Readmission Policy

Students who have been academically dismissed or have withdrawn from the nursing program may apply for readmission under the following conditions:

1. Academically dismissed students must wait one semester (including summer) before reapplying.
2. Eligibility for readmission depends on the ability to complete program requirements within six years.
3. The Admission Committee will review applications no more than twice. After two unsuccessful applications, students become ineligible for readmission.
4. Applicants must review and meet technical standards, with or without accommodations.
5. Readmission is limited to once per student.
6. Students repeating a clinical nursing course must retake both theory and clinical components.
7. Readmitted students must meet the following course progression requirements:
• Pass all previously failed or withdrawn LCN courses with 77% or higher.
• Pass N311: Foundations of Professional Practice with 85% or higher.
• Cannot withdraw from or fail any previously enrolled course.
8. Readmitted students may withdraw from one new course. All other coursework must be passed with 77% or higher (85% for N311), adhering to the Student Academic Progression (SAP) policy.
9. Students must meet graduation requirements at the time of graduation.

Note: Military students who withdraw due to service obligations are exempt from this policy.

Readmission Criteria

Applicants for readmission must meet the following criteria:
1. Minimum cumulative LCN GPA of 2.00 on a 4.0 scale (excludes students who did not complete the first semester).
2. Compliance with Student Academic Progression Policy standards for enrollment and graduation eligibility
3. Documented remediation strategies for future success.
4. Application within two calendar years of leaving the College

Steps for Readmission

The following items will be required when applying for readmission:
1. Completed readmission application form.
2. Letter to the Admissions Committee requesting readmission, addressing:
a. Reasons for dismissal or withdrawal
b. Personal behaviors and external factors to dismissal or withdrawal
c. Reflection on previous academic improvement plans
d. Preparation during absence, such as:
• Healthcare work experience
• Coursework to improve weak areas
• Resolution of personal issues affecting performance
• Development of a detailed action plan
e. Detailed plan for implementing changes to promote success
3. Signed confidentiality waiver form.
4. $100 non-refundable readmission fee (subject to change).
5. Successful completion of progressive re-admittance testing.
a. Dosage calculation exam
b. Concept map-care plan competency
c. Skill competency check-off
d. Comprehensive examination
6. Attendance at a formal interview.

The Admission Committee will email interview dates. Students are responsible for providing current contact information.
Readmission depends on clinical space availability. Applicants may be deferred if space is limited. Readmission is not guaranteed, and the Readmission Committee's decision is final.
Readmission approval is considered an appeal approval for Federal/State student aid regarding Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) status.
Readmitted students must update their criminal background check and drug screen by the due date of their health records. Requirements will be provided, along with the committee's decision.
Students needing access to their records (e.g., Academic Improvement Plans) for the readmission process should contact the Registrar.

Transfer Credit from Lakeview College of Nursing

The acceptance of credits from Lakeview College of Nursing by other institutions is subject to the receiving institution's policies. Lakeview College of Nursing cannot guarantee:
1. Acceptance of transfer credits
2. Equivalency of transferred credits
Students planning to transfer should consult the receiving institution's transfer policies.