Pace University info

vcs123 · Mar 19, 2010

I am currently in my spring semester of my sophomore year in the RN4 program at Pace University on the Westchester Campus. I will graduate from Pace in May 2012. When I graduated high school, I wanted to go straight into a bachelors program for nursing. I looked at over 10 schools and chose to come to Pace, and I love it here. Honestly, no program is perfect, but the few inconveniences that Pace students have to deal with don't even come close to outweighing the benefits.

Pace's nursing program is unique. It is one of the only schools in which students are attending hospitals for clinicals in their sophomore year, giving students one more year of clinical experience than most schools do. Pace's NCLEX pass rate is 90%. Nine out of ten students passed their licensure exam on their first try, which is outstanding! Furthermore, LSN (Lienhard School of Nursing) graduates exceeded both the New York State passing rate and the national average passing rate in 2009.

Professors encourage students to ask questions and they ACTUALLY answer them on the spot, and if they don't know the answer, they will get back to you. Professors care if you pass or fail. Nursing is NOT an easy A. If you come into the program thinking that you can get an A in every class without trying, you will be disappointed. Professors always want people to ask questions, they email you with names, phone numbers, and email addresses of tutors for all your nursing classes and encourage you to go see tutors if you are having some difficulty.

I have never had a problem with professors not answering my emails. Every time I have emailed with a question, I always have gotten a response. I recently found out about a job position and needed 3 letters of recommendation within 3 days notice and I emailed my professors, they responded and each wrote me a letter of recommendation in time for me to meet the application deadline.

After every exam professors have a signup sheet on their door where you can sign up to meet with them one-on-one to go through every question on the test so students fully understand what they got wrong so they don't make the same mistake again. Professors are willing to set aside these hours to help their students.

I am halfway through this program and I have never once regretted coming to Pace. To anyone who is looking into nursing schools I highly encourage you to visit the schools, look at the nursing labs, speak to current students, and make appointments to speak with nursing professors. This is the best way for you to see which school is for you.

AccelCNL, MSN, RN · Mar 19, 2010

Thanks you very much for responding to my question. I am applying to three other programs ( CNR, LIU-Brooklyn, and College of Mt. St. Vincent) but my number one choice is Pace.

I just have a few other questions. I heard that there are clinicals in CT. Is that true because I do not drive. I mean if it is it is not a dealbreaker but I would have to keep it in mind.

How large are classes generally?

Where are other clinical sites?

And any other tidbits you can think off. However, I think if I were to get into Pace and get a decent finaid package I would attend.

Thanks once again fro answering my questions.