Need Advice, No Longer Able To Be A Nurse

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Has anyone ever gotten denied from an LPN/RN program at one school and got accepted into an LPN/RN program at a different school? I really want to become a nurse and hope my chance has not past.

In 2020, I I was given three chances to pass at LPN Program at a technical school. They gave me an extra chance to succeed because of COVID19. My final drop was April 2020, the starting of  Surg. Tech classes.

I emailed the school today asking could I ever re-enter nursing. They said no, since I already dropped classes for the third time.

I went  through a tough time after finding out a close family member molested my kid and other family member's kids. I did not give them a reason for leaving a third time. Finding out a monster lives  in my family was hard and consumed my mind for awhile. You always think it happens to other families, not yours. The person who molested our kids was paying for my schooling at the time I found out about all of this. The situation was complex and confusing. 

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2 hours ago, Just Peachy said:

I also took a CNA Class in September that is a step back.  I feel like my dreams are gone. 

 

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I’m very sorry to hear about what’s going on with your family. I hope everyone is safe now. I would continue to apply to programs you’re interested in. Also, I would consider calling the schools and ask them if they accept students who have been in other programs and were either dismissed/had to withdraw. If they inquire about reasoning, I would consider giving them some insight into your situation so they can understand what’s going on with you. You got this!

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On 10/16/2020 at 6:01 PM, Just Peachy said:

In 2020, I I was given three chances to pass at LPN Program at a technical school. They gave me an extra chance to success because of all the changes through covid19. My final drop was April 2020, the starting of  Surg. Tech classes. I emailed the school today asking could I ever re-enter nursing.  They said no, since I already dropped classes for the third time.  I went  through a tough time after finding out a close family member molested my kid and other family member's kids. I did not give them a reason for leaving a third time. Finding out a monster lives  in my family was hard and consumed my mind for awhile. You always think it happens to other families, not yours. The person who molested our kids was paying for my schooling at the time I found out about all of this. The situation was complex and confusing.  Has anyone ever gotten denied from LPN/RN program at one school and got accepted into LPN/RN program at a different school. I really want to become a nurse and hope my chance has not past.

Try applying to different schools,  but list yourself as a new applicant without prior lpn/RN school info. They won't ask about this if you don't list it. And yes you can get accepted to another program if you got dropped at one as long as your past RN /lpn school information isn't listed in application of new school.

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18 hours ago, Codeine said:

Try applying to different schools,  but list yourself as a new applicant without prior lpn/RN school info. They won't ask about this if you don't list it. And yes you can get accepted to another program if you got dropped at one as long as your past RN /lpn school information isn't listed in application of new school.

When I transfer my classes from my old school to the new school, the dropped LPN classes won't show on the transcript papers sent to my new school?  Maybe only classes I passed gets transferred?  

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4 hours ago, Just Peachy said:

When I transfer my classes from my old school to the new school, the dropped LPN classes won't show on the transcript papers sent to my new school?  Maybe only classes I passed gets transferred?  

Did u take your prereqs for lpn at the same school? If not don't bother submitting that schools transcript.

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8 hours ago, Just Peachy said:

When I transfer my classes from my old school to the new school, the dropped LPN classes won't show on the transcript papers sent to my new school?  Maybe only classes I passed gets transferred?  

The transcript is a record of your performance at that school. Everything shows. It is up to the receiving school to cull your record for the courses they will give you credit for.  The only time a grade/entry might be removed in its entirety is when/if an administrative action calls for that removal. An Incomplete grade that you subsequently finish will usually cause a new entry referring to the original “I” and providing the date of award of the new grade. Repeated F’s and W’s also will show the original grade.

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OP: You absolutely CAN be successful at another school. It may take you some time to find the right one but nothing in your story tells me otherwise.

I admit students who have been unsuccessful in another program who go on to graduate. Conversely- I sometimes dismiss students who then enroll at another school and find success.

I hope 2021 treats you better than 2020 has. Best wishes. 

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6 hours ago, caliotter3 said:

The transcript is a record of your performance at that school. Everything shows. It is up to the receiving school to cull your record for the courses they will give you credit for.  The only time a grade/entry might be removed in its entirety is when/if an administrative action calls for that removal. An Incomplete grade that you subsequently finish will usually cause a new entry referring to the original “I” and providing the date of award of the new grade. Repeated F’s and W’s also will show the original grade.

 

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On 10/18/2020 at 4:14 AM, Codeine said:

Try applying to different schools,  but list yourself as a new applicant without prior lpn/RN school info. They won't ask about this if you don't list it. And yes you can get accepted to another program if you got dropped at one as long as your past RN /lpn school information isn't listed in application of new school.

Many programs do ask if an applicant has ever been dismissed from a nursing program.  Also, programs sometimes ask for ALL your post-secondary transcripts, even those that do not relate to their program.  

OP, please read all the application questions carefully, and do not lie or omit information they ask for.  If you get in as a "new" applicant and then your prior failure comes to light, that could be grounds for dismissal on the basis of dishonesty, even if your academic standing in the program is okay.

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On 10/18/2020 at 3:14 AM, Codeine said:

Try applying to different schools,  but list yourself as a new applicant without prior lpn/RN school info. They won't ask about this if you don't list it. And yes you can get accepted to another program if you got dropped at one as long as your past RN /lpn school information isn't listed in application of new school.

This is very wrong to do. As someone who does admissions for a RN program, we’ve caught several applicants trying to pull this over just to find a RN or LPN course or reference to transcript from program previously. They get denied outright, and that follows them if they apply again. we have actually also dismissed someone who we found out about their dismissal from a previous program. They had 40k invested and dismissed without chance for appeal on academic dishonesty. They tried suing and lost. Another 10k likely lost for lawyers.

Let alone the ethics behind this being wrong, this advice is flat out poor in terms of setting yourself up for success in the future.

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First, I'm so sorry about your child (and the other children).  I hope you all can find peace and healing soon.  

I didn't read the other comments so I'm not sure if anyone else said this, but maybe try a community college?  The one near me does offer LPN classes so I'm sure many others do.  Or try a tech school in another county/area.  Just be honest with them...don't tell them the entire story, but just say you had a huge family issue and that had to come first so you weren't able to complete the program at the other school.

This is nowhere close to the stress you dealt with but....I first started my MSN about 8 years ago.  I went thru a very rough divorce and the stress was so bad I couldn't continue school.  I didn't even drop my courses.  Needless to say, I failed every single course because I didn't drop it.  When I applied to a new master's program at my current school, I told them that I had a severe personal issue I had to take care of and forgot to drop my courses.  The college was OK with it, I just had to take the failed courses again.  

Just because you couldn't complete the courses at this school doesn't mean you can't try somewhere else.  Good luck and hugs!

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