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« on: Jul 31, 2003, 10:19 »
Does anyone know what is considered passing?  

A coworker and I will be taking the NRRPT this weekend.  He is convinced that they will grade on a curve like the Fundamental of Engineering exam.    I assume it will be a straight percentage.  Any Information would be helpful

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« Reply #1 on: Jul 31, 2003, 10:46 »
Amyrobin,
You can ask this question of the proctor prior to the exam, in fact the following excerpt from the FAQs comes directly from the proctor's instructions:

The examination is not graded on a curve.

The passing point changes with each examination dependent on which 150 questions are selected.

There is only one passing point; candidates do not have to pass different sections or areas of examination.

Hope this helps.  Good Luck

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Re: NRRPT Exam
« Reply #2 on: Jul 31, 2003, 11:47 »
The exam is not graded on a curve. It is however graded individually with the candidates background taken into account and different weight given to the subject areas accordingly. A power plant SrHP would be expected to have a much stronger knowledge of reactor hp areas than a medical radiation protection specialist and vice cersa.
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« Reply #3 on: Jul 31, 2003, 01:13 »
Thanks for the information.  That makes me a little less worried about some of the medical radiation questions.  

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Re: NRRPT Exam
« Reply #4 on: Jul 31, 2003, 01:40 »
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Thanks for the information.  That makes me a little less worried about some of the medical radiation questions.  


My test had a few P32 questions, 70% math, some FEMA questions, the BEIR reports, etc.  If you read and retain the recomended reading list, you should be ok.

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« Reply #5 on: Jul 31, 2003, 05:14 »
Sorry MetalMan, I must disagree.  There is only one passing point for the exam, and the passing point is the same for every candidate regardless of your area of "expertise" or employment.  Each candidate has the same exact test.

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« Reply #6 on: Jul 31, 2003, 05:38 »
dont worry amy u will do ok! remember some basic test rules and u will get a higher grade.

dont study the day before-this is when leaning in the brain seems to occur-not doing anything complex before the test allow you to "unstress" a little, eat a protien based breakfast-not too many fats or carbs.  dont smoke cigs if possible-lowers 02 to the brain.  30 minutes before drink a high caffein sugar drink-this is known to raise your IQ 1 or 2 points on a temp basis. eat a little food like a payday candy bar before the test. this will hold u through the test some and control the sugar burst from the drink. during the test chew gum-this is a well known technique among high stress performance jobs-test pilots- its seems to take some stress away and actually has been shown to activate the left brain to some extent.  go through and look at all the test questions dont stop on any just look at all. then go back and answer the easy ones first-save the really complex to last. to often students will get hung up on a complex question with low point value and not get to the simple questions with the same point value.  i always use this and it has worked reallllllllly well for me and others.  

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« Reply #7 on: Sep 07, 2003, 09:27 »
I wanted to see if anyone had anything good or bad to say about the $85 NRRPT practice cd that is advertised on this website.  I am trying to prepare, and don't want to waste money.
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« Reply #8 on: Sep 08, 2003, 09:19 »
I found it very helpful.  The best part of it for me was getting used to reading and answering multiple choice questions.  It also has a feature so can randomly generate multiple versions of the test, and even print them so you can take practice test both on the computer and on paper.

I didn't pass but I am using the CD to help me study for the retake

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« Reply #9 on: Oct 27, 2003, 04:37 »
You must be prepared to answer 1500 questions to pass the 150 question exam. It is designed this way on purpose. If you do your homework you will feel cheated afterwards. You will say "I studied so hard in this area and there was only 2 questions on the subject". This is the whole idea. Study and study some more. There has been some good information provided and some fiction too. A 70% is considered a passing grade. Power-plant experience will give you an advantage since approximately 60% questions are in their house, but the exam grade is the same for all. Each exam is created from their exam bank, but percentages generally run true. Bone up on unique questions such as purpose of hot cell and acceptable procedure for processing biological items ( dog dies after nuclear experiment type stuff), you are a nurse who drops a vial of Tc99, what is your initial response. Good Luck.

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Re: NRRPT Study info
« Reply #10 on: Oct 27, 2003, 04:40 »
You can not be too prepared for the exam. Money well spent pass or fail. Good luck.

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Re: NRRPT Exam
« Reply #11 on: Oct 27, 2003, 05:00 »
Know everything about the 5 common radionuclides used in labs. H3, C14, P, S, I.

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Re: NRRPT Study info
« Reply #12 on: Dec 26, 2003, 07:59 »
Anyone who's interested is welcome to join my NRRPT Preparation group on Hotmail.  I have links to useful references, notes on Gollnick, and solutions to selected problems.  If you post a question, I'll do my best to answer.  There's no charge from me.  I think that Hotmail now requires a subscription to join.

Set up a Hotmail account.  Then go to "People and Chat".  Then go to the "NRRPT Preparation" group.  Send in a request to join.  (I require this, so I have some idea of who's out there.)  If you have questions on this, post a reply.

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Re: NRRPT Study info
« Reply #13 on: Dec 26, 2003, 08:06 »
Just a quick note, there are other CD's out there, most cost $195 and are no better than the Rad Ware CD offered on our site.

I think the Rad Ware CD's are the best available, which is why I chose to offer them.

Here is a link to the Ordering information:

http://www.nukeworker.com/shop/rptexam.shtml

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« Reply #14 on: Jan 10, 2004, 08:32 »
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Re: NRRPT Study info
« Reply #15 on: Jan 24, 2004, 10:31 »


Rad Ware offers a week long NRRPT prep course.
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N.R.R.P.T. / College Credits
« Reply #16 on: Oct 12, 2004, 11:05 »
I know that certain colleges (Thomas Edison, etc) will give you credits (30?) for having passed the NRRPT, but does anyone know whether these are upper level or lower level credits?  ...or a mix?



(I didn't bother having BSU evaluate it when I returned to school, because I already have a bazillion misc. lower level credits, but if anyone has received UPPER level credits, then it might be worth my time to fight through the process...)

Thanks!  :)
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Re: N.R.R.P.T. / College Credits
« Reply #17 on: Oct 12, 2004, 12:44 »
From the NRRPT Handbook:

The NRRPT’s registration process has been evaluated under the American Council of Education’s (ACE) Program on Noncollegiate Sponsored Instruction (PONSI).  College-level  credit has been recommended for NRRPT Registration as follows:  In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 6  in Introduction to Radiological Science; in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 8 SH in Radiation Detection and Measurement, 8 SH in Radiation Protection and Control, and 8 SH in Applied Health Physics Internship.  For those students who already possess a baccalaureate degree, the upper division credit recommendations can be considered for graduate credit


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Re: N.R.R.P.T. / College Credits
« Reply #18 on: Oct 12, 2004, 06:25 »
Awesome!  Thanks for the info...guess I'll go run it past them.

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Re: N.R.R.P.T. / College Credits
« Reply #19 on: Oct 21, 2004, 01:24 »
UPDATE  :  My program director has promised me 9 upper division credits, but is still trying to figure out a way to give me the full 24 recommended by ACE.  He's hampered by the fact that BSU is mostly a liberal arts college and he can't find a program closely related to park the credits in.

Thanks again for the info that got me started with the process!





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« Reply #20 on: Oct 21, 2004, 07:36 »
I assume this guy you're dealing with is the PONSI rep, if not, that may be the place to start.  You might have him give the TAESC PONSI Rep a shout,

The PONSI advisor for the NRRPT is: James Ratigan
         Thomas A. Edison State College
         101 West State Street
         Trenton, New Jersey  08608-1176
         (609) 633-6271 (voice)
         (609) 984-8447 (fax)
         corpinfo@tesc.edu
(NOTE: don't know if this is still the guy at TAESC, but the numbers and e-mails might still work.  Good luck)

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Re: N.R.R.P.T. / College Credits
« Reply #21 on: Oct 21, 2004, 11:25 »
I assume this guy you're dealing with is the PONSI rep, if not, that may be the place to start.  You might have him give the TAESC PONSI Rep a shout,

The PONSI advisor for the NRRPT is: James Ratigan
         Thomas A. Edison State College
         101 West State Street
         Trenton, New Jersey  08608-1176
         (609) 633-6271 (voice)
         (609) 984-8447 (fax)
         corpinfo@tesc.edu
(NOTE: don't know if this is still the guy at TAESC, but the numbers and e-mails might still work.  Good luck)

High,

The regular registrar & '"portfolio-evaluation" people at BSU told me I couldn't get credit for NRRPT, but I kept taking it up the food-chain...finally got the director of my college (Applied Technology) to look at it and he was interested enough to start pushing things along for me.

I know he HAS been trying to talk to someone back at Thomas Edison, but not sure if this is his contact...I'll give him the info and see if it helps.

Thanks again!  :)
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Re: N.R.R.P.T. / College Credits
« Reply #22 on: Nov 17, 2004, 09:16 »
Here's another update (in case any one is using my experience to decide if it's worth trying to fight a school for N.R.R.P.T. credits) :

1.  When you send in the 'transcript request' that is on the N.R.R.P.T. website, they send out basically the same letter that they would send to a nuke plant.  It says you have successfully completed the test, etc, BUT was not official enough for my director to use as a TRANSCRIPT.

2.  The PONSI rep at Thomas Edison IS a good knowledge resource, but for them to actually 'transcript' your N.R.R.P.T. costs a bundle.

3.  ACE will 'transcript' your N.R.R.P.T. for $35, plus $10 for each one they send to a school.  This is the route I am currently pursuing.  My director has 99% promised the full 30 credits as soon as ACE sends the transcript!  :)
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? about NRRPT registration
« Reply #23 on: Dec 07, 2004, 12:24 »
Does anyone know how long after the exam it takes to get the official results?
Thanks!
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Re: ? about NRRPT registration
« Reply #24 on: Dec 07, 2004, 12:37 »
2-3 months depending on who you know.
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Re: ? about NRRPT registration
« Reply #25 on: Dec 07, 2004, 12:44 »
I took the test last year on August 2 and the letter telling me I passed was dated Sept 2, so only a month plus a few days for the mail.

Good luck!!
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« Reply #26 on: Dec 07, 2004, 12:54 »
Thanks for the info! I was just hoping I would get the results from my Feb. test before my annual evaluation in June:)
Thanks again,
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« Reply #27 on: Dec 10, 2004, 11:42 »
My experience on the last exam was the same as valkrider's.  Just remember, the exam board members have lives and real jobs, too, so if you get the results back early like on the last exam, it's a good thing.
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« Reply #28 on: Jan 11, 2005, 11:19 »
I am looking for someone who teaches a week long prep class for the NRRPT test.
So far we have 5 people interested and the best rate we can find is a flat rate of $12,000 for up to 15 people.
If anyone knows of a company who can beat that price and teach it here in Idaho, let me know.

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Re: NRRPT in Idaho
« Reply #29 on: Jan 12, 2005, 08:04 »
Related to NRRPT but not directly to your question.

Does anyone have historical details on NRRPT membership over the years.  I need it for some work I am doing.  I am looking for just the number of NRRPT members for back as far as its avilable.  I did ask them at the NRRPT website but got no reply to several queries.

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« Reply #30 on: Jan 12, 2005, 10:29 »
Have you talked to Dr. Schrader at INEEL.  I know he has taught a prep course in the past.

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« Reply #31 on: Jan 12, 2005, 03:16 »
I don't know who can give the NRRPT class for less money than that.  Frankly, I'm not sure what the NRRPT is.  But if you let me know, and it is benificial to me(nuke MM1 getting out in April) I will have some operating capital to help out a group to go do it.  I woould really like to go back to southeast Idaho and work at the INEL because that is where I grew up.  So let me know what it is and we'll go from there.

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« Reply #32 on: Jan 18, 2005, 09:51 »
What is the value of NRRPT? Is it worth it?

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« Reply #33 on: Jan 19, 2005, 12:43 »
I guess it depends on who you ask.  I passed it in 1994.  I got a year added to my Sr. HP time to qualify me for my next level pay raise.  Bartlett at that time would pay you back for the entrance fee if you passed.  I also got 30 credit hours from Thomas Edison State College for the certificate.  IMAO it was worth it.  Study Golnick and get the sample questions for the NRRPT as well as the ABHP.  I went over them for about 6 months prior and had no problem with the test my first time out.  Hope this helps

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Re: NRRPT
« Reply #34 on: Jan 19, 2005, 07:42 »
If your goal is a power plant HP Tech, or a DOE RCT, then it' bennitits are there, but minimal.  If you are looking for a House job, a Supervisor, or ALARA/Rad Engineer job... It has many bennefits.  It opens doors for you.

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« Reply #35 on: Jan 20, 2005, 08:05 »
any time you subject yourself to a test of "what yer made of" its good. braggin rights, self worth and all that good stuff.  The NRRPT got me out of the "tech" catagory long time ago. so over the last 20 years i would say it added about $500 thousand or more to my total income.

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« Reply #36 on: Jan 21, 2005, 02:38 »
On the "instant gratification" side, it will get you $1 or $2 and hour extra at some plants (e.g. Limerick). One outage at that rate pays for the test and the upkeep. Good bargain. Also buys a bit of respect and some 'benefit of the doubt' from people that may have an influence on who gets what job during an outage. Took it in 1991 and glad I did. So far I have never had to take any HP skills tests like the old Northeast Utilities test. That earns some peace of mind when arriving at a plant for work -- even knowledgable people can blow the NEU test on a bad day, and not having to take it makes 'training week' more pleasant.

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« Reply #37 on: Jan 21, 2005, 11:56 »
I have a friend that passed NRRPT last year and told me to go ahead and do it.  I am just going back into HP, 8 year Navy RCT/ELT.  I have also looked into CHP.  I have been told that the NRRPT and Part 1 CHP are similar.  I have my BS from Thom Ed. and I plan of making a career of HP. 

Should I take the NRRPT or just wait until I have the required experience and take the CHP part 1 and later part 2.  I have already been accepted to work as a site RCT at KAPL so I don't really need NRRPT for a foot in the door.

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« Reply #38 on: Jan 21, 2005, 01:18 »
Get your NRRPT as soon as possible, it will make a good progression history for NRRPT then CHP 1 then CHP 2 rather than a bunch of stuff at one time!
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« Reply #39 on: Jan 21, 2005, 01:57 »
Most commercial and DOE sites have given the exam in the past, but there aren't as many taking them in a given year. I work Browns Ferry, and drove past Sequoyah and Watts Bar on my way to Oak Ridge to take my exam. I was the only person that took the test there, the other was a no-show!

NRRPT will have to give you the info on where they are testing this time. There is a lot to study, and you need to be conversant on dpm vice uuCi as the base units for contamination.

I studied the books listed on the site (Gollnick was the best, Cember next best, the MOE handbook online here was best for DOE introduction.)
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Re: N.R.R.P.T. / College Credits
« Reply #40 on: Mar 07, 2005, 02:39 »
Another update :

FINALLY got A.C.E. to send a transcript...they do NOT communicate well, so make sure you check back with them when you feel they should have the paperwork from NRRPT.
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Re: N.R.R.P.T. / College Credits
« Reply #41 on: Mar 07, 2005, 03:03 »

FINALLY got A.C.E. to send a transcript...they do NOT communicate well, so make sure you check back with them when you feel they should have the paperwork from NRRPT.
5 months!
It took as long to get the NRRPT transcripted as it would take to get the credits by attendance!

Thanks for the info; and congratulations on a payoff for your perseverance.
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Re: N.R.R.P.T. / College Credits
« Reply #42 on: Mar 08, 2005, 06:51 »
5 months!
It took as long to get the NRRPT transcripted as it would take to get the credits by attendance!

Thanks for the info; and congratulations on a payoff for your perseverance.

To be fair to A.C.E. - the first slowdown was with the N.R.R.P.T. office.  Apparently they don't process many A.C.E. requests.  When I sent them the request, they signed it and mailed it back to me.   I had to send it back to them so they could send it to A.C.E. directly.  Make sure you accompany your request with explicit instructions that the forms be sent to A.C.E. after they are signed.

Also, I ignored the whole situation thru Christmas, so could have saved a month if I had pushed it during the holidays.
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Re: N.R.R.P.T. / College Credits
« Reply #43 on: Mar 09, 2005, 04:28 »
hmm mine was processed in three weeks but that was a while back.

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Re: N.R.R.P.T. / College Credits
« Reply #44 on: Mar 23, 2005, 11:47 »
hmm mine was processed in three weeks but that was a while back.


Yeah, Alphadude, IF I hadn't had the mix-up with the NRRPT office...and IF I had pushed over the holidays...and IF A.C.E. had communicated once they had processed the request, three weeks would have been about the right processing time.





And NOW my school has pulled the old 'bait-and-switch' and awarded all 30 credits as lower division...worthless to me since I already had a bazillion lower-level credits...

My director is helping me draft an appeal, but....  :/
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Re: N.R.R.P.T. / College Credits
« Reply #45 on: Apr 07, 2005, 01:30 »
WOO-HOO!!!

My appeal was successful!

Got the 24 upper-division credits as recommended by NRRPT/ACE.  Now only need an extra semester to turn my associate's into a bachelor's.  :)

Thanks to Bartlett (for paying for me to take NRRPT test)...Thanks to Clinton Power Station staff (for helping us study for NRRPT)...Thanks to NRRPT & ACE (for providing the documentation to my school).   AND (especially), thanks to 'HiCountry' for the information and encouragement to get me started on my credit-quest.

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« Reply #46 on: Apr 07, 2005, 01:35 »
It is good that you give credit where it is due. I do also: Congratulations for sticking it out and not taking "NO!" for an answer. And belated congratulations on the NRRPT itself.  :)
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« Reply #47 on: Feb 23, 2006, 03:59 »
I took the class with radware and you get the cd info before hand.  I studied before with the cd then took the class right before the test.   You might want to take the class then study for a while on your own after. You really need to study for this. Tom and Dixie (Radware) were excellent trainers and I couldn't have passed it without them.  The class and cd are both well worth it.  Many places give you a raise when you pass.

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« Reply #48 on: May 27, 2006, 01:04 »
A little postscript for anyone thinking of pursuing college credits for their NRRPT:

I graduated last week after two THOROUGHLY enjoyable years of college.  The past couple of years have been some of the best of my life.  If you have a chance to use your NRRPT to springboard yourself into a degree, DO IT!  I promise you will enjoy the ride.

And if you don't have your NRRPT, but are considering college, look into the possibilities of taking the NRRPT test first and applying those credits to your degree.  It saved me a whole year...

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« Reply #49 on: May 30, 2006, 11:34 »
UncaBuffalo,
Congrats, glad it all worked out and you were successful!

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« Reply #50 on: Jun 01, 2006, 08:50 »
good deal!!  just as a side note- FEMA online training (its free) can be used to get credit hours from a college in Maryland.  They are lower level but you can't beat the cost.  Its $64 per hour to apply to the college.

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« Reply #51 on: Sep 28, 2006, 10:50 »
Bought the CD. Well worth the money. Used it for practice. Has many options like time testing, focus on one area that you maybe "weak" in, etc. It opened my eyes to area of study that I needed help in. Then I studied the Gollineck and MOE manual. Passed the first try.

Highly recommend it!

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« Reply #52 on: Feb 20, 2007, 10:24 »
Okay, so here's the next question:

From the NRRPT Handbook:

For those students who already possess a baccalaureate degree, the upper division credit recommendations can be considered for graduate credit

What are the odds that I can 'Double-Dip' and use NRRPT towards my Masters, too?
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« Reply #53 on: Feb 20, 2007, 12:02 »
I think those have to be 400 series classes for your masters.

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« Reply #54 on: Feb 20, 2007, 02:48 »

   ...idaho state university, master of science degree in hazardous waste management...


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« Reply #55 on: Feb 20, 2007, 03:36 »
There ain't a legit, accredited university in this country that'll give someone 30 semester hours of college credit for passing the NRRPT!! NO HOW-NO WAY!!! Was this one of those phony diploma mills that gives out degrees for life experiences???

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There ain't a legit, accredited university in this country that'll give someone 30 semester hours of college credit for passing the NRRPT!! NO HOW-NO WAY!!! Was this one of those phony diploma mills that gives out degrees for life experiences???


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« Reply #57 on: Feb 20, 2007, 03:49 »
There ain't a legit, accredited university in this country that'll give someone 30 semester hours of college credit for passing the NRRPT!! NO HOW-NO WAY!!! Was this one of those phony diploma mills that gives out degrees for life experiences???

Does that mean the ACE listings are not acceptable to accredited colleges?

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« Reply #58 on: Feb 20, 2007, 04:56 »
There ain't a legit, accredited university in this country that'll give someone 30 semester hours of college credit for passing the NRRPT!! NO HOW-NO WAY!!! Was this one of those phony diploma mills that gives out degrees for life experiences???

Boise State University. 

I realize we are only famous for our football, so guess you will have to decide where we fit into your statement!  ;)
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« Reply #59 on: Feb 20, 2007, 05:00 »
   ...idaho state university, master of science degree in hazardous waste management...



Do I take this to mean you did get some post-grad credits for NRRPT?  By coincidence, ISU is the school I am looking at entering the graduate program at, so if you have already received credits, that would be a good sign.
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« Reply #60 on: Feb 20, 2007, 05:25 »
where did snowball come from..he is out of touch

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« Reply #61 on: Feb 20, 2007, 05:49 »
Question is, does snowball have an NRRPT. If he does not then that explains him.  LOL

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« Reply #62 on: Feb 20, 2007, 08:32 »
There ain't a legit, accredited university in this country that'll give someone 30 semester hours of college credit for passing the NRRPT!! NO HOW-NO WAY!!! Was this one of those phony diploma mills that gives out degrees for life experiences???

I gotta give you karma for that one.  Nothing is as entertaining as someone just blasting out with such an un-retractable comment in the face of the fact that he has no idea what he is talking about.  Thanks, dude.

BTW, Excelsior College of New York (Formerly Regents College, operated by the New York State Board of Regents, aka the University of the State of New York -- the place where doctors and dentists get their license to practice in New York) gives 30 semester hours for the NRRPT.  This is a fully accredited institution, of course.
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« Reply #63 on: Feb 20, 2007, 10:34 »
I don't usually post, but since I just had the eval completed with TESC I thought I'd share.  They evaluated my previous College credits (69 SHs at CFCC) along with the NRRPT and this is what I ended up with:

79 SHs toward a BS degree in Health Physics.  Which looks like they only gave me ten hours for the NRRPT, but I actually received 19. To make this short - not all of the credits I had were transfered and I already had most of the upper level (core) classes completed. 

The one class I didn't get the NRRPT credit for (that really eryethema'd my...) was for Radiation Effects. Before you ask - yes I complained, but my "mentor" said they did not give credit for this class with the NRRPT (if anyone has actually received this credit let me know so I can "complain" some more).

So, in my case the NRRPT did help (19 hrs that I don't have to take).

I start English comp II and Calculus next month...

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« Reply #64 on: Feb 20, 2007, 10:45 »
 
  ...summer of 94, inel/rwmc...supervisor enrolled in masters degree rad waste mgmt program at isu mentioned graduate credit granted for nrrpt...

   ...congratulations on your recently received undergraduate degree...




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« Reply #65 on: Feb 20, 2007, 10:56 »
   
   ...back to back calc I & II by paper correspondence course with graphing calculator thru univ kansas...16 lessons and two exams per class...

   ...challenge comp II thru thomas edison state college examination program (tecep)..." English Composition II...This test calls for the demonstration of basic writing ability in English, requiring the writing of a short research paper, using materials provided. It is evaluated on the basis of organization, grammatical correctness, clarity of expression, and appropriateness of style. This exam fulfills the second three credits of the College's English Composition requirement."





 

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« Reply #66 on: Feb 21, 2007, 06:52 »
I don't usually post, but since I just had the eval completed with TESC I thought I'd share.  They evaluated my previous College credits (69 SHs at CFCC) along with the NRRPT and this is what I ended up with:

79 SHs toward a BS degree in Health Physics.  Which looks like they only gave me ten hours for the NRRPT, but I actually received 19. To make this short - not all of the credits I had were transfered and I already had most of the upper level (core) classes completed. 

Go to Excelsior and see what they offer. Make sure TESC knows that you will take the better deal. They have a significant amount of leeway for the actual classes they consider equivalent. It sounds like they determined many of the credits were duplicated; if they use their leeway they can at least give you credit for an elective.
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« Reply #67 on: Feb 21, 2007, 08:04 »

  ...summer of 94, inel/rwmc...supervisor enrolled in masters degree rad waste mgmt program at isu mentioned graduate credit granted for nrrpt...


Excellent!  Thanks!  :)
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« Reply #68 on: Feb 21, 2007, 09:33 »
I don't usually post, but since I just had the eval completed with TESC I thought I'd share.  They evaluated my previous College credits (69 SHs at CFCC) along with the NRRPT and this is what I ended up with:

79 SHs toward a BS degree in Health Physics.  Which looks like they only gave me ten hours for the NRRPT, but I actually received 19. To make this short - not all of the credits I had were transfered and I already had most of the upper level (core) classes completed. 

The one class I didn't get the NRRPT credit for (that really eryethema'd my...) was for Radiation Effects. Before you ask - yes I complained, but my "mentor" said they did not give credit for this class with the NRRPT (if anyone has actually received this credit let me know so I can "complain" some more).

So, in my case the NRRPT did help (19 hrs that I don't have to take).

I start English comp II and Calculus next month...

I had to take the Radiation Effects class. It was the only one I did not get credit for from passing the NRRPT. Jump in and take it. If you have questions, I just completed it and could "guide" you through it rather painlessly.

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« Reply #69 on: Apr 16, 2007, 02:39 »
 While the CDs and Classes all convienently group the study material you can acces a number of web sites and study on line for free.  It does take a bit of time, but not many people I know will sit down and take the entire exam bank in one sitting.

 The exam is not difficult, although I thought the toughest parts were concerning the medical field. 

 Good luck to all who seek the NRRPT.... it can only help you down the road.  But never stop studying..... keep the ol noggin pointed :D

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« Reply #70 on: May 21, 2007, 12:16 »
Dband
 There is nothing wrong with taking both exams.  By all means, take the CHP (both parts) when you are ready.  I do believe that you will do well, most SMAGS do.  The NRRPT has grown over the past few years and presents a challenge to many.

 If you are seeking continued education, having both the CHP and NRRPT might help you down the road.

 Either way, thanks for your service and good luck

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« Reply #71 on: Jun 06, 2007, 04:30 »
The way I remember the test was all answers needed to be converted from what you are used to. mirocuries/cc could be in millicuries/cc or volume of air was stated in cubic meter instead of liters or cubic foot. Be prepared to change units and keep them straight. All possible wrong answers could be there if you divided instead of multiplying it was there etc.Be careful with your math and especially keeping your answers and test paper on the same line. It's easy to mix up the question and writing down on the correct #. I was told to do a memory dump and only answer questions that I was sure of and could answer in less than one minute,pass up all math and long questions. Then go back and read the long questions,then do the math,finally there will be several questions you are not prepared to answer,GUESS but do not leave them blank.You will have a 20% chance of getting them right.Good Luck

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« Reply #72 on: Jun 06, 2007, 09:57 »
Gollnick's book was written specifically for what the NRRPT believed a Rad Tech should know.  I think if you can read through
the book and follow along with the information contained you should be able to pass.  The book has about doubled in size
over the years, so it may be a bit much to expect someone to read through the hole thing.  It was pretty much all I studied before I took the exam, and I managed to get by.

As far as what is a passing score, I believe I heard from someone who was in a position to know that the passing score is somewhere in the 69% to 71% range.  This was a long time ago ('91 or '92) so the number may have changed.  I have
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« Reply #73 on: Jun 07, 2007, 06:56 »
Excellent choice as a reference.... but there are many ways to study for the NRRPT.   I actually had my wife quiz me as we drove to the testing site.  She managed to pick up a few things on the way.

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« Reply #74 on: Jun 07, 2007, 07:41 »
There is no set passing percentage on the NRRPT Exam.  The percentage of questions one needs to answer correctly is dependent upon the difficulty of each of the questions in the sample set.  The percentage is different for each exam.

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« Reply #75 on: Jun 22, 2012, 02:31 »
http://www2.acenet.edu/credit/?fuseaction=browse.getOrganizationDetail&FICE=300763

Credit recommendation:
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate or upper division baccalaureate degree category, 6 semester hours in Introduction to Radiological Science; 8 semester hours in Radiation Detection and Measurement; 8 semester hours in Radiation Protection and Control; and 8 semester hours in Applied Health Physics Internship (6/10).
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« Reply #76 on: Mar 18, 2022, 06:59 »
This a long time between posts....but I finally did it.  After 2yrs and three tries, I finally passed the NRRPT in Feb. 2022.   Thank you to Dr. Tom!  Now, I've done my share for power plants and what not. I'm sticking with the hospitals.  I guess the next logical step is CHP (part 1).   Thoughts???
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« Reply #77 on: Mar 19, 2022, 07:09 »
watt will nrrpt qualify yew fore in a hospital?
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« Reply #78 on: Mar 19, 2022, 01:00 »
watt will nrrpt qualify yew fore in a hospital?

"Qualify"? Nothing, really.

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« Reply #79 on: Mar 19, 2022, 11:03 »
This a long time between posts....but I finally did it.  After 2yrs and three tries, I finally passed the NRRPT in Feb. 2022.   Thank you to Dr. Tom!  Now, I've done my share for power plants and what not. I'm sticking with the hospitals.  I guess the next logical step is CHP (part 1).   Thoughts???

I just want to say congratulations to you! I hope you hold onto that sense of accomplishment; you worked for it. Dr. Johnson prepared me for my exam in 2018, and it was a great course.
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« Reply #80 on: Mar 20, 2022, 06:58 »
"watt will nrrpt qualify yew fore in a hospital?"

The NRRPT exam is not a qualification. It is a personal/professional achievement. It is sometimes a preferred prerequisite for getting hired, as well as a future expectation by the company doing the hiring. There are numerous benefits/advantages for a registered RPT in all areas where radiation protection services are required. There are de minimis disadvantages. The NRRPT exam will have little impact on skills required to be a competent/ "good" field operations/job-coverage RPT. If one already has these skills, they will not be diminished on passing the exam. In the pre-TMI time period (76-79), there was a pretty equal distribution between registered medical RPTs and all the rest. Post TMI not so much. Bottom line - your career as a RPT, Health Physicist, and any other category that requires radiation protection services, will be enhanced to some degree by passing the exam.
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« Reply #81 on: Mar 20, 2022, 11:36 »
"watt will nrrpt qualify yew fore in a hospital?"

The NRRPT exam is not a qualification. It is a personal/professional achievement. It is sometimes a preferred prerequisite for getting hired, as well as a future expectation by the company doing the hiring. There are numerous benefits/advantages for a registered RPT in all areas where radiation protection services are required. There are de minimis disadvantages. The NRRPT exam will have little impact on skills required to be a competent/ "good" field operations/job-coverage RPT. If one already has these skills, they will not be diminished on passing the exam. In the pre-TMI time period (76-79), there was a pretty equal distribution between registered medical RPTs and all the rest. Post TMI not so much. Bottom line - your career as a RPT, Health Physicist, and any other category that requires radiation protection services, will be enhanced to some degree by passing the exam.

   Well said. When I took it it was more ego than any practical application, rarely got me an extra dime. Every plant or facility I went to as a job shopper defined whether of not I was a technician depending on its needs and requirements. With the NRRPT I did not need someone to tell me if I was a technician/technologist. I haven't worked in rad for a couple of decades but even with other nuclear disciplines it looks good on a resume.

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« Reply #82 on: Mar 20, 2022, 07:56 »
....but I finally did it.  After 2yrs and three tries, I finally passed the NRRPT in Feb. 2022. ...Now, I've done my share for power plants and what not. I'm sticking with the hospitals.

may bee "qualify" gave miss information. aye wondered watt r.p. work wood be at a hospital. eye thought that the nuc med personnel took care of rad pro under the auspices of drs, radiologists, n procedures. sew, i wasn't sure how nrrpt interacted.
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« Reply #83 on: Mar 22, 2022, 08:57 »
Actually, a VA Hospital posting for a health physicist will take the NRRPT cert as being qualified....

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« Reply #84 on: Mar 22, 2022, 10:00 »
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« Reply #85 on: Mar 26, 2022, 11:34 »
Slo-Glo, to answer your question... there quite a few things that an RP can do at the hospital.  Currently, I'm handling all of the radioactive materials functions for the dept.  Shipping, disposal (Rad and Mixed), calibration, X-Ray machine QC's, and stuff like that.  Didn't NEED to take the NRRPT, but it was one of those things that I felt I needed to move into the next phase of my professional development.  So, next up will be things like Laser safety officer, CHP, and maybe RSO.

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« Reply #86 on: Mar 27, 2022, 11:01 »
understood. no more chutes n ladders. good too here the moving on. thinking that rso could be done wit just the nrrpt. butt, whaddya eye no,?😉
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« Reply #87 on: Aug 29, 2022, 12:58 »
Is anyone else waiting for their Aug 2022 Exam results? That exam was something, I definitely learned a lot preparing for it. I'm hoping for the best!

 


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