Drexel University ACE Spring 2010

Nursing Students School Programs

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Hello all,

I just received a letter from saying that my application for the ACE program is now complete and I'm waiting for a response. I was wondering if anyone else here is applying for the same program and received an acceptance letter already?:uhoh3: I'm trying to be patient but I wish I knew how long it will take...

I haven't seen the letter, so I'm not sure what it says or how it's phrased, but my guess is that it's to make sure that everyone is clear about the HESI expectations from the beginning. No one will be able to say that they didn't know what they were getting into, etc, and it's out there before anyone has spent the money on tuition.

Acrawl, I think you and the others on this board have done your research well, and probably already know more than a letter can tell you. You'll have your share of surprises and ups and downs, but you also know that it can be done. So if the contract says what you're already aware of, I wouldn't be too worried. If something doesn't sit right with you, call the school and get clarification before signing it.

Blueyes26, for first quarter, I'd suggest Reviews & Rationales: Fundamentals and Kaplan's NCLEX Test-Taking Strategy book. As far as study groups go, mine was a natural progression from spending so much time together and being in the same situation. We didn't all live near each other, so we'd try to schedule around classes or clinicals. For me, study group was a great thing, because we all had different strengths. We really talked about the topics or study questions, looked things up, and took turns explaining concepts to each other. They were also also a really important source of support, academically and personally.

Sierra19, your schedule is actually made for you by the ACE academic advisor. The cohort is broken up into sections, more or less by last name, and you have all of your classes together. Some subjects have one professor who teaches every section, others have several - it depends on the available faculty and who's teaching what in a particular quarter.

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Thanks once again for your input Augustrain. I am going to begin reviewing the suggested texts. Over the past few days I have read through the numerous ACE related forums on this sight and I would like to personally thank you for the time and effort you have put into providing thorough and thoughtful responses. As I am sure you are aware, the constant buzz among students provides a certain level of anxiety and your straightforward/no-nonsense postings certainly help to ease some of that! I know that you have since graduated and I think? you have even begun working, but is it possible to get your contact info (email address)?- I promise to use it sparingly! My last question ... is there a way to purchase text books prior to the first day of classes? Do previous classes sell their books or do they end up keeping them for reference? Thanks!!

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AugustRain,

I'm going to buy my nursing shoes soon, should I get white? Is that basically the general rule for shoes in all of the clinical sites?

Also, any suggestions on kinds of shoes?! Just asked my best friend who is a nurse, she suggested Merrell's and Dansko's.

Thanks!

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Cocobelly - yes, you'll need white shoes. It will depend on what's comfortable for you, but my favorite brand of gym sneakers (New Balance) makes a few all white ones...so I tried on every one in the store :) Ended up with the ones with the roller-bar support thing-y, love them, still wear them as a floor nurse. Whatever you like best is fine, just make sure to get something that's really comfortable, has good support, and are easy to wipe off with bleach wipes. We couldn't wear anything canvas/permeable or anything with holes, not that you'd probably want to anyway!

blueyes26 - I do remember the anxiety and that feeling of wanting to be prepared. After I was accepted, I kept finding friends of friends, people in the nursing section of bookstores, etc who were ACE students, and so many of them offered me tips and stories about their experiences...it helped a lot, so I'm happy to do the same, and I'm sure you'll do the same when you have the chance. I'll PM you my e-mail address.

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blueyes26, I forgot about your book question. The list will come out a few weeks before classes, but from my experience, it's not necessary to buy them all right away. Yes, the previous classes do sell a lot of their books, so that's worth checking out. Some books are used for muliple quarters though, so you probably won't be able to get those from people ahead of you.

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Hey everyone, Im going to be attending the ACE program for Spring and I have a few questions-Do we need to have updated CPR/First Aid before the first day of class? Also any recommendations on what books not to buy for certain classes? Any resources you would recommend for books? Also any things I should be doing that are mandatory before the start of class. does not seem to send much info. Anyone have any advice on train vs parking your car or info about where to park? Thanks:) Im so excited to start!

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Thanks AugustRain. I have another question for you, what was the latest time you were in class? Also how many classes did you have a day?

Aimpsu510 we do need update CPR certification, also should have sent you a letter that list 10 things that we need to have done before school starts. If you did not get this letter just let me know and I will list them for you.

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I have read through the information that was mailed to us and I reviewed the items listed on drexelcompliance.com and I can't find where it lists that we need to get a First Aid certification. I see that we have to get CPR certified, but in a few posts previous students have mentioned getting their First Aid certification. Does anyone know whether this is still a requirement? Can you please direct me to where it states this requirement? Thanks!!

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Thanks AugustRain. I have another question for you, what was the latest time you were in class? Also how many classes did you have a day?

We usually had 4 or 5 classes that ran from 8a-4p. Things vary a little, there was a day first quarter that I only had one class, and another quarter I had something until 5:30ish. Morning clinicals start early, between 6-7am, and evening clinicals can go until about 8pm.

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Thank you AugustRain. Did you ever have clinicals on the weekends?

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No clinicals on Sundays, but Saturdays are fair game. You get a day off during the week though.

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blueeyes26 and Aimpsu510, the letter you received in the mail lists all the things you need to accomplish before the start of class including First Aid/CPR.

AugustRain,I hate to keep bombarding you with questions but usually what time during the day is orientation?

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