What can I do besides nursing?

Guest219794 · Jun 29, 2018

They made a mistake but corrected it. However, they're saying she should have never done anything because of Bio 101. That's like a core class and pre-req before certain nursing classes. I'm at a loss as to how that even happened. There's failure on several levels, not a clerical error on the school's part.
And wait, you graduated but never received a diploma and didn't notice for months or did you not care as long as you took the NCLEX it didn't matter (LOL)?

They are not saying "she should have never done anything because of Bio 101".

They are saying that she met all of the academic requirements for graduation. In fact, that is exactly what they told the BON. They also told the BON she met all the administrative requirements for graduation. And, she may well have- it sounds like somebody may have incorrectly filed something.

Even if she had made the small mistake of missing a payment or an application, that is minutely trivial compared to the massive error on the part of the school. It would make far more sense to suspend the school's accreditation, then require them to jump through a hoop that was not in existence when they began operations.

As far as laughing out loud at her not keeping track of her diploma, thinking that what mattered was having a nursing license- I probably got a diploma, but could not swear to that. It's not up on my wall. I considered most of my nursing education a two year hazing process, and extracted as much education out of it as possible. For all I know, I cold be in the exact same boat as the OP.

OP- in answer to your question: Plenty of directions you could take, But, if you want a decent paying job in health care, you probably need Bio 101, or something similar, There isn't much to do in the field in which all the courses are easier than Bio 101.

On the other hand, you could just leave the medical field and train to do whatever you want, assuming you have the luxury of either going back to school, or taking a drastic pay cut. You could be a teacher, or a welder, or a raft guide, or a school bus driver, or a lawyer....

Regardless of why, or how many times you failed this course, it is your next step. And, yes, it is unfair and illogical that this is required of you. Pass the course. Get your license. Once you have your license back, you are in control. Then see if you want to take the school bus driving course or apply to law school.

ComeTogether, LPN · Jun 29, 2018

Would they let you take the LPN boards?

broughden · Jun 29, 2018

Thank you I did retake it and failed the class. I took it online and was under so much stress I did not pass. Image working 7 years at your dream job and having it taken away. It was not a requirement when I graduated. They state I owed a balance first then said I did not feel out paper.

You are obviously a smart woman. You passed the nursing classes. You passed the NCLEX.

Have you considered hiring a tutor? Assuming, based on this email, that you failed BIO101 twice now, are you eligible to retake it a third time? Maybe hire a tutor?

I simply dont understand. I'd be doing everything I could to regain my license.

NurseBlaq · Jun 29, 2018

They are not saying "she should have never done anything because of Bio 101".
They are saying that she met all of the academic requirements for graduation. In fact, that is exactly what they told the BON. They also told the BON she met all the administrative requirements for graduation. And, she may well have- it sounds like somebody may have incorrectly filed something.
Even if she had made the small mistake of missing a payment or an application, that is minutely trivial compared to the massive error on the part of the school. It would make far more sense to suspend the school's accreditation, then require them to jump through a hoop that was not in existence when they began operations.
As far as laughing out loud at her not keeping track of her diploma, thinking that what mattered was having a nursing license- I probably got a diploma, but could not swear to that. It's not up on my wall. I considered most of my nursing education a two year hazing process, and extracted as much education out of it as possible. For all I know, I cold be in the exact same boat as the OP.
OP- in answer to your question: Plenty of directions you could take, But, if you want a decent paying job in health care, you probably need Bio 101, or something similar, There isn't much to do in the field in which all the courses are easier than Bio 101.
On the other hand, you could just leave the medical field and train to do whatever you want, assuming you have the luxury of either going back to school, or taking a drastic pay cut. You could be a teacher, or a welder, or a raft guide, or a school bus driver, or a lawyer....
Regardless of why, or how many times you failed this course, it is your next step. And, yes, it is unfair and illogical that this is required of you. Pass the course. Get your license. Once you have your license back, you are in control. Then see if you want to take the school bus driving course or apply to law school.

I wasn't LOL @ the OP. I was asking a question in that paragraph and laughing at the person's response I quoted on that post.

Aunt Slappy · Jun 30, 2018

I'm sorry but...... How can you be a nurse with 7 years experience and fail BIO 101?!

Jun 30, 2018

I used to teach biology 101. If that's all you need to take, it is my opinion that you should just retake it and do what you need to do in order to get your license reinstated. General biology is very easy and elementary compared to the more indept courses you took even at an ADN level.

Probably not the advice you're looking for, sorry.

Another option you can do is work as a CNA or PCA (patient care associate). But as an educated nurse with ICU experience, this might seem like a huge drag for you.

I'm sorry about that you're going through this with your license. Good luck

petitenurseJ · Jun 30, 2018

I would just like to say that, I hope you get your license back. 8 years of working is pretty long just to get it taken away bc your school said you didn't graduate. & not like you made a huge medical error costing your career.

Bless~

Jun 30, 2018

I used to teach biology 101. If that's all you need to take, it is my opinion that you should just retake it and do what you need to do in order to get your license reinstated. General biology is very easy and elementary compared to the more indept courses you took even at an ADN level.
Probably not the advice you're looking for, sorry.
Another option you can do is work as a CNA or PCA (patient care associate). But as an educated nurse with ICU experience, this might seem like a huge drag for you.
I'm sorry about that you're going through this with your license. Good luck

I just realized that there are posts beyond the first page...

Did you retake bio101 as a summer course? I suggest retaking it as a fall course. It's too fast paced in the summer for majority of people, in my opinion. Seek out decent professors from your college at ratemyprofessor.com and retake Bio101 in the Fall with that prof.

CelticGoddess, BSN, RN · Jun 30, 2018

I am assuming this is someone faking or a troll.
If its not, then its been two years, according to news reports. Why didnt you just retake the failed class and move on?

No, it's real. I remember seeing the story on the news

KrCmommy522, BSN, RN · Jun 30, 2018

This seems like it's the schools mistake. I agree with the poster who says the schools accreditation should be taken away and THEY should be jumping through hoops NOT the OP. When the OP should have graduated Bio 101 was NOT a requirement. It seems silly to work for so long as a nurse then go to renew your license and find out that you didn't technically graduate because the school didn't notify you that you owed money. If BIO 101 wasn't required when you completed your education, then you shouldn't be required to do it now. It was the SCHOOL who made the error.

On the other hand, the year before I graduated we had to complete a form that went to our advisor. The advisor then went over EVERYTHING to ensure that we were not missing anything that would come up later and keep us from graduating. When I first enrolled at the school, I was coming from a school getting my medical assistants degree. They said my A&P 1&2 transferred over from my old school. My first semester I was talking to some other students that came from my old school and they said their A&P 1&2 did NOT transfer over. So, I was confused and went to my advisor. She said to me, and I quote, "Don't rock the boat. If you paperwork says it transferred over then it did." So, I left it at that. That advisor ended up leaving due to personal reasons and a new one took over. When I submitted my form stating I was to be graduating and the new one looked over everything she said I hadn't taken A&P 1&2. I said no, it transferred over. She said it shouldn't have and I have changed that on her paperwork and now you need to take both this summer in order to graduate. I was like woah!! First of all, you can just change the paperwork like that? Second of all, I'm about to graduate, I've done my nursing courses, now I'm supposed to go backwards and find time to do these 2 courses in 1 summer semester? But, I wasn't gonna let it get in my way, so I sucked it up and did it. Fortunately, I ended up with a GREAT professor who thought it was pretty silly to have me back in A&P when I've already done all my nursing courses. AND they had the courses set up so it had to do A&P 2 first THEN A&P 1 so it made it even sillier. But it worked out and I graduated.

My point in all that is. The school told the BON you could sit for the NCLEX. In doing that, they said you completed the requirements. THEY missed something and told the BON you were all set and could sit for the NCLEX so that's the schools fault. The article says, "In 2009, Tri-County Technical College sent the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation a certificate of endorsement for ****, which confirmed **** had completed all nursing program requirements at the college." They said themselves you COMPLETED ALL NURSING PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AT THAT COLLEGE. Now, to have you jump through hoops years later because they messed up is ridiculous!! I would be getting a lawyer. I would also just see if the board would let you retake the BIO course, get a tutor if necessary, pass the course, and get your license. I would find out if that's an option still. If not, I'd get a lawyer and sue that schools a** off!! But I'd still do that even if you are allowed to retake thr course!!

Good luck!! I'm so sorry you have to deal with this!!!

Mergirlc, MSN, APRN, NP · Jun 30, 2018

I'm sorry but...... How can you be a nurse with 7 years experience and fail BIO 101?!

^^^^^

THIS

A "C" is a passing grade. For a General/Intro to Biology course, one can easily just show up to class, pay attention to the lectures and not do too much else to get a "C." C'mon OP, you can get this done. Yeah, your situation sucks and is unfair, but one Biology class will take you 4 months to complete in a regular semester. You can do this!

LadyT618, MSN, APRN, NP · Jun 30, 2018

This is a very.....no, a VERY unfortunate situation!! It appears that there are "graduation" requirements and there are "curriculum" requirements (those that permit you to sit for the boards). Why are they not one in the same??? This school sounds very shady, especially with this quote from the article, "According to Tri-County Tech officials, this kind of situation is nothing new." Nothing new?? Sounds like it's a joke to them. Love how they also say they don't think it's technicality at all. This is the textbook version of technicality. To not obtain your degree because of an application and accompanying fee but able to sit for boards, which the school said to the BON in essence, "yeah, she's cool to sit down for the NCLEX (figurative thumbs up)." Its like the evidence obtained from a search of a perp's apartment is thrown out because the judge didn't date the search warrant. Come on man!! Lawyer up girl!!! See if there are more folks like you out there and file a class action lawsuit. This is INSANITY!!!