Dismissal from the Nursing Program

Reasons for dismissal from the nursing program and for which readmission may not be considered include:

• Excessive class/clinical absences (refer to Nursing Student Handbook);

• Unsatisfactory scholastic performance;

• Pre-licensure/Traditional and LPN-BSN Programs: Earning a grade of C+ or lower in any nursing course;

• RN-BSN Program: Earning a grade of C- or lower in any nursing course or dropping below a 2.0 cumulative grade point average;

• Unprofessional conduct (e.g., breaking patient confidentiality, violating professional boundaries, creating a hostile study environment);

• Failure to maintain up-to-date clinical requirements and comply with or meet the standards established for criminal background checks and the use/abuse of drug substances and drug screening;

• Critical incidents that endanger patient safety.