I need advice, I don't know if I should push the issue because I'm a believer that if something is going wrong from the beginning that it's an ominous sign! I also know that everyone is convinced they're 'right' in a disagreement, so I'm worried I'm being subjective about my fault in this.
I got into 2 out of 3 programs I applied for this semester. I picked a program, paid for my classes by the deadline and figured the compliance orientation would be 'reminded' when it was about to come up. I check my school email every 5 or so days. I check my email and see a message that I am dropped from the program because I missed the Zoom orientation! Literally cut me out of my classes within hours of getting the message. I contact back pretty informally and 2 days later I get a one sentence response saying, "unfortunately you are no longer able to be apart of the program this semester" and the one that dropped me (a coordinator, not the head of the department) didn't respond to the secretary of the nursing department's email on my behalf. The secretary said she'd forward it to the head of the department, still no response today.
I don't think this is OK. While I know it is my fault I didn't note the date of the online orientation, that was nearly a month ago. With no reminder that it was approaching and no phone call for the make-up orientation the next day (or any phone call, just blindsided). The school itself, not the nursing program, texts, calls and emails me every day to the point of spam tbh! Everything you don't need, nothing you do I swear.
Do you think I should push this issue? My family is telling me this isn't OK for them to have done this to me (the school is being kind of cagey about refunding my tuition, it's a community college so I doubt it will be a problem, but I'm getting the vibe they're not going to hand it over without contacting 10+ people about it) My parents also tell me I'm very smart ? LOL I don't know how much of it is just them trying to make me feel better about screwing myself for something so arbitrary. Lots of self blame right now!
Do you think it is pointless to argue this? How far would you pursue this? I gave up my other acceptance for this program so I feel pretty salty about it.
Nursing school can be b-word. I'm entering my last sem at my ADN program this January 2021. The professors have at times been ruthless and due to COVID, everything changes so fast and we have to keep up to date 24/7. That is harsh in my opinion, but it's similar to any college class. If you don't show up the first day, they assume you dropped the class or do not want to attend. Nursing school is tough because ADN programs are so dang competitive, so of course they will bump someone off who doesn't do their due diligence to attend something. I'm so sorry, I know this must be rough! Can you reapply to another program/get a spot in the other school? It might be too late, but at least you know you can try again elsewhere. I think it's a good lesson though. There have been days I had to do my own research to even find a clinical location, perform clinical tasks, or even do an assignment. They didn't care if my 10 month old was in the OR having surgery, I still had to show up for check-offs, etc. I'm sure you're a great student and will get your money back. I've always been refunded at my community college, you just have to alert the right department!
Thank you for the reassuring words. Tbh I couldn't believe I got into any programs! 2 out of 3 isn't bad. I think maybe with the covid stuff not that many people applied. My HESI was a 96, but my GPA is like a 2.6-2.7 and my work ethic/discipline is...? I agree with the lack empathy thing. I wouldn't really complain but it's like just to ride me like that on other things: my developmental psychology class/make me redo the HESI because it was the 'wrong' subjects/not putting my application through until I did the intro calculations that a 9th grader could do is just annoying. That was the nursing department, not the general community college. Like bothering you when you need it the least. The dean of student affairs actually contacted me back and said he was going to look into why I wasn't notified some other way and was pretty nice about it. I dk how I feel about the thought of possibly getting my spot back at this point. It has been the nursing department making the headaches for me before this and I'm not sure if that's just 'the way' it is or if this program is exceptionally ornery.
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Somebody said “When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.” Even though this is really your own fault (which you know), I’d take it as a sign. It the school is constantly texting you about “Come make crafts in the student union!” etc, but not good at communicating about the actual program, I’d just wash my hands of it and move on. Hopefully with lessons learned— get a calendar, write important dates on it, and look at it every single day.
I'm not sure if that's just 'the way' it is or if this program is exceptionally ornery.
Sadly, it's the way it is with most programs. I hope you get the resolution that you're looking for, and good luck going forward. In the future, thoroughly read all messages from school of nursing dept and any general school messages related to the school of nursing, make note any dates and times. Many schools are notorious for giving the info 1 time, and it's on you to make sure it's done. In their eyes, if you're not there, someone else will fill the chair. Let us know how this goes, if you get into that school, or another. Again, best of luck to you
I would purchase the magnetic calendar and stick it to places I visit, such as the refrigerator, washing machine and dryer, mirror, bedroom's door, computer, and cellphone. I also follow up if there are any changes. Sometimes, some emails don't get through.
One morning, I didn't wake up early. I was 30 minutes late for my theory class. My instructor didn't say any words. I just knew if I do it again, I'd be gone. That's embarrassing than failing a class. I bought four alarm clocks. I set them up 2 to 5 minutes difference. Since then, I'm fine. LOL. My phone and tablet's alarm clock has been useful in addition to my four alarm clocks. I'm not making this up. I bought a lot of AA batteries at Costco for my alarm clocks. One of my clocks is hooked to an electric outlet. That's just me.
I need advice, I don't know if I should push the issue because I'm a believer that if something is going wrong from the beginning that it's an ominous sign! I also know that everyone is convinced they're 'right' in a disagreement, so I'm worried I'm being subjective about my fault in this.
I got into 2 out of 3 programs I applied for this semester. I picked a program, paid for my classes by the deadline and figured the compliance orientation would be 'reminded' when it was about to come up. I check my school email every 5 or so days. I check my email and see a message that I am dropped from the program because I missed the Zoom orientation! Literally cut me out of my classes within hours of getting the message. I contact back pretty informally and 2 days later I get a one sentence response saying, "unfortunately you are no longer able to be apart of the program this semester" and the one that dropped me (a coordinator, not the head of the department) didn't respond to the secretary of the nursing department's email on my behalf. The secretary said she'd forward it to the head of the department, still no response today.
I don't think this is OK. While I know it is my fault I didn't note the date of the online orientation, that was nearly a month ago. With no reminder that it was approaching and no phone call for the make-up orientation the next day (or any phone call, just blindsided). The school itself, not the nursing program, texts, calls and emails me every day to the point of spam tbh! Everything you don't need, nothing you do I swear.
Do you think I should push this issue? My family is telling me this isn't OK for them to have done this to me (the school is being kind of cagey about refunding my tuition, it's a community college so I doubt it will be a problem, but I'm getting the vibe they're not going to hand it over without contacting 10+ people about it) My parents also tell me I'm very smart ? LOL I don't know how much of it is just them trying to make me feel better about screwing myself for something so arbitrary. Lots of self blame right now!
Do you think it is pointless to argue this? How far would you pursue this? I gave up my other acceptance for this program so I feel pretty salty about it.
Push the issue. They took your money. Unions wouldn't exist if they didn't push the issue. You guys need to start fighting for your rights instead of depending on other people.
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Thank you for the reassuring words. Tbh I couldn't believe I got into any programs! 2 out of 3 isn't bad. I think maybe with the covid stuff not that many people applied. My HESI was a 96, but my GPA is like a 2.6-2.7 and my work ethic/discipline is...? I agree with the lack empathy thing. I wouldn't really complain but it's like just to ride me like that on other things: my developmental psychology class/make me redo the HESI because it was the 'wrong' subjects/not putting my application through until I did the intro calculations that a 9th grader could do is just annoying. That was the nursing department, not the general community college. Like bothering you when you need it the least. The dean of student affairs actually contacted me back and said he was going to look into why I wasn't notified some other way and was pretty nice about it. I dk how I feel about the thought of possibly getting my spot back at this point. It has been the nursing department making the headaches for me before this and I'm not sure if that's just 'the way' it is or if this program is exceptionally ornery.