Nightingale BSN - Summer 2022

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  1. Just wondering if anyone is enrolled in the above program?
  2. Are you an LVN?
  3. How excited are you?
4 hours ago, ggl1994 said:

Hi! Currently looking to enroll August 2022. Since it’s a fairly new program I’ve had trouble finding information on clinicals from students who live in California! I’ve heard different things when it comes to length of clinics, from 5-10 days and 2-3 weeks! 

I live in California and am in the remote program. I'm only in my second semester though and the first in which I have clinicals. 

Your clinical site will be assigned randomly, you don't get any preference on what location you receive so be prepared to go anywhere in the country. For this semester, I will have 4 days of clinical in Reno, NV, Monday-Thursday. The remainder of the semester is completely online. 

The 2-3 weeks you're hearing about is in your preceptorship, which is your last semester. 

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2 hours ago, APmedics said:

I live in California and am in the remote program. I'm only in my second semester though and the first in which I have clinicals. 

Your clinical site will be assigned randomly, you don't get any preference on what location you receive so be prepared to go anywhere in the country. For this semester, I will have 4 days of clinical in Reno, NV, Monday-Thursday. The remainder of the semester is completely online. 

The 2-3 weeks you're hearing about is in your preceptorship, which is your last semester. 

Thank you so much!! I appreciate you answering. How do you like the program so far? 

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19 minutes ago, ggl1994 said:

Thank you so much!! I appreciate you answering. How do you like the program so far? 

It's not bad. It is almost 100% self-directed learning so know that. We do have weekly webinars for classes that are an hour long, but we don't have lectures like a traditional school does. A majority of your learning will come from an online learning platform called Sherpath. The program works for me since it allows me to continue working while pursuing my degree. 

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9 hours ago, APmedics said:

It's not bad. It is almost 100% self-directed learning so know that. We do have weekly webinars for classes that are an hour long, but we don't have lectures like a traditional school does. A majority of your learning will come from an online learning platform called Sherpath. The program works for me since it allows me to continue working while pursuing my degree. 

Got it. I’m the same, Want to continue working while going to school. Did you transfer any/all GE’s to nightingale? I’m trying to figure out what my length of time at nightingale will look like with 90% of GE’s transferring as well as LVN credit & (hopefully) testing out of the 14 credits they let you test for. Hoping to be here for the least amount of time possible haha

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17 minutes ago, ggl1994 said:

Got it. I’m the same, Want to continue working while going to school. Did you transfer any/all GE’s to nightingale? I’m trying to figure out what my length of time at nightingale will look like with 90% of GE’s transferring as well as LVN credit & (hopefully) testing out of the 14 credits they let you test for. Hoping to be here for the least amount of time possible haha

I've heard if you transfer in everything the shortest can be 20 months. 

I'm not an LVN, but I have a prior bachelor's degree. They allowed me to transfer all of my general education units, the only thing I had to take was a 3 credit technical writing course. Join the facebook group "We Love Nightingale" you will see a lot of information there from prospective students and current, they also have some staff that answer some questions there. 

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On 3/2/2022 at 7:22 PM, APmedics said:

I live in California and am in the remote program. I'm only in my second semester though and the first in which I have clinicals. 

Your clinical site will be assigned randomly, you don't get any preference on what location you receive so be prepared to go anywhere in the country. For this semester, I will have 4 days of clinical in Reno, NV, Monday-Thursday. The remainder of the semester is completely online. 

The 2-3 weeks you're hearing about is in your preceptorship, which is your last semester. 

oh wow reno! I wish to get that, its not too far from the bay area

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1 hour ago, baayRN said:

oh wow reno! I wish to get that, its not too far from the bay area

I don't think there is any particular reasoning behind the sites they assign you. There are some who live closer to Reno than me and they got other states/cities. 

If you do end up enrolling, I'd suggest getting a travel credit card. Don't create additional spending just for the sake of getting the points, but it'll help a lot with travel expenses. The sign up bonus points I got from a card covered my travel and hotel. 

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26 minutes ago, APmedics said:

I don't think there is any particular reasoning behind the sites they assign you. There are some who live closer to Reno than me and they got other states/cities. 

If you do end up enrolling, I'd suggest getting a travel credit card. Don't create additional spending just for the sake of getting the points, but it'll help a lot with travel expenses. The sign up bonus points I got from a card covered my travel and hotel. 

hi, travel credit card? 

is that different from a regular credit card?

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5 minutes ago, baayRN said:

hi, travel credit card? 

is that different from a regular credit card?

Credit cards that offer travel rewards points. 

American Express Platinum / Gold

Chase Credit Cards

Hotel credit cards or Airline Credit Cards. You can see the offers these cards have and if they'll be beneficial to you. They usually have some sort of minimum spend that you have to put on the card, for example $3000 within 3 months and receive 100,000 miles. Something to that effect. But again, be responsible with your credit and only use it as you would cash. Don't maintain a balance. 

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7 minutes ago, APmedics said:

Credit cards that offer travel rewards points. 

American Express Platinum / Gold

Chase Credit Cards

Hotel credit cards or Airline Credit Cards. You can see the offers these cards have and if they'll be beneficial to you. They usually have some sort of minimum spend that you have to put on the card, for example $3000 within 3 months and receive 100,000 miles. Something to that effect. But again, be responsible with your credit and only use it as you would cash. Don't maintain a balance. 

oh! those LOL, I thought it was some special credit card hahah

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Hello,

I am also starting in Summer 2022.  I am also in California. I was wondering has anyone purchased the HESI app to study for testing?  I am a current LVN and was given the option to test out on 2 classes.  Does the school provide study material for testing out?  Also, I have not taken the entrance exam.  Any tips on how to prepare?  Thank you and best of luck to all.

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37 minutes ago, Nydia Diaz said:

Hello,

I am also starting in Summer 2022.  I am also in California. I was wondering has anyone purchased the HESI app to study for testing?  I am a current LVN and was given the option to test out on 2 classes.  Does the school provide study material for testing out?  Also, I have not taken the entrance exam.  Any tips on how to prepare?  Thank you and best of luck to all.

Not sure if they provide material to test out. I just took the HESI for dosage calculation. It wasn’t bad, what’s the minimum score they’re requiring to test out? I used “your best grade” but it is kind of pricey.

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