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Thank you all for your feedback. I have regrouped, taken a week off and am ready to hit the books again. All of the questions that I can remember I have researched and I got them right, so it is apparently the information that I felt comfortable with that messed me up. Maybe I mis-read the questions, or didn't understand the materials as well as I thought I did. Regardless, I am using ATI, Uworld and the NLCEX review from simplenursing.com. I will slow down and take more time to read and analyze each question this time. I have a job that I have already accepted, so passing on the second try is NOT an option. To those of you in the same boat with me.....WE'VE GO THIS! We didn't make it this far to stumble any longer.

It was actually 1 hour and 45 minutes. I am in Georgia.

Finally ready to talk about it.... So I took the NCLEX-RN on 7/26/15, exactly 30 days post graduation. I finished in about one hour and 45 minutes with 83 questions; total bomb!. I had about 8 SATA, about 5 math questions, and about 7 medications. I was very relaxed while taking the test and felt that my answers were spot on, with the exception of five questions that I was completely clueless about. Closing with 83 questions I was perplexed as to which way things went. I did the PVT trick after 24-hours and did not get the good pop-up. My heart dropped, but I was still hopeful. After 48-hours of absolute misery.....quick results - Failed! In all of the ATI tests I scored well over the 65% required subsection score. On the predictors I scored 97% on the first and 96% on the second. I earned my green light, and in the week leading up to the test I did about 350-400 questions from ATI and Hurst. I truly felt prepared. I will re-test in September, as close as possible to the 45-day mark. I am here to share my story along with the others, for encouragement and for guidance on how to ensure I pass on the second round. After all, we are all in this together right? Ready. Set. Go.

I am sorry that you feel this way, dekoocRRT. I am a recent graduate of Chamberlain - Atlanta and this was not my experience by any means. Don't get me wrong, Chamberlain has its issues, just as any college campus does. During my two years of classes at Chamberlain I never witnessed anything but professional conduct from the professors. Not only were they good teachers, they cared about me personally and because of that I have made some lifelong friendships. What I did see first hand during my time there was a number of students who bashed the program and fought the system because they were held to a higher standard than they may have experienced in the past. I saw students gang up on professors because the teaching style did not meet their preference. Unfortunately, because this is a small campus than your typical college campus everyone is in everyone's business. To anyone considering Chamberlain - Atlanta, don't be afraid - DO IT! It was the best professional decision that I have ever made. Is it tough? Yes. Are there days when you want to give up? Yes. Is there days when things just simply don't go your way? Yes. However, as an alumni of this great campus I can say with peace of mind that I am an EXTRAORDINARY nurse because of this school and the people who contributed to my education there.

I am about to lose my freaking mind! I took the NCLEX yesterday and am dying to get my results. The proverbial blue screen appeared after I answered question #83 in 1 hour and 45 minutes. I will get quick results tomorrow as soon as they are available, but I am not looking forward to the results. The test seemed way easier than I ever expected it too. I do know that I missed one of six med calc questions, and a very simple basic question about ambulation with an adaptive device. I am SO afraid that the questions stayed in the easier levels because I was doing so poorly. If you have not taken the NCLEX yet here is two pieces of advice. 1) Do not take the test on a Friday. Results that might normally be available during the week when employees of the board of nursing are available will be delayed and drive you nuts waiting for them. 2) Plan a 2 or 3 day trip immediately afterwards. Find something to do to keep your mind occupied. This has been the worst 32 hours of my life. I can't sleep, I can't eat, I am on edge. Tomorrow's quick results can not become available soon enough!

As someone who has a hairy chest, that I do keep neatly trimmed, I say cover it. I think that it is a more professional look if it is covered up. When I put on my uniform I pride myself on looking as clean, neat and tidy as possible.

I am a senior at Chamberlain College of Nursing and just a couple of months from graduation. This school has been amazing. As with any school or program, there are bumps and bruises along the way, but I would not trade my experience for anything. We have ran in to students from other local schools during clinicals and I believe that the Chamberlain students are just as well prepared on their base knowledge, and heads above the other school as far as our clinical skills. Best of luck to you all as you start your journey. Remember to be patient with the process, and to make friendships that will last a lifetime.

rhnurse3: There are some classes that do require group projects. A couple that I can think of off the top of my head are maternity, community health, evidenced based practice, and health information. There are others, but those are the ones that come to mind right away.

ajohnson8282: Here is a link to the cost worksheet for Chamberlain College of Nursing. I hope it helps. Please call the school directly to get an estimate if you are still not clear about the cost. As a current student that is four months from graduation I will say that the program and its flexibility are worth every penny. http://www.chamberlain.edu/docs/default-source/financial-aid/tuition-and-expenses_2014_2015.pdf?sfvrsn=8

As a current, almost graduate RN, student of Chamberlain I believe that the graduation rate has to do with the admissions processes. Chamberlain pretty much has an open admission process. If you can meet their minimum requirements to enter the program chances are 99% that you will get admitted to the program. With that being said, this accelerated 3-year BSN prgram is fast paced and requires dedication, organization and determination. While many students are admitted into the program, many of them lack these three things. They expect the program to be easy and put in little effort. Therefore they flunk out of the program. As far as the schools for-profit status, I can agree that they are focused on the money. Thus, the number of admissions that they do in a year. However, I will disagree with some of the comments that they are only worried about the money. The teachers are the ones that teach the classes, not the organization. The teachers have truly all about the success of each student, but there are simply some students that don't do their fair share, expect a free ride, or simply can't handle the pace of the program. If you have read this entire thread you will notice that the majority of those that did not like the program either failed out of the programs, failed classes which resulted in their delayed graduation, or only focus on the for-profit status. This has been one of the best school experiences that I have every had, and I look forward to my upcoming graduation date. I hope that this information is helpful to those that are still on the fence.

Collaborative is NR-446 and Capstone is NR-450. These are the last two classes that you will take as part of the program. In both of these classes you will have class for three hours one day a week. Additionally you will have 96-hours of clinical hours that must be completed per session. The clinical coordinators at your school will assign you to a RN preceptor at a local provider and you will work with that nurse for the session. You are basically acting as the nurse with oversight from your preceptor. In the capstone class you will take the exit exam for the school too. You have to pass the exit exam to graduate from the program. Here are the descriptions for each class from the student hand book: Collaborative: This course is designed to expand the scope of the nursing practice for senior nursing students. Course and clinical activities provided to traditional students focus on leadership and management aspects of the professional nurse. Clinicals are scheduled with selected nurse preceptors in acute-care settings. The emphasis is on the role of the nurse in providing nursing care within the healthcare setting. Capstone: This is a synthesis course and requires senior students to demonstrate mastery of skills learned in liberal arts and sciences as well as nursing courses. Special emphasis is placed on the implementation of change in response to identification of needs/problems in selected healthcare settings. The major assignment is an evidence-based project that grows out of the student’s interest in specific patient populations, professional nursing roles and/or healthcare settings. Again, this is not something you need to worry about until you are at the end of the program and getting ready for graduation.

Munasaid: I have really enjoyed the program at Chamberlain College of Nursing - Atlanta. There are some sessions that have been more challenging than others, but overall it has been a great experience. We had a class that graduated in June. All of them passed the NCLEX on the 1st try and most of them have already landed jobs. I know a couple are working in ICUs and one is in mother/delivery. I will graduate in June 2015. After this session I will only have three more classes to go. Please let me know if there are any other specific questions that I can answer for you.

zee_chary: I know of many students that have been in your similar situation. If you feel that you can not get the 96% on #3 & #4, then it sounds to me like you need to drop the class. Remember also that the lab is only to supplement what is taught in the classroom. I would venture to bet that your lecture teacher is the person responsible for creating the test, and she is covering the test with her lab class. Something I have done in a similar situation in the past was to have a classmate record the lab (or lecture) for the other teacher. That way you can hear the materials as they are presented. If you stay in the class and fail, your GPA takes a significant hit, you have one strike against you, and you have to repeat the class. If you drop the class prior to the last possible drop date, your GPA takes no hit, you don't have a strike against you and you repeat the class. Based on these two scenarios you should be able to make an individualized decision. Good luck to you!

PryingNini: It really does depend on how many classes you have left and what they are. Chamberlain does not allow you to load more than one clinical rotation at a time. You can add on ancillary classes, i.e., nutrition, Into to nursing etc, but you can not exceed 12 credit hours in 16 weeks. this is because of financial aid reasons. It would be best for you to go in and speak with an adviser and create a curriculum plan. With all of that being said, the entire BSN program only takes three years. So, I would think that you would definitely be able to graduate by the time you turn 22. Good luck!

The clicker is used to test review in class. If you are taking the class online you will not need it. Also, if you do purchase one, make sure that it is the I-clicker II (two).