Student Handbook 2022

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Test Policies and Guidelines

 Test Policies and Guidelines

  1. Remote Testing: During the time frame that GSON maintains a virtual classroom, testing will be remote. Students are expected to adhere to the College Code of Conduct and Student Integrity.
  2. General Guidelines:
    1. Personal computers, tablets, PDAs, cell phones, smart watches, pagers, or any other form of electronic devices will not be allowed in the room during exams.
    2. Students must show GSON name badge to enter exam room.
    3. There will be assigned seating for examinations.
    4. Books, notebooks, book bags, etc., are to be stored in lockers or placed at the front of the room.
    5. Students are not allowed to move about in the room and may not leave the room during testing. Leaving the room prior to completing an exam will end the exam at that time.
    6. Exams are timed. As a general rule, one (1) minute will be allowed per multiple choice question; one and one-half (1.5) minutes for a drug calculation question, fill in the blank, or short answer question. Essay questions are at the discretion of the professor. Example: A 50-question exam that includes 2 drug calculations and 2 short answer questions -- Time Allowed: 52 minutes.
  3. Cheating:

    A student suspected of cheating will not be allowed to take the exam and/or finish the exam. If a student is suspected of cheating, the faculty will notify the Program Director, who will then notify the Assistant Dean, who will then notify the Dean for investigation. Further action will be taken which may include receiving a zero on that exam; failure of the course; and/or dismissal from the College.

  4. Missing Exams:
    1. Students must notify faculty at least 30 minutes before the start of a test if they will miss the exam.
    2. Faculty may deduct points for late exams (see course syllabi).
    3. Make-up exams may not be the same exam and/or may be given in a different format of the original exam (i.e., Multiple choice exams – may be given as a short answer/essay).
    4. Students must take the make-up exam within one week of the original test date unless unique circumstances dictate otherwise.
  5. Drug Calculation Exams:
    1. The Adult Health courses in both the Accelerated and Upper Division options (NURS 4945, 4910, 4150, 4250, 4300) include high stakes drug calculation exams.
    2. Students must achieve 100% on the drug calculation exam (by the third attempt).
    3. The first attempt will be recorded in the grade book and count as 5% of the course grade.
    4. Students may not give medications on clinical divisions until 100% has been achieved on the test. Not passing medications may place a student in jeopardy of not meeting the clinical outcomes.
    5. Students who do not achieve 100% on the Drug Calculation Exam by the third attempt will be immediately withdrawn from the course. Students unable to pass this exam after three attempts do not demonstrate that they can safely determine medication dosages and/or IV rates/dosages.
    6. Use of simple calculators is permitted. Calculators that are programmable are not allowed. Personal electronic devices, PDAs, smart watches, or cell phones may not be used.