Grades will be determined in the undergraduate programs using the following grading scale. To progress in the undergraduate program, students must pass each course with a C (74%) minimum.
Grade Range
| A | 100 % to 94.0% |
| A- | < 93.0 % to 90.0% |
| B+ | < 89.0 % to 87.0% |
| B | < 86.0 % to 84.0% |
| B- | < 83.0 % to 80.0% |
| C+ | < 79.0 % to 77.0% |
| C | < 76.0 % to 74.0% |
| F | < 73.9 % |
Assignment Outline
Clinical Assignments - 20%
The process paperwork requirements for all other N4335 clinical experiences are as follows: one pediatric reflection paper, one OB reflection paper, one pediatric care plan and 2 concept maps. These forms are located on Canvas. Clinical paperwork is due to the faculty by 2359 on Monday; via canvas submission, following your clinical experience. These can be handwritten or typed.
Clinical Experience - 40%
The clinical experiences will be at St. George Regional Hospital (SGH), Cedar City Hospital (CCH), Primary Children’s Hospital (PCH), and various clinics/physician offices. (Refer to the document on Canvas for addresses). The student is expected to attend clinical on time, be professional, have a good attitude, and attend all clinicals (refer to the rubric in Canvas for specifics). All intermountain policies and SUUDON policies concerning jewelry, piercings, and tattoos are strictly followed. Clinical name badges must be worn at all times while attending clinical. All clinical badges must be turned in the following Wednesday after your last clinical experience. You will not receive a grade until your badge is turned in.
Clinical Evaluation: The student will have clinical evaluations performed mid-semester and at the end of the semester. The student will have the opportunity to review the instructor’s comments and suggestions. The student’s progress will be discussed, and the student will have the opportunity to discuss any concerns with the instructor. Clinical faculty will schedule the necessary evaluation times.
Competence Assessment -20%
Students will gain mastery in the performance of skills related to the care of the mother, infant, and child by demonstrating competence in assessment learning modules. Students will demonstrate the two main cornerstones of nursing practice, patient safety and quality of care. As self-motivated, active learners, students take the initiative for their learning by organizing time and resources to complete all auto-tutorial learning according to specified criteria. A passing score of 85% is required. You are not able to start clinicals until you have passed the competency assessment (CA).
Care of the family assessment includes; Electronic Fetal Monitor (EFM) placement, Fetal Heart Rate (FHR) strip interpretation, and postpartum and newborn assessment with care of the mother and infant following delivery.
Make sure you arrive 15 minutes early.
You will have 60 minutes to perform your competency assessment. There will be 3 per group you will receive your skill assignment at the start of the validation, you will be the primary for the assessment and/or skill you select. The other 2 team members are available as needed. There will be a short debrief immediately after the assessment.
Wear your SUU Nursing clinical uniform and badge and bring clinical resources as applicable for your success (ie: watch, stethoscope, quick reference(s))*
Lab Experiences - 20%
Lab Experiences 20%: These count for clinical hours; you will fail the course if you miss them. You will have 6 simulations with an associated assignment, 1 skills review day and 2 escape rooms. A pediatric dosage quiz and fetal monitoring quiz.