Readmission to the Practical Nursing Program

Students requesting to return to the program after a leave of absence must request readmission, in writing, to the Director of Medical and Clinical Education.

A student that is dropped from the Practical Nursing program due to academic reasons, attendance or having received a grade less than "C" in any Practical Nursing course will be limited to a ONE-TIME re-entry into the program. In addition to the above statement, a student may repeat only one quarter in the Practical Nursing program curriculum wherein the minimum grade of "C" was not earned.

A student wishing to re-enter the program must understand that readmission is granted on a competitive and space available basis, based on the program's admission criteria, the accreditation agency and clinical capacity. Readmission will be considered only if there are positions available.

Students seeking readmission in order to repeat a course(s) must be readmitted to the program within 12 months from the date of their last completed quarter.

A student desiring to re-enroll in the Practical Nursing program after a leave of absence must follow the following policies and procedures:

• Take a written examination covering materials taught in previously taken coursework. The student MUST make a grade of 75 or better.

• Take a skills test covering competencies in the procedures learned in previously taken coursework. The student MUST make an 85 or better on the skills test.

• The returning student must repeat the last successfully completed clinical rotation. Days/hours of rotation will vary depending on re-entry level. This allows for the student to review before taking on the next level of responsibility.

• The student that has taken a leave of absence greater than one year will need to start over under the new TCSG standards for Practical Nursing ( http://www.dtae.org/teched/standards/pn04.html ).