Congrats, Chamberlain RN-BSN Grads! :-)

Rasengan · Jul 21, 2010

lunah u seem to knwo what ur talking about since u just graduated from chamberlain. Congratulations. If i go with chamberlain, as long as its accredited, with good grades and some critical care experience, in ur opinion..i should be good for crna school right? im obsessed do you know anyone that has done it?

Editorial Team / Moderator · Jul 21, 2010

I've already told you that I know nothing about CRNA schools. However, like most schools, I'm sure the requirements vary between schools. Focus on the RN first, then getting into critical care. Without those two things, CRNA school isn't happening.

Rasengan · Jul 21, 2010

thanks lunah, will definitely do!! sorry for the trouble!

nucjoe76 · Jul 29, 2010

Lunah,

I got a question. I have my ADN and want to go to Chamberlain. I have prior BS degree credits. I will have to take 10 classes including Econ and Sociology. I am very skeptical about attending Chamberlain RN-BSN online program due to the fact it is only 10-12 months. It's perfect for me but I've read about accreditations and so forth. If I go to work in another state, that state doesn't care if I have a BSN from an online program right? What do they look at? My license from where I applied from or my BSN education from Chamberlain? Does your transcript say online education officially or just grades and dates attended???? Chamberlain online will save me alot of time and suffering from going to classes because of family. The last question is, are the classes really HARD? I'm a very determined and academically inclined type of student so studying isn't a problem. I've heard that the nursing classes have NO exams, is that right? If not, then if you put the work in discussions and writing good papers, will you get a PASSING grade, like an B or above??? Ah by the way, great choice on your decision in joining the Army Nurse Corps. Will you be going to OCS?? I was a Navy Corpsman prior to going to nursing school and possibly thinking about going to OCS afterwards but getting age limitations restrict me from going. Good luck with the Army Nurse Corps. Thank you for your time and devotion to this forum.

Editorial Team / Moderator · Jul 29, 2010

State boards of nursing will always look at where you received your ADN -- the source of your RN. I haven't received my actual diploma yet, but Chamberlain is fully accredited (CCNE and NLNAC for national accreditation, as well as regional accreditation), and because it has a brick-and-mortar/physical school as well as an online program, I don't believe my diploma or transcripts will look any different than if I had attended the campus. I can't swear to it yet, but I'll let you know when I get my diploma! Should be in a few weeks. :) Have my fingers crossed regarding the Army -- it's become very competitive to get in as they are cutting budgets and nursing slots, but I'm hopeful!! Should know something in October.

Editorial Team / Moderator · Jul 29, 2010

Oh, and the classes took work, but I enjoyed them -- I didn't think any of it was really too difficult, just lots of reading, research, and writing.

nucjoe76 · Jul 29, 2010

Lunah,

Thanks for the prompt reply. Your dedication, insight, and time in this forum is extremely appreciated. You will definitely get in the Army Nurse Corps with that devotion! Keep in touch and Good Luck with your future endeavors!

nucjoe76 · Jul 30, 2010

Congratulations Lunah on a job well done!!! You've earned it. Go out and celebrate your accomplishments and get rejuvenated for the Army Nurse Corps. You have chosen the right path to take. We're all proud of you!

carolinadina · Sep 3, 2010

Hi Lunah,

I am seriously considering the Chamberlain program and I have been trying to find out what their graduation rate is. The only information I could get from the

school was that in 2005-2006 it was 60%. Do you know anything about that?

I was glad to see that you completed the program..congrats!

Editorial Team / Moderator · Sep 3, 2010

Sorry, no idea! Mine was 100%. Ha ha!

Robbind · Sep 11, 2010

CRNA is a POST masters program. Call any of the programs you are condsidering for CRNA and ask if they accept certain programs.

Robbind · Sep 11, 2010

Hi Lunah,
I am seriously considering the Chamberlain program and I have been trying to find out what their graduation rate is. The only information I could get from the
school was that in 2005-2006 it was 60%. Do you know anything about that?
I was glad to see that you completed the program..congrats!

A graduation rate is not a stat that I would look closely at unless you know all the variances. You may go to a school with a 90 percent grad rate but not finish due to your own life circumstances.

Make a commitment and go for it