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No worries! Spalding just redid their tuition. The traditional 22 month program is about 48k but the accelerated is just under 40k I think. The campus is in the heart of downtown so there are people who walk through campus too but I've felt pretty safe. They have those blue lights spaced out too and will escort you to your car if you feel uncomfortable. Louisville itself has a lot to do in the city, but I live across the river in Southern Indiana. As for classes, I really don't think you'll have a problem. My cohort has a lot of students from non-science backgrounds. The department just doesn't want the students working more than 20 hours a week. I work part time but only on a couple days each week. It's crazy to think I only have a year left! í ½í¸‚

Hi! Yes I started my program in June. We are almost done with the first session. It is goinging by very fast but it is definitely a do-able program if you manage time. I know there are a few in my cohort that even have young children that seem to be doing okay in the accelerated classes. So far, so good! í ½í±í ¼í¿¼

Okay so I guess I should put in some background. I am 25 years old and already have a BS in Biology. I've been through a four year program, and recognize that opinions are going to vary based on person and experience. I am going through nursing school with a completely open mind (as I did with my first degree) and understand that my experince will play a crucial role in determining where I want to start out. By NO means am I trying to make a decision now about where I want to work, nor based on the experiences anyone shares on this thread. However, for a scholarship program I am applying for, we have to rate our interests now for what we think we will like, in which I ranked OR the highest due to my experience at my current job at an animal hospital. So the purpose of this thread was to compare and contrast different areas of nursing, in hopes of learning more about departments as a whole. I was solely asking for advice to see what advice I would get and compare MY interests with those who are willing to share theirs. I've done my research and think, at least for my goals in nursing, that experience in critical care is, well, critical. But, as previously stated, this could (and honestly probably will) change before next July. Having a science background, I am a HUGE researcher so I will continue doing my research as suggested. But I also want some opinions as well. :) thank you all and happy nursing!

Hi all! I am starting a 13-month ABSN program in two weeks. I just wanted some input from those already in the field. What department do you work in and what are some of the prominent ups and downs? Where would YOU recommend a new nurse starting within the work setting? Thanks, in advance, for your input!

Hey all! Just trying to get a feeler out of anyone else is enrolled in the ABSN program at Spalding University! I know a program just started in May but I'll be starting in June! I'd love to get to know ya!