Chicago State University?

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hey Im just wondering if anyone know anything about CSU's nursing program? How's their program? clinicals, teachers, etc? I talked to an admission counselor and he said they have a 98% passing rate on nclex.

btw, I didn't grow up in Illinois so I dont know if this is true or not but I heard CSU's reputation as a school is not good. Is this true?

What I really like about CSU is the cost of their tuition fee. It's not as expensive compare to St. Xavier or Lewis University since it's a state school. I'd prefer to graduate (God forbid) with as little debt as possible.:)

hmmm- it seems like no one wants to tell-

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How long was the program?

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On 3/29/2010 at 2:21 PM, rollyp80 said:

I'll be happy to answer those questions for you.

1. I pay approx. $4000, per semester, summer was about $1000. I'm a resident of Illinois, so I pay residential prices. I don't live on campus, most students don't. I live on the far north side (Edgewater neighborhood) and drive everyday, which can range from 30-45 min avg. Many students drive a similar drive from the suburbs as well.

2. You must first apply to Chicago State University. Once you get accepted you'll have to take classes that fall. After your acceptance make an appointment with a nursing advisor, sometimes can be a pain to get an appointment. Just be proactive and you'll be fine. Then they'll advise you on what classes you need, one is usually a bridge nursing course, and maybe a psych or statistics.....depending on what yo have completed already. During the bridge course they'll help you complete your nursing application and all the needed requirements. Then by that Christmas you'll be notified if you got accepted.

3. As far as HESI is concerned. We don't take HESI until the end of the whole program, and must past in order to graduate. Throughout the program, there are ATI tests after the completion of every rotation, which in an essence are very beneficial to test taking and preparing you for HESI and NCLEX.

I hope that helps. Let me know if you have any more questions.....I'm more than willing to help. : )

All this is a bold face lie. Hesi is given once you finish a class and this is to prepare you for the end of the program HESI but most know you have to study on your own to pass it because they don't teach you what you need to know.

Fees are being charged and you don't see what you pay for. Don't attend this school, any where beside this school would be best.

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2 hours ago, Queen101 said:

All this is a bold face lie. Hesi is given once you finish a class and this is to prepare you for the end of the program HESI but most know you have to study on your own to pass it because they don't teach you what you need to know.

Fees are being charged and you don't see what you pay for. Don't attend this school, any where beside this school would be best.

This post was made in 2010. Its 2019 now. I’m sure the school has made changes with the program. And yes you have to do a great deal of self teaching. But guess what, its the same thing everywhere you go. Thats just the nature of nursing school. And fyi, I’ve been a successful nurse for 6 years now (icu and er) and i dont regret going to CSU one bit. The tuition was affordable. I didnt have to take out any loans but it did require me to work during the weekends.

btw hesi was harder than the nclex. Theres a reason why the schcool administers those tests. It prepares you for the nclex. I didnt spend a day studying for the nclex. Took it immediately after i passed hesi and got my att

So my advice to you queen101 is put the work in if you want to be successful. Go read your books instead of wasting time on allnurses.com and calling a 9yr old post a lie

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