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Hey Everyone,
I thought I would start a page for the fall 2019 cohort Mount Sinai. Looking forward to hearing all your thoughts. I applied just recently. I’m waiting to hear back. Keeping my fingers crossed.
Best,
FD
Hi. I have a question about paying for this program. I was told that I cannot apply to fasfa for this because it is my second bachelors degree. Is this true?
I see many of you discussing financial aid packages and I wanted to know, did you get financial aid for your first bachelors?
Also how’s much is the deposit for the program?
Finally if you did get financial aid did how much out of pocket did you have to pay? I’m currently not working so I’m trying to figure out how that would go.
25 minutes ago, Nurseinthemaking2020 said:Hi. I have a question about paying for this program. I was told that I cannot apply to fasfa for this because it is my second bachelors degree. Is this true?
I see many of you discussing financial aid packages and I wanted to know, did you get financial aid for your first bachelors?
Also how’s much is the deposit for the program?
Finally if you did get financial aid did how much out of pocket did you have to pay? I’m currently not working so I’m trying to figure out how that would go.
Hello,
I am a student in the program. I applied for finanical aid for my first bachelors and also applied for financial aid prior to entering the program this Fall 2019. I was approved. So I was able to get financial aid from FAFSA for these two bachelors.
The deposit for my cohort was $500 to secure your spot. I was given also scholarship money from the school as well so that help to lower the cost before paying out of pocket. In addition, if you work for Mount Sinai or have a parent that works for the organization to you, you get a 10% discount. Luckily, I got the discount to as well.
Out of pocket, I had to pay about $2500 for just this first semester. Keep in mind, this is just my situation. Others paid less or more for first semester tuition. This is just to give you an example. Also look into if you are eligible for TAP funding. I applied for TAP as a New York State résident since I did not use this scholarship fund during my first bachelors. I went to school in Philadelphia so I was able to use TAP for this second degree.
Hope this helps!
Tima
Hello,
This is really random and I know this is an old post, but I just wanted some feedback on the school. I just got accepted and I'm debating between Philip's School of Nursing or NYU.
1. What are your experiences with the school? Is it manageable?
2. Did you guys take Patho & Pharmacology before entering the school?
3. Are most of the clinical in the hospital? I don't have a car so I'm not sure if I need to buy one for clinicals.
4. Are there any tips and suggestions that you can provide?
Thank you very much!!
I really appreciated it!
11 minutes ago, lily41 said:Hello,
This is really random and I know this is an old post, but I just wanted some feedback on the school. I just got accepted and I'm debating between Philip's School of Nursing or NYU.
1. What are your experiences with the school? Is it manageable?
2. Did you guys take Patho & Pharmacology before entering the school?
3. Are most of the clinical in the hospital? I don't have a car so I'm not sure if I need to buy one for clinicals.
4. Are there any tips and suggestions that you can provide?
Thank you very much!!
I really appreciated it!
Hey I applied as well waiting for a response, what were your stats if you don't mind me asking . And congratulations!!
2 minutes ago, fred0405 said:Hey I applied as well waiting for a response, what were your stats if you don't mind me asking . And congratulations!!
Thank you!
I got mostly A & B+'s in my science courses
My current GPA is 3.57
I've volunteered in two hospitals
My LOR was from a nurse and my supervisor!
I am in PSON right now and advise others to stay away. Yes, it is cheaper than NYU, but its just not worth it. The program is a scam, you teach yourself EVERYTHING. Professors are awful at communicating, make bad grading errors which they refuse to change, and don't know the material well enough to give it over. PSON would hire a tree willing to teach for them, it feels like a babysitting agency. Additionally, the admin staff are not accommodating, and dont care that all lectures this semester were in an auditorium bc we don't have a school. Our class size is 110 instead of the advertised 50, in order to fund their new building. No one works in the school, all their staff leave one by one due to the conditions and the mess that this school is. Financial aid has been unstaffed for 2 months, leaving students without their loans taken out to cover rent.
GO SOMEPLACE ELSE IF YOU VALUE YOUR DIGNITY AND MENTAL HEALTH!
On 4/6/2020 at 1:51 PM, lily41 said:Hello,
This is really random and I know this is an old post, but I just wanted some feedback on the school. I just got accepted and I'm debating between Philip's School of Nursing or NYU.
1. What are your experiences with the school? Is it manageable?
2. Did you guys take Patho & Pharmacology before entering the school?
3. Are most of the clinical in the hospital? I don't have a car so I'm not sure if I need to buy one for clinicals.
4. Are there any tips and suggestions that you can provide?
Thank you very much!!
I really appreciated it!
Hi dear!
Great questions! I will try to answer each of them to the best of my ability
I'm currently in the program right now. To answer your questions,
1) I find my experience with the school very fair and manageable. I understand that frustration sometimes kicks in when students don’t have the time to see a professor after lecture due to train schedules, family demands back home, and study time. However, if you follow the professor's advice in getting your readings and assignments done prior to lecture, and doing practice questions afterwards, then things will be okay! It's very critical and important that you follow the professor's advice (on how to study, how to pass the course) since they have once been in our shoes before, plus they have more nursing experience compared to us novice nursing students. At the end of it all, it's what you make out of it that will enable you to either like or dislike the program. The more you invest towards your studies (the smart way), the more you reap the benefits.
2) I actually didn't take Pathophysiology (Patho) prior to entering the program. But, my best advice is to try and knock both Patho and Pharm out the way prior to starting the program. But, if you want to take one or the other (I.e., due to finances, limited timing), my best advice is to get Pathophysiology out the way since most of the contents learned are inapplicable towards nursing exams and nursing practice (except reading and interpreting EKGs). In other words, we will not be tested on pathophysiology on the HESI/NCLEX. (...side note, it doesn't hurt to learn how to read and interpret EKGs since they are resumé boosters when apply for a nursing job position! ? Also, the pathophysiology professor is very accommodating in offering tutoring sessions outside lecture, during the week, just to understand how to read EKGs, do some reviews for an upcoming exam, and go over lecture contents!). On the flip side, you may choose to knock out Pharmacology instead, and take it with another institution (if they offer it). But, please be advised that whatever you learn prior to entering the program, you MUST-MUST remember and be able to apply it throughout the duration of the program. These professors are expecting you to know your pharmacology stuff! It will show up on your MedSurg I/II, Psych, and OB/Peds exams! No surprise! Also, you will be tested on Pharmacology on the HESI/NCLEX it it's part of the nursing curriculum (unlike Pathophysiology which is more med-school based) Last, I heard that the Pharmacology professor is super nice, knows her stuff, and can actually teach pharmacology! It's just that some are struggling with the understanding pharmacology itself.
3) Yes, mostly all clinicals are done at the hospital sites like Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Mount Sinai West, St. Luke's, etc. It may or may not vary. In regards to transportation, my best advice is to take the train/mta towards your clinical. Depending on where it is located, some might be near a train/mta spot, but some are a bit distant. I highly encourage you to do the training/walking method, rather than uber/car. In regards to car, I highly advise that you keep it at home. Do not bring it to clinical due to heavy traffic on the way and high risk of being ticketed by the police. I'm aware that parking isn't free for visitors, including nurses. I do know that there are hospitals that still require their own employees to pay for monthly parking. To cut the whole story short, I advise that you do not bring your car to clinical. If you do, it's at your own discretion, in regards to investing time and effort in finding a good parking spot (which is chaotic during the week) and finding the right paying method through the hospital
4) My best tip and advise is to follow your own guts and intuition regarding whether the program is the best fit for you. Also, you should weigh both the pros and cons and have a few people give their insights about the program before making a huge decision. It's one of those life-decisions that you shouldn't take lightly since it's a huge investment and time! Do not allow the decisions of others to be a determining factor in your decision process. It's all about intuition at the end. What works for one individual might not work for someone else. No institution is perfect. Each has its own pros and cons. It's what you make out of it at the end of it all. Do not be shy or afraid to talk or make new friends, even during school visiting hours or when attending orientation on the first week of school. Have at least 1 or 2 close friends you can study with or even vent to in regards to life crisis or circumstances. We are all in the same boat! Last, please, avoid any unnecessary drama that has NOTHING to do with you! Sometimes, being an active listener is enough to group you in being part of the drama. It's best to be inattentive and simply change the topic, or best, walk away. It's very funny how many times I've seen a group talking about a professor negatively, and then the professor happens to walk by them ?
Also, my advice is delay gratification! You need to sacrifice a lot just to do at least decently well in the program. It's very challenging. So, you have to choose which one is important: going out with friends or strictly going to your study spot to study? Whichever decision you choose while in the program will surely reflect on you towards the end of the semester!
To close, I find my experience with the school an 8 out of 10. I would consider this the most fairest program out of any institution I know of. I know that some programs has a very strict threshold compare to this school in regards to passing (I.e., 80% and above in each exams). Also, I do know that some nursing programs meets for lecture 4-5x a week. I don't see, nor have I experienced, any disorganization with the program (except if it has to do with financial aid?). The professors are usually on-time with grading assignments and responding to emails. Some will even give you their own work number just to simply text instead of email! text! I understand that sometimes you may feel frustrated that the professor hasn't responded back, but please know that professors have lives too? They have their own family to take care of, may even be in grad school, and they also are hospital workers!
But, there has been improvements compared to the first semester in communication level (not 100% perfect, but it's getting there considering limited faculty staffing!).
Please-Please inbox me or let me know if you have any additional questions, worries, or concerns. Take care and keep safe!
19 minutes ago, lovelyflower21 said:Hi dear!
Great questions! I will try to answer each of them to the best of my ability
I'm currently in the program right now. To answer your questions,
1) I find my experience with the school very fair and manageable. I understand that frustration sometimes kicks in when students don’t have the time to see a professor after lecture due to train schedules, family demands back home, and study time. However, if you follow the professor's advice in getting your readings and assignments done prior to lecture, and doing practice questions afterwards, then things will be okay! It's very critical and important that you follow the professor's advice (on how to study, how to pass the course) since they have once been in our shoes before, plus they have more nursing experience compared to us novice nursing students. At the end of it all, it's what you make out of it that will enable you to either like or dislike the program. The more you invest towards your studies (the smart way), the more you reap the benefits.
2) I actually didn't take Pathophysiology prior to entering the program. But, my best advice is to try and knock those two out the way prior to starting the program. But, if you want to take one or the other (I.e., due to finances, limited timing), my best advice is to get Pathophysiology out the way since most of the contents learned are inapplicable towards nursing exams and nursing practice (except reading and interpreting EKGs). In other words, we will not be tested on pathophysiology on the HESI/NCLEX. (...side note, it doesn't hurt to learn how to read and interpret EKGs since they are resumé boosters when apply for a nursing job position! ? Also, the pathophysiology professor is very accommodating in offering tutoring sessions outside lecture, during the week, just to understand how to read EKGs, do some reviews for an upcoming exam, and go over lecture contents!). On the flip side, you may choose to knock out Pharmacology instead, and take it with another institution (if they offer it). But, please be advised that whatever you learn prior to entering the program, you MUST-MUST remember and be able to apply it throughout the duration of the program. These professors are expecting you to know your pharmacology stuff! It will show up on your MedSurg I/II, Psych, and OB/Peds exams! No surprise! Also, you will be tested on Pharmacology on the HESI/NCLEX it it's part of the nursing curriculum (unlike Pathophysiology which is more med-school based) Last, I heard that the Pharmacology professor is super nice, knows her stuff, and can actually teach pharmacology! It's just that some are struggling with the understanding pharmacology itself.
3) Yes, mostly all clinicals are done at the hospital sites like Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Mount Sinai West, St. Luke's, etc. It may or may not vary. In regards to transportation, my best advice is to take the train/mta towards your clinical. Depending on where it is located, some might be near a train/mta spot, but some are a bit distant. I highly encourage you to do the training/walking method, rather than uber/car. In regards to car, I highly advise that you keep it at home. Do not bring it to clinical due to heavy traffic on the way and high risk of being ticketed by the police. I'm aware that parking isn't free for visitors, including nurses. I do know that there are hospitals that still require their own employees to pay for monthly parking. To cut the whole story short, I advise that you do not bring your car to clinical. If you do, it's at your own discretion, in regards to investing time and effort in finding a good parking spot (which is chaotic during the week) and finding the right paying method through the hospital
4) My best tip and advise is to follow your own guts and intuition regarding whether the program is the best fit for you. Also, you should weigh both the pros and cons and have a few people give their insights about the program before making a huge decision. It's one of those life-decisions that you shouldn't take lightly since it's a huge investment and time! Do not allow the decisions of others to be a determining factor in your decision process. It's all about intuition at the end. What works for one individual might not work for someone else. No institution is perfect. Each has its own pros and cons. It's what you make out of it at the end of it all. Do not be shy or afraid to talk or make new friends, even during school visiting hours or when attending orientation on the first week of school. Have at least 1 or 2 close friends you can study with or even vent to in regards to life crisis or circumstances. We are all in the same boat! Last, please, avoid any unnecessary drama that has NOTHING to do with you! Sometimes, being an active listener is enough to group you in being part of the drama. It's best to be inattentive and simply change the topic, or best, walk away. It's very funny how many times I've seen a group talking about a professor negatively, and then the professor happens to walk by them ?
Also, my advice is delay gratification! You need to sacrifice a lot just to do at least decently well in the program. It's very challenging. So, you have to choose which one is important: going out with friends or strictly going to your study spot to study? Whichever decision you choose while in the program will surely reflect on you towards the end of the semester!
To close, I find my experience with the school an 8 out of 10. I would consider this the most fairest program out of any institution I know of. I know that some programs has a very strict threshold compare to this school in regards to passing (I.e., 80% and above in each exams). Also, I do know that some nursing programs meets for lecture 4-5x a week. I don't see, nor have I experienced, any disorganization with the program (except if it has to do with financial aid?). The professors are usually on-time with grading assignments and responding to emails. Some will even give you their own work number just to simply text instead of email! text! I understand that sometimes you may feel frustrated that the professor hasn't responded back, but please know that professors have lives too? They have their own family to take care of, may even be in grad school, and they also are hospital workers!
But, there has been improvements compared to the first semester in communication level (not 100% perfect, but it's getting there considering limited faculty staffing!).
Please-Please inbox me or let me know if you have any additional questions, worries, or concerns. Take care and keep safe!
WOW! thank you a lot for all the descriptive answers!! I really appreciate it! It changed my perspective on PSON because I was having doubts about it when someone said it's a scam.
Also can I know your reason why you picked PSON over NYU if you don't mind me asking.
Thank you!
Just now, lily41 said:WOW!! thank you a lot for all the descriptive answers!! I really appreciate it! It changed my perspective on PSON because I was having doubts about it when someone said it's a scam.
Also can I know your reason why you picked PSON over NYU if you don't mind me asking.
Thank you!
Sure thing! I picked PSON over NYU due to the following reasons
1) Affordability (PSON > NYU)
2) Communication (PSON is more quick with the phone/email responses compared to NYU!)
3) PSON is the first to grant me my first acceptance letter! Whereas NYU got back a bit late
4) I've never been a huge fan of "huge campuses" so I feel that Mount Sinai fits me personally well. It's a medium size institution. Plus, we are moving into a much-much better location and facility which is a bonus.
5) The overall academia seems much more fair compared to other institutions.
lr1123
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Hi all!
I started Fall 2019 so I am currently in the middle of my first semester.
Overall, it has been going well! The majority of the professors are amazing and really care about the students.
It is a lot of self-teaching so be prepared to do that!
The workload is heavy but definitely manageable!
Pm me with any questions you may have!
Good luck!