MCPHS Fall 2020 ABSN program

[kheeva]

Hi all, looking for anyone else that was accepted to/applied to MCPHS Worcester?!

Having mixed feelings, I'm really excited to get into the only program I applied to but also feeling some reservations about the program itself and wondering if it's bananas to wait and apply to Spring start programs elsewhere which I might not even get into anyway!

But also wow excited! Anyone else??

[T.A]

2 hours ago, martijan said:

@D.A If you don't mind sharing your thoughts on the program that would be great!! I'm considering the Boston program but have heard they are structured similarly? Thanks so much!

Well, right now everything is completely online. No labs or clinical sessions, which is really sad because it's extremely difficult learning how to care for a newborn baby via a computer screen. But, it's a world-wide issue, so you take what you can get..

Let me be sure I start this out by saying this all applies to the Worcester campus. I don't know anything about Boston, and their students may be having the time of their life at MCPHS.

If you asked me if I recommended this program/school prior to COVID, I'd tell you absolutely not. But considering every school is online right now, it is what it is.

You don't get nearly enough for the price you pay. And now that we're learning everything through a computer screen and are paying the same amount, it's even worse. The program lacks communication between professors/administration, it lacks organization and structure. They expect you to be in 12 places at once. When I started this program, they were in the middle of a curriculum change, and it really ruined my experience at this school. We were guinea pigs to the new process, instructors were learning everything for the first time with us. Scheduling clinical sessions was a nightmare. It was just very very difficult.

They will tell you if you have a job, quit it, as this program should be your priority, however, that is simply unrealistic in the economy we're in. If it works for you, great, MCPHS is the school for you. Otherwise, be prepared to get 10 different schedules in one semester and be prepared for change whenever they deem necessary.

They preach how high-tech and great their lab and simulation equipment is, however, I can't tell you a single time I went into the lab where we did not have malfunctioning/lack of quipment. Pumps never worked, mannequins rarely did what they were set up to do, a lot of the work you do in the lab is imaginative.

So, again, if you're expecting to get what you are paying for, this probably isn't a good start. If you don't care how you get it and you simply just want the degree at the end of the day, then that's a different story.

[Pastelcat]

Hi everyone. I know this is a past cohort, but I wanted some advice on what to do in my situation. I’ve been trying to get into nursing schools for 2 years now and I recently got accepted in the MCPHS Worcester for Spring 2021. Based on reading the reviews about this school I feel disheartened about it. I want to go to nursing school, but I also don’t want to go to one that has such negative reviews. So far this is the only school I’ve heard from and I’m hoping on several more, but if this becomes my only option I’m not sure if I should take it.

[vee123]

On 10/16/2020 at 7:29 PM, Pastelcat said:

Hi everyone. I know this is a past cohort, but I wanted some advice on what to do in my situation. I’ve been trying to get into nursing schools for 2 years now and I recently got accepted in the MCPHS Worcester for Spring 2021. Based on reading the reviews about this school I feel disheartened about it. I want to go to nursing school, but I also don’t want to go to one that has such negative reviews. So far this is the only school I’ve heard from and I’m hoping on several more, but if this becomes my only option I’m not sure if I should take it.

Hey Pastelcat, 
I will be graduating December 2020 from the ABSN program in the Boston campus. First off, this school accepts way more students than a typical accelerated program would (120 vs your typical 60) and you will find throughout the program there will be students from their undergraduate sprinkled in also. It gets very chaotic trying to manage that many students and a lot of issues occur with that many different types of personalities. To be very honest, I am very disappointed with the program, its lack of communication and structure were the most problematic for me. Expectations were all over the place, they have made mistakes that have costed students their grades, clinical experiences and money. However, the program has, since the Summer, switched deans (the previous one was probably the biggest contributor to all the problems) and I do see some clearer communication from here on. Since the pandemic started, Boston campus' classes and materials came mainly from the professors from the Worcester campus, we found them definitely way more useful than the ones given by our own professors. 
MCPHS seems to have a good reputation in Boston, I don't quite understand why, I have not felt that the program has been worth the cost either. 
If you had choices, I would not recommend MCPHS at all. However, if this is your only option, I'd probably take it because in the end, you will have your nursing degree. My piece of advice though, stay on top of/keep track of your grades, your clinicals and your opportunities. You have to be a strong advocate for yourself and know all the things necessary for you to pass the class, to get to clinical, to graduate. If you need to email every single faculty possible to get an answer or an opportunity, do so. 
Good luck, let me know if you have any other questions I may be able to help you with! 


 

[T.A]

1 hour ago, vee123 said:

Hey Pastelcat, 
I will be graduating December 2020 from the ABSN program in the Boston campus. First off, this school accepts way more students than a typical accelerated program would (120 vs your typical 60) and you will find throughout the program there will be students from their undergraduate sprinkled in also. It gets very chaotic trying to manage that many students and a lot of issues occur with that many different types of personalities. To be very honest, I am very disappointed with the program, its lack of communication and structure were the most problematic for me. Expectations were all over the place, they have made mistakes that have costed students their grades, clinical experiences and money. However, the program has, since the Summer, switched deans (the previous one was probably the biggest contributor to all the problems) and I do see some clearer communication from here on. Since the pandemic started, Boston campus' classes and materials came mainly from the professors from the Worcester campus, we found them definitely way more useful than the ones given by our own professors. 
MCPHS seems to have a good reputation in Boston, I don't quite understand why, I have not felt that the program has been worth the cost either. 
If you had choices, I would not recommend MCPHS at all. However, if this is your only option, I'd probably take it because in the end, you will have your nursing degree. My piece of advice though, stay on top of/keep track of your grades, your clinicals and your opportunities. You have to be a strong advocate for yourself and know all the things necessary for you to pass the class, to get to clinical, to graduate. If you need to email every single faculty possible to get an answer or an opportunity, do so. 
Good luck, let me know if you have any other questions I may be able to help you with! 


 

Hey guys! 
 

I’m in the Worcester campus, also graduating in December and couldn’t agree more with my Boston friend. This whole program, despite the MASSIVE cost of tuition, is no where near what I expected. Lack of communication and expectations, lack of structure, it really at some point made me question my decision to be a nurse. I also agree that the Worcester professors are much more clear with their instructing than Boston but I’m not sure if that will stay that way. I believe they are converting to a multi-professor mode of teaching.
Professor Cabrera has been the greatest professor at this program and you will learn the most from her. She is the silver lining at MCPHS. I 100% agree with what was said above in that if you have options, choose elsewhere. This program is decent if you don’t really care how much you’re going to be in debt and just need the degree. If you’re looking for a memorable experience with great clinicals, amazing professors and leadership (though they did indeed switch Deans and the new Dean seems to be much better), and an overal good time - this unfortunately isn’t the school to be in. 

[Lillie E]

Hello! I am Interested in applying to the ABSN program in Boston for Fall 2021! I have read lots of reviews on the program and they all seem to be negative and say the program and school is terrible! I would love some advice if the program is truly at the end of the day worth it or not! It’s a lot of money and I would be moving from across the country to go there so now after reading all the negative reviews I’m scared! Any information on the program and professor/student/curriculum/ clinicals! I also read where the clinicals are not at the big hospitals like Mass. General like the school originally says? Is that true? Anything would help!! Thanks!!