Hello everyone. First off I just want to thank everyone in advance for reading this. I'll try to make it short...
A year and a half ago, I was dismissed from the nursing program (my first semester) because of 2 failing grades (79.4, 78%) 80% is passing. I failed partly because I was having personal problems and financial problems that semester. So bad that I wasn't even sure if I could attend nursing school next semester even if I did pass. Also, 2 of my family members became very sick and it just added more stress . And to be honest I didn't exactly know how to study for a nursing exam and how to handle the stress.
I was doing pretty well until the midterm semester. In fact I was getting 92% and 84% on both subjects, I passed the mandatory ATI exam with flying colors, as well as the mandatory laboratory head to to exam and procedures exam... then everything happened at midterm. My exam grades sank faster than the titanic and I panicked, so bad that I started to get an average of 2 to 3 hours of sleep a day. I managed to get a 94% and 86% on my final exams and the 94% was enough to get me over the 80% mark for one of my subjects but I forgot to do my clinical paper (don't even ask me how) and that dropped me below the passing grade. I asked the teacher if I could turn it in 1 day late but she said "absolutely not", I guess I can't blame her but she was a bit heartless...
Anyways, I went on appeals process. That was a complete complete complete disaster, I have no idea what I even said and all I remember is what I said didn't make sense at all probably because I couldn't sleep the night before and I was so nervous. Not surprisingly I was denied re-entrance...
So I figured I have to prove myself again to the dean. In response:
(1) I switched to another major... Criminal Justice Major at the same school and so far I have a 4.0 GPA for my current major. I chose criminal justice because I plan to become a paralegal nurse someday.
(2) I spoke to one of the four vice presidents (a former dean herself) of the school and she said that she would let me back in the program but her powers are restricted only to letting people back into the University and not to specific programs. So what she did was write me a recommendation letter telling current dean that I have worked hard and asking her to reconsider the appeal boards advice.
(3) I've also received the support of one of my former nursing teacher who said that she will write me a recommendation letter to get back into the program.. My academic adviser will also write me a letter.
(4) I've also worked on all the topics that I had a problem with and I have documented it as proof which will be able to show to the dean.
(5) I will be writing my own personal letter. Telling the dean why I feel I should get back into the program, How I've changed and what are the guarantees that the same thing will not happen again. Is there anything else I should include?
So to make it short. What do you think my chances are of getting back into the program, would you accept me back? Does the 4.0 GPA for Criminal Justice even matter because it's not nursing? Also, is there anything else I should do? Thanks a lot, I really appreciate it. :loveya:
I agree, this is not time for sentimental issues. This is not middle or high school. This is your career and you have to let the other family member pave their way while you pave yours. I don't know how old u r but It may seems like you have plenty of time now but yrs do pass by fast. Don't end up regreting.
Thank you everyone. I agree with you all, sorry sometimes I think I'm Superman and think I can do everything at once. As rrkeni and traveler2bee have mentioned this is about ME right now. However, I still plan on doing everything I mentioned but ONLY if I have free time.
Also, yes I will be applying to other schools too because wherever I end up I'll still have my enthusiasm and dedication to become a nurse. Nonetheless, I'd prefer if I could stay in this school because my goal is not just to become a nurse but to become a great nurse (someone who can adapt and do well at any kind of environment) and I believe this school can offer that to me based on my one semester experience and what a few head nurses have told me.
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I'm sorry to hear about what happened to you traveler2bee. I can't even imagine how that must have been. I'll pray that you get a second chance at nursing, it's a wonderful profession. Not many careers offer you the opportunity to go home everyday knowing that you've just helped save/change a life.
. And to be honest I didn't exactly know how to study for a nursing exam and how to handle the stress.
and that dropped me below the passing grade. I asked the teacher if I could turn it in 1 day late but she said "absolutely not", I guess I can't blame her but she was a bit heartless... 
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I agree, this is not time for sentimental issues. This is not middle or high school. This is your career and you have to let the other family member pave their way while you pave yours. I don't know how old u r but It may seems like you have plenty of time now but yrs do pass by fast. Don't end up regreting.