Retention/Progression Policy
To be allowed to remain or progress in the Associate of Applied Science Nursing (AASN) Program, the student must:
- Adhere to EACC and AASN policies.
- Earn a grade of "C" or better in all required general education courses (both prerequisite courses and those taken within the nursing program of study) to progress to the next term.
- Earn a grade of "C" or better in all nursing theory courses to progress to the next term.
- Complete the following steps if a grade of "D", "F", or "W" is earned in one nursing course:
- Take the ATI (Assessment Technology Institute) Content test and attain an ATI Proficiency Level I or higher. (The ATI test will content presented in the last nursing course successfully completed). Cost of the test(s) $20.00 each. (subject to change)
- The ATI test must be taken by the end of the fall semester if a student fails or withdraws from a spring nursing course; the ATI test must be taken by the end of the spring semester if a student fails or withdraws from a summer or fall nursing course.
- After earning an ATI Proficiency Level I or higher on the ATI Test, the student can then reenroll in the failed or dropped nursing course at the next available course offering.
- Students failing or withdrawing from a nursing course can only reenroll in that course once.
- Receive satisfactory performance rating in all nursing clinical courses. Any student who is denied clinical entrance to an institution may not continue in the Nursing Program.
- Adhere to the attendance and punctuality policies of East Arkansas Community College and the Nursing Program (classroom, clinical, and lab).
- Maintain current certification in CPR (American Heart Association Healthcare Provider), malpractice insurance and personal health insurance while in the nursing program. Proof of health insurance and current CPR must be submitted at beginning of fall semester or upon readmission. Failure to do so may result in placing a hold on grades and registration and/or dismissal from the nursing program.
- Complete the AASN program within a period of 4 years from time of entry into the first NUR course, for traditional students, and within 2 years for LPN Accelerated Track students.
- Successfully complete the 'RN Comprehensive Predictor' during NUR 2242. The student will have three attempts to achieve a minimum national norm score on the 'RN Comprehensive Predictor' prior to the end of NUR 2242. If unsuccessful after three attempts, the student will fail (D or F) NUR 2242 and be ineligible to graduate. In this case, the student should make an appointment with the Director of Nursing for further advisement.