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I am an RN in philadelpihia and the hospital at which I work is also moving to the all RN model. My floor (cardiac step down unit) was the first to roll out this model. RN's max out at 4 patients with a charge nurse to support during busy times. Patient satisfaction did go up with this switch. It is a very busy unit with a lot of completes and it is completely doable as long as you have a supportive team that you work with to help you at busy times. I feel doing everything for the patient goes me better control of what's going on (better skin assessments, knowing your vitals rlght away and changes from baseline).

I just finished the ACE program in September and I highly recommend going to Drexel. Drexel has a great reputation with Philadelphia hospitals. Throughout the program you have the opportunity to have Clinicals at some amazing hospitals who will hire you when you graduate. I was hired 3 weeks after graduation and many of my classmates have also gotten jobs in Philly hospitals based off their clinical locations. I also know people who went to Jeffersons program who are 6 months out and can't even get an interview. Jefferson hospital is on a hiring freeze. Hope this helps a bit.

For those of you waiting to hear for fall 2013...don't expect decisions to made before thanksgiving. Most aren't decided until Christmas or new year. As long as you are around the 3.0 range you are fine. They accept a large amount of students especially in the fall class. I graduated this past fall and my class started with 170 students. They mainly look at your pre-req's. I remember the waiting game all too well...Good luck to all!!!

I applied in august and heard back by November 30th, but was placed on hold until I submitted my fall 2010 grades. I submitted them last Thursday and was accepted today. I look forward to meeting all of you. Enjoy your last 9 months of freedom!