A student may not proceed in the program with a GPA of less than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or with a grade of less than “B” in any nursing course. Students earning less than “C” are referred to policy 6.4.1 in the School of Nursing Policy and Information Handbook on the Web: http://www.nursing.vcu.edu/faculty/policy.htm.
An adviser for each student is appointed by the department chair. That adviser will assist the student in program and career planning, registration procedures, and certification for graduation.
The departments of Adult Health Nursing, Integrative Systems and Maternal Child Health Nursing will assist respective students with advanced practice certification.