Grand Canyon RN-BSN

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Is there any updated information? I have been in heavy contact with them and am looking at taking their RN-BSN program. I work with a GCU grad and she has nothing but positive things to say, but I want more opinions. ?

Any pro's and cons? Thankfully the only class I'm missing is stats and that is offered in the actual BSN program. I'm a bit nervous as my algebra skills are way old. If anyone took this class, do you have any advice?

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There are some financial hurdles...also...

Given what scares me, is that I am perfectionist... and want to do well.

Sounds to me you are talking yourself out of it....again.

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I am sorry, I initially thought they were 5 weeks. But then was told by the counselor they were 8 weeks?

Oh my, another confusion. Given the wrong info.

I don't know why, but they played me, I actually questioned that specifically!!! Was told 8 weeks which would work out so great with the Christmas break!!This not my new "super team" but my old team....

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No, I am not Toki.. I just want to know, given I am going to invest money which is an issue for me, will be well spent.. when I was given so many wrong answers, everything was delayed, seriously, do you blame me...

I have also applied to other schools that take care of everything.... no issues. But all not as friendly or supportive. That is why I have been on HOLD. I have support here, I have seasoned nurses who are stable, smart and engaged in their education.

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I hope everyone on this site sees that as a compliment... you are strong ppl, strong nurses...

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Pleased with my counselors now, I trust them. I do know there are others that are not trustworthy.

Will move forward.. as I can. I am hoping some scholarships come up!

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I must have gotten the bad straw,counselor with issues.. etc... I do understand problems.. just would have hoped I did not have to fight for another team?? I am happy and settled now. But I went thru weeks of issues. Not talking my self out of things.. jus also want the tuition reimbursement to help.

So very happy my credits were finally approved! Seriously this is big!

I know my verbage has been ongoing, ad nauseam. I am sorry. I know " No one else had issues"

That is not what I experienced. I am not saying this is a bad school..but there are some employees who are not as competent as others. I know life happens, sometimes ppl are going thru huge distress...as a nurse I obviously understand.

I know of many who moved on... I am sticking to GCU. I do feel, bottom line --they are good ppl.. I do think they should allow a person time off for severe personal issues.. rather than let that person flounder. That is my only concern. But I do know, employers are like that.

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Specializes in Certified Med/Surg tele, and other stuff.
I am sorry, I initially thought they were 5 weeks. But then was told by the counselor they were 8 weeks?

Oh my, another confusion. Given the wrong info.

I don't know why, but they played me, I actually questioned that specifically!!! Was told 8 weeks which would work out so great with the Christmas break!!This not my new "super team" but my old team....

The MSN is eight weeks.

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Specializes in Certified Med/Surg tele, and other stuff.
No, I am not Toki.. I just want to know, given I am going to invest money which is an issue for me, will be well spent.. when I was given so many wrong answers, everything was delayed, seriously, do you blame me...

I have also applied to other schools that take care of everything.... no issues. But all not as friendly or supportive. That is why I have been on HOLD. I have support here, I have seasoned nurses who are stable, smart and engaged in their education.

I can't speak for everyone, but I don't think any of us take the cost of education lightly. The student loans I have will be added to my kid's that I owe. However, people spend more on a car and don't bat an eye and cars depreciate. Education doesn't.

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I can't speak for everyone, but I don't think any of us take the cost of education lightly. The student loans I have will be added to my kid's that I owe. However, people spend more on a car and don't bat an eye and cars depreciate. Education doesn't.

Education opens doors, can never be taken away from you.. it has been the priority in my household. Now that my girls are self-sufficient. I guess, bottom line.. do I deserve to do this for myself? I always worried about my ex's MBA cost, two girl's costs....

I know what you are going to say. Yes, I get it. NO excuses... I have a roof, I have food.. move on!!! :) It is my time!!!

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I deserve this.

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My employer is persnicky.. it would be better financially if I started in Feb 2015.

I am thinking the options thru... almost just want to go ahead...

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Specializes in Certified Med/Surg tele, and other stuff.
Education opens doors, can never be taken away from you.. it has been the priority in my household. Now that my girls are self-sufficient. I guess, bottom line.. do I deserve to do this for myself? I always worried about my ex's MBA cost, two girl's costs....

I know what you are going to say. Yes, I get it. NO excuses... I have a roof, I have food.. move on!!! :) It is my time!!!

Seven kid's, primary breadwinner, job that doesn't require a BSN. Student loans, husband with health issues who cannot work and aging mother....

Your excuse is??

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