I am a chiropractor who will be entering the nursing program, at Wayland Baptist University, in 2 weeks. I do have some concerns about this program, which in the hopes that someone out there will give me some feedback.
Lets start with the positive aspects:
1) I dont mind the clinical travelling
2) I dont mind the cost of tuition ($45T)
3) Get away from the California craziness, in the aspect of the nursing schools.
Now for the concerns:
1) What is the success rate of this program? I dont want to give all my money and in the end I will get screwed. Their refund policily is not as accomodating.
2) I understand that this school holds Christian type values. Will they help you or be accomodating when it comes to assistance in classes that students may have trouble in or are you just a number (or money) to them?
3) I would like to hear from students who have been through this program - any other thoughts you may have. Please be honest. Should I go to this school or not.
I did have some problems with my transcripts being transferred over.
I have 93 credits from community colleges and finally the University of Alaska. Out of 93 credits, 24 were transferred. Now my academic advisor told me to reorder my transcripts and bring them still sealed to her. We'd then sit down and go through each class and transfer it over manually into the WBU system.
It's a pain in the ass but the only nursing program that will work with my work schedule at Fort Sam Houston.
Hi everyone, I am interested in the program too. I was wondering if the prgram is intense or someone can work fulltime.Also can anyone tell me how much the program cost?
I begin the program with orientation on the 14th of Feb. I believe this program is designed for someone working fulltime.
I'm currently Active Duty Army stationed in San Antonio. For this quarter (Feb-May) the tuition was 2900~$. The extra stuff like books, remote proctor, scrubs etc is unknown right now. I'll give you a breakdown when I have it finally.
ther program is very doable. I worked full time and did some part time consulting on the side the first couple semesters and Still got it done. It is hard at the beginning if you have a lot of prerequisites to do. I had 24. Most people have a lot to do, because they require religion, and extra english, and more government and history than most bachelors programs required. I cleped out of a lot of them. So look at that option. As far as the clinicals. The first semster clinicals are a joke because you are at a nursing home, and you are feeding people and wiping butts. After that I have been in the ICU and med/surg ,ED rotations. I got a lot of experience and knowledge in those. It depends on what you put in it.
Thanks for the replies..It was funny about wiping butts...nursing home drama:rolleyes:. I will really appreciate if you can email me the breakdown of the tuition for the 7 terms. 2900 for the first term sounds very affordable, as I am not ready to get huge student loans and regret later when I start making huge payments. I have done most of the prereqs they require unless they decline to transfer my credits.(Am crossing my fingers on that).
I have applied for the winter term at WBU. Any input from current or past students would be greatly appreciated. I have 21 credit prereq classes to take. I am trying to knock most out now.
I am nervous to start the program. I have a 3 year old :dncgbby: and a practice to run.
Please let me know if anyone else has had similar commitments and can put my mind at ease!~
I am not leaving my DC degree , I am enhancing my practice by broadening my scope. I own an anti-aging clinic (MD works for me) and would like to be a holistic practitioner w/o having to worry about getting reported. I also like the idea if I get hurt or something happens and I can't practice, I could find employment that would keep up with my current lifestyle. I love chiropractic and always will.
The program is not that bad, but I have not been in other nursing programs. Chiro college got repeatative after a year or so...same thing. I started in Feb 11. 3rd term now. I like the program. I really like San Antionio
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I did have some problems with my transcripts being transferred over.
I have 93 credits from community colleges and finally the University of Alaska. Out of 93 credits, 24 were transferred. Now my academic advisor told me to reorder my transcripts and bring them still sealed to her. We'd then sit down and go through each class and transfer it over manually into the WBU system.
It's a pain in the ass but the only nursing program that will work with my work schedule at Fort Sam Houston.