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[amgoldsmith]

OK so I was accepted to the college of mount saint Vincent, and Pace, for the accelerated program in each. I have friends who go to pace and say to never go there it is the worst school possible and they are looking to transfer, the teachers do not help you and will even criticize you for asking questions, one had a 76.34 avg in one class they said you need a 77 to pass the course and they would not help her be bumped and she had to retake the course. She said with pace they load you up with research work and pay little attention to what they need to know to actually work as a nurse, which hurt them when they did there clinical's because they got yelled at when they did not know how to do things.

Any way I do not think Pace is for me as I have spoken to past and present students and its all the same story, what I would like to know is if anyone knows about the college of mount saint Vincent, are the professors helpful, do you actually learn nursing or is it all research, is it a good school in general?

Also I know it is a religious school, would I have a problem there being Jewish?

what is the schools NCLEX pass rate for the acelerated program

Thank you for your help:)

[Tinker88]

This is what it says on their website:

"The College of Mount Saint Vincent is a liberal arts college rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the mission of its founders, the Sisters of Charity, “…to share in the ongoing mission of Jesus by responding to the signs of the times…and by revealing God’s love in our lives and in our varied ministries with and for all in need, especially the poor.” Built on this foundation, the College is committed to excellence in all things, truth and integrity at all times, and respect for human dignity in all dimensions of the ethical and moral way of life. This identity is lived out in our faith, academic and community lives.

Deeply rooted in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ as lived out in the Catholic tradition, the College provides opportunities for spiritual growth for all its members. These include liturgy, prayer services, retreats, discussion opportunities, sacramental preparation, symbolic and artistic expressions, as well as interfaith prayer and dialogue. The College provides myriad opportunities for service. A key component in this effort is a vibrant Campus Ministry. While the College recognizes its connection with the universal Catholic Church, at the same time, it welcomes students, faculty, and staff of all religious traditions and of no religious tradition as valued members of this community of study and dialogue. As each person deepens his/her personal relationship with God, we are all enriched.

The College of Mount Saint Vincent exists within the Catholic intellectual tradition which holds that faith and reason form a profound and indissoluble unity. Both are needed to pursue the search for truth, wisdom, and learning. The College, therefore, encourages critical thinking and intellectual inquiry in all areas of study and affirms the vital significance of philosophical and religious traditions. The College respects multiculturalism, welcomes people from diverse ethnic, religious, and philosophical traditions, and invites reflective study of these traditions. Where appropriate, students are provided with the opportunity to become acquainted with the Catholic position on matters that arise in their courses of study."

(college of mount saint vincent)

[zoe92]

I am starting at a Catholic BSN program this fall & went to 12 years of Catholic school... Contrary to popular belief, most Catholic institutions are very accepting of other religions. My university requires 2 religious studies classes but one is a general Bible literature course where you read different parts of the bible, discuss symbolism, etc. while the other course is a free elective that covers different religious topics (Old Testament, Contemporary Spiritualism, different things like that). You should have no problem at the Catholic college.

[LadyFree28, BSN, LPN, RN]

I graduated from a Catholic university rooted in the Christian Brothers tradition...very accepting, tradition in community outreach and special populations, the requirements of Religion tied into more of a critical thinking process content. I felt I had a well rounded education.

[Esme12, ASN, BSN, RN]

moved to NY nursing programs for best response