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There are only 6 clinical days per sequence and 6 simulations , then in the 3rd and 4th you will have more because of pediatrics and maternity. I wish there had been more clinical and less simulation, but I definitely got something out of the sims. I was very anxious about the NCLEX so I took the course and studied on my own as well, but I did great and actually could have taken it right after graduation. Which is to say, yes they prep you pretty well with mandatory online quizzes and nclex-style questions from kaplan from day 1. If you are a good student, no Cs, B+/A average you can probably do it. If you have test anxiety or are kind of weak in certain areas then you will have to study more after graduation. The pass rate is much improved from their low point (I think 2013) as the prep has adjusted to match the new test. NYU is a big school--the spring graduation was about 250 people, and the winter graduation was around 150. There is definitely some variation in ability and background of the students but they do not seem to let people flunk out the way I have heard some tougher nursing programs do, for whatever that is worth. You must maintain a C average and if you get under a C you have to retake the class and go on probation. The only real advantage as far as employment is that you have a leg up in applying to NYU hospital as long as you have a gpa of over 3.5. Also you may meet people in your clinicals who can help you. It is a general BSN, no specific field of study. You can take one or two electives in your final semester that may relate to your interest in peds, international health, women's health or a couple other choices, if that's what you mean. Everyone is telling me now that once you have a year of hospital work under your belt the hospitals usually pay for a few credits of your advanced degree every semester, so many people choose that route rather than pay and go all at once. It's expensive and a big decision, but it is your decision. I preferred 18 months to a 1 year program because of my family responsibilities/desire to have a life. :) Happy to answer any other questions and best of luck to you all!!!

"did you do the accelerated program? and how was ittt?!!!?" Yes. I did the accelerated program. It was hard but doable. Only a couple of people out of 200 or so failed a class and were held back (so to speak) and had to repeat. Pathophysiology was the tough one. Some parts of the program are ridiculous. For example the psych class is 6 weeks long and half the class does it as the first half of the 12 week semester and the other group does it 2nd half. Just weirdness like that. "How did u like the program?! Where did you live? What was your schedule like (how many classes per day, what days, when were clinicals)? Did hospitals change for clinicals? Did you know anyone who communted from Long Island ?" I liked it some days, hated it others I lived/live in Brooklyn and it was easy to get to campus at washington square but in my last semester the nursing building opened on 1st avenue and it was a little harder. Schedule was 4 classes and their associated clinical or lab. The clinical and simulation were alternate week so it's a little hard to say. Let's say Monday 8am would be Patho lecture like 11, then Adult and Elder I lecture (basically nursing 101) from 12-3 then nothing, then Tuesday might be your clinical which could bbe in the Bronx (super far from me) or the upper east side (kind of far) and would be 7:30-3 and usually the teacher expects you to be early for that. The Wednesday could be 8 am Health Assessment lecture and Thursday 8am could be your Health Assessment "clinical" which is small group practical skills in a classroom. It's very overwhelming at first but you get into the swing of things. The alternate week you would have simulation in a classroom instead of clinical in a hospital. The simulation day is shorter say 8-12. Hospitals for clinicals change. You can be in Manhattan Brooklyn, Queens or the Bronx. Mostly Manhattan, a couple Bronx and Brooklyn, and if I remember correctly only Pediatrics was in Queens. People commuted from all over. I know two or three girls who came in from LI and they usually took the train in to classes but drove to the clinicals and it was a big hassle but they did it. CI'm going to try to dredge up my old schedules and see if I can post them for you guys.

Hey everyone. I am a 2015 grad who entered in Jan. 2014. Ask me anything.

Christina, if that's your real name I wouldn't advise putting it on message boards.

First day is January 27. The academic calendar is here

I was admitted a couple of days ago. Applied before the priority deadline. But I actually had to call and it turned out they had mis-classified my application, but they fixed it while I was on the phone and I had my decision within a week of that. FYI my overall GPA is about 3.1, my sciences 3.6 (including C in chemistry). I had strong recommendations and about 100 volunteer hours plus some non-clinical stuff (tutoring, SAT prep volunteering, research lab).

Has anyone considered or sent additional information in hopes of boosting their chances? I applied for the priority deadline and haven't heard yet. The representative said it could be another 2-3 weeks and I could probably get another recommendation letter in based on some tutoring and independent study I'm doing this fall. Anyone else?

Hi current ETPers. Have you heard whether the program structure has changed from last year? It looks like the requirements are slightly different. They ask for nutrition, which I don't think was included last year. Thanks!

Very exciting to see new-ish grads getting interviews. I'm planning on going to NYU in the Spring (assuming I get in) and am scared about the job market already.

Is this a program for newly graduated RNs?

Hi, I'm hoping to go to NYU in the Spring. I am postponing nursing school to stay home with my child a little longer. I imagine most of you are in the throes of finals, but if anyone has a chance, would you mind sharing your class schedule with me/us? I'm trying to figure out the day care situation for next year and any input helps. Thanks!

I didn't get in (not a big surprise but still disappointing) but in my letter (rec'd 2 weeks ago, dated 4/4) they said I should contact them over the summer for advice on improving my application if I'd like to reapply. Not sure if this is standard or if (god-willing) I'd be a lock if I retook a course. Anyway, hope that helps someone. I am not sure if I'll reapply or not. Congrats and best wishes to those admitted. I hope you'll share your wisdom about the program as the year goes on.

Glad to see more people getting their acceptances--congrats to those who've been admitted! I assume I didn't get in (my grades aren't outstanding) but I can't help hoping to hear soon. Jeanette73, were you happy with the program? I can't PM but I was wondering how you felt about it as well as your choice to pursue the NP.

Hi brooklyn2012, Do you mind sharing your stats? Mine are 3.3 undergrad, 3.6 prereqs (Chemistry was a killer) and TEAS overall (Adjusted Individual Total Score) was 87%. Really hoping my GPA hasn't knocked me out of contention.

Kind of depressing. I'm applying to an accelerated program now and hoping that volunteering and clinic rotations pay off eventually.