Delayed Return Policy

Students requesting return to the nursing program after more than 4 semesters (2 years) should contact the Dean of Nursing. If the student requests to enter second semester after more than 2 years, the student will be required to reapply to the program in first semester. If the student is requesting to enter third semester after more than 2 years, they must pass the NCLEX–PN or ATI STEP exam, at or above the national average, and apply to enter the program as an advanced standing student (if came in orignally as an LPN) or a repeating generic student (if orignally came in as a generic student). If the student is requesting to enter fourth semester after more than 2 years, admission will be at the dean‘s discretion.

Students requesting return to the nursing program after more than two semesters (one year) must repeat the criminal background check.

A letter requesting readmission must be mailed to:

Butler Community College
Department of Nursing
901 S. Haverhill Road
El Dorado, KS 67042

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Last Updated: November, 2011