Everest Feb 08 class??

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Is anyone in the Feb class 08 class. Anyone thinking about going the private college route instead of waiting around for community college? If you did the private route do you regret it or recommend it? TIA

FYI. I believe they are still interviewing for spots for the class that starts Feb 25th. You must have A&P and take the compass and HESI.

Wow - really? I think I will give them a call. Can I ask you what it is that impressed you about Everest? And what was your deciding factor on picking this school? I have looked into sooo many at this point I feel confused. I'm getting really tired of being on waiting lists but the private school option makes me a little nervous.....:bugeyes:

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Wow - really? I think I will give them a call. Can I ask you what it is that impressed you about Everest? And what was your deciding factor on picking this school? I have looked into sooo many at this point I feel confused. I'm getting really tired of being on waiting lists but the private school option makes me a little nervous.....:bugeyes:

Most private colleges are nationally accredited. Their credits only transfer to other nationally accredited schools. Everest is regionally accredited. Therefore when you go for your BSN you have more options. They also allow you to transfer more credits than other private schools I have talked with. I think PMI only allows 18 credits. If you are like me and have been working on prereq's for CCs, you don't want to throw those away and take the classs over.

In making my decision to go private, I weighed my options. I could wait around for the community college, or I could take the plunge and have my degree by the time the others are just starting school. I met with the financial aid rep today (I was dreading it) and they have several options that were less than frightening.

Also, I am just at a place in my life now when I can make it happen. Who knows if I will still be in that place by the time my number is called at the community college.

Hope this helps!

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Most private colleges are nationally accredited. Their credits only transfer to other nationally accredited schools. Everest is regionally accredited. Therefore when you go for your BSN you have more options. They also allow you to transfer more credits than other private schools I have talked with. I think PMI only allows 18 credits. If you are like me and have been working on prereq's for CCs, you don't want to throw those away and take the classs over.

In making my decision to go private, I weighed my options. I could wait around for the community college, or I could take the plunge and have my degree by the time the others are just starting school. I met with the financial aid rep today (I was dreading it) and they have several options that were less than frightening.

Also, I am just at a place in my life now when I can make it happen. Who knows if I will still be in that place by the time my number is called at the community college.

Hope this helps!

Yes, that does help, thank you!

Mainly my worries with the private schools are exactly what you touched on. I definitely don't want to throw away any of my hard earned prereq's nor do I want to find myself stuck in the future when pursuing a BSN or higher. I know that both Apollo and EBSN were limited to U of P in that regard. But I wasn't aware of the difference between regional/national accreditation. I will definitely call them tomorrow. Thank you so much for all of the info! Good luck to you and congrats on starting !!! How exciting!!

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It is also very comforting to know that the Director of Nursing sits on the Board of nursing with the state. She is very knowledgeable and seems to be very passionate and confident on the schools' program. She wants to succeed and cares alot about this program. I have met with her personally and she really impressed me. I got to go into the clinic and classrooms.....no comparison to Apollo or EBSN. If I actually get into this program based on testing, I will go for it. It still may be a ways off though! Hands down this is the best ADN program I have researched....even though it hasn't even started. I would be very surprised if the first graduating class was less than successful!!!

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Yes, that does help, thank you!

Mainly my worries with the private schools are exactly what you touched on. I definitely don't want to throw away any of my hard earned prereq's nor do I want to find myself stuck in the future when pursuing a BSN or higher. I know that both Apollo and EBSN were limited to U of P in that regard. But I wasn't aware of the difference between regional/national accreditation. I will definitely call them tomorrow. Thank you so much for all of the info! Good luck to you and congrats on starting !!! How exciting!!

Do you mind letting us know how much the tuition is and what are their prereques?

Thanks,

Constantly changing my mind while waiting.:cry:

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Do you mind letting us know how much the tuition is and what are their prereques?

Thanks,

Constantly changing my mind while waiting.:cry:

The only prereq for this semester is A&P 1. You have to pass the HESI with an 80% and also the compass if you do not have a degree. Cost is about $366 per credit hour. Total credit hours will vary depending on how many classes you transfer in.

I was also very impressed with the director, the facility and the faculty. During my interview they were extremely thorough, making sure that I was the right fit for their program, and that I had thought out completely the decision to become a nurse. Also, they are the only private ADN program to have an agreement with Banner for clinicals. That says something as well.

I am excited to be starting, hope to see some of you at orientation!!

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The only prereq for this semester is A&P 1. You have to pass the HESI with an 80% and also the compass if you do not have a degree. Cost is about $366 per credit hour. Total credit hours will vary depending on how many classes you transfer in.

I was also very impressed with the director, the facility and the faculty. During my interview they were extremely thorough, making sure that I was the right fit for their program, and that I had thought out completely the decision to become a nurse. Also, they are the only private ADN program to have an agreement with Banner for clinicals. That says something as well.

I am excited to be starting, hope to see some of you at orientation!!

I spoke with an admissions rep about an hour ago. So all of my questions were answered. I did not ask about the Hesi. Why the Hesi? How different is it from the Net? Also, do you know how many classes they are taking in each year? The Ad rep did tell me that the July class will start from scratch with no prereque classes needed. I like the Banner clinicals aspect. Also, did you at any time consider Chamberlain?

Thanks.

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I spoke with an admissions rep about an hour ago. So all of my questions were answered. I did not ask about the Hesi. Why the Hesi? How different is it from the Net? Also, do you know how many classes they are taking in each year? The Ad rep did tell me that the July class will start from scratch with no prereque classes needed. I like the Banner clinicals aspect. Also, did you at any time consider Chamberlain?

Thanks.

I have not taken the NET. I have heard some people say it is harder and some say it is easier than the HESI. There is a time limit on the HESI, but it is 4 hours for the entire test. I finished fairly quickly. Can't imagine using all 4 hours. I didn't have a problem with it. There is a study guide available. If you look over that, you will be set. Most schools charge for the HESI. Everest does not.

I am not sure how many classes they will be taking each year. I just know of the one that starts Feb 25 and the one in July. I looked in to Grand Canyon, the CCs, and PMI.

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Everest will have two classes starting every year, probably January and July. The reason for the HESI test over the NET test is because there is more research done on the HESI test to back up the admission requirements for an ADN program. The director of the nursing program at Everest used the HESI test at the other program she started up and they had a 100% pass rate for their first graduating class! The pass rate at that school is still currently in the 90% range. The director at Everest is fantastic and very honest. She will answer all your questions and be honest even if it something you may not want to hear. I hope this helps!

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Is this an LPN or RN program? I talked to them briefly but didn't ask enough questions because I thought I had already chosen another school. Now I'm not so sure. I *think* the woman told me it was a 3 year RN program - is that correct?

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It is a 24 month RN program. You should check it out in person. The school is very nice and the skills lab is beautiful. I think it will be an excellent program!

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I think I'll do that! Thanks!

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