Did anyone do the LPN to BSN at university of phoenix?

Psata · Jul 5, 2014

I'm sorry things did not work out well for you at UOP, but what did you expect? There are literally thousands of posts throughout the internet about the University of Phoenix and the other for Profit Schools with similar warnings such as yours, but very few listen. The sad part, with a low graduation rate from these for-profit schools, there are ten of thousands of former students that are saddled with very high student loan debt, with very little hope of payoff these debts.

Be wary of individuals that come onto forums like these and try to talk up these schools. They are not students, but professional recruiters from these institutions. Schools such as UOP are really Diploma mills and most companies will not hire their graduates. There is little quality control in place at these schools and they have no way of ascertaining if the person taking their online courses or exams is the actual student themselves. I have had UOP students ask me to write papers for them for a fee.

Community Colleges are abundant and fairly inexpensive and it befuddles the mind why individuals continue to flock to these for-profit schools at 10-times the cost. Despite your warnings, most will ignore them and still enroll, thinking they can short circuit the process and get something for nothing. Look at the amount of money these schools spend on advertising and who their target audience are. These institutions are really predatory schools giving prospective students the impression that they can get into any career they choose just by signing up. Yes, they might have a dismal 15% graduation rate, but how many of those 15% actually gain meaniful employment using their UOP degree? Simply put, these For-Profit schools take just about anyone and most do not have the basic skills to succeed at the College level, without some amount of remedial work. That is where Community Colleges (CC) fits into the overall schemes of things and even CCs have problems with graduation and retention rates. I hope your comments are viewed by many prospective for-profit students and they heed your warning.

I was a student at the university of Phoenix here in Arizona. First, I will say be careful in what you get yourself into. It sounds all good when they are enrolling you until you hit a few bumps and they will drop you like a hot potato after you have invested thousands of dollars in federal student loans. They have no student body to serve your interest. They have change their ATI testing system many times. When they make theses changes, they will still hold mistakes you made in the old system against you. I have seen many LPNs with many years of experience dropped out of the program when they are almost at the end of the program. My advice is that get your RN somewhere else and you can go there and do your BSN online. Their ATI testing system will determine if you finish the program. They require you to score 74% or better to move on to the next class; sounds easy until you have a bad testing day with the ATI or your child is sick and your score is low in the class you end up with a 73.5%. Most of the instructors are BSN RNs who are burnt out on the clinical floor on their jobs and they go on this power trip on the students. They are for profit, they do not serve your interest. They want your federal student loans. Do your home work before you make a decision. They have a 15% graduation rate, look it up. They attract you because of the adult learning environment and the one night a week class. Most of your time is spent on writing papers instead of them teaching you about the ATI testing and NCLEX materials. They do not teach about the ATI at all, you do it at your own time, they don't even go over it in class. Do your home work.

meggie roo, BSN, RN · Apr 16, 2015

I am in the LPN to BSN program now at UofP in Denver and it has been a good experience. My instructors are fantastic with well-rounded work experience and impressive educational backgrounds. I've had one instructor that was less than desirable, but that can be said about any nursing program. The cost of the program is consistent with similar programs in my area. As any degree program, there are challenging tests that you have to study for or you won't pass. It should go without saying, there are also intense weeks with clinicals, class, and homework due. If you don't study or do the work you won't succeed. This means $$ wasted. I don't find this concept unique to for-profit institutions Psata. Additionally, to say that UofP is 10x the cost of other institutions of higher learning is a fallacy. In the Denver/Metro area, getting a BSN is costly and involves long waiting lists.

The director of the program is very approachable and will work with students to a reasonable extent. On the nights I have class she is usually roaming the halls and talking to students.

Also Psata, I have met many individuals who graduated from this program and they have not had any issues getting nursing jobs.

This school removed all the barriers I had to starting my BSN and has provided me with an exceptional education that is designed to build knowledge on my LPN work experience. In fact, a handful of my instructors also work at other universities in the area, so I know my education is comparable. Because class is only 1 night/week, there is a good amount of studying that is independent.

I was very apprehensive when I started this program because of posts like yours Psata. However, what you describe is not what I have experience first hand at UofP.

They have incorporated ATI testing into the curriculum and are partnered with some external organizations that provide additional NCLEX assistance. The ATI testing is challenging and designed to prepare you for the NCLEX. So if your not passing the tests, then it is likely you won't pass the NCLEX (to address Realeve's comments above). I've found that studying, hard work, and dedication are essential to succeed in any degree program, especially nursing. If one is willing to do that then UofP wouldn't be an absurd choice for a BSN. I cannot speak for other degree programs within the school.

ruck1046 · Apr 17, 2015

The lvn-bsn at UofPhoenix in Tempe requires a passing teas, and LPN license. Some classes transfer but they are much stricter with expiration dates! The public cc school I went to in MN. DCTC incorporated ATI testing to pass. 100% of my graduating class passed the pnclex on the first try. Schools need high first time pass rates to keep their accreditation.

ruck1046 · Apr 19, 2015

were you allowed to do any of your pre-reqs online? I am applying to the UofP lpn to bsn in Tempe, AZ and they told me I have to do them on campus. All of them are available online! I live in CA and would rather not move to do a once a week class when I can do it online until I am in the nursing cohort.

ruck1046 · Apr 19, 2015

were you allowed to do any of your pre-reqs online? I am applying to the UofP lpn to bsn in Tempe, AZ and they told me I have to do them on campus. All of them are available online! I live in CA and would rather not move to do a once a week class when I can do it online until I am in the nursing cohort.

ruck1046 · Apr 19, 2015

were you allowed to do any of your pre-reqs online? I am applying to the UofP lpn to bsn in Tempe, AZ and they told me I have to do them on campus. All of them are available online! I live in CA and would rather not move to do a once a week class when I can do it online until I am in the nursing cohort.

meggie roo, BSN, RN · Jun 23, 2015

All my courses taken through UofP had to be done on campus. However, you can do your non-nursing classes at another school and can be online (I think but check with your advisor just to be sure)

ruck1046 · Jul 1, 2015

I'm in the program now, at the Tempe, AZ campus and LOVE IT!!

lmjsierra · Aug 6, 2015

Hi, I am looking for a updated 2015 university of phoenix LPN-BSN cost? and about how long is the program?

kimmiestarr86 · Aug 13, 2015

Meggie roo could you email me more information? I am looking into the program to continue my education. Thank you [email protected]

babesjen24 · Aug 28, 2015

Hi, there! I'm planning on getting started my application on this campus, can you please tell me how much it cost for the whole course? how long? Thank you.

babesjen24 · Sep 1, 2015

I would like to know more about the lpn to bsn program at tempe. How much would it cost and how long? Can you please email me at [email protected]