Helene Fuld School of Nursing
Nursing Course Grading System
The Highest Standards
The Helene Fuld School of Nursing is nationally renowned for graduating some of the country's top nurses. We insist on high standards, and continuously push all of our students to excel. All of the nursing programs include academic coursework, and clinical elements. Some programs may even have assessments, portfolios, a well as other means of assessment.
Grading Clinical Performance
Any student in a Nursing program must earn a final grade of "C" in all nursing courses. For any clinical practice components, faculty grade student performance on a Pass/Fail basis. Each clinical nursing course has a syllabus that outlines the criteria for acceptable performance. To earn a passing grade in a clinical course, a student must demonstrate satisfactory clinical performance to earn a passing grade based on the criteria defined in each clinical course. A passing grade requires a student to pass both clinical and didactic components to pass the course. At the halfway point of each course, faculty advise any student who is not performing at a satisfactory level.
Additional Requirements for RN to BSN Students
Students enrolled in the RN to BSN program must also submit a Portfolio as a part of the Graduation clearance.
Grading Scale for Nursing Courses
| Grade | Range |
|---|---|
| A | 90-100 |
| B | 80-89 |
| C | 75-79 |
| D | 69-74 |
| F | 68 or below |
Remember, Clinical Courses are graded PASS/FAIL. Depending on your program you may also have additional requirements for graduation. Be sure to regularly meet with your advisor so you can stay on top of all of your graduation requirements.
Graduation Requirements
To be eligible for graduation from any undergraduate nursing program, all nursing students must meet these minimum requirements:
- Have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
- Successfully complete all prerequisite and major nursing courses
- Pass a standardized comprehensive assessment examination which predicts the students probability of passing the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX)