Qualifications
Clinical settings can produce high-stress. Students are subordinate to physicians and technologists and must maintain a professional attitude. You must accept constructive criticism and adapt to stressful situations without losing emotional control. You must be flexible to changing situations.
Performance Requirements for the Radiologic Technology Student
The NU Radiologic Technology Program does not discriminate against students on the basis of disabling conditions, and will make reasonable accommodations for those students as outlined by SOUTHEASTERN COMMUNITY UNIVERSITY v. DAVIS, No. 78-711, June 11,1979,in the Supreme Court of the United States.
Completion of the Associate of Science Degree in Health Science signifies that the holder is eligible to sit for the ARRT certification board exam and is prepared for entry into the profession of radiologic technology. It follows that graduates must have the skills and physical ability to function in a broad variety of clinical situations.Therefore,all students admitted to the program must meet certain physical abilities and expectations.
After consultation with Student Support Services, compensatory learning methods or activities that are equivalent substitutions for established performance standards will be determined. It is the student's responsibility to notify instructors so that accommodations may be considered. If accommodations for that student are unrealistic or extraordinary to meet required goals of the program, the student will be counseled as to other professional interests. Student Support Services and the advisory committee in concert with the clinical site (per affiliation agreements) will make a final determination of the student's capability to meet program goals in the light of appropriate accommodations, keeping patient care and safety in mind at all times.
The following physical/technical standards are required for all students in the NU Radiologic Technology program.
- Mental Processing: A student must be able to make correct observations, and have the skills of measurement, calculation, reasoning, analysis, and synthesis. The student will be expected to demonstrate critical thinking in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings which illustrate an ability to make mature, sensitive, and effective decisions in the following areas:
- relationships with supervisors, peers, and patients
- professional behavior
- the effectiveness of intervention strategies
- an understanding of the rationale and justification on for his/her performance
- Communication skills: Effective communication with professional colleagues, patients, and families is essential to the successful practice of radiologic technology. The radiography student is expected to develop and utilize above average oral and written use of the English language.
- Written Communication: The student must be able to assimilate information from written sources (texts, journals, medical/school records, etc.) and attain, comprehend, retain, and utilize new information presented in written formats. The profession calls not only for the initial learning of a new body of knowledge, but also the continual updating of knowledge from current sources. Students are required not only to utilize information from written sources, but must also produce appropriate written documentation.
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication: The student must be able to produce the spoken word and to elicit information from patients, supervisors, and peers with skills in describing not only factual information, but the more subtle cues of mood and temperament. Communication must be accurate, sensitive, and efficient.
- Motor Skills: The student must have gross motor, fine motor, and equilibrium functions required to carry out radiographic examinations. General task requirements include:
- Lifting, moving, and pushing bulky and heavy equipment such as overhead tubes, wheelchairs, stretchers, and portable x-ray machines
- Bending or stooping to lift radiographic cassettes
- Fine motor manipulation required to draw-up emergency medications.
- Quick reactions necessary to respond efficiently in any clinical situation.
- Sensory requirements include:
- Seeing clearly to critique radiographic images or observe patients accurately at a distance and close at hand.
- Hearing clearly to communicate accurately with staff or patients and respond to emergency situations.
- Attitude: The student is expected to exhibit professional behavior during his/her participation in classroom and clinical situations. This includes, but is not limited to, appropriate language, flexibility toward change, and acceptance of responsibility for one's own conduct. The student is expected to exhibit a positive attitude toward patients, peers, and supervisors.
To help assess the above expectations and meet health requirements required by affiliation agreements from clinical sites (including proper immunization), the student is required to have a medical doctor complete the school's physical form before the start of clinical rotations.
With the many scholarships, grants, work-study and company tuition assistance programs available, the cost of a degree from Newman University is comparable to that of state universities. Visit the Financial Aid office for assistance.
GOULDNER SCHOLARSHIPS
(Average award $1,000)*Must Reapply in Subsequent Semesters
- Fall Award
- Must complete the FAFSA Form
- GPA 3.0
- Admission to the nursing program
- Completion of Application for Scholarship
- Deadline May 15th
- Must be enrolled full time in the nursing program
- If 4th semester – ½ of the amount for 1 semester
- Gouldner Scholarship Application
DAVID FELTS SCHOLARSHIP
(Average Award $5000)*Must reapply in subsequent semesters
- Spring Award
- Must complete the FAFSA Form
- GPA 3.00
- Admission to the nursing program
- Completion of Application for Scholarship
- Must be enrolled full time in the nursing program
- Deadline November 30th
- David Felts Scholarship Application
RILEY-KELLY SCHOLARSHIP
(Average Award $1000)* Must reapply in subsequent semesters
- Spring Award
- Must compete the FAFSA
- GPA 3.00
- Admission to the nursing program
- Completion of Application for Scholarship
- Must be enrolled full time in the nursing program
- Deadline November 30th
- Riley-Kelly Scholarship Application
HEINZ NURSING SCHOLARSHIP
Renewable if eligibility requirements maintained
- Fall and Spring award
- GPA above 3.4 upon award if pre-nursing. If in nursing GPA must be 3.2. Must be maintained 3.2 after award to renew.
- Admission to Nursing Program
- Completion of Application for scholarship
- Must be enrolled full time in nursing program
- Deadlines May 15th and November 30th
- Must participate in 3 areas of scholarship – leadership, research, and writing
- Heinz Scholarship Application
*Some variation in scholarship amount may exist based on investment earning rates
KYLIE RENEE HARE ANNUAL PRE-NURSING SCHOLARSHIP
(Average award $600)
- Fall Award
- Must complete the FAFSA Form
- GPA 3.00
- Full-time incoming pre-nursing freshman
- Completion of Application for Scholarship
- Deadline August 1st.
- Financial need will be considered
- Kylie Renee Hare Scholarship Application
*Some variation in scholarship amount may exist based on investment earning rates
NURSING SCHOLARSHIP LINKS
- www.afrotc.com/scholarships/
- Wesley Medical Center Nursing Scholarship – Contact Wesley Human Resources at 316-962-2600 and ask for information regarding nursing scholarships.
- 25 Nursing Scholarships You Should Know About, published by Purdue University Global. This resource details the names, amounts, due dates and descriptions of various scholarships for prospective and current nursing students.
Admission Criteria
Undergraduate degree (any major)
Minimum GPA: 3.0 overall or 3.2 in the final 60 hours of coursework
GRE is not required
For admission to the MBA program, the application steps below must be fulfilled.
Application Steps
Step 1 - Apply to Newman University Graduate Program
Apply Online
$35 application fee applies
Step 2 - Request Transcripts
Please request official transcripts documenting from all prior graduate and undergraduate institutions you have attended.
Visit the school website(s) or use an online transcript request service such as the Student Clearinghouse to request transcripts. Transcripts can be sent electronically to [email protected]
Note: If you are a Newman University graduate, you do not need to request transcripts.
Step 3 - Writing Sample
Please submit a written essay using this document. The essay must be at least 750 words answering the following: What are your career goals and how will an MBA from Newman University assist you in achieving those goals?
Thank you for your interest in the MBA program.
MST Admissions Criteria
- Candidates must have a contract in a K-6 classroom within an accredited school or letter of intent to hire for an elementary education teaching position.
- Graduate GPA (or if no graduate courses, undergraduate GPA) of 3.0. Contact the director if your GPA is less than this required level for a transcript review.
Application Steps
STEP 1
Apply to Newman
STEP 2
Order Your Official Transcript(s)
Degree Seeking Students
- Order your official transcripts documenting receipt of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university by visiting the school website or use one of the following online transcript request services: Student Clearinghouse and have them sent directly to Newman University.
- Note: If your undergraduate degree is from Newman University, you do not need to request that transcript.
- Transcripts should be emailed to G[email protected] (be sure to include the “u” after newman or we will not receive it!).
- If you have taken graduate courses within 6 years of your projected graduation date that you want to be considered for transferring towards your degree, order the official graduate transcript(s).
STEP 3
Writing Sample
Provide a writing sample (up to 300 words) with the title and subject “My Philosophy of Education”.
Please send to [email protected]
STEP 4
References
Please submit three (3) professional recommendations using the linked recommendation form here.
Thank you for applying for admission to the Graduate Education Program!
MSED Admissions Criteria
- Candidates must have a current Kansas teaching license for all programs.
- Graduate GPA (or if no graduate courses, undergraduate GPA) for ESOL C&I is 3.0, Reading Specialist C&I 3.25, Building Leadership and District Leadership Licensure 3.0. Contact the director if your GPA is less than these required levels for a transcript review.
- Candidates for Building Leadership must have taught 5 years.
- Candidates for the District Leadership Program must hold a Prek-12 Building Leadership License (no requirement to have been a principal)
Application Steps
STEP 1
Apply to Newman and pay application fee $35
STEP 2
Order Your Official Transcript(s)
Degree Seeking Students
- Order your official transcripts documenting receipt of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university by visiting the school website or use one of the following online transcript request services: Student Clearinghouse and have them sent directly to Newman University.
- Note: If your undergraduate degree is from Newman University, you do not need to request that transcript.
- Transcripts should be emailed to G[email protected] (be sure to include the “u” after newman or we will not receive it!).
- If you have taken graduate courses within 6 years of your projected graduation date that you want to be considered for transferring towards your degree, order the official graduate transcript(s).
STEP 3
Writing Sample
Provide a writing sample (up to 300 words).
Building Leadership,District Leadership Licensure applicants will provide a writing sample with the title and subject “My Philosophy of Leadership”.
ESOL Curriculum and Instruction, Reading Specialist and DSP Curriculum & Instruction applicants will provide a writing sample with the title and subject “My Philosophy of Education”.
Please send to [email protected]
STEP 4
References
Please submit two (2) professional recommendations using the linked recommendation form here.
Thank you for applying for admission to the Graduate Education Program!
