“Felician offered me tremendous help financially with scholarships and financial aid payment plans. It also prepared me to land my dream job as a Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse at New York Presbyterian Hospital, which I will begin after graduation. I loved my Felician experience so much, I’m planning to return to pursue my master’s degree.”
Aaliyah is a nursing student and served as vice president of the Student Nurses’ Association. Read on to learn more about her Felician experience in this exclusive Q&A.
How has Felician helped you succeed?
Felician has helped me succeed in so many ways but mainly to grow as a student-leader and as a nurse. The nursing program provides a rigorous and comprehensive curriculum that covers essential theoretical knowledge and practical skills one needs to be a successful nurse. Felician has also offered me tremendous help financially with scholarships and financial aid payment plans, which help students manage the cost of their education, making it more accessible and affordable. During my time at Felician I was able to enhance my leadership skills by being a E-Board member of the Student Nurses’ Association two years in a row holding the position of a Secretary in 2022-2023 and now as the Vice President from 2023-2024. During my time with this association, I was able to represent Felician University at the state level, donate to shelters helping new moms and victims of domestic violence, and provide service to the university by recruiting potential incoming students at open-houses. Nevertheless, without the opportunities offered at Felician I will not feel as confident as I am now, as a senior, going into my first new graduate nursing job.
What was your favorite part of your Felician experience?
My favorite part about my Felician experience would be the relationships I built with my professors. During my time at Felician, I was able to connect with each and every single one of my professors due to the small class sizes, which allows the professors to actually know you for who you are rather than just a student in their class. As known nursing school is challenging to say the least, so being able to have such a supportive and determined staff allowed me to be where I am today. Without my professors, I can honestly say nursing school would not be doable, as they believed in me at all times more than I believed in myself. Felician School of Nursing staff genuinely cares about their students as they want to see each and every single one of us succeed; their passion and determination to the nursing profession and commitment to education makes them an invaluable asset to Felician.
Would you recommend Felician to others? If so, why?
Yes, I will most definitely recommend Felician to others due to all the accommodations it offers students to facilitate their needs. Felician offers a numerous amount of resources such as financial assistance, tutoring, on-campus jobs, significant amount of clinical hours to enhance skills, extensive technological simulations to enhance education for nursing students, and room for growth as a student-leader. One of my favorite things to mention to incoming freshmen is the fact that the School of Nursing offers tutoring sessions administered by graduate assistants who are actively in the nursing Master’s program and understand the content from a student point-of-view. Additionally, aside from the tutoring services offered at Felician, which are in person, the tutoring with the graduate assistants are held via zoom at a later time or even during the weekends accommodating the times students are able to attend.
What are your plans after graduation?
My plans after graduation is to begin studying for my NCLEX and take it by mid-summer. After passing my NCLEX, I plan on going on vacation to celebrate my accomplishment and begin my dream job as a Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse at New York Presbyterian Hospital in August. I am happy to say that I loved my experience so much at Felician that I am planning to return within a year to pursue my Master’s Degree and possibly teach as a Professor or Adjunct Clinical Instructor in the future.
Do you feel Felician helped prepare you for a successful career?
Yes, I do feel like Felician helped me prepare for a successful career as it is known to be one of the top nursing schools in the state of New Jersey. In fact, their NCLEX first try passing rate in 2023 was 93.75%, which is really good considering that the NCLEX just changed their nursing-style questions during this time to be a lot more challenging than it ever was before. The nursing classes at Felician can be very challenging and strict, but the end result is so worth it as it not only prepares you for your nursing profession, but most importantly to pass the NCLEX in the first try. Lastly, as Felician nursing students we are privileged to be able to have a clinical placement each and every single one of the semesters starting our Junior year allowing us to enhance our clinical skills and patient interaction.
Tell us about anything else you think people would like to know!
As a nursing student during our senior year in the spring semester we are required to complete a 12 hour clinical weekly and we are able to choose three prospective employer hospitals and units we would like to work in post-graduation. During this time, we are able to network with the nursing manager and nursing educator at this hospital, increasing the chances of getting a job at this unit or hospital after our senior residency completion. Oftentimes, 9 times out of 10 students are hired and guaranteed a job before even graduating, which is a huge accomplishment.
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Michael is a transfer and veteran student in the School of Business and Information Sciences. Read on to learn more about his Felician experience in this exclusive Q&A.
How has Felician helped you succeed?
Felician has helped me succeed in numerous ways. As a veteran, it was pivotal for me to find a school that not only feels like home but is a G.I. military-friendly organization. This has helped me continue my education while gaining real-world experience. A big part of my success at Felician has come from the School of Business. Allowing me to work alongside actual professionals has given me the knowledge and confidence to confront problems head-on.
What was your favorite part of your Felician experience?
My favorite part of Felician is how diverse the community here is. I am so happy to be surrounded by people of all different cultures and aspects of life. Felician University has given me friendships that I will cherish forever.
Would you recommend Felician to others? If so, why?
As a transfer student from Bergen County College, I would recommend Felician to anyone! Felician truly has a program for everyone. The close-knit environment makes me feel like I am not just a number in the classroom.
What are your plans after graduation?
After graduation, I plan to take my business skills and experience to the next level. I want to advance my career in the field of auto repair and work for luxury brands, like Rolls Royce, as a mechanic.
Do you feel Felician helped prepare you for a successful career?
I believe Felician has given me connections to last a lifetime. I’m grateful to be attending a welcoming university, and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for me and my career.
Tell us about anything else you think people would like to know!
I am a proud veteran, a proud Hispanic, and a proud Golden Falcon!!
Caitlin is one of Felician’s recent graduates from the School of Nursing. Read on to learn more about her Felician experience in this exclusive Q&A.
How has Felician helped you succeed?
Felician has helped me succeed by offering small class sizes that allowed me to have a relationship with each professor. Also by jointing Felician’s Student Nurses Association, I was able to be a student leader for the nursing students.
What was your favorite part of your Felician experience?
My favorite part about my Felician experience is the friends I have made! I have found my best friend at Felician as well as a group of students that I am really happy with.
Would you recommend Felician to others. If so, why?
I would recommend Felician to others because I loved how close knit the Felician community is. I knew just about everyone in the nursing program and was able to form a bond with a lot of students.
What are your plans after graduation?
After graduating I plan to pass my NCLEX in June and I will begin my dream job as a Pediatric ICU nurse at New York Presbyterian!
Do you feel Felician helped prepare you for a successful career?
I think Felician helped me in my career by giving me the opportunities to be independent and to be a leader. It was my first clinical where I was offered a nursing assistant job with the help of my clinical professor.
Tell us about anything else you think people would like to know!
It was at Felician where I was elected Vice President of the SNA and was given the opportunity to attend the NSNA annual conference in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Felician awarded me with the Sister Mary Alma Pilarski Spirit of Nursing award. This award was presented to a student who best exemplifies the qualities of leadership in nursing practice and contribute to the positive image of nursing. These opportunists allowed me to get my dream job!
Jeffrey Bryan
“As a transfer student from Bergen Community College I have found the transition to Felician both smooth and successful. Since transferring here in the spring of 2020 I have grown by getting involved on campus serving in various leadership capacities such as Student Ambassador, Orientation Leader, SGA Senator, and Allocations Board Member.” – Jeffrey Bryan, Criminal Justice Student
Jeffrey is one of Felician’s Criminal Justice students in the School of Arts and Sciences. Read on to learn more about his Felician experience in this exclusive Q&A.
What was your biggest accomplishment at Felician?
My biggest accomplishment at Felician by far has to be the tremendous strides that I have made academically. When I first got here, I was a little worried seeing how this was my first year at a four year university and wasn’t sure how I would adjust academically, but with the help of the staff and support of my professors I have had great success!
How has Felician helped you succeed?
Felician has helped me succeed in many ways, but the thing that Felician has done to help me succeed is the care that the professors and staff take in making sure that students not only achieve academic excellence but become productive and successful members of society.
What was your favorite part of your Felician experience?
My favorite part of my Felician experience is definitely the hands on leadership experience that I have gained so quickly. Being able to step into roles of leadership so quickly has helped me adapt and stay calm in high pressure situations. My Felician experience also provided me with guidance and opportunities to be the leader I was destined to be.
Would you recommend Felician to others? If so, why?
Absolutely! I would recommend Felician to anybody from a transfer student to someone just graduating from high school. Felician is not just a school, but a community and family that is totally committed and invested in the future of its students.
What are your plans after graduation?
Upon graduating from Felician, I plan on going to Seminary school to obtain my Masters of divinity. The skills and training I have obtained at Felician along with my continued education will help me develop into the compassionate, caring pastor that I am going to become.
Do you feel Felician helped prepare you for a successful career?
Yes, Felician prepared me for a successful career because here at this school I have sharpened my skills of organization, punctuality and leadership. All qualities that are imperative for any kind of successful career path.
What do you want people to know about Felician University?
The biggest takeaway I want people to know about Felician University is that this is not just a school where you go to for four years and get a degree. It is a high functioning institution that provides guidance and opportunities for all of the students that choose to come here. When you enter Felician you will be an eager student hungry to learn, but when you graduate you will be a mature adult filled with knowledge that is ready to take on the world!
Richard Mejia, Felician 2021 Graduate
“In a year that has brought much change to my life, I am more than proud to say I have officially completed my undergraduate degree with a B.S in Business Administration and a minor in Pre-Law at Felician University, all in the span of just three years.
“Three years ago, as a senior in high school, I wouldn’t have imagined being in this position, let alone even giving a speech at Commencement as the President of our Student Government Association. To say that I have done so is a dream in its own. One that I hope will open many doors and bring me both joy and prosperity in the future.” -Richard Mejia, Felician 2021 Graduate
Read on to discover what Richard’s Felician experience was like in this exclusive Q&A!
How has Felician helped you succeed?
- Felician has helped me succeed in many ways. But one of the biggest would be giving me the opportunity to attend college while helping me shape not just my mind but my overall self with the assistance of such great faculty!
What was your favorite part of your Felician experience?
- My favorite part of my Felician experience would have to be when I was given the chance to speak at not just one commencement, but three as the President of our Student Government Association.
Would you recommend Felician to others? If so, why?
- I most definitely would recommend other students to Felician, this is because Felician has many great opportunities to get involved around campus as well as great staff that help everyone achieve their dreams.
What are your plans after graduation?
- After graduation I plan to continue my MBA here at Felician University while playing lacrosse, then head off to law school!
Do you feel Felician helped prepare you for a successful career?
- During my time at Felician, while in the school of business I was able to develop a track record of leadership, timeliness, accountability and dedication as well as hands-on experience as a marketing intern for the Center for Innovation and Professional Studies, which has given me a taste for what’s to come.
What do you want people to know about Felician University?
- One of the biggest upsides of Felician University would be the faculty and staff. From the moment I stepped foot at orientation to the moment I walked off stage with my diploma, each and every staff and faculty member at Felician had my best interest in mind. I wouldn’t have been able to do it without such amazing professors and staff members!
