Duquesne University Accelerated Nursing Program class of 2015

nn2014 · Nov 27, 2013

I sent in the deposit! Still not 100% but I feel better knowing I have the option. I'm from a really small town and never thought I would like city life, but Pittsburgh is really great! There are a lot of colleges in the city and I have always gotten the impression it is very student-friendly with a lot to do. From what I have heard (my college is ~30 mins away from Pitt) the medical industry and UPMC is quickly becoming what Pittsburgh is know for. The city also has a really historic feel from the remnants of the coal industry.

annemnorman12 · Nov 30, 2013

I put down my deposit as well! Does anyone have any idea when we will get more information from the school? I am down in Texas so I have primarily been using the website and faculty contacts for information.

AmiLynn · Dec 3, 2013

I also placed my deposit - several weeks ago actually. I, too, was wondering when we would be receiving additional information from the school. The website placed a date for a Preview Day but it was only for the traditional 4-year BSN students. I've heard in the past that Duquesne sends out packets with more information in the Spring, maybe around March or so. Seems so far away!! Hopefully we will hear more soon. It's nice to meet some future classmates! Looking forward to beginning our (crazy) journey in the fall! :)

What field of study did everyone graduate in?! I have my BS in Healthcare Administration and currently work in a hospital pharmacy.

atanas, BSN · Dec 17, 2013

I'm presently in the program at Duquesne, and I have to warn you guys, although it might be late, none of us are satisfied here. From top to bottom, it's a catastrophe. In the first semester we haven't really learned anything, there's no assessment of your progress (just all-or-nothing midterm and finals), and to top it off there is a general consensus here that our final grades were just made up (of course, you can't see your finals, it's not as though you could learn from them; incidentally, I know people whose grade on the midterm changed 10% when they contested it because of how poorly it was graded). I'm not disgruntled, but I read a warning from someone last year to avoid Duquesne and I ignored it, so I want to pass the warning on (again, I don't know a single student who is content with the program; when the MEDIAN final grade in a class is 52%, there's something amiss).

RNBSN2015 · Jan 1, 2014

i believe the open house for accelerated program is february 9th..i checked on the schools website

RNBSN2015 · Jan 1, 2014

Im currently a respiratory therapist at a childrens hospital...i have a BS in respiratory care and a Masters of Public health as well! so ready to start this journey soon!

RNBSN2015 · Jan 1, 2014

omg! a median of 52% ive heard such great things about the program, what do you think the problem is? the teaching? are you stiil in the program?

AmiLynn · Jan 4, 2014

That 52% is really scary! I did hear wonderful things as well, however, I guess they weren't from anyone who is currently enrolled in the program.

On a lighter note, I just signed up for the info session on February 7th. Anyone else planning to go?! :)

RNBSN2015 · Jan 5, 2014

That 52% is really scary! I did hear wonderful things as well, however, I guess they weren't from anyone who is currently enrolled in the program. On a lighter note, I just signed up for the info session on February 7th. Anyone else planning to go?! :)[/quote
Yup! I'll be there :) the open house right?

Scout_90, BSN, RN · Jan 8, 2014

Hey all! I was accepted into the program, but I didn't want to/ couldn't afford to put down the $500 deposit in time. I'm applying to other schools (won't hear back until Feb/March), and Duquesne wasn't my first choice, so I had to take a risk and let it go for now... does anybody know how long the waiting list gets? Since I didn't send in my deposit, I got dropped to the waiting list.

RNBSN2015 · Jan 8, 2014

that's a good question...I'm sure if you communicate with Susan hardner the nursing recruit about your situation she can give you a better idea! Big I hope u get info ur first choice school of course :)

AmiLynn · Jan 9, 2014

Oh good!! I'm excited to meet some of the other students! I also really hope to learn more about the program and what to expect during our year (I've heard several changes happen with each new class). I hope it's not too generic of an info session haha! I would like to know how clinical sites are assigned - as I am so dead set on where I would like to complete mine.