Roseman University ABSN (didactic online)

U.S.A. Nevada

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  1. Do you recommend this program?

    • Yes- its all around awesome!
    • Yes- it will get you a degree and you'll pass the NCLEX.
    • Hmm... research it some more.
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      No- I've been there, done that- RUN!
    • No- keep looking at other programs.

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cattea

2 Posts

I am currently in this program and would like to let people know what this program is like before applying.

I would tell people to avoid this program at all cost!! This program is all about money! Before even applying the staff would tell me how there would be as much help as the regular BSN program and that you would not have to worry about getting your questions answered. WRONG. The main and sometimes only form of communication would be through email. I don't mind having my questions answered through email but they would lag and sometimes not even answer the questions. If you are lucky to even receive a reply it would be the mostly be a reference to a page number in the textbook. Some of the lecture recordings would just be a professor reading off the notes. Pretty much useless.

Also, the whole 90% to pass on test wouldn't be bad if they ran this program like the way they do for the pharmacy program. For example there were questions on a test that were so vague that most if not all the class would get wrong. When these questions were challenge the professors would refuse to reason with the students. They literally would state the page number from a textbook and move on. I do not believe this is the right way to go things especially when 2/3 of the class failed the test. I do not believe that some of these professors hold any compassion towards their students and it is all about the tuition. If given the chance I would have not applied to this program.

Tex201

42 Posts

Hi There!

I am an alumni of Roseman's ABSN Program . The program did require most of us to obtain Federal and Private Loans (federally insured). If your credit is not so good (and who doesn't have credit challenges in this economy), it may be hard to get a loan unless you have a co-signer. One good thing is that if you can get a co-signer your interest rates will be lower. Depending on the source of Private loans, the loan company will allow the co-signer to be dropped from the loan after 2-3 years of "on-time" payments on your loan. That might help a relative to co-sign without the fear of being stuck on the loan until fully re-paid.

Best of luck!:angrybird5:

greyctoLV

1 Post

Hi Tex201,

I'm going to start the ABSN program this Oct and I was wondering if it would be a good idea to hold onto my A&P bio books during the program for reference. I'm moving to Nevada for the program so I don't want to get rid of something I might need. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. :shy:

Tex201

42 Posts

Hi GreyctoLV!

I took all my science books with me. I must admit with all the material we had to cover in such a short time frame, that I used them very little, but they were great to have around for a quick "look up," when needed, in the wee hours of the morning. You will have soooo many books to get through that there is not much time for anything extra. If the material is fresh in your mind, you probably won't use them very often, if at all.

Good luck and let us know how you are doing as you go through Roseman.

Best,:sarcastic:

Artemis2.0

16 Posts

Specializes in Behavorial Health Case Management.

I've been going through these posts to research the ABSN option at Roseman. I have some questions/clarifications to ask? When and how are labs done. My understanding of these posts is that the Didactic portion is online and clinicals are scheduled at the end of the block so that you are only doing clinicals at that time. Which brings me back to when, frequency, and how labs are done. Also, due to this being online, would it be possible to commute to Las Vegas if you live in Nevada to complete the clinical portion. If students are completing most or half of this online then why are students still having to move to Las Vegas instead of coming to Las Vegas to complete the hands on portion.

I'm not trying to be negative or nit pick at what I've read. I'm just trying to understand so that I can make a decision.

Thank You

Tex201

42 Posts

Hi Chrislynn3!

You asked about labs. Labs are done on campus. The labs consist of 1-3 days per week depending on the lab and recording days. During the labs you are with your assigned group that you are with throughout your time at Roseman. You will go through the required procedures etc and practice the procedures. Your tests in lab are actual video recordings of you doing the procedures. You video record each other in your group and then the videos are turned in for the instructors to review and either pass or fail you on those procedures.

If you fail, you have one more chance to re-record on another day and re-submit your video. Like any other exam, these procedures must be passed in order to continue on with the program at Roseman. There are "lab monitors" there at the labs to supposedly walk people through the procedures during practice sessions, but you still will need to know the exact procedure step-by-steps, as the monitors are not always very helpful.

You will also have some group assignments that will require you to meet with your group to complete during each block. Your group will become your "family" during your time at Roseman and you will find study groups a big help, esp when time is very short.

The ABSN program is more intense and stressful than anything you can imagine or anything you've ever experienced in your life..... not exaggerating! You will be so happy that you are NOT commuting because that time wasted on travel is much better spent on studying, practicing and focusing on each block. So my suggestion is to move to Vegas...you will understand it more once you are in the program!

Best regards, :nurse:

randyman986

7 Posts

Hi everyone!

I've been reading all these posts too. I got accepted to Roseman and will start in October. I understand and am ready for the hard work ahead. Do you guys have any tips on where's a fair place to live in Henderson? I live in Reno right now. How about jobs? Did you guys get one?

Thanks!

Tex201

42 Posts

Hi RandyMan986

I would look into the Ovation Properties (lasvegasliving.com) for the Henderson area. Their properties include all the amenities such as pools, work-out rooms, laundry facilities inside each apartment, clean modern apartments with great central heating and air conditioning. Sometimes they have move-in specials too. They are close to the campus and provide great living and study environments.

You didn't say if you are entering the ABSN program or the regular program. The ABSN program is so intense, I doubt very seriously that an outside job is possible. Plus the schedule changes each block and clinical rotations change as well.

Good luck

randyman986

7 Posts

Thanks for the response Tex201!

I'm doing the ABSN program. Yes, I heard it'll be intense. And it's what I'm expecting. I just wanted to see if any here who graduated, or is currently in program, did some jobs on the side to help with expenses. I checked out Ovation Properties and it is going to be way over my budget. A former co-worker of mine told me she has a house/room for rent. $450-500 bucks on Aesop street, i think. I'm going to check it out when I come to Vegas again, since Roseman has a mandatory orientation on 9/19 - 9/20.

Thanks again! Now its just a mad rush now to packing, moving, financial aide, etc. -- not in that order tho. Hehe.

Tex201

42 Posts

Hey RandyMn986

Sounds like you have it all under control. Best of luck. Keep us posted on your progress through the ABSN program.:yes:

randyman986

7 Posts

Well...I'm having a hard time finding/getting private loans at the moment (my score sucks - 635, and I filed bankruptcy in 2010). I have a very good friend, with a very good score, who will cosign for me tomorrow. We're going to Well's Fargo to see if I can get some money. Here is the breakdown from Roseman:

Direct Subsidized Stafford Loan - $2750 (NA-10/1), $2750 (NA-1/21) -- Total=$5500

Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan - $3500 (NA-10/1), $3500 (NA-1/21) -- Total=$7000

Additional Loan Options

Priv. Loan $17,603 (NA-10/1), $17,602 (NA-1/21) -- Total=$35,205

*This award letter represents the first 2 of my 4 schedule payments.

Financial aide @ Roseman couldn't help with "denied" private loans, so I'm pretty much researching on my own.

I'm confused with these numbers as I've submitted my FAFSA to Carrington College and I was awarded $32,000 for their 2 year ADN.

I was also rewarded $32k'ish for a Respiratory Therapy program that I was checking into back then. So I don't know where to go from here. Orientation is coming up and classes start 10/1/2013!

Tex201

42 Posts

Hey,

Don't know how Roseman is breaking everything down for you. Their figures are always crazy and they will be of no help in getting the loans. What they may not be telling you either is that since it is a 14-15 mo program you have to apply twice for student loans. You will have to sign loan docs 2xs to cover your entire program.

However, this also allows for increased amts approved via Stafford and private loans. Most students required money for room and board & other living expenses as well for the entire program. Be sure to shop the different loans, as some will allow you to remove your co-signer after 2-3 years of on-time payments. Others require longer periods of time. Did you try Sallie Mae? A co-signer will give you better interest rates as well. It's a jungle out there for sure!

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