I got your policy right here...

[KarmenB]

I have been informed by the school that because I redid my Level 1, those hours plus the hours for redoing Level 2 would put me over the total amount of hours that could be retaking by a student. [Mind you, I would be at exactly 1 hour over.] When I inquired further about this I was quoted the "student handbook policy", which I was originally okay with. Then I researched it further--per the "college" policy "any repeated classes will show up on the transcript with a "*" or a "Y"." This is true via other classes I have retaking to pull a higher GPA. BUT when looking at the transcript for my nursing school classes, the clinical hours for Level 1 do not show as a "repeated" class. Yes, I understand the theory of you have to do theory and clinical together--cannot pass one without the other--taking up a spot, etc. That being said--no where in the student handbook does it say the theory and clinical hours from withdrawing and then applying for re-enrollment will count against you. Plus I passed Level one and earned the "succeeded" for my clinical for Level 2. It was the theory class I didn't pass. Even trying to type this makes my tired brain confused; I am trying to get a sit down with the Director and a counselor at the school so I can ask them to literally show me WHERE in the handbook a withdrawal class counts against you in the total hours especially after you retake and pass it.

Confused but determined for answers as simple as it may make me.

[mrsboots87]

I'm not 100% sure what exactly you are trying to explain, and it sounds like its because it was not explained well to you. Do you mean that your clinical hours will be over the limit, or your total credit hours will be over the limit, or does your college have a specific credit limit for how many retake credits you can have?

[springchick1, ADN, RN]

It sounds like you failed one class and withdrew from another. How far along were you when you withdrew from the class? Were you failing at the time. Since you didn't pass the class, it will count against you. Clinicals and theory go hand In hand so even though it doesn't say you withdrew on your transcript for the clinical hours, you still withdrew from the theory part. Therefore, it counts against you.

[KarmenB]

For the level 1 I Was passing the class, didn't pass a checkoff so I had to withdrawal. With level 2 I didn't pass theory BUT passed clinical. And yes, the school has a 11 hours retake limit. I would be at 12. That is why I am looking into how a class I withdrew from and took over works against me. The college policy states a Withdrawal does not count against you.

[KarmenB]

@mrsboots87: it would be the total hours

[mrsboots87]

With your second explanation, I agree with the other poster. Even though you withdrew from one class and actually didnt pass the second, in both cases you retook both classes. Withdrawal and fail doesnt matter ass much as that the course had to be retaken. No matter the reason. I think that is why your were withdrawn from the program. However, if the policy only states failed courses, you may have a chance at appeal.

Now I mean no offense by this, but you may want to look interpersonally at why you are not passing your nursing courses. Even though you withdrew from your block one, it was because of failing a checkoff and therefore would have failed the course. The second semester you failed theory. Take a look at why you are failing. If you dont change something, even if you get back in, you will be setting yourself up to fail again and wont get another chance. GL

[springchick1, ADN, RN]

For the level 1 I Was passing the class didn't pass a checkoff so I had to withdrawal. With level 2 I didn't pass theory BUT passed clinical. And yes, the school has a 11 hours retake limit. I would be at 12. That is why I am looking into how a class I withdrew from and took over works against me. The college policy states a Withdrawal does not count against you.[/quote']

If you withdrew because you failed a check off, the. You "withdrew failing". You still had to retake the class and I agree with the previous poster. What is causing you to fail? Is it your stidy habits? Is it the effort you are putting into it?

[KarmenB]

I looked at my school policy and there is not a "withdrawal fail" rule. Only the withdrawal /pass/fail /A B C D F grades.

Plus I HAVE worked very hard to improve my study habits: and if almost all my free time for studies is a lack of effort then I am at a loss.

[203bravo, MSN, APRN]

The stricter Nursing program policies will super-cede the University policies in this case.

[springchick1, ADN, RN]

I looked at my school policy and there is not a "withdrawal fail" rule. Only the withdrawal /pass/fail /A B C D F grades. Plus I HAVE worked very hard to improve my study habits: and if almost all my free time for studies is a lack of effort then I am at a loss.

Unfortunately that is still two attempts. One you withdrew from and one you failed. Let us know how the meeting goes.