LAC 46:XLVII.1105. Student and Program Evaluation

A. Student evaluation shall be a scheduled progressive activity designed to assist and improve the development of the student and should be based on the following: 1. policies regarding the level of achievement which students must maintain to progress in the program; 2. level advancement which shall be made on an individual basis dependent upon test scores, clinical performance, interpersonal relationships and ethical conduct; 3. student self-evaluation; 4. evaluation and grading systems that shall be realistic and consistent with the objectives of the program; 5. evaluation of student transcripts submitted to the board for application for licensure by examination or endorsement will be based on a letter grade of "C" or number grade of "80" out of 100 in each and every course. A grade of "Pass" will be acceptable for clinical grades if "Pass" is interpreted as "80" or above out of 100. B. Program evaluation shall be based upon standardized achievement test scores, student retention rate in the practical nursing program, stability of the program faculty and administration of the school, the performance of graduates, graduate placement, and results of the practical nursing licensure examination.