GCU Fall 15 Hopefuls

joelle71 · Mar 26, 2015

Thanks -- I found your other thread on Monday when I got the news myself. I spent all day Monday crying and then picked myself up by Tuesday and started researching everything. I met with the CEP nursing advisor at Chandler-Gilbert today and I think I understand that whole process. Of course we MISSED the deadline for the Fall Group because of waiting on GCU. I'm so mad that I put all my eggs in the GCU basket. Leasson learned.

I was surprised that the price for the CEP is not SO far off of GCU. Roughly $13-23k depending on the program. I thought it would be TONS cheaper than GCU -- but it is about a year longer than the GCU fast track -- so have to take into consideration the money we could earn working as nurses during that year. I have to admit I feel like a jilted girlfriend though and sort of want to throw the baby out with the bathwater and just forget GCU - but it's still the fastest way to get what I want. I'm very worried about their lack of teachers/clinicals though -- not sure how to get the real scoop on that. Is everyone going to be watching the webinar in the morning?

Have they for SURE confirmed a fast track for fall? I heard that might also be cancelled?

segrace · Mar 27, 2015

Sounds like me on Monday.

I never got a webinar invite or a response. You will have to tell me what goes on.

Nothing is confirmed at this point obviously. It sucks so much. I can't believe what they put us through. I too want to get done with my degree ASAP, but I think we should just apply everywhere and take it how it comes.

LiatrisAspera · Mar 27, 2015

I read about your situation this afternoon on another allnurses.com blog and am truly sorry to hear about the setback many of you are talking about. Fortunately, though, there are other options for us nurses. I am currently a nursing student at Brookline College and would definitely recommend the program to anyone who is interested in a career in nursing and wants to attend a high-quality program. The program is academically challenging and pushes me to assess and analyze the big picture of a patient's overall health status, not simply the issue or symptom that seems most obvious. With one semester remaining, I am confident that by the time I get my BSN degree, I will be prepared to pass NCLEX and join the work force as a great entry-level RN! I wish you luck on everything!

Amber307 · Mar 27, 2015

I heard from a current GCU student who applied for Summer and is now applying for Fall because of the whole mess, and she said that a fast track was confirmed for fall. At least that is what her adviser told her.

LiatrisAspera · Mar 27, 2015

What is the Fast Track you've been speaking of? Is it simply a more intense program for students that have a bachelor's in a different field, which allows them to bypass general courses while carrying a higher credit load? Just curious.

Amber307 · Mar 27, 2015

It's a fast track for traditional pre nursing students :) It's just accelerated so you take classes over the summer

LiatrisAspera · Mar 27, 2015

Oh, I see. Thanks, Amber307.

segrace · Mar 27, 2015

Amber307, Did she hear that from her advisor that it was confirmed? So you really think it is?

Amber307 · Mar 27, 2015

Yeah she had a meeting with her adviser in person I believe and she said the fall fast track is confirmed, but Spring 16 and onward...I am not so sure. I guess we will find out during the webinar tomorrow morning. Will you all be applying for Fall 15?

segrace · Mar 30, 2015

I guess. I'm applying other places too. I guess this is the new thread for Fall haha

segrace · Mar 31, 2015

Those who are applying to the fall, have you filled out a new consent to attend or intent? I forgot what they were called. Trying to move this convo tho this new thread.