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  1. Drexel ACE Program March 2009

    AugustRain replied to phill_rn's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Oh, and to answer your question about books for the rest of the year, I think I've lost track. They're in almost every room of my house and in my car, and I swear they multiply when I'm not looking....

  2. Drexel ACE Program March 2009

    AugustRain replied to phill_rn's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Loner, I wouldn't worry too much about getting your Assessment book by the 1st day, there were quite a few of us who didn't have it by then. If you're buying it used, be aware that you'll probably be...

  3. Drexel ACE Program March 2009

    AugustRain replied to phill_rn's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I actually have a bunch of them. I got the Fundamentals one for Priniciples 1st quarter and that was it. Anything more is too much at that point. 2nd quarter, I got Maternity, Mental Health,...

  4. Survivng Drexel ACE - advice pls!

    AugustRain replied to CalicoKitty's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Yup, it's me. lol. I got an A on the pharm final but missed an A in the class by a tenth of a point. I would say that I'm not an over achiever, but the temper tantrum I threw over the tenth of a point...

  5. Survivng Drexel ACE - advice pls!

    AugustRain replied to CalicoKitty's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    haha neither, but i do think we studied together at lunch today.

  6. Survivng Drexel ACE - advice pls!

    AugustRain replied to CalicoKitty's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Congrats! It's a relief, isn't it? I think a lot of people did better on the HESI than on the final (which is how I felt when I walked out of there). I got consistent 80-somethings in women's all...

  7. Survivng Drexel ACE - advice pls!

    AugustRain replied to CalicoKitty's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    LOL I know, who makes these terms up?? It has something to do with the pulsation of the placenta, a wooshing noise, and matching the mom's pulse rate. At least grades are posted and we can breathe a...

  8. Survivng Drexel ACE - advice pls!

    AugustRain replied to CalicoKitty's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    new1nurse, good luck this week! i'm sure we'll all be fine (at least, that's what i keep telling myself). did you go to any of the reviews today or did you skip

  9. Drexel ACE versus Jefferson FACT

    AugustRain replied to lnr103's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Guess we can add that to signs that you're a nursing student - you're so exhausted, you can't remember where you go to school. :) Good luck with

  10. Drexel ACE versus Jefferson FACT

    AugustRain replied to lnr103's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Actually, with the ACE early assurance, you don't have any MSN credits when you finish your BSN. Not sure what the story is with

  11. Drexel ACE versus Jefferson FACT

    AugustRain replied to lnr103's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Drexel also has an Early Assurance program if you meet certain academic criteria in 3rd quarter of the ACE program, which allows you to go on for either your MSN/NP/DrNP in various

  12. Drexel University-ACE Program Fall '09

    AugustRain replied to BrieretheGr8's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I second that advice...I got so much help when I went to meet with a financial aid person at the Hahneman campus. The computer guys are great too, you can pretty much just hand over your computer and...

  13. Drexel ACE Program March 2009

    AugustRain replied to phill_rn's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Some of the books you buy will depend on your study style and who your professors are, but I think we all agree that there were a few that were totally useless. You can always buy a book later if you...

  14. Drexel ACE Program March 2009

    AugustRain replied to phill_rn's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    FYI for those of you who are obsessing about preparing for the upcoming quarter...the spring book lists were just e-mailed out, so I imagine you'll be getting them soon. :) Hopefully some of us will...

  15. Drexel University-ACE Program Fall '09

    AugustRain replied to BrieretheGr8's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    multiple guess...love it. MellieM, are you looking to park during classes or b/c you'll be living in the

  16. Survivng Drexel ACE - advice pls!

    AugustRain replied to CalicoKitty's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I know, I feel like I walk around with a book permanently attached to my body...waiting for trains, appointments...it still never feels like it's enough. But I seem to be retaining some of it, so I'll...

  17. Survivng Drexel ACE - advice pls!

    AugustRain replied to CalicoKitty's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I don't mind the lectures, I like that she throws in the real life anecdotes. The psych lectures can be a killer, though...more or less feel like I could just read the book on that one. And really,...

  18. Survivng Drexel ACE - advice pls!

    AugustRain replied to CalicoKitty's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi newnurse, If you studied the concepts, you should do just fine on pharm. Yost is pretty straightforward - look at the key points at the end of the chapters and in the power points (especially the...

  19. Drexel ACE Program March 2009

    AugustRain replied to phill_rn's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Well, you're definitely missing Principles lab & clinical (say good bye to your Fridays!). You also seem to be missing Assessment lab. Both will be scheduled closer to the start of classes....

  20. I don't know what to do....

    AugustRain replied to hiddencatRN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    First, congrats on getting accepted to both schools! You and your DH know your financial situation best in terms of whether or not Drexel is feasible, but it sounds like you have a good plan in place....

  21. Drexel ACE Program March 2009

    AugustRain replied to phill_rn's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    As for uniforms - what Loner said. Books can do some damage to you bank account, but some of them are used for more than one class. I think mine ran about $600 for the 1st quarter...try to buy as...

  22. Drexel ACE Program March 2009

    AugustRain replied to phill_rn's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Okay, this is probably because I'm so tired that I can hardly see straight, but I really wouldn't count on getting to the gym before class. You might be able to make it work 1st quarter, but after...

  23. Drexel ACE Program March 2009

    AugustRain replied to phill_rn's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    The gym membership is for the Sweat near Hahnemann, but it's only good at that particular location. First quarter classes are M-F 8-4ish. One day a week will include the Assessment lab in addition...

  24. Drexel University-ACE Program Fall '09

    AugustRain replied to BrieretheGr8's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Have you tried the Reviews & Rationales books? They have NCLEX questions in each chapter, along with an outline of the material, and extra questions on the CD that comes with each book. All of...

  25. Survivng Drexel ACE - advice pls!

    AugustRain replied to CalicoKitty's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    It was my first choice, but I never ended up applying anywhere else either (guess that was the good thing about Drexel's early priority deadline). And yes, I actually did awesome on the HESI, like...