Letter to the Dean: Microbiology

Letter to the Dean: Microbiology

To Dean ?:

This letter is an attempt to resolve a matter relating to my fulfillment of existing prerequisites for the completion of my RN course of study. Based on a lack of clarity and consistency concerning information in the Student Handbook, I am afraid I am now in a very difficult position with regard to a required Microbiology class. I do hope that with some quick explanation on my part, you might be able to make arrangements for my assistance.

To review, I was informed in the beginning of my LPN year that I was expected to take a microbiology class during the RN program but no later than my projected graduation date. During both the winter and spring semesters, my clinical nursing coordinator, passed out forms to members of the class who were required to complete BIO211 (Microbiology). I signed this form twice and I was well aware of the need to be enrolled in and to complete BIO211. At this juncture, I was in regular conferences with my academic advisor in the interests of mapping out a clear course to graduation. Therefore, I was under the impression that I would be given any information necessary to make the proper decisions concerning this course of study.

Therefore, when I received my spring semester schedule and did not see the microbiology course listed, I resolved that I would have been informed by my advisor if this was a problem. And given the language in the student handbook, I was under the impression that I would be entitled to take this course before graduation. Certainly, the fact that I signed up for the course both times I was given a form is an indication of my understanding of my responsibilities and my desire to fulfill them. When I was not scheduled for these classes, I assumed I still had some time to meet the requirements in a future semester. However, I am learning only now that due to the aforementioned inconsistency between the handbook and the curriculum itself, that there is a requirement for this course to have been completed before I am able to move on the next tier of my education.