Dismissal
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.
Dismissal is warranted by, but not limited to, the following:
- Nonprofessional conduct or any act derogatory to the morals or standing of those engaged in the care of the sick
- Negligent act or irresponsibility which may result in serious or potentially serious harm to the patient
- Illegal use and/or possession of drugs or controlled substances that are known to have mind- altering or function-altering effects upon the human body or that impairs one's ability to safely perform
- Inappropriate use of drugs or alcohol
- Conviction of a crime
- Guilty of fraud, deceit, misrepresentation or omission of information that could affect the application process in gaining admission into the Practical Nursing program
- Breach of confidentiality of patient information
- Academic dishonesty
- Any of the probationary items on which a student does not show immediate and sustained improvement
Students who have been dismissed from the Practical Nursing program may not be eligible for admission into other Health Sciences Programs at Moberly Area Community College.
Recommendation for dismissal will be made to the Director of Nursing by the Practical Nursing Faculty and Coordinator. The student may appeal an action under the due process of the institution.