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DACC Nursing Program Student Handbook 2012-20133.20.1 Dosage and Calculation: The student is expected to perform common dosage calculationsnecessary for safe medication administration. An integrated medication knowledge and dosagecalculations exam will be given at the beginning of each semester for Level I and Level IIstudents.The level of minimum competency on these exams will be progressive:Level One = minimum pass rate is 96%Level Two = minimum pass rate is 96%If the minimum competency has not been attained on the first exam, the student shall retake asimilar exam on a date determined by the program. It is the student’s responsibility to reviewand prepare for the exam(s). The program is not responsible for providing reviewmaterials, remediation or tutoring. If a student does not pass the dosage and calculationexam on the second attempt, please refer to the Administrative Disenrollment Policy, 3.7.3.20.2 Skills: Students entering Level I are required to demonstrate three to four nursing assistantlevel skills with competency. If unable to demonstrate an acceptable level of proficiency inperformance of the skills after the first attempt, students shall be required to completeadditional practice in the nursing skills laboratory and will be given a second opportunity tosuccessfully complete the skill(s) on a date scheduled by the program. It is the student’sresponsibility to schedule practice time with an instructor in the skills lab and to utilizeresources to assist with an effective review plan. If a student does not pass the skillscompetency exam on the second attempt, please refer to the Administrative DisenrollmentPolicy, 3.7.Students in Levels II, III, and IV are responsible for maintaining competencies appropriate totheir level and shall be subject to skills spot checks to determine minimum competencies.Students unable to demonstrate an acceptable level of proficiency in performing skills in theclinical setting shall be required to complete additional practice in the nursing skillslaboratory. Failure to complete required skills practice sessions within the required timeframe may result in dismissal from the Program, please refer to the AdministrativeDisenrollment Policy, 3.7. It is the student’s responsibility to utilize resources to assist withan effective review plan.3.21 STUDENT PRACTICE STANDARDSTechnical standards and essential functions outline reasonable expectations of a student in the NursingProgram for the performance of common nursing functions. The Nursing student must be able to applythe knowledge and skills necessary to function in a variety of classroom, lab and/or clinical situationswhile providing the essential competencies of the Nursing Program. Minimum abilities are listed in theStudent Practice Standards, See Appendix H.3.22 STUDENTS WITH HEALTH RESTRICTIONS26 | P a g e