A student who has failed or withdrawn from a Nursing course may petition for reinstatement according to the procedures and subject to the conditions and limitations which follow. The Nursing Reinstatement Committee will act on all requests which are properly submitted. Each student is reviewed on an individual basis. Reinstatement is a privilege, not a right. Therefore, a petition for reinstatement does not guarantee reinstatement.
1. An individual who wishes to be considered for reinstatement to the
Nursing Program must petition the Nursing Reinstatement Committee
in writing. The petition forms for this purpose are available in the Nursing
Department office. The petition, which must be completed and returned
to the Nursing Department, incorporates the following:
Nursing Program must petition the Nursing Reinstatement Committee
in writing. The petition forms for this purpose are available in the Nursing
Department office. The petition, which must be completed and returned
to the Nursing Department, incorporates the following:
a. Date of the reinstatement request
b. Last nursing course completed.
b. Last nursing course completed.
c. Statement of the cause of non-continuance in the Nursing Program.
(Identification of the probable factors or reasons which had a bearing
on the non-continuance).
(Identification of the probable factors or reasons which had a bearing
on the non-continuance).
d . Outline or identification of the steps taken to correct the cause of
non-continuance.
e. Statement of the reasons why the petitioner should be reinstated
into the Nursing Program.
f. Any other information which the petitioner wishes the Reinstatement
Committee to consider.
non-continuance.
e. Statement of the reasons why the petitioner should be reinstated
into the Nursing Program.
f. Any other information which the petitioner wishes the Reinstatement
Committee to consider.
2. Reinstatement to the Nursing Program may be unconditional,
or depending on the circumstances, may be subject to the petitioner
meeting certain conditions, as specified by the Nursing
Reinstatement Committee. Upon notification of conditions from the
Reinstatement Committee, the student must make an appointment
with an Academic Advisor to establish an Action Plan to meet the
conditions. All conditions would be for the purpose of promoting a
positive learning environment and successful outcomes as the petitioner
reenters the Nursing Program. Such conditions could include, but are
not necessarily limited to, the following:
or depending on the circumstances, may be subject to the petitioner
meeting certain conditions, as specified by the Nursing
Reinstatement Committee. Upon notification of conditions from the
Reinstatement Committee, the student must make an appointment
with an Academic Advisor to establish an Action Plan to meet the
conditions. All conditions would be for the purpose of promoting a
positive learning environment and successful outcomes as the petitioner
reenters the Nursing Program. Such conditions could include, but are
not necessarily limited to, the following:
a. Successfully completing designated courses related to
professional development, pathophysiology, test taking skills,
nursing skills review, communication,dosage calculation, and/or
others as specified by the Reinstatement Committee.
b. Reviewing course specific materials in the Library.
professional development, pathophysiology, test taking skills,
nursing skills review, communication,dosage calculation, and/or
others as specified by the Reinstatement Committee.
b. Reviewing course specific materials in the Library.
c. Practicing technical skills in the Nursing Learning Laboratory.
d. Repeating or auditing the last successful NSG course completed.
e. Retaking biological or physical science or math courses completed
more than five (5) years preceding the date of reinstatement, or
nursing course completed more than three (3) years preceding the
date of reinstatement.
more than five (5) years preceding the date of reinstatement, or
nursing course completed more than three (3) years preceding the
date of reinstatement.
3. Each petition for reinstatement is reviewed and approved/not
approved by the Nursing Reinstatement Committee, which meets
during Fall, Winter, and Spring Quarters. Personal interviews may be
requested by the student or the Reinstatement Committee. Students
will be notified in writing of the Committee’s decision.
approved by the Nursing Reinstatement Committee, which meets
during Fall, Winter, and Spring Quarters. Personal interviews may be
requested by the student or the Reinstatement Committee. Students
will be notified in writing of the Committee’s decision.
a. Items reviewed include the student’s petition, the student’s
academic history, recommendation for reinstatement from the
faculty member, clinical performance evaluations, feedback from
clinical agencies, and resolution of personal issues that caused
a non-academic withdrawal.
academic history, recommendation for reinstatement from the
faculty member, clinical performance evaluations, feedback from
clinical agencies, and resolution of personal issues that caused
a non-academic withdrawal.
b. The number of withdrawals and/or failures of NSG courses is
limited to:
· One (1) withdrawal from or failure of each of the nonclinical
NSG courses (NSG 120, 121, 123). The student must
successfully complete the course on the second attempt.
limited to:
· One (1) withdrawal from or failure of each of the nonclinical
NSG courses (NSG 120, 121, 123). The student must
successfully complete the course on the second attempt.
· One (1) withdrawal from or failure of two clinical NSG courses.
The student must successfully complete the course on the
second attempt. This applies to 51/2 and 11 week courses.
The student must successfully complete the course on the
second attempt. This applies to 51/2 and 11 week courses.
· The student may apply for reinstatement after the first
unsuccessful attempt.
unsuccessful attempt.
· The student is not eligible for reinstatement after withdrawal
from or failure of more than two clinical courses, or a second
unsuccessful attempt in the same NSG course. This student
will be dismissed from the Program.
· When withdrawal is due to a non-academic reason, the student
may apply for reinstatement and present written validation of
cause, e.g. obituary; statement from doctor, social services,
attorney/courts, employer, armed services; confidential
disclosure statement to the Chairperson of Nursing.
Reinstatement following a validated non-academic withdrawal
would be in addition to the two opportunities identified above.
from or failure of more than two clinical courses, or a second
unsuccessful attempt in the same NSG course. This student
will be dismissed from the Program.
· When withdrawal is due to a non-academic reason, the student
may apply for reinstatement and present written validation of
cause, e.g. obituary; statement from doctor, social services,
attorney/courts, employer, armed services; confidential
disclosure statement to the Chairperson of Nursing.
Reinstatement following a validated non-academic withdrawal
would be in addition to the two opportunities identified above.
c. The student may have three (3) opportunities to successfully
complete each biological science, ALH, and MAT course required
by the Program. The student may withdraw or fail, but must
successfully complete the course on the third attempt.
complete each biological science, ALH, and MAT course required
by the Program. The student may withdraw or fail, but must
successfully complete the course on the third attempt.
· The student must apply for reinstatement into the Nursing
Program only when withdrawal/failure of a BIO, ALH, or MAT
course does not allow the student to complete all courses
in the sequence required in the designated quarter, as
specified on the graduation requirement sheet.
Program only when withdrawal/failure of a BIO, ALH, or MAT
course does not allow the student to complete all courses
in the sequence required in the designated quarter, as
specified on the graduation requirement sheet.
· The student is no longer eligible to enter, continue, or be
reinstated into the Program after a third unsuccessful attempt
and will be dismissed from the Program.
reinstated into the Program after a third unsuccessful attempt
and will be dismissed from the Program.
4. If the student is not eligible for reinstatement and is dismissed from
the Nursing Program, the student has the opportunity to meet with
an academic advisor to discuss career options within the Life and
Health Division or alternative areas of study within Sinclair. A student
who wishes to appeal the decision of the Nursing Reinstatement
Committee should schedule a meeting with the Nursing Department
Chair. A copy of the appeal process is available in the nursing office,
Room 3331.
the Nursing Program, the student has the opportunity to meet with
an academic advisor to discuss career options within the Life and
Health Division or alternative areas of study within Sinclair. A student
who wishes to appeal the decision of the Nursing Reinstatement
Committee should schedule a meeting with the Nursing Department
Chair. A copy of the appeal process is available in the nursing office,
Room 3331.
5. Eligibility for reinstatement does not guarantee reinstatement at a
particular time. A petitioner who is approved for reinstatement will
have his/her name placed on an eligibility list. Re-entry into the Nursing
Program will depend on:
particular time. A petitioner who is approved for reinstatement will
have his/her name placed on an eligibility list. Re-entry into the Nursing
Program will depend on:
a. Date of the receipt of the Reinstatement Petition by the Nursing
Office, which will determine the student’s order of placement on
the eligibility list.
Office, which will determine the student’s order of placement on
the eligibility list.
b. Space available in the required course.
c. Meeting all requirements for continued enrollment in the Nursing
Program, as identified in Section D of this Statement of Policy. If
requirements are not met, the petitioner must correct the
deficiencies. A new eligibility date will be assigned upon notification
to the Nursing Department that the criteria have been met.
Program, as identified in Section D of this Statement of Policy. If
requirements are not met, the petitioner must correct the
deficiencies. A new eligibility date will be assigned upon notification
to the Nursing Department that the criteria have been met.
· Overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.0.
· Minimum grade of “C” in each course required by the
Nursing Program.
Nursing Program.
· Completed, updated health and immunization records.
· Current professional CPR certification.
· Adherence to College and Nursing Program policies as set
forth in student handbooks.
forth in student handbooks.
d. Maintenance of the original family journal, clinical reflection journal,
and portfolio that are up-to-date through the last course completed,
neat and organized. These must be presented to the faculty member
on the first day of the course.
and portfolio that are up-to-date through the last course completed,
neat and organized. These must be presented to the faculty member
on the first day of the course.
6. Students who have been reinstated to the Nursing Program must
meet graduation requirements in place at the time of their reinstatement.
meet graduation requirements in place at the time of their reinstatement.
7. Students who have been dismissed from Sinclair’s Nursing Program for
academic or nonacademic reasons are no longer eligible for reinstatement
into the program. This includes students who were dismissed and then
completed an LPN or health care program either at Sinclair or another institution.
