Vocational Nursing Readmission Policy
Readmission to any nursing course is dependent upon availability of class openings after current class progression; it is not automatic.
- If a student does not successfully complete any nursing course or withdraws from a nursing course with a failing average, the student may apply for readmission to the Nursing Program one time. Failure of any two VNSG courses or withdrawal from any two VNSG course with a failing average grade will result in ineligibility for readmission.
- Students who become ineligible for readmission may reapply after three (3) years to VN or any other DHS programs unless failure was due to a safety issue or unprofessional conduct. Science courses must not be older than five (5) years old.
- Any student who is requesting readmission to a clinical course, or who experiences a “break” from clinical for any reason will be required to provide a “Student Nurse Medical Release Return to Class/Clinical/Lab” form before being allowed to participate in a clinical course. The medical evaluation must take place within the thirty (30) day period immediately prior to the first day of the semester.
- Students must provide current physical, immunization, criminal background and drug screen information.
- Provide proof of physical examination or diagnostic tests as recommended or required to include physicians return to class/clinical documentation after illness, injury, surgery, or pregnancy etc.
- The Vocational Nursing program must be completed within two years of first time enrollment in VNSG 1222 or its equivalent.
Consideration for course readmission of former students is based on the following:
- Faculty/team recommendation
- Academic grade average and clinical evaluation
- Reason(s) for failure, if applicable, or withdrawal
- Resolution of outside extenuating circumstance if applicable
- Completion of remedial work and/or Admissions and Standards Committee requirements.
- An interview with the former student may be recommended by the A&S Committee.
A letter to the VN Admissions and Standards Committee written by applicant that includes:
- Student Name
- Nursing course name(s) and number(s) to which seeking readmission
- Reason(s) for lack of success/progress in the course(s)
- Plan for success if readmitted [Be specific please]
- Semester and year seeking readmission
- Student signature and date
The A&S Committee determines eligibility for readmission and notifies the student in writing.
After an applicant has been accepted for readmission, the student will follow standard DHS admission policies found in the current DHS Student Handbook and this information packet.