RNUR 1106 Introduction to Nursing Syllabus 010 Fall 2026

Criteria for Passing RNUR 1106:

This course consists of both a theory and clinical component. The student must pass both components to progress to the next level nursing course. The clinical component is pass/fail; all essential clinical functions must be met. The grade earned in theory is averaged and must be passed with at least an 80% (see below).

1. A current CPR card is required. Students must submit documentation (copy of the

certification card) to the Director of Nursing or Clinical Coordinator, prior to the start of clinical assignments.

2. The student’s test average needs to be above 78% to pass the course. This

grade will not be rounded up.

3. The overall course average must be 80% or higher after the final exam to pass the course. A grade between 79.5 and 79.9 will not be rounded up to achieve a passing grade.

4. The clinical component is a pass/fail. All clinical requirements and essential clinical

functions must be met to pass clinical.

5. Successful completion of laboratory return demonstrations:

Failure to complete the demonstrations will result in a failing grade for the

course. No incompletes will be given for return demos not completed by the

due dates.

Tests and quizzes

(*Refer to Nursing Policy for Tests and/or Quizzes in Nursing Handbook)

Students are expected to take all tests at the date and time scheduled (see class schedule for dates and class times). The student must notify the instructor of an absence prior to test time. No more than two make-up tests will be allowed for the semester; however, extenuating circumstances will be considered with submission of proper documentation and will be reviewed by the faculty member and the Director of Nursing.

Make-up tests must be completed within one week of the missed test (prior to the start of class). The make-up test may be in an alternate format. The student must notify the instructor of when they will make up the test so that it will be available in KCC’s Testing Center. (See KCC’s website for the Testing Center’s hours). Failure to follow the make-up test guidelines will result in a recorded “0” (zero) for the test.

Quizzes may not be made up. Students who are absent from the classroom or late to class when a quiz is given will receive a zero for the quiz and will not have the opportunity for make-up. Extenuating circumstances will be considered with submission of proper documentation and will be reviewed by the faculty member and the Director of Nursing.

Test review will only occur after all students have taken the test. All students are required to be present for the test review. The review will occur in a proctored environment. During test review, the desktop will be cleared. Pens, pencils and phones will not be allowed. Students are not allowed to take notes during the test review. In addition, students are reminded that they are not to discuss tests and quizzes outside of the classroom.

Faculty are available during their student support hours to meet with students individually to discuss test taking strategies. Faculty can also discuss patterns that may be evident on tests that can help a student in future tests. If a student feels that a question was graded incorrectly, the student must notify the instructor who gave the test within 3 weeks from the day the test was given. After that time, the grade will be final.

There will be no review of the course final exam.

HESI RN Practice Exam

The purpose of HESI Practice Exam is to prepare students to successfully pass NCLEX and prepare for the HESI Computerized Final Exam.

The student will be awarded points towards the RNUR 1106 grade based on the score they receive on this exam. The date and time due, will be announced.

HESI Exams:

Standardized HESI testing is used in the Nursing Program as part of the program assessment plan, as well as a tool for students to measure their progress and remediate in areas in which they may be deficient. Standardized testing will occur at designated points during the prelicensure undergraduate curriculum, as determined by the faculty and in consultation with the program director. Please review associated course syllabi for standardized testing information and associated grading.

Final Exam – HESI computerized benchmark exam

The HESI exam is a proctored computerized nursing test given in-person. Research demonstrates that scores of 850 and higher on the HESI exit exams are highly predictive of passing the NCLEX exam (Shah et al., 2022), making the program’s established benchmark score of 850 for all HESI specialty and exit exams. The program is permitted to change this benchmark score as needed per necessary policy change.

Remediation for all HESI Exams

All students are required to remediate the recommended materials following each HESI exam. The remediation/personalized learning plan (PLP) requirements are dependent on each individual student’s HESI score associated with each exam. The required levels for remediation and the process for demonstrating completion of remediation will be outlined in the syllabus for each course. Research indicates that proper remediation improves students' critical thinking, reasoning, and test-taking skills. Remediation is due by the first day of class the following semester. The student will not be able to take the first exam of the semester until the previous semester’s PLP is complete.

Grading Scale:

89.5-100% = A

83.5-89.4% = B

80-83.4% = C

< 80% = F

Possible Points/Approximate % for Grade Calculation - (work must be submitted on due date/time to receive points)

Exams (7 theory & 1 lab; 30 points each) 240 points (67.6%)

Clinical Assignments 8 points ( 2.3%)

Quizzes & Homework (demos) 52 points (14.6%)

HESI Practice Exam 5 points ( 1.4%)

Final Exam (HESI computer exam) 50 points (14.1%)

Total possible points for course: 355 points (100%)

Minimum points required (80%): 284 points – see criteria for passing RNUR 1106

Return Campus Lab Demonstrations

Students must successfully demonstrate these skills in the campus lab with their assigned clinical instructor by the due dates listed below.

1^st set - Must be completed by September 25th, 2026

Head to Toe Physical Assessment

Oral Meds

Sterile Gloving/Sterile Field

Vital signs/Transfer with gait belt

1^st Handwashing

2^nd set - Must be completed by October 23rd, 2026

IM/Z-Track Meds

Blood Glucose

NG/G-tube Med & Feed

3^rd set - Must be completed November 20th, 2026

Wound Assessment & Care

Female Catheterization

SQ Meds

2^nd Handwashing (must be done after September 25th, 2026)