Although we make every effort to provide current, complete, and accurate information in the College Catalog, occasionally we need to modify the College Catalog after publication. We reserve the right to change, modify, or alter the contents of the Catalog as necessary. Please make note of the following changes. These changes will be included in the Catalog, effective immediately. 

Fall Semester

Addendum 1: Learner Financial Responsibilities and Academic Program Progress – Late Payment Fees

To better reflect current practices concerning the assessment of fees, the Catalog is amended as follows: 
 
In-Catalog Modification:
Learners who have not satisfied the conditions described in the previous section will be charged a $50 late payment fee on a monthly basis. 
 
Learners who participate in an approved payment plan and fail to make a timely payment will be charged a $50 late payment fee the last date of the month on a monthly basis. If the learner pays the past due balance in full within thirty (30) days of the late fee, the College will issue a credit the previously assessed late fee for one of the previously assessed late fees.

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Addendum 2: Registration Information – Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy – Maximum Time Frame and Successful Course Completion

To better align Catalog information with Department of Education requirements, we have added clarifying information concerning Satisfactory Academic Progress policies, including Maximum Time Frame and Successful Course Completion. 

In-Catalog Modification: 

Maximum Time Frame

The SAP policy specifies the quantitative standard (pace) at which learners must progress through their program to ensure that they will graduate within the maximum timeframe.

Each learner must successfully complete the educational objectives of the academic program within a maximum time frame not to exceed 150% of the normal program length. To stay within this time frame, learners may attempt a limit of 1.5 times (150%) the number of credits in the program of study. For example, the total credits that may be attempted (maximum program length) for a sixty-eight (68) semester credit program is 102 semester credits, or 150% of sixty-eight (68). 

Successful Course Completion 

A learner must complete a certain percentage of credits attempted to achieve Satisfactory Academic Progress. A course is successfully completed if a learner earns a grade of “C” or above in undergraduate programs or “B-” or above in graduate programs. For more information, learners may refer to the Grading System and Grading Scale section of this Catalog.  

Learners must maintain a pace of at least 67%. The College calculates the pace at which a learner is progressing by dividing the total number of credits the learner has successfully completed by the total number they have attempted, or by determining the number of credits that the learner should have completed by the evaluation point (end of each semester) to complete the program within the maximum timeframe. The successful course completion rate for each semester is calculated as the number of credits completed divided by the number of credits attempted for all courses. Transferred credits are counted in the calculation as attempted and completed. Withdrawn courses are counted as attempted credits that are not successfully completed. Failed and repeated courses are also counted in the calculation as credits attempted. Foundational course work, non-credit courses, and pass/fail grades have no effect on SAP. The successful course completion rate requirements and academic remedies are detailed in the Satisfactory Academic Progress Table in the corresponding academic program’s section.  

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Addendum 3: Nursing Core Courses with HESI Requirement

To align College testing practices with nationwide standards and clarify expectations regarding HESI scores, the Catalog is amended as follows:   

In-Catalog Modification: 
A score of 850 on all lower-division nursing core HESI exams is the minimum acceptable score for uninterrupted program progression. To progress in an academic program and/or graduate in a timely manner, according to the original Program Plan, learners must achieve a score of 850 or better on all HESI exams in courses with experiential learning components. Learners will have one (1) attempt for an initial HESI exam and one (1) additional attempt if they are unable to achieve the minimum score of 850. Once a learner achieves the minimum score of 850 on a HESI exam, no further attempts will be granted. 

After failing to achieve a score of 850 on the first attempt of a HESI, learners must complete the individualized remediation activities generated in the HESI portal. It is the learner’s responsibility to access and complete remediation activities in a timely manner to be prepared to pass the second attempt. 

Learners who score between 800-849 on the second attempt will be granted an “IR” (Incomplete, Remediation) grade in the course if remediation generated by the HESI portal is not completed before the last day of the semester. Should the learner fail to complete the customized remediation plan before the end of the add/drop period of the subsequent semester, the “IR” grade will be changed to an “F” and the course must be repeated. Learners who score at or below 849 on the first attempt and fail to achieve 800 or above on the second attempt will fail the course 

*Note: As of the Fall 2024 semester, learners must obtain a minimum score of 850 on either HESI attempt to achieve a passing score in the course.  The remediation range of 800-849 will be retired. 

**Note: As of Fall 2024, the IR grade will no longer be issued for the purposes of HESI remediation. 

A score of 900 on all lower-division nursing core HESI exams is the minimum acceptable score for uninterrupted program progression without mandatory remediation. 

First Attempt:
Learners are granted one (1) attempt for an initial HESI exam and one (1) additional attempt if they are unable to achieve a score of 850 or higher on the first attempt. 

Learners who score 850-899 on the first attempt may progress to the next course without a second attempt. However, the required remediation, generated in the HESI portal, must be completed before the end of the semester in which the HESI was attempted. Failure to complete remediation will result in an Incomplete Remediation (IR) grade. If a learner receives an IR grade for incomplete remediation and fails to complete the required remediation before the end of the add/drop period of the subsequent semester, the “IR” grade will be changed to an “F”, and the course must be repeated. 
 
If learners achieve a score of 849 or lower on the first attempt of a HESI exam, they must complete the required remediation generated in the HESI portal and take the second attempt of the exam. It is the learner’s responsibility to access and complete remediation activities before accessing and taking the second attempt. Learners who score at or lower than 849 on the first attempt and fail to take the second attempt will fail the course. 

Second Attempt:
Learners who score between 800-899 on their second attempt will be required to complete the required remediation, generated by the HESI portal, to progress to the next course. If the required remediation is not completed before the end of the semester, the learner will be assigned a grade of "IR". If the learner fails to complete the required remediation before the end of the add/drop period of the subsequent semester, the “IR” grade will be changed to an “F” and the course must be repeated. 

A learner must achieve a minimum score of 800 on either of the two HESI attempts to progress in the program, provided the learner has completed the required number of HESI attempts and the required remediation. 

A learner with a score below 800 on both attempts will be required to repeat the course. Learners with their highest score between 800-849 on either attempt must complete HESI coaching in the subsequent semester.   
 

Exam Scheduling:
Learners must comply with all exam scheduling rules stated below. Additional exam scheduling rules and criteria apply and will be presented within your course. Failure to comply with any of the rules indicated below may result in forfeiture of the exam attempt. 

• It is the learner's responsibility to schedule the correct exam for their course.  
• A valid United States government identification (ID) is required for testing.  If learners do not have a government ID, it is strongly recommended that they begin the process of obtaining one at least a month prior to their exams. 
• Exams must be scheduled using the learner’s College (nightingale.edu) email address.

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Addendum 4: Course Number Changes for Fall 2024

Effective Fall 2024, course numbers for PN 125 and PN 135 are changed to PN 126 and PN 136 respectively to align with updated curriculum and improve course categorization. The old and new course numbers are shown in the table below for reference.

Effective Fall 2024, the new course numbers listed above will replace the old numbers. Both old and new course numbers will be recognized for the duration of the 2024–2025 academic year to facilitate a smooth transition; however, old course numbers are reserved for learners with special circumstances.  

The new course numbers have been added to the sections listed below.

In-Catalog Modifications:

Learner Kits

Learners will receive a learner supply kit for each of the following experiential learning courses: PN 106; PN 125/126; PN 145; PN 165

PN Program Sample Curriculum

Standardized Exams, Standardized Exam Schedule for Generic PN Learners:

*Note: Learners who repeat a course or withdraw from the Program may be required to adjust their Program Plan before progressing in the Program. 

Learners enrolled in courses with old course numbers (PN 125 and 135) may be required to take the original corresponding HESI exams as shown below: 

 

Course Descriptions

PN 125/126: Concepts of Practical Nursing – Health Promotion 

 

PN 135/136: Concepts of Practical Nursing in Care of Specialized Populations
Requisites: PN 125/126 

 

 

PN 145: Concepts of Practical Nursing I 

Outside Preparation:
An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour 

Prerequisites:
SCI 220, SC221, PN 106, and PN 125/126 or equivalent 

 

Thank you for your attention to these changes.

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Summer Semester

Addendum 1: Standardized Exams in Practical Nurse Program (Curriculum Plan, Standardized Exams)

To better align HESI exams with curriculum and program objectives, standardized exams for courses in the Practical Nurse program will change. Beginning in Summer Semester 2024, the Pharmacology HESI exam will replace the Dosage Calculation HESI exam in PN 115. The Fundamentals HESI exam will be added to PN 106.

The Fundamentals HESI exam will continue to be administered in PN 125 in Summer Semester 2024. Beginning in Fall Semester 2024, the Health Assessment HESI exam will replace the Fundamentals exam in PN 125. Please refer to the changes as charted below:

In-Catalog modification:

*Note: Learners who repeat a course or withdraw from the Program may be required to adjust their Program Plans before progressing in the Program.

†This change will take effect Fall Semester 2024.

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Addendum 2: Tuition Waiver for Nightingale College Alumni in Master of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN FNP) Program

In the original Catalog publication, the Nightingale College Alumni Tuition Reduction was available to graduate alumni only if they were enrolled in either the MSNEd program or the PMHNP program. The Alumni Tuition Reduction now will be offered to College alumni enrolled in all graduate programs, including the MSN FNP program. The following text is added to the Admissions Requirements section of the MSN FNP program as an addendum:

In-Catalog modification:
Nightingale College Alumni Tuition Reduction

A tuition reduction of $50 per semester credit will be applied to the accounts of the College’s associate and baccalaureate degree graduates at the time tuition is charged. The Nightingale College Alumni Tuition Reduction is not applicable to repeat coursework.

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Addendum 3: Records Holds (including Graduation, Learner Funding Overview, and Requirements for Reimbursement)

Because of a new regulation from the Department of Education that takes effect July 1, the College will change its policy of holding learners’ records for unresolved account balances.

In-Catalog modifications:

Records Holds

A hold will be placed on the learner’s records if the account balance is not resolved by 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time on the last Friday of the add/drop period of every academic semester and will remain in place until the account balance is resolved. Records holds prevent future course registration, graduation, and release of academic transcripts. 

Records holds may prevent learners from future course registration, program re-entry, or admission into another program within the College.   

Graduation

A hold is applied against a learner’s file for non-payment of tuition and/or fees to the College. No documents, including official transcripts or diplomas, will be released until the learner’s account is current. Records holds may prevent graduates from admission to another program within the College. 

Learner Funding Overview

Learner Funding Advisors (LFAs) will work with prospective learners individually to explore options to pay the cost of their education. Learners should make all financial arrangements prior to the first day of every semester and must meet all financial requirements at the time of graduation for release of transcripts, diploma, and participation in the commencement ceremony. to prevent a hold on the learner’s records. Records holds may prevent future course registration, program re-entry, or admission to another program within the College.   

Requirements for Reimbursement (Preparation for Licensure)

Academic transcript clearance is the date when Nursing Education Services clears a learner for graduation. Any holds placed by Learner Funding or Bursar will not change or extend the Academic Clearance date. If a learner is engaged in NCLEX Coaching, that date will start when the NCLEX Coach clears the learner, which will be the Academic Clearance date. 

Thank you for your attention to these changes.