I was just admitted to the ADN program at MATC-Milwaukee for the fall. I'm REALLY excited to finally be admitted into a clinical program. However, it makes me a little nervous because I read and hear some ugly things about their program. Yikes!
Does anyone know the NCLEX pass rate?
Anyone in the program and like it? :) Any advice or info would be greatly appreciated.
Also, should I brush up this summer on things like IV drip rates or A&P?
I'm going to be starting my first semester in the RN program in Jan. I'm a bit apprehesive to begin because I have heard nothing but horrible things from co workers, classmates, and of course this website! Do you feel that they properly educate the students to become nurses? Is it worth is to stay in the program or look elsewhere for an RN program? I dont want to waste time and money if they screw their students!! thanks for any info!
The program is intense, but if you are focused you will finish in two years instead of 3-4 at another school. The cost at MATC will also help you in the long run more than you can believe in loans. One subject, NRSAD102 had 47 students pass and 41 fail. The material they test on is right there in the assignment, but it is a thorough test. Some teachers are great, others not so great. This is likely true for any school. Take the classes and get with a group of other students and study. Look for tutors that can help, but practice the Evolve questions available and go to open lab. I was stressed the majority of the semester but am amazed at my knowledge now vs. coworkers in other private nusing school programs. If you are focused and really want to be a nurse, you can do it. But if it is not your highest priority, you likely will not. Let me know if you have any other questions.
A few questions to the 3rd semester and MATC RN graduates...
I'm going into 3rd semester and heard you HAVE to pass the HESI at the end of the 4th semester in order to graduate, is this true? Also, if you don't pass it does that mean you fail the program or do you get another chance to take it. I SUCK AT TAKING THE HESI for some reason but I do fine on class exams and clinicals.
Also, anyone take 110 (mental health) online? I heard thats the way to go but just wanted to know your thoughts.
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I'm going to be starting my first semester in the RN program in Jan. I'm a bit apprehesive to begin because I have heard nothing but horrible things from co workers, classmates, and of course this website! Do you feel that they properly educate the students to become nurses? Is it worth is to stay in the program or look elsewhere for an RN program? I dont want to waste time and money if they screw their students!! thanks for any info!