Madonna University in Michigan

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Is anyone else going through the application process at Madonna in Livonia? I have spoke to the Admissions director twice now and both time she confirmed that I have been accepted- but they haven't mailed me anything- it's been 1 1/2 months since the first conversation. Anyone having similiar experiences?

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They advertise themselves as a great school, but it is a joke! And its almost expensive as University of Michigan- with half the quality! The student body in the nursing program is comprised of morons. I would recommend going elsewhere.

I know quite a few nurses that graduated from Madonna and they had nothing but great things to say about that college. Although they did graduate back in the late 80's early 90's things could have changed since then. They are all working at Mott's childrens hospital in Ann Arbor.

Malibubarbie999, what has been your experiences with this school? Did you actually attend there or do you know someone who did? Can you please justify your opinion with a few examples to help give us a clearer picture? Thanks

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They advertise themselves as a great school, but it is a joke! And its almost expensive as University of Michigan- with half the quality! The student body in the nursing program is comprised of morons. I would recommend going elsewhere.

as a recent grad of madonna university. December 2004, I can say tht yes it is very expensive. But still a great school. The nursing program there was probably the hardest thing that I have ever done in my life. As for us being morons, I would have to say how in the world can you say that? I don't understand how anyone can go to a BSN program graduate and be called a moron. What specific issues have u had with this school? I was extremely frustrated with the program in the end but I think I would have felt this way regardless of where I went. By the way how can a school with a 97-98% of grads passing the nclex the first time be comprised of morons. To the original poster, I would recommend calling the nursing admissions office. Have you finished your prereq's elsewhere and looking to start directly into the nursing program or do you have other classes to take before you can actually start the program. When do you plan to start, this fall coming up?

I began the program four years ago and was never formally accepted into the program just declared nursing as my major took the required classes and eventually started my actual nursing classes after all the required classes were completed. My graduating class was also small though, 19 of us December 2004. However I heard the classes were starting to fill up more so I would just call them again and voice your concerns on what exactly your next step should be.

Madonna University is a great school with small class sizes, excellent caring, compassionate instructors that truly care about you. It was great to be on a first name basis with everyone in the nursing program and to be familiar with all the nursing instructors. It is well worth the time invested and the money spent. Good luck on your nursing career and let me know how things turn out for you.

angie (not a moron)

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i think there is far too much focus on abstract thought (paper writing, etc) rather than specific knowledge or hands-on experience that nurses need.

this is the very essence of being a bacalaureate prepared professional. this is what truly sets bsn programs apart from adn programs. i am sorry if your experience has not been good, i have never experienced students like this in my class. any way wait until after you have your nursing leadership class in fourth term, you will be amazed at the things that you learn and amazed again when you encounter adn prepared nurses when you are working that had never been taught the things you will learn (nurse liability and such)

the students in my program are not very serious- a girl i know dropped the semester to go to cocaine rehab! do you want your nurse to be a former drug addict? i don't. even though she was failing miserably and had a history of being a c-student, they let her back into the program. the whole thing is just sad, and its far too expensive for the quality.

people can change just b/c someone is a former drug addict does not make them a bad person. a person who made very bad decisions yes. you can't judge people just b/c of something like that. lots of nurses have addictions to narcotics, (very sad) just b/c you do not hear about it do not assume that t does not exist.

malibubarbie

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I don't have firsthand experience with the school myself, but my son recently was in the NICU at St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor, and several of the NICU nurses went to Madonna University, one of whom was a recent grad. I felt the nurses were very competant and I felt comfortable leaving my son in their care. (Which I think says something, considering I had a son prematurely in March 2004 who only lived a few days) One of the neonatologists said that Madonna's program is highly regarded. Again, this is not firsthand experience with the school, but maybe it will help anyway. :)

Tiffany

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Thanks for everyone's input. I was accepted into the BSN program, and I will start Madonna in the fall, but I will still be working on pre-reqs for a couple more semesters.

I think no matter where you go, there will be a mix of students, some good and some not so good. This was true for any nursing program I looked into.

I based my choice of attending Madonna based on the experience and excellence of some of my co-workers and the reputation for the program.

I am eager to hear of everyone's experience at Madonna, good or otherwise, I have been waiting and working for so many years to become a nurse!

Thanks again

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