Probation

Probation is the status given to a student during which time deficiencies must be removed or corrected. Probation is warranted by, but not limited to, the following:

Clinical action which may be dangerous to patient welfare
Non-professional conduct – includes, but is not limited to, the following:
1. Inappropriate verbal and/or nonverbal behavior
2. Failure to maintain patient confidentiality
3. Failure to stay within the boundaries of clinical practice for a student enrolled in a Practical Nursing program
4. Dishonesty, prevarication, or falsifying information related to any aspect of the Practical Nursing program.
5. Disruptive classroom behavior that inhibits the learning process
Violation of written or oral instructions
Continued negligence or lack of responsibility
Recurrent absenteeism and tardiness
Academic Dishonesty for first offense; however grievous the incident(s) could result in additional sanctions

Recommendation for probation will be made by the faculty, Coordinator, and Director of Nursing to the Dean of Health Sciences. If a student fails to show immediate and sustained improvement, dismissal from the program will follow.