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They ended up approving my appeal, and I was admitted into the program. However, in their letter they stated that if I chose to continue into the program that I am doing so "at my own risk" and may not be able to participate in clinicals or find employment. I wasn't worried about finding employment, but the fact that they may not let me do clinicals really turned me off to the school. You need to have completed clinicals in order to sit for boards, and I didn't want to risk $40.000 for a maybe. So, I rejected THEM lol. I applied for the nursing program at a different school (my first choice), and am waiting to find out if I got in.

2 months after turning 18 years old I got a shoplifting misdemeanor charge. (a $14 CD-stupid I know). I initially got denied entry into the Rasmussen ADN program, but I appealed it, and they granted the appeal. But they said there were risks involved if I chose to continue. They said it is possible that I may not be able to participate in externships and may not be able to find employment. Not worried about getting a job. But will I be able to do clinicals? If not then its a waste of money. Who can I contact to find out if I will be able to do clinicals...the clinical sites or school? TIA

I did not get into the Moorhead Rasmussen College ADN program because I have a misdemeanor on my background from back in May 2010 (7 years ago!). It was for shoplifting (a CD)-I was 18 and dumb. Anyway, I was denied entry into the program and was told I can write an appeal letter, which I did. I already sent it, but would like some opinions on the letter. Does it sound professional? I was asked to include: why an employer would hire me, why I would be able to sit for licensure, why nursing, what do I want to do upon graduating. They also said I could include letters of recommendation but I only included the email. Im trying to get the process going asap so I can have my answer already. Heres my letter: 05/24/2017 To whom it may concern, I am writing to you today in hopes that I can provide you with a better understanding of why I believe your decision to deny my entry into the nursing program should be reversed. I would first like to take full responsibility for my actions that led up to me getting charged with the misdemeanor. At the time of the incident, I was an 18-year-old girl with a bad group of friends and no responsibilities. Again, I understand that this is no excuse for my actions, and take full responsibility. What happened that day was probably the lowest point in my life, and became a turning point for me. In, 2011 I became pregnant with my first child, and that's when I decided I wanted to work in healthcare. I successfully completed a three-week CNA training course through Bethany Retirement Living in Fargo. Upon completion of the program I tested and passed for my CNA license. I was also offered a job through Bethany Retirement Living. I believe if I could get licensed and working as a CNA, that I will also be able to do so as a registered nurse in the future. I now have two children whom I need to provide for, and as mentioned, it has always been a dream of mine to work in healthcare. Seven years has passed since this (very embarrassing) incident, and I am a completely different person now with goals and responsibilities. I have been working at Essentia Hospital and Clinic in Fargo in the environmental services position. This allows me to see firsthand what nurses really do, and has only grown my desire to work in nursing. I consider myself a compassionate person and get pleasure out of knowing that I am helping others. My dream job would be to work in labor and delivery as a registered nurse. It is my hope that with me already working in a hospital setting (along with my CNA training, licensure, and job offer) you can see why I think there will be no future problems with me completing clinicals or sitting for the boards in the future. Once again, I ask you to please take into consideration my above statements and reconsider your decision. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, MS

4x4Nurse, ADN, CNA, RN Did u have to do the FlexChoice option in order to finish on 18 months? Or how did that work?

paula1501 I am currently in the SAME position right now as you were when you posted this. I know it was a while ago, but hoping you can give some feedback about your experience at Rasmussen. Its so spendy (about 3 times the cost) compared to the original school, MSCTC, I hoped to get into-missed the deadline and have to apply for Spring if I want to TRY to get in. Im trying to decide if I should go straight for their RN program, or just do the LPN, and then transfer to MSCTC to finish RN (save some money). Can you really finish the RN in 18 as they advertise?