booted from program 3 weeks before graduation.

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I need help. I have spent 4 years in college, and in the nursing program, only to be told i was out of the program 3 weeks prior to graduation. The reasons for dismissal are bogus at best, and my precepter knows this, as well as the other professor present. My record show erroneous degratory information about me, and my grades are good, and so is all other things except this professor. At this point i feel she not only is ruining my life, costing me thousands of dollars that will be very hard to repay without a nursing job. I am a single mother with two children, so this was not an easy thing to do. What can i do about this? I am considering a lawyer if i can find one that will do it pro bono. Most everything this professor says is false, with no proof of any of the boggus filings in my record. Need help please. All this just happened today.

Thank you

Specializes in Med/surg, Quality & Risk.
I do understand what all of you are saying. This program is very quick to condemn somebody for something that has no proof. Here we are guilty until proven innocent. I have for two years discredited them on every single thing they have brought against me, but yet it is kept in my file even though there was no validity to it. It is like they have been after me all this time. I had my review two days prior to this happening, and it was a very good review. They also kicked six others out. The last graduating class was so bad that all of the people were on antidepressants. (no kidding) My mind is just whirling right now, and i will lay out more later. I have all ready got a lead on a lawyer, and am going to check with the State Board of Nursing, and also with the NLNAC. Something has got to be done about this program. As i stated, all of my test scores, and reviews have been good. My clinical's have been going well. I just don't understand what has happened. They are questioning my integrity, and honesty. Nothing wrong with critical thinking, or application. I have handled the 12 hour shifts well. I will not quit until this is resolved, and i will finish in another program. It is just a lot to do all at the same time.

Once again, if you are not going to give specifics I am not sure how anyone here could help you. If there are six others you should not have trouble pooling resources and getting a lawyer though.

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I love all the conspiracy theorists on here with ZERO idea of her actual situation..so typical of the posters on here..20% common sense posts and 80% ridiculous..re-read your post..you'll know if I am talking to you or not

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Specializes in IMCU.

I am interested in the result when you get it. Good luck.

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Specializes in Critical Care; Cardiac; Professional Development.

If the OP is pursuing legal action, she is wise not to post specifics here. If she truly is being unfairly targeted or the victim of a poorly structured and punitive program, I hope she gets the help she needs to at least allow her to attend another school. And if there is any validity to what has happened, I hope she has or develops the inner wisdom to see it. As mentioned by many, there simply is not enough information to know at this point.

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I love all the conspiracy theorists on here with ZERO idea of her actual situation..so typical of the posters on here..20% common sense posts and 80% ridiculous..re-read your post..you'll know if I am talking to you or not

This..

If the OP is pursuing legal action, she is wise not to post specifics here. If she truly is being unfairly targeted or the victim of a poorly structured and punitive program, I hope she gets the help she needs to at least allow her to attend another school. And if there is any validity to what has happened, I hope she has or develops the inner wisdom to see it. As mentioned by many, there simply is not enough information to know at this point.

and this. I feel these are the best responses to this thread. I wish the best for you.

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Specializes in Oncology.

I agree it might not be wise to post specifics if you're seeking legal counsel...but it's kind of annoying when people ask for help or complain and then give no reasoning for it.

Sounds to me like someone is under suspicion for cheating/plagiarism of care plans. Which happens a heck of a lot more than people would think.

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"They are questioning my integrity, and honesty. Nothing wrong with critical thinking, or application. I have handled the 12 hour shifts well."

In my program, lying about ANYTHING is grounds for immediately dismissal. You messed up? Admit it, tell your clinical instructor right away, and you learn from it.

Integrity and honestly are some of the most vital skills a Nurse will possess.

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