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I'm in the MNU Fall 2014 cohort looking forward to graduate this August '15, and I can only speak for myself. However, imho, one sour grape cannot speak for over thirty which make it just fine through to the very end. The program is what you make it, and I am definitely glad to be in it. No student has been dropped so far because of grades. If you study, you'll make the grades, and you'll have no problem with anyone. If I have textbooks, class powerpoints, and available tutors to help if need be, I am not the kind to blame anyone but myself for any failure that I would have. If I have any issue with the program, it will definitely be the cost, but all the accelerated programs in the area cost about the same, give or take, so that's not really something i have control over. All in all, I can only say this, be careful who you listen to!

They have 2 cohorts (intakes) per year: Spring and Fall (Check the school's website for more info on this) The program is divided into 6 modules. There's a 1 week break between each module. You get 1 week break for Thanksgiving You get almost a month break for Christmas holiday. Its not as intense as some people have made it sound. But obviously, I am saying so because I take my time to hit the books. It's an accelerated program, 5 days a week, so don't expect it to be slow paced. Some people are working on the weekends, so depending on your motivation level, it's possible to work in between, but then again, this will depend on the individual. I also yearned for this information before I got in, so I hope this helps others in evaluating your options. Good Luck. Disclaimer: Everybody is different, so what works for others might not necessarily work for you.

I was accepted as well, my check has surely been deposited, but I haven't received any correspondence yet.

I received a reply early April and I was accepted for Fall 2014. I did have all mine completed, but in an email question I had sent them earlier when I was applying, they said you could apply while completing the prerequisites.

This is great, so resourceful. Thanks much OP.

For my case it's true. Worked my buns off during my first B.S degree, so much so that I only applied for loans in my senior year. So I only racked about $12,000 in my last year. I was told by my advisors that for my second degree, I don't qualify for any grants (never did anyway during my 1st degree because they thought I made too much as a CMA.) But since I did not exhaust my limit for Federal loans, I have about $12K a year for this ABSN that I just got accepted into. Well that still leaves me like $26K in the hole to afford this 1 yr ABSN. So I'm thinking about private student loans, but I wish more members would recommend where one would apply for such loans. I'm aware about Salli Mae, but I'll be delighted to hear from other members' experiences on these private loans, esp, Where they applied How much they were approved for. Interest rates on those loans

It really depends. This is my experience with both... Hospitals: Paid me more, Never cared if I did overtime. Did 3 twelve hr shifts, and had four days off. More often than not they have better, more state-of-the-art equipment. Patients don't stay long so you always have to update yourself with the changes. Skilled Nursing: More long term residents so u always know what to do i.e easier to develop a routine since your residents stay longer. 8 hr shifts, so mostly I've done five days a week. Smaller work environment, so I bonded faster with the team. Records are less computerized, so lots of flipping files and folders. Remember... This is just my experience, and since there are so many variables involved when comparing various experiences in various facilities, in various states, all this is not set in stone.

If you earn $25 an hour as a Home Health Caregiver, I wonder how much an RN in your area is earning. Do you know?

Oh wow. A Care Assistant with 2 yrs on the job makes $21.37/hr in Saskatchewan, Canada. This has to be an outlier, but again, I think there has to be some factors that elicit such high rates.

When do you think its appropriate to apply for the loans. I mean how far away before you begin your nursing program. And also, if approved, do they give you the money directly or do they forward it to the institution where you are going to study.

I have a friend (black male) who is an LPN and has dread locks. He has had them for the last 6 years, and they are pretty long. When untied, they reach just below his shoulders. Don't get me wrong, he takes really good care of them, they are very neat and shiny. I was having a talk with him over how his locks might have any effect on his future career. He is an RN program currently, finishing in Spring 2015. He hopes to earn his BSN, and go ahead for Nurse Practitioner. So my question is, do you think his locks will have any effect, if any, on his future career as an RN and/or as a Nurse practitioner, and also in his chances of getting hired in any of those roles?

I was too exhausted after a night shift, went to check the mail in the morning just before going home. Saw the mail from the University i had applied to and I didn't really care much, because I didn't really think I had a chance even getting accepted -- Coz I had applied late, some of my pre-requisites were at least 7 yrs old (I had started on pursuing Nursing then changed Careers and graduated with a business degree, and after getting frustrated as a business degree holder finding it impossible to get a job), rekindled my initial passion for Nursing and started reapplying. I said a silent prayer in my car, opened the letter without great hopes, and was really excited to see the words..."Congratulations, on behalf of *** University, I'm glad to inform you..." I didn't even want to read the entire mail. Went home, went to bed and had the best nap I have ever had in my recent years.

Just imagine when you are 60 something, and and you r like, 'oh boy, why was I so worried 20 yrs ago about being so old getting back to school to be a nurse.

Whenever folks of my age are changing careers and are wining thinking its too late in life and they are still not in a stable career, just coz I've read any of such comments in this forum (am a 28 yr male), I wish they would ready your post and realize they have a whole lot of life years (read light years) ahead of them coz if you can have the nerve to do so at 60, why worry and whine at 30, 35 or even 40. Thank you for being a big motivation for me and others. I've been a CNA for like 5 years, freaked out coz of some back issues at 26 (coz we young males always think we are invisible and can lift residents at any unsafe mechanical position). I can only imagine a 60 yr old as a CNA. Much Kudos from a yung un!!!

I am the type that never cooks too much. I mean I love to cook , and do so like two or three times a week. But through nursing school, I think I like the idea of cooking a whole week worth of meals on a day like sunday and packing them neatly in zip lock bags, so I can hopefully save some bit of time for studying throughout the week.

Oh boy, reading through these comments is just too funny.

Thank you TheCommuter for your input. As much as loans stink, it's unfortunate that they are the necessary evil, if at all I am going to advance to greater heights career wise. But before I can settle for them, I am going to try and seek any scholarships that are available for students. These private loans are probably given out based on one's credit rating, is that correct? If that's the case, does your credit determine how much they give you, or the interest rate they charge you, or is it both? Thanks again.

This site has been very instrumental to me for the past one year, especially during my application process for the ABSN for MidAmerica Nazarene. Thank you all in advance. Anywhoo, I got accepted for the Fall 2014 ABSN program at MNU. To say that I am so excited is quite an understatement. My only biggest challenge is the $38,000 cost for the one year. Since am a second degree seeker, cannot qualify for Pell grants, and financial aid will be very minimal. So, For those who have finished the program, how did you afford the program? For those who are undergoing through it currently, how are you afford the costs? And for those just accepted for the upcoming program, how are you going to combat the costs? Just for disclosures, I am a CNA, so am barely making enough just to pay the bills right now.