I currently attend SXU. The instructors are awesome. They are always willing to help and if you need references some of them will even give their cell phone numbers. There is a nice variety of clinical sites, the experience will depend on the hospital. Sim Lab is mandatory for some of the practicum classes. They have nice little dummies. They don't set you up with externships but that is not really their responsibility. I actually did just finish an externship over the summer. Some of the hospitals in the area offer them, all you have to do is apply! Some summer courses are offered; however, once clinicals are started its mainly nursing electives. I love SXU. I feel that I am truly learning a lot. The work is tough but you get out of it what you put into it! good luck!