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A transcript evaluation is completed for each student to transfer in up to 90 general education credits. For students to receive block transfer credit for General Education courses, they must meet the standard outlined in the General Education Transfer Credit policy.
(must be taken concurrently with BIO1012 Anatomy and Physiology I Lab)
(must be taken concurrently with BIO1014 Anatomy and Physiology II Lab)
(must be taken concurrently with BIO2071 or BIO2073)
(online)
OR
(campuses)
(required for BSN; RN to BSN students ONLY can take either)
This policy establishes guidelines and grading criteria for the use of the Advanced Practice Education Associates (APEA) products in the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) programs. This policy provides a framework for consistent usage and application of APEA products.
The APEA assessments are used as a component of formative and summative academic assessment in the MSN/PGC/FNP, AGPCNP and for NE (the 3P exam only) programs. The APEA online testing center provides documentation of completion of assigned proctored/non-proctored APEA exams.
Table 1.1 APEA 3P Grading Rubric
| APEA 3P Exam Grading Criteria | Letter Grade | Points/Percent of Grade |
| Score on APEA 3P is ≥67% | P | 100 pts/100% |
| Score on APEA 3P of <67% | F | 0 pts/100% |
Table 1.2 APEA Pre-Predictor Grading Rubric
| APEA Pre-Predictor Exam Grading Criteria | Points/Percent of Grade |
| Score on APEA Pre-predictor Exam is > 70% | 100 pts/15% |
| Score on APEA Pre-predictor Exam of 65-69% | 75 pts/15% |
| Score on APEA Pre-predictor Exam of < 65% | 55 pts/15% |
Note: Score ranges may change based on exam psychometrics
Table 1.3 APEA Post-Predictor Grading Rubric
| APEA Post-Predictor Exam Grading Criteria | Points/Percent of Grade |
| Score on APEA Post-predictor Exam is > 70% | 100 pts/40% |
| Score on APEA Post-predictor Exam of 65-69% | 75 pts/40% |
| Score on APEA Post-predictor Exam of < 65% | 55 pts/40% |
Note: Score ranges may change based on exam psychometrics
Retesting is required for any student not achieving a minimum grade of ≥ 67% (minimum score may change based on exam psychometrics) on the APEA 3P exam. Retesting of the APEA 3P exam will take place during the final week of NSG6023. A different test version will be utilized for retesting.Students who achieve a minimum grade of ≥ 67% on the retest of the 3P exam will receive an 80% for the APEA grade. Students who are unsuccessful after two (2) attempts on the 3P exam will be programmatically dismissed from the MSN nurse practitioner programs. Any retakes/retesting of the APEA 3P or APEA pre and post-predictor exams must be approved by the College of Nursing and Public Health Dean or their designee.
Students have access to and are assigned the APEA resources to be used. Courses are listed in Table 3.1 and identifies APEA resources to be used in the corresponding courses.
Table 3.1 Courses with Corresponding APEA Resources
| Course | Resource |
| NSG5003 - Advanced Pathophysiology (FNP and AGPCNP) | Require Students Purchase APEA Resource: Clinical Guidelines in Primary Care. Students are required to cite clinical guidelines resources in papers and presentations throughout the program as identified in the ACOs. |
| NSG6005 - Pharmacology (FNP and AGPCNP) | APEA Resource: Begin QBank Pharmacology 6 months' access. Students must complete 50 Pharmacology QBank questions per week in tutor mode. In week 10, students must complete a 75-question exam mode assessment with a required score of ≥ 80%. Students may repeat the exam to achieve the required 80%. Students must complete all questions. Course Percentage: 10%. Suggest Students Purchase APEA Resource: Pharm in Flash cards from APEA. |
| NSG6001 - Advanced Nursing Practice I (FNP & AGPCNP) and practicum courses. | Suggest Students Purchase APEA Resource: APEA Guide to Coding. Students are required to include ICD-10, E & M and CPT codes for all diagnoses, levels of care and procedures referenced in papers, presentations and clinical documentation (comprehensive and focused SOAP notes) throughout the program as identified in the ACOs. |
| NSG6020 - Advanced Health and Physical Assessment (FNP , AGNP & NE) | APEA Resource: Begin QBank Patient Assessment Questions with 6 months' access. Students must complete 50 Assessment Q bank questions per week in tutor mode. In week, 9 students will complete a 75 questions exam mode assessment with a required score of ≥ 80%. Students may repeat the exam one-time only, in an attempt to receive a higher score. The highest achieved score will be calculated in the final course grade. Students must complete all questions. Course Percentage: 10%. Suggest Students Purchase APEA Resource: Dermatology DDx Deck/ Pediatric Dermatology DDx Deck. |
| NSG6021 Pre-Clinical Evaluation | 3P Exam: Administer Week 8/9. Content areas with a score ≤66% require remediation. |
| NSG6420 (FNP) or NSG6320 (AGNP) - Practicum I: Family or Adult Health: Adults and Gerontology | APEA Resource: Continue QBank Patient Assessment. Students must complete 50 Assessment Q bank questions per week in tutor mode. In week 9, students will complete a 75-question exam mode assessment with a required score of ≥ 80%. Students may repeat the exam one-time only, in an attempt to receive a higher score. The highest achieved score will be calculated in the final course grade. Students must complete all questions. Course Percentage: 10%. APEA Resource: Begin FNP or AGNP Online Video Review Course 12 months; 2 views. Students must complete the appropriate sections for their track, sections 1 through 5 of the review course by the end week 9 or receive a zero "0" for the assignment. |
| NSG6430 (FNP) or NSG6330 (AGNP) - Practicum II Family or Adult Health: Women's Health | APEA Resource: Begin QBank Patient Management 12 months' access. Students must complete 50 Management Q bank questions per week in tutor mode. In week 9 students must complete a 75 question exam mode assessment with a required score of ≥ 80%. Students may repeat the exam one-time only, in an attempt to receive a higher score. The highest achieved score will be calculated in the final course grade. Students must complete all questions. Course Percentage: 10% APEA Resource: Continue FNP or AGNP Online Video Review Course 12 months; 2 views Students must complete the appropriate sections for their track, sections 6 through 10 of the review course by the end week 9 or receive a zero "0" for the assignment. |
| NSG6435 (FNP) - Practicum III: Family Health: Pediatrics | APEA Resource: Continue QBank Patient Management. Students will complete 50 Management Q bank questions per week in tutor mode. In week, 9 students will complete a 75-question exam mode assessment with a required score of ≥ 80%. Students may repeat the exam one-time only, in an attempt to receive a higher score. The highest achieved score will be calculated in the final course grade. Students must complete all questions. Course Percentage: 10%. APEA Resource: Continue FNP Online Video Review Course 12 months; 2 views. Students must complete sections 11 through 15 of the review course by the end week 9 or receive a zero "0" for the assignment. |
| NSG6340 (AGNP) - Practicum III: Adult Health: Primary Care | APEA Resource: Continue QBank Patient Management. Students will complete 50 Management Q bank questions per week in tutor mode. In week, 9 students will complete a 75-question exam mode assessment with a required score of ≥ 80%. Students may repeat the exam one-time only, in an attempt to receive a higher score. The highest achieved score will be calculated in the final course grade. Students must complete all questions. Pass/Fail APEA Resource: Continue AGNP Online Video Review Course 12 months; 2 views. Students must complete sections 11 through 16 of the review course by the end week 9. Complete all the practice questions and the evaluation. Then submit the certificate of completion from APEA or receive an incomplete for the course. Pre-Predictor Exam (AGNP): Administer Week 2. Post-Predictor Exam (AGNP): Administer Week 8/9. |
| NSG6440 (FNP) - Practicum IV (IV: Family Health: Primary Care | APEA Resource: Continue QBank Patient Management. Students must complete 50 Management Q bank questions per week in tutor mode. In week 9 students will complete a question exam mode assessment with a required score of ≥ 80%. Students may repeat the exam one-time only, in an attempt to receive a higher score. The highest achieved score will be calculated in the final course grade. Students must complete all questions or receive an incomplete for the course. Pass/Fail APEA Resource: Continue FNP Online Video Review Course Students must complete sections 16 through 19 of the review course by the end week 10. Complete all the practice questions and the evaluation. Then submit the certificate of completion from APEA or receive an incomplete for the course. Pre-Predictor Exam (FNP): Administer Week 2. Post-Predictor Exam (FNP): Administer Week 8/9. |
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