Chamberlain College of Nursing in Atlanta, GA

sharieka alicia · Jul 9, 2012

@nic30...

I wanted to know:

1. What classes are u currently taking?

2. What is your schedule like ie. what days are u at school?

3. How is the workload?

4. Do you work?

Thanx in advance!

Jsayers11 · Jul 11, 2012

Hey guyy, I went for my appt yesterday, and I must say I may still sticker price shocked. After the govt loans, and still have about $7900 left to pay out of pocket!!! Guess thats where the private loans come in.

sharieka, they took all my classes, so I only have to go two years and one semester. I wish I had more than 19 hours, but thats better than having none at all. I am going to take 2 online classes, and nurs 101 starting in sept. Then I will take another 2 online classes in october. You can only take a max of 9 hours a session which I think is crazy. If you want to take 4 and 5 classes you should be able to when we are spending as much money as we are to attend there. Just my opinion.

I ask about still trying to work, and he said its possible up untill the 3 semester which then you start clinicals. Hope this gives you somethings to expect when you meet with them today.

Jsayers11 · Jul 11, 2012

Oh and he said that the interest rate for government loans was a 3.8% and now is up to a 6.8%!!! Thanks a lot government!

REECIEcup19 · Jul 11, 2012

For the ones that have been accepted, how long did it take to receive the acceptance letter/phone call. I sent in all of my info and took the Hesi a few days ago, so now I'm just waiting to see.

sharieka alicia · Jul 12, 2012

Jsayers11,

Wow thats crazy!! im super glad all ur credits transferred! but that $7900 is a nice chunk! I can suggest possibly looking into scholarships for ur second year. A hand full of hospitals offer scholarships awarded to those who can commit to working for that hospital for the length of time that the hospital provided aid. Usually u have to have ur first year under ur belt in order to apply. But you should definitely look into it. Also, if u lighten ur hours at ur job...u might be able to receive a pell grant (depending on ur income of course) but the pell is good for $5500 per semester, so that should be able to take care of the remaining total.

That's really dumb that we're maxed out at 9 credit hours! that's actually some bs! I'm used to taking around 5 classes at a time! and wit the cost of the program...its really not fair. but hey...what can ya do? I'm really excited bout my visit on Friday. Hey...my adviser told me registration starts July 28 @ 10am...do u know if its mandatory to register in person? or can it be done online? Cuz i will be outta town that week. Did ur adviser mention this?

HassonBFutureRN · Jul 12, 2012

Dalencia,

I'm schedule to take the test on the 25th of this month. I have a question for you. After taking the test, was you given your score?

REECIEcup19 · Jul 12, 2012

Hasson,

Yes, they give you a printed report of your score.

HassonBFutureRN · Jul 12, 2012

Ok, I appreciate the reply Dalencia. I'm looking forward to taking the test. I've been studying this HESI book for a few weeks now

REECIEcup19 · Jul 12, 2012

I'm sure you'll do fine. I was really nervous about it, but it wasn't bad at all. Just make sure you focus on math and English. And there's also a critical thinking part on the test. Nobody told me about that part, but it doesn't count towards your score.

HassonBFutureRN · Jul 12, 2012

appreciate the info Dalencia. I've been focusing alot on math, because math and I don't agree at times.. lol I've also been focusing on the english and the vocabulary words as well. I just want to pass thats all. I believe I will do good though

REECIEcup19 · Jul 12, 2012

Hasson,

You're welcome. And if you keep that up you'll do great. Good luck!

Jsayers11 · Jul 12, 2012

Sharieka,

It def is a big chunk of money. I am going to try and pay most of that out of pocket to minimize the private loans. I dont want to rack up to much debt you know. My advisior told me that someone would be calling to schedule my classes. He did say eventually we would register online which makes much more sense. I wonder why they will only allow a max of 9 hours? When you go on Friday ask about this. I was so involved about the money, I forgot to go over that. I would like to take more as well to get it done faster, and say some dang money.