Grading Scale

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Just out of curiosity, what is everybody elses grading system like?? For me, we must have a 78 or higher to pass and that is considered a C.

A: 93-100

B: 85-92

C: 78-84

Also, it goes towards your GPA in that manner. For instance, if your grade is a 92, they record it as a B and you only get 3.0 for it. I think this stinks and it is making my GPA drop. I dont mind it for the program, but for my final records I am upset.

I bet if you ask most canadian graduates of a BSCN program they have similar grading scales, if not then, maybe a little higher.

I checked out the websites of several universities in my province that have the exact same grading scale for their BSCN program...63% for nursing, 50% for non nursing / electives. In fact, my university based BSCN 4 year program only requires a 50% to pass anatomy and physiology (its a year long 26 week course)

For example, the University of Toronto (in Ontario, Canada) is a very good nursing school - its the biggest university in the province, if not all of Canada if I am not mistaken! They have like 50 thousand students in total and it says on their website that "Note: For all NUR courses the passing grade point value is 1.7", which is a 60 - 62% by their grading scale.

http://www.nursing.utoronto.ca/academic/regulations/grading_undergraduate.htm

I'm not complaning...its just nursing school is graded differently down here than in the States for some reason :D. I know if I had to pass every class with a 80% like alot of you guys do, I don't think I would pass nursing school! :X

I guess the US doesnt care that much because they hire Canadian grads like crazy and we produce great nurses!

That is downright scary!!!:confused:

I think I'm gonna start asking for transcripts before I let someone do anything major to me!

50%???...one should be able to guess that well without looking! :flmngmd:

(I really hope this isn't true at all!!!!!)

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Specializes in Orthopedic, Corrections.

I just started school, and my grading scale is the same. (78%=lowest C) I am a good student, but it is scarry knowing you have to do better than normal. Our professors said it was because they are getting us ready to pass the NCLEX-RN and they have a comparable pass scale. Also they said to remember C=RN. No one is going to ask for your GPA when you are trying to get a job after school. Hope this helps!!!

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I just started school, and my grading scale is the same. (78%=lowest C) I am a good student, but it is scarry knowing you have to do better than normal. Our professors said it was because they are getting us ready to pass the NCLEX-RN and they have a comparable pass scale. Also they said to remember C=RN. No one is going to ask for your GPA when you are trying to get a job after school. Hope this helps!!!

i'm trying to remind myself that C=RN too, although i don't know how well i would accept more than one C!... i didn't find out until yesterday that the nursing grading scale was different than the pre-reqs, needless to say i'm a little stressed!

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Specializes in CDI Supervisor; Formerly NICU.

3rd Semester, Pediatrics/OB. Rest of program similar.

A. METHOD OF EVALUATION:

Course grades will be based upon the following percentages:

Final Exam 25%

Unit exams 60%,

Quizzes and other assignments 5%

HESI exam 10%

=100%

Students must achieve a minimum of 75% in order to pass RNSG 1251.

Grade Scale: A= 90 - 100, B= 83 - 89, C= 75 - 82, D= 65 - 74, F= 64 or below.

To pass course you must have a final percentage of 75 or greater. There will be no rounding up, example: 74.99% is a D.

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The grading scale for your nursing program is right on target with other nursing schools. They grade on a curve to weed out those who are not serious enough for a program that requires dedication and commitment. Stay on track. You'll do fine.

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My school requires at least an 80% for the course in order to move on.

A = 94 - 100

B = 87 - 93

C = 80 - 86

D = 75 - 79

F = 0 - 74

The way I see it, I want a nure caring for my son who is competent... not one who just barely got by!:nurse:

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I just started school, and my grading scale is the same. (78%=lowest C) I am a good student, but it is scarry knowing you have to do better than normal. Our professors said it was because they are getting us ready to pass the NCLEX-RN and they have a comparable pass scale. Also they said to remember C=RN. No one is going to ask for your GPA when you are trying to get a job after school. Hope this helps!!!

Oh and by the way, your grades will definately help you score the job you want as a new nurse. Also, when you apply as a student nurse/tech, lots of places hire students w/ the highest grades first! So think about that. But, why would you settle for a C anyways? If you ask me, I wouldnt want a nurse to take care of my family who barely knows what they are doing.

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Specializes in Orthopedic, Corrections.

Our nursing instructors tell us to remember that C=RN because they know how much pressure we put on ourselves. Everone who gets in to a nursing program anymore is a good student. Just the requirements to apply are rough!! I am good at critical thinking, but the first test is really freaking me out! I have a lot on me plate, besides going to nursing school. I am a perfectionist, and have a 4.0 gpa so far for my pre-reqs. I just know that I can't put that much pressure on myself especially when the grading scale is tougher. However, I went to a private school till 8th grade, and my grading scale was a 7 point scale. I did fine then, I am sure I'll do good now. By the way-where I live the hospitals do not look at gpa. The school I am going to is very respected in the area and just graduating from my school puts us at the top of the list for hires.

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Specializes in Perinatal.

student456,

I am just curious as to where you do go to school in canada?

I'm getting ready to apply to schools through out canada and I saw a reply that you posted that said that you and your friends got in right away with 65%-75% grades, and I was just wondering where this was at?

thank you!

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100-94 = A

93-90 = A-

89-88 = B+

87-86 = B

85-84 = B-

83-82 = C+

81-80 = C

Anything below a 80% is failing

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