Chamberlain College of Nursing BSN Program

shanesmommy · Jul 20, 2010

how do you feel about the following option: if i were to get my adn from hondros and went on to get my bsn from indiana wesleyan? they seem better than chamberlain, no offense to anyone that is going to chamberlain, i just want the best option for me. Your thoughts?
If anyone has thoughts on hondros to indiana wesleyan, or just indiana wesleyan please let me know.

Well, since this is the AZ nursing discussion, I would guess that most of us don't know. I live in Michigan now and I don't know, I would ask on the Indiana board. Good luck

shanesmommy · Jul 20, 2010

I'm actually turning my application this upcoming meeting!! :) I'm afraid that score is not enough so I'm deciding to retake it and hopefully score higher!! If you don't mind me asking how was your hesi score comparing to mine? I thinking I'm just stressing myself out!!! :)

I don't want to freak you out, but I had a 94% for the part they actually count and a 92% overall. BUT I have heard of a ton of people getting in with scores in the 82-86% range. What is your gpa? If you do take it over, really really focus on studying the parts that they are counting the most (I think it was reading, math, grammar) and use one of the review books (I think I used the Kaplan one, I got it at the library).

Are you going to retake it before this upcoming meeting? I think it would be better to get your stuff in early. Good luck! Hopefully we'll be classmates this fall!

Rasengan · Jul 20, 2010

oh i didnt know u live in michigan, i do too, in troy. Know of any good rn to bsn programs here? that would accept you from a regionally accredited university?

shanesmommy · Jul 20, 2010

oh i didnt know u live in michigan, i do too, in troy. Know of any good rn to bsn programs here? that would accept you from a regionally accredited university?

OH HELL NO. RUN RUN RUN out of this god-forsaken state. There are some great programs here, but the waitlists are disgusting. One school near me (Schoolcraft Community College) now has a 4-5 year wait for ADN. I mean, REALLY? Who has that kind of time?

I have heard that Ferris State has a good RN-BSN program. I don't know that much about it, but if it is anything like every other ADN or BSN program here, expect to wait pretty much forever to get in. That's why I am sprinting out of here as fast as possible.

So my general opinion is to go outside the state or do an online RN-BSN program b/c odds are it will happen faster. Good Luck!

fmac88 · Jul 20, 2010

I have a 2.89 !! Yes my deadline is on Friday and I do take it on friday since the next meeting is on the 29th.. How long did it take you to find out that you got accepted?? Thank you and congratulations!!! Hopefully we will be classmates!! I will keep you updated.

shanesmommy · Jul 20, 2010

I have a 2.89 !! Yes my deadline is on Friday and I do take it on friday since the next meeting is on the 29th.. How long did it take you to find out that you got accepted?? Thank you and congratulations!!! Hopefully we will be classmates!! I will keep you updated.

I actually applied awhile ago. I applied in April b/c I am in Michigan and I was able to get down there and take the test and stuff. I knew I couldn't move my family by the time the July class started, so they kind of put my file on hold until they were looking at fall applicants. The first Fall applicant meeting was on the 15th and I got my acceptance email on the 16th (although it went to my spam file, so make sure you check that - I didn't actually find out until yesterday when I checked that folder for some odd reason). They said I should get my formal letter and packet in the mail this week. So I would expect that you should hear within a few days of the meeting.

How do you feel about your essay? I think that plays a huge part as well. And I think that applying this early really helps too, so hopefully you are in good shape. Just study super hard for those few sections (I think the 4th one I couldn't think of was spelling, which is really hard for me, it was my worst section).

Fingers crossed!

fmac88 · Jul 20, 2010

According to my advisor they actually stopped the formal essay. Yes she did say the earlier the better. I did awsome with math and now I know what to work on! Thanks again!!! :)

fsunole86 · Jul 21, 2010

does anyone else have a difficult time getting in touch with their advisor? I feel like every time I call, it always goes to voicemail.

fmac88 · Jul 26, 2010

Fsunole86- I find it easier to email them!! Who is your advisor?? Mine seems to always answer my question the day I ask them or within 24 hours!!

So I just retook my exam and didn't do as well as I planned to. I revised A 88.5. Honestly what do you think is m chances with a 2.89 Gpa?? :rolleyes:

shanesmommy · Jul 26, 2010

I have never had a problem, but I always email them, I rarely call. She always gets back to me within a day or so.

As for the GPA question, I think you have a chance! When are up for review? And your test score is good too. Fingers Crossed!

Mis V · Jul 27, 2010

Hello everyone,

I recently applied at Chamberlain for the BSN program. I was told by my advisor that I should receive an answer this week , however I am very anxious. I recieved a 94% on my HESI, but I do not have a GPA I only have a GED with a score of 65. My advisor told me that my scores for both are very high and my chances are really good, he also said that my essay was excellent. I have not seen anyone else with my situation of having a GED w/o prior college courses. I was just wondering if anyone on here has any idea of what my chances are? Or if anyone else has been accepted with a GED?

Thanks

shanesmommy · Jul 27, 2010

No answer on the GED, but I wanted to tell you to check your spam box b/c my acceptance letter was emailed to me, but it was hiding in my spam box. I didn't get it until 3 days later - 3 days of worrying for nothing. Good Luck!