Help! Apollo or PMI nursing program?

JenMorales · Nov 17, 2009

Well, I don't have a lot of experience with the Apollo nursing program as I am a new student, but so far so good. I will tell you that with any nursing program, the classes are day classes and there are clinicals that you have to do. It's like having a full-time job. I have a child too and my boyfriend helps out a lot. Becoming a nurse is definitely an investment of your time and money and you will need a good support system, but it is doable if it's what you want. There are many great programs both ADN and BSN. I know Chamberlain College has a 3 year BSN program you might want to look into. So far I like Apollo, but I can keep you posted.

KKB243 · Nov 18, 2009

Well, I don't have a lot of experience with the Apollo nursing program as I am a new student, but so far so good. I will tell you that with any nursing program, the classes are day classes and there are clinicals that you have to do. It's like having a full-time job. I have a child too and my boyfriend helps out a lot. Becoming a nurse is definitely an investment of your time and money and you will need a good support system, but it is doable if it's what you want. There are many great programs both ADN and BSN. I know Chamberlain College has a 3 year BSN program you might want to look into. So far I like Apollo, but I can keep you posted.

What is your schedule like at apollo?

JenMorales · Nov 19, 2009

I'm in my first semester and as far as I know, the first semester is always the same for new students. Mondays and Wednesdays I have college Math and Anatomy & Physiology. My day starts at 8am and ends around 1pm on those days. The Tuesday/Thursday classes are English and Psychology which start on-campus at 8am and end at 11am. I say on-campus because I'm taking those two classes on-line. I could have also taken Math online but I prefer to take as many on-campus classes as possible. We are allowed to take up to 3 classes online in the first semester. The semesters run 16 weeks. Core classes cannot be taken online so A&P is an on-campus class. Pretty much anything with a lab is on-campus.

Let me know if you have any other questions! :up:

KKB243 · Nov 19, 2009

I'm in my first semester and as far as I know, the first semester is always the same for new students. Mondays and Wednesdays I have college Math and Anatomy & Physiology. My day starts at 8am and ends around 1pm on those days. The Tuesday/Thursday classes are English and Psychology which start on-campus at 8am and end at 11am. I say on-campus because I'm taking those two classes on-line. I could have also taken Math online but I prefer to take as many on-campus classes as possible. We are allowed to take up to 3 classes online in the first semester. The semesters run 16 weeks. Core classes cannot be taken online so A&P is an on-campus class. Pretty much anything with a lab is on-campus.
Let me know if you have any other questions!

So the program is 5 days a week? What did you do your first day/week at Apollo? Sorry I am asking so many questions. I am kind of nervous and sometimes doubt my ability to be able to complete the program :/

JenMorales · Nov 21, 2009

Don't worry about asking questions...that's what this forum is for.

They tell you to be prepared for a 5 day a week program. Most people only go 4 days a week throughout the program. I've asked a lot of questions on this from both students and professors. Just remember, this is an investment in YOUR LIFE AND CAREER! They tell you to be prepared for 5 days a week 8am to 5pm, however, I have yet to meet someone who has that schedule. Where there is a will, there is a way. Also, with no sacrifice there is no victory. Live by these mottos. You can do it! There are many students who are single moms and making it through just fine.

KKB243 · Nov 22, 2009

Don't worry about asking questions...that's what this forum is for.
They tell you to be prepared for a 5 day a week program. Most people only go 4 days a week throughout the program. I've asked a lot of questions on this from both students and professors. Just remember, this is an investment in YOUR LIFE AND CAREER! They tell you to be prepared for 5 days a week 8am to 5pm, however, I have yet to meet someone who has that schedule. Where there is a will, there is a way. Also, with no sacrifice there is no victory. Live by these mottos. You can do it! There are many students who are single moms and making it through just fine.

Thank you so much for giving me confidence. I have been a stay at home mom and spent pretty much all day every day with my son. Since I don't have help from his father or anyone else I am scared that I will never spend time with him. But hopefully it will all work out. Are you going to go on to get your BSN? Also, how many people are in your class with you?

JenMorales · Nov 22, 2009

Don't worry, you will get to spend some time with him. You may have to get creative sometimes, but any time is good time. Sometimes I sit with my son who's seven and I do my homework while he's doing his. Or he'll play his video games while I'm studying in the same room and when he gets excited about something he'll show me and I'll take 5 minutes to enjoy it with him. We also cook dinner together. I don't know how old your child is, but you can do homework and studying while he's napping or playing quietly. It will be a big change. I do want to go on to get my BSN. I know University of Phoenix accepts credits from Apollo for their online RN to BSN program, which is probably what I will do. As for class size, I have about 30 students in my class.

KKB243 · Nov 24, 2009

Yeah I know it will be a big change and that is why it scares me lol. He is only one year old so I am kind of nervous about being away from him so much. What kind of things are you all doing in class right now?

KKB243 · Nov 24, 2009

Don't worry, you will get to spend some time with him. You may have to get creative sometimes, but any time is good time. Sometimes I sit with my son who's seven and I do my homework while he's doing his. Or he'll play his video games while I'm studying in the same room and when he gets excited about something he'll show me and I'll take 5 minutes to enjoy it with him. We also cook dinner together. I don't know how old your child is, but you can do homework and studying while he's napping or playing quietly. It will be a big change. I do want to go on to get my BSN. I know University of Phoenix accepts credits from Apollo for their online RN to BSN program, which is probably what I will do. As for class size, I have about 30 students in my class.

Yeah I know it will be a big change and that is why it scares me lol. He is only one year old so I am kind of nervous about being away from him so much. What kind of things are you all doing in class right now?

JenMorales · Nov 24, 2009

It is a big change, but just jump in and do it. You won't regret it! It's like jumping in a cold pool.

As for what we're doing right now...semester has just started so we haven't even had quizzes yet, but the pre-req classes are going well. I'm taking English and psychology online - you might want to think about doing some of your pre-req classes online so you can spend some more time at home. Math and A&P on campus. Math is really basic right now. Just review of basic math - whole numbers, addition, number sentences, etc. A&P is a little more intense with a little bit of chemistry thrown in and learning the areas of the body (planes, regions, medical terms).

The next term of classes at Apollo start in mid-March. Go to an information session and take the tests needed to see if you can get in the program. You do have to pay for the two entrance exams (HESI A1 and another one. I can't remember the name of it.) I have a HESI book you can use to study if you'd like. They're really not that bad. What kind of a student were you? If you want to meet up for coffee, we can talk more and I can answer all your questions. Bring your little one if you like.

KKB243 · Nov 26, 2009

It is a big change, but just jump in and do it. You won't regret it! It's like jumping in a cold pool.
As for what we're doing right now...semester has just started so we haven't even had quizzes yet, but the pre-req classes are going well. I'm taking English and psychology online - you might want to think about doing some of your pre-req classes online so you can spend some more time at home. Math and A&P on campus. Math is really basic right now. Just review of basic math - whole numbers, addition, number sentences, etc. A&P is a little more intense with a little bit of chemistry thrown in and learning the areas of the body (planes, regions, medical terms).
The next term of classes at Apollo start in mid-March. Go to an information session and take the tests needed to see if you can get in the program. You do have to pay for the two entrance exams (HESI A1 and another one. I can't remember the name of it.) I have a HESI book you can use to study if you'd like. They're really not that bad. What kind of a student were you? If you want to meet up for coffee, we can talk more and I can answer all your questions. Bring your little one if you like.

How many of the classes can you take online? I would love to take as many as I could online so I could be home a bit more. I was an A-B student but I am still nervous I won't pass lol. I would love to meet up for coffee and talk! Things are really busy right now but I definitely would like to meet up sometime.