Okay, somewhat new Drexel topic! (not that there aren't enough already). I guess I'm looking for somewhat specific advice (if possible). I hear the administration and some professors can be less than desired. So, I'm curious what people have done (or would suggest) to succeed in the program. Specific(ish) questions (If you'd rather, send me a PM, and I could at your discression, post it here):
What classes/professors require you to be super textbook oriented (like, test questions often from the book, but not discussed in class)?
What classes/professors seem more notes oriented (text just in case you're really curious).
What is the level of homework in general. I understand there are care plans, but what other stuff is there? Papers? Regular questions?
What books did you feel were really not worth buyin (never opened them)? Which ones were the most used?
Which professors/classes were the killers (that you wish you had started studying sooner), and which were easier than expected?
How are the classes organized? Does one professor teach all of the instances of a given class, or are there multiple professors for each subject?
What is the classmates comraderie like? Do you guys feel closer or like enemies in the end? Is there a pinning ceremony?
For those that found it to be not the hardest in the world, how did you find a 'groove'. For those that felt it was constantly an uphill struggle, what worked in the end?
Thanks a million! (No, I'm not stressing out immensely, 8.5 weeks and counting!!!!!)
To clarify a few things. The application RWJF scholarship for any current 4th quarter student was matter of days when we started, may have changed for the current 2nd quarters. I certainly didn't get it in the orientation packet. As far as I am aware, there is NO requirement for grades before the program, but there weren't that many people who applied in my cohort, because of the fast deadline.
To second quarter ACErs...it will be long days, just think it's gonna be the same thing two more quarters after this one. Honest, that's what we did for the last 6 months, and what we look forward to for the next 3.
Maternity is going to be tough, a lot of my classmates didn't make it because of it, so don't take it lightly. I didn't find the book useful, I have friends that swears by the Straight A's for Maternity, and some swear by Reviews and Rationales. Make your own choice on that. HESI was a little crazy, you get tested on things you never learned or even heard of before, so try to get a good grade on the first quiz and midterm, so you have a cushion going into the finals. and 7 exams in 4 days will turn your brain into mush. Plan accordingly.
Don't take Psych lightly, try to think in the way the prof does, and if you do NOTHING else for that class, read chapter 4 and memorize therapeutic communication. For HESI or your exams, that will be tested over and over again.
For Adult I, I would HIGHLY suggest the Reviews and Rationales book...it's a good investment, $30+ and you get to use it for Adult I and II. I will swear by that book. I don't know who teaches it this quarter, but I found that learning the pathophysiology will help with understand the material, and it's better than straight memorization. But then again, it's what helped me.
For Pham (depends on who teaches it), but READ the BOOK. If you read no other books for this quarter READ this one, and if you are really short on time, read the summary at the end of every chapter, but the book is REALLY good. (Definatley the BEST textbook in this program) You will need to start memorizing the drugs, and fair warning, all these drugs you are going over will be NEEDED when you take HESI for Pharm at the end of 3rd quarter. You will also see them in other HESIs as well.
Hey Ar 474, thank you for sharing the information on the RWF scholarship. Just to clarify, you found out about it during the ACE orientation? I wonder why they don't send it out with the acceptance letters?
I have yet to secure all my loans up for upcoming fall. I am looking into some private loans right now from banks. Do you know if they are offering the RWF scholarship again this year? I tried googling but seems to only find information from last years awards.
Thank you for your help. Are you almost done with your program?
What's the soonest you all got your schedule for the first quarter? I need to keep my tutoring job the first quarter at least, and they make the schedule for that a few weeks before school starts.
I think the schedule is about a month in advance. That's when I got mine. The clinical site location isn't known, but you'll know which day of the week it is (it will be the day not used in your schedule). It is 5 days/week, mornings-afternoon. I don't believe they had any evening clinicals for our first quarter. One group got out early on Wednesdays, my group came in late on Thursdays.
I have a question for current acer's... Do any of you guys remember how good your credit was when you applied for your student loan? Did anyone get one without a co-signer? I plan on going for the pnc bank health professions loan, but Im waiting until august when my credit score is a little higher...
Hi I have recently applied for the fall 2010 program. How are the hours? When and where do you go for clinicals? So far this is one of the closest programs to my house and I am working on completing my prerequisites. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
My credit was good but I was still denied by atleast 2 places. I did not have a co-signer. Luckily, I used my old lender from Vermont who I used for my undergrad as well as a grad degree. Otherwise, I would have been out of luck.
Hi, I contacted the RW Johnson scholarship foundation and they told me I need to apply through the school. Does the school give you the application only after you start the program or can you get the application earlier? I am scheduled to start the program in Spring 2010.
I received one of the scholarships as a part of the 08-09 class. It was the first time this scholarship was given. We didn't receive information about it until about three weeks into the first quarter, and the whole thing felt rushed. But the application was simple, and fairly straight forward. I would not count on that money, as our tuition and fees were due long before we even knew about the scholarship.
I checked the RWJ website, it would seem Drexel did not receive the funds for the 2009 class, and the application for 2010 is going on now. I could be wrong...
That's not good. I was considering applying to UMDNJ and they have the application right on their site so you can send in the scholarship application along with the regular application.
Unfortunately, a couple of my classes (stat, and sociology) were taken about 11 years ago and they want them done within the last 10 years. I'm not going to take any more pre reqs just for them, so I decided to stay with Drexel . I just wish they provided more assistance with the tuition.
This is hands down the worst program in the country! What you learn in class is not on the tests, rather you need to read the fine print in you textbook to do well on the test. If you do the program...don't bother going to class. stay at home and read the book.
miss information is everywhere in the program, and after being around for so many years (the program) they (the university) still have no rhythm to the program. constantly changing everything (because many things need fixing).
It may be the fastest in the country for your 2nd degree BSN, but Drexel ACE program is the worst for actually learning how to become an RN.
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To clarify a few things. The application RWJF scholarship for any current 4th quarter student was matter of days when we started, may have changed for the current 2nd quarters. I certainly didn't get it in the orientation packet. As far as I am aware, there is NO requirement for grades before the program, but there weren't that many people who applied in my cohort, because of the fast deadline.
To second quarter ACErs...it will be long days, just think it's gonna be the same thing two more quarters after this one. Honest, that's what we did for the last 6 months, and what we look forward to for the next 3.
Maternity is going to be tough, a lot of my classmates didn't make it because of it, so don't take it lightly. I didn't find the book useful, I have friends that swears by the Straight A's for Maternity, and some swear by Reviews and Rationales. Make your own choice on that. HESI was a little crazy, you get tested on things you never learned or even heard of before, so try to get a good grade on the first quiz and midterm, so you have a cushion going into the finals. and 7 exams in 4 days will turn your brain into mush. Plan accordingly.
Don't take Psych lightly, try to think in the way the prof does, and if you do NOTHING else for that class, read chapter 4 and memorize therapeutic communication. For HESI or your exams, that will be tested over and over again.
For Adult I, I would HIGHLY suggest the Reviews and Rationales book...it's a good investment, $30+ and you get to use it for Adult I and II. I will swear by that book. I don't know who teaches it this quarter, but I found that learning the pathophysiology will help with understand the material, and it's better than straight memorization. But then again, it's what helped me.
For Pham (depends on who teaches it), but READ the BOOK. If you read no other books for this quarter READ this one, and if you are really short on time, read the summary at the end of every chapter, but the book is REALLY good. (Definatley the BEST textbook in this program) You will need to start memorizing the drugs, and fair warning, all these drugs you are going over will be NEEDED when you take HESI for Pharm at the end of 3rd quarter. You will also see them in other HESIs as well.
Hope that helps,