Drexel University-ACE Program Fall '09

[BrieretheGr8]

Hi,

I will be attending Drexel University's ACE program in the Fall of 2009. I just wanted to see if anyone else on here is in that class...and the kind of information they have on financial aid for this program and how they are preparing for the fall.

Thanks!

Andrea

[juniataemt06]

just finished with my orientation yesterday. . .making me more nervous!

adjusting to the city life will also be something I'll have to get used to.

Moving in Saturday and classes starting Monday!

[ohhitsjojo]

good luck juniata!! keep us posted on your experiences!! =]

[ohhitsjojo]

hey guys,

I just completed my FAFSA a couple weeks ago...should I expect more information from Drexel or should I just apply for loans?

[FocusedChic]

fyi...

see below about cpr information, this generally get sent to you much later by your clinical compliance officer.

nursing students for the ace and co-op programs are required to have a basic first aid and cpr certifications. the cpr requirement must include infant, child and adult certification.

also please note online basic first aid and cpr courses are unacceptable forms of certifications. in order to comply with the regulations of our clinical hospital sites, all nursing students are required to attend in-class/hands on courses.

here are links to both the american heart association and american red cross websites.

http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3011764

http://www.redcross.org/services/hss/courses/

• recommended first aid courses:
  

american heart association – heartsaver first aid – valid for 2 years

http://americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3012360

american red cross – first aid – valid for 3 years

https://secure.redcross-philly.org/courses/

• accepted cpr courses:
  

american heart association – bls for healthcare provider – valid for 2 years

http://americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3012360 - this is the direct website to locating classes in the philadelphia area

american red cross – cpr/aed for the professional rescuer – valid for 1 year

https://secure.redcross-philly.org/courses/ - this is the direct website to locating classes in the philadelphia area

[new1nursebabyea]

Hello,

It does not. If you are taking out loans be prepared to receive roughly 2500 less from your financial aid package to cover the fees which cover the entire year.

[engineeringdude]

Just heard today that I got into Drexel! Looking forward to meeting you all in Sept!!

[new1nursebabyea]

Is this Joe?

[engineeringdude]

No my name is Kevin

[ohhitsjojo]

hey everyone,

just wanted to check back in and see if any of you received their financial breakdown of how much our program is gonna cost us. I got mine a couple weeks ago and I only received about $7500 from the government. an approximate total of how much everything was going to be was about $42,000 (because it included housing, commute, books, uniforms, etc). Have any of you looked into where you were going to take your loans out?

What is everyone doing about housing? I live in the northeast with family and near the Regional Rail which I could take to Suburban Station, but I wasn't sure if living closer to campus would work better in my favor, especially for studying purposes and class times. I also have access to a car, so another option would be to drive everyday, but I imagine parking to be a hassle and becoming expensive as well. Any ideas?

-jo

[juniataemt06]

I am currently parking my car in the garage right across from the New College Building (where the majority of classes are held). I pay per month at a rate of $240. Daily will cost you around $15. I live in campus housing (Stiles Hall) so I leave my car there 24/7. They also have a monthly rate that's not 24/7 that's cheaper. I think you have to be in after a certain time and out before a certain time.

[juniataemt06]

oh yeah, there are other lots that are probably cheaper. I was warned that some are pretty shady though especially if you living downtown and leaving your car in lots overnight, etc.

I just chose the lot due to it's location and security compared to others that i've seen

[ohhitsjojo]

thanks juniata!

So you live in Stiles? I was actually considering living there as well since the approx. cost that drexel had given me included on campus housing. But I was worried about moving everything in, how much furniture I would really need, etc. I understand they all come unfurnished? I never moved out on my own because I live with family still. How is the apartment like?