Can they do this?

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Hello,

I applied to my school's nursing program and i'm on the "alternate list".

We'll see what happens.

The problem is this; which I included in my letter of intent.

I took a non prereq Lit course a couple years ago... I was unable to attend 1 class and turn in my research paper on time. I was ~3hours late. I had a medical emergency (serious insulin reaction (hint: switch insulins during springbreak)). I explained this to the teacher AND I could back up my excuse with paperwork. I was NOT allowed to turn my paper in and my medical condition was not accomodated for! I spoke to the English head, a councellor and the dean. Stonewalled.

Eventually, I was told the teacher had the final say...and I had to work it out with her?!!

The result... -200 points. Not good.

Is this Legal?

Is

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Specializes in ICU, CVICU.

My school has a policy for what they call "university approved absenses" which include medical emergencies- does your college have anything like that? Even if they don't, I really don't think that it is legal and you should try calling a lawyer just to scare them a bit.

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I have no clue if it is legal or not. But you must not let it rest do what you have to do.

I do however want to comment about the alternate list. I was #8 this year on the alternate list ( 1 of 2 alternate lists) and i ended up getting accepted. I also got a Nursing scholarship from the state i just found out about. Anyway my point. I would prepare to go most alternate that i know of do get in, thats what i experienced and what i heard. Good luck hope it all works out

Andy

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I really doubt that this is legal, but there probably is still a good chance of you getting accepted. So the best of luck to you!

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Specializes in Freelance Writer, 'the nurse who knows content'.

You say the lit class snafu happened a couple of YEARS ago? My friend, you need to LET IT GO. Trust me, it is NOT affecting your acceptance to nursing school.

For future reference, every higher education institution puts out an official "catalog" that details its policies. It's important for every student to get a copy of the current catalog as soon as they begin taking classes because that edition of the catalog is the one that governs your interaction with the university for the duration of your education. You always want to have a copy of the catalog that was in effect when you began taking classes.

I doubt you have any recourse, legal or otherwise, at this point. Your instructor probably doesn't even remember you. If you feel the course is hurting your GPA, why not re-take it? With a different instructor, of course!

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Specializes in Public Health, DEI.

I think what makes it legal is that you weren't able to provide documentation. Schools do have to make reasonable accommodations; however, they are entitled to require proof that the accommdations are needed.

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I'm not sure I understand your post. This happened two years ago? If so it's doubtful that you have any further recourse.

That said, if it was something that was going to keep you out of the program you never would have made it to the alternate list. Just keep trying.

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