Lehman College Nursing program 2013

2Jeanne · Jun 18, 2013

Thank you everybody for your inputs. I'm really torn about this decision. My ultimate goal is to be a NP. I'm wondering if NYU will look better for grad school admissions. Do grad schools even care where you get your BSN? I know a few NP's that went to big name schools - so I guess I should ask them their input. I'll let you know what they say.

A benefit to NYU is that I can start my masters while still doing my undergrad. However, if I go to Lehman, work my butt off and get awesome experiences & grades & recommendations - will that even it out? I was hoping to do some research at NYU. Does anyone know if those opportunities exist at Lehman?

Does anyone know about the employment that the Lehman grad's are getting? I do plan to work as an RN while going to grad school part time. Is everyone working in Bronx hospitals?

How many people are in the Accelerated program?

Any information anyone can share about Lehman would be great!! I'll keep sharing what I know.

We have 2 weeks to respond. I really want to make a hard decision by than. I know there are others waiting for my spot at either NYU or Lehman - so I want to respect that.

2Jeanne · Jun 18, 2013

Is Bay Ridge in Queens? I'll be commuting from Chelsea. I have a car - so I'll most likely be driving. I drove to Lehman this past year to do my pre-req's. About 40 min each way is I can beat traffic.

toya932 · Jun 18, 2013

Honestly, with the economy the way it is now, I don't think it really matters where you go. If anyone looks up Lehman's statistics, it is a very great program. I believe last year alone, there was a 90% pass rate for the NClEX. I think NYU is great too, but that doesn't mean because you have been to NYU, you are guaranteed a job. None of us are guaranteed jobs. I personally believe that it's more about what you have to offer as a new grad, than simply the school you go to. Since you want to be a NP, I think it's best you do undergrad at lehman and then go to NYU for NP. Because unless you're getting an awesome financial aid package going to NYU for undergrad and grad school is A LOT of debt. However, as you say you can earn ur grad degree while completing undergrad, so that's a good thing. I believe the decision comes down to what you can afford. Lehman accepts only I believe 70 students for generic and accelerated out together, whereas, NYU accepts way more, so Lehman is very competitive. As I said before both schools are great, I don't think a name of a school is what determines your job opportunities, or that would be discrimination.

It is a very hard decision, but again, if your doubting going to lehman, then go to NYU. It's your future, your career, only you know best.

toya932 · Jun 18, 2013

I wish you the best of the luck! As you mentioned, try speaking to current NYU students to get their perspective. Because I can only give you a perspective of a Lehman student.

2Jeanne · Jun 18, 2013

Honestly, with the economy the way it is now, I don't think it really matters where you go. If anyone looks up Lehman's statistics, it is a very great program. I believe last year alone, there was a 90% pass rate for the NClEX. I think NYU is great too, but that doesn't mean because you have been to NYU, you are guaranteed a job. None of us are guaranteed jobs. I personally believe that it's more about what you have to offer as a new grad, than simply the school you go to. Since you want to be a NP, I think it's best you do undergrad at lehman and then go to NYU for NP. Because unless you're getting an awesome financial aid package going to NYU for undergrad and grad school is A LOT of debt. However, as you say you can earn ur grad degree while completing undergrad, so that's a good thing. I believe the decision comes down to what you can afford. Lehman accepts only I believe 70 students for generic and accelerated out together, whereas, NYU accepts way more, so Lehman is very competitive. As I said before both schools are great, I don't think a name of a school is what determines your job opportunities, or that would be discrimination.
It is a very hard decision, but again, if your doubting going to lehman, then go to NYU. It's your future, your career, only you know best.

All very true Toya. Thank you for your responsiveness - you are going to be an excellent nurse!! I feel very lucky to have the option. I honestly didn't think I would get in the way they talk at Lehman. My pre-req's were a 4.0 with a 91 on the HESI.

Honestly, I did get a bit disgruntled with Lehman students this past year. I thought their was a lot of laziness and whining and too much extra credit (who gives extra credit in college??) when just a diligent honest effort would have garnered a more than decent grade. I mean this as no offense to anyone. I just often felt that the students spent more time getting spoon fed. On the flip slide, I thought the professors were more than accommodating, well prepared and responsive. Again, these are students in the pre-req's, NOT in the nursing program.

So, my concern is that the program at Lehman may not be as rigorous. My second concern is that I may not be looked at as closely when I apply to Grad school without a big name. On the flip slide, like you said Toya - why waste $$? I'm a veteran so I do get some help there. So, my cost for Lehman would be next to nothing for the 12 months and NYU would be $30,000 for the same BSN. So, is NYU worth $30,000 for a BSN??

I did talk to 2 NP's who went to PENN for both the BSN & MSN. One is women's health and one is a midwife who also teaches at Georgetown.

One said, "get your BSN as quickly and as cheaply as you can. Then go from there."

The midwife said that she often see's a difference in the caliber of student and prefers students from the more rigorous programs.

It's 1 vs. 1 so far. I have a few more people to reach out to.

Please continue to post any information you have about Lehman's program, students, professor's, etc. It is really helpful. Plus, it's great to build a strong Lehman community!!!

toya932 · Jun 19, 2013

Of course NYU is worth the money! It is an excellent college, but sometimes that's not enough. I really don't want to be in debt, so it is only worth it if you know you can pay those loans off with ease or little struggle. Being that you hope to be a NP, you'll definitely make enough money to pay that off, but that depends on what other responsibilities you have. Good luck in your decision though. Plus, you got into NYU's program with lehman as one of your colleges, so I'm sure you'll get into a good grad program if you keep up that 4.0!

In regard to the laziness of students at lehman, I completely agree. However, those students were probably not accepted. As one of my past teachers said, extra credit on an exam will only help those who will already be getting a good grade, because they are the ones who will know the correct answer.

Plus I've never met someone who has received an A because of extra credit.

Also thank you for the compliment! You will be an excellent nurse as well! Amazing grades!

2Jeanne · Jun 19, 2013

To everyone accepted to the Accelerated Program. What is your story? Are you going to attend Lehman?

I did Navy ROTC for my undergrad at RPI (a small engineering school in upstate NY). I majored in Industrial & Management Engineering with a 2.97 GPA. I was a Navy officer for nearly 6 years through the whole 9/11 era. I spent most of my time on ships out at sea in support of the war efforts. I was a nuclear officer which means I helped run the nuclear power plants on the air craft carriers.

After I got out I spent 5 years in corporate American -- starting off as a technical project manager, ending up in HR - doing technical staffing and recruiting. I left when I was very pregnant with my 2nd daughter. We moved to NYC when my husband got a good job here. I've been a SAHM for 4 years. I did a lot of work which led me to nursing -- doula, helping a family in which a young mom was fighting stage 4 cancer, organizing a meat share in support of the local food movement, etc.

I thought I wanted to be a CRNA -- but now I'm just really confused. All the specialities interest me - psychNP, CRNA, FNP - After being a doula, I know midwifery is not for me -- too much burnout. So, I"m really looking forward to clinical to really get involved.

I look forward to hearing more about all of you!!

Mil04 · Jun 19, 2013

Hey guys question. We have to pick up admission packets for the generic program ASAP on or after June 24. On the letter it states we can also get permission to register for courses at this time. Does anyone know if we need to speak to an advisor when we go pick up the packets? Should we go pick up the packets when there is an advisor there?

elchavito · Jun 19, 2013

I'm dropping off my confirmation paperwork tomorrow. Ill ask and let you guys know what the deal is.

toya932 · Jun 19, 2013

I'm dropping off my confirmation tomorrow as well. I believe there will an advisor there since it was mentioned we may register. Ill be going the 24th to register.

tsuix3 · Jun 19, 2013

Hi everyone,

I am very interested in the accelerated nursing program at Lehman. I graduated with a Bachelor's degree at Baruch College and now I am interested in doing nursing. I already took some prereqs like general chemistry and biology but haven't taken others like A&P 1&2, or organic chemistry. I got B for both chem and bio when i took it. Does anyone know if they weigh those grades in the GPA for them to consider you for the program? Or just the grades of the classes you take at Lehman? If they do take my B's, should i retake those classes again? Need some insight! Thanks!

toya932 · Jun 19, 2013

Hi tsuix3, any pre-req's that you take, whether taken at lehman or any other college will be accepted and counted towards your gpa. I do not believe you are allowed to retake any prereq's, and if you do your first grade will only be accepted. I could be wrong though but this is what I remember being told. A grade of a B is not a bad grade, however it all depends on what kind of grades other have received. Try to get A's for the rest of the prereqs if possible. I also urge you to go see an advisor at the nursing department. They can give you the most accurate advice. Just study hard, stay focused, and you will make it!