Michigan Nursing Programs

[Michigan9413]

I am currently working on my pre-nursing courses right now. I only have a few left. Unfortunately the courses that i have taken at Wayne State did not match my learning style. That being so, my GPA is not super great as far as applying to nursing schools goes. My question is, what schools in the Michigan area are direct entry or have more relaxed entry stipulations? I have talked with Chamberlain quite a bit, but i am apprehensive because of some mixed reviews that I have seen. They have just opened up a place in Troy, MI. I know once I am doing the hands on learning I will do significantly better.

[SopranoKris, MSN, RN, NP]

Run away from Chamberlain. They tried to rook me in with the lure of less pre-reqs, no wait list, etc. They have a bad reputation and the hospitals we use for clinicals will not allow their students on site. That speaks volumes. Most hiring managers in the area won't give Chamberlain grads the time of day.

Remember, it's a for-profit school that charges more for an ADN than what it would cost at a community college. Significantly more. There have been students complaining of them withholding their degrees and making them pay for additional modules. Basically, holding degrees for ransom.

Finally, if you ever desire to pursue further education, like MSN, NP, CRNA, etc., your credits won't transfer.

I visited the campus and got a very high pressured sales pitch. I'm so glad I didn't fall for it.

Re-take your pre-req courses at a community college and raise your GPA. It's still less expensive than the massive debt you'd have at Chamberlain

[windsurfer8, BSN, RN]

Did not match your "learning style?" First you need to learn to succeed no matter the condition and not blame instructors, schools, or your "learning style". In nursing you will be working with many different types of people and no matter what their "style" is you MUST succeed. You may feel you will do better at hands on, but guess what..to get to that point you need the GRADES. I am not being hard on you, but you must adapt and overcome. You need to figure out what the teacher (and if you become a nurse.. MD) expects from you. Excuses are your worst enemy in a hospital and no one..I mean NO ONE will let it slide. You cannot make a med error and then blame the doctor. YOU are responsible for your work.

Looking for schools with "easy" admissions will lead you down the road to for profit rip offs. There is a reason schools expect excellent grades. If you get a bad grade own it. Learn from it. And then grow. It is all a holistic way to becoming a nurse. The reason grades are so important is it shows commitment and a person who even when things are not "fun"..gets the job done and done correctly.

Go apply to every single school you can and then do WELL when you are there...even in classes you don't like. It is vital. Charting is not fun..but it is absolutely vital when the lawsuit comes down or some sentinel event happens. No one will care if you are a good "hands on" nurse.

Good luck and learn from it.