Drexel ACE vs Jefferson APW

[Nova11]

Hi everyone, I was hoping to get some input between the Drexel ACE program which can be completed in 11 months versus the Jefferson APW program which can be completed in 2yrs.

I am married but do not have any kids so I am ready to be fully time committed to any program I get into.

I did very well on all my science pre-requisites, was able to get an A on all of them but I am still going back and forth between these 2 programs.

I would really appreciate any advice people can give me between doing the 11 month cram at Drexel ACE and taking my time and doing the APW at Jefferson over 2 years.

Is there going to be a difference in terms of how much I know, will I not be as knowledgable after the ACE program because it is so hurried? Will I be more ready to be a successful nurse due to the 2yr study time of the APW program?

Any input is greatly appreciated..thanks so much!

[bailey728]

Hi Nova11,

Here are some links to threads on Drexel's and Jeff's programs that may help give you some more info (if you do a search, you'll find more, but these seemed most helpful):

Drexel:

https://allnurses.com/forums/f170/drexel-s-ace-program-149892.html#post1576643

https://allnurses.com/forums/f170/drexel-ace-program-214175.html

https://allnurses.com/forums/f170/drexel-ace-program-241375.html

Jeff APW:

https://allnurses.com/forums/f170/jefferson-s-bsn-apw-students-grads-266637.html

Jeff also offers a 1 year program similar to Drexel's ACE program. It is called FACT and is the same curriculum as Jeff's APW, just done in a shorter time. Here is a thread on FACT if you want to take a look:

https://allnurses.com/forums/f50/thomas-jefferson-fact-program-213780.html

I'm about to start the FACT program, so I can't give you an opinion yet, but from what I've heard the one-year programs do a good job of preparing students, and they cover the same material as the 2-year programs; they are just more intense. Most people seem to make a decision between the programs based on things like learning preference (would you rather cram everything in and get it done, or spread out the curriculum), cost, etc.

From what I hear about most nursing programs in general, your education gives you a foundation, but you learn a lot of the stuff you need on the floor after you graduate. Again, I haven't been through a program yet, this is just what I've heard. I'm sure people who have been through this already will chime in with info for you.