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@channo92 Hey I am also going to school in Utah and am flying into PDX for Legacy interviews in a month. I was wondering if you could give me some information on how the first in person interviews went and any advice you might have.

Hey everyone! I just landed my first in-person interview for Legacy's New Grad RN program. The interview process sounds unlike anything I've come across before. Has anyone been through their "job fair like booths" interview style? Any advice or information is appreciated.

Hey everyone! I just scheduled my first in person interview with Legacy. Can anyone give me an idea of how the interview process works with the "job fair like booths"? Any tips or advice is appreciated.

No problem let me know if you have more questions

It is 100% NOT possible to commute. There are people that are working during the program but mostly PRN or weekend work. The clinical schedule is not flexible. You are expected to be available days, nights and weekends every day for that time period. I moved to Utah from Oregon and am doing a long distance relationship with my husband during the program. There is a lot more downtime than I expected. I have been traveling back home about once every 2-3 weeks, but you do need to move. The clinical portion is 3 12 hour shifts a week. The schedule for clinical come out 2 weeks before the Block starts. Along with physically being in clinical for the 36 hours a week there are papers (care plans) and other work you have to do.

Yes it is guided learning. I had taken a few online classes before this program and it isn't much different from that. I'm in block 5 right now (Adult Health 1). To give you an idea on how this block is structured... there are 2 main parts to the class (lab and didactic). There are 13 modules (usually one a day, some are 2 day lessons), we have discussion questions and posts due for each module (some individual some group work), a midterm (assessment 1), reading assignments, quizzes over videos we watch, and our final assessment. The lab portion of the class includes 5 mandatory lab days where we learn how to insert IVs, NGs, and pass medication. We will be doing a simulation day with a lifelike maniquin. We tape ourselves doing each of these skills and the professors watch them and grade them the same day. I hope that answers some of your questions. If you are on the fence about applying or just nervous about the program. I was in your same position just a few months ago. Choosing ABSN through Roseman was the best choice I could have made. The assessment process is way different from most schools and took a bit to get use to. They really do want you to master the information instead of just cramming it into your brain for short term memory recall. You have to get a 90% on every exam to pass. This seems scary until you learn how they set you up for success. If you do not pass the first attempt on the assessment you have another chance to retake a similar exam after studying what you missed for a few days. Even if you don't pass the second exam (which doesn't happen often) there are other chances to get though the course. The extra chances are called Remediation days. Remediation is not looked at as a bad thing, but actually a good chance to show the professors how much you did learn and where you still need to grow as a future nurse. We are also assigned mentors from a cohort a year ahead of us that help answer questions and guide you through all the material.

The instructors have recorded a lecture that goes along with power point slides for most of the classes thus far. The blocks that do not have recorded lectures have A LOT of reading assignments and webinar review sessions. Yes the work is done off campus and mostly "online" but the professors are VERY available for extra guidance.

I am currently a student in the ABSN program at Roseman. The online didactic program is very doable as long as you are disciplined and can keep to a schedule. I would recommend the program and actually love the class layout.