National American University ADN Program

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Ok, so not too long ago I visited NAU's Denver Campus and toured their nursing program area. I have to say that I was impressed with what I saw in the Simulation Lab and the small classrooms. Is there anyone who has attended this program, and if so, can you give me your take? Did you graduate? Pass NCLEX, find a good job?:confused: I am debating on going here as their pre-reqs are minimal and there is no waiting list. I have also considered FRCC and Platt College. I don't know much about FRCC other than their degree is AAS instead of AS, while NAU offers an AS and Platt offers a BSN. My main reason for interest in NAU is no waiting list, but I am scared for the fact that they are a for profit school. Any advice?

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I have to say that I was impressed with what I saw in the Simulation Lab and the small classrooms.

Don't be. The faculty, not the facility make all the difference.

I am debating on going here as their pre-reqs are minimal and there is no waiting list

Waiting lists are much shorter now than they were even one year ago. The waiting list and the pre req requirement might seem important now, but if you plan on being a career nurse they are not. The quality and marketability of your education are going to determine your future in this business, don't sacrifice excellence for speedy entry.

My main reason for interest in NAU is no waiting list, but I am scared for the fact that they are a for profit school. Any advice?

Avoid for profit schools, the cost to benefit ratio is just too high. Go to a for EDUCATION school and go the extra mile. Don't rush things. Treat every clinical like a job interview, and most importantly, network network network.

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I have also considered this school. I haven't toured it and would also like to hear from someone who has attended this school. Being a for profit school has given me second thoughts, especially in view of the shortage of grad nursing positions. Input from anyone who has attended the program would be most appreciated.

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Specializes in ICU + Infection Prevention.

Go to a non-profit school. It's hard enough to get a job. Don't make it harder on yourself.

BSN programs and some ADN programs are merit entry so no waitlist.

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Thank you to everyone who replied. Can anyone make suggestions on where to apply? I have considered FRCC, but they have an AAS instead of an AS. I really would like to go for the BSN, but in case I need to go to work sooner than that, any suggestions? :cool:

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Specializes in Psych.

Can you explain why you are concerned about one version of Associates Degree over another? I've never heard that objection before. Metro is teaming up with FRCC to offer BSN classes on their campus starting in Fall 2011. They have an accelerated BSN if you have a previous bachelor's.

I shopped by NCLEX pass rates, which led me to ACC. Having survived the grueling program, if I had to do it again, I'd be inclined to go with a school that was a little less rigorous and didn't weed out so many to maintain the 100% pass rate.

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I am somewhat new to the college experience, and am not sure what the difference is between the AAS and the AS degrees. My concern was that I wanted to get a BSN, and possibly more than that. I didn't want to get an AAS and then find out that it wouldn't allow me to advance. I plan to speak with an advisor at my school to find out my best course of action, given my life and personal goals, etc. I am also hearing from a lot of people that it is very hard to get a job without a BSN. My partner says "Take your time, you want your credits to be transferrable and your education accepted wherever you decide to go." :nurse:

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