The student may apply to the Dean regarding admission to the clinical setting and the Dean shall have the discretion to regarding-admit if in the Dean's opinion the threat to patient safety is eliminated. For students reapplying to the School of Nursing who have been previously enrolled in a nursing program, past experience in course work and clinical work will be evaluated for readmission. The School of Nursing specifically reserves the right to reject any applicant. These appeal procedures are developed to resolve conflicts at the lowest possible level. Grades may not be appealed.
Students follow each level of appeal in the order outlined below.
A record of the consultation shall be summarized by the faculty member and maintained in the student's file. The faculty member shall inform the student in writing of his or her decision regarding the appeal within 10 working days. The second level of appeal is made to the Director of the Graduate Program. The appeal must be in writing and must follow consultation with the faculty member, as specified above, within 30 working days of the faculty member's decision. The Director of the Graduate Program will respond to a student's appeal in writing within 10 working days.