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.

I know classes can be any day but generally, how many days a week do you have class?

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I know classes can be any day but generally, how many days a week do you have class?

2nd cohort of the LA campus here...

Lectures are once a week. If you have clinicals, it's typically twice a week during the weekday. I say typical because when I had my peds rotation, I had to be very flexible with scheduling. In other words, in one week I did my clinical rotation for two days, in another week, three days, including a weekend. It was an absolute pain really. Flexibility is key when you go to NULA-- bottom line.

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2nd cohort of the LA campus here...

Lectures are once a week. If you have clinicals, it's typically twice a week during the weekday. I say typical because when I had my peds rotation, I had to be very flexible with scheduling. In other words, in one week I did my clinical rotation for two days, in another week, three days, including a weekend. It was an absolute pain really. Flexibility is key when you go to NULA-- bottom line.

How is it there? I'm applying in the Fall for the May cohort.

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I've had my share of good moments, and ones that absolutely stink (which I won't mention for fear of reprisal :sofahider). When I had started the program, they were working out the kinks (still are). You can say that my cohort and the cohort before us were the guinea pigs. They've improved. When I started they just had one skills lab that could accommodate 10 students. Now they've recently opened another skills lab that can accommodate 10 more students (I think 10 more, but I've been there only once). Well it's huge compared to the dinky skills lab I was in eons ago. They've also expanded their nursing office. So yes, it's been definitely nice to see that the program's infrastructure is growing and bear witness to that. What I do love about the program though are the clinical sites they contract with. I've worked alongside nurses on the floor who were amazing mentors! Also, you have a few instructors who are truly devoted to your success. My advice to you is to not stop believing. Don on some boxing gloves and keep fighting. Believe me, it'll be tough, but you'll reap the rewards when you see the letters "R.N." after your name.

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I've had my share of good moments, and ones that absolutely stink (which I won't mention for fear of reprisal :sofahider). When I had started the program, they were working out the kinks (still are). You can say that my cohort and the cohort before us were the guinea pigs. They've improved. When I started they just had one skills lab that could accommodate 10 students. Now they've recently opened another skills lab that can accommodate 10 more students (I think 10 more, but I've been there only once). Well it's huge compared to the dinky skills lab I was in eons ago. They've also expanded their nursing office. So yes, it's been definitely nice to see that the program's infrastructure is growing and bear witness to that. What I do love about the program though are the clinical sites they contract with. I've worked alongside nurses on the floor who were amazing mentors! Also, you have a few instructors who are truly devoted to your success. My advice to you is to not stop believing. Don on some boxing gloves and keep fighting. Believe me, it'll be tough, but you'll reap the rewards when you see the letters "R.N." after your name.

If you don't mind me asking... What was your GPA and Teas score and the overall scoring you received? I'm just a little worried about that part. But if Im in the program, then IM READY!!

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If you don't mind me asking... What was your GPA and Teas score and the overall scoring you received? I'm just a little worried about that part. But if Im in the program, then IM READY!!

B averageish and I'm a second degree student. I was lucky I was granted admission, especially with how impacted these nursing programs are. Back then it wasn't competitive as I had a 50/50 chance of getting into the program. I still say my essay was what got me in. I basically explained my past deficits and what I did to improve. I can't comment how their essay is structured now since I took the proctored essay during the summer of 2009. Whoo how times flies. I'm nearing the last leg of the nursing program and I'm done!:anpom:

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B averageish and I'm a second degree student. I was lucky I was granted admission, especially with how impacted these nursing programs are. Back then it wasn't competitive as I had a 50/50 chance of getting into the program. I still say my essay was what got me in. I basically explained my past deficits and what I did to improve. I can't comment how their essay is structured now since I took the proctored essay during the summer of 2009. Whoo how times flies. I'm nearing the last leg of the nursing program and I'm done!:anpom:

Oh applying for the Generic Entry. I'm a year away from getting my BS in Kinesiology at CSULB but holding it off for this nursing program.

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Oh applying for the Generic Entry. I'm a year away from getting my BS in Kinesiology at CSULB but holding it off for this nursing program.

If you are applying for generic entry, I will have to forewarn you. Just a few weeks ago, a few of my classmates (who are generic entry students), received a letter saying that they won't be rewarded a BSN in August since they still have to complete additional GE coursework (Spanish 1 & II and some cultural competency class). Needless to say, they were shocked because they were under the impression that they didn't have to take additional GE classes, and would be receiving their BSN the same time as the second degree students. If I were you, speak to the nursing counselor. PM me if you want her contact information.

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I don't think I can PM but I was told that in the beginning by my advisor over at the CM campus. I had to take those other random classes to get my BSN. I've already taken 6 years of Spanish so maybe I can waive those. But it's in the coursework book of classes.

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I don't think I can PM but I was told that in the beginning by my advisor over at the CM campus. I had to take those other random classes to get my BSN. I've already taken 6 years of Spanish so maybe I can waive those. But it's in the coursework book of classes.

That's good that they were upfront about it. Well I wish you good luck in your nursing journey!

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Hey. I was just denied from entry in to ABSN for national san diego. I had all A's except a B+ in biomed stats. I passed all of them first try. I got an 88% on my TEAS which was the 96th or something percentile. I think I did at least decent on my essay. A 3 out of 5 at the least. So i'm wondering if anyone knows if they select fewer accelerated bachelors candidates versus generic entry because I know people that did worse than me and got in. I wasn't even waitlisted. Please any info is greatly appreciated.

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I think a lot of people are trying to get in there right now. I wouldn't give up. Apply again for the next cohort, I think you are a competitive applicant.

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