• Mid-program Exam at end of second semester.
• Comprehensive Exit exam during last semester of nursing program.

For standarized examinations:

• Picture identification of students will be required for admission to the test.
• Students must test at the assigned time and be on time.
• Students must submit the printed results of the exam at the conclusion of the exam to their advisor.
• Students must attain an acceptable level of performance as defined by the department.
  • If a passing score is not obtained on the exam, the student will meet with his/her faculty advisor to develop a plan for remediation.

Students will take the Exit Exam in the final term of study in which the student completes the degree plan.

• If a passing score is not obtained on the exam, the student is required to meet with his/her faculty advisor to interpret the exam results, develop a plan for remediation, and complete a formal NCLEX review prior to retesting.
• Then, the student may take a 2nd exit exam.

The student's licensure application will not be approved or certified by the Department Chair unless the exam criteria is met.

• The Department Chair will not certify the licensure application until successful completion of the requirements for the exit exam. However, the student may participate in pinning ceremony upon completion of all nursing courses.
• The cost of retesting, remediation, review courses and other expenses are the sole responsibility of the student.
• Once the student meets the exit exam criteria, the student's licensure application can be submitted upon recommendation of the Department Chair.

• Mid-curricular exam
  • Student will take exam.
  • Student will meet with advisor if score <850.
  • Faculty must complete the mid-curricular counseling form.