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The ACE program is probably the most difficult program in the area, I said this because I finished it. As far as disorganized, I agree, however; I also have friends who goes to the Villanova and UPenn program, they also complained about their programs in terms of organization, knowledge of the instructors, etc. My point is, you will not find a perfect program. High drop out rate, yes, very high drop out rate, like I said before, it's a very difficult program. BUT, let me say this, the reason the drop out rate is so high, it's because they really prepare you. You can't expect to go through the ACE program with 86 credits in 11 months, and have over 99% nclex passing rate to be easy, right? One more thing, sometimes I get asked what program did I go to, I told them the ACE program, and they said, the ACE program from Drexel? and I said yes, they usually replied "wow, I don't know how you do it".

whoa, now i have a quick question. you said i must stop practicing. is that mean they gonna let me go? because i'll be working as gn, and will be taking the nclex maybe 3 weeks after i start. do anyone know that answer to that? will my hospital terminate my employment?

Crab guys, I still need some help or opinion after I checked out all the posts. I have an interview coming up, do you think I can just wear shirt and tie?

Thanks for the encouragement. This is for New York Presbyterian. I thought my resume is pretty good and she said my qualification are impressive.... I guess this is just a generic rejection email. I'm not sure if she meant I'm not qualify for the position, or I shouldn't be applying to NYP anymore, now I'm hesitated to apply other positions in NYP.

hi guys, I need your opinions, I have a job descriptions below, do you think it's suitable for new graduate? The reason I asked is because I got rejected for interview Clinical Nurse I - RN - Cardiac Telemetry Clinical Nurse I - RN -Cardiac Care Unit Both have the same Responsibilities The Clinical Nurse I is responsible for the direct provision of effective and comprehensive nursing care. Current New York State Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse. Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.

If you don't have insurance, you can get the the shots from Drexel, it's a walk in office in Drexel/Hospital. You will have to pay in cash.

yea, the yellow is not a good kind of yellow. Everyone can spot you from miles away and know that you're from drexel; and you won't be hide when you're on the floor, hahaha. Some people get the shoes from that place i mentioned but I think they're pretty pricey... you can just get a pair of all white leather sneaker from footlocker or something....

It has to be a certain color to match Drexel's color, yellow top and dark blue bottom. Drexel provides you a place in the city where you go in and get fitted; they sew drexel's name on the scrub. You don't have to wear them to go to lecture, just clinical and CLRC lab.

Oh yea, they also give you stephescope and blood pressure cuff. The stephescope sucks, a lot of students bought better ones, but I'm fine with it. Once you get used to what you need to hear, you will catch it, but of course the good ones are much better. I would just use it first....

Tell him don't waste the money, it's true. The program will give you a PDA, it is included.

JDNNUrse is right, see all your good friends while you can because you won't see them much or at all for 11 months

Hey David, what do they mean by "season"? Is that mean they don't hire till next year? till fall? till the end of the summer? oh boy....

Hi suemom2kay, I'm from Philly area. That's what I've seen as well, there are plenty of PAs work in the EM etc, but not much of NPs. Do you mind telling me which hospital would that be? Just curious since I'm from the area as well.

I don't think is flooded, at least I hope not because I'm graduating in Sept. (hopefully). As far as requirment goes, I heard from a friend that Jefferson and HUP requires BSN now. There are many hospitals in the tri-state area, so just relax; concentrate on passing the board first while keep looking. Let's put it this way, if u can't pass the board, you can't get anywhere. But I believe jobs are out there. Does anyone has any input as far as "flooded" RN jobs in the Philly area? I hope not.....

Hi everyone, I hope you guys can answer some of my questions. I'm currently in an accel. BSN program and will be done in Sept. I eventually want to go to grad. school. I looked into emergency medicine and want to know if they use NPs in that area? I've seen PAs but not sure about NPs. If they do use NPs in the EM, what specity of NPs would that be? Family NP? Thanks.

Free2Dream, Do you think having a MSN or NP would give one advantage accept to CRNA program? I just want to hear some opinion, I'm sure some would say no, some would say yes. For me, I think it would be. In addition, I thought about get the NP while working as a RN because the hospital would pay for it since it's a teaching hospital, second, it would take 2 to 3 years part time, that's about the amount of time I want to work before I apply to CRNA program. So again, do you think it would be an advantage or disadvantage.

jrv, I believe being a NP would be more beneficial toward the background that you have! With your corporate experience and the nice degree from MIT. Especially if you want to get involve w/ the med. device, bio-sciences, having the general knowledge as a middle health care provider (NP) would def. fit nicely toward your background compare to CRNA, IMO.

I agree w/ asianrn, don't worry about your gpa, i think it's fine... I'm too freaking out about gpa, but it is what it is. Like asianrn said, people on this board had gotten in w/ below 3.0, so it's really about the whole process/package. I truly belive that if you want it, some how some way, you'll get it. I have a friend who applied for D.O. school for 2 years straight and didn't get in, but this year (3rd times), he got accepted a few and going to PCOM now. His volunteer work, additional classes and others helped him; not because of his fancy application, but because he didn't give up and knowing that there's a way as long he keeps the dream up.

Ok Ok, i'll put my two cents in. I'm in the 3rd quarters in the program. From I've seen so far, people that who dropped out tend to be the ones who have a family (husband and kids), but there are also students w/ kids have no problem. It really comes down to time managment, once it starts, you don't have time for breaks. You need to get on top of everything, don't ever slack because you just can't afford to. I wouldn't too concern about your science but just the basic anatomy and phsy. because most of the material or should I say exam questions, are not too much emphaized on the science portion, but more like what would a nurse do in such situation; but have a good understand of the science backgroun would help of course. Other people dropped up find out that nursing aren't really for them, some just couldn't take the fast pace. Let's face it, you're cramping 86 credits in 4 quarters, not even semester.... so just image you're going through 4 or 6 different type of subjects in just 10 weeks, on top of that, they count HESI as part of your grade, meaning 10 to 20% of the grade in some of the classes count toward your overall grade for the course. That also mean that on the day of the final, you'll have to take the final exam for the course as well as HESI in different location. Try to be prepare on the 1st quarter, work as hard as you can so you'll get used to the rest of the quarters, get used to the pace, get used to the time managment, because once second quarter start, that's when the walls start popping out no where. You'll have 2 days lectures from 8 to 5, then 3 days clinical, sometime on saturday starting 2nd quarter. Everyone can make it, but you really have to be on top of things, be organize and manage your time well. Don't be afraid or think about it now, when the time comes, just tackle it day by day... 11 months will go by fast when you're in the program...

I'm not expert or nothing, but I think taking the ICU job would make much much more sense. I would take physics last if you really want to... But getting the work experience is more important. Plus those classes you mentioned, i don't think they're required, so why not just get the experience first. Like you said, if you apply enough school, you'll get in; so go for the experience IMO

I went to PSU as well, and I didn't remember we had that kind of grading scale, unless is recent. But back to the point, my GPA is ok right now but since I'm in an accel. program, I'm not sure how much I can prevent it from dropping... IMO, I think it's good to take some graduate courses, especially if you can get a job at the teaching hospital. I checked a few teaching hospitals in Philly and the first couple of crna courses are the same for other MSN courses. THey usually let you take those core classes, I think that can show them your ability in the graduate level.

Brad, do you mind to share what school would that be? I'm just curious because I'm from PA as well... i just wonder what school has such as grading system.... I can't believe if one gets a 93 would get a B, that's not cool.

One of my class mate is living at Stiles, i heard she said the rate is pretty reasonable. Stiles is literally right across the street, takes about 40 seconds walking from Stiles to classes/library/Hanne. hospita.

I used to work as an engineer in a major health care company before I'm an accl. BSN student. Again, this is just my opinion. The companies I worked for; majority of the directors, CEO and CFO have ivy degrees. In particular, the CEO and CFO have the degree from Penn. Wharton. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure there is many high up mangement have non-ivy degrees; or even don't have a degree. But at least in my experiencs, and even my friend who works for a major corporation share the same thoughts, that the ivy degree will come in handy. I used to think degree is just a degree, but as time progress, I think the ivy degree will help you in "some ways some how". Again, this is just my experiece from worked in the corporate world...

Well said Texasgas, don't ever let anyone tell you what you can't do!