NLN Examination Registration
LPN-BSN Registration Information 2017-2018
LPN-BSN NLN Exam Registration Packet Page 1 of 4
Updated: November 28, 2017
ADVANCED STANDING CREDIT
The National League for Nursing (NLN) Acceleration Challenge Examinations offers LPNs the opportunity to earn up to 30 hours of
advanced standing credit toward completion of baccalaureate-level coursework.
The following are required for credit to be placed on the student's academic record:
Successful completion of all four NLN examinations;
Subsequent admission to the OU CON LPN-BSN program;
Subsequent, successful completion of one clinical course of the LPN-BSN program; and
Successful completion of 12 or more semester hours of academic coursework at the OU College of Nursing
TESTING INFORMATION
The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Fran and Earl Ziegler College of Nursing administer the examinations at an OU
College of Nursing campus. Testing must be completed prior to applying to the LPN-BSN program. Applicants are encouraged to
take one exam at a time or may attempt all four exams during the same testing session. Please consult with an advisor to determine
your best approach. The total cost for all exams is $240.00.
EXAM TOPICS
Care of the Adult Client (4 hours – 200 Questions) $80.00
Assesses knowledge of the nursing care of adult clients with a variety of common health problems. Applicable to various
practice settings.
Care of the Client with a Mental Disorder (2 Hours – 100 Questions) $80.00
Addresses the broad spectrum of psychological wellness and illness. Evaluates understanding of psychosocial assessment and
nursing intervention strategies to support client strengths.
Care of the Client During Childbearing (2 Hours – 97 Questions) $40.00
Assesses knowledge of nursing care of clients during the antepartal, intrapartal, and postpartal periods.
Care of the Child (2 Hours – 100 Questions) $40.00
Addresses the nursing care of children and adolescents in various stages of health and fitness.
STUDY MATERIAL
NCLEX RN review books and/or any textbooks pertaining to the above subject matters. Test takers are advised that test material will
cover content in addition to your LPN education. Please do not attempt these exams without studying. Please refer to the NLN
Information Bulletin for additional testing information:
https://ondemand.questionmark.com/400030/ext/nlntesting/sites/default/files/public/NLN%20NACE%20Series%20Bulletin.pdf.
EXAMINATION LOCATIONS AND CONTACT INFORMATION:
OKLAHOMA CITY CAMPUS
OU Health Sciences Center
1100 N. Stonewall, Room 105
Contact: Stephanie Deal
(405) 271-2428, ext. 49212
TULSA CAMPUS
Schusterman Center
4502 E 41
st
Street, Room 1F04
Contact: Dawn Johnson
(918) 660-3951
LAWTON CAMPUS
Cameron University
2800 W. Gore, S. Shepler 4
th
Fl.
Contact: Melinda Smith
(580) 591-8091
WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU
On the day of the exam the test taker must show picture identification at registration.
SCORING
The objective of the examinations is to validate previous learning as preparation for the accelerated LPN-BSN program.
A test result of 70% is required to pass.
Test takers may only re-take each exam once in a June-March testing cycle to maintain eligibility for admission to the LPN-BSN
program each year. Test takers who fail any exam for a second time can repeat the exams starting the following June or may apply
instead to the Traditional Two-Year BSN program.
NOTICE FROM STUDENT HANDBOOK:
Page 7: In general, any student dismissed from the University of Oklahoma College of Nursing for poor academic performance will not be
considered for readmission. LPN to BSN, ABSN and traditional students who are dismissed may apply for readmission upon completion
of an associate degree RN program and successful completion of the NCLEX-RN examination.
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LPN-BSN Registration Information 2017-2018
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TESTING SESSIONS AND REGISTRATION DEADLINES
Examination Date
Test Topic
September 7, 2017*
September 8, 2017*
OB/ Child
Med-Surg
Psych
* OKC campus will test on September 7-8 with different times. Please see
Testing Times below.
Sept. 20/21, 2017*
Sept. 21/22, 2017*
Med-Surg
Psych
OB / Child
* Tulsa campus will test on September 20-21. Lawton will test on
September 21-22.
October 11/12, 2017*
Med-Surg
Psych
October 12/13, 2017*
OB / Child
* Tulsa campus will test on October 11-12. OKC/Lawton will test on
October 12-13.
October 15, 2017 Application Deadline for Spring 2018 admission.
All exams must be completed prior to application.
November 9, 2017*
November 10, 2017*
Med-Surg
Psych
OB/Child
October 13, 2017
* OKC campus will test on November 9-10.
Nov. 15/16, 2017*
Med-Surg
Psych
Nov. 16/17, 2017*
OB / Child
* Tulsa campus will test on November 15-16. OKC/Lawton will test on
November 16-17.
January 24/25, 2018*
Med-Surg
Psych
January 25/26, 2018*
OB / Child
* Tulsa campus will test on January 24-25. OKC/Lawton will test on
January 25-26.
February 21/22, 2018*
Med-Surg
Psych
February 22/23, 2018*
OB / Child
* Tulsa campus will test on February 21-22. OKC/Lawton will test on
February 22-23.
March 1, 2018 Application Deadline for Fall 2018 admission.
All exams must be completed prior to application.
Additional dates for the 2018-2019 academic year
will be announced in July/August 2018. Students who failed an exam
twice in this testing cycle may test again beginning June 2018.
Test takers are encouraged to take one test
during each testing session; however, you may
take more than one test during the same session.
Please schedule tests with time to study properly
for each content area.
DEADLINES
Registration must be RECEIVED by the
registration deadline.
If we receive the registration after the deadline
date the registration may be returned.
A confirmation letter will be sent to all
registered test takers approximately one week
before the testing session.
REFUND POLICY
Due to NLN examination ordering procedure, a
full refund can only be given if registration is
canceled by the registration deadline date.
Thereafter, no refunds will be given. No refunds
are given for remaining testing fees if a test taker
is unsuccessful on an exam or chooses not to
complete remaining exams.
RESCHEDULING POLICY
Exams can only be rescheduled if cancelled 24
hours prior to the testing session. Please contact
the test administrator to cancel.
(405) 271-2428
[email protected]
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Testing Times by Location
(according to the above-listed dates)
Campus Location
Med-Surg
(First Day, am)
Psych
(First Day, pm)
OB/Child
(Second Day, am)
Oklahoma City*
8:30 am – 12:30 pm
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Lawton
8:30 am – 12:30 pm
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Tulsa
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Campus Location
OB/Child
(First Day, am)
Med-Surg
(Second Day, am)
Psych
(Second Day, pm)
Oklahoma City
September 7-8, 2017
Sept. 7, 2017
10:30 am -2:30 pm
Sept. 8, 2017
8:30 am- 12:30 pm
Sept. 8, 2017
1:30 pm- 3:30 pm
*Oklahoma City campus: Registration is limited to the first 24 applicants. Any additional registrations will be deferred to the next available testing
session.
Please note that testing dates/times are subject to change. Please review the OU College of Nursing website routinely for the
current schedule. Contact NursingAdmissions@ouhsc.edu with any questions.
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING THE TEST EXPERIENCE
Test takers will be emailed approximately one (1) week prior to the testing date with test account information.
Accounts must be created and confirmed prior to the testing date. Account details will be sent in the email.
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING THE TEST EXPERIENCE
Arrive 10-15 minutes prior to the test time. Additional time will be needed for the distributing and collecting of
test materials.
Each test taker must show picture identification at registration.
All personal items, including bags and phones, will be left in a secure area to be monitored by the exam proctor.
Test takers are not allowed to have personal items at their desk during the exam. Items are returned only when the
test is completed.
Test takers will be assigned a computer station according to the exam proctor’s seating chart. The seating chart is
subject to change during the testing session.
The exam utilizes the lock-down browser. Test takers will not be permitted to access other items on the computer
including personal email or the calculator.
Test results will be available immediately.
GUIDELINES
Giving, receiving, or exchanging information about the test while the test is in progress is not permitted under any
circumstance, nor are test takers permitted to refer to any other material during the test session. Examiners are
instructed to dismiss any individual who does not follow these instructions.
Test takers may not ask questions during a test. Questions may be recorded on the instruction sheet provided
during the testing session. Questions will be answered only after all test takers have completed the exam.
PROHIBITED MATERIALS
Only those materials required for taking the examination are to remain on the test taker’s desk surface.
Test takers must leave cell phones, books, papers, rulers, calculators, bags, notebooks, etc., in the secure area by the
exam proctor. Scratch paper is also prohibited.
Test takers may do preliminary work including dosage calculations on the test instruction sheet that will be returned
to the proctor at the close of the session.
ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT
The Academic Misconduct Code describes academic misconduct as including cheating, plagiarism, fabrication, fraud,
destruction, bribery, or intimidation; assisting others in any act proscribed by this Code; or attempting to engage in such
acts. The policy and procedures regarding dishonest work and definitions of each type of academic misconduct as
noted above are detailed in the Academic Misconduct Code.
See Appendix C of the Faculty Handbook for specifics: http://www.ouhsc.edu/provost/FacultyHandbook.asp
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REGISTRATION APPLICATION
These examinations are only for licensed LPNs
Complete all shaded fields and then print this form.
Name:
Today’s Date:
Social Security Number:
- -
Address:
Street & Apartment
City
State
Zip
Telephone Number:
( ) -
E-Mail Address:
Confirmation of registration will be sent to this email address prior to the testing date.
Year Graduated from LPN School:
Were you previously a student at the OU College of Nursing?
Yes No
Have you been dismissed from the OU College of Nursing?
Yes No
Notice: If you answered yes to the above question you may not be eligible to apply to the LPN-BSN program.
NURSING LICENSE INFORMATION:
State:
Expiration Date:
License Number:
* Students with a license in a state other than Oklahoma must send a copy of their license with this registration application.
ANTICIPATED TERM OF ENROLLMENT IN THE LPN-BSN PROGRAM:
Year:
WHICH TEST WILL YOU BE TAKING?
TEST DATE
Care of the Adult Client
$80.00
Care of the Client with Mental Disorders
$80.00
Care of the Client During Childbearing
$40.00
Care of the Child
$40.00
Test takers are encouraged to take one exam at a time or may take one/all exams in the same testing session. Please consult with an advisor with any
questions. nursing@ouhsc.edu
TEST LOCATION: (check one)
OKC
Tulsa
Lawton
Registering for and/or passing these exams does not guarantee your admission to the LPN-BSN program.
You must complete these exams prior to the application deadline.
You must complete your application to the University of Oklahoma College of Nursing
in addition to taking these exams. You may find the application process online at:
http://nursing.ouhsc.edu/Prospective-Students/applications.asp.
PAYMENT INFORMATION:
Check
Check/Money Order #:
Make checks payable to:
“OUHSC”
Money Order
Total Amount Enclosed:
Mail this form and payment (check/money order) to:
OUHSC College of Nursing, Attn: Finance Department, PO Box 26901, Oklahoma City, OK 73126
Contact NursingAdmission@ouhsc.edu with any questions.
For Office Use Only:
Date received by OUHSC College of Nursing, Finance Dept. ____________
Payment amount verified by: _________________