Progression Requirements

First Requirement:

Students must achieve a minimum average grade of 77% on NCLEX-style quizzes and exams in the following courses: NR 206, NR 215, NR 217, NR 365, NR 316, NR 331, NR 341, NR 416, NR 421, and NR 431. Failure to achieve the 77% quiz or exam average, exclusive of any other additional graded assignments, will result in a final grade of C or lower and the inability to progress to the next sequential courses.
Nursing students must earn a minimum grade of C+ in all nursing (NR) courses including theory and practicum courses.
A nursing student who does not earn the required minimum C+ in a nursing course may repeat the course only once. A student must receive a grade of C+ or higher in the repeated nursing course to progress in the nursing program. If a student receives less than a C+ when repeating a nursing course, the student will be dismissed from the nursing program. Failure to achieve the minimum required C+ in two nursing courses will result in dismissal from the nursing program.
Students must pass both the theory and clinical components of linked nursing courses to progress in the nursing program. If the student does not achieve the minimum required C+ in one component, the student must retake both components for progression in the program.
Each grade in a linked course will be recorded individually as achieved. If a student does not achieve the minimum required C+ in both components of a linked course, this is considered two nursing course failures and the student will be dismissed from the nursing program.

** Linked nursing courses: NR 215/NR 215L; NR 316/NR 316L; NR 331/NR331L; NR 341/NR 341L; NR 416/416L; NR 421/NR 421L; and NR 431/NR 431L. Example: If a student achieves a C in the theory component of a linked course and a B in the clinical component, each grade will be recorded, however, both components must be repeated to progress.

Second Requirement:

Nursing students must earn a minimum grade of C+ in all math and science courses: BI 215, BI 216, MA 232, Math 100 level or higher, BI 220.
Nursing and science courses must be taken in the order presented on the curriculum map in the appropriate catalog. Deviation requires approval from the School of Nursing. Students who earn below a C+ in science or math courses may choose to repeat a course at an institution other than Norwich. The student must have the course approved by the advisor in advance. When the transfer transcript arrives, the new grade will be used only for progression purposes.
Failure to achieve a grade of C+ on the second attempt of BI 215, BI 216, BI 220, MA 232, or Math 100 level or higher will result in dismissal from the program. These requirements apply to non-nursing major students seeking a transfer to the nursing program.
The C+ minimum requirement for math and science courses is effective for students admitted to the nursing program for the University catalog year 2016-17 and thereafter.

Dismissal from School of Nursing

Criteria for dismissal from NUSON:

Failure to receive the required minimum of C+ in two nursing courses during enrollment in the nursing program.
Failure to achieve a minimum grade of C+ in any repeated nursing course. Failure to maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0.Unsafe laboratory/clinical practice as determined by NUSON.
Violation of Professional Behavior Expectations. Violation of the ANA Code of Ethics and/or ANA Standards of Practice. Failure to achieve a C+ on the second attempt of BI 215, BI 216, BI 220, MA 232, or Math 100 level or higher.
A student who has not been active in nursing major courses for one semester without prior approval of advisor and Director of Nursing.

Dismissal from the nursing program DOES NOT mean the student is dismissed from Norwich University. Upon dismissal from the nursing program, the student will receive a letter from the Director stating the reason for the dismissal. After receipt of the letter, if the student wishes to remain at Norwich they must meet with their advisor and select a new major.

If a student wishes to challenge a progression issue or dismissal, they should follow the NU grievance procedure outlined in the catalog.

Clinical Warning/Suspension

When a student has acted or performed in an unsafe or inappropriate manner, at the discretion and judgment of the clinical instructor, they will be removed from the clinical setting. These situations include, but are not limited to, evidence of recent alcohol or substance use that could impair judgment, patient or agency request, inadequate preparation for assignment, inability to demonstrate technical competence in a skill (previously certified in the laboratory setting), inappropriate dress, illness that may be considered contagious or could impair student’s judgment, client endangerment, or violation of the ANA Nurses Code of Ethics.

See the School of Nursing B.S. in Nursing Student Handbook for further information.

Accreditation

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Norwich University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, (202)-887-6791. The baccalaureate degree program in nursing is and approved by the Vermont State Board of Nursing, Office of Professional Regulations, 89 Main Street 3rd Floor, Montpelier, VT 05520-2482, (802) 828-2396.

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