Recently Dismissed from Program

[KeepAtIt]

I am going to be dismissed from my school's program here shortly although I haven't been officially notified. This past semester I have failed two subjects in the first semester of junior year; medsurg & pharm, and have received a D which is not passing in my OB class. I have had a familial conflict which I was travelling cross state once and often more a week to balance my home life and school. I understood the consequences and was unable to drop the classes with an uncompleted mark. I understand my irresponsibility in keeping up with school and am in the position to find another path for my degree. Schools I have emailed will not accept me due to my impending dismissal, and my school will not schedule an appeal for me. Any help will be greatly appreciated and I thank you all in advance for taking the time to read this.

[SopranoKris, MSN, RN, NP]

When you first started experiencing family issues, did you discuss this with your instructors or the program director? Many times, if family issues are causing problems, they can make arrangements for you to take a semester off and come back in the following, if there's an open seat. However, you have to be proactive about it.

If you didn't make arrangements, then you might be out of luck. I would still suggest you meet with them and explain what happened.

So sorry you're going through rough family times.

[classicdame, MSN, EdD]

unless you have your family issues resolved, I would not attempt another degree program at this time. May need to work a while then return to school when your life is more stable

[applesxoranges, BSN, RN]

I would start looking at different programs. I would also look at your GPA and how badly this has affected it. Schools are usually really strict about this so I don't know if the appeal will really work. If local schools will not talk to you till you're dismissed, you will probably have to wait till you're officially dismissed.

Also, some schools do offer LPN degrees and then allow people to transition to a LPN to RN route if they fail the traditional route although it sounds like you're in a BSN program.

[letstalk]

Don't give up

[lurn1234]

The LPN -RN is good

[RNsRWe, ASN, RN]

The LPN -RN is good

^ Huh? ^

Anyway, I agree with taking some time to get your personal life straightened out; you really CAN'T tackle a difficult/competetive/strict program like nursing until things are more on an even keel.

Once THAT happens, you'll be in a better position to figure out your next step. And then maybe we can help :)

[LadyFree28, BSN, LPN, RN]

^ Huh? ^

Anyway, I agree with taking some time to get your personal life straightened out; you really CAN'T tackle a difficult/competetive/strict program like nursing until things are more on an even keel.

Once THAT happens, you'll be in a better position to figure out your next step. And then maybe we can help :)

This.

I'm completely baffled that people think that a LPN is somehow "easier"....well, it's NOT...it is just a rigorous as a RN program; it requires a lot of time and dedication to one's studies.

Ok, off my soapbox now.

OP, I don't understand why you did not feel the need to notify your school that you were going through; they want people to be successful.

The most you can do is talk to them about the situation NOW and see what your options are; otherwise, step back, and get your personal life straightened out and then try again.

Best wishes.

[nursel56]

Really sorry to hear of this turn of events. While I would absolutely say that you shouldn't give up, I think it's too soon to load up your plate with new responsibilities. You need time to reflect and let the dust settle. I was very lucky in nursing school because I was able to concentrate just on that. Everyone is different in how they cope with keeping lots of things going at once, "know thyself" is the first adage to understand and you can't do that when you are careening off a major setback like this. I do wish you all the best going forward.

[pookyp, LPN]

This.

I'm completely baffled that people think that a LPN is somehow "easier"....well, it's NOT...it is just a rigorous as a RN program; it requires a lot of time and dedication to one's studies.

Ok, off my soapbox now.

OP, I don't understand why you did not feel the need to notify your school that you were going through; they want people to be successful.

The most you can do is talk to them about the situation NOW and see what your options are; otherwise, step back, and get your personal life straightened out and then try again.

Best wishes.

I wouldn't say the lpn is easier, but they won't be looking at her GPA to get in their schools. Most don't. That's why I'm thinking the other RN schools may be turning her away. A 'D' on your GPA hurts.

I agree, OP work on your home life then try again.

[LadyFree28, BSN, LPN, RN]

I wouldn't say the lpn is easier, but they won't be looking at her GPA to get in their schools. Most don't. That's why I'm thinking the other RN schools may be turning her away. A 'D' on your GPA hurts.

I agree, OP work on your home life then try again.

I understand that....my POV is coming from someone who HAS failed a program before, then went into a PN program, practiced as a LPN and successfully completed a BSN program...nursing school is HARD, period...there is a few postings that I have seen in the past few days that are trending towards, "yeah, go to LPN school, 'cause it's easier", or "I'm going to PN school cause it's easier and my RN program was hard" and my soapbox was to the point that it's NOT.

I still stand by my soapbox.

[NCH, RN]

I don't think that LPN to RN was suggested because they think that it's easier, they suggested it because OP is being dismissed from her BSN, and the LPN to RN is another way to get back in and earn her degree.

But you are correct that OP needs to straighten up their personal life straightened up first.