EL-MSN at Charles Drew University, Los Angeles

meeshka23 · Dec 28, 2014

hi bawss,

have you had a difficult time finding a job with your entry level msn? I keep getting mixed reviews about this program and I am getting really nervous. I start the entry level masters in a couple weeks at Charles Drew University in Los Angeles..I would love to hear your experience with the program, and job placement. Thank you so much

Bawss · Dec 28, 2014

Hello!

Drew is no different from other schools, what you get out of it depends upon what you put into it, cliche, but it's true. I didn't really have a problem landing a job out of school and neither did a few people from my cohort , however, from my experience. .a Masters degree works against you. Just be charismatic in your interviews and you should land a job ...it also depends upon the saturation of the job market for RNs. Even before that, focus on the curriculum. .network and you'll be fine. Good luck

meeshka23 · Dec 31, 2014

Do you remember what sections charles drew tested you on for HESI? There are 7 sections, but I don't think they test you on everything.. Like physics. Or I could be wrong. I take the test on Monday and the school has been out for the holidays. Also, what did you have to score on the HESI? Any advice. I've been accepted, but now they sprung this test on me last minute and I am freaking out.

Thanks!

Bawss · Dec 31, 2014

I honestly don't remember

Update: my former cohort members informed me that Hesi wasn't implemented during the course of our program...we didn't have to take it

PICU · Jun 23, 2016

As of now, the program is on the probation with an intention to close.

Get2theChoppa · Jun 23, 2016

As of now, the program is on the probation with an intention to close.

Really? Did the school lose accreditation? From which one?

PICU · Jul 22, 2016

It's public information. You can easily find it at the BRN website.

They are losing accreditation from the BRN.

*Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, Mervyn M. Dymally School of Nursing (Effective 6/16/2016, Program on Warning Status with Intent to Close)

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danielmaryanov · Jan 27, 2017

I began at in the ELM-MSN program in 2017. I wanted to post here in order to provide more information as earlier posts frightened me when I applied. Yes, the school was on probation based on low NCLEX scores. Many things have changed and the school responded by changing admission protocols, timing issues, instructors, instituting HESI preparatory exams throughout and NCLEX prep courses. Although at the time of this posting, the information most recent review at the BRN was not yet posted, the last two cohorts that took the NCLEX have far exceeded the standard of 75% pass rate the the BRN expects. I think The Mervyn M. Dymally School of Nursing at Charles Drew University is great. It is a new school, so sure they have had some problems, but the facilities are new, faculty is high experienced and knowledgeable, clinical placements rival other nursing schools and opportunities for community engagement and research abound. In my opinion, Charles Drew is the best kept secret in health education in Los Angeles!

danielmaryanov · Oct 6, 2017

UPDATE: the university is off warning status as of 10/4/17. I was in attendance of the meeting.

The minutes will be posted here:

Past Meetings

Approved schools (to see change in status): RN Programs

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at [email protected]

babpul · Mar 23, 2018

While I sincerely appreciate the update that the university has been off warning status as of 10/4/2017, are there any updates on the quality of the program from non-employees of the university that are recent grads in the workforce?

Thank you!