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Hi Thanks, I'll be mindful of that when I order my books. Probably next week. Can you tell us anything about the program? We're starting in 2 weeks!! Yikes

What's your point????

It's cool that you have a friend that got accepted with you. I do have some content and some practice questions that were emailed to me by the school. Its seems relatively easy so I'm not too concerned. I can't wait to start and I love that its only one calendar year from Jan to Dec! How awesome is that.

Yeah an hour and 15 mins is pretty far but I'm sure you'll get used to the drive and it won't seem as daunting after a while. Don't quote me on this but the 1st trimester we should have class 3 days a week and clinicals 2 days a week. Our program lectures are always during the day but I don't know about the clinicals. How's the math class? I'm taking the challenge exam so Im not sure how to start studying. I've been watching tutorials on youtube but that about it.

Oh ok. I live approximately 30 mins away from the school. My commute wont be that bad, how about you?

Nice to informally meet you. I got my letter 2 weeks ago. I was due to start an direct entry MSN program at Seton Hall this September; I attended orientation and everything but I chose not to go, and took a chance on Muhlenberg. I barely made the deadline! So I'm very excited this is a blessing. Have you taken the Math challenge exam or class?

Finally, someone else. I know your super excited, I know I am. Congratulations on your acceptance! I just started studying for the Math Challenge exam I plan on taking it in December. When did you get your acceptance letter? I'm Marc btw.

Hi All, Has anyone been accepted into the accelerated program starting in January 2017?

Hi all, I wanted to start a thread for accepted students in the accelerated track option who plan on attending in the Spring 2017. I just received my letter of acceptance today!! I'm so happy and excited; I hope to hear from others who have been admitted as well. Lets chat!

I see I'm right there with you. I cant wait!!

Hi everyone, We're almost there I hope you're all well and enjoying this summer! I'm finishing up my clinical clearance requirements. I was wondering for those of you who have either shopped around or purchased liability insurance what companies did you look/go with? Right now I'm leaning towards Mercer. Any suggestions or comment are welcomed.

Yea I can't lie that was a major turn off and the person who helped me was just making it harder than it needed to be but still no apology or extension for the scholarship deadline. I'm going to email the program director about this. Nonetheless, I'll start the process in the morning and get the ball rolling.

Wow I never got that email. I've been in talks with the school since this morning. I feel slightly overwhelmed I have to catch up asap. I never got the email with the piratenet login information. I logged in for the 1st time today. I am bummed about the scholarship deadline on the 1st. I was looking forward to applying but I missed it. Anyhow, you guys have been instrumental in me finding this information out so thank you all. I'll get started on them immediately.

When is the clinical clearance deadline? I haven't received any pertaining to it also do you guys know when the orientation will be held? Thanks

Hi everyone Any updates?

Yes I heard that they've been on probation for a couple years now and that this years NCLEX-RN exam results would dictate whether they be suspended or not. I also learned that it would affect our cohort or the one next year. I'm not sure but that's what I remember discussing at their open house late last year.

Yea it is. I wouldn't worry about it too much but I think its smart to contemplate a plan B. We'll learn more at orientation.

Hectic is a good way to describe it but I'm happy to hear that things will ease up for you in the near future. You're welcome for post I was happy to share it, It mot too much information on the program online, other than shu.edu. Fortunately, I live close that was one of the reasons I chose the program. Lastly, I think we need to understand the potential negative impact it can have on us if the program were to become suspended. If I'm not mistaken the college is on probation. This would mean that we would have to choose a different major or attend another nursing program. That's perhaps the most important information we need to know. Last thing we want is to be stuck with a large bill and no degree. So I encourage everyone to inquire and do some research. So far I haven't found out much.

Found some stuff on the program. Keep in mind that this is NOT the most recent curriculum, its from Fall 2010. However, I can't imagine that it has changed much. THIS IS MEANT TO SERVE AS A GUIDE, A TOOL THAT SHOULD GIVE YOU A GENERAL IDEAS AS TO WHAT TO EXPECT. I have no authority in issuing this file I simply found it doing some research and decided to share that with prospective and admitted students. If anyone has a curriculum that's more up to date, please share with us or feel free to make corrections. Hope it helps!! How many credits are needed to complete the CNL program? The CNL is an 80-credit program to be completed as follows: Year 1 Fall Semester 16 credits Spring Semester 18 credits Summer Semester 12 credits Year 2 Fall Semester 13 credits Spring Semester 11 credits Summer Semester 10 credits How long will it take to complete the program? It will take 22 months (full-time) to finish the course of study Year I: Fall Semester Introduction to Nursing Leadership in Health Care Teams This course explores the history of nursing leadership to the present with emphasis on the evolution of health care and health care delivery and an introduction to systems theory. Leadership is defined as it applies to both micro and macro systems. (1 credit) Health Assessment and Clinical Skills This course focuses on acquiring, analyzing and refining healthy assessment data as a basis for devising an accurate nursing problem list. Normal variations and abnormalities characteristic of various developmental, cultural and ethnic groups are featured. The laboratory-based exercises allow the student to practice assessment and clinical skills in a simulated patient care environment. (4 credits) Clinical Role Development I: Nursing Care of Adults and Aged This course provides students with the theoretical knowledge needed to deliver effective nursing care to adults and aged patients. Clinical experience emphasizes developing and applying health assessment and fundamental nursing skills learned in Health Assessment and Clinical Skills. (4 credits) Pathophysiology This course focuses on human response patterns, common to all ages, to internal and external stresses that result in physiological alterations. The intensive study of concepts will help students translate generalizations in to usable scientific knowledge applicable to nursing. (4 credits) Pharmacology This course provides nurses with a working knowledge of pharmaco-therapeutics, with emphasis on the therapeutic needs of the ambulatory patient, from childhood through older years. Includes basic concepts in qualitative and quantitative drug actions within the body. (3 credits) Year I: Spring Semester Leading Health Care Teams This course introduces the student to the nursing role in leading health care teams and examines the principles of collaboration, coordination and change. Students learn principles of delegation, interdisciplinary teams and group processes as well as interpersonal communication skills. (1 credit) Clinical Role Development II: Nursing Care of Persons with Psychiatric Illness This course provides an opportunity to learn and use biopsychosocial concepts in the care of mentally ill of all ages and in a variety of hospital and community settings. The focus of the course is on assessment strategies, plans of care, nursing intervention, medication management and rehabilitative processes for individuals with a variety of acute and chronic mental health problems. (5 credits) Clinical Role Development III: Nursing Care of Adults with Acute Health Problems This course equips students with the knowledge and clinical skills necessary to provide safe, effective nursing care to adults experiencing acute illness and emphasizes critical thinking in making clinical judgments. Practical experience in acute care settings focuses on the principals of family-centered care and offers opportunities to provide care related to health promotion, risk reduction, disease prevention and illness management. (5 credits) Ethical Issues in Nursing and Health Care This course focuses on ethical issues encountered in nursing and health care environments that are influenced by professional, legal and societal concerns. Selected ethical decision-making models will be applied in professional nursing dilemmas that impact quality of care. (3 credits) Theory and Evidence-Based Practice This course further develops students' ability to critique individual research studies, conduct systematic literature reviews and use these abilities to address immediate clinical nursing problems. (4 credits) Year I: Summer Semester Clinical Role Development IV: Nursing Care of Childrearing Families This course presents students with a framework for evaluating the health care needs unique to children – from birth to young adulthood – with emphasis on the family context. Students will also acquire knowledge and clinical skills necessary to assess and provide care for children and adolescents experiencing an episodic or acute illness. Clinical experience focus on the principles of family-centered care for health promotion, risk reduction, disease prevention and illness management. (5 credits) Clinical Role Development V: Nursing Care of Childbearing Families This course encompasses the care of childbearing families, spanning preconception planning and care through pregnancy, birth and family integration. The course covers the management of normal and high-risk pregnancy and explores the social, cultural, economic and other factors that impact the changing individual and family dynamics. (5 credits) Legal Aspects of Nursing This course reviews the rights, privileges and obligations of nurses in their relationship to each other, their employers, their patients and all providers of health care. Emphasis is place on developing the ability of the nurse to recognize and apply relevant legal concepts to insure his/her legal safety while providing optimal patient care. (1 credit) End-of-Life Care This course is designed for the student to develop an awareness of the dying process as a life transition. The focus will be on planning and evaluating nursing care which is culturally and spiritually sensitive to patient and family needs. (1 credit) Year II: Fall Semester Clinical Role Development VI: Community Health Nursing This course emphasizes application of concepts, theories and competencies that are the foundation for population-focused nursing practice in the community setting which may include, but is not limited to, hospices, schools, child care or senior centers. Students will have the opportunity to engage in direct and indirect care to culturally diverse individuals, families and communities. (5 credits) Clinical Role Development VII: Nursing Care of Critically Ill Individuals This course focuses on the use of the nursing process in the management of complex health problems, including the use of advanced pharmacological therapies, with particular emphasis on the collaborative and independent functions of the nurse in an intensive, specialty and technologically advanced care environment. (5 credits) Forces in Health Care This course examines the issues and concepts relevant to an understanding of the relationships between social and economic networks, biomedical ethics and health policy. Emphasis will be placed on the process by which health care policy is formulated. (3 credits) Year II: Spring Semester Clinical Role Development VIII: Synthesis Practicum This course provides students with the opportunity to integrate the knowledge and skills acquired from previous courses. Students refine clinical skills in group patient care delivery, prioritization and decision making in addition to exploring the nurse's role in a formal organization, the progression of leadership roles and responsibilities and begin the transition to professional nursing practice. (5 credits) Organization of Health Care Environments Students are introduced to the health care system as a laterally integrated care environment with a conceptual framework based on organizational theory. Students develop competency in nursing informatics to monitor and improve organizational and clinical performance. (3 credits) Epidemiology and World Health This course focuses on the distribution and determinants of health-related states or conditions in specified populations and the application of this study to control health problems. Students are presented with epidemiological models and methods in order to assess the health of individuals and populations. (3 credits) Year II: Summer Semester Clinical Nurse Leader in Health Care This course offers a framework for a conceptual analysis of the CNL role with advanced application of leadership skills to actual and/or simulated problems. Students explore the context of professional nursing in the health care system, standards of ethical nurse leadership and higher-level theories involving lateral integration of care and organizational culture. (3 credits) Clinical Nurse Leader Capstone Practicum This course is an intensive clinical experience in an area selected by the student and faculty. The experience allows for full implementation of the clinical nurse leader competencies and includes a strong interdisciplinary practice focus. Seminars will be scheduled with faculty to discuss clinical progress and issues. A capstone project is required and will be presented at the end of the course. (7 credits) 1: HESI exit exam (don't know when or how many) 2: CNL certification exam 3: NCLEX-RN

Hi FutrRN85 Congratulations on your acceptance as well. The program starts in September and the orientation should be mid to late August. I'm sure you'll do well in orgo chem, given whats on the line. Are you taking it from brookdale cc? Have you looked into scholarships yet? Are you planning or are in the process of applying to other nursing schools? Hope to hear from you, it's exciting were watching our cohort grow! If you have any questions I can try to answer them for you to the best of my abilities. With this program I like to think that I'm well informed. I spent countless hours researching the program. Now, I would like to actually talk to former and accepted students about the program so that we can better advise each other. Afterall, like I told Vicki089 were going into battle together. 2 years, 6 semesters, nonstop, graduate level course, Nursing course, etc... Just saying

Hi Vicki089 I bought the teas v book from ati but never really got into it. To piggy back off of ehst you were saying we would be done in a year and the rm to bsn program are under 10K. So overall we'd be looking at 40-45k for both degree and it would take us approximately 2 years. I think we need to have a clear understanding how the probationary status could potentially affect our cohort. With shu I like the fact that this can potentially be a terminal degree. I can get more accreditations afterwards but I want to actually work as a nurse and rise up to an administrative or managerial position. Plus I really like the role. Its all going to come down tonmoney. I saw someone post earlier its was full if warnings but I was undeterred. I can handle the curriculum and if the professors aren't that great I can always teach myself. We've all done it at one point. That's really the last thing on my mind for so long I wanted an opportunity and I got it. So my suggestions ate leys find some scholarship money and go for the CNL.

Its a difficult decision. I just have to be well informed before I can be certain of where I'll actually end up. But as I previously stated Seton Hall is ahead by a long shot.

Vicki089 Yes it should really be interesting this upcoming fall. I haven't heard anything but personally I can't wait for the white coat ceremony. I found one with nursecorp but the required a 2 year commitment post graduation. At this point I've been exploring the MSN CNL as a terminal degree. I see that people who hold these degree can work as Chief Nurses and DON's, after having gained a substantial amount of experience and having proved yourself of course. I have to refocuse and look for more scholarships because I don't think the program is actually 90k. I already have loans from my undergraduate degree so the prospect of owing that much more money is a little scary to me. I've been considering applying to Muhlenberg accelerated nursing program. Its 12 months about 30k but I would come out with an associates in science and a certificate in professional nursing. I would take the nclex-rn and work as a staff nurse while completing my bsn online. After that I could apply directly to my program of choice. Also, I think it would serve me well to see what specialty I'd like to explore. This program would start in January so I still have some time to weigh my options. But if nothing changes Ill definitely see you this fall. Afterall, I was accepted and have already paid my deposit.

Also have you started looking into scholarships yet?

It truly is exciting! I'll see you for our mandatory orientation. We're definitely going to be in the trenches together its going to be an intense program but I can't wait! I recommend that you look at the course study plan its very informative. Personally, I'll be learning key concepts in patho and pharmacology (Youtube) in order to get a head start. Its good to know that we wont have to complete another Masters. The info I uncovered agrees with your statement. Are you from NJ?