I live in California, and getting into nursing school is tough, because everybody's stats consist of a 4.0 GPA, and over a 90% on the TEAS. Also, even if you have these stats, you still could possibly get on the waitlist, as its impacted everywhere.
I applied and got accepted into the Accelerated BSN program at Roseman University in Utah. You become a RN in 16months, but comes at the whopping price of 60K. I already have my bachelors in biology, and currently have no loans from undergrad. It is a great school, and students have jobs lined up after they graduate... but 60K will be a quarter of student loans and the rest are private loans. Is this worth it? There's also living cost, but I've been working since I've graduated and have enough for rent and such.
PLEASE OFFER ANY ADVICE! I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE IT!! Thank you! (:
I looked up the program and found that they are still in the process of being ACEN accredited for the ABSN program:
"The accelerated nursing program in Utah has submitted required documents for accreditation and has tentative approval pending final review by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) Board of Commissioners, 3343 Peachtree Rd. NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326; (404) 975-5000, expected in the Spring of 2016."
I was told to be on the look out for nursing schools that were not regionally accredited (Roseman is) and programmatically accredited (CCNE or ACEN). I would double check with your advisor about this before you start because if the program is not CCNE or ACEN you might have a hard time getting endorsed by CA (knowing how strict they are).
I'm sure it'll be all ok, but I just wanted to point that out before taking out any loans =)
I looked up the program and found that they are still in the process of being ACEN accredited for the ABSN program:
"The accelerated nursing program in Utah has submitted required documents for accreditation and has tentative approval pending final review by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) Board of Commissioners, 3343 Peachtree Rd. NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326; (404) 975-5000, expected in the Spring of 2016."
I was told to be on the look out for nursing schools that were not regionally accredited (Roseman is) and programmatically accredited (CCNE or ACEN). I would double check with your advisor about this before you start because if the program is not CCNE or ACEN you might have a hard time getting endorsed by CA (knowing how strict they are).
I'm sure it'll be all ok, but I just wanted to point that out before taking out any loans =)
Thank you for your help! I will definitely look into this!!
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I did my research and Roseman has been ACEN accredited since 2011. In Spring 2016, they will be doing a continued evaluation; after a few years, schools need to be reevaluated I believe. But thank you again for your help; so many aspects to look into when applying to nursing.
$12,000 is not bad at all. Was that for an ADN or BSN program? If BSN, how'd you only have to take out that amount?
1 year of pre-req's, 2 years of nursing school. Already have a degree and a husband with a good job, just had to get creative on how we spent our money. Took a job as a CNA my final year of nursing school, and paid strictly out of pocket for all tuition and books.
I now work at a hospital that will pay for my RN to BSN, my MSN, and will also pay for 50% of my son's tuition should he attend the affiliated college. Not too shabby for 12k.
This becomes difficult to wait, as most of the schools I am applying to...their applications are due end of January 2016, and the private school starts February 2016. But I still will apply to some schools early, hoping to hear back at an earlier time.
60K is terrifying, very terrifying. I'm praying with all the scholarships I will be applying to will help in any way!
If someone was willing to pay you 30k to wait a year, would you?
If someone was willing to pay you 30k to wait a year, would you?
It is hard to answer that question, as if I wait a year to hear back from other schools, it's not a guarantee...so instead of waiting a year...or more, I think I would be leaning towards the private school.
But to directly answer your question, yes i would wait...but I don't really understand where you're going with this...
I'm anti big loans personally but if you are willing to deal with the costs post graduation...eh. I know you're anxious to get in and enjoy the experience and get out...but if you could wait a year and reapply to cheaper schools, it may be worth it. Talk to people who have big private loans and ask them what it's like to pay them back on a nurse's salary. The variable interest rates, etc. I am 25 w another degree and I totally get wanting to be finished as soon as possible to live life as a young nurse. Before getting into nursing school, I applied to master's programs in public health and made the decision to not go bc it would have put me 80k in the hole. I am so glad I waited. I also realize the whole California school job market saturation thing is a huge factor but if there's a way you can get around that much debt, I'd look into it. Otherwise, just work hard during school, get a job, apply for loan programs and see what happens...but be prepared to foot the bill regardless. I hope all works out :)
I'm anti big loans personally but if you are willing to deal with the costs post graduation...eh. I know you're anxious to get in and enjoy the experience and get out...but if you could wait a year and reapply to cheaper schools, it may be worth it. Talk to people who have big private loans and ask them what it's like to pay them back on a nurse's salary. The variable interest rates, etc. I am 25 w another degree and I totally get wanting to be finished as soon as possible to live life as a young nurse. Before getting into nursing school, I applied to master's programs in public health and made the decision to not go bc it would have put me 80k in the hole. I am so glad I waited. I also realize the whole California school job market saturation thing is a huge factor but if there's a way you can get around that much debt, I'd look into it. Otherwise, just work hard during school, get a job, apply for loan programs and see what happens...but be prepared to foot the bill regardless. I hope all works out :)
Thank you for your kind words and advice!!! Best of luck to you too!!! :)
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I completed an Accelerated BSN program. My program was 14 months with a 60K price tag. Do I think it was worth it? Yea! It was easier for me to land positions in hospitals because I had a BSN rather than an ASN. I also learned employers like second-degree students as they have already worked in a professional environment before. It allowed me to start working towards my doctorate much sooner. It also allowed me to quickly move through the ranks.
I don't know what your plan is, but if you completed an accelerated degree versus an ASN, you could become a nurse practitioner two years earlier.
I completed an accelerated BSN program. My program was 14 months with a 60K price tag. Do I think it was worth it? Yea! It was easier for me to land positions in hospitals because I had a BSN rather than an ASN. I also learned employers like second-degree students as they have already worked in a professional environment before. It allowed me to start working towards my doctorate much sooner. It also allowed me to quickly move through the ranks.
I don't know what your plan is, but if you completed an accelerated degree versus an ASN, you could become a nurse practitioner two years earlier.
Good luck!
Congrats on all your accomplishments! That's amazing! and thank you for your advice, and encouragement!!
If you live very cheaply like I did after becoming a nurse you could pay that off quick especially in California. I was so used to living off two dimes scraped together that I paid all my loans and saved 16,000 in my 403b very quickly. I went to private school too. I went because I'm not good at math. The local university required algebra and geometry private school only required dosage math, so for me it was a no brainier, I wouldn't be able to finish if I had to do algebra (officially learning disabled in math, got extra time in a quiet room even with dosage math). I'd grab that private school! Congratulations
Hey Mplsnurse! I definitely live a low maintenance lifestyle, so after reading your post, it was very encouraging. I decided yesterday that I will be accepting my offer, and I am beyond excited! Thank you for your advice and encouragement! :)
I am going to Roseman in Utah now but I am in the 18 m program, I'd highly recommend it... I've heard the ABSN does not cares bout helping you out and would be happy to fail you out. That's and it's a little cheaper! :)
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Hi OP,
I looked up the program and found that they are still in the process of being ACEN accredited for the ABSN program:
"The accelerated nursing program in Utah has submitted required documents for accreditation and has tentative approval pending final review by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) Board of Commissioners, 3343 Peachtree Rd. NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326; (404) 975-5000, expected in the Spring of 2016."
Source: Roseman University's Accredited Nursing Program in Utah
I was told to be on the look out for nursing schools that were not regionally accredited (Roseman is) and programmatically accredited (CCNE or ACEN). I would double check with your advisor about this before you start because if the program is not CCNE or ACEN you might have a hard time getting endorsed by CA (knowing how strict they are).
I'm sure it'll be all ok, but I just wanted to point that out before taking out any loans =)