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I'm looking to enroll into an ADN program offered by Gurnick Academy Of Medical Science. I'd like to move forward and become an RN with a BSN or higher under my belt in time. I plan on working with a work schedule. I would like some feedback about having an ADN? You still take the NCLEX-RN exam so I will be an RN not an LVN? Correct? If anyone else had taken a program like this, would you have rather just gone through the traditional community college course route or was it worth spending 75k for a program. I have no college education so I will be starting from scratch. Much appreciate any kind of feedback!!

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75K for an ADN worth it? uhmmm no.

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Specializes in NICU, ICU, PICU, Academia.

OP: RUN AWAY! NO associate degree is worth $75 in debt. This looks like a semi-shady for-profit enterprise. They lack accreditation of any sort from what I can see.

If you don't know anyone who has successfully navigated college enrollment (parent of a friend for example) - please go down to your local community college and find out about things like the importance of accreditation, responsible borrowing, and earning a degree.

This is NOT what you want to do, please!

IF you cannot find a mentor for this process, please concentrate your efforts on finding one. It will be the best investment of time you could possible make.

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I agree, I thought that pricing was a little steep & sounded fishy. So basically they're not doing anything any other community college would do other than charge more & make it shorter class time. I can still take the NCLEX-RN exam even after obtains an ADN through my local communtiy college? Thank you replying!

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Specializes in NICU, ICU, PICU, Academia.

Yes, a community college ADN will allow you to become an RN- you take the same NCLEX. At about 1/5 the cost.

I was serious about finding a mentor. Someone who has been through the process and will watch out for your best interest. Because at this point, you don't even know what you don't know.

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My jaw dropped when I saw that price on their website! I am applying to my local community college and their estimated total cost for two years is only $4,500. With the amount of scholarships and grants they freely give out some people have paid $500 total. Definitely worth it to look into your community colleges.

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