MSN after online BSN from Chamberlain?

MentalKlarity, BSN, NP · Jul 16, 2021

For profit schools are almost always a bad idea.

ladyinwaiting · Jul 16, 2021

1 hour ago, MentalKlarity said:

For profit schools are almost always a bad idea.

Aren’t all private schools for profit? Is NYU a bad nursing school? Or Pace? Columbia? I’m just trying to understand. Non profit is always interesting too…they’re like churches: they pay themselves a lot and pay no taxes so I don’t know there is a difference between the 2 when it comes to that. I’m just wondering if Chamberlain has a bad rep…and If I can go to a good masters program from there (Chamberlain)

MentalKlarity, BSN, NP · Jul 17, 2021

1 hour ago, ladyinwaiting said:

Aren’t all private schools for profit? Is NYU a bad nursing school? Or Pace? Columbia? I’m just trying to understand. Non profit is always interesting too…they’re like churches: they pay themselves a lot and pay no taxes so I don’t know there is a difference between the 2 when it comes to that. I’m just wondering if Chamberlain has a bad rep…and If I can go to a good masters program from there (Chamberlain)

No, a for profit school means they have shareholders and spend most of their money on advertising and trying to get as many students as possible to increase revenue. They usually have near 100% acceptance rates because as long as you can write them a check or access student loans they want you. A good number have gone out of business or simply defrauded students - the government has had to forgive millions in student loans from students duped by these diploma mills over the years. Many employers recognize them as joke schools and don't even consider graduates from those programs - garbage in, garbage out.

Does that sound like NYU or Pace to you?

Psychnursehopeful, ASN, RN · Jul 21, 2021

I would suggest getting a job and some experience before you focus on NP programs. You may not be interested in a MSN after working. Some people decide to leave nursing for medicine or pa school. Definitely keep your options open.

Chamberlain is considered a diploma mill. Avoid at all costs.

ladyinwaiting · Jul 21, 2021

Tysm! I won’t get the best job with an associate in nursing. I am already considering BSN programs as the deadline is approaching. I don’t want to make a bad decision that may affect my chances to become an NP.

Psychnursehopeful, ASN, RN · Jul 21, 2021

I have what many would consider a good job with an associates, started in the ICU. I graduated May 2021. Don't sell yourself short, apply often and early.

ladyinwaiting · Jul 21, 2021

That’s really amazing to hear! I hope I find something great as well. But where I am hospitals require a BSN and there are many wonderful nurses with a BSN. As far as the NP degree, I don’t know where life will take me but for sure I’d like to have that possibility vs not having it

thank you so much and I’m so glad to hear from

someone with an associates ?

djmatte, ADN, MSN, RN, NP · Jul 23, 2021

On 7/20/2021 at 10:38 PM, ladyinwaiting said:

That’s really amazing to hear! I hope I find something great as well. But where I am hospitals require a BSN and there are many wonderful nurses with a BSN. As far as the NP degree, I don’t know where life will take me but for sure I’d like to have that possibility vs not having it

thank you so much and I’m so glad to hear from

someone with an associates ?

I had an associates for years before doing an RN to MSN program. What I recommend is getting any experience you can while you’re in school on top of clinical. My last Summer before graduation, I landed a nurse residency program where I worked with a preceptor for ten weeks in step down. This cleared the path for my last clinical in ICU. All this helped me get my first job in pacu. It’s experience and ability to articulate that’s experience that lands you coveted jobs.

under some thoughts, I place less value on the BSN portion and don’t feel chamberlain is a detriment. Our local brick and mortar got rid of their RN to BSN program all together forcing many to go online. A hospital I worked for actually paid for nurses who went to chamberlain. But if you can find a local brick and mortar that offers it you may find not are willing to accept the education.