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That makes sense because after talking with friends who have gone to different programs it seems that they have longer clinical hours with more absences allowed or others had opportunities to make up missed clinical time. The program I attended had 5-6 hour clinicals and no make up opportunities so I can see how they have the strict rule at my previous school. I guess it just depends on the program! Thanks for the info!

I think I would have won too if I was more aware of the process. It’s my fault for not checking the handbook. But like you said live and learn! It is so hypocritical! Most likely we contracted the illness from our work environment. I wouldn’t want a ill nurse taking care of me if I were a patient... They still wrote me up for an absence even when my instructor sent me home. My instructor was actually angry with me that I showed up and wasted “her” time when she had put together patient assignments right before we got there. But I would have rather shown up and made the effort then not go at all. It’s okay though. I accepted the situation and I’m ready to move on. I want to show my children to never give up on their dreams no matter how tough it is or how many roadblocks that pop up. It’s just another chapter to my story. Thanks for replying ?

I needed to hear this, thank you ? as of yesterday I have signed up for a different programs entrance exam. I’m not giving up on my dreams because life happened. I know I’ll be a great nurse and I can’t wait until I can make a difference in many patients lives. I wish my previous program was two per semester like yours instead of two the entire program. They never told me I could appeal it but that’s my fault for not checking with the handbook. I’ll take the loss and focus on the new program. Thank you for your kind words ?

They are very strict on their 2 absence policy. They told us there is no excused absence in clinical but that we are to use our 2 absences for emergencies. We have to sign an absence policy every clinical. When I went to the meeting there were only two board members and they had already made up their mind before I came in the room. I pulled out my doctor notes and she said “I won’t be needing those.. we’ve made a decision and you cannot move forward. Every student knows our absence policy is taken seriously” she had my signed clinical absence form out for me to review. At first they wrote me an email telling me they were dismissing me! I didn’t get a phone call or offered a meeting! I thought that was entirely unprofessional! I was also told from someone else that I could seek legal action but this happened in 2017 so I’m not sure if it’s a time sensitive matter? I would have to look into it.

Hello! I’m looking for some encouragement to help me gain some confidence. I would love to hear some success stories from anyone who shares a similar situation to mine.. my heart still aches when writing about this.. I went 3/4 through a nursing program. Third semester I was doing my peds clinical on a hematology floor and my med surg on an ICU unit. Both instructors made it very clear on the first day of clinical how important it is that these fragile patients aren’t exposed to any illnesses that could worsen their conditions. We were told to not come to clinical if we were ill and if we did we would be sent home. Anyways long story short.. I developed bronchitis and was very sick for a month. I think a lot of it had to do with stress and not being able to take care of myself because I was so busy with school and being a single mom. I missed two days of med surg clinicals and had doctor notes for both times. Then I went to clinical and my instructor sent me home telling me I was not well enough to take care of patients. I was written up for absences all three times. At the time I had already one documented absence from first semester from my daughter tripping and falling hitting her head on the corner of my cement porch. I had to take her to the hospital for stitches. This program only allows 2 missed clinical days the entire 2 years while attending 2 clinicals at the same time each semester. Now before anyone says it, I’m not making excuses for myself in anyway I just had a string of bad luck and I understand the absence policy. Anyways, they had a meeting after my clinical absence when my instructor sent me home and they decided to dismiss me from the program. They told me that having children had me at a disadvantage then the other students who had none. They wouldn’t consider that I had above the minimum 80% in all 3 of my classes at the time and I had clinical instructors trying hard to help me fight it. I was always told by my clinical instructors that I was going to be an amazing nurse. I had great remarks from all of them through out the semesters. I was completely heartbroken. It triggered severe depression and anxiety. I felt like a failure and that all the hard work I had put into the program was a waste. I had all this knowledge and nothing to show for it. I felt like I had let my children and family down. I was embarrassed to tell people when they would ask me how school was and if I was happy it was almost over. Having to explain the story over and over again just kept the feelings strong. I finally seeked therapy and have gained a new perspective on the situation. My heart is in nursing. I know it’s my calling and I know now that’s what has hurt my heart so badly about this. I’m now considering starting over and applying to another school and I’m wondering if anyone could share their story with me if they have a similar story with a successful ending. I would love to hear the positivity! Thank you for reading!