as well as administering them. A grade of pass (P) will be assigned for the successful passage of a CLEP examination. Students are urged to consult their advisors before registering for CLEP exams.

The chart below shows, for each CLEP exam accepted by NKU, the minimum score, the semester credit hours earned with that score, and the equivalent NKU courses. NKU requires submission of an official score report. (The university reserves the right to revise these listings in accord with recommendations from the American Council on Education). Check the university’s testing website (http://testing.nku.edu) for updates.

Credit for Prior Learning Examination (CPLE)

NKU faculty members have provided a unique opportunity for students wishing to receive credit for what they already have learned. Credit for Prior Learning Examinations (CPLE) are available for currently enrolled NKU students. The exams listed below are available to take and a grade of pass (P) will be assigned for the successful passage of a CPLE examination. Awarded CPLE credit will not replace any prior earned class credit.

*Students wishing to take these exams must seek permission from the appropriate department before registering.

DSST Examinations

The DSST credit-by-examination program, recommended by the American Council on Education, is a form of prior-learning assessment that gives students the opportunity to receive college credit as a result of their test scores. The Office of Testing Services at NKU is a recognized DSST testing center and provides information about the tests as well as administers them. A grade of pass (P) will be assigned for the successful passage of a DSST examination. Students are urged to consult their advisors before registering for DSST exams. NKU requires submission of an official score report. Check the university’s testing website (http://testing.nku.edu) for updates. (The university reserves the right to revise these listings in accord with recommendations from the American Council on Education).

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Examinations

NKU students who have taken and received a passing score on a Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) examination (as determined by the Department of Accounting, Finance, and Business Law) will receive credit for an equivalent NKU course. The chart below shows, for each FINRA exam accepted by NKU, the minimum score, the semester credit hours earned with that score, and the equivalent NKU courses.

International Baccalaureate

High school students completing this rigorous program may receive credit by earning the required score in a specific subject. An appropriate number of semester credit hours will be awarded the grade of pass (P) for successful completion of approved courses. To earn credit, the student must request that an official transcript issued by the New York office of the International Baccalaureate be sent to the Office of Admissions. Additional information on regulations and approved NKU programs for IB credit may be obtained from the Office of the Registrar. Subject areas in which a student may receive credit from NKU by earning acceptable scores are listed below.

SL = Subsidiary Level
HL = Higher Level
* StndL = Standard Level

National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC)

NKU students who have obtained a certification for Life, Variable Life and Variable Annuity and Health Insurance will receive credit for an equivalent NKU course. The chart below shows the semester credit hours and the equivalent NKU course.

National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) 

NKU students who have taken and received a passing score on a certification examination from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), as determined by the Department of Allied Health, will receive credit for equivalent NKU courses.

Examinations may be primary or post-primary examinations. An example of a primary examination is the ARRT exam for radiography. Students who have graduated from a program that is/was accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology but is not housed in a college that is/was regionally accredited would receive credit for radiography courses comparable to what would have been completed in an associate degree program at NKU. Post-primary exams are administered to those who have already completed an associate degree at a regionally accredited institution, passed the primary examination in their discipline, transferred credit for professional coursework to NKU and subsequently studied didactic content, demonstrated clinical competence and passed a post-primary exam in radiography, nuclear medicine, sonography, respiratory care or other health care discipline.

The chart below lists the examinations, prerequisites, minimum score, the equivalent NKU courses and the maximum number of hours.

National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN)

A requirement for admission to the RN to BSN program is an active registered nursing license. In order to obtain a nursing license nurses must take and pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN). Since 1994 the NCLEX has been a nationwide examination for the licensing of nurses in the United States. The examination is developed and owned by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. (NCSBN). The NCSBN administers these examinations on behalf of its member boards which consist of the boards of nursing in all 50 states. Scores for passing the exam are issued to the board of nursing. The blueprint testing plan for the exam is updated every three years to reflect current, entry-level nursing competency. Validation for passing the exam will be to verify a current license with the state board of nursing in which the student is licensed.

To assure content validity a testing plan is developed every three years. The test plan is reviewed and approved by the NCLEX Examination Committee. They use recent practice an alysis of registered nurses, expert opinions of the Examination Committee,NCSBN content staff, and boards of nursing (NCSBN’s Member Boards) to ensure that the test plan is consistent with state nurse practice acts. A thorough and comprehensive listing of content for each client needs category and subcategory is outlined in the test plan.

These are the learning outcomes for the didactic courses. These learning outcomes have been based on the accreditation standards set in the Essential of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice.

NRS 330

1. Articulate the meaning of caring as it relates to respect for self and others on the mental health continuum
2. Employ therapeutic communication techniques with others along the mental health continuum
3. Develop a holistic plan of care for those with mental health issues, based on healthcare data and in collaboration with others
4. Demonstrate culturally sensitive nursing care for individuals with mental health needs
5. Integrate self-awareness, psychiatric, legal and ethical principals to promote the mental health of all and the profession of nursing
6. Utilize comprehensive evidence-based nursing care to others related to mental health in theoretical settings

360

1. Model caring behaviors in the delivery of nursing care to childbearing families during healthy or unhealthy life transitions
2. Employ effective communication techniques and healthcare technologies in the delivery of nursing care to childbearing families in a variety of obsterical settings
3. Employ cultural sensitivity when providing nursing care to clients and their families
4. Utilize nursing process in the implementation of a plan of care for childbearing families in clinical practice settings
5. Model professional behavior in interactions with instructors, peers, clients and hospital staff
6. Interpret current research as it relates to childbearing families in the practice setting

415

1. Examine attributes of caring in the delivery of nursing care to children and their families
2. Integrate therapeutic communication with children and their families in a myriad of pediatric settings
3. Incorporate cultural sensitivity in design of nursing care of families of diverse backgrounds
4. Evaluate healthcare data in collaboration with others to design a holistic plan of care for children and their families
5. Facilitate comprehensive evidence-based nursing care to children and their families in a variety of theoretical and clinical settings
6. Analyze practice situations and settings for necessary changes to promote health and the profession of nursing
7. Evaluate relevant research findings for incorporation into the care of children and their families

450

1. Analyze caring behaviors as they relate to people with complex health problems
2. Formulate therapeutic communication techniques appropriate for people with complex health problems
3. Construct evidenced based nursing care for people with complex health problems
4. Prepare culturally sensitive nursing care for people with complex health problems
5. Examine the role of the professional nurse in caring for people with complex health problems
6. Incorporate research findings in the care of people with complex health problems

Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB)

NKU students who have taken and received a passing score on a certification examination from the Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB), as determined by the Department of Allied Health, will receive credit for equivalent NKU courses.

Examinations may be primary or post-primary examinations. An example of a primary examination is the ARRT exam for radiography. Students who have graduated from a program that is/was accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology but is not housed in a college that is/was regionally accredited would receive credit for radiography courses comparable to what would have been completed in an associate degree program at NKU. Post-primary exams are administered to those who have already completed an associate degree at a regionally accredited institution, passed the primary examination in their discipline, transferred credit for professional coursework to NKU and subsequently studied didactic content, demonstrated clinical competence and passed a post-primary exam in radiography, nuclear medicine, sonography, respiratory care or other health care discipline.

The chart below lists the examinations, prerequisites, minimum score, the equivalent NKU courses and the maximum number of hours.