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Has anyone spoken to Rutgers? They told me that decisions would be ready "by the end of the month", but I'm not sure if they mean by the end of October or November. If anyone talks to them please let me know!

Has anyone received an email confirming that Rutgers received their application? I didn't get any confirmation so I was just curious.

The school is Felician College in NJ. The program is very small, our cohort started with 19 students. I'm in the second semester now. The other students in my cohort are all very intelligent, hard working students. It's really concerning knowing that out of such a high quality group of students more than half of us will (statistically) be failed out of the program. It makes me think that there is something flawed in the program rather than the quality of the students. If I had known of the incredibly low graduation rate, I would have gone to one of the other schools I was accepted into. Since I'm only two semesters in I've been applying to other schools with a better graduation rate and high NCLEX scores (and are cheaper to boot). I feel like a program should aid you in your preparation to take the NCLEX, not be an obstacle. Thoughts considering your experience? Did the other students wish that they had decided to transfer earlier?

Compared to similar programs in the area though this rate is much, much lower. It makes me think that it has less to do with the students and more to do with the school, which is why it's causing me to be concerned. Why wouldn't other schools also have the same drop out rates?

I originally went through the same thought process. They do have a high NCLEX rate, but I still think the graduation rate being so low is a red flag. I spoke with other schools in the area and their graduation rates are much higher and their NCLEX pass rates are about the same to this school. I think I'd prefer a prefer a program where I have a better chance of graduating that has the same high NCLEX pass rate. Thoughts?

Hi, I am currently in an ABSN program and recently became aware that my school has a very low graduation rate for this program (less than 50%). When I was applying for programs this wasn't on my radar, I was told to mostly look at the school's NCLEX pass rate. Now I'm concerned more about making it through the program than the NCLEX. I'm thinking about transferring to a program with a better graduation rate. Is anyone else looking at this as they apply to schools? I would highly recommend it since it's not normally on people's radar. Any advice as I consider transferring?

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Hi, I recently started at an accelerated program for second degree bachelor students at a small private school in NJ. So far I love it, but I'm concerned that because the program is accelerated I might be missing out on some important learning experiences. What are some things you would recommend that I can do to enhance my learning? Especially ways to learn more about social justice issues in health care, for example health care as it relates to the LGBT community, immigration, substance abuse and other high risk populations...I feel like my school's curriculum only glances over these issues. Do any other students feel like their school is also lacking in these areas? A little background on me: I'm particularly interested in public health and like working with marginalized populations. I did a year with HealthCorps where I volunteered at a free health clinic working mostly with undocumented immigrants. I also have experience volunteering for a suicide prevention hotline, an HIV/AIDS hotline, and needle exchanges.

Hi, I recently started at an accelerated program for second degree bachelor students at a small private school in NJ. So far I love it, but I'm concerned that because the program is accelerated I might be missing out on some important learning experiences. What are some things you would recommend that I can do to enhance my learning? Especially ways to learn more about social justice issues in health care, for example health care as it relates to the LGBT community, immigration, substance abuse and other high risk populations...I feel like my school's curriculum only glances over these issues. Do any other students feel like their school is also lacking in these areas? A little background on me: I'm particularly interested in public health and like working with marginalized populations. I did a year with HealthCorps where I volunteered at a free health clinic working mostly with undocumented immigrants. I also have experience volunteering for a suicide prevention hotline, an HIV/AIDS hotline, and needle exchanges.