Grand Canyon University ABSN

Classof22 · Jul 14, 2021

If paying $1,000 to take a class bothers you, perhaps you need to think hard before spending $60k on a degree? The ABSN program is new at this school, they have or were in the top 5% of traditional BSN programs.

This is a private Christian college, if that is an issue go somewhere else, but every program has there own prerequisites. The program is hard, it is demanding, it is extremely time consuming.

Whether a program like this is worth it is up to you?

Beesnflowers, EMT-B · Jul 15, 2021

On 7/13/2021 at 3:45 PM, beepbeepboop said:

Hello,

I'm from socal and I'm conditionally admitted into the Tucson Spring 2022 program. I'm debating whether or not I should pay 1k to take the pre-req religion course because I'm hesitant about attending the program. It's only regionally accredited and it's suspicious that there's no competition to get into the program. For those that are currently in the program, would you say you're set up for success?

Congrats on the conditional admission. This is a newer and not well advertised program through GCU, which is why it seems a little /too/ easy to get in. They are a well-regarded private Christian university and have a traditional BSN program with high first time NCLEX pass rates. Their clinicals for Boswell and main campus are mainly through Banner, which is also a highly regarded and vast healthcare system. Regional accreditation is much better than national accreditation, which sounds backwards but feel free to look up that fact ?

I just started at Boswell this past May. The program is not without kinks because it is new, but the materials provided are nice, the director is personable and cares about you and your success, and the instructors I’ve worked with are high quality, especially the in-person ones.

My complaints would be the staff-staff communication and consistency and the last-minute schedules/ time sensitive requests. It is a pretty tough program and people do fail and/or drop out, but I feel like that is to be expected in an ABSN program, especially where your didactic is online. Also, be ready to spend A LOT of time doing discussion boards.

Would I go through with this program if I knew it would be the way it is? Probably. I’ve heard through the grape vines that ASU’s ABSN and U of A’s MEPN programs are easier, but I would be going elsewhere for the hope that it is easier, not a better quality or reputation. I ultimately chose this program because I’ll be done with this program before I would’ve been done with either of those, which was most important to me.

ANY1 · Jul 15, 2021

What accreditation’s does this program have?

FutureJ97 · Jul 15, 2021

It’s regionally accredited, which is the better than nationally accredited. GCU is a reputable school and has one of the best nursing programs in AZ. This ABSN program is new, but their regular BSN is great.

Potato13, BSN · Aug 15, 2021

Hi everyone,

I'm starting the ABSN program next month in Phoenix. If anyone here has already completed level 1, I'd love to ask you a couple of questions (is there a DM function on here??). I attended the information session and have a couple of concerns, and would like to hear a student perspective!! Thanks!

Classof22 · Aug 15, 2021

What would you like to know?

Potato13, BSN · Aug 15, 2021

I've read on here that one of the main complaints of the Phoenix program is last minute scheduling. We were told that we should not ever plan to leave the area during the semester--even to visit family out of town for a day or two-- "just in case" we are called in for something (unless I really misunderstood what they were saying). I understand that most of our "free"/ non-clinical time will have to be dedicated to studying and assignments in order to succeed in the program, but I also know having to be on call is not typical of ABSN programs and seems very controlling and disorganized to me. How has your experience been with this?

Classof22 · Aug 15, 2021

There's no "on call" but schedules can change. Your time is your time, most weekends aren't an issue but the school does require attendance when you are scheduled. You could probably take a weekend or three off, but you will be very busy. 15 weeks goes extremely fast, you will feel behind on day 1, and that doesn't ease up.

Clinical schedules, tests, and labs, are set in stone no matter what.

Potato13, BSN · Aug 16, 2021

22 hours ago, Classof22 said:

There's no "on call" but schedules can change. Your time is your time, most weekends aren't an issue but the school does require attendance when you are scheduled. You could probably take a weekend or three off, but you will be very busy. 15 weeks goes extremely fast, you will feel behind on day 1, and that doesn't ease up.

Clinical schedules, tests, and labs, are set in stone no matter what.

Thank you!!

siennaaa · Aug 24, 2021

Hey everyone! I was wondering if anyone had any luck getting into GCU ABSN program with a 3.3-3.4 science GPA? I'm nervous as I will be applying soon and I feel my chances may not be great!!

MoonlightSilhouette · Aug 28, 2021

Hey guys, I was wondering for those who are currently in the program, if you can give an example of what your schedule is typically like? I know you were all mentioning how its a 50/50 learning environment. But I'm more curious about how many days you attend labs/sims/clinicals?

Vcorral · Sep 9, 2021

On 3/28/2021 at 4:23 PM, SNurse2b96 said:

Hello. I am in the ABSN program right now. It is very fast paced with a large majority of the assignments online. It is a lot of work and is very easy to get behind. We have 2-3 exams per week. They advised us to not travel during the program because of it. You may also be scheduled for clinicals on a weekend. It is not 50/50. We only go to campus for exams and labs.

Hi can I email you and ask a few questions? I plan to start in January