SRNA with a problem, need some help fast!

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This is my first time posting so hello to everyone. As briefly as possible I want to explain my situation and hope I can receive some good advice. Here goes: I am a student in Phase I of a didactic program (state editted out to protect identity of program, edit by nilepoc). During the Fall and Spring semesters I had no problems passing the courses. We did, however lose 8 students due to being unable to end up with an overall 83% as a final grade. During Summer I we had a different instructor with different rules for testing and believe me when I say that there were numerous problems with the test questions. For example we were given questions on material that had never been covered in lectures or reading assigments, misnumbered test questions, ambiguous essay questions, the list goes on and on. Sadly, I was told I did not receive a passing grade (missed the 83% by just a few points) and that quickly was gone from the program. I am in a grade appeal process at this moment. My question is this: Is there anyone who may have experienced a similar situation and if so what did you do? Also, if I am not allowed to return is it possible to get into another program considering my situation? Thanks in advance for any responses.

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Not sure what a SNRA is. If it's a student nurse, then I have been there. The school I went to had many rules on how you got into nursing and how you stayed in the program. Unfortuantly, missed passing a rotation by 0.5%. I did not take it higher...just did what they asked of me....and it put me a year behind my target grad date. I should have made a stink....same problems with test questions and no information provided. Funny...with another instructor I ended up with an A. It is always possible to attend another school.

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Geez, someone please look at the SECTION of the forum you're in before posting responses.

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Amen JWK, I would definitely go through the appeal process, also take a careful look through the school handbook you may have some legal options there as well. You might want to retain a lawyer sometimes the threat of legal action might work to your favor (Some graduate students in my CRNA program have stated they have seen it work in the past in other programs) Are you not automatically re-enrolled into the program the next year? I would definintely apply to other programs. PM me if you have any other questions I have a hint or two where to apply.

Geez, someone please look at the SECTION of the forum you're in before posting responses.
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Hey soliant12!

That information sounds like it could be very useful. Please forward to me.

There is no automatic re-enrollment. We have had 8 students fail out so far and only 2 are allowed to return in the Fall.

Thanks!

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Specializes in CV Surgery Step-down.
Geez, someone please look at the SECTION of the forum you're in before posting responses.

That's funny. I seem to remember a bunch of CRNAs and SRNAs getting upset that they were getting blasted by MDs on an anesthesia message board for posting on "their" site.... I must admit, that I occasionally look from time to time on this thread to get an idea what is going on with the entire NURSING profession as well as OB/GYN, ER, OR and even camp nursing. The second poster saw that someone "needed help fast" and was only being helpful. Give 'em a break.

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I don't think anyone is blasting anyone for posting on a certain discussion board, but rather stating that posting a response without regarding the discussion topic gets tired. While failing a class in nursing school leaves many options, failing a class in nurse anesthesia school usually only leaves one option- a large amount of debt.

In response to the problem, why do students need an 83% to pass? Is this a school standard? Perhaps you could talk to other schools, show them your average grades and show them the 82% you recieved in the one class in your current program. I think that having one bad grade isn't going to keep you from other programs, but having an average very close to 80 won't help.

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Specializes in SICU, CRNA.

in my opinion, if the program is one that does not mind "weeding out" students who do not meet standards even if the testing is not the best. or if the program doesnt mind losing students by attrition, then the program is not one that i would want to be a part of. i think that if the program loses students, especially at this level, then it is a direct reflection on the program itself. in my program, if there are failing students, then the program takes it personally and looks at what it can do to improve instruction or preparation in order to help students succeed. time to go elsewhere where youre a student and not a number.

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quailoh, I sympathize with you, I have dealt with this a lot in undergrad nursing and even briefly from one teacher in my crna program (but we have a small class and when we all spoke up, bad questions got dropped). Being tested on material that isnt presented and bad test questions are so extremely frustrating and unfair its hard to verbalize. I can't imagine being bumped from a program due to that. I dont know what advice I can give, it sounds like you are pursuing an appeal and are already thinking of applying to other schools, as another poster said, a lawyer probably couldnt hurt. I hope everything works out for you.

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Oh my, that does not sound like a program I would want to be involved with, nevertheless, I would FIGHT HARD to stay in just like your doing, and I would have backup options ready, even if it means applying to other programs, but what a pain, i hope everything works out for you, it sounds like they could care less, do they get their $$$ if they "flunk" you or do you get some of it back?

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Specializes in Onc/Hem, School/Community.
That's funny. I seem to remember a bunch of CRNAs and SRNAs getting upset that they were getting blasted by MDs on an anesthesia message board for posting on "their" site.... I must admit, that I occasionally look from time to time on this thread to get an idea what is going on with the entire NURSING profession as well as OB/GYN, ER, OR and even camp nursing. The second poster saw that someone "needed help fast" and was only being helpful. Give 'em a break.

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You know I don't think this is such a bad program. I have enjoyed the learning experiences meeting new friends. I feel as prepared as the next person for clinicals, I am sorry for your circumstances but I don't want this to turn into a bashing a school forum. Its tough, they tell you its tough but we suck it up and make it through. I hope and pray if you don't make it you get accepted elsewhere. Good luck with the path you choose.

A fellow RRNA (removed reference to school, edit by nilepoc)

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