I was dismissed from my FNP program on account of "academic misconduct" a few days before graduating. Long story short, I had a lot going on in my personal life that distracted my attention from my final clinical, and I did not get all the hours in that I needed to. Instead of asking for an extension and admitting defeat (at least that's how I saw it at the time), I forged some of the hours. I was so close to being done that I just wanted it to be over and wasn't thinking straight.
I met with my instructor and tried to explain the situation, but at that point it was too late. I appealed my instructor's decision, asking if I could retake that course, but was denied.
I was of course devastated. I seriously questioned whether or not I should pursue an FNP elsewhere. I worked so hard and came so close it seemed silly to throw it all away. I was a good student, I got good grades, I enjoyed my clinicals and working with patients. It took me a while to work up the courage but I eventually applied to another FNP program. I was denied on account of being dismissed from another program.
So my question is, have any of you gone through something similar? Any advice on applying to other programs? Any comments would be appreciated. Thanks!
It may be a longshot, but I see nothing for you to lose if you were to reapply to your original FNP program. You state that your dismissal happened a long time ago. Given the passage of time, emotions probably have cooled. It is obvious to all you have suffered substantial economic, reputational, and emotional. On this forum, you sound mature, with good insight; I imagine you can communicate that effectively to your former educational institution. At the same time you apply, reach out to a prior professor that liked/respected you, and solicit their internal support of your reapplication. In your reapplication, include an abject letter of apology and explanation of how much you have grown in the interim. The worst that happens is they say no.
substantial economic, reputational, and emotional punishment.
Does the board need your transcript from other school if you choose to go for a fresh start and not transfer credits?
I suspect the BON will only ask for the transcripts from the program that was completed. As for the "choose to go for a fresh start and not transfer credits" opyion; will be difficult, if not impossible, as most, if not all, programs are going to require submission of transcripts from all schools previously attended.
However, as most, if not all schools require transcripts from all schools previously attended it is
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It may be a longshot, but I see nothing for you to lose if you were to reapply to your original FNP program. You state that your dismissal happened a long time ago. Given the passage of time, emotions probably have cooled. It is obvious to all you have suffered substantial economic, reputational, and emotional. On this forum, you sound mature, with good insight; I imagine you can communicate that effectively to your former educational institution. At the same time you apply, reach out to a prior professor that liked/respected you, and solicit their internal support of your reapplication. In your reapplication, include an abject letter of apology and explanation of how much you have grown in the interim. The worst that happens is they say no.
substantial economic, reputational, and emotional punishment.