Policies for Grading and Promotion in the RN Perioperative Nursing Program

1. An overall “B+” grade (75%) is required for satisfactory completion of NP 411 (Theory)
2. NP 412 (Lab) is graded as a pass/fail. The final grade will be determined by the following:

• Attendance and punctuality in the lab setting
• Appropriate OR attire in the lab setting
• Satisfactory return demonstration of all laboratory skills according to the evaluation criteria outlined in the evaluation forms

Note: Students will not be eligible for clinical placement if a consistent lapse in sterile technique is demonstrated

1. To successfully complete the practicum according to set criteria as outlined in the practicum evaluation package; the learner must demonstrate the following and achieve a ‘P’ passing grade:
2. Completion of 240 clinical hours.
3. Documentation of both circulating and scrubbing experiences.
4. An ability to function in the scrub nurse role with minimal guidance in familiar situations
5. An ability to function in the circulating role with periodic to minimal guidance in familiar situations
6. Completion of the learning outcomes.
7. The ability to present clear, scholarly reflections on selected relevant practice issues using the LEARN format. Students must submit three reflections before the mid-term and three after the midterm. Any one reflection may be re-written once only. Students must receive a ‘Satisfactory” grading for 5 of 6 Reflections.

Note:  Learners who do not consistently apply aseptic technique, the ORNAC and CNO standards and safe nursing practice, will not be able to continue in the clinical area and will not be successful in the program.

Grading:

Readmission Policy and Procedure 

1. Should a student be unsuccessful in NP 411 &/or NP 412 and has been granted re-admission to repeat the course(s) in the immediate subsequent semester, it is expected that the student will repeat the failed course(s) and the co-requisite*.
2. The number of repeats allowed for a course in the Health Sciences Department programs is 1 (ONE)
3. A student who is unsuccessful in NP 403 must meet with the program coordinator to determine the next course of action.
4. If a student is granted readmission into NP 403, the course must be     completed in the immediate subsequent semester.

Sequence

1. In order to proceed to NP 403 (clinical practicum), the student must   successfully complete both NP 411 & NP 412.
2. Students must complete NP 403 immediately after successfully completing NP 411 & NP 412.

The following indicates these requirements:

1. Promotion from course to course is governed by the prerequisites stated for the individual courses. Please refer to the Model Route.
2. All courses and clinical placement experiences in the RN Perioperative Nursing Program must be satisfactorily completed for eligibility for graduation from Centennial College.

Completion Time for Program

The RN Perioperative Nursing Program must be completed within a maximum of one academic year from the time of initial enrolment.

Assignments

Please refer to the policies outlined in the “Health Sciences Department Policies” of this manual.  Please note that in the RN Perioperative Nursing Program, the following will also apply:

If an extension on an assignment’s due date is not requested by the student prior to the date it is expected, or if the extension is denied, then the assignment must be completed by the specified date.  The penalty for submission of a late assignment is a deduction of 5% per day off of the grade earned on the assignment.

Missed Tests

Attendance is compulsory for all scheduled tests and examinations.

A student missing an evaluative method must contact the professor prior to the test/exam/assignment and clarify the reason for absence*. Failure to notify your teacher of your absence in advance will result in a grade of zero for that evaluative method.

*Written documentation is required to support claims of extenuating circumstances, i.e. illness or death of a family member.

At the teacher’s discretion, students arriving late for a test or exam, may not be admitted and, if admitted, may not be allowed additional time. However, students arriving after other students have exited the examination hall will not be allowed to take the test or exam.

Students Experiencing Difficulty

Students who are experiencing difficulty with a course are strongly recommended to consult with their professor early on in the semester so that learning strategies may be reviewed.  Additional resources/services are also available to the student on campus to aid in the success with the program. (Please refer to the “Student Services” section of this manual.) Every attempt will be made to support student learning and performance with the evaluation tools listed in the course outline.