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Note: Students entering South University in their freshman year who plan to apply to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program, may register for AHS1001 Medical Terminology (please note that AHS1001 is a prerequisite for BIO1011) which fulfills the elective requirement here. Transfer students may bring an elective from a prior program or complete an advisor-approved general elective. South University, Montgomery transfer students should consider BIO3344 Principles of Genetics to fulfill this elective requirement.
(must be taken concurrently with BIO1012 Anatomy and Physiology I Lab)
(must be taken concurrently with BIO1014 Anatomy and Physiology II Lab)
*PSY2022 is required by CCNE for all BSN students. Per the Department of Behavioral Sciences, the course meets the South University General Education requirements for Social and Behavioral Sciences for Nursing students ONLY.
(must be taken concurrently with BIO2073 Microbiology Laboratory )
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The College of Nursing and Public Health admits two classes of students per year to each campus-based BSN programs. Application packets and deadlines are available on each campus. Fully completed application materials (including evidence of completion of all prerequisite courses) are due by the posted deadline, usually the first day of the quarter before admission (ex., first day of summer quarter for fall quarter program start). Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
For the BSN degree program for initial licensure, progression is also contingent upon completion of required assessment examinations. These examinations include:
A student on provisional status who does not satisfactorily complete the requirements for removing provisional status will be dismissed from the nursing program.
All applicants to the RN to BSN program must hold a current and unencumbered license in the state in which they are completing program requirements. Additionally, all BSN and RN to BSN applicants must successfully complete a criminal background check and a drug screening. Clinical affiliation agencies may require additional testing.
Achievement Examinations and NCLEX-RN Preparation
The South University Nursing Faculty is committed to assisting students to achieve success on the National Council Licensing Examination-Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN). Successful completion of this examination is required for entry into the practice of professional nursing. In addition to faculty prepared examinations, nursing students take a series of achievement examinations upon completion of the various courses in the nursing program to prepare for taking the NCLEX-RN. The examinations are used to measure student nursing knowledge, acquired nursing skills and competencies. Students failing to achieve the national average on any achievement test must provide evidence of remediation to their faculty advisors.
South University provides students with ample educational resources including library resources, CDs, DVDs, computer software programs, videotapes, audiotapes and access to a variety of nursing education websites such as atitesting.com. Students are required to attend NCLEX-RN review courses during the final quarter of the program.
ATI Policy
The following policy describes the use of the Assessment Technologies Inc. (ATI) Comprehensive Assessment and Review Program (CARP) as a component of admission, progression, and graduation in nursing program at South University. This policy has been developed to establish guidelines to prepare students for the NCLEX-RN licensure examination and to identify at-risk students. All students have the opportunity for review and remediation to enhance their success in the program and on NCLEX-RN after graduation.
1. Admission
The ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) is a requirement of the admission process. The TEAS is used to determine academic preparedness of pre-licensure nursing students in Reading, Math, Science, and English and Language Usage. Students must achieve a "Proficient" level to be considered for admission to the nursing program. Applicants are limited to testing twice within a 12 month period with a minimum of one month between testing.
2. Comprehensive ATI Program
Students have access to and are assigned to utilize the comprehensive ATI package. ATI Resources are listed below along with corresponding courses.
NSG3001 Introduction to the Profession of Nursing | Tutorial: ATI Nursing Getting Started: Steps to success Practice Assessment: Self-assessment Inventory Achieve
Proctored Assessment: Critical Thinking Assessment- Entrance: |
NSG3008/NSG3011 Principles of Assessment Lab | Tutorial: Dosage calculations Skills Modules: Adult Physical Assessment |
NSG3023 Fundamentals of Nursing | Nurse Logic - Beginning Student
Practice Assessments
Tutorial: Learning System RN:
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NSG3022 Pharmacotherapeutics I | Tutorial: Pharmacology Made Easy
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NSG3032 Pharmacotherapeutics II | Tutorial: Pharmacology Made Easy
Pharmacology Practice Assessments A & B Tutorial: Learning System: RN: Pharmacology |
NSG3033/NSG3037 Caring for Adults I | Targeted Medical Surgical Practice Assessments
Tutorial: Learning System RN: (Same content as above) |
NSG3044/NSG3046 Caring for Adults II | Targeted Medical Surgical Practice Assessments:
Tutorial: Learning System RN: (Same content as above) |
NSG4052 Caring for Adults III | Nurse Logic-Advanced Student
Targeted Medical Surgical Practice Assessments
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NSG4060 Caring for Adults IV | Targeted Medical Surgical Practice Assessments:
Tutorial: Learning System RNL (same as above) |
NSG3068/NSG3069/NSG4069 Caring for Diverse and Vulnerable Populations I | Practice Assessments:
Tutorial: Learning System RN: (same content as above) |
NSG3042/NSG3047 Caring for Women and Neonates | Practice Assessments:
Tutorial: Learning System RN: (same content as above) |
NSG4050/NSG4056 Caring for Children | Practice Assessments:
Tutorial: Learning System RN: (same content as above) Skills Modules: Physical Assessment - Child |
NSG4058/NSG4062 Caring for Persons with Psychiatric/Mental Health Problems | Practice Assessments:
Tutorial: Learning System RN: (same content as above) |
NSG4071 Transition into Professional Nursing | Tutorial: Learning System RN: Practice Tests:
Proctored Assessment: Critical Thinking Assessment - Exit |
3. ATI Testing
A. Content Mastery Series
The ATI review and remediation Content Mastery Series is used as a component of formative and summative academic assessment in the BSN program. Students must provide documentation of completion of assigned non-proctored ATI Content Mastery and/or Targeted Medical Surgical Assessment Series exams with a score of 85% prior to taking proctored examinations. Practice exam results are administered with rationales disabled.
Students are required to take the Proctored Assessments listed below. A minimum score of Level 2 is the goal.
Course | Exam |
NSG3023 Fundamentals of Nursing | Fundamentals |
NSG3042/NSG3047 Caring for Women and Neonates | Maternal Newborn |
NSG4050/NSG4056 Caring for Children | Nursing Care for Children |
NSG4052 Caring for Adults III | Nutrition |
NSG4050/NSG4056 Caring for Children | Nursing Care of Children |
NSG4069 Caring for Diverse and Vulnerable Populations I | Community Health |
NSG4060 Caring for Adults IV | Adult Medical Surgical |
NSG4058/NSG4062 Caring for Psychiatric/Mental Health Problems | Mental Health |
NSG4071 Transition in the Profession of Nursing | Leadership Comprehensive Predictor |
ATI assessment activities are valued at 10% of the course grade in designated courses as indicated above. Grades will be assigned based upon the results of Proctored Assessment, first attempt.
Students who achieve a Level 2 or 3 on the retake will receive an 80% for the ATI grade
B. Remediation
Remediation provides an opportunity for students to review, study and acquire additional knowledge. Remediation is intended to help students recover important information that was missed when taking the initial assessment.
Remediation is required for all ATI Practice and First Attempt proctored assessments. Remediation templates are available on the ATI student homepage. Students must utilize their test results to complete remediation. Content areas with a score equal to or less than 70% require remediation. Additionally, remediation may be completed on the ATI website under focused review. Faculty assign students with remediation activities based upon student test results.
Practice Assessments:
All practice assessments will be made available to students at the beginning of each quarter. Students are required to take both practice assessment tests and complete remediation for both practice assessments by the end of week seven in order to take the proctored assessment. Remediation will be completed based on first attempt on the practice assessments. Form B is to be completed by the end of week four and Form A is to be completed by the end of week seven, An overall score of 85% is required on both non-proctored assessments by the end of week seven. Rationales will be enabled after the first attempt for each practice assessment.
Proctored Assessments:
Proctored assessments will be administered week 9 or 10 of the quarter. Remediation is required for the Proctored Assessment regardless of the level achieved for any areas with a score less than 70%. Students are required to complete remediation for the Proctored Assessment prior to taking the final examination.
Retesting is required for any student not achieving a minimum grade of Level 2 on the proctored assessment. Retesting will take place during the week of final exams. A different test version will be utilized for retesting. Students who achieve a Level 2 or Level 3 on the second Proctored Assessment will receive an 80% for the ATI grade. A student not achieving a Level 2 on retesting is strongly encouraged to complete additional remediation. Remediation strategies may include but are not limited to the following:
ATI Active Learning Templates
Short Answer Remediation
C. Comprehensive Predictor Exam
The proctored ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor Exam is a component of NSG4071. Students must pass the examination within two attempts during this course with a score commensurate with a 90% probability of passing NCLEX-RN on the first attempt. The first and second attempts must be completed by the scheduled deadline date. If student fails to achieve a 90% prediction to pass NCLEX on the first attempt, remediation will be required prior to the second attempt.
The faculty member will determine when the student is ready for re-testing.
The course grade assigned for meeting the 90% on Predictor (calculated as 10% of grade in NSG4071) is:
4. NCLEX-RN Reviews
Two ATI NCLEX-RN reviews are provided for all nursing students.
1. ATI Live Campus Review
The Comprehensive Live NCLEX Review is an all-inclusive, live study session covering essential nursing content that aligns with the NCLEX test plan. Led by a master's-degreed nurse educator, the engaging, interactive format reviews all content areas and includes test-taking strategies, critical-thinking exercises and Q&A practice.
South University provides access to ATI live reviews on campus or students may be referred to an alternate location.
2. Virtual ATI Review
"The Virtual-ATI NCLEX review is an innovative, online partnership that provides a
12-week access to interactive online review resources to prepare nursing graduates for NCLEX success. The review is guided by a Master's-prepared nurse educator and is individualized to each graduate. The program directly aligns with the current NCLEX ® test plan, and takes place in an online classroom that provides access to a variety of on-demand resources including online learning activities, NCLEX test-taking strategies, content-based case studies, concept maps, NCLEX subscale-specific quiz questions, and alternate item format quiz questions that are all accessible by computer, tablet, and mobile devices." (ATI website).
Failure to comply with the ATI testing policy may result in a course failure.
Course Week /ATI Enrollment Week | Modules | Grade Percentage |
Week6 ATI Week 1 | Beginning Review Test Taking Strategies Module
| 20% |
Week 7 ATI Week 2 | Stage 1 - Fundamentals Module | 20% |
Week 8 ATI Week 3 | Stage 2 - Pharmacology Module | 20% |
Week 9 &10 ATI Week 4 & 5 | Stage 3- Medical- Surgical Module | 20% |
Week 11 ATI Week 6 | Stage 4 - Maternal Newborn | 20% |
Total Grade Possible | 100% | |
Post-Graduation | ||
ATI Week 7 | Nursing Care of Children Mental Health | 75% Stage |
ATI Week 8 | Leadership Virtual-ATI Predictor Post-Predictor Review | 100% Stage |
ATI Week 9 -12 | Green Light Post-Green Light Review | Green Light |
NCLEX within 3 weeks of ATI Course "Green Light" |