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hello!!!! i will be starting the LPN to RN transitional program at Mercy Hospital College of Nursing in August 26, 2015! CLASS OF 2016! :) I wanted to know if there are any other students that will be joining the program with me. MORE IMPORTANTLY, ARE THERE ANY PREVIOUS GRADUATES FROM THIS SPECIFIC PROGRAM?! The last thread involving this program was back in 2009. I would love to hear how it worked for you (including the clinical settings, teachers, exams, etc). Hope to hear from the graduated and from my classmates! :)

Happy Day!

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Hey there, how are you holding up in the program so far at Mercy? What is it like?

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Hello! Haven't logged on in a few months. Thought no one would come across this! Well... finished 1st semester...it was tough, but do-able. You have to study like crazy. I would recommend you review your exams with your faculty once you get your grade, just to make sure you understand why you got the answers right/wrong. You learn a lot... i feel that will prepare the students to pass the boards on the first try. Mercy has the HIGHEST NCLEX passing score right now. That says plenty.

MY HONEST OPINION: I feel some faculty members make it difficult (tricky) on purpose. Stick with people that are SMART, that helps alot. Be positive... it can be accomplished.

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@tataco7 Congrats on your passing your first semester! Thanks in advice for replying back. I will soon be registering to take the entrance test the NLN I believe it's called, can you tell me more about it, or is it just basic things that was taught in LPN school?

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Study from the NCLEX LPN book, the entrance exam is very similar. Know your ABC's and Maslow's hierarchy of needs. Remeber SAFETY FIRST :) You will do great! I wish you the best of luck. I start 2nd semester tomorrow. I am beyond excited (as I am closer to my graduation day each day that passes). WOOHOO! :)

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@tatacho7 hello there !! Congrats on doing well, do you think it's possible to work 30hrs a week and still make it at mercy?

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hello! I currently work 25 hours a week and i'm doing well in the program. you just have to make the time to study. I have no choice. I have to work as I am a single mom. you can manage ANYTHING!

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@tatacho7 do you know anything about broward college? If so, would you say it's very comparable? Because I am currently at broward but thinking about going to mercy...

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@tatacho7 thank you for replying !!

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HEY!!! Broward is just as challenging as Mercy (from what I've heard). I'm finishing my last semeser at Mercy and it's going great. A LOT of studying, but doable. We have class once a week (4p-10p) and clinical (7a-7p). Just a few more weeks and I'll be a nurse grad, again! lol. Planning to take the boards in late Septemnber. Best of luck to you! :)

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That is great!!! I passed the entrance exam, but was missing sociology. I didn't make for the fall term, going to apply for spring.. I thought class was twice a week and one day of clinicals?

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HEY!!! Broward is just as challenging as Mercy (from what I've heard). I'm finishing my last semeser at Mercy and it's going great. A LOT of studying, but doable. We have class once a week (4p-10p) and clinical (7a-7p). Just a few more weeks and I'll be a nurse grad, again! lol. Planning to take the boards in late Septemnber. Best of luck to you! :)

Thank you for sharing your experience. I will be apply for next year. Study to take the test. How was the application process? ...after you take the test, interview etc. also, the one day you have class, is that for anatomy, micro etc?

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