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It’s regionally accredited, which is the better than nationally accredited. GCU is a reputable school and has one of the best nursing programs in AZ. This ABSN program is new, but their regular BSN is great.

Is the ASN a hybrid program (all online minus lab/clinics) or a traditional program(actually getting lectures)?

Hey guys! What cohort are you guys in? BOS A or BOS B?

Hi everyone! So I know HLC ACNE and CCNE accreditation is best, but what about ABHES and CCNE accreditation together? I’m looking into transferring nursing schools, but I’d be going from HLC/CCNE to ABHES/CCNE. I can still take the NCLEX, but what is the main difference between HLC and ABHES? Will that cause any other issues down the line besides not being able to attend a masters program of my choice? Does it just come down to what my long-term, future goals are? Thank you!

hi! how did your ABSN program go? I start this January, so I wanted to know how your personal experience went!!

Hi! It does not matter what school you get your BSN in. NCLEX is a license, and can be taken anywhere, as long as you choose where you want your license to be in. You can also get it transferred later down the line for a fee. There are many other accelerated BSN programs. If you don't want to travel as far, I am currently in the ABSN program at Grand Canyon University. I am considering getting my license in California, but I know of many people that have attended GCU who got their license in California, Hawaii, and many other non-compact states.

Is it really still bad? I heard things were doing a lot better. Are you switching to Tucson?

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No I’m not looking for roommates. We can create our own facebook group and let others join if you want!

It’s different from the Phoenix location and Tucson location. The Tucson location requires 60 credits but the Phoenix location requires a non-nursing bachelors degree.

The traditional nursing program is very competitive! But the post-bachelors is different because as long as you meet the requirements & checklist, you can be conditionally accepted. 3.0 overall GPA 3.25 prereq GPA HESI: 70 or 80 A & P, with 80 for math, reading, grammar, etc. So as long as your average is over 85, you’re good! In the traditional nursing program, you would need a 90+ average HESI, and a 3.76+ prereq GPA to be considered “competitive”; however, the post bachelors program is different because it’s “self-directed”, which means the curriculum/foundation of nursing is self-taught, & the clinicals, lab, simulations are on the campus. It depends on what you’re wanting in a nursing program! I am choosing GCU because I am graduating with my first degree from them. I wanted to stick with GCU due to being regionally accredited, somewhat affordable in comparison to others, & non-profit.

Yes, patho is required for a pre req! And no letters of recommendation.

The prerequisites need to be a 3.25, but your overall GPA needs to be 3.0! I start this January 2021 at the Phoenix location. I have been fully accepted. Are you also planning on attending the Phoenix location?

Is there anyone starting Spring 2021 at the Phoenix location? Maybe we can all join a groupchat!

You learn the foundation of nursing by yourself. It’s all online with the exception of in-person lab, simulations, & clinicals. It’s a self-directed program. I would prefer not to have a nursing program like this, but GCU is non-profit, has a good reputation compared to other nursing schools, & is regionally accredited (which is important depending on your future goals).