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Has anyone had any luck with applying at National University for their nursing program? I applied back in Oct 06 and have been waiting to hear from them. They are supposed to notify in 3 months. I have called and called and written email upon emails with no response really. :banghead: Please, if anyone has applied and received some sort of letter, I would greatly appreciate your reply.

Thanks

Specializes in Near Future: ED, Future Future: ACNP!.

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Good luck with that! My July class was supposed to be from 5:30 - 10 on tuesday according to my schedule in SOAR, but is actually from 9am - 2pm on wednesday. You find out 4 wks in advance.

It is all dependent on the instructor's availability.

:)

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Good luck with that! My July class was supposed to be from 5:30 - 10 on tuesday according to my schedule in SOAR, but is actually from 9am - 2pm on wednesday. You find out 4 wks in advance.

It is all dependent on the instructor's availability.

:)

The class is only once a week? I was under the impression that it was everyday of the week for a good amount of time each day.

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Specializes in Near Future: ED, Future Future: ACNP!.
The class is only once a week? I was under the impression that it was everyday of the week for a good amount of time each day.

In the theory only 1 month class (at least the first one) it is a hybrid online and in class course. You meet once a week for 5 hours. Don't worry, the syllabus is filled, there are 2 books, and a boat load of reading and assignments.

In the 8 week classes, you meet once or twice a week for theory and have clinicals twice a week for 8 - 12 hours depending on your scheduled group, but each group meets a 136 hour reqt, so there will be extra days in there if you are not in a 12 hour group.

This isn't a standard format. I have other degrees from this school. You have to be able to read a lot and absorb a lot in your slotted class time. Keep in mind that in that 5 hours you are in class, you are covering 1 subject!

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This isn't a standard format. I have other degrees from this school. You have to be able to read a lot and absorb a lot in your slotted class time. Keep in mind that in that 5 hours you are in class, you are covering 1 subject!

I would like to suggest to you all to use the companion site that came with the text books. The practice questions there can be very helpful to study and sometimes you might see a few familiar questions on your quizzes.

The reading load involved in Health Assessment is ridiculous, and it is difficult information to retain, because it all starts blurring together.

Happy Studying!!

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Specializes in Near Future: ED, Future Future: ACNP!.
I would like to suggest to you all to use the companion site that came with the text books. The practice questions there can be very helpful to study and sometimes you might see a few familiar questions on your quizzes.

The reading load involved in Health Assessment is ridiculous, and it is difficult information to retain, because it all starts blurring together.

Happy Studying!!

Thanks so much for the advice!

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Hello,

Im new to this thread. For those of you who have been in the ABSN program, how do you feel about taking on class each month? Im not familiar with this school and I havent heard of other schools going through one class a month. Any opinions would be greatly appreciated! thanks

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Specializes in Near Future: ED, Future Future: ACNP!.

I'm just starting the nursing degree, but I have other degrees from national. I like doing 1 thing at a time. I don't do well in a regular semester format.

BTW, most of the nursing classes are 2 months, not 1 month.

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I'm just starting the nursing degree, but I have other degrees from national. I like doing 1 thing at a time. I don't do well in a regular semester format.

BTW, most of the nursing classes are 2 months, not 1 month.

Hey ExPharmaGirl!

How do you like nursing school so far? I know it is too early to ask you that. I am just curious to know about your first impression. I start the program in October, but I am also considering Azusa. I am actually very undecided between National and APU. Perhaps you could give me some advice :)

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Specializes in Near Future: ED, Future Future: ACNP!.
Hey ExPharmaGirl!

How do you like nursing school so far? I know it is too early to ask you that. I am just curious to know about your first impression. I start in October, but I am very undecided between National and Asuza Pacific University. Perhaps you could give me some advice :)

Hi there! I don't start until July 7th, so I can't comment on how the program itself is going yet :o

BUT, I did get a bachelor's and master's from National previously and the 1 class at a time thing really works for me.

I looked at Asuza as well, but I need to work, and this schedule worked better and I thought I'd stick with what I know. Also, NU has 136 hrs of clinicals per class (courses with clinicals) which is more than most schools.

What is keeping you from going to National?

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Hi there! I don't start until July 7th, so I can't comment on how the program itself is going yet :o

BUT, I did get a bachelor's and master's from National previously and the 1 class at a time thing really works for me.

I looked at Asuza as well, but I need to work, and this schedule worked better and I thought I'd stick with what I know. Also, NU has 136 hrs of clinicals per class (courses with clinicals) which is more than most schools.

What is keeping you from going to National?

Thanks for replying so quick!

I took all the prerequisite classes at National, and I truly liked the one-course-per-month format. I like APU's program because you can continue your education towards a Master's as soon as you get your BSN. And, because APU is a traditional type of school, the programs are ranked nationwide (and they actually have good ranks).

But, I also like how NU's program sounds. I just do not have any reference. This thread is helpful, but it is basically good and bad opinions from part of the students.

I was wondering if it even matters where you graduate from.

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elisbrasilia.

i was just wondering the same thing! does it matter where you get your bsn. i mean its hard enough to get into a program yet alone trying to choose a specific one.

does anyone work that is currently in the bsn program through national?

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Specializes in Near Future: ED, Future Future: ACNP!.
Thanks for replying so quick!

I took all the prerequisite classes at National, and I truly liked the one-course-per-month format. I like APU's program because you can continue your education towards a Master's as soon as you get your BSN. And, because APU is a traditional type of school, the programs are ranked nationwide (and they actually have good ranks).

But, I also like how NU's program sounds. I just do not have any reference. This thread is helpful, but it is basically good and bad opinions from part of the students.

I was wondering if it even matters where you graduate from.

I don't think it matters where you get your BS from, even if you want to continue on to get an MS. It's all about the GPA and whether your program is accredited or not. In nursing, it's all about having an RN license and experience, so choose the program that works for you.

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