Managing Nursing Student Challenges at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing
New York University hosts a wide range of top-tier academic programs. Its nursing program, the Rory Meyers College of Nursing, is no exception. Just getting into this prestigious program is an accomplishment. It's such an accomplishment, in fact, that it can make it easy to feel that actually being in the program itself is smooth sailing.
Of course, that's not the case. Nursing school is incredibly taxing. It's not uncommon for even ambitious, bright students to find themselves falling behind or encountering unexpected obstacles. Whether you're facing academic underperformance, allegations of misconduct, or other types of concerns, you need to know that you can (and should) take action to overcome these challenges. If you act quickly and retain the services of the Student Defense Team at the Lento Law Firm, mitigating these issues should be achievable — and you should be able to navigate the rest of your nursing career with confidence.
Upholding Nursing Excellence at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing: Your School's Expectations
If you attend the NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing, your school has high expectations of you.
According to the NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing code of ethical conduct, nursing students are seen as dual ambassadors — representing not only the College but also the broader sphere of the nursing profession.
To make sure that its students meet that high standard and to foster an atmosphere of collegial trust and academic excellence, the College of Nursing has established several values that it expects all students to embrace.
For example, the NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing expects that students:
- Are honest in their academic pursuits
- Progress academically in a timely manner
- Exhibit professionalism, both in the classroom and in clinical settings
- Respect their professors and peers
- Refrain from exhibiting dangerous or disrespectful behaviors on campus
If any nursing student does not conduct themselves with professionalism (or fails to keep up academically, or is allegedly responsible for misconduct like plagiarism or cheating), the College of Nursing may decide to take action to learn more about a potential violation or recommend sanctions, if the parties involved are proven responsible.
What Happens After an Alleged Violation at the NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing?
If the NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing administration becomes aware of a potential violation, usually as the result of a complaint filed by a member of the faculty, a college staff member, or a fellow nursing student, the administration will first take some time to perform an initial assessment of the allegation.
If the administration decides that it wants to learn more, the administration may initiate some version of the following sequence of events:
- An informal meeting with the student or students involved
- A more formal investigation into the alleged event
- A formal hearing to review and discuss the evidence uncovered in the investigation
- A brief period of time after the hearing for the school to determine responsibility
- A formal decision announced by the school
- A formal announcement of sanctions from the school
This can happen more quickly than you may think. If you learn that your school is investigating you because of an alleged violation, you need to act quickly. It's very important that you avoid any type of sanction that could unfairly impact your future.
What Sanctions Do NYU Nursing Students Risk After Alleged Violations?
Depending on the seriousness of the violation, there are several types of consequences the school could, in theory, recommend.
For example, a quick glance at your school's code of conduct reveals that the administration could recommend anything from a written warning to expulsion, with many options of varying severity in between.
By far, the most common type of sanction is exclusionary discipline, or a suspension or expulsion. Don't discount these! Suspensions are very easy to see on a student's transcript (they leave a gap), and it can be extremely difficult to go back to any school after getting expelled. It's far better to avoid these types of discipline whenever possible.
NYU Rory Meyers' Procedure for Disputed Sanctions
Fortunately, if you do not agree with a decision that your school makes or believe the administration has recommended too severe a sanction, you may be able to file an appeal.
At the NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing, the appeals process includes:
- Submitting a detailed, persuasive appeal that contains solid grounds challenging the decision or recommended sanction to the Dean of Student Affairs
- Waiting for the administration to review the updated information
- Assessing whether the administration's revised recommendations are more satisfactory
The Student Defense Team at the Lento Law Firm has years of experience helping nursing students nationwide and in New York determine their best possible way forward after unhelpful administrative decisions. Our team can assess your situation and help you file an appeal or take other steps, such as direct negotiations with your school's Office of General Counsel, to help you achieve a favorable outcome.
Need Help Advocating for Your Rights at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing? Call the Lento Law Firm
If you're facing a potential suspension or dismissal from the NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing, it's time to take fast action to protect your status as a student and your future as a nurse. You can't assume that your school's administration will simply uncover the truth. You can't assume that you can just shake off the adverse effects of a suspension. And you definitely shouldn't assume that what you're facing isn't a big deal.
It is. Fortunately, our team is ready to help ensure that you are ready to take the most strategic steps possible to protect your reputation, schooling, and career. Don't let accusations jeopardize your hard-won progress. Reach out to the Lento Law Firm now at 888.535.3686, or alternatively, you can fill out this brief online form to send us the details of your case.
