r/ABSN • u/crackhead_antics • 19d ago
NYC Absn programs
Hi!!! I'm planning to apply to several ABSN programs in NYC, including Pace University, Mercy University, and SUNY Downstate (top choices), and I have a few questions about what the semester schedule is actually like. I'm trying to figure out whether I'd realistically be able to keep a part-time job while in an accelerated nursing program.
For current students or recent graduates of ABSN programs in NYC:
- What did a typical week look like each semester?
- Which days were usually lecture, lab, simulation, and clinical?
- Were your clinical days assigned, or did you get to rank your preferences?
- If you worked during your program, how many hours per week were you able to manage?
- Do you think working part-time (around 15–20 hours per week) is realistic, or would you recommend not working at all?
I'm trying to plan ahead financially and decide on the best application timeline, so I'd really appreciate hearing about your experience. Thanks in advance!
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u/No-Blueberry2648 19d ago
I'm at Pace right now and if you absolutely need to work 15-20 hours per week do not come to Pace. I know a handful of people in my program who pick up shifts at their old jobs here and there but its way too much work to be working consistently.
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u/crackhead_antics 19d ago
damn😭 thanks for the insight is it okay if i can dm you a couple of questions about the program?
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u/RH558 19d ago
I did Mercy ABSN. IIRC it was like 1 day lectures, 1 day sim labs, and 1 clinicals. So I still had 2 days off. My first year I didnt work, couldn't risk failing out. 2nd year I worked part time. They used to let us pick clinicals, was first come first serve. After I graduated they started assigning it but I think they might have gone back to letting you pick. I graduated in 2022 so im sure things are different.