Mercy college of Ohio ASN 2016

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I am starting the ASN program at Mercy college of Ohio in August 2016. Any current students, and how do you like it?

Thanks for all the great info!! If you want you can find me on the Mercy college of Ohio Facebook group.

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I am a senior in the BSN program at Mercy. Mine was the traditional content based and they recently changed the program to concept based. The ASN program that first did the concept based is graduating April 30th. They had A LOT of complaints but it was mostly because it was new and the professors do admit changes need to be made so they do keep adjusting things. So you must be doing the new curriculum. If you need any help or have any questions feel free to message me! I hope your enjoying it and good luck!!

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How was your first year? I start in the Fall of 2017! I am super excited. Any advice?

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My first year was really good, it's hard but totally doable. The PowerPoints are everything! Good luck!

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Hi @ augurey, ASN I am applying for Fall 2017 start for the ADN program in Youngstown. I heard that the passing grade for the program is 80%? That a lot of students are weeded out through this process. I am freaking out already as I though that it is such a high grade. I will like to learn more about this program before jumping in as I live out of state

Please could you also inbox me at [email protected]

Thanks in advance!!!!!

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Hi @ augurey, ASN I am applying for Fall 2017 start for the ADN program in Youngstown. I heard that the passing grade for the program is 80%? That a lot of students are weeded out through this process. I am freaking out already as I though that it is such a high grade. I will like to learn more about this program before jumping in as I live out of state

It's true that the passing is 80%. That's actually pretty common for most nursing programs. Some programs do have a slightly lower requirement. I think I've heard of 75% being the lowest; some 78%. 80% seems most common in programs. I've also seen some much higher.

I know it sounds scary and overwhelming to have to achieve such a high percentage, but a lot of schools do that because of the importance of needing to know the information.

I don't really think it's really that much of a weeding thing as much as it is making sure you're as knowledgeable and safe as possible. The first semester we saw the biggest drop in numbers. However, it's also the first semester that helps people get a feel for if it's the right thing for them. Some people withdrew as they felt it wasn't for them once they started getting a feel for it.

Also, sometimes it takes a little longer for some to adjust to the testing style, answering nursing / NCLEX style questions. For others, sometimes it just became a conflict with things in their life and ended up moving to the night/evening program instead.

I know it feels scary and intimidating with having to achieve such a high grade. I won't lie and say that it was super easy and without stress and feeling overwhelmed, but it truly was an amazing experience. There were tears for sure, but it was truly wonderful there.

I can honestly say the Youngstown instructors are truly amazing. They are such a supportive group, and you can tell that they want you to succeed. Even since graduating, they've still been very encouraging and supportive as my classmates have been going through the process of studying for and taking NCLEX and looking for jobs.

The person who did the tutoring, who was absolutely amazing, retired when I finished, but I know they have someone else in there. Plus the instructors are always willing to help you if you're struggling. I've seen some of my classmates go through some truly tough things in life during the program, and the instructors have been with them every step of the way.

Have you talked to the faculty there at all to get more information?

It truly is a great place to go. I would do it again in a second.

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Hey there!

I am currently in the ADN program at Mercy in Toledo and I am going into my final semester this fall. The biggest thing that has helped me so far with the program is making use of the tutors (specifically --------------). Even if you are an A student, she will help break down the material in a way that makes sense and is easier to remember. This past semester there was a ton of drama with some of the nursing instructors, so I'm not quite sure who you will have. One other thing that I recommend is to take the nursing math class (I think it's NUR 104)? I took it during my first semester, and it helped me tremendously. I will be taking my math proficiency this semester and I know I will have no issues. It also becomes quite helpful when you get to peds because that math can be tricky. 110 and 112 will be your hardest semesters. After you get through those, you'll be fine because you'll have that knowledge base and your future classes builds on that. I think there were 90 students in my 110 and only 45 made it to 112. Now I only have 17 students in my class (we are slow track though). One final thing that I can think of is don't be afraid to jump in and practice your skills or try new things in clinical! After you check off on a skill, if you have the opportunity to do it in the hospital on a patient, take it! It's better to "practice" while you're still a student and have the guidance from your instructor. If you have any other questions, feel free to message me!

You said your class started out with 90, then had 45 , then it became 17. Why such a fail/drop rate? That is only about 19% retention overall. Wonder why.

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I am set to graduate from Mercy in May 2018 ASN. I am curious, what do you mean they changed from content based to concept based? How did this affect the material presented? I am just wondering how I might have had a different experience if I had been taught a different way. I love Mercy however. I recommend it to everyone.

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The reason we lose so many is because it is something you have to be 100% invested in. I had wonderful, smart classmates who failed because they didn't put the time into studying for the exams. They worked full time and tried to still have fun. You seriously have to study for hours upon hours for every exam. You'll also have skill check-offs that you have to memorize the order/content and how to do the skill correctly that you have to perform in front of an instructor. You get 3 chances to do it right but after the 3rd attempt you will fail the class. We lost a lot of people that way. I almost failed this semester for that very reason and I'm almost done with school. It was my own fault initially because I didn't study the check-off very well due to exams that week. My second attempt I failed because I had a different nurse checking me off who wanted it presented different than the first. My third attempt I passed but it was EXTREMELY UPSETTING and nerve wracking to get to a point so close to failure. Here is the lesson to take away from that... ALWAYS take all assignments seriously, don't wait till the last minute to study, and don't expect it to always be fair. You are going to have to work and work hard to pass but it will be worth it in the end.

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I am set to graduate from Mercy in May 2018 ASN. I am curious, what do you mean they changed from content based to concept based? How did this affect the material presented? I am just wondering how I might have had a different experience if I had been taught a different way. I love Mercy however. I recommend it to everyone.

They changed from "Traditional Curriculum" (i.e., content-based) to concept-based curriculum

https://www.mercycollege.edu/images/uploads/pdfs/nursing_prog_handbook_20162017.pdf (look starting at pg 24 for traditional curriculum and starting pg 38 for concept-based curriculum)

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Hey guys! I know this thread is a couple years old but I'm starting the Toledo day program in August and was hoping to get a head start on studying this summer. Do you happen to have the syllabus for nurs110 that you could send me?

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I do not, but the first semester is going to be on...

Head-to-Toe check off

Medication administration routes/methods

ADPIE

SBAR

Learning how to write careplans using Orem's theory

That should get you started. I recommend youtube if you are a visual learner. I love RegisteredNurseRN on youtube... also OSMOSIS and Kahn Academy Medical.

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