Seton Hall Universty NCLEX-RN Pass Rate 58%???

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Hi everyone,

As the title states... I was looking at NCLEX-RN pass rates in the state and saw that Seton Hall was the lowest at 58 percent in 2012.

Does anyone know anyone in the program or any grads who feel they've had a bad experience? This really surprised me

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It may be because they offer a 12 month accelerated for people who have their bachelors in an unrelated field... they get their BSN after only about 12 months or so, and I don't see how that could prepare anyone fully.. those nclex and nursing style questions require practice and how much can you get in only 12 months.

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Let me enlighten those who doubt accelerated programs:

I just graduated from NJCU's ABSN this past August, took my NCLEX-RN for the first time and PASSED! (87 Qs if you must know). Accelerated students usually develop the skills to learn and understand information more quickly than the traditional student. Even though we are not getting as much clinical experience as other nursing students might get, in the end, it is what you make of it. I happen to be very confident in my knowledge and skills, and I know that I can learn a lot in a short amount of time.

I cannot answer why Seton Hall had low rates that year, but every school is different and every student is different as well. Some do cheat during their programs, which could explain why they fail their NCLEX.

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Yeah that was for the class of 2012.

For me, Seton Hall was OKAY. You really only get what you put into the program. I know there were some students who cheated and passed and went on to fail their nclex and I know students (like me) who worked hard for their grades and passed the nclex in 75 questions in under an hour :cheeky:. Most of the professors were good and truly cared about their students and they were very helpful most of the time.

Also to help raise the nclex pass rate they have increased the failing grade from a C to a C+, which I personally think is still low because some schools require at least B's.

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Hey All,

I graduated the accelerate program in August 2013 because I didn't want to finish in Dec. I finally got my att in november and took my test just last week and passed at 137 questions. Seton Hall I feel like doesnt really prepare you. I learned more about what I needed to know from the hurst book and lectures and online learningext thing than at SHU. Just a thought

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If you go onto the link that's posted at the end of this message, you can look up the NCLEX pass rates for most of the New Jersey Colleges. After reviewing the link, you will notice that the pass rates for the 4 year college are much lower than the pass rates of the 2 year colleges. In my opinion, the 2 year colleges better prepare their students to pass the NCLEX on the first try.

The 2 year colleges require a higher GPA just to get into the program (usually 3.2 or above) and once you are in the program, you must pass every quiz/exam &/or paper with at least an 80% or higher. The 4 year colleges usually only require a 2.5 GPA to get in and a 70%-75% passing requirement on quizzes/exams/papers. These different requirements transpose to stiffer studying habits and better test taking strategies throughout nursing school.

You will find the curriculum and the pace a lot slower and easier in the 4 year colleges, but the 2 year colleges (with their fast paced, intensive & sometimes stressful curriculum) will guarantee you a better chance at passing the NCLEX on the first try. The 2012 NJ pass rates can be found at: http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/nursing/NCLEX/2012/2012%20NCLEX%20Report-RN.pdf

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Hey All,

I graduated the accelerate program in August 2013 because I didn't want to finish in Dec. I finally got my att in november and took my test just last week and passed at 137 questions. Seton Hall I feel like doesnt really prepare you. I learned more about what I needed to know from the hurst book and lectures and online learningext thing than at SHU. Just a thought

I've heard this from others as well. It is really unfortunate considering the amount of money is costs to attend Seton Hall. Their reputation as a great school seems to be fleeting. Congrats to you on passing! :)

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