advice re dismissal from accelerated BSN program

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Hello.

I am in need of some advice. I was recently dismissed from an accelerated bsn program because I got a C and not a C+ in one of my classes. I am devastated. My schedule makes it difficult to go to a traditional day program. Does anyone know of any weekend programs in NY or on line programs (not sure if you need to be an LPN already for on line programs).

I think it is crazy to give up my dream because of a missing plus sign?

Thank you

Zoe

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Specializes in Emergency.

It's an automatic dismissal after failing ONE class? Have you tried to appeal it?

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Specializes in Acute Care, Rehab, Palliative.

Yes for an online program you would need to be an LPN already.I would appeal your dismissal.

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Yes, it seems that once you fail one class in the accelerated program, you are asked to apply to the traditional program but that does not work with my schedule. When I ask about the appeals process, I am told there isn't one.

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Specializes in Emergency.

I can understand that you would only get one try in an accelerated program because of how fast and difficult it is. If there is no appeals process, then I would recommend changing work schedule and biting the bullet and doing their traditional program. See if you have to take the same classes over again.

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That is not possible for me, I wish it was. I am a working mom with a mortgage and I currently have a good salary that I cannot give up.

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Specializes in Critical Care, Education.

What do you want from us? You have already stated that your situation does not allow you to take another educational pathway & it is impossible to resume the one you were on. There are no other options. So I guess we can only offer sympathy.

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Specializes in Neurosurgery, Neurology.

What part of NY are you in? Perhaps you'll have to look at ADN programs if you can't do a day schedule (they often have evening and/or weekend options).

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Wow,

I am not asking for sympathy, I was asking for any ideas that I may not have thought of.

I do not appreciate your rudeness and hostility.

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I live in upstate NY. Yes, an ADN looks like a possible option.

Thank you

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Specializes in ED, Medicine, Case Management.
Wow,

I am not asking for sympathy, I was asking for any ideas that I may not have thought of.

I do not appreciate your rudeness and hostility.

She wasn't being rude or hostile; she was being honest. We assume that is what you want if you are asking the question. While an ADN program MIGHT be an option for you, there are very, very few that offer evening/weekend classes and you are most certainly not guaranteed to be accepted. They are just as competitive - if not more so - than ABSN and BSN programs. So, frankly, your options are exceedingly limited and if you are unable to change your schedule to accommodate your "dream" you might very well be out of luck. I hope you find something that works out for you.

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Specializes in Neurosurgery, Neurology.

Which part of upstate are you in? Like Buffalo area, Albany, Syracuse, Binghamton, etc?

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