Freshman Year of college Academic Discipline- any advice appreciated!

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I am currently in my junior year pursing a BA in Chemistry and hopefully applying to accelerated BSN programs after doing an extra semester to finish prereqs and working as a CNA for a while. 
 

In my second semester of freshman year, I received a written warning and a 0 on an assignment for plagiarism. 
 

the assignment was a notes-based exam where I was supposed to synthesize the answers from my own notes or other outside sources to complete. I did it using my notes. The problem is that at the time, I was taking my notes from the textbook directly. 
 

so like I previously mentioned, I got a warning and a 0 (on that assignment only) after meeting with the professor and conduct office. There is no indication on my transcripts, but I did have to sign a form saying that this will be kept internally so it is something I will have to disclose if necessary to ABSN programs. I ended up with a B in the course.
 

I do know how to write about how I’ve grown and the steps I’ve taken to make sure this isn’t an issue moving forward. For example, I changed the way I take my notes, focusing on writing out my own words and interpretation of the material. With some practice, I have been able to improve my ability to recall material through updating my own study habits. In addition to this, I have spent some time as a volunteer peer leader and tutor, where in addition to reviewing class material itself, I have focused on showing students how to improve their own study habits, to apply to their respective circumstances.

 

so ultimately, I take full responsibility for what happened. I just want to know if applying to ABSN programs would be a waste of time or not. I was previously on the premed track, and I posted on SDN where I was given constructive feedback and that this wouldn’t be a dealbreaker for med school admissions. However obviously nursing schools are different, and I wanted to know if this would be DOA at any ABSN program. 
 

If there are any admissions members from schools or students who have gotten accepted with disciplinary action similar to mine, I would love and appreciate the feedback. For some added context, I currently have a 3.9 GPA and hope to finish Summa Cum Laude for my BA in Chemistry. 

P.S I just learned of this, but I found a nursingCAS link saying that it will be removing the portion of the application asking for academic infractions. Does anyone know why that is? Thank you.

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