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  1. Current Drexel ACE'rs

    XLFord replied to rosiekay's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    From what I understand, you are NEVER at the same floor in the same hospital twice. Now, I haven't heard whether it will be at the same hospital or not...there is a chance, but very slim from what I...

  2. Drexel ACE Program

    XLFord replied to BusyBryRN2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't have the actual numbers, and you have to keep in mind, those who do drop, some drop for good...as in quit. There are some drop certain classes, and will begin with the Spring Semester. I...

  3. Drexel ACE Program

    XLFord replied to BusyBryRN2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In the letter they sent you with the pre-reqs, there should be a phone number for a contact person. I still have my old letter from about six months ago, I don't know if it is still the same person,...

  4. Current Drexel ACE'rs

    XLFord replied to rosiekay's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    WHOA, not so fast. You actually DO get a clinical assignment first quarter. You will have to go there about 4 times out of the entire quarter, so it's not exactly guaranteed in center city. They...

  5. Current Drexel ACE'rs

    XLFord replied to rosiekay's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    There are students who have Mac, and they seems okay with it. There were some problems with certain videos we had to view prior to lab that wasn't working on a Mac. So, the answer is, you can make...

  6. Current Drexel ACE'rs

    XLFord replied to rosiekay's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Buy uniform early, when I started in Sept, a lot of the students ordered late and didn't have uniform until the third week of class...not a good first impression. The books...are readily available, if...

  7. Current Drexel ACE'rs

    XLFord replied to rosiekay's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Actually, you don't have to buy stethoscope anymore. My class got the decent ones. They knew about the horrible stethoscopes, and this time around bought nicer ones. Now, they are not the best out...

  8. Drexel University ACE Program

    XLFord replied to Susie08's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    When did you submit your application? Have you heard anything at all from them? I know when I applied back in the beginning of this year, they kept sending me information on whether or not they have...

  9. Starting Drexel ACE program in the Fall

    XLFord replied to br00klyn66's topic in General Nursing

    Ugh, that's not very encouraging... I am a first quarter ACE student, so it's one and half month down, and 9 and half to go...I know several of my classmates have dropped or will begin again with the...

  10. I Need Your Opinion....

    XLFord replied to robynnelpnstudent's topic in General Students

    I know a couple of people in my program dropped out, most were because they found out nursing wasn't for them. A couple had to be deferred until the Spring semester for other reasons. Frankly, it's...

  11. Accelerated or Traditional BSN or AS???

    XLFord replied to Rain1999's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Everything as27 said. Also, do you like the rigorous studying regiment, as well as how good are you at working hard and working fast. If you can tolerate pressure well, and is organized, don't mind...

  12. What classes should i take next semester? Need help deciding!

    XLFord replied to Semt3x's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Don't take Micro and Physio at the same time, that'll kill you if you don't like sitting there and memorizing things. Leave the courses that are easy for you for the summer due to the compressed...

  13. Current Drexel ACE'rs

    XLFord replied to rosiekay's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    The school does advise you not to work during the program. Now, some instructors will tell you that you CAN work the first quarter if you have some background in health care, considering it may be a...

  14. Advice needed about Drexel's ACE program

    XLFord replied to marie_ash's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am also a ACE student, in the first quarter. Clinicals are generally 6 hours/day, from what I understand it doesn't change once we get to second, third or fourth semesters. For the first quarter...

  15. How to pay for Nursing school: Student Nursing Scholarship + Financial Aid Links

    XLFord replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Students

    Check with local hospitals. A fellow ACEer told me she got the information at an open house. UPenn had some openings for current ACEers to apply for their program about a month ago. If you keep a...

  16. nursing scholarships

    XLFord replied to johnsboo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Go to your school and see if they have any offers. Also, check with local hospitals, some are willing to pay for your tuition if you agree to work for them for a number of years, AND maintain a...

  17. Who Has the Best Accelerated BSN Program in Philadelphia?

    XLFord replied to smariej14's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Drexel ACE has a 98.6% NCLEX passing rate, and that is since the program started. I am a bit biased, I am a ACE Student myself. I wouldn't say it's horrible, but it is definately hard, but I'd...

  18. Accelerated nursing programs in Fall 2009

    XLFord replied to serasarah18's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Drexel - Though they require 6 credits of English, if you have a BSN, that shouldn't be a problem. Also will require an Ethics class. They DO have two classes per year, spring and fall. Program is...

  19. Accepted in Drexels ACE Program Spring 2009

    XLFord replied to nursin09student's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Definately it's 33K for the year (More if you buy their health insurance, 1K - 3K depending on which one you pick). I am a current ACE student (Fall 2008), just paid my tuition bill. So... Looking...

  20. Drexel Ace Program

    XLFord replied to rofo4life's topic in General Students

    I guess I'm in your class, Nova11. It has been interesting. We are definately coming in behind. They post all the readings for first day of class on Saturday, and we have to have it read by first...

  21. What color scrubs does your school make you wear for clinicals??

    XLFord replied to intensity_too's topic in General Students

    I guess I won't be complaining about my scrub colors anymore... Navy blue pants and gold top with school emblem (really a yellow if you ask me). And an optional white lab

  22. west chester university/drexel ACE

    XLFord replied to hushpupgrl's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I am a current Drexel ACE student, and I am still in my second week...so...still trying to figure some things out. The application process is actually the simplest I have ever done. Go to the Drexel...

  23. Accepted in Drexels ACE Program Spring 2009

    XLFord replied to nursin09student's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hello all, I am actually a Fall 2008 ACE student, so school starts for me in a few weeks. I applied to Drexel back in February, and after jumping through quite a FEW hoops (long stories involved) I...

  24. Poll: Which science pre-req has been the hardest for you?

    XLFord replied to smellyacres's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hmm...I slept through Chem I & II, so those were the easiest. Microbiology is by far the most interesting. I would say A&P I was the hardest for me, it is a lot more identifying. A&P II...