School of Nursing
Nursing Student Handbook
Progression Policies
Readmission
Appeal and Readmission Process
The following process applies to students from both the Basic Licensure Track and RN-BSN Track of the BSN program and must be taken by students seeking appeal and readmission to the nursing program:
- Any appeal of program probation or dismissal must be presented in writing to the Dean. Students will be notified of the decision in writing and may further appeal according to the University's 'Academic Appeal' policy, refer to the Clayton State University Student Handbook.
- Students who have been placed on program probation may petition for readmission following a minimum of one semester out of the program. Readmission is not automatic. The Admissions and Progression Committee will review all students seeking readmission. The readmission decision will be based on the judgment of the program faculty concerning the student’s likelihood of academic success and willingness and ability to meet reasonable conditions. Students will be notified in writing.
- Students may be readmitted to the program following dismissal, if there is clear and convincing evidence that the circumstances that led to the dismissal have substantially changed. Readmission following program dismissal may be granted upon recommendation of the faulty and approval by the Dean and Vice President for Academic Affairs.
- A student may be readmitted following program probation or dismissal only once. This policy includes probation or dismissal from another institution.
- Returning students will be required to validate clinical skills by demonstrating competency in written and performance check offs. Failure to perform satisfactorily will be grounds to disqualify readmission.
- Returning students who have been out of the program for more than one year must complete the short application form and submit a written request to return to the BSN program. The Admission and Progression Committee will review all students applying for readmission. The student may be required to audit or repeat clinical course(s) to ensure clinical competency.
Time Limitation Policy
Students are expected to progress in the nursing major in a timely fashion. All students are required to finish all coursework for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree within seven years of matriculation. Extensions are rarely granted and require a written request from the student which may only be approved by the Dean for the School of Nursing.
- All required upper division nursing courses must be completed within five years of matriculation into the clinical nursing courses. To determine the status of academic credit taken greater than five years ago, the Admission and Progression Committee must evaluate the course for credit.
- Students re-entering the BSN program must be able to demonstrate competency in the nursing courses previously completed in the event that the course has been changed as to content and/or the course was taken over five years earlier. This competency may be demonstrated by successful completion of the final exam (theory and applicable lab) and/or demonstrating appropriate skills and/or provision of care (clinical courses).