Drug Calculation Proficiency

• Prior to completion of NUR 2390, the student will complete a level drug calculation test. A minimum grade of 90% is required. If 90% or greater is not achieved the test may be retaken once following the completion of prescribed remediation. If the student fails to attain a 90% on the retake examination, he/she may NOT progress, until successfully completing NUR 0700. NUR 0700 may be taken only one time following a level drug calculation failure. If the student fails to demonstrate competency in level drug calculations in NUR 0700 by scoring below 90% on the examination, the student may NOT continue as a nursing major. (Refer to Courses in Nursing Section for the NUR 0700 course description).
• During NUR 4090, the student must successfully complete a level 2 drug calculation test. A minimum passing grade of 90% is required. If 90% is not achieved, the test may be retaken once following completion of prescribed remediation. If the student fails to receive 90% on the retake exam, he/she may NOT progress into NUR 4490 without successfully completing NUR 0710. NUR 0710 may be taken only one time following a level drug calculation examination failure. If the student fails to demonstrate competency in level drug calculations in NUR 0710 by scoring below 90% on the examination, the student may not continue as a nursing major. (Refer to the Courses in Nursing Section for the NUR 0710 course description).
• Ongoing assessment of drug calculation skills is done throughout the program.