which school for nursing; Wilkes or Misericordia?

[meghan91]

it is my second year at lccc and i have finished up all my pre reqs for nursing now i want to transfer to one of these schools to get my BSN:

which school is better?

have you gone to either of them? if so what did you think of the school?

what gpa did you need to get into the schools?

any advice on being accepted in to either of them?

[RebeccaV]

I am also at lccc, I am hoping to get into their program but also applied to Miseri - which is where I would suggest. A minimum 3.0 is required, and they look at how many pre-reqs you completed, they also look at your high school GPA, min. 3.0 and SAT scores. LCCC students get alot of help, they get a grant automatically, and are considered for tons of transfer scholarships. I wouldnt recommend Wilkes, the passing rates on the boards are very low, low to the point that they may lose funding and have to close the nursing program.

[JazzyK89]

I am a senior nursing student at Wilkes. Although it is true that Wilkes did have low passing rates when I was a freshman/sophomore, they have dramatically approved. Additionally, the program has prepared students who will be taking the NCLEX by enrolling in Kaplan Testing (a better program than what they were utilizing before). They also have not, and will not be losing their accredidation, so do not let those things influence your decision.

Personally, I like the nursing program here. You start your clinicals as a sophomore, which gives you a lot more experience on the floor and actually interacting with patients and staff. The program is difficult, and the school is currently in the process of restructuring their curriculum based upon student and staff input, so I don't know how it will be in the future.

Wilkes has given me a lot of opportunities and has prepared me successfully in making those next steps towards getting licensed and becoming an RN. I would highly suggest that you take a tour of both schools, focusing on the nursing buildings and the resources that are available to students. I am sure would both give you great opportunities, and you have to make that decision on your own:)