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Hi chernandez! I also graduated with my bachelors in May 2011. I literally came home from my chem class this evening (pre-req for ABSN starting in May) and searched for "chemistry" to see what I could find on this site. I am also having a rough time with chem! I can't guarantee you or myself anything, but I do know that if you want something badly enough, you will find a way to make it happen no matter what. The sole fact that you finished college, had a 4.0 your last semester, and meanwhile went through a difficult pregnancy attests to the fact that you have a lot of will power. I don't know you...but I believe in you! Keep studying and going for extra help. Pour your heart and soul into it. And know that you are not alone in feeling defeated in chemistry!! If we give it all we have, we can do it! God Bless! :-)

I second purplegum's post. I'd like to know, too! How did any of you ABSN nurses with no previous health-related experience compose your resumes in order to land a job? Thanks!

Thank you for your reply! Do you think you could answer my first and fourth questions (above) as well? I'd really like to know about #4 in particular. Thanks again!

Thanks so much for your response jomajoma. Congrats on getting married! I wish you the best of luck in Dallas. Would you happen to know how many of your peers were able to find work as an RN after passing the NCLEX exam at Pace? Has it been hard for them? Easy? A mixture of both? Thanks again!!

Thanks so much live4rachael! Anyone else??

Just wondering if any of you who previously posted in this thread were able to find a job as an RN after graduation? Or anyone who went through an accelerated program for that matter. If you could share with us the school you attended and the location you found your job in as well, that would be helpful! Thanks!

Thanks so much for your post, jomajoma. IF you feel comfortable doing so, can you share with us: -When you graduated -Your former gpa upon admittence -How difficult the program is -If support systems were put in place for students to succeed -If you had a science background before beginning the program -If you believe students should be strong in math -How well prepared for the profession you and your peers felt after graduating -Job prospects/offers upon graduation for you and your cohort Anything additional you'd like to share would be welcomed. Thanks in advance, and congrats!!!

I've heard that too, but solely from reading posts on this website. My guess would be that if you can make it through a very rigorous program, then you are likely to do well on the NCLEX. Pace's Lienhard school of Nursing seems to hold its students to high standards. That's good, but I'm sure very stressful for students!

Clam, Maybe you're right about the graduate credits being included in the cost. I'll have to ask at the open house (on May 21st in the evening, by the way, if you're interested!) I called Pace and asked about their NCLEX pass rate. It's 100%. That's amazing. Of course, this does not necessarily guarantee you will be a great nurse. But I would think it still say something about the program and about how the students are prepared. The CDP program at Pace sounds extremely rigorous, with students needing to pass clinical exams with a 90% in the beginning of the program, and a 95% towards the end, as well as needing to maintain a high GPA. I believe I read on the website that a 77% was considered a failing grade. Don't quote me on this (about the 77%) but I know I'm in the ballpark. Thoughts?

Hi Everyone! I know it has been asked before, but I have to revive some old questions. Can any recent or current graduates of Dominican College in NY share with us... 1.) What your GPA and pre-requisite grades were when you applied? 2.) How many students are/were in your cohort? 3.) How rigorous the program is/was? 4.) Job prospects/offers? Thank you!!!

Hi ARickli, I think I'll be applying to Pace's January 2013 CDP (in layman's terms, the ABSN) as backup. Pace would be my first choice if it were not for the price tag! The graduates from the CDP program seem to be very well prepared for the nursing profession. Last I checked, for the 2013-2014 school year, the CDP program will cost $16,048/semester. There are 3 semesters. 6 graduate credits are included in the program. I believe each graduate credit costs $1,103. $48,144.00 (3 semesters) + $6,618.00 (6 graduate credits) = $54,762.00 This not including fees, books, etc... Am I correct? What do you think? Anything you can or want to share?