Anyone at Grand Canyon?

Asystole RN · Jul 13, 2012

I'm in a graduate program at GCU and it is excellent. GCU is a very good nursing school with an excellent reputation, even outside of the state.

Ericarice · Jul 13, 2012

Thanks!

bethanphetamine · Jul 13, 2012

I had planned on doing the CP as well, but even though I have everything done, I wouldn't be able to start until Fall 13. I decided to go with GCU and will, upon acceptance, be starting Spring 13 and be done much faster than the CEP. I've had friends graduate from GCU and they loved it.

Ericarice · Jul 13, 2012

Did you have to take the HESI or TEAS for GCU? While I know there is a considerable difference, what is the average semester cost?

bethanphetamine · Jul 13, 2012

You must take the TEAS for GCU. Cost really depends on many factors. If your pre req GPA is 3.7+ you qualify for a scholarship through GCU of 3500/semester, but you must maintain a 3.5 GPA or you will be bumped down to the next level of scholarships. There are scholarships for pre req GPAs of 3.5 and 3.25 (2500 and 1500 respectively). The program is five semesters. You can do the traditional program in which those five semesters are spring/fall. Or you can choose the fast track, which would include summers, and takes only 20 months. Costs also vary slightly whether or not you can waive the health insurance (if you have health insurance, it's waived). The total cost for each semester worst case scenario before any scholarships is around 9-10k per semester (base tuition is 8,250/semester). But after scholarships, my loans and grants would take care of the rest so there is no "out of pocket" type cost to me. Though I am still applying for other scholarships in order to reduce the amount of debt I would have. For me, after the GCU scholarship and my grants, I would be borrowing or finding other scholarships for about 4-5k per semester. Which I don't think is bad at all. I'll finish much sooner and be able to start working a year or more before I could if I did the CEP.

fromtheseaRN, BSN, RN · Jul 13, 2012

i'm in the rn-bsn and love it. i really wish i had just gone there to begin with.

Ericarice · Jul 15, 2012

Thanks so much for all the information. I am a bit out of luck with grants and such because it's my second degree. Honestly, I don't think it sounds crazy horrible cost wise. I know I will have a good size loan in the end but think it may be worth it. Thanks again.How was the TEAS? Do you sign up for it through GCU?

bethanphetamine · Jul 16, 2012

I haven't taken it yet. I have until september to take it. It's supposed to be very similar to the HESI which I have taken. You sign up through a company called ATI I believe. But it's generally taken at a GCU campus.

Ericarice · Jul 16, 2012

Thanks!