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LPN Advanced Placement: Incoming LPN students are credited for NU 110, Foundational Concepts of Nursing Practice, and have the opportunity to take one (1) challenge exam to demonstrate mastery of nursing curricula in NU 120 Care of the Family.
The exam is offered only once for each student. Successful completion of the Care of the Family exam will enable the student to move to the next sequential nursing course; NU210 Adult Health I in the upcoming Fall semester.
If the LPN student is unsuccessful in meeting the Care of the Family challenge exam, the student will be required to take NU 120, Care of the Family.
The LPN will receive an email from the Registrar’s Office prior to the upcoming year. The email will include basic information needed for challenge exam completion including confirmation dates for sign-up and actual exam dates.
LPN students who intend to take the Challenge exam/exams must send an email of intent to the BHSON Registrar’s Office by the date designated on the email sent.
Payment: Will be due on the day the student is scheduled to take the exam. Each exam cost is $300.
Exam dates: Exam dates will be scheduled at the discretion of the administrative staff and faculty prior to the beginning of the upcoming academic year or early in the upcoming academic year.
Challenge exam information: Care of the Family NU120 – This challenging exam consists of two (2) sections for a total of 100 multiple choice/alternative NCLEX-type questions and 20 math calculation questions. The student must pass both sections to achieve a successful challenge for this course.
Care of the Family Section #1: 100 multiple choice/alternative NCLEX-type questions. Passing score 77%
Care of the Family Section #2: Math: 20 math calculations including weight-based dose calculations, IV drop factor, and IV pump calculations. A simple calculator and scrap paper will be provided. Passing score 85%
Time for exams: Care of the Family Challenge = 2.5 hours; Care of the Family Math = 1.0 hour
For additional questions, please contact the Registrar’s office, 508-941-7042