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Please, oh please offer some advice! My hubby is in an ADN program and the teachers there are trying to fail him. His instructors called him in today to tell him that they got a complaint on him from someone at the hospital (from clinical) and that he will be unable to attend clinical tomorrow until it is cleared up. He has a 90 average in lecture but needs every point to pass clinical. There is a long story associated with why losing the points for tomorrows clinical will fail him, but, I don't have time to tell the whole story. But the bottom line is...the instructors won't tell him what the complaint was or who made it. Doesn't he have the right to know? We are getting an attorney!!!

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Specializes in ICU.

Glad you see it as positive - me I would have been tempted to at least talk to an attorney to work out where I stand. Ceratinly they have interferred with some pf his basic rights. In the long run it is probably better that you go else where anyway but it will always leave a bad taste in your mouth.

Specializes in ICU.

Glad you see it as positive - me I would have been tempted to at least talk to an attorney to work out where I stand. Ceratinly they have interferred with some pf his basic rights. In the long run it is probably better that you go else where anyway but it will always leave a bad taste in your mouth.

What a horrible situation for your husband to go through! There is a chain of command for a reason and it almost seems as if it is a no-win situation. Tell your husband to "be strong".........

What a horrible situation for your husband to go through! There is a chain of command for a reason and it almost seems as if it is a no-win situation. Tell your husband to "be strong".........

Originally posted by KELLYGIRL

"If God brings you to it, He'll bring you through it."

KELLYGIRL, I too, like your quote.

BABNRS, I just wanted to extend my best wishes to you and your husband. I think that it is atrocious how these "professionals" are behaving.

I understand a weeding out process because not everyone accepted into nursing necessarily will make a good nurse, but that usually comes via not able to handle the workload which is very extensive. It is the instructor's responsibility to instruct, guide and teach, not treat students in the manner that you described. One of these days it is my hope that I can become an instructor in an ADN program, but I'm going to make sure that I treat my students with the same respect I would hope from them. If there is a student that might have a personality that clashes with mine, I'll know that I will have to take care not to let that get in the way as long as it isn't harming the patients and the necessary work is completed.

Best of luck to your husband. You should make sure that when he graduates with his RN and he will!!! that he go back to that school and let them know that they might have detoured him, but they have not stopped him.

Kris

Originally posted by KELLYGIRL

"If God brings you to it, He'll bring you through it."

KELLYGIRL, I too, like your quote.

BABNRS, I just wanted to extend my best wishes to you and your husband. I think that it is atrocious how these "professionals" are behaving.

I understand a weeding out process because not everyone accepted into nursing necessarily will make a good nurse, but that usually comes via not able to handle the workload which is very extensive. It is the instructor's responsibility to instruct, guide and teach, not treat students in the manner that you described. One of these days it is my hope that I can become an instructor in an ADN program, but I'm going to make sure that I treat my students with the same respect I would hope from them. If there is a student that might have a personality that clashes with mine, I'll know that I will have to take care not to let that get in the way as long as it isn't harming the patients and the necessary work is completed.

Best of luck to your husband. You should make sure that when he graduates with his RN and he will!!! that he go back to that school and let them know that they might have detoured him, but they have not stopped him.

Kris

I believe that this thread supports if not proves my point made in my previous post: dramas such as this one occur within other disciplines----but with nowhere near the frequency as in nursing school---and beyond.

In this case, I would seriously consider option #4. (Ok, Ok I know there was no option #4, but I'm getting there.) PA school, Pharmacy, Radiology Technology, Respiratory therapy then to perfussion school, Anesthesia Assistant, Physical Therapy etc. for starters. Yes, I know all programs I listed are not necessaily available everywhere, and yes I know that the demand/job market in some areas of the country can also vary for some. But the fact is nursing is not the only profession in health care and many pay much better after a 4-5 year education commitment. Or the usual work environment is superior----or both.

If nursing is what this man really wants-----then by all means I think he should do everything possible to achieve that goal despite this bump in the road. But what might be a fine career for the original poster may be all wrong for the poster's husband. These "battles" can be quite draining win or lose. Perhaps I am looking below the surface but I wonder how much reserve this man has left. With so many options available, I certainly would not risk my well being just to become a nurse. Life is too damn short.

I believe that this thread supports if not proves my point made in my previous post: dramas such as this one occur within other disciplines----but with nowhere near the frequency as in nursing school---and beyond.

In this case, I would seriously consider option #4. (Ok, Ok I know there was no option #4, but I'm getting there.) PA school, Pharmacy, Radiology Technology, Respiratory therapy then to perfussion school, Anesthesia Assistant, Physical Therapy etc. for starters. Yes, I know all programs I listed are not necessaily available everywhere, and yes I know that the demand/job market in some areas of the country can also vary for some. But the fact is nursing is not the only profession in health care and many pay much better after a 4-5 year education commitment. Or the usual work environment is superior----or both.

If nursing is what this man really wants-----then by all means I think he should do everything possible to achieve that goal despite this bump in the road. But what might be a fine career for the original poster may be all wrong for the poster's husband. These "battles" can be quite draining win or lose. Perhaps I am looking below the surface but I wonder how much reserve this man has left. With so many options available, I certainly would not risk my well being just to become a nurse. Life is too damn short.

Specializes in L&D, NSY, PP, Case Mgmt, home health.

Well, I just talked to my DH. He got his withdrawal papers, got his very generic letter of recommendation "I wish Mr. x the best of luck in furthering his education" and stopped by one of the counselors offices to thank her for her advice and help early on in this process (back when the OB packet thing was going on). She asked if everything turned out ok, he filled her in on the details. She said NO WAY - DO NOT WITHDRAW!!! She said the only reason they offer a withdraw outside of the official dates of withdrawal are for illness, death in the family and ADMINISTRATIVE ERRORS! She said they have to be at fault!!! She encouraged him not to give up, that so many times she has seen students treated this way in the program and he would be a fool to give up the fight. So as fickle as a woman (hehe) he has changed his mind again. I support him in whatever he decides to do. Any comment from anyone regarding other options for his education should this appeal go sour and he is not eligible for another local program. We are interested in learning about online and correspondence programs as well.

I will continue to keep you posted.

Specializes in L&D, NSY, PP, Case Mgmt, home health.

Well, I just talked to my DH. He got his withdrawal papers, got his very generic letter of recommendation "I wish Mr. x the best of luck in furthering his education" and stopped by one of the counselors offices to thank her for her advice and help early on in this process (back when the OB packet thing was going on). She asked if everything turned out ok, he filled her in on the details. She said NO WAY - DO NOT WITHDRAW!!! She said the only reason they offer a withdraw outside of the official dates of withdrawal are for illness, death in the family and ADMINISTRATIVE ERRORS! She said they have to be at fault!!! She encouraged him not to give up, that so many times she has seen students treated this way in the program and he would be a fool to give up the fight. So as fickle as a woman (hehe) he has changed his mind again. I support him in whatever he decides to do. Any comment from anyone regarding other options for his education should this appeal go sour and he is not eligible for another local program. We are interested in learning about online and correspondence programs as well.

I will continue to keep you posted.

Specializes in L&D, NSY, PP, Case Mgmt, home health.

Thanks Rstewart - we were posting at the same time so I didn't get the advantage of reading it before I submitted mine.

Thanks for bringing up option 4. We just talked about that a few minutes ago. He knows that there are many other doors that he can open in the health care industry and has not ruled that out! You were so right about the battles draining you. He walks as if he has 1000 pounds on his back. I told him as I walked him out of the office that he should stand tall, chin up and exude confidence. ATTITUDE IS LATTITUDE!!!

Thanks again for the positive energy!

Specializes in L&D, NSY, PP, Case Mgmt, home health.

Thanks Rstewart - we were posting at the same time so I didn't get the advantage of reading it before I submitted mine.

Thanks for bringing up option 4. We just talked about that a few minutes ago. He knows that there are many other doors that he can open in the health care industry and has not ruled that out! You were so right about the battles draining you. He walks as if he has 1000 pounds on his back. I told him as I walked him out of the office that he should stand tall, chin up and exude confidence. ATTITUDE IS LATTITUDE!!!

Thanks again for the positive energy!

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