Student Extended Leaves
Student Return from an Extended Leave
- Returns from an extended leave will be granted on a space available basis.
- All required nursing courses must be completed within a two-year period to qualify for graduation.
- Only one leave, one semester in length will be permitted during the program.
- The student must request reenter into the program by reapplying for the nursing program and attaching a detailed action plan for success.
- The request for reentry must be submitted within one year of the requested leave of absence.
- Any student who has been absent due to surgery, injury, extended physical/mental illness, pregnancy, or maternity delivery must have a physician's release notice signed by his/her physician indicating that he/she may return to clinical practice at full capacity and is able to perform all skills and duties. The physician's notice must be submitted directly from the physician's office to the Donnelly College Director of Nursing, who will notify the appropriate faculty member. The physician's notice will be placed in the student s file.
- Readmission following a leave of absence is not guaranteed. At the director's discretion, the student may be asked to complete competency and/or skills testing with a 90% pass rate or better before being granted readmission.