Remediation has been established to assist the student in improving theoretical or clinical knowledge while compensating for a failed module. Effective for all VN students beginning on or after July 1, 2011 remediation will be offered to students when the cumulative GPA is below the term minimum at the mid-point of such term. During Term 1 students will be allowed to remediate once with the lowest grade on Fundamentals, Anatomy and Physiology, and Pharmacology. For the remaining Terms 2, & 3 students may also remediate the lowest module at the mid-point of such terms. The student must complete remediation within 10 calendar days. If the student has completed the process but does not achieve a passing score, the original module grade will stand and be factored into the term GPA. The maximum points allowed for passing remediation are equal to the term passing score (i.e. 75%, 78%, and 80%).
GRADING
The total Term grade is calculated based on both the theory and clinical areas. The theory represents a percentage grade and the clinical represents a "pass" or "fail". The final theory grade reflects the points accumulated from tests, homework, class presentation, comprehensive final examination, end of term diagnostic test, and extra credit from unannounced quizzes. The theory grade is calculated on a point system and is converted to a percentage grade. The number of points the student has acquired is divided by the total possible points, which represents the percentage grade. The clinical grade is based on clinical attendance and skills proficiency.
The student must achieve a passing grade based on the scale listed below:
Term 1: 75% passing grade
Term 2: 75% passing grade
Term 3: 75% passing grade
Term 4: 75% passing grade
The student must achieve a clinical passing grade in order to progress to the next term.
Failure to pass either the theory or clinical portion of the term will result in a final grade of "fail".
VN GRADING CRITERIA
Letter / percentage grades for Vocational Nursing Program.
ALL Terms
A 90%-100% D 70% - 74%
B 80% - 89% F 69% or less
C 75% -79%
P, F Pass or Fail. These grades are given for Clinical Rotations and are not counted in the Cumulative Grade Percentage (CGP).
CC Challenge Credit. Students who successfully pass a challenge examination(s) will receive this
grade. This grade does not affect the CGP.
Theory:
100% of total grade
Basis of G rade Quizzes & Assignments Class presentation
Comprehensive Final Exam Comprehensive Math Exam
Clinical: Pass or Fail
TC Transfer Credit. Students who receive Transfer Credit for courses taken at another institution will receive this grade. This grade does not affect the CGP.
W Withdrawal. Students who drop/withdraw from a Module or Term after the first five days
of instruction receive this grade, which does not affect the CGP. The credits attempted for this Module or Term will be counted toward the maximum time frame with no credits granted.
AD Administrative Drop. Students who are withdrawn from a Module or Term for violating
attendance or academic policies will receive this grade. The credits attempted for this course will be counted toward the maximum time frame with no credits granted.
I Incomplete. Students who do not complete the Module or Term requirements by the last
scheduled day of the course will receive this grade. This grade will not affect the CGP until it is converted to a final grade. The Incomplete grade will be converted to an "F" grade if the requirements are not met within 5 calendar days of the last scheduled day of instruction for the Module or Term.
R Repeat. This grade will be assigned to all Modules or Terms that a student repeats. This
grade does not affect the CGP however; credit hours attempted will count toward the maximum time frame.
REGISTRAR/RECORDS
RECORDS / TRANSCRIPTS
All student information contained in the student's academic, administrative, financial aid and placement files is held in strict confidence. Access to student files is limited to staff members and the college's approved and accredited authorities. Students may examine their files at any time during normal school hours. Student files may not be removed from campus grounds for any reason. If a student would like a copy of any of the information contained in their files, or a transcript, a written request may be made to the campus Registrar/Records office. Official transcripts will be reproduced for students at any time after graduation providing the student has met all financial responsibilities. Please see the Accounting office for a schedule of transcript fees.
Personal information, counseling notes or financial information contained in students' files will not be released to any outside party other than the student without a signed release by the student. A student's file will be documented each time personal identifiable information is disclosed to persons other than the student. A student may request an amendment to their records. Students may also request a formal meeting with the Campus Director and Director of Education if the request for amendment is denied to challenge the contents of any educational record on the grounds that the records are inaccurate, misleading or violate the rights of the student. Requests for amendments to a student's educational records or a meeting to challenge the contents of a student's record should be made in writing to the Campus Director.
Student records will be maintained for a period of not less than 5 years as required by law. Students are required to notify the college of any changes in their personal information such as changes of address, phone numbers, marital status, name, etc., within ten days of the date of the change to facilitate proper state, federal and licensure documentation. A Change of Address form can be obtained from the campus Registrar/Records office.