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Thanks for the congratulation. Well, like all nursing schools the program is tough but it is doable. Remember, you are completing a typical 2yr program in 1 yr (12 months). Very tough times, yet it flies by so quick, before you realize it is over. This might sound funny to you but if you're a very good reader, retainer and are able to effectively use your time you might be able to work like10 hours a week. I couldn't do it but 2 of my mates had jobs like that. I don't know how they managed it. It can be stressful and overwhelming, but once you get into the program you can make it if you pull your weight. I looked at UCONN's program (does not award BSN), Quinipiac's (too expensive for me), Yale's (Expensive and no BSN) etc. I chose this program mainly because of the cost. It costs about $15,000. There are some good professors who would want you to succeed. If I were to do it again I might, but will plan it out better. My encouragement to you is that you make up your mind about the school you want and work hard on the prerequisites for the school. Apply and get started. It would not be long and it will be over. Before I started this program I looked around this site and other places for anybody who had completed the program. I found none. So I am more than happy to help with information, books etc. I hope this helps. Let me know if you have more questions. Thanks.

Hi Buduca, I am graduating from the ACE program on this coming thursday (Aug 5). At the time of application we were about 110 individuals and 22 of us were accepted into the program. I don't know the average GPA of all those who were accepted but my GPA was 3.6 (not exactly reflective of my academic potential- LOL). You're required to write an essay as part of the application process. One's GPA might be as great but I believe that if your essay is compelling enough it might convince the admission committee of your potential and you may be accepted. Well, with first exam, it's nothing serious to worry about. Once you're accepted into the program you're given 6 chances to pass the exam. Yes, the passing mark is 100% but it is not comprehensive exam. The content is medications calculations. Very easy to grasp if you did high school math. eg "The physician ordered 10mg of medication x. The medication comes in a tablet of 5mg. How many tablets should you administer?" 5mg=1 tab therefore: 10mg=y Solve for Y:Y=(10*1)/5=10/5=2 tabs Ans: 2 tabs. this is just one example. But the concept is the same throughout. Once you are accepted they will let you buy a book that has lots and lots of examples that will set you up for success. My Prerequisite grade varied from B- to A. I hope this information helps. If you have more questions, pls let me know. Good luck.

hello 2bjoshrn9788, i understand u got into the nursing program at scsu. congrats. is it the ace program or the traditional one? i got into the ace program and likely to start in august this year. i wanted know so we discuss what possible preparations can be made.....