Marian University-Online Accelerated Program

[forgop]

If you're interested in pursuing this program, beware that you are going into a program that will leave you scratching your heads as to how unorganized it is. Course content in pathophysiology and nursing care for the adult client lacks a lot to be desired and instructors disappear into cyberspace for a week at a time or more without any correspondence, if they even bother to return emails at all. Certain instructors are just coasting off of material available for previous classes and literally doing nothing to earn their paychecks. The bottom line is that some of the online instructors put virtually zero effort into enhancing the learning and then wonder why test scores are so low. We consistently have to ask for homework assignments due that aren't even posted and exams posted on the website in no way translates to what material exactly is being covered.

If you want to a lot, this is the program for you.

[anae533]

Hi! I was just wondering if you started the program out in Nashville. I'm considering applying to the one in Indiana and wanted some feedback on the program.

Thanks!

[anae533]

Thank you so much for your post! It was very helpful! My only question is, if you don't like the online program after being in it for a semester or so, are you allowed to switch to the on-campus program?

[mscarmen74]

I am also considering the ABSN program at Marian in Nashville. Did you ever get any input about the program?

[gohawks425]

I was also hoping to get some updated information on this program, particularly the Nashville location. I was looking at this school as well as Union University.

[ladyultimate]

Like any nursing program, this one has it's positives and negatives. There are a lot of things to consider and it's hard to say overall if I recommend the program or not. So, if anyone has any specific questions I am happy to answer them. I have been a student at Marian University Nashville.

[mscarmen74]

How are your clinicals? Do you feel that you have received adequate support? How much longer do you have in the program? Do you feel prepared to take the boards?

[ladyultimate]

Clinical rotations are hit and miss, but most of them are wonderful. Many of the instructors are great, but there is a high rate of turnover so there are a lot of new great instructors. Clinicals are 1-3 days a week. As far as adequate support.... I think so? I don't know what you are asking. In clinical, yes, plenty of support. In the class material there is less support. Some professors are really hard to get a hold of. I will not comment as to when I graduated or how much left I have in the program. The program is small and I would like my identity to remain anonymous. I do feel prepared to take the boards. They really do everything they can to prepare you. You even have to wait until you pass a Kaplan class before they will even let you apply for your license.

[sunnysteph87]

Ladyultimate would you mind telling me why you don't know if you would recommend the program? I am on the wait list for another school (Union) and just trying to weigh out my options.

[hcconnie]

Is anyone currently attending or will be attending in Jan? I'm looking for apartments in the area but I don't know the good and safe areas of the city. I'm coming from GA and I'm thinking about attending in the Jan class. Any recommendations?

I should specify that I'm looking in Indianapolis.

[sunnysteph87]

Anything around Vanderbilt is safe. Anything around st Thomas west is safe. Bellevue area is safe. Parts of east Nashville are ok, but some are still sketchy depending on where you are.

[hcconnie]

Thank you but I forgot to mention I'm looking for Indianapolis!

[Geologist_Murse, BSN]

@hconnie, or anyone else planning on the Jan'17 cohort, how is your application to Marian? I'm hoping to join the January cohort and I'm entirely unaware of the specific details of the program. Any help??