A learner asks for an extension for a written assignment. The learner states that he has just started chemotherapy for cancer and has not felt well, and that three more days would really make a huge difference. You grant the extension. It is now two days past the extension deadline and no assignment has been submitted. You contact the learner who says that he has missed the extended deadline because of illness, and he asks if he could have just one more day. You grant this, but identify there will be no more extensions. Another learner tells you that the first learner is lying—there is no cancer. What is your action?

Solution:

As a nurse educator, I believe that we should always comply with the institution’s policy concerning the extension of assignment deadlines. For students that request extensions due to healthcare concerns, supporting evidence must be provided. As a nurse, if I gave a student an extension of the deadline due to an illness and still they failed to oblige then another student reports that they are lying, my action would be to request the “sick” student for evidence of their sick status including medical reports from a verified doctor and hospital. I would not be rush to inform him that I heard he is lying because I would not be sure of this until I have the evidence. If the evidence confirms that he is sick, I would empathize with him and assist him with completing his assignments to my level best. However….Please click the icon below to purchase full answer at only $5