College of Mount Saint Vincent students or alumns, please help!!!

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I'm starting the nursing program in January 2010 and was hoping someone out there could give me advice on the school's nursing program, professors to take and best way to get through the RN program at CMSV, ill really really appreciate it.

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i will also be starting in the spring and this info would be helpful, did you complete all pre-reqs yet?

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WOW how exciting!! No i still have about nine classes before i can start clinicals...you? ill be doing part time and im taking NURS 103, 205 and PSYC 320. Dont know what to expect.

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Hey, I am a junior nursing student attending the Mount and there nursing program is serious business! Well, the pre-req aren't that bad, but the clinical part is really massive. Be prepared to not have a life, and live, breathe, and even crap nursing :-) I do think it's doable, just stay focused and keep your goals in sight! You can do this!!- Shereece

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Hey I have a question...Is this school hard to get into as a transfer student ? Also were you all required to take an entrance exam before getting accepted into the program?

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Hi Everyone,

I applied to CMSV a few months back and I was accepted into the program starting Sept 2010. For those who started the program in January, how is it going so far? I'm wondering how the classes are as well as the clinicals. Where are the clinicals?If you could write back with any helpful information, I'd appreciate it!!

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Congratulations! Did you apply to their Manhattan site or the main campus program at Riverdale? I am not in clinicals there but would be starting them in the Fall 2010 if I were continuing. I have known many who have completed the program, and have done all of my prereqs and lower division nursing courses there.

Something to keep in mind: They cannot guarantee clinical placement for Fall 2010 for students who have been admitted during the Spring 2010 term. If clinical sites fill up, a waiting list based on entry date and GPA is used to determine who will start in the Fall. Do you have all your prereqs done? They probably included a letter about this in your acceptance package, but due inquire as to where you will stand. Just because they cannot guarantee your placement doesnt mean it is not likely you will have a spot in clinical. A number of factors could differ, such as several students not completing their prereqs with the required grades/GPA, which might ease those on the waiting list into clinical placements.

The Mount is a great place. You'll never feel like just a number. The professors are very personable, and are always willing to help you succeed. That being said the first clinical semester is very difficult, as it is during that first class that the most nursing students are not able to move forward. That should not deter you though, as if you are ready to make the commitment, you will surely succeed :)

Clinical placements are in a variety of places. The college maintains relationships with NYP Cornell/Columbia, NYU, Westchester Medical Center, Bronx VA, Mt. Sinai, Lawrence Hospital, and others I am surely forgetting. Also depends on where you are registered, Manhattan or Riverdale.

Again, congratulations!

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Congratulations! Did you apply to their Manhattan site or the main campus program at Riverdale? I am not in clinicals there but would be starting them in the Fall 2010 if I were continuing. I have known many who have completed the program, and have done all of my prereqs and lower division nursing courses there.

Something to keep in mind: They cannot guarantee clinical placement for Fall 2010 for students who have been admitted during the Spring 2010 term. If clinical sites fill up, a waiting list based on entry date and GPA is used to determine who will start in the Fall. Do you have all your prereqs done? They probably included a letter about this in your acceptance package, but due inquire as to where you will stand. Just because they cannot guarantee your placement doesnt mean it is not likely you will have a spot in clinical. A number of factors could differ, such as several students not completing their prereqs with the required grades/GPA, which might ease those on the waiting list into clinical placements.

The Mount is a great place. You'll never feel like just a number. The professors are very personable, and are always willing to help you succeed. That being said the first clinical semester is very difficult, as it is during that first class that the most nursing students are not able to move forward. That should not deter you though, as if you are ready to make the commitment, you will surely succeed :)

Clinical placements are in a variety of places. The college maintains relationships with NYP Cornell/Columbia, NYU, Westchester Medical Center, Bronx VA, Mt. Sinai, Lawrence Hospital, and others I am surely forgetting. Also depends on where you are registered, Manhattan or Riverdale.

Again, congratulations!

Last year there was an annoucement that more clinical sites were to open in Manhattan (mainly on the Eastside, which suited me fine), but nothing came of it.

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Yeah--I heard they were originally going to allow people to start clinical every spring semester with that expansion. Apparently funding fell through as far as hiring faculty and clinical instructors, or something to that effect. It would have been good for those who are not guaranteed a spot for Fall 2010 clinicals; waiting until January is a lot easier than waiting a whole year!

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Congratulations! Did you apply to their Manhattan site or the main campus program at Riverdale? I am not in clinicals there but would be starting them in the Fall 2010 if I were continuing. I have known many who have completed the program, and have done all of my prereqs and lower division nursing courses there.

Something to keep in mind: They cannot guarantee clinical placement for Fall 2010 for students who have been admitted during the Spring 2010 term. If clinical sites fill up, a waiting list based on entry date and GPA is used to determine who will start in the Fall. Do you have all your prereqs done? They probably included a letter about this in your acceptance package, but due inquire as to where you will stand. Just because they cannot guarantee your placement doesnt mean it is not likely you will have a spot in clinical. A number of factors could differ, such as several students not completing their prereqs with the required grades/GPA, which might ease those on the waiting list into clinical placements.

The Mount is a great place. You'll never feel like just a number. The professors are very personable, and are always willing to help you succeed. That being said the first clinical semester is very difficult, as it is during that first class that the most nursing students are not able to move forward. That should not deter you though, as if you are ready to make the commitment, you will surely succeed :)

Clinical placements are in a variety of places. The college maintains relationships with NYP Cornell/Columbia, NYU, Westchester Medical Center, Bronx VA, Mt. Sinai, Lawrence Hospital, and others I am surely forgetting. Also depends on where you are registered, Manhattan or Riverdale.

Again, congratulations!

Thanks!! I'm going to be at the Manhattan campus starting this fall. I also have all my prerequisites done...I'm entered as a transfer student with junior status. I'm so glad you had a positive experience-- I really appreciate all the info you posted.

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I'm starting this fall as well! They wanted me to go in this Thursday and take a test... Does anyone know what this test is all about? What should I study for????

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