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Jul 02, 2007 01:46 PM

apollo RN program


what is the RN program at apollo consist of ? i have a friend that wants to go in the program but i hear they don't start clinicals until the 4th semester? is that true? are they accedited? i hear they are very expensive. anyone strating in that program? i just graduated form CCSN. thank you


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from deefromlv
Old Jul 02, 2007, 03:36 PM

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Someone else in the Nevada forum called Apollo for information. They said they were told it was $38,000!!!! for their program (Associate's degree). I decided to call them myself to get a little info out of curiousity but they did not call be back (this was maybe a couple of months ago). Their website doesn't offer any details either, just a phone number to call. I know they have provisional approval from the state board but I don't know about their regional accreditation.

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from AJK1
Old Jul 02, 2007, 04:01 PM

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kizzykatlove,
Hi. I noticed you graduated from CCSN. I was just accepted into the Fall 07 RN program. How was the program? I have 2 kids and a husband and am wondering is there time for them during the program? What did you find the most difficult? Did you enjoy the program??
We haven't received a list of uniforms or supplies (until orientation). I would like to ask, can you wear cargo pants? I wanted to order some Dickies scrubs (cargo) but am I jumping the gun?
Also, are you limited to a certain stethescope? I also wanted to order a Littman Cardiology stethescope.
Any info. you can share is appreciated.
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Old Jul 02, 2007, 07:38 PM

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not to scare you.. the program is very intense... we had 15 people fail in the last semester alone. i started in the LPN to RN bridge so i didn't have to do that dreaded first semester.marty is a real good teacher i never had him , but i did take kaplan review for boards from him. i found alot of it diffucult even being a LPN in the course. it's a excellent program and they train you for boards throughout the program.. just be prepared to be exhausted for the whole program. i worked full time in the hospital while going to school full time. i love the teachers , i really like them all. i don't know many teachers from the first semster only marty . it's worth the agony and torture.. you can do it.. it's worth being a RN. i just wore a white uniform with normal side pocket pants and normal top.. no scrubs.. no one in my class wore cargo pants.. keep your shoes clean and white . i just used my plan littman i use at work.. nothing fancy... you will learn lots and then you will be a RN.. yippeeee..let me know how you do.. keep me updated.. congrats ...
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from tccjknv
Old Jul 03, 2007, 12:31 AM

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AJK1,
I was wondering how many points you had that got you in to CCSN. I am not applying until Spring, but wanted to compare how many points I would have had to what Fall students needed. I am driving myself crazy wondering if I will get in or not. Thanks in advance.
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from AJK1
Old Jul 03, 2007, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by tccjknv View Post
AJK1,
I was wondering how many points you had that got you in to CCSN. I am not applying until Spring, but wanted to compare how many points I would have had to what Fall students needed. I am driving myself crazy wondering if I will get in or not. Thanks in advance.

They changed the point criteria for next semester. This semester I believe I had 22 or 23 (I can't remember). Have you completed your A&P I and II?
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from tccjknv
Old Jul 03, 2007, 08:28 PM

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I have all of my pre-reqs and have a 4.0 in those classes. I also have all of the other classes and got a 128 or 129 on my nln test (which ever score = 2 pts.). The only pts. I won't have are the 2 for experience or certificates. So, for Spring I will have 30 pts., hopefully it will be enough. Good luck and please keep us posted as to how the first semester goes.
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from MikeyJ
Old Jul 05, 2007, 09:33 AM

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I have not personally spoken with Apollo, but there are a few students in my class (BSN program at UNLV) that have supposedly called Apollo and the BON, and apparently they have no accreditation. Not sure how accurate that info is -- I do know they are not accredited by the state because the BON does not list their NCLEX pass rates.
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Old Jul 05, 2007, 08:15 PM

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apollo no acreditation.. scary.. would seem like a waste of money to go to school there..
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from Reno1978
Old Jul 06, 2007, 01:13 AM

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They're listed on the BON's site as one of the schools with "Provisional Approval Only" along with NSC, USN and Touro...like the others, they're probably in the process of getting accredited.
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