Termination

Struggling with the practice area of placement

Poor learning strategies

Limited practice

Stress/depression/physical illness or learning disability

Having second thoughts about their career

Unprofessional behavior

Safety concerns

Poor insight (student blames you or others for failing)

Poor motivation

No feedback by thier supervisor, or assistance was provided too late

You have the right to get the Academic program involved as SOON as you notice problems.  See: Remediation

You can remove the student from practice if there are safety concerns.

You can determine the appropriate level of supervision for the student (it doesn't matter if they agree... you have a license and they do not!).

You can make professional judgments about the student's performance.

They have the right to receive feedback about their performance.

They have the right to question evaluation reports, including discussion of their failing evaluation and the opportunity to ask questions.

The have the right to appeal your decision to the university.

Do not give a student a passing grade because you "feel bad" for them.

Be aware of being overly kind to your student at the expense of professional practice. You do not want to become your student's 'therapist'.

Document Document Document every interaction with your student regarding remediation.

You may not be aware, but the academic program may already be attuned to issues this student has.

It will always be in your best interest to do what is right for your student, not what is the easiest or least stressful.