The University of Michigan School of Nursing is a prestigious nursing school in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is part of the University of Michigan and is one of the top ten nursing schools nationwide. As part of this institution, you can benefit from skilled instructors and UM Nursing's history in the short and long term, personally and professionally. But you are also responsible for maintaining the school's academic and professional standards to stay enrolled and graduate on time. Since UM is also one of the more selective nursing schools, avoiding sanctions is essential to a solid career and reputation.
In some cases, you may do your best and make a mistake that leads to sanctions. The more severe they are, the less likely you will graduate on time. And in some cases, you may not graduate if you receive an expulsion.
Being a nursing student is an exciting experience, but it is not a walk in the park. Some phases of your training are stressful and come with great responsibility. If you face sanctions, you may have notations on your transcript that impact your career trajectory. In other cases, the reputation damage can be consequential enough to end your plans altogether as a consequence of an expulsion. With so much that can go wrong – and all that is at stake, don't wait until it's too late to take action. Call the Student Defense Team at 888-535-3686 or send a message if you face sanctions that can upend your future.
Behavioral and Academic Standards
UM Nursing Students must abide by the procedures and policies outlined in the School of Nursing Handbook. Since the institution must maintain a good reputation, it enforces a strict code of conduct. It expects academic proficiency that aligns with its standards. This institution trains highly skilled nursing professionals at all levels of education. As a result, professionalism and behavioral standards are core components of the handbook. Professional and ethical behavior, however, are not enough to graduate from UM Nursing. You must also keep up with your peers and the nursing program requirements to stay enrolled. Your instructors understand that you may make mistakes in some instances. However, some mistakes have significantly greater repercussions, especially if they are significant violations. With all that could go wrong, the guidance of the Student Defense Team at the Lento Law Firm can make a difference in your case outcome.
Student Conduct and Professionalism
According to the undergraduate Student Handbook, UM Nursing expects behaviors that demonstrate professionalism, such as altruism, excellence, caring, and accountability. Expected behaviors include communication, self-awareness, self-care, responsible learning, and professional image. The handbook mentions professionalism extensively in the handbook, implying that it enforces strict measures if students violate these standards. Students must avoid academic violations such as cheating, plagiarism, and falsification. Moreover, they must demonstrate acceptable behavior and build on their personal qualities. If they don't, their behavior may affect the care of patients and their ability to function as part of a team. This constitutes a safety concern, and nursing students may not progress if they cannot maintain the behavioral and social attributes listed in the handbook.
Adjudication and Sanctions
The handbook outlines UM Nursing's grievance process. The Committee on Academic Admissions and Scholastic Standing is responsible for administering the process and recommending sanctions. CAASS has the authority to administer discipline and grant or deny requests for waivers and modification of policies. For academic issues, once CAASS decides on a sanction, they mail students their decision and conditions for progression. Students may petition that they were under extenuating circumstances that, among other conditions, adversely affected their performance. These must be severe and exceptional, unforeseen or unavoidable, close to the time a student can demonstrate that circumstances impacted their performance.
For other matters, such as professionalism and behavioral concerns, students must attend a hearing overseen by the CAASS hearing panel. The hearing proceeds with the parties making a statement and presenting information for the panel to review. Students may have a personal advisor present. However, they take on an observer role and cannot actively participate in the proceedings.
Once the hearing ends, the panel recommends disciplinary sanctions that include:
- An educational project or school service
- A formal reprimand
- A grade change or additional coursework
- Placement on disciplinary probation and experiencing a loss of privileges
- A transcript notation
- Withholding a degree
- Suspension from the program for a specified or unspecified period
- Expulsion permanently noted on the student's transcript, including the reason for expulsion
- Rescinding a degree
Academic sanctions at UM Nursing include:
- Placement of an “Action Pending” status if a student's academic record is incomplete
- An academic warning if the student has a less than 2.0 GPS
- A continued academic warning if the student's lack of progress continues into the next semester
- Placement on Probation
- Ineligibility to register in the School of Nursing
Avoiding sanctions is essential to your progress, as they can adversely impact your future. If you learn of a potential report against you or an upcoming hearing process, don't wait to take action. The Student Defense Team helps guide you through every step of the process.
Hiring a Student Defense Team
Being a nursing student at UM Nursing is an exciting experience that comes with significant professional opportunities after graduation. But an allegation of a violation may lead to sanctions that can upend your dreams. When your reputation and degree are on the line, you need the Student Defense Team at the Lento Law Firm.
The Student Defense Team has years of experience working with nursing students nationwide accused of academic or professional issues. With their knowledge, dedication, and passion for justice, the team guides you through the process, boosting your confidence. By working with the team, you have a shoulder to rely on and an ally by your side when facing a stressful adjudication process.
If you or someone in your family face accusations at UM Nursing, don't delay in taking action. Call the Student Defense Team at the Lento Law Firm at 888-535-3686 or inquire here for more information.
