Practical Nursing Progression Standards

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Progression Standards:

Failure to meet progression standards will result in suspension from the program:

• The student will maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 in general education courses and nursing courses combined.
• The student will successfully complete all components of a practical nursing course (theory and clinical) to pass the course. Failing the clinical component results in a course grade of “F” regardless of the time in the semester, and the student is ineligible to receive a “W” or “WA”.
• The student will sequentially complete (without interruption) the practical nursing program courses over 3 semesters.
• The general education courses and practical nursing program courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher. Grades from all institutions are subject to this policy.
• A grade less than “C”, a withdrawal (“W”, “WA”, or “WF”), failure to complete a pre- or co-requisite course, or failure to progress in the program will be considered as one semester attempt to complete practical nursing program courses.
• The student may apply for readmission to repeat a PNR course based on space availability, as long as the practical nursing program is completed in 4 semesters. Any student unable to complete the program in 4 semesters may reapply for admission beginning with the first practical nursing course (PNR 110 /PNR 121 ).
• The student will maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Provider certification through the American Heart Association. Online certification/recertification is not accepted.
• The student will maintain current documentation of health status according to program requirements.