2010-2011 HBU Catalog - Houston Baptist University

BSN CHALLENGE PROGRAM FOR LVN, RN, GENERIC TRANSFER or RE-ENTRY STUDENTS
The challenge program for the Bachelor‘s Degree Nursing Programs is designed to give LVNs, RNs, Generic
Transfer (students from other BSN nursing programs in good standing), or returning students, a chance to
document their knowledge base and nursing skills in specified courses of the BSN curriculum.
The Challenge Process
The challenge process evaluates the student‘s knowledge base, skills, and clinical abilities to validate and
document prior knowledge and competence in nursing. It is not designed to teach those students who have
learning needs in those areas.
Unsuccessful Challenge
• Theory
Students who do not score a minimum of 75% on the ―challenge‖ exam will be required to enroll in the
course. The challenge will be considered a 1 st nursing course failure. If students do not have a grade of ―C‖
or above after taking the course, then the student is no longer eligible to continue in the nursing program.
• Clinical
All other challenge activities (clinical evaluation, written care plans, research papers, and written
assignments) must be completed at or above the 75% level as well.
Eligibility Requirements:
• Have an unencumbered license to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Registered Nurse (RN)
from the Texas Board of Nursing or be eligible to return to the nursing program at HBU or the school from
which the student transferred.
• Have a minimum of six (6) months of professional experience as a LVN or RN;
• Have an advising session with the Dean or designated advisor. The requirements for the degree completion
will be viewed at this advising session.
• Give evidence of current CPR and AED training for health care provider, health insurance and completed
physical exam within 3 months prior to entry or re-entry into the Nursing Program.
• Meet the additional eligibility requirements for the BSN program as required for the degree.
• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above and >75% on the HESI Admission Assessment (A2) in Reading
Comprehension, Grammar, and Math.
• Demonstrate strength in science courses and potential for success in the BSN program(s). Students whose
transcripts reflect more than two (2) grades of ―D‖ or ―F‖ in the required science courses or more than one
(1) grade below a ―C‖ in a nursing course are not eligible to be admitted or continue in the nursing program.
• Pass with a grade of 90% or higher the Math for Nurses test offered by the School of Nursing and Allied
Health.
• Meet the Reading, Math, and Computer proficiency requirements for the University.
• For the generic transfer and reentry nursing students, successful completion of the background check
process with the Board of Nursing is required.
• For transfer and reentry students must be admitted/readmitted to the University and the BSN program.
• All transfer students are required to present letters of good standing from the deans of all previous nursing
programs.
Graduation Requirements
In addition to meeting the university and nursing program requirements for graduation, LVN, RN, generic
transfer or re-entry student must meet the following criteria:
• Complete the Graduating Level Curriculum checkpoints.
• Attain the Nursing Student Association (NSA) required points.
Summary
Students must be successful in both theory and clinical portions of the challenges to receive credit for the course.
Otherwise, the student will need to enroll in the course.
Preparation for the Challenge
• Purchase textbooks and course materials for the course.
• Obtain a course syllabus from the faculty.
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