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Academics

The program of study is composed of required courses in general education, sciences, and nursing. It is
designed to assist the student in achieving the program outcomes by graduation. The student begins study
by learning skills supported by fundamental classroom theoretical knowledge and principles. Based on
that foundation, the student progresses with additional knowledge, skills, and principles with increasing
complexity, through the subsequent semesters. The student graduates from the program of study with
critical thinking capability and the ability to manage complex situations related to patient care.

The student progresses and promotes through the program of study by completing each required course
with at least a minimum final grade of “C”. In nursing courses, minimum final grades of “C” in theory
and satisfactory “S” in nursing skills laboratory and clinical laboratory are required. The student must
meet all requirements of each nursing course in order to progress. Passing in all university and/or college
courses is determined according to the policies of the respective institution. A final theory grade of “C” is
required by BHCLR for all university and college courses. Academic progress is determined using
classroom theory, clinical laboratory, and nursing skills laboratory grading scales. Classroom theory
grading scale is published in the Academic Information section of the Catalog. Any course grading scale
that deviates from the academic information is published in the specific course syllabus.

Clinical Laboratory and Nursing Skills Laboratory:
Rating Symbol Quality
S Satisfactory
U Unsatisfactory
I Incomplete
NA Not Applicable
NO Not Observed
ONA Opportunity Not Available

Incomplete Grades and Course Make – Up Work
The opportunity to complete an incomplete grade or make-up missed work including examinations may
be available to the student. The ability to complete incomplete makeup course work is determined by
policy. The student’s follow-through with policy regarding attendance, the student’s previous attendance
records and academic progress will be considered when making this decision. Fees are charged to cover
the program’s expense associated with grading, clinical make-up time, nursing skills laboratory make-up
time, examination preparation, proctoring, and recording.

Attendance
This is a blended program of study as defined in the academic section of this catalog. Regular and prompt
attendance is required. Attendance and specific requirements are published in the programmatic student
handbook and each course syllabus.

Class and Clinical Rotations
Classes are scheduled on a regular basis and are usually Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
unless otherwise scheduled on course calendars. A class schedule is provided during orientation. Selected
courses have clinical laboratories taught concurrently with lecture topics. This approach provides students
hands-on experience and visual reinforcement of the principles learned in the classroom. Laboratory
rotations are scheduled by the program faculty and may occur Monday – Friday and on weekends. The
time for clinical experiences varies per course.

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