Table 2 Sample ATI Layout for the Pre-licensure BSN program ATI Exam NS Course Quarter Critical Thinking – Entrance NS3326D I Fundamentals of Nursing NS3360 III Nursing Care of Children NS3343 IV Community Health Nursing NS4043 V Mental Health Nursing NS4043 V Pharmacology NS4143 VI Nutrition NS4143 VI Adult Medical-Surgical Nursing NS4243 VII Maternal Newborn Nursing NS4300 VII Comprehensive Predictor NS4300 NS4310 VII VIII Critical Thinking – Exit NS4310 VIII Leadership in Nursing NS4400D VIII ATI Grading One or more proctored ATI will be administered at designated times during the quarter. The ATI proctored exam(s) may account for up to 5% of the total course points. Point values will be awarded based on the following criteria: 3 proficiency – 5 percent of the total course points Level 2 proficiency – 4 percent of the total course points Level 1 proficiency or below – 0 percent of the total course points If a student fails to achieve a level 2 or greater, they must remediate and retake a proctored exam. Point values for retakes will be awarded based on the following criteria: Level 3 proficiency – 3 percent of the total course points Level 2 proficiency – 1 percent of the total course points Level 1 proficiency or below – 0 percent of the total course points Course faculty will coordinate scheduling of computer-administered assessments. Completion of the designated ATI examination(s) is required. Each student is required to take the ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor examination in the computer lab on a date to be specified by the faculty. The expected minimum level of achievement on the RN Comprehensive Predictor exam is 82% (probability of passing NCLEX-RN®). Students who do not achieve a score that reaches 82% will also be required to complete non-proctored ATI assessments. The faculty will determine which of these assessments will be required. ATI Testing Guidelines NAU has partnered with Assessment Technologies Institute®, LLC (ATI) to assist
Faculty use as an assignment no later than week 5 and 6 of the course (students may receive assignment/homework points) Nursing Care of Children 5 Nursing Care of Children 6 Learning System RN Nursing Care of Children (50 Faculty use as remediation tools to aid in student learning following the proctored assessment. Students’ complete the remediation process for the proctored assessment in addition to completing the learning system practice assessment RN Pharmacology Online Practice (60 items) Faculty assign as a ticket to the proctored assessment no later than week 7 student should score a 90% or higher on the practice assessment Learning System RN Pharmacology (40 items) Faculty use as an assignment no later than week 6 of the course (students should receive assignment/homework points) Learning System RN Pharmacology (50 Faculty use as a remediation tool to aid in student learning following the proctored assessment. Students’ complete the remediation process for the proctored assessment in addition to completing the learning system practice assessment. RN Pharmacology 2013 Proctored (70 items) Faculty administer no than week 7 of the course **Remediation should take place no later than week 9 of course Failure to obtain the minimum of a Level 2 on Nursing Care of Children Proctored exam on first attempt will result in mandatory remediation. Failure to obtain the minimum of a Level 2 on Nursing Care of Children Proctored exam on second attempt may result in failure of the course and require course repeat. Only 2 testing attempts allowed on all proctored Nursing Care of Children Proctored exam is calculated into course grade. Practice exam attempts are unlimited. Continue to work with Pharmacology practice exams in preparation for exam in Pharmacology II. Continue to work with Fundamentals of Nursing practice exams in preparation for exam in Adult Health Care Needs I. 2-
RN Maternal Newborn Online Practice 2013A (60 items) Faculty use as an assignment during week 4 of the course (students should receive assignment/homework points) RN Maternal Newborn Online Practice 2013B (60 items) Faculty assign as a ticket to the proctored assessment no later than week 7 student should score a 90% or higher on the practice assessment Learning System RN (30 items) Faculty use as an assignment no later than weeks 5 and 6 of the course (students should receive assignment/homework points) Maternal Newborn 5 Maternal Newborn week 6 Learning System RN Maternal Newborn Final (40 items) Faculty use as remediation tools to aid in student learning following the proctored assessment. Student should complete the Remediation process for the proctored assessment in addition to completing the learning system practice assessment RN Maternal Newborn 2013 Proctored (70 Faculty should administered no later than week 7 of the course **Remediation should take no later than week 9 of course Failure to obtain the minimum of a 2 on Maternal - Newborn Proctored exam on first attempt will result in mandatory remediation. Failure to obtain the minimum of a Level 2 on Maternal - Newborn Proctored exam on second attempt may result in failure of the course and require course repeat. Only 2 testing attempts allowed on all proctored exams. Maternal - Newborn Proctored exam is calculated into course grade. Practice exam attempts are unlimited. Students to obtain 90% on Nursing Care of Children Practice exam to be eligible to take Proctored Pharmacology exam in Pharmacology II After 3 attempts on the Nursing Care of Children Practice exams are completed without a minimum of a 90% scored, students are to complete the Remediation Request Form, and turn it into the nursing administrator or designee to get assistance. RN Comprehensive Predictor 2013 (180 items) Faculty administer no later than week 7 of the course Practice exam attempts are unlimited. Students to obtain 90% on Comprehensive Predictor Practice exam to be eligible to take Proctored Pharmacology exam in Pharmacology II.
Students with questions regarding affirmative action, equal opportunity, harassment, or information about any other university policies may refer to the current NAU catalogs () or NAU student handbook (). Background Check Background Checks are applicable to all programs except Texas. For students in Texas, you will follow the State Board of Nursing (SBON) requirements. Policy. The National American University (NAU) School of Nursing (SON) require a background check for each nursing student who meets the criteria for entry into the nursing clinical core of the nursing programs, with the exception of the Online RN to BSN and Online MSN programs*. An annual background check may be required to satisfy state statutory requirements and/or clinical agency guidelines. * Check with the Austin, Texas BSN program office for Texas specifics. Each nursing student is required to submit to a national background check which may include but is not limited to the following: social security number verification criminal search (seven years or up to five criminal searches) employment verification to include reason for separation and eligibility for for each employer violent sexual offender and predatory registry search HHS/OIG list of excluded individuals/entities GSA list of parties excluded from federal programs United States Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), list of specially designated nationals (SDN) applicable state exclusion list, if one exists. The SON will provide students with contact information for an approved agency to conduct the background check. The student is responsible for the cost of the background checks. The initial background check must be completed no earlier than six (6) months prior to commencement of the clinical portion of the nursing program but with sufficient time for review by the SON. The SON may deny admission and/or progression in the nursing clinical core of the program to any student background may pose a threat to an individual, the university, the nursing profession, or the community or is otherwise unacceptable to clinical agencies. In addition, a student may be denied admission into the nursing clinical core or progression in the nursing program for any of the following reasons: Arrests, charges or convictions, or a criminal history that may limit employment possibilities in certain careers or prohibit licensure as a nurse. Failure to disclose a criminal history. Pursuant to the clinical experience agreement, university policy, or legal requirement. Form.
BSN Clinical Core Curriculum: Austin, Texas Quarter Course Credit Theory Hours Lab Clinical Hours I FALL NS3320D Pathophysiologic Concepts I 4 40 NS3321D Holistic Health Assessment 4 20 40 NS3325 Introduction to Professional Nursing Practice 3 30 NS3326D Professional Role Development 2 20 TOTAL 13 110 40 II WINTER NS3331 Foundations of Holistic Nursing Clinical 3 90 NS3330 Foundations of Holistic Nursing 7 40 60 NS3340D Pathophysiologic Concepts II 4 40 TOTAL 14 80 60 90 III SPRING NS3346 Pharmacology for Nurses 4 40 NS3360 Holistic Nursing Care in Acute Illness I 7 40 60 NS3361 Holistic Nursing Care in Acute Illness I Clinical 3 90 TOTAL 14 80 60 90 IV SUMMER NS3343 Holistic Nursing Care in Chronic Illness I 6 40 40 NS3345 Holistic Nursing Care in Chronic Illness I Clinical 4 120 NS4000D Issues in Transcultural Nursing 4 40 TOTAL 14 80 40 120 V FALL NS4043 Holistic Nursing Care of the Community 6 60 NS4045 Holistic Nursing Care of the Community Clinical 2 60 NS4210D Research and Practice 4 40 TOTAL 12 100 60 VI WINTER NS4143 Holistic Nursing Care in Acute Illness II and End of Life 6 60 NS4145 Holistic Nursing Care in Acute Illness II and End of Life Clinical 4 120 NS4060D Caring for Vulnerable Populations 4 40 TOTAL 14 100 120 VII SPRING NS4243 Holistic Nursing Care in Chronic Illness II and End of Life 6 60 NS4245 Holistic Nursing Care in Chronic Illness II and End of Life Clinical 4 120 NS4300 Concept Integration for the Professional Nursing Role I 5 30 10 45 TOTAL 15 90 10 165 VIII SUMMER NS4310 Concept Integration for the Professional Nursing Role II 5 10 120 NS4400D Leadership and Management in Nursing 6 60 TOTAL 11 70 120
FALL/SPRING NS3321D Holistic Health Assessment 4 20 40 NS3325 Introduction to Professional Nursing Practice 3 30 NS3326D Professional Role Development 2 20 TOTAL 13 110 40 II WINTER/ SUMMER NS3331 Foundations of Holistic Nursing Clinical 3 60 NS3330 Foundations of Holistic Nursing 7 40 60 NS3340D Pathophysiologic Concepts II 4 40 TOTAL 14 80 60 60 III SPRING/FALL NS3346 Pharmacology for Nurses 4 40 NS3360 Holistic Nursing Care in Acute Illness I 7 40 60 NS3361 Holistic Nursing Care in Acute Illness I Clinical 3 60 TOTAL 14 80 60 60 IV SUMMER/ WINTER NS3343 Holistic Nursing Care in Chronic Illness I 6 40 40 NS3345 Holistic Nursing Care in Chronic Illness I Clinical 4 80 NS4000D Issues in Transcultural Nursing 4 40 14 80 40 80 V FALL/SPRING NS4043 Holistic Nursing Care of the Community 6 60 NS4045 Holistic Nursing Care of the Community Clinical 2 40 NS4210D Research and Evidence-Based Practice 4 40 TOTAL 12 100 40 VI WINTER/ SUMMER NS4143 Holistic Nursing Care in Acute Illness II and End of Life 6 60 NS4145 Holistic Nursing Care in Acute Illness II and End of Life Clinical 4 80 NS4060D Caring for Vulnerable Populations 4 40 TOTAL 14 100 80 VII SPRING/FALL NS4243 Holistic Nursing Care in Chronic Illness II and End of Life 6 60 NS4245 Holistic Nursing Care in Chronic Illness II and End of Life Clinical 4 80 NS4300 Concept Integration for the Professional Nursing Role I 5 30 10 30 TOTAL 15 90 10 110 VIII SUMMER/ WINTER NS4310 Concept Integration for the Professional Nursing Role II 5 10 80 NS4400D Leadership and Management in Nursing 6 60 TOTAL 11 70 80 GRAND TOTAL 107 710 210 510 All 3000-level nursing courses (NS) must be completed for progression to 4000-level nursing courses. All NS courses must be completed at NAU Bloomington, Minnesota campus. Students must be officially accepted into the nursing clinical core to register for nursing courses. Minimum course grade of “C,” “P,” or “S” is required for progression in all courses within the nursing clinical core.
At the prescribed time in each course, submit the designated artifact from that course to the appropriate Dropbox. Ensure that the artifacts are edited based on faculty and/or appropriate peer feedback. These artifacts are to be your best work. Portfolio Contents Course Assignment MSN SLOs NS6115: Leadership in Health Care: A Collaborative Approach to Theory/Ethics/Health Policy OR Evidence of Prior Learning Credits. Designate Portfolio Assignment as labeled in the course room. OR Evidence of Prior Learning Credits. Outcome #1: Analyze social, ethical and legal issues that impact the delivery of domestic and global healthcare. Outcome #2: Integrate theory, research, and practice using critical thinking and effective problem solving for the advancement of the nursing profession NS6240: Nurse Educator Role Designate Portfolio Assignment as labeled in the course room. Outcome#4: Synthesize principles and theories from one’s specialty area of practice (administration, care coordination, education, or informatics) to participate in future advances in healthcare initiatives. Outcome#5: Model professional, scholarly, and leadership behaviors of one’s specialty area of practice (administration, care coordination, education, or informatics) that foster clinical reasoning and lifelong learning. NS6251: Nursing Capstone Project Planning A current copy of your most recent nursing license. An up-to-date resume. Two signed letters of reference for employment. Outcome#1: Analyze social, ethical and legal issues that impact the delivery of domestic and global healthcare. Outcome#2: Integrate theory, research, and practice using critical thinking and effective problem solving for the
Zona Rosa, Missouri: ASN Clinical Core Courses Course Prerequisites Hours (1:1) Lab (1:2) Hours (1:3) I NS1020 - Health Assessment EN1150, MA1500 or MA2050, SC1232, SC1332, SC1422 2 10 20 NS1010 - Intro to Professional Practice EN1150, MA1500 or MA2050, SC1232, SC1332, SC1422 2 20 4 30 20 II NS1030 - Foundations of Nursing Practice SC1201, SC1370, NS1010, NS1020 8 60 40 NS1031 - Foundations of Nursing Practice – Clinical SC1201, SC1370, NS1010, NS1020 2 60 NS1040 - Pharmacology I SC1201, SC1370, NS1010, NS1020 4 30 20