Drexel Univeristy BSN Program Fall 2009

kkstar · Dec 7, 2008

hi dear,

call 1-800-2-drexel, or you can send an e-mail to rachel fretz [email protected] or call her at 215-762-8104. she is the bsn academic advisor and will answer all your questions. good luck.

JewelLee23 · Feb 1, 2009

It is 2/13. I just completed mine a couple weeks ago, if you have any other questions I will be happy to help.

JewelLee23

Finally my Time · Feb 12, 2010

Hello!

Have any of you started the Drexel BSN program? I would love to hear your experiences...

ley6451 · Feb 12, 2010

Hi Finally my Time,

My sister is actually the one who started the Drexel BSN program this past Fall 2009. From what I can tell, the classes don't seem that bad as long as you keep up with your studies. She struggled a little bit the first quarter but ended up with great marks. This 2nd quarter, she seems to be doing ok. Her main courses are Adult and Pharmacology. She says Adult is a lot harder than Pharmacology. Clinicals aren't bad. It really depends on where you end up. Last quarter she was at Einstein and this quarter she's in NJ. Commute can be an issue sometimes but people tend to carpool. Let me know if you have any other questions and I'll ask her for you.

Are you applying for the Fall 2010 school year?

Finally my Time · Feb 12, 2010

Hi Finally my Time,
My sister is actually the one who started the Drexel BSN program this past Fall 2009. From what I can tell, the classes don't seem that bad as long as you keep up with your studies. She struggled a little bit the first quarter but ended up with great marks. This 2nd quarter, she seems to be doing ok. Her main courses are Adult and Pharmacology. She says Adult is a lot harder than Pharmacology. Clinicals aren't bad. It really depends on where you end up. Last quarter she was at Einstein and this quarter she's in NJ. Commute can be an issue sometimes but people tend to carpool. Let me know if you have any other questions and I'll ask her for you.
Are you applying for the Fall 2010 school year?

Thank you for your response. I've actually applied and have been accepted for the Fall 2010 term. I will be transferring into the program from community cc... There is so much I want to know. Mainly, what are her class schedules like, how many classes she's taking at a time, and anything she may feel she would have like to have known before she went into school.. I appreciate your reply...

Finally my Time · Feb 20, 2010

Hello,

I am not trying to be a pest... I am just desperate for information. Hopefully, you sister won't mind too much sharing her experience. There is such a lack of information on some programs, and this is one of them... It's always nice to feel like an "insider" is giving you the scoop....

ley6451 · Mar 18, 2010

Hi,

Sorry for late reply. It seems that you got your responses in the other thread. I hope current students were able to help you out. Basically what lulu said in the other thread is correct. My sister agreed with it when she read her response.

Just wanted to add incase you were still curious. My sister transferred from a community college as well (DCCC). She basically had most of her pre-req already but they basically give you like a spreedsheet with what your schedule will be like each quarter. Basically, everything is planned out for you. Minus the pre-req's which you would complete during your free elective. She's about to complete her 2nd quarter and from what I can tell she struggled in it, as did a lot of people in her class and the other class (they split the group into two groups). Pharmacology class is do-able, but apparently the Adult I course is another story. There is a test called "MedMath" that is either a pass/fail, and if you don't pass after 2 attempts, you're basically taken out of the class and would have to re-take the class again when it is offered. I believe she is only taking 3 courses this quarter. Might not sound a lot, but Adult I and Pharmacology are tough and I believe one of them is 6 credits.

I'm thinking her transition from CC to Drexel was a bit tough as their teaching and testing styles are different. But that can be expected. Also, she isn't use to exams that ask you to apply the information you studied versus one that is straightforward.

Hope that helps.

Finally my Time · Mar 23, 2010

I've been out of commission for a little while. Sorry for the long wait for a reply. I appreciate you getting back to us. Please join us on the other post if you can think of anything to add.

The change from community college to a university I would guess presents a challenge. Know this, I will go into Drexel being aware of my need to change my way of thinking.

Thank you again... I really appreciate you guys:yeah: