National University Accelerated BSN

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Hi Everyone:

I am currently in the process of trying to get into national university's ABSN program for the fall 2009 at L.A location, anyone who has gotten into the program (both L.A and S.D) before or still in the process of applying, I would really appreciate any feedback from all of you guys about your general status (overall GPA, TEAS, etc) or your insight about this program overall. I feel like nowadays every nursing program becomes a lot more competitive than before, even for the private schools. So any feedback or comment would be very welcome from all of you guys, Thank you.

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Yeah, I hate online classes too. I've only taken one online class before and got an A but I felt like I didn't really learn a lot coming out of it. My other issue is that the clinical locations seems to be far from the actual location of the school. Here in LA traffic is crazy! especially driving towards downtown area. I chose this school because it's only about 20 minutes drive from where I live but now it seems I might have to travel over an hour or more away for clinicals. I shouldn't worry about it now because I have to worry about getting accepted to the program first but it's hard not too!

How's your clinicals going for you by far? How are the instructors?

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Specializes in Near Future: ED, Future Future: ACNP!.
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Yeah, I hate online classes too. I've only taken one online class before and got an A but I felt like I didn't really learn a lot coming out of it. My other issue is that the clinical locations seems to be far from the actual location of the school. Here in LA traffic is crazy! especially driving towards downtown area. I chose this school because it's only about 20 minutes drive from where I live but now it seems I might have to travel over an hour or more away for clinicals. I shouldn't worry about it now because I have to worry about getting accepted to the program first but it's hard not too!

How's your clinicals going for you by far? How are the instructors?

I have to drive an hour or more too, and traffic sucks here too! I don't start clinicals until the last 3 weeks of foundations. The first 5 weeks are skills labs. The instructors for my classes except for nursing theories and models have been great. They've all had impressive resumes and have been very knowledgable.

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I GOT IN FOR JAN 2010 COHORT IN SANDIEGO!!! im excited. a while back I came here asking questions on what I needed and what to look for on getting excepted and I received no replies. im here to represent the students who have to work fulltime and goto school fulltime ALL THE TIME that it is possible. My teas score was only 72...my gpa was 3.2 and scored a 4 out of 5 on my essay. I believe the most important thing to do is focus on getting no less than a B in your science courses, write a heart felt essay that does not start with "i always wanted to be a nurse" (so typical) and include all your background in healthcare as it is optional but makes your application strong. GOOD LUCK and it is possible to get in without having a 3.5 gpa, 85 and up teas score, etc etc.

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anyone starting in jan 2011 in sandiego?

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i am extremly nervious. I was on my way to a 3.5 gpa when i received an average grade in my last class which brought my gpa down to a 3.0. Tomorrow i submit my application to national university bsn nursing program and im nervous because of the drop in my gpa. Does any one know the gpa average acceptance into their program?

i got in for january 2010 in san diego

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today is my first day as a nursing student! Sooooo excited!!!! :dancgrp:

congrats! Did you do a victory dance similar to your animation? Lol

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Specializes in Near Future: ED, Future Future: ACNP!.
I GOT IN FOR JAN 2010 COHORT IN SANDIEGO!!! im excited. a while back I came here asking questions on what I needed and what to look for on getting excepted and I received no replies. im here to represent the students who have to work fulltime and goto school fulltime ALL THE TIME that it is possible. My teas score was only 72...my gpa was 3.2 and scored a 4 out of 5 on my essay. I believe the most important thing to do is focus on getting no less than a B in your science courses, write a heart felt essay that does not start with "i always wanted to be a nurse" (so typical) and include all your background in healthcare as it is optional but makes your application strong. GOOD LUCK and it is possible to get in without having a 3.5 gpa, 85 and up teas score, etc etc.

Congratulations lalas! Be prepared for the ride of your life! I'm in my 4th class.

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Are you kidding me man, looks like you have not done enough research on what the cost would be for those private accelerated BSN programs, I am sure it would not go over $60,000 for period of 2 years, besides, like Elle mentioned, my parents would also fund me for tuition so I wouldn't be worrying about paying back those big interests, and definitely I would make those money back in less than a year working as a BSN (with some savings left:p). Besides, I am using this money to buy time and career experience rather than doing nothing and waiting around for years to squeeze onto those so limited spots from public schools. If you are in a position where you want to get into some public schools with advanced degree for nursing and cheap tuition, I bet the competition is furious, even the best private schools like western university, loma linda, they are crowded and the requirements are outrageous, and best public schools like UCI, UCLA, their school of nursing is almost as hard as medical school to get in even if you have straight As from your prerequisites (I applied to UCLA before with all As in prerequisites). Anyway, I would still choose private school at this time over public ones as I am accepted and would start the program soon. I wish I have the patience and mindset like you, but for the time being, this is still a good investment for the rest of my career. (those tuition loans would be nothing once I start working:D:smokin:)

there was a special on a news channel about the shortage of spaces in traditional universities and how there are not enough funds to support the demand. yes, it is like getting into medical school. the special even broke down the job outlook as far as graduating from a private school vs public state program.....there is no difference as far as joboutlook in california. and for the record, I personally know two new graduates from SDSU who cant find jobs but I believe its because they have no background at all in healthcare. california has one of the worst nursing shortages to the point where they are bringing in nurses from the philipines and canada. I choose private school over public programs during this budget crisis and where more money is available at private schools. Im looking forward to only stuggling for 22 months vs 4 years and by the way, due to the budget crisis, the average graduating time is 5 years due to cuts of available classes. I have worked with nurses from kaplan and from SDSU at hospitals and they both hold the same positions in hospitals.

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A HUGE congratulations to YOU! I know I can get into National, just gotta stay focused. Woo hoo!

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Does anyone know the prerequisite courses that must be completed prior to attending this program?

I don't see any specific info on their website, and the offices are closed for the holidays. On the ABSN page, there's a heading "Preparation for the Major" and it lists 19 courses (the first 7-8 listed are standard pre-reqs in other school programs...).

Thanks!

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does anyone know the prerequisite courses that must be completed prior to attending this program?

i don't see any specific info on their website, and the offices are closed for the holidays. on the absn page, there's a heading "preparation for the major" and it lists 19 courses (the first 7-8 listed are standard pre-reqs in other school programs...).

thanks!

be sure to sign up for the nursing information forum as it is required as part of the application. between this thread (tons of info in that thread) and attending the forum, i felt that all my questions about the application process were answered.

as for your specific question regarding pre-requisite courses, here's a direct link to the application for the nursing program.

per the application, the following courses must be complete for your application to be processed: microbiology w/lab, a&p 1&2 w/labs, english, sociology, psychology, speech, information literacy and the biomed stats.

just an fyi, be sure that your transcripts from other schools have been submitted for evaluation at least one month prior to the nursing application deadline. i have a girlfriend whose application was postponed to the next application period due to her evaluation not being completed in time.

good luck with your application!

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