Acceptance Requirements………………………………………………………………8 Program Progression……………………………………………………………………9 Math Competency………………………………………………………………………9 Readmission Policy

1. A math competency exam will be administered in PNE 161. Throughout the course of PNE 161, students will be given a maximum of three opportunities to achieve 90%.

2. Students who score 100% on the first math test can opt out of taking the second math test.

3. Students who score below 90% on math test 1 or 2 must remediate in the

Math Lab in the Temple building. Proof of remediation in the form of an email from the Math Lab staff must be provided to the instructor for students to be eligible to take the second or third exam. Failure to achieve 90% on the third attempt will result in failure of PNE 161 and dismissal from the

AAS practical nursing program.

4. Math competency will be tested on all course tests and exams.

5. Only simple, basic, four-function, non-scientific calculators may be used during testing.

6. See Appendix II for Rounding Rules for Dosage and Calculations

READMISSION POLICY

1. Rationale

The Nursing Program differs from other programs of the College in a number of ways. The program is routinely filled. Furthermore, all clinical instruction takes place in functioning healthcare facilities -- thus placing a number of additional constraints on students and faculty alike. As a health related program it must meet additional standards imposed by the State Board of Nursing and clinical facilities. As a result of these conditions, it is necessary to impose more rigid requirements on readmission than might exist for other types of programs.

2. Readmission After Dismissal or Academic Withdrawal

A. Students who are unsuccessful in the DCC LPN Program may apply for readmission within one year of failure. A Letter of Intent must be received within 30 days after the end of the semester in which the student was unsuccessful (last semester attended). Application for readmission is not automatic. B. A student who has been dropped from the program because of a failing grade in a general education course requirement may apply for readmission after the course has been completed successfully (C or better).