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ACADEMIC POLICIES: Compressed Time Frame BScN Program
For students entering the program in September 2010, and thereafter:

Progression Requirements
Students may proceed to the next term of their program if the following conditions are met:

  • Satisfactory clinical performance in each required Nursing professional practice course (includes Nursing 1102W, 2202X, 3332, 4442W).
  •  A grade of at least 65% in each required Nursing theory course (includes Nursing 1101W, 2201X, 3331, 4441W).
  • A grade of at least 60% in each required non-Nursing support science course (includes Pathology 2420A, Pharmacology 2060A/B, Microbiology & Immunology 3800).
  • An overall term average of at least 65% for each full year of the program. A student whose overall term average is below 65% may not proceed in the program until the average has been raised to 65% or above.

Failures in a Professional Practice course
Professional practice courses include: Nursing 1102W, 2202X, 3332, 4442W, 4496W/X.

Satisfactory performance in all Domains of Practice must be achieved in order to complete a rotation successfully. In the event of a failed rotation, all competencies within the five Domains of Practice must be met satisfactorily by the end of the course in order to progress.

In the event of a failure in a professional practice course:

  • the student will be informed in writing regarding his/her progress in the program and any associated conditions or requirements.
  • the student will be required to repeat the corequisite theory course.

Note: Theory/professional practice course corequisites include:
Nursing 1101W/Nursing 1102W
Nursing 2201X/Nursing 2202X
Nursing 3331/Nursing 3332
Nursing 4441W/Nursing 4442W

Theory Course Failures
Students are allowed a total of 2.0 course failures throughout the program. The failures can be one professional practice and one theory course, or two theory courses.

In the event that a student fails a theory course, the student will be required to repeat the co-requisite professional practice course.

Note: Theory/professional practice course corequisites include:
Nursing 1101W/Nursing 1102W
Nursing 2201X/Nursing 2202X
Nursing 3331/Nursing 3332
Nursing 4441W/Nursing 4442W

When a student is repeating a full term, no course failures will be allowed. In order to progress, failed nursing courses must be repeated successfully.

SR.09-147b

For students who entered the program prior to September 2010:
Unless otherwise specified, students in the Compressed Time Frame BScN program will adhere to the Academic Policies set out in the section entitled ACADEMIC POLICIES: Basic Nursing/Registered Nurse Programs.

Progression Requirements
Students may proceed to the next term of their program if the following conditions are met:
1. Satisfactory professional practice performance
2. Passing grade of at least 65% in each Nursing course
Failure in a Professional Practice Course
Professional Practice courses include Nursing 1102W, 2202X, 3332, 4442W, 4496W/X.

Satisfactory performance in all Domains of Practice must be achieved in order to complete a rotation successfully. In the event of a failed rotation, all competencies within the five Domains of Practice must be met satisfactorily by the end of the course in order to progress.

If a student fails a professional practice course, the case will be reviewed on an individual basis by the clinical instructor, course/year coordinator and undergraduate programs Chair. The student will be informed in writing of the decision regarding his/her progress and any conditions or requirements pertaining to that decision.

Course Failures
Students are allowed a total of two course (2.0 FCE) failures throughout the program. The failures can be one professional practice  and one theory course, or two theory courses. In the event that a student fails a professional practice course, the student may be required to repeat the co-requisite theory course.

When a student is repeating a full term, no course failures will be allowed. In order to progress, failed nursing courses must be repeated successfully.

Final Grade
The final grade for most nursing theory courses is based upon individual assignments, group projects, and written examinations. Final examination papers will not be returned to students. Professional Practice Courses (e.g., Nursing 1102W, 2202X, 3332, 4442W, 4496W/X) will receive a grade of pass/fail.
Academic Calendar 2010 FACULTIES FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES ARTHUR LABATT FAMILY SCHOOL OF NURSING ACADEMIC POLICIES: Compressed Time Frame BScN Program
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