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Is the grade card for nursing different for all schools or is there one universal grade chart for all nursing school students?

I am going into nursing school and noticed a grade chart and I wasn't sure if that was for just the specific school or if it related to a universal grade chart. After becoming an RN, I will be a pediatrician. #medicine ##grades #nursing #college #pediatrics

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Joanne’s Answer

I would like to help with your question. I have attended associates degree, bachelors degree and masters degree programs in nursing. However, I do not understand what you mean by a grade card. All courses in nursing programs provide a detailed syllabus and a grading rubric for all assignments. That means that they explain in writing exactly how every assignment is graded and what the letter grades are equal to in number values (example, A=95.5-100). Most of the time, the grading is similar in college programs. Perhaps I could help you better if you explain to me what you mean by a grade card.

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Jasmine’s Answer

I am not sure exactly what you are referring to when you say "grade card" however if you mean the minimum passing grade for nursing programs is 75%. All nursing schools make thier own rules when it comes to how a student will be promotes to the next level within a nursing program, however rule of thumb many require a student to have 75% average per course taken on grade report. I hope this answers your question, if not please feel free to clarify your question so that I may better assist you! Beat of blessings on your journey!

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Where are you in applying to nursing school? What has made you decide on becoming a nurse and then continuing on to become a pediatric physician?
As a next step I would encourage you to look at both areas [nursing & physician], what criteria does each require for acceptance into their program? What are things you can do now to make yourself the best candidate for each program?
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Cynthia’s Answer

I also am unsure of the question exploring grade charting. But, as described in other entries each college class no matter what degree you are attaining has a syllabus with course description, content, and goals. The grading assessment used should be located within the syllabus. Most courses were graded on the % scale to A=90% or above, B = 80-89% etc. although, pharmacology was a pass/fail rating for that particular course. If you did not pass 1 of 2 administered tests you had to retake the whole course.

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Research the institutions that you plan to apply to. Look at the programs page and the required coursework to graduate.
Continue the path you are on asking and researching information about your future desire to study medicine.
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Patrick’s Answer

Hi Alyssa,

No, the nursing grading scales are different based on the school of nursing you attend. I am a Diploma prepared RN and our passing score was 78%. I continued my education went to a state university for my BSN and their passing for nursing was 75%. So based on my experience, it varies.

In addition, changing careers from nursing to medicine might be challenging. Not impossible, but challenging. Medical School requires pre-requisites that a BSN does not require, so I would make sure you knock those classes out of the way as well. Good luck!

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Cassandra’s Answer

I went to a community college to get my associates in nursing and a university to get my bachelors in nursing. The grading scales were different at both schools. I hope that helps!
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Wanda’s Answer

The answers above all are fairly similar to what I would say, except to add that when searching for a nursing school, a better criteria for determining the value of the program is their rate of passing the NCLEX, which is the mandated test required to become licensed. Obviously, regardless of whether the school requires a 78% or 75%, if a large percentage of graduating students are not passing the NCLEX, then they are not properly preparing their students. The NCLEX is probably the hardest test I've ever taken, and nursing school is extremely challenging and time-consuming. However, the harder the school, the better your chances will be at becoming a good nurse.

Nursing is a lot of things, but one of the most important skills you'll need as a nurse really isn't taught directly, and that is critical thinking. You'll find most NCLEX questions require you to use critical thinking to choose the most appropriate answer or action in any given scenario. Since there are so many areas in medicine, and they often overlap, every situation is unique, so critical thinking is paramount. But once you've gotten through nursing school, passed the NCLEX and started caring for patients, it is one of the most rewarding jobs you'll ever have. Be prepared to laugh, cry, forget to eat or use the bathroom, and build some strong bonds with your coworkers, who become like family. Good Luck!

Wanda recommends the following next steps:

Shadow a nurse, or volunteer at a hospital for a true picture of the day-to-day in the life of a nurse.
Do a self-examination of your skills and interests.
Dream about everything you want to do in your life; develop a time-line of your life and plot those items on your life-timeline
Set goals -- dreams WITH DEADLINES! Then use your resourcefulness to make it happen.
Pray and be grateful. It's hard to be angry or feel sorry for yourself when you are grateful for what you have. Fill your mind with positive thinking.
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