Nursing school on probation

Hi,

I just found out that the nursing school I plan to attend is on probation. It is rumored that it is because too many students have failed the NCLEX. Does anybody have any experience with something like this? How long does this typically last and do they still teach classes during this probation period? Any help you can give would be great. I feeling a bit anxious since I have been taking pre reqs for this particular program and I don't know how these classes differ from other nursing schools in my area.
I'd start getting info on other schools. Don't tie your lifeboat to a sinking ship.

Quote from Red KryptoniteI'd start getting info on other schools. Don't tie your lifeboat to a sinking ship.

Ok thanks for your help. I'll look into other options. I just wasn't sure if it was serious or just a formality to be on probation.

Nope - very serious. If NCLEX results fall below 80% for a defined period of time (usually one or more semesters) the school is placed on probation. If they do not improve, they are on "warning".... if still no improvement, approval/accreditation (BON/accreditor) is yanked. So - probation is a Yellow light situation. It does not happen as a result of a one-time blip. It's usually indicative of serious systemic issues that need to be corrected.

Don't worry so much about your prereqs. Anatomy is typically anatomy anywhere, and is usually a prereq for most programs. You may not have to make any changes in your prereq schedule at all to meet the specific prereq requirements of a new program.

Five years ago, I completed an LPN-to-ASN degree completion program at a school of questionable repute. About eight months into my attendance, the program had been placed on warning status for a string of low first-time NCLEX pass rates. My class was still able to graduate and take NCLEX; in addition, the program is still operating today.I would not knowingly apply for admission to a nursing program that had been placed on probation or warning status. It is indicative of a substandard nursing education that is failing to sufficiently prepare graduates to pass NCLEX.

I agree with the other posters: pre-reqs are generally similar for every program. Like A&P, psych, etc. Most of those will transfer easily. So will most, if not all, of your general education requirements. Better to have to take an extra pre-req or two than to continue in a program failing to meet the minimum NCLEX pass rate for its graduates. I would start talking to other programs and applying even if you have to wait a year or two to start the nursing program.