Letter of Good Standing

[Jesikaha]

I was a nursing student 16 years ago. First semester my instructors suspected test anxiety and I was encouraged and able to seek medical/prescription help and made a 96 on our final to pass the class. Second semester I transferred to a closer school and also became pregnant (despite preventative measures) my test anxiety meds did not agree with pregnancy and the dr pulled me off of them. Needless to say, despite all of my psychological calming methods I failed out by 1 point. When it came time to reapply for a retake of the semester I found out I was 16-weeks pregnant with #3, despite being on the pill and breast feeding. I decided God had other plans for this mom. Fast forward to January 2014 when my 16 yo cut off two fingers and mangled a third in a table saw incident. We had two amazing nurses during his 4-day. When the dust settled I was reminded of a dream I had once pushed to the back of my mind. So I've been on the road of retaking my pre-requ's and mentally, physically, and emotionally preparing to apply.

Within a reasonable drive (70 miles or less) we have 3 ADN programs and 5 LPN programs. One ADN program (the farthest) requires a letter of good standing from my previous school. I plan on applying to my previous school when applications open on the 15th. Do you think that requesting a "letter of good standing" will have a negative impact on my application? The previous school is my preference, aside from that fact that I only get one chance and that is stressing me out (IF I get in). It's half the distance of the other two.

I am also planning on applying for two of the 5 LPN programs. One of which is at the same school and campus as the school I failed out of and am reapplying for. Do you think this will impact the ADN application process negatively by applying for the LPN program at the same school/campus?

[HouTx, BSN, MSN, EdD]

Hmm - if I'm understanding your previous status correctly, the end of your previous school experience was due to failing a course... followed by a decision not to re-take the course. "In good standing" is based on your status at the end of the last semester you attended. Your status at the end of your last enrolled term was less than satisfactory. However, their definition may be different. The number of years that have passed may also make a difference.

Best of luck to you!

[Horseshoe, BSN, RN]

Within a reasonable drive (70 miles or less) we have 3 ADN programs and 5 LPN programs. One ADN program (the farthest) requires a letter of good standing from my previous school. I plan on applying to my previous school when applications open on the 15th. Do you think that requesting a "letter of good standing" will have a negative impact on my application? The previous school is my preference, aside from that fact that I only get one chance and that is stressing me out (IF I get in). It's half the distance of the other two.

I am also planning on applying for two of the 5 LPN programs. One of which is at the same school and campus as the school I failed out of and am reapplying for. Do you think this will impact the ADN application process negatively by applying for the LPN program at the same school/campus?

If you were failing out of the program, I don't understand how they could write a positive letter of "good standing." Maybe I'm not understanding your post correctly.

[Jesikaha]

I am eligible for admission into the program I failed out of, which is what the other school wants. Two strikes your out, you can't come back in, therefore you wouldn't be able to transfer into the other school. Some of the other schools will accept people (or allow them to apply) if they have failed out of another program. I failed one semester, so I was eligible for a second chance, but did not take it at the time. I am applying to that school, but wanted to apply to another as well.