Honest Opinion: Flunked out due to illness, I appealed, what are my chances?

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Hi Everyone,

I flunked out due to my husband having cancer as well as myself being diagnosed with severe rheumatoid arthritis, and being placed on permanent disability. I made my DON aware of the illness in a prior semester. I needed a 78, and got a 75. I'm so depressed, i don't know what to do. I have had treatment with a rheumatologist and now feel great health wise. I filed an appeal, along with documentation about my hubby and my disability paperwork. What, if any, chance do you guys think I have of being re-admitted to the program??

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Specializes in Peds/Neo CCT,Flight, ER, Hem/Onc.

I'm confused. You're on "permanent disability" yet you are planning on pursuing a nursing career? Are you sure this is in your best interest?

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Well, I've invested so much time on obtaining my nursing education, and since there are RN's with disabilities who actively practice, I was hoping to work per Diem or with an agency, since I'm still relatively young (early 40;s). I'd like to at least finish my degree and work in whatever capacity I can. I just enjoy caring for the people.

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Specializes in Pediatrics.

I'm sorry to hear about you and your husband. How is he doing?

Well, I've invested so much time on obtaining my nursing education, and since there are RN's with disabilities who actively practice, I was hoping to work per Diem or with an agency, since I'm still relatively young (early 40;s).
While this does seem to make sense in theory, many RNs who are disabled have already paid their dues as full time nurses. It's not usual practice to hire an inexperienced new grad. Not to mention that they already went through the physical rigors of school.

I'm Not saying its impossible, I done want you to think that. However, if I were on your schools appeals committee (which I have been at mine), that would be a concern of mine.

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Im sorry about ur situation but I think nursing is really one of the few jobs that you can do with disability. there are so many areas of nursing that are not clinical and can accomadate you. Honestly if I were I would get my masters in public (MPH) right after my undergrad so that I can work in public health which is mostly an office work with some traveling. I know that because both my parent have their MPH and they work for CDC, and they did not even have a BSN, but I do know several of their friends who had a BSN and went on for MPH. there are even specialties in the MPH that you can do to make yourself more competitive.

With regards to your appeal, I know it has already happen but you shd have withdrawn from all your classes and taken a leave from school as soon as that happen and come back when everything was right. I don´t see any reason why they shd not re admitted you unless they are not human beings with empathy.

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Thanks for asking, he's improving daily. I honestly feel that what is to be, will be. There is a Higher Power who rights all wrongs, and if it is His Will, it will work out fine. All the best to you all!!

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You can probably accurately gauge your standing by assessing your own perception of their attitude toward you prior to leaving the program. I see no reason why you should not be readmitted, but I am perplexed as to why you were not advised, and even encouraged, to take a leave of absence in the first place. Good luck.

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