Department of Nursing - Nursing, B.S.N.

z-2018-2019 Program Change - Major, Minor, or Certificate

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  • Select Program below, unless modifying an Acalog Shared Core.

  • Type of Program*

  • **Read before you begin**

    1. Please turn on the help text before starting this proposal by clicking on the icon in the top right corner of the heading. Items with help text indicating format should be typed in the exact format as the help text (excluding the quote marks).
    2. Import curriculum data from the Catalog by clicking on in the top left corner.
      1. In the pop-up screen that appears, select the current catalog,
      2. In field titled or add filter select Prefix from the drop down box; click the drop-down box for add another filter and select Code.
      3. In the Prefix and Code boxes that have appeared, enter the course prefix and number, respectively (e.g. STA and 205).
      4. Click Search Available Curriculum and the course should appear in a list.
      5. Click the course you intend to edit (or return to Step C if it was not found).
      6. Scroll to the bottom (do NOT adjust any of the check-boxes) and click Import This Item."
    3. In order for the program to track changes. DO NOT MAKE CHANGES TO CURRENT CURRICULUM UNTIL PROPOSAL IS LAUNCHED in order to track changes.
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    5. Once you have launched the proposal form you can then begin editing imported fields, adding justifications, etc. All changes from that point will be tracked. Optionally, you may also attach syllabi or any additional supporting documents by clicking on the Proposal Toolbox icon.  . Please be aware that forms submitted without appropriate justifications and/or an impact report will be returned to the proposer without consideration.
  • Department/ Unit Submitting Proposal*
  • Does this change require TEC approval?*
  • Does this change require the Faculty Senate approval?*
    Faculty Senate approval is needed when proposing changes to a major.
  • Program Level*
  • Status*
  • Program Type*
  • Degree Type*
  • Indicate Full Program Name*
    Nursing, B.S.N.
    Nursing, B.S.N.
    i.e. Chemistry, B.S.
  • What changes to the program (major, minor, or certificate) are proposed?*

  • To merge or combine multiple tracks into one, you will need to include information in this form to change only the track you wish to keep, incorporating the information from the other tracks into one.  You will then need to complete a program delete form for each of the other tracks.

    To delete a Major, Minor, Certificate, Track, Specialization or Concentration you must use the 2018-2019 Program Deletion - Major, Minor, or Certificate Proposal form and include a Teach-Out plan.

  • Provide a detailed narrative describing program change(s) requested.*

    The department of nursing (undergraduate) is proposing a Norse Nurse Scholars program. In this program, high achieving high school seniors may be direct admit from high school.

    The admission standards for this would be

    • 27 or higher on ACT
    • 3.5 or higher high school GPA
    • HS Biology completed with a grade of B or higher
    • Submit a letter of recommendation from a high school counselor, teacher, or coach (associated with the high school that the candidate attends). Letter should include a narrative on the student's academic excellence and leadership qualitlies
    • Deadlilne to apply: November 1st of senior year

    To maintain a spot in the nursing program, by the end of the freshman year at NKU the student must

    • Maintain a B or higher for Anatomy & Physiology I & II
    • Cumulative GPA of 3.0
    • Science GPA of 2.75
    • Grade of C or higher in all other pre-rerquisite courses
    • 10 hours per semester of volunteer work through the College of Health Professions
    This will help the UCC members and the registrar evaluate changes requested.
  • Provide a detailed justification for the requested changes.*
    • To recruit the "best and brightest" students to the nursing progam
    • Compete with other universities that already offer this option
  • If changing multiple program options for more than one program offering, provide detailed list of all changes broken down individually

    N/A

    i.e. changing core curriculum, hours, and electives for major, and changing core curriculum for minor.

  • If changing Admission Standards, please consult the correct catalog publication for program requirements and paste text below. Do not note proposed changes until proposal is launched.

  • Admission Standards

    Admission requirements: Students who apply by January 1 are applying to begin nursing courses the following fall semester. Students who apply by August 1 are applying to begin nursing courses the following spring semester.

    To be considered for the selective admission to the B.S.N. program all applicants must:

    1. Be admitted to NKU as a degree-seeking student with no academic deficiencies.
    2. Submit a separate application to the nursing program. The application is available in the nursing office. Mail or fax the completed application to the Department of Nursing. Applications to the nursing program may also be submitted online (http://healthprofessions.nku.edu/departments/nursing/undergrad/form.html). Applications to the nursing program are in addition to the university application.
    3. Have the following minimum grade requirements and eligibilities:
      1. A minimum grade of B or higher in BIO 208/BIO 208L,
      2. A minimum grade of C or higher in PSY 100,
      3. Be eligible to take CHE 115/CHE 115L,
      4. Be eligible to take STA 205 – OR – STA 212,
      5. Earn grades in nursing support courses of C or higher. Support courses include PSY 100, PSY 321 – OR –EDU 300, STA 205 – OR – STA 212, HIN 355, BIO 202/BIO 202L, BIO 126,  CHE 115/CHE 115L – OR – CHE 120/CHE 120L and CHE 121/CHE 121L. Grades of C- are not accepted for prerequisites, co-requisites or nursing classes.
      6. B or higher for Anatomy and Physiology I and II (BIO 208/208L and BIO 209/209L)
      7. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00-point scale or 3.00 on a 4.00 scale on all previous college work for the last 30 credit hours, whichever is higher. GPAs for admission to the B.S.N. program will be calculated using NKU and transfer coursework.
      8. Prerequisite science courses minimum GPA 2.75
      9. No more than one semester of science course failures in the required science courses for the program in the last two years (C-, D, and F are considered failures) prior to entry into the program. This requirement applies to BIO 120/BIO 120L, BIO 121/BIO 121L, BIO 126, BIO 202/BIO 202L, BIO 208/BIO 208L, BIO 209/BIO 209L, BIO 302/BIO 302L, CHE 102, CHE 115/CHE 115L, CHE 120/CHE 120L, CHE 121/CHE 121L or equivalent transfer courses.
      10. Prerequisite science courses required for admission must be fewer than five years old as of the first day of the semester in which the program begins.

    Additionally:

    1. The ACT is required for those transfer applicants with fewer than 24 credit hours from an accredited institution. See pre-major requirements for details.
    2. Applicants whose native language is other than English must demonstrate an established level of English proficiency by taking the Internet-based TOEFL. See special admission requirements for details.
    3. If a student is accepted into the nursing program, he or she must have the following coursework completed with a grade of C or higher before beginning nursing classes:
    4. A personal interview may be requested by the nursing admission/readmission committee.
    5. All accepted students must pass a criminal background before starting nursing classes.

    Norse Nurse Scholars Program.  This program is for high achieving high school seniors who may be admitted directly from high school.

    The admission standards for this program:

    • 27 or higher on ACT
    • 3.5 or higher high school GPA
    • HS Biology completed with a grade of B or higher
    • Submit a letter of recommendation from a high school counselor, teacher, or coach (associated with the high school that the candidate attends). Letter should include a narrative on the student's academic excellence and leadership qualities
    • Deadline to apply: November 1st of senior year

    To maintain status in the nursing program, by the end of the freshman year at NKU the student must

    • Maintain a B or higher for Anatomy & Physiology I & II
    • Cumulative GPA of 3.0
    • Science GPA of 2.75
    • Grade of C or higher in all other pre-requisite courses
    • 10 hours per semester of volunteer work through the College of Health Professions
  • Program Description

    This is a traditional four-year program designed for those who do not have a bachelor’s degree and are not yet registered nurses. Others who might consider this track are those with a bachelor’s degree who want to move at a slower pace than the accelerated B.S.N. and licensed practical nurses who want to become registered nurses. The B.S.N. curriculum is based on concepts and theories of nursing, liberal arts, and the sciences. The nursing process is incorporated throughout the curriculum. Carefully planned experiences, such as simulation and clinical experiences are an integral part of the program of study, beginning in the first semester and continuing throughout. Hospitals and healthcare agencies in northern Kentucky, Greater Cincinnati, and southern Indiana serve as clinical practice settings during day and evening hours. Many members of the faculty continue to practice in healthcare settings and participate in research and other scholarly endeavors.

    Graduates of the B.S.N. program use critical thinking, communication, and technical skills to provide care to individuals and families. Knowledge is specific and factual and can be applied directly to practice.

  • Follow these steps to propose changes to the program curriculum:

    Step 1

    If you are removing courses, proceed to Step 2.

    There are two options to add courses for proposed changes: "Add Course" and "Import Course." For courses that already are in the catalog, click on "Import Course" and find the courses needed. For new classes that are in the Curriculog Approval Process click on "Add Course"-- a box will open asking you for the Prefix, Course Number and Course Title.

    Step 2

    Click on  "View Curriculum Schema." Click on the area/header of the program where you would like to add/remove courses. When you click on "Add Courses" it will bring up the list of courses available from Step 1. Select the courses you wish to add. For removing courses click on the and proceed.

  • Curriculum for Program:*
    If changing the courses included in the core curriculum courses, indicate the number of hours required for students to satisfy program requirements and the updated core curriculum for program.
  • If changing program's student learning outcomes, please list all SLOs.
    No If changing program's student learning outcomes, please list all SLOs.

  • Proposed Date for Curriculum Changes

  • Semester
    Year
  • Does this change affect an articulation agreement?
  • If yes, list affected articulation agreements

    None

  • Navigate to the Reports tab at the top of the page, run an Impact Report for each course involved in the change by selecting the correct Catalog from Add External System. Answer below according to the results.

  • List any courses from any department that are added or deleted from this program

    None

  • Please attach memorandum of understanding from Departments affected in the Proposal Toolbox .

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