Hey guys. I am not sure what to think of this. I applied to a very reputable program, which has a 100% NCLEX pass rate. However, beginning in April, following a controversial resignation of the provost/dept chair, the program has been in turmoil. Currently, acceptance letters are being held due to the fact that there is no one in a position to sign them. On top of that, in response to the controversial resignation over 1/3 of the nursing faculty has resigned. This puts the program in jeopardy as they are no longer compliant with the state board. The college claims that they are not in danger of losing the program or accreditation; however this whole situation is making me uneasy. I can't imagine it will be feasible to replace 1/3 of the instructors with qualified replacements by fall and I am not sure I believe them when they say they are not in danger of losing the program ... I mean, don't nursing boards have a close to zero tolerance policy for noncompliance?
So, I'm torn... If they get their **** together and I do get an acceptance letter and they somehow retain faculty should I accept? Or should I work on my plan B, which is to apply to a different program for spring. The other program will require a different entrance exam (HESI as opposed to TEAS) as well as 2 additional pre-reqs. Not to mention the costs associated with applying (I have three previous degrees and cross enrolled at multiple colleges so I have several transcripts).