Any National University B.S.N Graduates Out There?

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Hello All!!

I was accepted into the BSN (Generic) Program at National University, Rancho Bernardo, Ca. I start in October. Can anyone share some experiences with me and the rest of the curious out here? Is it 1 year, 1 1/2 years, or 2 years without a break in classes. I have tried to to contact Jennifer Follensbee,but it is like trying to contact the Pope. Please share the good and the bad. Thanks.

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Congrats on getting accepted!

I just started the BSN program this month @ NU. Jessica is a hard person to contact since she's busy with both current and prospective students.

Anyways from what I know, I believe there is a break but only for about 1 week for Christmas. Other than that, just a day here and there to observe holidays. So if you plan on any vacations, do it before or after the program.

If you have any more questions about the program let me know.

Heads up: The first class is 1 month long. Buy your book right after attending orientation, then start the reading assignment for the 1st day of class (you are given your syllabus at orientation). I wish I had b/c we had to read 6 chapters for the 1st day-which is supposed to be done before coming to class.

Also if you have any questions go to your counselor first. Since Jessica is hard to contact.

Good Luck!

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Thanks so much!!:roll

A little bit of info means alot. Do youi know when you graduate from the program? I heard ,from a counselor, that after Med/Surg I or II, students are eligable to work in a hospital as a "student nurse"; following an experienced R.N around, you know and getting paid to do so. Have you heard this?

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I have been in the BSN program at National since January. I am in my pediatric rotation right now. The program is very accelerated and very intense. It will take you 2 years to receive your BSN. For breaks, you get a week off in April, a week off in July, and two weeks off in December. I don't know about getting a job as a student nurse. National does not offer an externship program like most other nursing school. Having an externship is really the only way you can get a paid job as a student nurse unless you want to be a CNA. I hope this helps.

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Thanks for the info. The more the better on how you like the program. I am glad to hear that December is not the only break, because I am trying to plan a trip to Lake Powell with my family for Summer 2010.

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