I figured someone else would have started a thread by now, but since they haven't I figured I would since the deadline is approaching in less than 2 weeks! I just wanted to know how everyone's application experience is going so far? Hopefully we can answer each others questions and this thread can serve as a place to share experiences especially while waiting for decisions.
I have my background check completed, my fingerprinting is in process, and I'm taking the HESI this week. I am super nervous!
I can't wait to hear from any of you who are applying! Don't be shy :) and good luck everyone!
Hey ladies, I applied for the AT still campus with a 3.8 and a overall 90 on the Hesi. I am completely done with GCU. I agree with so many of you that they should have informed us the second they had any question about canceling the program. I looked into Chamberlain and Brookline. And I start May 4th with them. I graduate next August 2016. You ladies should look into it if its not to late. As for GCU...I am demanding a refund for my background check and Hesi exam. Its not fair that they just roll over my stuff. I honestly don't want it to. Why bother waiting another 6 months to get in there when they might just do something crazy like they did to us for the summer applicants. From the whole application process..my adviser was good for nothing. They didn't inform me on anything and I am just over it.
I'm listening to the webinar! I'm so nervous and anxious to hear what they have to say!
GCUgurl23, I am so sorry for all the trouble they put you through. I'm glad you found another program to start! Is there still time to apply with them? What are they all about? And are they nationally accredited?
You had great stats, I am sure you would have gotten into AT Still!
I would call them! They should still have openings...
They are fully accredited. And I work at one of Banners hospitals and they told me they have before and will hire students from both colleges so not to worry about jobs.
I think you should definitely get your money back! I will most likely roll my app over just because I put so much effort into it, and I guess it is just an egg in another basket. But I am looking into other options too.
I was reading though some of the posts and saw there were questions about Brookline College. Since I am a student there, I'll attempt answer them. Brookline is nationally accredited. Regarding expense, it depends on how you look at it. The program is accelerated and there are three semesters a year; this means you finish the program relatively fast (about 2 1/2 years if you do not already have a bachelor's degree and 1 1/3 year if you do have one). So even though the tuition may initially seem higher than other programs, you will finish earlier and have a Bachelor's degree in nursing (rather than an Associate's). That means you will be having those nice paychecks coming in while other people are still in school. Also, the tuition includes books/e-books & lab supplies.
Jpaus202 2.5 years even if you have a bunch of prereqs already completed? Like all the classes necessary for GCU and CEP? And doesn't a school have to be regionally accredited for it to be worth going to? I get confused with the types of accreditation. I just remember something about regionally being better
This document from AZ Board of Nursing lists each college and their accreditation. Brookline is nationally accredited but does not show it as regionally accredited. If in doubt over what this means I would ask an advisor at one of the CCs or NAU/ASU. From what I recall it doesn't effect your ability to sit for the NCLEX and become licensed but the BSN from a school not regionally accredited may not be accepted by one that is if you further your nursing education, ie a master's. Again, would be good to look into before considering Brookline.
The difference between how regional and national accreditation impacts us is fairly simple: most programs here in AZ are regionally accredited, which means if for some reason the program ends or you need to transfer you can do so easily to another regionally accredited program. However, if its nationally accredited and the program you're trying to transfer to isn't, you're sunk. At the Gateway meeting she told us that was one of THE most important things to look at when considering programs because all of the non-private programs in AZ are regionally accredited.
Edit: the way I understand is that since Brookline is regionally accredited by 'AccreditingCouncil forIndependentColleges andSchools' you would only be able to transfer to another school regionally accredited by that organization. Chamberlin is accredited by 'North CentralAssociation ofColleges &Schools, TheHigher LearningCommission' and so are all of the Maricopa, ASU, NAU, UofA, and GCU programs, so while their National accreditation might vary you should be fine. I think.
I don't think that should have any impact on what school you choose to go to after, it just matters if you end up needing to switch programs to finish your AAS/BSN.
Also, the tuition includes books/e-books & lab supplies.
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Is everyone going to the webinar of LIES tomorrow at 8am?