reputation of St. Xavier University's nursing program

Jolie, BSN · Oct 3, 2007

Lewis has had some issues in the past regarding low NCLEX passing rates. They re-vamped their program, but I don't know anyone who has attended since then.

S. Xavier has an excellent reputation, and would be my choice of the two programs.

Congratulations!

clcstudent22307 · Oct 5, 2007

I'm currently in nursing school in the far northern suburbs. The woman who watches our baby used to be a NICU nurse and stopped working when she had her two boys. She's been a stay at home mom for a few years now but she graduated from St. Xavier's program. I didn't inquire about it any further but when I'd asked her where she went she answered as if it were a highly reputable program. Good luck.

suebird3 · Oct 7, 2007

st. xav's class of '03 here. high pass rate. you're in the right school.

'that bird'

sy33 · Oct 18, 2007

Hi I'm hoping to apply to St. Xavier's nursing school...

What exactly do I need to apply? I've called the school already and she said that I could apply now ? I don't know if she meant that I would have a better chance of getting into the college of nursing if I was already admitted to the school (finish my pre-reqs as an undergrad or actually apply to get into the school of nursing

m in my second year of college finish up my pre-reqs and hopefully will have a gpa of around a 3.4-3.5. My question is how competitive is St. Xavier? What will make my application competitive, and is it true that I can really apply without finishing my pre-reqs? Because I can't find that list of pre-reqs needed anywhere!

-Thanks

sallber · Oct 19, 2007

Hi There!

I applied to St. Xavier's program, and I personally have chemistry, anatomy, organic chemistry, and several humanities done, since I already have my bachelor's degree. I looked on the website to find out what I needed to apply, but I did an online app, and I went there to drop off my transcripts. As far as whether or not the program is competitive, I think any nursing program these days is competitive. With a gpa of 3.4, you shoud be just fine. hope that helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.

suebird3 · Oct 23, 2007

if you have any pre-req's to finish up, you can finish them at sxu. warning...they want biochem! i tried to get outta it, had organic, etc. no luck.

you are admitted to the core classes once you've finished the required classes. there are some classes that are concurrent, but you shouldn't have any problems.

'that bird'

sy33 · Oct 24, 2007

if you have any pre-req's to finish up, you can finish them at sxu. warning...they want biochem! i tried to get outta it, had organic, etc. no luck.
you are admitted to the core classes once you've finished the required classes. there are some classes that are concurrent, but you shouldn't have any problems.
'that bird'

dang they do?

i'm taking orgo now and i was hoping i wouldn't ever have to worry about biochem. when i called to inquire, the lady told me to apply to the school asap because the nursing school goes by priority of who attended there longer, is this true?! :idea: because if it is, then i might as well apply to go there next semester and finish up my pre-reqs... blah so confusing!

suebird3 · Oct 24, 2007

sxu is a private college, and the way they have things set up (along with their reputation), they give you a better chance of getting into core classes faster. oh, yeah; i may have put off starting clinicals a semester, but that is a whooole story unto itself.

'that bird'

sy33 · Oct 24, 2007

sxu is a private college, and the way they have things set up (along with their reputation), they give you a better chance of getting into core classes faster. oh, yeah; i may have put off starting clinicals a semester, but that is a whooole story unto itself.
'that bird'

woah what do you mean by that?

that's what the lady told me as well and i was super confused...

so how long would you be in their nursing school? more than two years?!

suebird3 · Oct 25, 2007

i graduated in dec. '03, so don't worry!

did the lpn to bsn bridge. all tital about 3 years.....2 years part time (i do have a mortgage!), and the last 2 semesters full time; wasn't in too much of a rush.

'bird'

redcats · Dec 3, 2007

Hi, I was recently accepted into SXU's BSN program. It's a career change for me. I have been doing technical and biomedical recruiting. I'm so excited about a path in which I can serve others, and humanize the medical experience for patients. I guess that I'm wondering, too, about SXU's reputation, what its hospital affiliations are, and what the program's strengths are. I would also love to chat with others who are going to school there, or have gone to school there.