Waynesburg university 2nd degree nursing

Jerets · Apr 28, 2019

Yeppers -- starting with you on May 13th

MountaineerFan57, BSN · Apr 29, 2019

I graduated from there December 2017 :) buckle up and get ready to study study study!

Jerets · May 8, 2019

Ugh... was yours 5 days per week 8-5 too?

MountaineerFan57, BSN · May 8, 2019

Just for the first summer, but yes. It was rough but it flies by

trusttheprocess95 · Jan 6, 2020

On 5/8/2019 at 2:54 PM, MountaineerFan57 said:
Just for the first summer, but yes. It was rough but it flies by

Hi! I’m looking to apply to the accelerated nursing program that starts in May 2020. Can you provide some feedback on the program (clinicals, instructors, frequency of exams, job placement rates, etc)?

MountaineerFan57, BSN · Jan 7, 2020

11 hours ago, trusttheprocess95 said:
Hi! I’m looking to apply to the accelerated nursing program that starts in May 2020. Can you provide some feedback on the program (clinicals, instructors, frequency of exams, job placement rates, etc)?

I would say clinicals were comparable to other programs. Most of them were in Morgantown, some were in Pittsburgh. You have an instructor on the floor with 7-8 students until your senior preceptorship. We had several students precept in ICUs and a couple in peds & L&D.

Instructors were mostly great. When I was there, the ones teaching OB had never actually worked OB, though. She still gave it a good effort to make friends with the floor nurses to get us experiences, though.

The first summer we pretty much had an exam every week. After that, it gets better to every other week. Pretty much all of my classmates had jobs lined up before we graduated. It’s a good market in our area right now, though.

trusttheprocess95 · Jan 7, 2020

15 hours ago, MountaineerFan57 said:
I would say clinicals were comparable to other programs. Most of them were in Morgantown, some were in Pittsburgh. You have an instructor on the floor with 7-8 students until your senior preceptorship. We had several students precept in ICUs and a couple in peds & L&D.

Instructors were mostly great. When I was there, the ones teaching OB had never actually worked OB, though. She still gave it a good effort to make friends with the floor nurses to get us experiences, though.

The first summer we pretty much had an exam every week. After that, it gets better to every other week. Pretty much all of my classmates had jobs lined up before we graduated. It’s a good market in our area right now, though.

I see— thanks for all of that info. What about the class format? Were they mostly in person? Also, does the school participate in the HESI exams?

MountaineerFan57, BSN · Jan 7, 2020

45 minutes ago, trusttheprocess95 said:
I see— thanks for all of that info. What about the class format? Were they mostly in person? Also, does the school participate in the HESI exams?

Yes all classes were in person and no HESI, we did do ATI exams throughout the program though.

Jerets · Jan 8, 2020

It is really accelerated in the summers; those are by far the most taxing. Fortunately if you are starting soon you have some absolutely amazing instructors to teach you the foundation and not just the material either, I'm talking about how to think like a nurse and actually use your brain. Anyone can you take notes, read a text book, and pass a test. But critically thinking and being able to assess and reassess, that's where Waynesburg shines IMO. Everyone has their own preferences and learning styles, but for me Dr. Sherry Parsons, Professor Jody Rawlings, and Dr. Amanda Machesky so far have been the most influential in my academic success, coaching me, being a shoulder to vent to, have a cup of coffee (which you'll need) and have fun too. Professor Weaver manages the on campus laboratory which is really advanced IMO with the simulators, a crash cart, ECG, the IV venipuncture arms to practice on, etc. Waynesburg isn't a cheap school, but IMO if you want a solid nursing foundation, good clinical exposures, and to be prepared following your graduation then you've come to the right place.

Be prepared to study, you will not always get a study guide -- you need to be willing to put the actual work in and you will not always get A's. There is free tutoring, open lab time, and professors that are available to student even beyond their office hours (especially Prof. Jody Rawlings and Dr. Sherry). Professor Paula Sexton is a nice professor and does a nice job. Everyone has their own learning styles. I am a second degree student and going thru the accelerated program so I cannot speak to any of the gen ed's, dorm life, extra curricular social things. Feel free to ask any other questions and I'll do my best to answer if I'm able. Also for you young bloods... if you are going using the faculties keurig -- please bring kcups and coffee creamer. The professors are not paid enough for their level of education and the work they put in, but your own coffee please. Also -- don't be looking for extra drama. Keep that in the dorms. That said, everyone is nice and most students will go out of their way to help you succeed. Best wishes.

MountaineerFan57, BSN · Jan 9, 2020

I’m glad to hear that Sherry Parsons is still there, she was one of the best when I was there and played a crucial role in making me the nurse I am today! ?

trusttheprocess95 · Jan 10, 2020

Thank you both! Approximately how many total clinical hours did y’all attend during the accelerated program, and which hospitals? Also, what does a typical week look like—both during the summer and in other semesters?