Chamberlain College of Nursing BSN Program

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Hello!! I just joined this site today because I was recently accepted into Chamberlain College of Nursing, I am scheduled to begin classes on March 1st and I was wondering if anyone else is going to Chamberlain and also if anyone has heard anything (good or bad) about this school. I am very excited to start and I think that the most appealing thing about this school is that there isn't a wait list... I applied in August, was accepted in October and I am beginning in March. It is quite expensive but I think (or at least hope) that it is worth it. Also instead of doing the ADN, I have decided to do the BSN, any comments?? Advice?

I just have a quick Chamberlain question. I am 39 and haven't attended any college courses for over 10 yrs. How much is GPA a factor w/ older students? If I do really well on the HESI, do I still have a chance of attending in Oct.? I have psych, Eng. Comp, upper and lower level both, and Bio completed way back when, but have no clue what bearing that will have on things now.

My dream has always been to be an ER nurse and I think Chamberlain is the quickest, most concise way to go about getting there. Anyone have any relevant info?

Thanks!

Kristie

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I just have a quick Chamberlain question. I am 39 and haven't attended any college courses for over 10 yrs. How much is GPA a factor w/ older students? If I do really well on the HESI, do I still have a chance of attending in Oct.? I have psych, Eng. Comp, upper and lower level both, and Bio completed way back when, but have no clue what bearing that will have on things now.

My dream has always been to be an ER nurse and I think Chamberlain is the quickest, most concise way to go about getting there. Anyone have any relevant info?

Thanks!

Kristie

I am not sure, but I believe colleges will only accept classes if they were within the last few years. You may want to double check that with Chamberlain. In regards to the GPA, as long as you get at least a 76% testing average in each class, you can go through fine with at least a total GPA of 2.0. Being 39 years old is really not considered a bad thing. If you truly want this, then you will put your all into it and go for it. If anything, you are more focused now then you were ten-twenty years ago. If it has always been your dream to be an ER nurse, then take that entrance HESI exam and get your dream started. Yes, you can start in October if you pass the HESI entrance exam, regardless of which classes you took years ago. You just need to find out which classes will transfer in.

Much luck to you in your nursing journey!

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Thanks ;) I am planning on it! I was referring to my prior GPA though, not the one I will have...which will be stellar hehe!! I definitely thought I had better things to do 10 yrs ago.

Live and learn!!

Kristie

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I have a question for those starting in July! Did you guys buy your books yet? I tried to find out what books I needed for math and speech but only the nursing books are up there. Should I just go to Chamberlain and see what books I need?

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I have a question for those starting in July! Did you guys buy your books yet? I tried to find out what books I needed for math and speech but only the nursing books are up there. Should I just go to Chamberlain and see what books I need?

The general course classes are taught through devry faculty. So you will have to check through the devry online book store or you can go to the campus bookstore and show them your schedule.

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Hello. First, congratulations. I have posted a bunch of information on Chamberlain as I have been attending for two semesters now. I am presently in the second year now. If you click on my user name and check under posts I have written, you can read all the stuff I had to say. Ask me anything and I'll be happy to help you.

THe one things I don't think I have mentioned before is that Chamberlain is a little disorganized at the moment. I love the college, but since it's so new, they are still trying to work out all the "kinks" per se. With most colleges and Universities, there are always both positives and negatives. This is one of Chamberlain's negatives. It's tough, though! So, be prepared to do tons of reading and studying. It's an accelerated program....

Which semester are you newbies starting in? :)

Hi MystyqueOne,

Question regarding clinicals... Do the clinical instructors make students memorize medications to the patients they chose/are assigned? I'm asking because the previous school I went the teachers made us memorize all the medications and it was one of the most stressing things about the school I was attending.

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Hi MystyqueOne,

Question regarding clinicals... Do the clinical instructors make students memorize medications to the patients they chose/are assigned? I'm asking because the previous school I went the teachers made us memorize all the medications and it was one of the most stressing things about the school I was attending.

No, the clinical instructors do not make you memorize the medications. They just want you to understand the concept of the major medications and which ones are used for which disease processes. The best thing to do is to memorize the suffixes of the common medications and from there, you will have an idea of what class the medications belong to (see below for list).

Medication Suffixes

(-olol) beta 1 blockers (adrenergic)

(-cillin, -micin) antibiotics

(-vastatin) antihyperlipidemia, antihypercholesterolimia

(-tidine) anti-ulcerant, H2 receptor antagonist; preventive treatment, no signs of ulcers

(-pine) Ca-channel blocker, anti-HPN; affects the blood vessel of heart

(-rin) anticoagulant, anti-HPN; affects the blood vessels of the heart

(-dol) non-opioid analgesic

(-done) opioid analgesics

(-sone) corticosteroids, anti-inflammatory

(-nitrate) anti-anginal, vasodilator

(-nol) antigout

(-mine) anti-histamine

(-sartan) ACE II antagonist, affects the kidney

(-kinase) anti-thrombolitic, thrombolitic agent

(-pril) ACE I inhibitors, affects the kidney

(-mide) loop diuretics

(-lactone) potassium-sparing diuretics

(-prazole) proton-pump inhibitors; with evidence of ulcers scars

(-mol) bronchodilators, beta 2 adrenergic; for DOB

(-pium) beta 2 adrenergic; for DOB, relaxes bronchi

(-aluminum, magnesium, hydroxide) antacids

(-zepam, -lam) anti-anxiety, major tranquilizers

(caine) local anesthetics

(-ide) oral hypoglycemics

(-nium) neuromuscular blocking agent

(-vir) antivirals

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I apologize if this question was already answered. Can you do all their pre-reqs at a cc to lower the cost?

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I apologize if this question was already answered. Can you do all their pre-reqs at a cc to lower the cost?

Yes, most all pre-reqs can be taken at CC.

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i did purchase the clinical kit almost two years ago and to be honest, i only used three items from the kit. i put (used) next to the item below, stating i used it during simulations. i still have the bag sitting in my closet. oh well, at least i have a cool chamberlain zip bag i can use as a school/work bag for my books.

keep in mind that i started chamberlain about two years ago, so a lot of things have changed, therefore, you may be required to use more items from the kit then i did. in addition, it's also good to have these items yourself for extra practice now that the school has extra hours available for more simulation practice.

the following items are in the kit: (in no particular order) (items may be different as this kit was from 2009)

*tracheostomy clean and care tray (used)

*argyle salem sump

*suction catheter kit (used)

*foley catheter (don't have the exact name as label was removed) (used)

*irrigation tray with 60 ml piston syringe

*dressing tray

*wound care tray

*transfer/gait belt

*continu-flo solution set

*suture removal tray

*basic cleansing enema bag

*gauze sponges usp type vii gauze

you are very welcome.

i, too purchased the kit and probably used as much as you did. was it worth the $55? i don't think so.:confused: (i thought ours was $70, 2 1/2 years ago).

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I just have a quick Chamberlain question. I am 39 and haven't attended any college courses for over 10 yrs. How much is GPA a factor w/ older students? If I do really well on the HESI, do I still have a chance of attending in Oct.? I have psych, Eng. Comp, upper and lower level both, and Bio completed way back when, but have no clue what bearing that will have on things now.

My dream has always been to be an ER nurse and I think Chamberlain is the quickest, most concise way to go about getting there. Anyone have any relevant info?

Thanks!

Kristie

Kristie,

Don't let your age stop you from your dreams. I can tell you, I'm older than that, and I started a couple years ago, in the BSN at Chamberlain. I've been on the Dean's List and Honor Roll many times since starting. (As you age, going out to the bars and late night parties aren't fun, anymore). You'll have an advantage over the younger crowd. You will see that there are many different age groups at Chamberlain. There are some "kids" right out of high school, there are some with degrees in other subjects that changed careers and there are older "kids" just starting out. It's what makes the classes so interesting, sometimes. Diversity... Some of the material, I think, is easier, being older. Good luck, though.;)

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Is it already too late to apply for 2012 spring or summer start date? How long does the application process take? The School is unusually hard to get ahold of...

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