latin_dancer25
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Also... any 2nd degree program that can be completed n MONTHS is going to be difficult. I, too, got my first degree in biology from PSU main, but this doesn't even compare. Semesters 2 & 3 have two different classes every 7 weeks. It's a huge commitment. But it is nice that the instructors will try and work with you. They respond to emails almost immediately and by the end of it all, they do almost become your friends & family. The pros outweigh the cons ... including all the hours of lost sleep!
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Hi, I'll try to check this page frequently if I rem. I was part of the 1st 2nd degree nursing class - we ended up with 19 people graduating. 18 of us took the NCLEX, and a few of us highly doubt that the last person will even take the NCLEX. Anyway, 18 of took the NCLEX and all passed. (All but two passed with the minimum 75 questions!) Having to take the program in 16 mo, I couldn't imagine going to a shorter one. BUT a MAJOR advantage of PSU's program is the preceptorship in the last semester. You get to either got to UPMC, Hershey, Altoona Hospital, or Nason. It's a WONDERFUL transition between life as a student and a nurse. Also, I can't remember the number of people, but the majority of us ended up graduating with a job, also. I hope this helps you make your decision. Like I said, I'll try to check this frequently if more questions arise. Good luck! =)
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out of curiosity what other school were you accepted to?
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I'd recommend this program to anyone! There is so much content to be covered in 16-mo (which is actually 14/15-mo with the vacation time) that I wonder how some places can accomplish this in 11-mos! This is a very very young program, and I would say the faculty has done an excellent job for their first year. They are learning and growing along with the students, and I feel that the program won't be "together" for a few years, but they are constantly tweaking material. Like I said, I'd totally recommend PSU's program to anyone (of course I bleed blue & white, also, so any other place is just unacceptable)! :-)