Hi, I just finished the chemistry course I needed to take as a prerequisite for the practical nursing program. I got 71% in total. I am feeling disappointed because I studied so hard for my final exam which was 25 pages long, 75 questions (first half multiple choice, second half I had to write my own answers) It took me 4 hours to write that exam, it was so hard!
Anyway, I thought for sure I would've passed that exam with at least 70% and was shocked to see that I got only 55%! My teacher said at least it's a pass and she said she knows how I worked so hard for the past 6 months to get a good grade. Before I took the final exam, I was averaging around 80%! But because the final exam is 30% of my total mark, I ended up with 71% in total.
My question is, is this a high enough mark or should I redo some tests to make my mark higher? Like to get at least 75%? I was reading the admission requirements and it was written that you need at least 75%. But I don't know if this means you need to have 75% in each course or 75% average in all four courses I need to take. (Math, Biology, Chemistry, English)
So far I finished Chemistry and Math. With Math I got 84% so my teacher said that should help for sure with getting into the program. I just need to take Biology and English yet. Half way there! :)
I want your grading scale! Anything below a 74% is failure in my program. An A is 93%. I have a 4.0 so it doesn't make a difference but this system would absolutely kill my stress...that being said, why is an LPN required to take chemistry? I have my LPN and am working on my BSN....no chemistry on the course requirements...
I want your grading scale! Anything below a 74% is failure in my program. An A is 93%. I have a 4.0 so it doesn't make a difference but this system would absolutely kill my stress...that being said, why is an LPN required to take chemistry? I have my LPN and am working on my BSN....no chemistry on the course requirements...
This isn't a nursing school grade map. It's HIGH SCHOOL
Chemistry is a requirement for the PN programme because it is a two year+ college course, not a vocational school course. During the PN programme you take university level courses which if the graduate desires can be ported over to the four year BScN degree. Which is the only way to become an RN in Canada. The ADN simply doesn't exist up here.
Broad and varied, fine, but that standard is still too low.
When Canada leads the world in scientific, technical, medical, and economic achievement..... then you can bash the US.
Not bashing just pointing out the obvious.
Your economy is in just as bad shape as ours. Oh, and remember Insulin, the Candarm on the Space Station, electric wheelchairs, canola, sonar, the jock strap, cadpad, which the American military modelled their version on.
I'll give you our military isn't as big as yours but we don't have as many friendly fire incidents as yours either.
You should look into what the actual cutoff for the program you're applying to is. I got a D (54%) in physical chemistry but still got into a second entry program in Canada because chemistry isn't a pre-requisite. Good luck!
Thanks for the reply. :) Which part of Canada do you live in? I am hoping to bring my Chemistry mark up to 75%, even though I was told I need at least 80% in all 4 courses! (Chemistry, Biology, Math and English) And this is just to get into the practical nursing program!
NurseSpeedy, ADN, LPN, RN
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I want your grading scale! Anything below a 74% is failure in my program. An A is 93%. I have a 4.0 so it doesn't make a difference but this system would absolutely kill my stress...that being said, why is an LPN required to take chemistry? I have my LPN and am working on my BSN....no chemistry on the course requirements...