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Drexel's Nursing Accelerated Career Entry BSN Options Drexel's 11-month and 24-month Accelerated Career Entry BSN programs are for students who already have a bachelor's degree and are looking to receive their BSN in a faster timeframe. Together, you will often hear the programs referred to as 'ACE.'
ACE is an innovative program that is geared towards students who will benefit from an accelerated education in nursing science rather than a traditional three- or four-year program. ACE provides intensive immersion in nursing science, as well as facilitated entrance into nursing practice. Both rigorous programs prepare you to take a position as a registered nurse in several types of settings, including hospitals, outpatient clinics and offices, or insurance and pharmaceutical companies. Drexel offers two Accelerated Nursing BSN program schedule options to meet your needs: ACE BSN 11-month Daytime and Afternoon Option The ACE 11-month option is a full-time nursing program for individuals who can commit to class and related course activity during the day, five days a week.
The intensive course of study provides students the opportunity to fast-track their nursing career in four consecutive 10-week terms — less than a year. Weekday, evening, and/or Saturday classes, and clinical work may be required. The majority of classes are held on campus. ACE BSN 24-month Evening and Weekend Option ACE 24-month is a nursing program for individuals who can commit to class and related course activity during the evenings and weekends. The combination of its online and in-class structure provides flexibility as well as face-to-face connections with faculty and other students. Students progress as a cohort and complete the program in eight consecutive 10-week terms — less than two years.
The College of Nursing launched a new location in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, for students enrolled in the college’s accelerated master’s degree program. The College of Nursing launched a new location in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, for students enrolled in the college’s accelerated master’s degree program.
Evening, every other Saturday and Sunday classes, and clinical work are required. Classes are held online and on campus. What Makes Our Programs Unique?. A National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX) pass rate of 97–100%. A convenient, accelerated format. As part of the Drexel University College of Nursing and Health Professions, students have access to expansive clinical affiliations and environments, innovative curricula, well-versed faculty, and simulated health care scenarios.
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What Skills Will I Earn as an ACE Graduate? You will:. Utilize the growing compendium of knowledge and information sources from nursing and other disciplines to learn, teach, heal the sick, and conserve health. Contribute to the profession by sharing knowledge and skills with clients, peers, and other professionals in a variety of methods. Utilize multiple technologies that access and manage information to guide professional practice.
Participate in culturally sensitive health promotion activities that contribute to the community's health and wellness. Participate in ongoing educational activities related to personal growth, professional practice, and community service. Apply knowledge and skills appropriate to their selected areas of career clinical practice.
Develop personal potential for leadership in a changing health care environment. Integrate ethical concepts and principles, the code of ethics for nurses, and professional standards into practice within professional, academic, and community settings. Utilize critical-thinking skills to improve the health outcomes of patients, families, and communities across the continuum of care. The majority of our students take positions in hospital settings such as medical, surgical, critical care, emergency room, obstetrics, pediatrics, oncology, psychiatric, and gerontological units. MSN Early Assurance Program Academically excellent students in Drexel University's ACE program may be eligible for the, an accelerated pathway to select MSN programs. Students entering the fourth quarter of the ACE program can apply for admission to select MSN programs and have their places reserved in our highly competitive advanced practice and advanced nursing tracks.
Accepted students can take core MSN courses immediately after graduation and licensure. After completing the necessary hours or years of experience as registered nurses, they can enter the clinical or practicum sequence in the MSN specialty track. ACE students should apply for early assurance at the beginning of their fourth quarter. For early assurance availability and admission requirements, visit the.
From the page of your program of interest, find the representative to contact on the right-hand side. The most competitive applications have at least an overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 from your bachelor's degree, strong last 60 credits GPA (3.0 or better) and prerequisite grades (B or better, especially in science courses).
Applicants whose native language is not English are required to take the TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) and receive a passing score (scores are only valid for up to two years from the test date). We will waive the TOEFL/IELTS for the following students:. Those that have completed English Composition I and II earning a grade of C or better from a regionally accredited institution in the United States. Those that have studied at and graduated from a high school for a minimum of four years where English is the primary language of instruction. Additionally, students must take prerequisite courses before matriculating in the Accelerated Career Entry (ACE) program and by the deadlines specified.
Prerequisites Prerequisites for ACE 11-month and ACE 24-month are the same and we do not waive or substitute prerequisite courses. The prerequisite courses below must be completed by August 1 for fall entrance and January 15 for spring entrance. Applicants with a greater number of prerequisites completed will be considered more competitive. Transcripts are not evaluated until you are admitted into the program. Fall Term (September) Deadline Documents Due October 15 Nursing ACE 11-month and 24-month: Priority deadline fall term admission applications due. (Applications received after deadline will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the class is full.) Note: Review for this program begins one year in advance of term start date.
Rolling Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) due. We encourage you to file this as soon as possible so that we can provide you with the most comprehensive financial aid package. Visit for more information. Spring Term (Late March/Early April) Deadline Documents Due April 15 Nursing ACE 11-month: Priority deadline spring term admission applications due.
(Applications received after the deadline will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the class is full.) Note: Review for this program begins one year in advance of term start date. Rolling FAFSA due. We encourage you to file this as soon as possible so that we can provide you with the most comprehensive financial aid package. Visit for more information.
The following materials are required to complete your application. Undergraduate Admission Application To be considered for our accelerated (11- or 24-month) BSN program, you must have a bachelor's degree or be on track to receive your bachelor's degree with proof of conferment by August 1 (for fall admission) or January 15 (for spring admission).
Using, select 'Accelerated Career Entry Nursing' as your application. If you do not already have a bachelor's degree or are seeking our traditional BSN program, select 'Undergraduate Transfer Full-time' as your application. To expedite the application process, please write your full name (no nicknames, please) on all items submitted. Citizens and permanent residents are required to provide their Social Security number to be considered for financial aid.
If you need to make changes after submitting your application, please email or call 215.895.2400. Transcript(s) Official transcript(s) from each institution (college, trade or tech school) you have attended must be sent directly to Drexel from your college or university, otherwise your admission decision may be delayed. The transcript(s) should include all courses in progress and completed. All ACE applicants who have coursework from an institution outside of the United States — except study abroad — must provide a course-by-course transcript evaluation, instead of the actual transcript, from one of the following agencies:.
Standardized Test Scores Applicants whose native language is not English are required to take the TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) and receive a passing score (scores are only valid for up to two years from the test date). We will waive the TOEFL/IELTS for the following students:. Those that have completed English Composition I and II earning a grade of C or better from a regionally accredited institution in the United States. Those that have studied at and graduated from a high school for a minimum of four years where English is the primary language of instruction.
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Results must be forwarded to the Admissions Office. Drexel encourages you to submit scores each time you take this exam.
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All students should use Drexel's TOEFL code, 2194, to send us score reports. Passing test scores:. TOEFL iBT: Minimum combined score of 79 with a 26 score or higher in the speaking section.
OR. TOEFL paper-based exam: Total score of 550 and the Test of Spoken English (TSE) exam with a minimum score of 55. OR. IELTS: Minimum combined score of 6.5 with a 7.5 score or higher on the speaking section. Applicants who wish to request a waiver of the TOEFL exam based on their high school credentials must submit a copy of their high school transcript(s) reflecting all four years of attendance and graduation date.
Transcripts may be sent via email to, fax to 215.895.1285, or mail to the address below. Mailing Addresses By Postal Mail By Express Courier (DHL, FedEx, UPS, etc.) Drexel University Application Processing PO Box 34789 Philadelphia, PA 19101 Drexel University Application Processing 3141 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA. We have several financing options available to ACE students and their families.
Please note that this program is not eligible for institutional aid. – These loans are awarded based upon the completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The government offers both subsidized and unsubsidized loans to undergraduate students. You can find information about loan eligibility on the. – You can search and apply for scholarships from private organizations that can help finance your ACE education. The eligibility criteria for these scholarships are determined by the organizations offering them.
Drexel recommends you use one of the following search engines when looking for private scholarships:. Complete the FAFSA U.S.
(Citizens and Permanent Residents Only) U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents interested in Drexel's federal and state need-based financial aid should submit the. You can review instructions for completing the FAFSA and start the application using Drexel's school code, 003256, any time after October 1 on the.
You will not be packaged for financial aid without filing a FAFSA. You should not wait to be accepted to Drexel to submit the FAFSA. We strongly encourage you to complete it as soon as possible. Basics of electricity. Proof of Financial Responsibility (International Applicants Only) It is Drexel's expectation that every family fulfills and understands the financial responsibility for educational costs at Drexel. Since you and your family or sponsors must assume responsibility for your student expenses, Drexel requires proof of financial responsibility that shows sufficient financial support for education in the United States in order to obtain a student visa for students who are not U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents.
Review the information for to learn about the I-20/DS-2019 application process. Alternative Financing Options.
– Drexel offers quarterly payment plans via Tuition Management Systems (TMS) to allow families to spread a balance due for a particular quarter into monthly installments. – Private education loans are available to students who are credit-worthy and/or have an eligible cosigner. Drexel strongly recommends considering all other financing options before utilizing private education loans. The following courses are required for this degree.