National University SD Accelerated BSN January 2013

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Hi! I've looked and looked and have not been able to find a dedicated thread for applicants to the accelerated BSN program at National University in San Diego for the January 2013 cohort (cohort 33).

I just took my essay and TEAS exam on Sept. 21st. I'm not sure how well I did on the essay, but I did ok on the TEAS. I guess I'm just looking for other people who has also applied to this program for support as we wait to hear on our applications in October.

Hope to hear from some of you!

The Generic Entry BSN program is 22 months and about 40k. The LVN-BSN program is 15 months and about 30k. It is possible to work and be in the program. So far the program is ok. There's a lot of material to absorb. I recommend taking the TEAS at SDSU instead of NU the test is a lot easier there. You can take the TEAS as many times as you want outside of NU. You can take the TEAS everyday at SDSU if you want to get the score you want. I highly recommend the ATI book. Don't bother with any other study materials. The science portion is mainly high school science. It has nothing to do with nursing science like anatomy. I'm finishing up my pharmacology class right now and will start med-surg II Tuesday. That's suppose to be the make it or break it class.

The Generic Entry BSN is 22 months? The same as the accelerated? Strange. I don't think Spanish is required for the Accelerated program. I have Spanish anyway from my Bachelors degree but if you look at that link I sent, it's not a requirement for the ABSN only the Generic. At least that's what it says...

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The Generic Entry BSN is 22 months? The same as the accelerated? Strange. I don't think Spanish is required for the Accelerated program. I have Spanish anyway from my Bachelors degree but if you look at that link I sent, it's not a requirement for the ABSN only the Generic. At least that's what it says...

I guess the Spanish courses are only required in the Generic and LVN-BSN program.

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Spanish in the work place is a prerequisite for the nursing program. I recommend meeting with a counselor and submitting your transcript to see what would be transferable. I don't recommend going to the pre nursing forum until you're almost done with your prerequisites because you have to attend the forum within a year of applying to the nursing program.

Do you mind if I ask you what science GPA and TEAS score you had? :) Also, if you could do it over, would you apply here again? I'm wondering if they prepare students well for the NCLEX considering their pass rate isn't that great :( Because I have a low overall GPA, I'm limited to the places I could apply. I read this school accepts students based on science GPA, TEAS, essay and attempts. Not overall GPA. Is that correct?

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Do you mind if I ask you what science GPA and TEAS score you had? :) Also, if you could do it over, would you apply here again? I'm wondering if they prepare students well for the NCLEX considering their pass rate isn't that great :( Because I have a low overall GPA, I'm limited to the places I could apply. I read this school accepts students based on science GPA, TEAS, essay and attempts. Not overall GPA. Is that correct?

Yes, that is correct. NU only calculates your science GPA, TEAS, essay, and number of attempts. My GPA was 3.8, 80% on the TEAS, and I got full points for the number of attempts. I don't know what I got on my essay.

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Honestly, NU is very disorganized. The main reason why I applied to NU was because they are accelerated so I can sit for the NCLEX sooner. I kind of wish I applied to a different school, but the thought of going to school longer doesn't appeal to me. I have been basically teaching myself. Hopefully, my next class will be better. Some rules at NU doesn't make sense to me. A lot of my classes you have to score a minimum of 76% to pass the class. So even if you have an overall grade of an A, but you fail on the final you automatically fail the class. You have to score a level 2 on the ATI proctored exams and you have 2 attempts if you don't then you fail the class. You have to score a 100% on the medication dosage calculation test you get 3 attempts and if you don't pass you fail the class. My next class says that if we don't get above an 83% as your final grade in the class you are required to go to remediation studies for the next class and fulfill their requirements.

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Yes, that is correct. NU only calculates your science GPA, TEAS, essay, and number of attempts. My GPA was 3.8, 80% on the TEAS, and I got full points for the number of attempts. I don't know what I got on my essay.

Awesome, I have similar stats! 3.7, 82% on the TEAS. Do you like the program? Thanks for answering my questions :)

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Honestly NU is very disorganized. The main reason why I applied to NU was because they are accelerated so I can sit for the NCLEX sooner. I kind of wish I applied to a different school, but the thought of going to school longer doesn't appeal to me. I have been basically teaching myself. Hopefully, my next class will be better. Some rules at NU doesn't make sense to me. A lot of my classes you have to score a minimum of 76% to pass the class. So even if you have an overall grade of an A, but you fail on the final you automatically fail the class. You have to score a level 2 on the ATI proctored exams and you have 2 attempts if you don't then you fail the class. You have to score a 100% on the medication dosage calculation test you get 3 attempts and if you don't pass you fail the class. My next class says that if we don't get above an 83% as your final grade in the class you are required to go to remediation studies for the next class and fulfill their requirements.[/quote']

Oh wow. Thanks for the info. I was thinking of applying for the same reason. It's accelerated. I already have a Bachelors and although I was very lucky to get accepted to get into an ADN program, it would take the same amount of time to get my Bachelors at this school (actually less) :/ Thanks again and good luck to you!

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I started my program this past February (LVN-BSN). I love my classmates. I feel like I've been pretty much teaching myself. The program is disorganized and some of the teachers seem like they don't even want to be there. I guess the same could be said about a lot of other programs.

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What were your stats/scores if you do not mind sharing to getting in the program?

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To apply to multiple schools did you have to take more pre-req classes or some classes were equivalent, I was planning on just applying to NU but it may be smart to apply else where also?

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Hi, I just heard about this program and considering it... For those of you in it, how do you like it? Was it hard to get in? Is National Univ a fully accredited college?

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Hi I was wondering what luck other students have had getting into other programs other than NU? I'm taking my pre-req's at NU but I'm getting a tad nervous about their actual nursing program. I'm afraid I might be setting myself up for only being able to apply NU and no where else. So far I've only been able to pull up transferable units between NU and SDSU and only a few look like they are transferable... I hope someone see's this!

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