MERCY ABSN Spring 2021

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Hi,

I plan on applying for the Spring 2021 ABSN program at Mercy College in the BRONX, NY. I'm sure there are many students looking for advice and support from other potential students as well. Feel free to leave any helpful tips, comments and the struggles that you may come across while applying.

Specializes in pre-nursing student.

I am still waiting to hear back, but I was accepted in to Pace’s accelerated program for Spring and it’s shorter so I will likely go with Pace! 

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I spoke to someone and she said decisions are not going to be sent out till November but I’m confused cuz all the people who are accepted got their decisions and it’s only October...

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5 minutes ago, rkrdh said:

I am still waiting to hear back, but I was accepted in to Pace’s accelerated program for Spring and it’s shorter so I will likely go with Pace! 

I taught about pace too what are their prerequisites 

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Anyone knows any nursing school that would take someone that failed out of nursing program back in 2013.

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8 minutes ago, Michelle Ofori said:

I spoke to someone and she said decisions are not going to be sent out till November but I’m confused cuz all the people who are accepted got their decisions and it’s only October...

Both programs are around 60k to my knowledge! Which is why I thought to go with pace since they’re around the same and pace is shorter so less loans for rent! Haha 

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8 minutes ago, rkrdh said:

Both programs are around 60k to my knowledge! Which is why I thought to go with pace since they’re around the same and pace is shorter so less loans for rent! Haha 

I feel you on the loans ?? I have 3 schools I’ll apply to for the fall of 2021 as well

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2 hours ago, wngus0814 said:

Wow... that is really low. I don't recall where I found the number from, but the traditional program's NCLEX pass rate was in 80s. 

Is there anybody who are 100% committed to this program? I only applied for Mercy for the Spring 2021. Im not sure if I should apply dif schools for next semester. 

Where did you see that information? I only see 61% for Mercy. However I’m starting to think that this may be the passing rate for their traditional program since other schools differentiate their passing rates for their accelerated programs by putting a “asdbs” or “accelerated” next to the school’s name. It just says “Mercy” next to the 61%.
It’s very low, and for the amount of tuition that we will be paying, I would like to be in a program that will prepare us adequately ?

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Hi guys,

I know everyone is starting to question and second guess if they want to attend Mercy after their NCLEX pass rate, however, I personally wouldn't just go based on their stats because each nursing program does help prepare students for the NCLEX, its just whether or not each individual retains the information. I know so many former nursing students from the same/different  programs and some who have passed their NCLEX for the first time and others who didn't and took them at least one more or even 2-3 more times and still became an RN. I do believe schools do prepare you for passing the NCLEX otherwise they would not be accredited. This is also fairly a new program as well so as time goes by their pass rates will tend to rise. Also you have to look at how many people are in each class as well. Schools with a smaller class population will have a rougher time with their stats. When students prepare for the NCLEX or other license/ state exams, you usually rely on books based on that specific exam, the notes and powerpoints from your classes not as much. I am personally going based on former students I know who have dealt with studying and taking the NCLEX. All I'm saying is that at the end of the day its based on how well the student retains the info and prepares for the exam. 

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Also I am a former student from a University that has a really well known nursing program (Pace) and I've witnessed friends of mine pass on the first try and others including one of my best friends fail the exam twice before she finally passed. I also was a potential NYU nursing student( committed but didn't attend due to far commute) and I had a close friend of mine from that program who passed on the first try while his two good friends failed it but ended up passing after the second/third try. So it really just depends on each student. 

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8 minutes ago, gfc_96 said:

Hi guys,

I know everyone is starting to question and second guess if they want to attend Mercy after their NCLEX pass rate, however, I personally wouldn't just go based on their stats because each nursing program does help prepare students for the NCLEX, its just whether or not each individual retains the information. I know so many former nursing students from the same/different  programs and some who have passed their NCLEX for the first time and others who didn't and took them at least one more or even 2-3 more times and still became an RN. I do believe schools do prepare you for passing the NCLEX otherwise they would not be accredited. This is also fairly a new program as well so as time goes by their pass rates will tend to rise. Also you have to look at how many people are in each class as well. Schools with a smaller class population will have a rougher time with their stats. When students prepare for the NCLEX or other license/ state exams, you usually rely on books based on that specific exam, the notes and powerpoints from your classes not as much. I am personally going based on former students I know who have dealt with studying and taking the NCLEX. All I'm saying is that at the end of the day its based on how well the student retains the info and prepares for the exam. 

Thank you for this. I was really stressing out and having anxiety reading the thread lately but I did also realize that this is a new program as they merged with CNR so like you said, stats will continue to rise (hopefully). A good friend of mine failed nursing at Pace and she had to wait 2 years to go back and now she’s almost graduating, so it really all falls under the individual and how committed you are. Of course the stats matter, but I wouldn’t personally just look at that as a deciding factor. 

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5 minutes ago, jenn.herndz said:

Thank you for this. I was really stressing out and having anxiety reading the thread lately but I did also realize that this is a new program as they merged with CNR so like you said, stats will continue to rise (hopefully). A good friend of mine failed nursing at Pace and she had to wait 2 years to go back and now she’s almost graduating, so it really all falls under the individual and how committed you are. Of course the stats matter, but I wouldn’t personally just look at that as a deciding factor. 

Yes exactly! No need to worry ?

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21 minutes ago, gfc_96 said:

Hi guys,

I know everyone is starting to question and second guess if they want to attend Mercy after their NCLEX pass rate, however, I personally wouldn't just go based on their stats because each nursing program does help prepare students for the NCLEX, its just whether or not each individual retains the information. I know so many former nursing students from the same/different  programs and some who have passed their NCLEX for the first time and others who didn't and took them at least one more or even 2-3 more times and still became an RN. I do believe schools do prepare you for passing the NCLEX otherwise they would not be accredited. This is also fairly a new program as well so as time goes by their pass rates will tend to rise. Also you have to look at how many people are in each class as well. Schools with a smaller class population will have a rougher time with their stats. When students prepare for the NCLEX or other license/ state exams, you usually rely on books based on that specific exam, the notes and powerpoints from your classes not as much. I am personally going based on former students I know who have dealt with studying and taking the NCLEX. All I'm saying is that at the end of the day its based on how well the student retains the info and prepares for the exam. 

Hi,

Thank you for your response, I appreciate it. I’m looking at the school as a whole, so while the passing rate isn’t the only deciding factor, it’s still a factor that worried me nonetheless. It’s true that passing the NCLEX ultimately comes down to the individual student, however it’s good to see the majority of a class pass as opposed to more than half of them not passing. It’s a reflection of the program overall as well.

but yes, I also did take into consideration that it is a new program and it’s a process, so hopefully we see those numbers slowly rise!

I apologize If I made anyone anxious about this, it wasn’t my intention at all and I figured it’s something everyone should be aware of if they decide to attend the program. 

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