Chamberlain North Brunswick.. any graduates?

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Hello, I have viewed dozens of forums while researching Chamberlain University and there seems to be limit reviews on social media sites. The forums here are students who were accepted into the program but there are no updates to know if they were successful and enjoyed the curriculum. I am interested in their Nursing school in North Brunswick, NJ but unsure if the college provides the tools I need to become an RN or if this is a quick money grab and then I am self teaching for three years. Any recent graduates or alumni that can provide me insight? Thank you so much!

Hello all,

I am new to allnurses as a user but use it often to get information on different nursing schools and such. Currently I am in the process of doing my information session with admissions on Monday for Chamberlain in North Brunswick. I however have gotten accepted to an LPN program with Essex County college which starts in January. I was curious to find out how much time I would have to complete my BSN if I decided to do Chamberlain instead of the LPN program...guess that's what the information session will explain to me. I also am concerned about cost as money has been a bit hard to come by these days. Call me crazy, I wondered if it were at all possible to do both the LPN program along side Chamberlain's BSN program. Of course this is just my mind going into overdrive but I know it isn't at all reasonable. I'd imagine fundamentals is similar for both programs learning about Florence Nightengale and the different types of nurses (advocate, caregiver, and such). Ethics, healthcare delivery, the nursing process etc. 

I to want to know wether days or evenings worked better and what that schedule looks like. I am coming in with an AS in Health Science degree and some previous experience in a nursing program. I could take all the advice given here.

Thank you.

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If it is a BSN program you won’t need your LPN.    A BSN program will get you your RN. Unless it’s meant to be a bridge program for people who already have a LPN and then you would need to complete that first. Most LPNs continue school to eventually get an RN and BSN. I’ve heard that Chamberlin is an expensive school. If you can afford the BSN I would do that. If not you can get your LPN and work  and save up. Depending on your employer you might be able to get some help with tuition for your RN. 

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Thank you for responding LilyRN99,

I mentioned the LPN program because I have already went through a previous nursing program and dedicated 1 1/2 years just to fail out in Nursing 2 which is Maternity/PEDS. I now owe a debt of $16,000 for a program I never finished. I kick myself in the behind about it quite often because I had failed Fundamentals first in 2018 and decided to apply for the LPN program then. I got in to that LPN program and then the RN program called me back to retake Fundamentals, so basically I chose that path. Now fast forward to Fall 2019, I fail out of Maternity/PEDS and this just so happens to be the same semester I would have finished my LPN program. How ironic that was for me and I feel stupid about it all. I could have saved myself time and money if I had just stayed the LPN route. Now I am back at square one and I reapplied for the same LPN program again. I see it as a second chance at faith or something to get accepted again. I know it;s alot but my life has been stressful dealing with all of this headache. The only good thing that came from the mess that is my life is that I graduated with an AS in Health Science this past may...

I have and appointment with Chamberlain admissions tomorrow just to get an idea of the program and cost. If it is way over my budget then I will let it go. If it seems reasonable and within a good time frame then I will consider it. I have a 4 year old and am 9 months pregnant so I feel like I'm running out of time. I would love to have something my kids are proud of. I'm all over the place. Sorry

Thank you... 

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Specializes in Chamberlain Nursing student.

Although I don’t have to much insight yet I do know that while attending Chamberain you may not attend any other programs so you would not be able to do them together. It’s a lot of work as you already know do doing double that load just doesn’t seem practical. My suggestion is to set up an interview with chamberlain and have them revise your credits to see what will transfer. I transferred in with all my pre-reqs done which cut my cost by more than half, because chamberlain is extremely expensive compared to other schools.

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Specializes in School Nursing, Medical Surgical.

Hi there!

I went to this campus and I graduated December of 2019. Please let me know if you have nay questions, I can help you with whatever you need! I thought it was a great school.

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@marissa_dante I am thinking about applying to this school. I'm just scared of the tuition. Also, if you completed most prereqs, does it help with the tuition?

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Specializes in Chamberlain Nursing student.

I highly suggest completing ALL your pre reqs especially if you’re worried about finances because it’s extremely expensive as it’s a for profit school. I went in with everything except political science (because I didn’t see it, my own fault cost me $2100 which would have been $500 at community). It also takes time off the total 3 year program, I will finish in 2 years and 2 months (11/2022) I started in September. Right now everything is still online so it’s manageable. I take classes Tuesdays and thursdays so when we are back on campus I’ll only have to drive there two days. Feel free to email me with any other questions [email protected]

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Specializes in School Nursing, Medical Surgical.

@NurseLifeRN92 

Yes, if you have most of your prerequisites completed, your tuition will be lower being you don't have to take those classes. Make sure your science courses are a 'B" or better and completed within the last 10 years.

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Thank you so much I will definitely email you. 

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On 10/9/2020 at 2:24 AM, angemina said:

I have applied for January 2021 start and the reviews of this NJ campus are just so horrible... So I'd like to ask the current students how they're liking the school and the nursing courses... Thank you!

Hey, the campus isn’t horrible. I think the program is challenging as with any other fast-paced program. With good study habits & good time management you will be fine. Most students know like the college. I’m surprised you see slot of negative reviews.

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On 10/10/2020 at 10:35 PM, RS1 said:

Hello all,

I am new to allnurses as a user but use it often to get information on different nursing schools and such. Currently I am in the process of doing my information session with admissions on Monday for Chamberlain in North Brunswick. I however have gotten accepted to an LPN program with Essex County college which starts in January. I was curious to find out how much time I would have to complete my BSN if I decided to do Chamberlain instead of the LPN program...guess that's what the information session will explain to me. I also am concerned about cost as money has been a bit hard to come by these days. Call me crazy, I wondered if it were at all possible to do both the LPN program along side Chamberlain's BSN program. Of course this is just my mind going into overdrive but I know it isn't at all reasonable. I'd imagine fundamentals is similar for both programs learning about Florence Nightengale and the different types of nurses (advocate, caregiver, and such). Ethics, healthcare delivery, the nursing process etc. 

I to want to know wether days or evenings worked better and what that schedule looks like. I am coming in with an AS in Health Science degree and some previous experience in a nursing program. I could take all the advice given here.

Thank you.

Hi there,

It will be difficult to maintain doing two programs especially when you are doing clinical. The program is 3 years long if you are coming in without any prerequisites. The school is expensive but when you meet with an advisor they will go over your expenses in great detail. I am currently in the day program but I do believe they started an evening program as well as of lately. Fundamentals is a challenging course because there is so much to learn in the course and the content is pretty heave.  Courses right now vary. But the lectures are typically 3-4 hours on eve or twice a week. Online clinical are once a week and are 6 hours. But in typical situations clinical are one day a week and it can last anywhere between 8-12 hours each week depending on the course. Clinical is always scheduled on a day where you have no other classes so typically each student can have classes 3-4 days per week, which doesn’t include any other online classes that they may be taking. 

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Hello, 

I'm new here, I would like to attend chamberlain university which is 3 years to get a BSN degree instead of going to a community College 1 or 2 years waiting list and the program take 2.5 to complete. So please I'm stuck I don't know what to do chamberlain university is very expensive but I complete some my prerequisite.

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