School of Nursing
Nursing Student Handbook
Progression Policies
Grading
The School of Nursing adheres to all academic policies and procedures established by Clayton State University including those related to grading. The process of student evaluation in both tracks of the BSN Program is provided through the grading process of required curriculum as posted on course syllabi.
Grading Scale and Program Standing
All grades to students in both tracks of the BSN programs are reported as letter grades which are usually computed from a point system. The following grading scale was developed by the School of Nursing and is used in all program required curriculum. A grade of 'C' (minimum 75.00) or better is required for satisfactory progress in the nursing program.
|
Percentage |
Grade |
Quality Points |
|
89.50 - 100.00 79.50 - 89.49 75.00 - 79.49 64.50 - 74.99 Below 64.49 |
A B C D F |
4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 0 |
- Program Probation - Students who earn a grade lower than 'C' in any one nursing course will be placed on program probation.
- Program Suspension - Students who earn a grade lower than 'C' in any two nursing course will be dismissed from the BSN program.
Grade and Academic Appeal Policy
All students in both tracks of the BSN programs are responsible for maintaining the standards of academic performance established by the University and by the faculty for each course in which they are enrolled. Faculty in the School of Nursing are responsible for posting course expectations and grading criteria in course syllabi.
- Any student dissatisfied with a grade or academic action should begin the appeal process by consulting with the faculty member who assigned the grade/action to determine if the matter can be resolved through mutual understanding. Faculty are required to advise students of all academic actions and to make themselves available for conferences with individual students who seek counsel and advice regarding their progress.
- Any student wishing to file a formal appeal of a grade or other academic action is required to follow established University procedures. Full details of the appeal process are contained in the Clayton State University Academic Catalog and Student Handbook. All academic appeals must be initiated and pursued in a timely manner.
Incomplete Grade Policy
Incomplete grades are awarded only in situations when a student has successfully completed the major portion of coursework and extenuating circumstances prevent completion of course requirements during the term of enrollment.
- It is the student’s responsibility to formally request in writing a grade of 'Incomplete' with the instructor or course coordinator.
- A grade of 'Incomplete' will be awarded only to students who otherwise currently have a grade average of 75.00% or higher and/or a satisfactory clinical rating in the course (if applicable).
- Any course for which a grade of 'Incomplete' is assigned
requires completion within the next semester in which the student is enrolled. Students must successfully complete the course requirements to remove the 'Incomplete' prior to enrollment in subsequent nursing courses.
- Basic Licensure Track students will not be permitted to progress in the nursing program from the junior to senior level until all course requirements to remove "Incomplete" grades are successfully achieved.
- RN/BSN Completion Track students will not be allowed to enroll in the NURS 4501 - Clinical Practicum for RNs I course until all grades of "Incomplete" are removed.
- If, for any reason, the course requirements are not satisfactorily completed during the next semester of attendance, the course grade will be converted to a grade of 'F'