Dismissal

Academic dismissal is the discontinuance of the student from the nursing program. This can be immediate, pursuant to, or after failure to satisfactorily complete a probationary period depending on the act. Failure (D or F) in a nursing course is an automatic academic dismissal from the program. Students receiving a grade of less than “C” in a nursing course may, if readmission is approved, repeat that course one time. Students who receive a grade of “D or F” in two nursing courses or in the same nursing course two times, will be academically dismissed from the program without consideration for readmission.

Other reasons for dismissal include but are not limited to:

Unprofessional conduct or any act derogatory to the morals or standing of those engaged in nursing as a profession.
Negligent act or irresponsibility which may result in serious or potentially serious harm to the patient.
Illegal use or possession of drugs or controlled substances that are known to have mind-altering effects upon the human body, or that impair one’s ability to safely perform.
Inappropriate use of drugs and alcohol.
Conviction of a crime.
Guilty of fraud, deceit, or omission of information that could affect the application process in gaining admission into the Associate Degree Program.
Breach of confidentiality or patient information.
Any of the probationary items on which a student does not show immediate and sustained improvement.
Academic dishonesty.

Students who have been dismissed for the above stated reasons will be dismissed from the Associate Degree Nursing program and may be dismissed from other programs in the Division of Health Sciences at Moberly Area Community College without consideration for readmission.

Recommendation for dismissal will be made to the Director of Nursing and/or Dean of Health Sciences by the Associate Degree Nursing faculty. The student may appeal any action under the due process of the institution.