LTNurse

Hi, I applied in February and just heard that I was accepted a couple of weeks ago.

I woud like to hear from current and former students as well. I'm starting in the fall and wanted to know what to expect and what others thought of the program.

Go for it. That's what I plan on doing as well. I applied for an MSN for thie fall of 2008 and was considering applying to a BSN entry DNP but I didn't want to wait 4 years before I could star as a NP so I decided to go for the MSN and then go to the DNP right after I finish the MSN. I feel that the DNP is here to stay; there several around the country already and even more schools starting it in the future. I'm really happy they developed this degree. I'm definitely getting one and I'm very excited about it.

University of Wyoming is great and very affordable. I'm graduating from their RB-BSN program in a week. I've had a great time there and highly recommend it.

I don't understand the big issue about the DNP because it's the best thing I have heard in years which will add further credibility to the profession. DNP's aren't and will never be MD's but I do feel that for a profession such as NP it's important to have a Doctors degree. Many other professions such as Pharmacy adopted the Doctors degree as a requirement and it wasn't a big deal. Why does it have to be a problem for NP's? I eventually hope to get a DNP and I feel very proud to be a part of such a pioneering initiative. I read a comment at another site that DNP isn't a four year degree and it isn't if a person already has a MSN because they take it into account the years spent to complete the MSN but if starting out with a BSN it's in fact a four year degree just like medical students who go to school for four years after their BS. I'm not comparing NP's to MD's; I'm just trying to validate the degree. There will always be people who don't agree with this degree or many other things, for example I just recently heard an MD at the break room saying that DO's get to do too much and they shouldn't because they weren't MD's. Isn't this absurd? As far as I know DO's are physicians just like MD's (again I'm not comparing MD's and DO's to NP's; I'm just trying to make a point that there are always people who will disagree). Anyways I hope you get my point.

All tests are online and timed including Patho. Some classes have no tests just lots and lots of papers.

I'm in the Program and I graduate in May. I have enjoyed it so far; I've had to write lots of papers but it has been doable. Instructors are great and the cost is also excellent.

Hi Guys, I'm also a military wife and I'm here to tell you that if you want this degree bad enough it can be done :-) I graduated from Chamberlain in May 06 when it was still Deaconess College of Nursing and I did the entire program from Germany because that's where we are stationed. Yes it was expensive, clinical placement was a pain and I had to fly to St. Louis each semester and pay for it out of pocket, but now I'm a licensed RN and am working on my BSN at the University of Wyoming. The funny thing was that I was so used to going to St. Louis for validations and taking the ATI that when it was time for the NCLEX I went back there as well to take it and it worked for me :-) I'm so happy I did it because it was my only option and if I was starting now I would go the same route again. Good luck to you guys and stay strong! LTNurse

you should try Suzanne's review method. Check the NCLEX forum for more information ok! I did it and it worked for me! LTNurse

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! I also did Suzanne's plan and passed last month!!! LTNurse

I heard that New York won't accept Chamberlain for initial licensure because they won’t allow you to have clinical there but they will give you a license after you get one from another State. I’m not from New York and I heard that from another person so you should double check. LTNurse

Hi, Yes, I have a SS# and I'm assuming you took your NCLEX for Cali; mine was for Hawaii so is somewhat different. I really don't know much about the process in california but as I have been reading on this borad it can take a while to get results from california. Hang in there and I'm sure you'll be ok! LTNurse

thank you everyone! i'm still in shock; i keep looking at that letter to make sure it says did pass and i feel so happy each time i read it!!!!! ltnurse

I got it via mail; took the test on the 23rd and got the results on Sat. the 07th!

The only thing I can tell you is do Suzanne's plan, it really works. It worked for me and I know it can work for you too if you put forth the effort, but above all start studying in English!!!! In regards to age it doesn't matter because it's never too late. I had people in my graduation class that were 47 years old, keep trying and don't give up, you'll make it in the right time. Happy studying and take care, LTNurse