Kind of a weird situation and I don't know what to do (if anything). I'm a freshman in a 4-year Nursing program. My roommate is also in the program. The rules are you must pass A&PI (lecture + lab), A&PII (lecture + lab) and Chem (lecture + lab) with at least a C (75) by May of your first year in order to continue on in the program.
Last week in conversation my roommate revealed she had gotten a C- in A&PI lecture.
Let me just say that anyone who does not pass any one science course with the required C is allowed to retake that class to get a higher grade. She chose not to do this. (She claims her advisor never said anything so she doesn't think there's a problem).
Today is course selection. She successfully signed up for all the nursing classes (intro, health assessment, clinical, labs, micro) while at least 2 other girls I know of did NOT get put in.
I feel like 1) the program should have caught her grade slip and either told her to retake or not let her sign up... and 2) I kind of want to bring this to the attention of someone but I don't want to seem like an a** or whiney student.
I'm just very frustrated at this point, because I feel that it is very unfair that she is taking up spots in the classes she technically shouldn't be in.
You register before grades are in so the system can't count whether you passed or not. You are assumed going to pass when registering for the next semester.
You register before grades are in so the system can't count whether you passed or not. You are assumed going to pass when registering for the next semester.
Oh I got it.
Well then, let things happen. Just hope for better.
There are TONS of rumors that go around when the acceptance letters start going around.
Unless you have seen a copy of their official grade report...you only know what they tell you.
I ran into so many students when I was taking pre-reqs that said, "I am in the nursing program"...and this was months before the acceptance letters went out.
Trust me...there was no slip. She got in because they wanted her in.
If you look very, very closely at the admission guidelines. They all contain that little disclosure that the admissions committee reserves the right to make exceptions as they see fit.
You'll learn very quickly at how gossipy nursing school is. There are times to pick your battles, and there is a time to keep quiet.
Just to fair to you though, I understand how you can have fellow feelings for friends who are working hard to get accepted into the program, Who are putting in the time and work to get the acceptable grades to get into what is obviously a space limited program. Then when they can't register for a class that someone else shouldn't bee even taking, is hard to watch. It's a challenge being loyal to your friends and your roommate. Here is a suggestion that might work. You've already spoken to your roommate. Without betraying your roommates personal business, encourage your friends to check back weekly with the registar to see if spaces have become available. If a mistake was made, it's only a matter of time before it's caught. This way your loyal to both parties and fairness can win in the end.
Don't focus on this. You are creating this dilemma your self. She will eventually get caught. Focus on what you really need to and that's your Nursing career. I know it's not easy to see your friends have to go through this, but she will eventually pay the price. The requirement for a lot of the programs out there is maintaining that C grade level. FOCUS FOCUS FOCUS
I have been in situations during my nursing school years that the best thing to do is keep things to yourself, unless your asked. It can come back to bite you in the butt. You may feel your doing the correct things but you need to be very careful, because depending on the instructors you may recieve a "u" for unproffesional conduct, no joke. BE CAREFUL...that's all I'm saying. Also remember that all though this may not be you, you could be in that situation one day too, remember to not pass judgement on others and to do your best to do well for yourself. NO ONE will get you through nursing school except for yourself, no one. You need to worry about yourself the most, and one else, let the school take care of it. It seems that you have brought it to her attention and it's up to her to do her homework and make sure she is fine. Nursing school can be very politically "incorrect", just mind your busy, trust me! I have learned the hard way, and I am about to graduate in one week and Im soooo excited to get out of here. Do your best and move on. Good luck to you and your friend :)
I thought a "C" was passing? Am I not understanding correctly? A "C" is passing in my school also...why is her "C" not passing?? sorry Im confused.
I'm also confused ! Whether she has a C+ or C- a C is still a C. In my AP class we needed a B. Some got 88's some got 80's, however who ever go an 80 or above got a B. C- and C+ is so high school, don't you think ??? And in nursing school we need a 75 or above. 75 = C and there are not plus or minuses, neither was there when taking my science courses. So I'm definitely confused here. C+ students can make it but C- students can't ????
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Watching the discussion on the topic. Though it hard, it is suggestable to stay away of it.
But, just to my curiousity.
Lately most of academy have the registration system electronically which connected to realtime databases.
no misses might occur unless s'one deliberately did wrong with the input.