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Texas Woman’s University
College of Nursing
Denton/Dallas/Houston
Advanced Placement through Challenge Examination for
RN to BS/MS and Post Baccalaureate Programs
Purpose: Advanced placement through challenge examination offers the registered nurse the opportunity
to challenge courses for which the student has gained knowledge through continuing education, life
experiences, or academic course work.
Courses: The following courses are available for challenge for students who meet the criteria as
specified for each course.
Nurs 3612:
Nurs 3614:
Nurs 3804:
Nurs 4612:
Nurs 4803:
Nurs 4813:
Introduction to Nursing Research *
Nursing Assessment Across the Life Span *
The RN Nursing Experience with Families and Groups
Promoting Wellness in the Aging Family
The Nursing Leadership and Management Experience
The RN High Acuity Nursing Experience
*Course not available for challenge for RN to MS and Post Baccalaureate RN to MS students.
Qualification for Eligibility: All students in the RN-BS and RN-MS programs are potentially eligible to
challenge courses in the RN-BS program. Students however, must meet the criteria for eligibility for each
individual course.
Application Process:
1. The application to challenge a course must be submitted to the program coordinator.
2. Students that meet the criteria for challenge will receive notification of their eligibility one month in
advance of the examination date by faculty.
3. Students will also be notified of the place and time of the examination or the deadline for submitting
the required assignment.
4. All assignments and notification of results for challenge examinations must be completed by the end
of the first week of class during each semester.
Challenge Examination: Faculty in the College of Nursing will select and administer the exam. The
challenge exam can be any or all of the following:
1. A comprehensive exam (multiple choice, matching, true and false, short answer and/or essay
questions).
2. A demonstration of desired skills.
3. A written case study report.
4. A scholarly paper.
Approved: UAAC 8.10.11
Advanced Placement eligibility criteria changes for N3612, N3614, and N4803 approved UAAC 4.22.2013
4.23.2013
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Level of Performance Required for Credit: A score of 72% (out of a possible 100%) on the
examination is required to receive course credit. Students who score 72 and above will receive the grade
made on the challenge examination at the end of the semester. The letter grade will be as follows:
90 – 100
A
80 – 89
B
72 – 79
C
Students may take the challenge examination only one time.
Students Who Score Less Than 72: Students who score less than 72 on the examination may complete
the course in the semester in which they are enrolled. If students choose not to continue in the course,
they will need to withdraw from the course prior to the last day to drop without penalty (See academic
calendar). If the student withdraws after the last day to drop without penalty, the grade of “WF” is
assigned and the student is subject to the College of Nursing Academic Policies.
Option to Continue in the Course: A student who passes the challenge examination may take the course
in hopes of earning a higher grade if the course is taken in the same semester in which the challenge
examination is taken. Students electing to continue in the course will receive the grade earned from
attending the course and not the grade made on the challenge exam.
Examination for Students with Disabilities: If you anticipate the need for reasonable accommodations
to meet the requirements of this course, you must register with the office of Disability Support Services
(CFO 106, 940-898-3835, dss@twu.edu ) in order to obtain the required official notification of your
accommodation needs. Please plan to meet with your course instructor by appointment or during office
hours to discuss approved accommodations and how course requirements and activities may impact your
ability to fully participate.
Admission to the Examination Room: At the time of the examination, students must present picture
identification of either a driver’s license or TWU ID. The name on the identification must match the
name that is on the class roster. Students will be required to sign in and sign out of the test.
Application Deadlines to Course Faculty: To challenge a course, you must mail the application form to
the Program Coordinator by the deadline. The mailing address is located at the bottom of the application.
Fall Semester Challenge
Spring Semester Challenge
Summer Semester Challenge
July 1st
November 1st
April 1st
Approved: UAAC 8.10.11
Advanced Placement eligibility criteria changes for N3612, N3614, and N4803 approved UAAC 4.22.2013
4.23.2013
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Texas Woman’s University
College of Nursing
Advanced Placement Application
Name:
Student ID
(Last)
(First)
Address:
Telephone
Home
(Area Code)
Home
(Area Code)
Work
(Area Code)
Cell
E Mail
Advanced Placement through Challenge Examination requested for
(please circle one and insert year):
Fall
Spring
Year
Summer
Year
Year
Advanced placement request for (a separate application must be submitted for each course requested for approval to
challenge):
Nurs 3612 – Introduction to Nursing Research
Nurs 3614 – Nursing Assessment Across the Life Span
Nurs 3804 – RN with Families and Groups
Nurs 4612 – Promoting Wellness in the Aging Family
Nurs 4803 – The Nursing Leadership and Management Experience
Nurs 4813 – RN High Acuity Nursing
Approved: UAAC 8.10.11
Advanced Placement eligibility criteria changes for N3612, N3614, and N4803 approved UAAC 4.22.2013
4.23.2013
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Instructions
1.
The application is to be submitted to the RN Coordinator on the center at which you are enrolled by the
stated deadlines:
July 1
November 1
April 1
Fall Semester Advanced Placement Challenge
Spring Semester Advanced Placement Challenge
Summer Semester Advanced Placement Challenge
2.
The examination will be given in the semester the course is offered and after verification of enrollment in
the course that semester.
3.
Students will be notified by the course faculty of the date and time the challenge examination or the
deadline for submitting the required assignment.
4.
All examinations/assignments and notification of the challenge results must be completed by the end of
the first week of class for the semester.
5.
Courses can only be challenged if they are offered in the semester the student wishes to challenge. The
student must check the official class schedule or verify course offering with the RN Coordinator.
6.
Students may take the challenge exam one time per course during their enrollment in the College of
Nursing. Students who score 72 and above will receive the grade made on the challenge examination
at the end of the semester.
Students who score less than 72 on the challenge examination may complete the course in the semester
in which they are enrolled for the challenge exam or withdraw and re-enroll in the course during a later
semester. Students who choose not to continue in the course will need to withdraw from the course prior
to the last day to drop without penalty (see academic calendar). If the student withdraws after the last
day to drop without penalty, the grade of “WF” is assigned and is subject to the College of Nursing
Academic Policies.
A student who passes the challenge examination may take the course in hopes of earning a higher grade.
The course must be completed in the same semester in which the challenge examination was taken.
Students electing to continue in the course will receive the grade earned and not the challenge exam grade.
7.
Students with disabilities are referred to the policy for individuals with disabilities in all course syllabi.
Students must register with the office of Disability Support Services in Denton.
RN – BS/MS Coordinator
TWU College of Nursing
P.O. Box 425498
Denton, Texas 76204-5498
(940) 898-2401
Student Signature
RN – BS/MS Coordinator
TWU College of Nursing
5500 Southwestern Medical Ave.
Dallas, Texas 75235-7299
(214) 689-6650
RN – BS/MS Coordinator
TWU College of Nursing
6700 Fannin Street
Houston, Texas 77030-2897
(713) 794-2100
Date
Approved UAAC 08.10.11
Advanced Placement eligibility criteria changes for N3612, N3614, and N4803 approved UAAC 4.22.2013
4.23.2013
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Texas Woman’s University
College of Nursing
Denton/Dallas/Houston
NURSING 3612 – Introduction into Nursing Research
Course Credit by Challenge Examination
RN to BS/MS Program
Course Description: Focuses on research process at an introductory level. Emphasizes nursing
research and its relevance to nursing practice.
Purpose: The challenge examination is to allow students to earn course credit by examination.
This credit will satisfy degree requirements in the same way as credit earned by taking and
passing the course.
Eligibility Requirements:
1. Students must be officially enrolled in N3612.
2. Eligible students must meet and submit proof of the following requirements:
a. A minimum of one year of fulltime experience as an RN within the last 5 years,
and
b. A prior college research course taken within the last 5 years and received a
minimum grade of 'C’.
Challenge Examination: Faculty in the College of Nursing will select and administer the exam.
The challenge exam will consist of two parts:
1. A comprehensive exam (multiple choice, matching, true and false, short answer and/or
essay questions).
2. An evaluation of a published research article selected by the faculty.
Approved UAAC 08.10.11
Advanced Placement eligibility criteria changes for N3612, N3614, and N4803 approved UAAC 4.22.2013
4.23.2013
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Texas Woman’s University
College of Nursing
Denton/Dallas/Houston
NURSING 3614 – Nursing Assessment Across the Life Span for the RN
Course Credit by Challenge Examination
RN to BS/MS Program
Course Description: Focuses on physical and psychosocial techniques of health assessment.
Emphasizes influences of spirituality, culture, and human sexuality on individuals of all ages.
Clinical experiences provide the opportunities to apply interview and assessment skills in
community-based settings.
Purpose: The challenge examination is to allow students to earn course credit by examination.
This credit will satisfy degree requirements in the same way as credit earned by taking and
passing the course.
Eligibility Requirements:
1. Students must be officially enrolled in N3614.
2. Eligible students must meet and submit proof of one of the following requirements:
a. A college assessment course taken within the last 5 years and received a
minimum grade of 'C', or
b. A minimum of one year of full-time experience as a Registered Nurse within the
last 5 years, and 10 hours of continuing education within the last 2 years that
focused on assessment skills.
Challenge Examination: Faculty in the College of Nursing will select and administer the exam.
The challenge exam will consist of two parts:
1. A comprehensive exam (multiple choice, matching, true and false, short answer and/or
essay questions).
2. A demonstration of an assessment on an adult (live or videotape). In order to demonstrate
the assessment skill, the student must pass the comprehensive exam with a minimum of
72.
Approved UAAC 08.10.11
Advanced Placement eligibility criteria changes for N3612, N3614, and N4803 approved UAAC 4.22.2013
4.23.2013
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Texas Woman’s University
College of Nursing
Denton/Dallas/Houston
NURSING 3804 – The RN Nursing Experience with Families and Groups
Course Credit by Challenge Examination
RN to BS/MS Program
Course Description: Focuses on nursing’s role with families and groups. Emphasizes aspects of
health promotion and health maintenance with families and groups. Examines the developing
family and group, family and group dynamics, impact of illness (disease) states, situational
crises, the advocacy process, and the impact of politics on the systems.
Purpose: The challenge examination is to allow students to earn course credit by examination.
This credit will satisfy degree requirements in the same way as credit earned by taking and
passing the course.
Eligibility Requirements:
1. Students must be officially enrolled in N3804.
2. Eligible students must meet and submit proof of one of the following requirements:
a. Certified Family Life Educator,
b. Degree in Family Science, or
c. Eighteen (18) hours in the Family Sciences
Challenge Examination: Faculty in the College of Nursing will select and administer the exam.
The challenge exam will be:
1. A comprehensive exam (multiple choice, matching, true and false, short answer and/or
essay questions) or
2. A scholarly paper.
Approved UAAC 08.10.11
Advanced Placement eligibility criteria changes for N3612, N3614, and N4803 approved UAAC 4.22.2013
4.23.2013
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Texas Woman’s University
College of Nursing
Denton/Dallas/Houston
NURSING 4612 – Promoting Wellness in the Aging Family
Course Credit by Challenge Examination
RN to BS/MS Program
Course Description: Focuses on preserving health in families with aging individuals. Builds
knowledge base for nurses’ participation in managing health care problems and developing
strategies for promoting wellness in aging individuals. Examines role changes in the family
constellation as a result of the aging process.
Purpose: The challenge examination is to allow students to earn course credit by examination.
This credit will satisfy degree requirements in the same way as credit earned by taking and
passing the course.
Eligibility Requirements:
1. Students must be officially enrolled in N4612.
2. Eligible students must meet and submit proof of one of the following requirements:
a. National certification as a Gerontological Nurse, or
b. A minimum of two years of fulltime experience as a gerontological nurse within
the last 5 years, and 10 hours of continuing education within the last 2 years that
focused on gerontology.
Challenge Examination: Faculty in the College of Nursing will select and administer the exam.
The challenge exam will be:
1. A comprehensive exam (multiple choice, matching, true and false, short answer and/or
essay questions).
Approved UAAC 08.10.11
Advanced Placement eligibility criteria changes for N3612, N3614, and N4803 approved UAAC 4.22.2013
4.23.2013
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Texas Woman’s University
College of Nursing
Denton/Dallas/Houston
NURSING 4803 – The Nursing Leadership and Management Experience
Course Credit by Challenge Examination
RN to BS/MS Program
Course Description: Focuses of leadership and management theories, trends, and issues in
health care. Emphasizes professional nursing’s role in health care and health care delivery
systems. Compares strategies for entry into the professional nursing practice.
Purpose: The challenge examination is to allow students to earn course credit by examination.
This credit will satisfy degree requirements in the same way as credit earned by taking and
passing the course.
Eligibility Requirements:
1. Students must be officially enrolled in N4803.
2. Eligible students must meet and submit proof of one of the following requirements:
a. National certification in healthcare administration (e.g. ANCC Certification), OR
b. A minimum of two years of fulltime experience in lower to upper management
(e.g. head nurse, unit coordinator, Director of Nursing) in a health care facility
within the last 5 years, and 10 hours of continuing education within the last 2
years that focused on management and leadership skills, or
c. A college level leadership/management course taken within the last 5 years and
received a minimum grade of 'C'.
Challenge Examination: Faculty in the College of Nursing will select and administer the exam.
The challenge exam will be:
1. A comprehensive exam (multiple choice, matching, true and false, short answer and/or
essay questions).
Approved UAAC 08.10.11
Advanced Placement eligibility criteria changes for N3612, N3614, and N4803 approved UAAC 4.22.2013
4.23.2013
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Texas Woman’s University
College of Nursing
Denton/Dallas/Houston
NURSING 4813: The RN High Acuity Nursing Experience
Course Credit by Challenge Examination
RN to BS/MS Program
Course Description: Focuses on collaborative management, critical thinking, and interventions
utilized in high acuity nursing of individuals of all ages. Differentiates the nurse’s role in a
variety of settings including homes, transitional, and acute care.
Purpose: The challenge examination is to allow students to earn course credit by examination.
This credit will satisfy degree requirements in the same way as credit earned by taking and
passing the course.
Eligibility Requirements:
1. Students must be officially enrolled in N4813.
2. Eligible students must meet and submit proof of one of the following requirements:
a. Current AACN Certification for Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN), or
b. A minimum of two years of full time experience in an intensive care unit within
the last 5 years, and 10 hours of continuing education within the last 2 years that
focused on critical care.
Challenge Examination: Faculty in the College of Nursing will select and administer the exam.
The challenge exam will be:
1. A comprehensive exam (multiple choice, matching, true and false, short answer and/or
essay questions).
Approved UAAC 08.10.11
Advanced Placement eligibility criteria changes for N3612, N3614, and N4803 approved UAAC 4.22.2013
4.23.2013