St. Vincent's CMC - Queens

daillpnut · Jun 4, 2006

The beauty of SVCMC is that you can take your prereq's at the same time you take the clinical aspect of the program. Say for instance if you were fresh out of high school, you can go right into the clinical phase along with your A&P, Micro, Psy, etc., etc. The younger students coming straight out of high school tend to struggle in this program. Some of the older students have at least some of the prereq's under their belt. There were also students who were in the Phase II sequence of this program in which they spend 3 years at SVCMC rather than the traditional 2 years. During the first year, they attend Queensborough only, taking up A&P and other science courses. During their second year they begin the clinical phase at SVCMC along with finishing up prereq's at QCC. By the third year, they'll only have SVCMC courses/clinicals to take.

daillpnut · Jun 4, 2006

Also, one reminder. If your looking to transfer credit for a 'Developmental Psy' course, SVCMC will only grant credit for a course that covered the WHOLE lifespan.

MaMaMia1016 · May 16, 2007

Hello! I was just accepted to both SVCMC and LICHSON. The only reason that I have chosen LICHSON over SVCMC is because LICHSON is accredited by the NLNAC, National League for Nursing Accreditation Committee, and SVCMC isnt. That presents a problem to me because I plan to further my degree one day. Did anyone take that into consideration when making a decision on what school to attend?

olivia28 · May 16, 2007

Hello! I was just accepted to both SVCMC and LICHSON. The only reason that I have chosen LICHSON over SVCMC is because LICHSON is accredited by the NLNAC, National League for Nursing Accreditation Committee, and SVCMC isnt. That presents a problem to me because I plan to further my degree one day. Did anyone take that into consideration when making a decision on what school to attend?

I did take that into consideration. But I also took into consideration that I was accepted to one school and I would rather have my license and go back for my BSN then to wait for an acceptance from an accredited school that may not come. I am sure I will not have a problem being hired and then having my facility pick up the tab for my BSN.

barbnyc · May 16, 2007

SVCMC is a registered program for NCLEX and NYS licensure by the Department of Education.

http://www.op.nysed.gov/nursing.htm

SVCMC also integrates its nursing program with Queensborough Community College for the non-nursing courses (which is accredited with NLNAC).

As far as moving forward in furthering one's education, one of my clinical instructors is a former graduate of SVCMC and now possesses a MSN.

My decision to go there (vs. Beth Israel) was based on personal choice and convenience. I have no regrets, having finished my first year. It is a demanding curriculum and the staff are terrific.

It is important not to confuse professional accreditations/affiliations with licensing accreditations.

I think SVCMC may have had NLNAC affiliation in the past when they may have used the NLN-PAX exam -- not sure. They presently don't use that test and have their own admissions exam.

The friends I know that have graduated from there are very successful, employed, and have gone on to management level positions. The majority of seniors were interviewing and were offered jobs before their graduation.

I made the right choice.

MaMaMia1016 · May 17, 2007

I'm sure you made the right decision, as I'm sure I did too. Is there anyone who went or currently goes to LICHSON on this website?

helpalready · Jul 7, 2007

Just graduated SVCMC June 2007! It was a great school and a great experience. I have a job in a great hospital and have no regrets. The program was great!!!!

Wsmith16, ADN, BSN · Jul 8, 2007

Hello! I was just accepted to both SVCMC and LICHSON. The only reason that I have chosen LICHSON over SVCMC is because LICHSON is accredited by the NLNAC, National League for Nursing Accreditation Committee, and SVCMC isnt. That presents a problem to me because I plan to further my degree one day. Did anyone take that into consideration when making a decision on what school to attend?

Don't worry to much about the NLNAC accredition. I checked online at the local schools in the area and in order to get admitted into a BSN program all they ask is that you have a an associate degree/license from NY state. The NLANC really comes into play when you are in a BSn program, its best that you chose a BSN program that is accredited by NLNAC or preferably CCNE in order to successfully further your education.