Has ANYONE attended Everest University??

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Hi everyone!

I have spent the past year struggling to get into an Accelerated second degree nursing program. I was turned down by 6 different schools now (for various reasons) but have found that you need to have around a 3.75 in order to qualify for an accelerated second degree prgm.

I then began pursuing the CC colleges around here and found despite the 4 pre reqs I have already taken, I am still lacking in 4-6 more classes.

I then found Everest and Stratford University, both of which base admission on your TEAS and/or HESI scores as well as overall GPA.

I am at the point where I don't want to waste anymore time "waiting" to get in somewhere and just want to start, but there is a 20K price difference between the schools mentioned above and the CC.

I have a good chance of getting into both schools, but don't know what to do if I actually get in!!

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Hi Donna,

So nice to hear from someone in VA!

The CC route has been SO frustrating as you can see, and I am AMAZED by just how little help they are willing to give!

I have made SO many calls to ALL of the CC around me within a 3 hr drive and gotten NOWHERE! I was just turned down by yet another CC near to me bc I didn't have a computer class that they require! (I would have been allowed to clep out of it but ran out of time, as that class wasn't listed under their pre reqs on their website!) so I found out the week I sent out my application!!

I took the TEAS exam specifically for the CC and scored "average", but I only had 2 weeks to study for it!

I purchased both study guides for the TEAS and HESI and found them EXTREMELY helpful! I only scored in 70% on the TEAS (it was INCREDIBLY difficult) but scored in the 90% range for the HESI.

The TEAS had so much more on it with regards to earth science, physics and chemistry, some of which I have never taken, so I felt lost...even with the study guide! (I think I would have done better had I more time to study)

The HESI was much more straight forward and I felt so much more confident coming out of that exam, it consisted mostly of the math section (fractions, algebra, measurements etc) as well as 3 english/vocab sections.

Everest looks at your HESI score + your GPA (fm past schooling-if you have it) and they DON'T have ANY pre reqs that are required! (you take them as part of the curriculum!) :) Once you take the HESI, they call you in for a 3 hr interview (which was fine-not intimidating at all) and then you fill out some paperwork and do a quick writing test- basically "why do you want to be a nurse".

Stratford is another great school- but you would be getting a BS with them, and an Assoc. with Everest. The biggest difference with them both is price!

(Stratford is around 60K for the entire 2.5 yr prgm, Everest is around 45K, but came out to be less for me BC I was able to transfer some classes that I have already taken and get credit for those.)

I'd be more than happy to answer ANY other questions that you have about the schools or the tests- here's my email address: [email protected]

Take good care and DON'T GIVE UP! It will ALL be worth it once we are out in the world practicing as RN'S!!

:D Jen

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Watch the Frontline line College INC. I was so sad for the "everest" ladies

https://allnurses.com/florida-nurses/pbs-frontline-college-477627.html

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WOW, I truly appreciate you posting this for me, it's eye opening.

I actually have looked thoroughly into Everest as well as Stratford and found both to have a wonderful reputation both as educators as well as out in the field.

They both offer extensive clinicals and I found out from one student who is preparing to graduate that all of the students in her class were hired PRIOR to graduating!

So I guess that's a good sign!

This is WONDERFUL info none the less, and if I opt out of Everest it's great to know what to look out for!

How VERY sad! :crying2:

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Whatever school you choose you should make sure it is accredited. If it isn't then you might not be able to get an advanced degree later and might be unable to work outside of Florida. In the worst case, you might find your degree is worthless. I don't know about whether these two schools you mentioned are accredited or not, but you should find out before you start.

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Yes, they both are...(thankfully) but I truly appreciate your input, as that's not something I knew about when I started this looong journey!

:)

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I am currently attending. Price is hard to swallow but the program is great. It is tough though and many people go in expecting it to be easy. There are simulations in a lab and then clinicals to apply what you practice and learn. If all your prereqs are done then the cost comes down quite a bit. I graduate in April and cant wait until I am done. Take a tour and see what you think for yourself. Dont listen to people who arent actually there. They are nationally accredited not regionally like HCC and USF. The accreditation will not affect you once you pass the NCLEX. That is the licensing boards test, not one school to the next. Passing the NCLEX allows you to work anywhere in FL as an RN and in order to work outside the state, no matter where your degree was obtained, you have to apply to that State's Nursing Board and in most cases pay a transfer fee. Thats usually it.

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I TRULY appreciate your input on this and want to congratulate you (ahead of time) for graduating next year!!

I did get in and will (hopefully) if everything comes together, start on July 18th!

:)

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@ RN 2012,

I thought regional accreditation was better than national,

would someone correct and enlighten me if I'm wrong.

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Specializes in 1st year Critical Care RN, not CCRN cert.
@ RN 2012,

I thought regional accreditation was better than national,

would someone correct and enlighten me if I'm wrong.

It is, Everest is national and very expensive but you are an RN at the end if you can make it. In a regional program you can attend either national/regional school but with the national program you are basically limited to staying with the national programs with private expensive as heck schools.

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Specializes in 1st year Critical Care RN, not CCRN cert.

Well I did it. I graduated and passed the nclex. Everest did a fantastic job of preparing me to get through the toughest challenges of nursing so far. I am also starting on July 9th as a PCU nurse. I can only say good things about the final 6 months of my education. The 18 months before were grueling and trying but in the end I feel like I will be a better nurse because of that 18 months.

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What entrance exam is required for Everest? HESI?

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Specializes in 1st year Critical Care RN, not CCRN cert.
What entrance exam is required for Everest? HESI?

Yup hesi is the entrance and used all the way through

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