A student who has failed or withdrawn from a Nursing course may petition for reinstatement according to the procedures and subject to the conditions and limitations which follow.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:
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.
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).
d. Outline or identification of the steps taken to correct the cause of
non-continuance.
Program. (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.
into the Nursing Program.
f. Any other information which the petitioner wishes the Reinstatement
Committee to consider.
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:
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.
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
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.
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.
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 and MAT 109 which is specific to the
nursing curriculum). The student must successfully complete the
course on the second attempt. Mat 109 Proficiency Exam will not
be accepted.
· Withdrawal from or failure of two clinical NSG courses.
(Examples: one withdrawal and one failure, two withdrawals,
or two failures) This applies to 5 1/2 and 11 week
courses.
courses (NSG 120, 121, 123 and MAT 109 which is specific to the
nursing curriculum). The student must successfully complete the
course on the second attempt. Mat 109 Proficiency Exam will not
be accepted.
· Withdrawal from or failure of two clinical NSG courses.
(Examples: one withdrawal and one failure, two withdrawals,
or two failures) This applies to 5 1/2 and 11 week
courses.
· The student may apply for reinstatement after the first unsuccessful
attempt.
attempt.
· The student is not eligible for reinstatement after withdrawal
from or failure of two clinical courses, or a second unsuccessful
attempt in the same NSG course. This student will be dismissed
from the Program.
from or failure of 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.
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 BIO and ALH course required by the Program. The student may
withdraw or fail, but must successfully complete the course on the third
attempt.
each BIO and ALH 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 and ALH, 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.
only when withdrawal/failure of a BIO and ALH, 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.
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 6120.
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 6120.
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:
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.
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.
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.
· Completed, updated health and immunization records.
· Current professional CPR certification.
· Adherence to College and Nursing Program policies as set forth in
student handbooks.
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.
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.
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.
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.
