Expelled at previous college...Should I apply to nursing school?

[neareast]

I'm in the process of applying to nursing programs, which I've wanted to do for so long.

I'm a male, 3.7 GPA in relevant courses (took them as a non-degree student at a community college), CPR-AED certified, absolutely no criminal background, and have 5 years experience as a Nursing Assistant in a hospital. The problem is that about two years ago I was expelled from college (unrelated liberal arts major) and it was noted on my transcript. Now the time has come to apply to nursing programs and I'm worried that this will come back and haunt me.

How should I approach this problem? Is it a good idea to include a letter explaining the situation in my application? Should I speak with a Dean or Admissions Officer about this first before applying? Or, are things like this handled in a summary fashion - that is, expulsion from previous college = denial of admission?

Any thoughts would be much appreciated. Thanks.

[CrufflerJJ, BSN, RN, EMT-P]

It would probably be a good idea to speak with an admissions officer first, in a face-to-face meeting.

[smn2010, BSN, RN]

...be prepared to be completely honest about the reason(s) behind the expulsion. at the same time, be prepared to explain how you will avoid having the situation occur again...

good luck!