Life after RN school dismissal

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rnboysmom

100 Posts

Specializes in HOSPICE,MED-SURG, ONCOLOGY,ORTHOPAEDICS.

Our local college has a fresh start program as well. If you are out of school for so many years and make a formal written request, they will wipe your record clean of any grade less than a C and any I's. You do not get any credit for any of these classes that are expunged from your record, it's as if they never existed. Our state college also allows you to repeat the class in question and replace the grade. This would probably be appropriate for your general classes but you would have to be in a program to replace the nursing grades.

Good luck to you. I was in the exact same situation as you were and I filed a written request that was granted. I started pre-med as a single mom right out of high school and bombed, then I started nursing school several years later, still young, met the love of my life and moved mid-semester (young and stupid) to another state (got I's in all of those classes). Finally married, settled down, and by then had 4 children, went back to a very stringent program (was actually accepted over candidated that had never been in school) and graduated top of my class. I will be praying for you!!!

PS. One thing that my "help the cause" is to go to a community college and get a year of general classes under your belt. If your grades are exemplery, it will add you your case that you deserve a second chance.

newleaf2012

64 Posts

Specializes in 1 day correctional and military nursing.

i think you hit the nail on the head ! :nurse:

ps. one thing that my "help the cause" is to go to a community college and get a year of general classes under your belt. if your grades are exemplery, it will add you your case that you deserve a second chance.

lpn2icu

144 Posts

I attended an associates level RN program from 02-03 but was dismissed due to acedemic reasons. I failed 2 classes and their policy states that you're out if you fail 2 classes. A few years later I successfully completed an LPN program and have been working as a nurse for 4 years now. I would like to continue my education and become an RN. I tried the online route, however, I'm not diciplined enough for that. I've been signed up for 2 years now and have yet to take my first test. So now I've decided to apply to a traditional school (to do the LPN to RN fast track), but every school in my area is asking for a letter of "good standing" from all previous RN programs attended. I contacted my old RN school rep who stated that she could NOT give me one because I'm NOT in good standing...because, of course, I failed the 2 classes.

My question to you guys is...is there a way to get around this or what should I do next? Does this mean I can never become an RN? Please help.

It is time to let those credits you took go!

You have to start the whole thing all over again!

In New York, there is an RN Program for LPN only! You will become an RN in one year if you go full time! Two to 3 years if you go part-time. I was an LPN and attended a part-time program in that school. I became an RN in 2004. It took me 3 years to finish!

diane227, LPN, RN

1,941 Posts

Specializes in Management, Emergency, Psych, Med Surg.

How can they hang this over your head forever? When you apply just tell them up front that you failed two classes. Are they classes that you can take over or were they specific nursing classes?

I actually emailed the director of the program and she stated that I could go through their fresh start program which means I have to start from scratch. That is okay with me because I'm better prepared now and just happy to get the opportunity.

diane227, LPN, RN

1,941 Posts

Specializes in Management, Emergency, Psych, Med Surg.

I have never heard about a program like that but what a great idea. I bet you will do well and will come out with more confidence than ever.

SweetLemon

213 Posts

Specializes in Psychiatric Nursing.

If it was me I would simply level with the admitting office and let them know of your past difficulties as well as your successes. Being able to work as an LPN for three years has to look great on your transcripts and when they ask for a letter from previous nursing schools see if they wont accept one from your current supervisors *who are able to verify your ability to be a competent and hardworking LPN here and now*. The truth is we all have past mistakes and areas that we wish we could have done a little better in but that should not impede your ability to work as a RN as long as your willing to put in the work and effort, and I'm sure you are. Make sure in the interview process to really sell yourself and make whoever is interviewing understand how incredibly important this is to you. Good Luck and make sure to keep us posted as you continue on your journey!!

Manda

BabyLady, BSN, RN

2,300 Posts

Specializes in NICU, Post-partum.

My advice is to go and talk to the Dean of the RN-BSN program.

Your life is in a completely different situation now, than it was before. RN programs are very tough, but I am very, very envious of the LPN's in my class that have practical knowledge and experience...they have to study very little for our tests.

Your chances of succeeding are very good...let them know what the situation is...don't apply blind. See what advice they have to offer.

1nurseoncall

11 Posts

I'm in the same situation that you are in with 2 failed attempts in RN program. I can get a letter of good standing from my former school but I can't get any school to except me. I have just graduated from LPN school and working on my first job for a little over two months as a charge nurse and would like to get RN soon. I had never heard of start fresh program for nursing. In which states are these fresh start programs available. I wish you all the luck in the world. It makes me feel better to know I'm not the only person with this problem.:yeah:

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