BSN dismissal

caliotter3 · Mar 12, 2018

Surprised you weren't advised on your last interview at your school. Find out from the Board whether going the LPN route based on RN education is allowed in your state, then get the school to submit your record as part of your application for the LPN license. I would at least inquire with the ASN program to see if they would consider you. If not, pursue the LPN anyway. If they will take you, and LPN is available, you will have a decision to make.

chare · Mar 12, 2018

I was dismissed from the BSN program I was attending, I was very close to finishing the program but did not meet the grade expectations. The school that I was attending has a ADN program in the next town (close enough to drive) and I was wondering if you think they would accept me into the ADN program even though I had been dismissed from the BSN program in the same college. They have always stated that "they are different programs" and we could not combine. I would think that they would at least allow me to apply?
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I agree with caliotter, your options for reapplication to your current program, or initial application to the sister program should have been discussed. If you can't, don't want to reapply to your current program, I definitely think you should meet with a representative of the ADN program.

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Next question - I have heard that I can do an LPN equivalency through a few states. I have found a state that would allow me to do this and it is a compact state - this would allow me to be on the "fast track" at another school in town and just drop the previous school altogether. I know I am made to be a nurse, and I need to figure out what to do now. Any suggestions would help!

As for it being a compact state, that might not be helpful. First, if you are a resident of another compact state, you are going to be required to apply for your licensure in your state. If your state is not a compact state, you would be able to apply for licensure in the non-resident compact state, but it would be a single-state license only, good only in the state in which issued. And, if you are issued a license in that state, there is no guarantee that you will be able to endorse it into your state. Although it's my understanding that many state boards of nursing are reluctant to accept these, only your state's board of nursing can answer this question for you.

Best wishes in whichever option you choose!