university of detroit mercy second degree program

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I am thinking about going to Mercy's accelerated second degree program but I hear they lose many people during the year due to grades. Is that true? Is it too fast and should I consider a 2 year program? I am a good student but I'd hate to spend all that money then not make it as they don't allow anyone to retake a class so I hear as other schools do. I am open to all feedback. Thank you.

jkb,

Thank you so much for writing back so quickly!!

In the past, study groups have really helped me in school so it'd be great to have an easy way to get in touch with other students and study together.

creativetype,

I will definitely come back on here in a couple months after I'd started the program and let you and anyone else who's interested know how its going. So far I don't have much comment, since I haven't started. I will say, however, that the coordinator for the ABSN program has always written me back very quickly when I email questions to her, which has given me a good impression of the program so far.

that is good to know. And I thank you for any time you can spare to fill me in. And if you want to do it privately, just use my email : )

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thank you.

Janene,

Sorry to bug you with questions, but I have one more. What cpr certification do you have/are you getting? Do you know if it needs to be the cpr for health care practitioners, or if the regular cpr class fine?

Also, have you started getting your textbooks already? I checked UDM's bookstore website, and we need so many books; its going to be expensive!

Thanks!!

You need the CPR for health care providers for infant, child, adults. I did mine thru Red Cross and they had it down in Riverview.

Books are very expensive--I am trying to get my books from a gal that graduated in December and then on-line as used thru various websites. I already got one thru Amazon used books!

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...have you started getting your textbooks already? I checked UDM's bookstore website, and we need so many books; its going to be expensive!

Thanks!!

I did all my book buying and selling through Amazon and my total cost was less than $1000 for the year, if I remember correctly. I was actually surprised at how little I spent compared to what I expected to spend. I highly recommend that route.

Does anyone mind me asking what the GPA's were that got you guys accepted?

I applied to 3 schools this year for the fall and got accepted to all 3, but the thing is that none of them are in Michigan and none of them are accelerated. So I would rather stay in MI if possible.

Thanks...

That is great you got into so many schools. Do you already have a bachelors? What schools if I can ask? If you can't say, I understand. I am applying this fall to a bunch. I am looking for a 1 or 2 year accelorated program as I don't have my RN but a degree in something other then nursing. thanks. Oh, I heard UD is not as competitve as others just because of the high cost of the school but you should have mostly A's and a few B's and you'd get in I hear.

That is great you got into so many schools. Do you already have a bachelors? What schools if I can ask? If you can't say, I understand. I am applying this fall to a bunch. I am looking for a 1 or 2 year accelorated program as I don't have my RN but a degree in something other then nursing. thanks. Oh, I heard UD is not as competitve as others just because of the high cost of the school but you should have mostly A's and a few B's and you'd get in I hear.

I kind of figured it wouldnt be as competitive because of the cost. I got accepted to Mercy College in Toledo, which is a 3 yr program that Im not looking forward to. An associate degree program in Columbus, the school is called Christ School of Nursing, and I got into the Univ of Miami which is also extremely expensive. I didnt apply to any MI schools because I kind of figured it would be a loss cause because of how competitive the programs in MI are.

I'll have my bachelors degree in May from Michigan State. The school in Toledo is my first choice but I dont like the fact that its a 3 year program, but then again the cost is great. I would only be paying around $15,000 since I only need to take the nursing courses. So Im trying to decide if I would rather stay in school longer and pay less money or apply to a private school like UDM and only be there for a year but end up owing $40,000+. Its such a hard decision. I would rather do an accelerated program because I've already spent 4 yrs in undergrad and I have a family to support but I dont know if the cost is worth it.

What do you think? Cost vs. Time?

I face the same issues, cost vs. time. If you knew you were going to get through the program, I'd say pay more and get it done with and start your life. But UD is tricky as if you do not pass just one class you are out. They don't let you repeat anything. And even though you think you won't be the one to not pass, there are always a few. And in the second semester which is the killer one, when you are already 30 k in, that would just suck not making it. But if you know you'd get through, it's worth it. Assuming you can get a job which I hear is hard to do these days. Not impossible just a lot harder. But if you were working 2 full years sooner, to me it would be worth it. There are pros and cons to both. I keep debating between RN to NP or just go into PA. That is what I wrestle with.

I am running out to study but will reply later if you write back.

FYI, i am not an RN yet, I'd have to do that first obviously before NP.

Does anyone mind me asking what the GPA's were that got you guys accepted?

I applied to 3 schools this year for the fall and got accepted to all 3, but the thing is that none of them are in Michigan and none of them are accelerated. So I would rather stay in MI if possible.

Thanks...

I had a 3.85 in my undergraduate, and a 4.0 in my prereqs.

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