10.3a Theory Grade

A cumulative theory grade of 77% is necessary in order to be successful in each nursing course. In addition, students must earn an average of 77% on Competency-Based Assessments (CBAs) (exams) in order to pass the nursing course and to have any other scores calculated into the final grade. CBAs will be identified in each course syllabus. 

Students are not required to obtain a 77% on each CBA*, rather a 77% average on all CBAs. Non-exam CBA grades will be calculated toward the final course grade only after a passing 77% exam CBA average has been determined. The course grade will be the letter grade equivalent to the exam CBA average if the exam CBA average is less than 77%. Any grade below 77% is considered unsatisfactory. 

*Exemption to CBA Policy: 

• Medication calculation CBAs are to be passed at 90% and do not fall under the 77% benchmark, as discussed above. 

• ATI assessments do not apply to the established 77% benchmark.