The Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing (FPB Nursing) is a historic nursing school established in 1898 in Cleveland, Ohio. Formerly Lakeside Hospital Training School for Nursing, the school is part of Case Western Reserve University. It offers the BSN, MN, MSN, DNP, and PhD programs, including dual doctorate DNP/PhD programs. FPB Nursing ranks among the top 20 nursing schools nationwide, with a prestigious reputation and history that opens the door to multiple professional opportunities. But to remain enrolled at FPB Nursing and benefit from your training and experience, you must demonstrate professional behavior and maintain academic progress. Committing violations may lead to issues like attending a hearing and receiving sanctions that disrupt your graduation prospects.
Nursing schools have exacting standards for students since they will work with patients, their families, medical teams, and physicians. Although mistakes are a normal part of the learning process, some have heavier repercussions depending on their severity. If you face accusations of misconduct or academic issues, take action quickly before suffering potential consequences, like suspension or dismissal. Don't wait until you can no longer take action – contact the Student Defense Team at the Lento Law Firm or call now for a transparent consultation at 888-535-3686.
Behavioral and Academic Standards
As a future nursing student, you will work with people, and their comfort and lives may depend on your actions. To ensure that you have the proper training and standards to be in a position of public trust, FPB Nursing enforces behavioral and academic standards to shape your personality and knowledge. If you lack professionalism and engage in academic misconduct, you risk sanctions and possible dismissal from the program. Maintaining proper academic progress is also essential to remain enrolled. If you cannot maintain consistent progress, you risk placement on probation. Continued lack of performance leads to dismissal, forcing you to start over in another program and face a more rigid selection process due to your transcript. Sometimes, however, you may face extenuating circumstances or act in a manner unlike your usual self. Working with the Student Defense Team at the Lento Law Firm guides you through the process and helps increase the chances of a better outcome.
Student Conduct and Professionalism
Top nursing schools like FPB Nursing have extensive regulations and expectations to maintain a level standard for all students. An accusation of giving yourself an unfair advantage over others comes with consequences, disrupting your path and costing you time, money, and reputation damage. According to the Code of Conduct, students must adhere to the expectations listed in the handbook and maintain appropriate behavior, avoiding:
- Engaging in any form of abuse or unprofessional conduct with patients
- Habitually use of controlled substances
- Violating course rules, assisting others, or receiving unauthorized assistance during an academic activity
- Plagiarizing
- Falsification of records or fabricating documents
- Acting as a substitute or using someone else as a substitute during an exam
- Altering university records or grades in any format
- Placing other students at a disadvantage by removing material or deleting information
- Engaging in scientific misconduct
Students who violate any of these expectations face a hearing and possible sanctions. If you learn of a possible allegation against you, contacting the Student Defense Team helps reduce the pressure and confusion that comes with a hearing. The team is by your side from the start, helping decrease the stress and focusing on a solid defense strategy.
Adjudication Process and Sanctions
Any person who believes that a nursing student committed a violation may send a report to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs or the Office of Research Administration (ORA). ORA investigates after receiving the report and determines whether the matter requires escalation to a hearing. The Academic Integrity Board oversees the hearing process and hears statements from the student and the accuser, examining evidence related to the case. Once the hearing ends, the Academic Integrity Board convenes and suggests a sanction. The severity of the sanction depends on the violation level listed in the handbook. These include:
- Withholding credit for an assignment
- Failure of the course
- Disciplinary probation
- Suspension from the university for one month
- Permanent expulsion from the university
- Any other action the board deems appropriate
Sanctions negatively affect your future, reputation, and career trajectory. With a suspension or expulsion on your permanent record, admissions officers are likelier to pass over your application. Even if you find another nursing program, you cannot pick up where you left off and must start from square one. Your reputation also takes a hit, as future hiring managers may ask you about the expulsion on your transcript during an interview. With so much at stake and the severe consequences you face, every moment can impact your future. Working with the Student Defense Team at the Lento Law Firm helps you navigate the case and proceedings with more confidence.
Hiring a Student Defense Team
As a student at FPB Nursing, you faced numerous challenges to enroll in such a highly competitive nursing school. However, due to the pressure to succeed, the constant stress, and the responsibilities that you may have outside of nursing school, you may commit an action that you regret or have a lapse in judgment. Regardless of the violation's severity, you still deserve a chance to fight back against allegations that can ruin your future.
The Student Defense Team at the Lento Law Firm has years of experience working with nursing students nationwide. With their experience, knowledge, and passion for justice, you can rest easier knowing that a team of dedicated allies is by your side.
Making a mistake should not end your dreams of becoming a nurse and ruin your chances of graduation. If you or someone you love face allegations of academic misconduct, lack of professionalism, or behavioral issues, take action today. Contact the Student Defense Team at the Lento Law Firm or call now at 888-535-3686 for a discreet consultation.
