Tips on transfering/reapplying from failed RN to another

[wishingupon]

So, I was in an ADN program (2 years at a CC) and failed a class due to unfair treatment. Professor singled me out and clearly had favorites. I ended up failing still and didn't want to go down without a fight. I tried everything to appeal and it didn't work. This was the worse experience that I have ever been through and because of this fail, my record is now tarnished. Thing is...my prereqs are from ANOTHER CC (NOT from the CC of my nursing program), so if I reapply to other schools and NOT send in my transcripts from the CC I went to nursing school for, would the possible-future-programs find out about my history in another program? Another issue is that some applications asks, "Have you previously attended a nursing program?" I realized how competitive it is now to get in another program and showing my fail would hinder my acceptance.

I also read other posts here and someone posted that "basically you can't tell" and another posts where someone responded with "dont ask dont tell," but what do I put down if the application is asking for previous attendance in another program?

[caliotter3]

You are the one who has to make the decision on what to do. People have posted that they got away with starting over. Fine. I think I read where one person said they were caught. It is a chance you have to take, so you have to think it over and decide for yourself. I know what I would do in your situation, but my decision might not be the right decision for you. Good luck.

[OpenHeartLPN]

If you truly don't mind starting nursing over, IMO it is best to give the next school your transcripts. Make a note on your application that you failed a single class for personal reasons and if they have any questions about it to call you. If they need more information (unlikely) tell them you would like to speak to them about it in-person, make the interview and explain your situation. Be extremely careful here, if you blame your prof., even if it is truly their fault. You have a greater chance of not being accepted if you do. IMO you should simply state you had a personal problem that affected your grade (Nobody wants to take someone that may put their job in danger with a history of complaints of unfair treatment).

Best case scenario- your new program will sympathize with you, you will have your foot in the door, and they may even give you the opportunity to test out of some classes.

Middle case scenario- you don't get any empathy, but you still are recognized more than other applicants, and have a slim chance of testing through classes.

Worst case scenario- you don't get looked at all.

Good Luck!

[latebloomer74, LPN]

Plead the 5th, lol. But really it's up to you. Only you can make the decision whether to tell them or not. Hope you get into a good nursing school soon. Best of luck:)