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  • Disability Law
  • Higher Education Policy

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  • Nursing faculty may hesitate to fail students, particularly those with disabilities, fearing accusations of discrimination.
  • Outdated technical standards in nursing schools may conflict with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), leading to confusion between essential functions and academic requirements.
  • Limited faculty understanding of the ADA can contribute to reluctance in failing underperforming nursing students with disabilities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the factors influencing nursing faculty's reluctance to fail students with disabilities.
  • To assess the compliance of nursing school technical standards with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
  • To provide recommendations for equitable and effective student evaluation policies in nursing education.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of current nursing education policies and technical standards.
  • Review of legal frameworks, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
  • Discussion of best practices for evaluating nursing student performance and accommodations.

Main Results:

  • Faculty reluctance to fail students can stem from fear of discrimination claims related to disabilities.
  • Inconsistent or outdated technical standards can obscure the distinction between essential job functions and academic performance.
  • Lack of faculty awareness regarding ADA guidelines impacts decision-making processes for student failure.

Conclusions:

  • Student evaluations for failing grades should be based on objective academic and clinical performance, independent of disability status.
  • Well-defined technical standards are crucial for differentiating between performance deficits and disability-related challenges.
  • Clear, equitable, and accessible policies for student failure are essential in nursing programs.