Chamberlain Nursing School... Is it worth it?

Nursing Students Chamberlain College Nursing Q/A

I am beginning my nursing journey. Gathering all the info I need. Getting my classes together. Going to take my pre reqs at a community college.. Going to meet with an advisor tomorrow. My question is this: Is Chamberlain worth it for $90,000+? I'm 21 with a 5 year old son. I wrote down many questions to ask myself and one being where I want to be 5 years from now. And that is a Registered Nurse working with children at a hospital. I've been all year weighing my options about pursuing my nursing degree once all my pre reqs are completed and City Colleges of Chicago I will be waiting until Fall.

I am in no real rush to get in school but I was hoping to get in Malcolm X by the Spring or the Fall and the fact that it isn't a guarantee whatsoever kinda bothers me. I don't want to waste 2 years of my life waiting to get into nursing school whereas at Chamberlain, I could be right after I finish my pre reqs and in 2 years I will be one step closer to getting my BSN. Is Chamberlain worth it? It is CCNE accredited. I've been doing my research on this school and know a couple of people who is either attending it or have graduated from there.

Should I go for it?

I am looking at it form a different perspective than some. I'm not so worried about my loans and funding for school while I am there because I think that's negative and can be very stressful. I will worry about it when I graduate and become the Nurse I've only dreamed of.

Are there any current or alumni students of Chamberlain School of Nursing that can shed some light on me and give me more info and just help me in this journey? All is appreciated. Thanks!

Since your going to be doing core classes at a community college it wont cost that much because your knocking a year off your tuition. Thats what I'm doing. I plan on going to the school in Atlanta. They have scholarships coming into the school if your GPA is high enough. They also accept Pell grant and they offer another grant if you receive Pell. I've alao throughly thought out this option. I feel its the best one for me. I have a son also. You can PM me if you want.

$90K in loans for a BSN (I presume...?) is outrageous. I had the same perspective you did..

"I'm not so worried about my loans and funding for school while I am there because I think thats negative and can be very stressful. I will worry about it when I graduate and become the Nurse I've only dreamed of."

Well, that's what I thought too. Now I'm an RN with a BSN who doesn't get paid very well and who is still looking at loads of debt to repay. I'm not sure how I will ever be able to repay it at this rate. Nurses are severely underpaid in my opinion. On top of that, the "dream" job is nothing like I'd thought it would be. I love the patients, don't get me wrong. The problem is you are always running from one room to the next. No breaks, no lunches. Management breathing down your neck about all the things you DIDN"T do... when all you've done is BUST YOUR ASS all day long. It's a thankless job most days. What makes it worth it is having the privilege to really make a difference in people's lives when they are most vulnerable and in need of your help. However, at the end of the day, I'm still too exhausted to really do anything but veg out in front of the TV. I'm worried about how I"m going to make ends meet on a meager salary. My first raise was 60 cents per hour. I feel a bit stuck now.... and a bit resentful that this is the reality you encounter when you become a nurse: you are overworked, underpaid and underappreciated. There are definitely opportunities down the line if you can stick it out the first few years. But if you're a single earner/ head of household like me, it's really tough. If I were you, I'b be shopping around for a much less expensive route than $90K. That sounds paralyzing to me. Good luck!

Hi, I'm also doing my research of different schools to go to. I've read a lot of cons for both Chamberlain and schools. Did you attend either?

Did you receive loan forgiveness

Specializes in Critical Care, Transplant..

IMO that's nuts I went to a private university (JU) which is not cheap but because it's a non-profit I was eligible for grants & scholarships so I almost had a full ride. Otherwise I think spending that amount of money on a BSN is a bit crazy.

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Hi, if you are taking your prereqs at a CC then transferring to Chamberlain, it WILL cut your tuition price down significantly. I'm entering Chamberlain with all my prereqs and it's only costing me $27,000. Hope this helps!

Hello!

I have heard MANY arguments against going into this much debt over school. HAS ANYONE OUT THERE DONE THIS? WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR EXPERIENCE SO FAR PLEASE IN REGARDS TO JOBS OUT OF SCHOOL AND LOAN RE-PAYMENT? Thank you!!!!

Just trying to find as many opinions and personal experiences as possible... was this much debt worth it? Did you find a job that paid well after school in order for you to re-pay the loans?

Thanks for the info. I was actually referencing the school in Las Vegas and I do not have that many pre-reqs so it would be expensive. Thank you!

I work for a large Hospital Corporation here in Jacksonville, Fl. I have looked into Chamberlain extensively but was concerned, as most, with being able to get a job. I was happy to find out after speaking with the nurse recruiters and different ADON's that Chamberlain is wehre our corporation gets a lot of their nurses from. They have breaks in tuition for their employees and try their best to work with them through the program to continue with employment. This information, along with the stellar reviews I heard from coworkers that went to Chamberlain, I decided to move forward with the Jacksonville Campus! Best of luck to you all :)

I'm a mom with 3 kids. I almost started Chamberlain in Sept 2013, but when I went in to register for classes, they said I'd have to wait until January, my first red flag, plus I'd have to take microbiology and chemistry during my first 8 week session (I have a bachelors in biology with a minor in chemistry), which was my second red flag. All this school wants is money. Then I found out the community college in my town was starting a Spring cohort in Jan 2013 for the first time, so I applied and got in (finished Dec 2015). So instead of owing $90K, I owe $20K, and the bridge program for a BSN online is only going to add about $11-12K.

Good luck, I hope you make the best decision for you and your little guy!

I came across your comment and wanted to know how long did it take you to finish your prereqs at a CC? I'm interested in going that route but really want to get a picture of how long or short that may take. I would love to hear back when possible! Congrats on Chamberlain ?

Specializes in CMSRN.

Do you know how many years before the possibility of loan forgiveness?

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