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I’m actually the opposite of you and wanted to offer my experience. I’ve been in med/onc or peds heme/onc for the last 4 years and this last year once we moved home to CA for my husbands job, got into an outpatient infusion clinic after only working 3 12’s on days and nights. I thought it was going to be the change I needed and spending more time with my family and a better more “normal” feel to life but I am actually going back inpatient on nights on a BMT unit. For me, 3 12s on nights provides me the most time with my family. Yes I work nights but my son and my husband are sleeping so I don’t miss much and I usually do 2 on 1 off in my schedule so that I’m not exhausted after 3 in a row. I felt like in the outpatient setting I wasn’t getting enough “me time” on my off days and 2 days off a week was not worth the normal hours when I could have 4 days off or even a week if I wanted too without using PTO. I felt like I could also do more for my family with my days off rather than being exhausted from a busy week at the clinic (which turned out to be every week). I feel like in the inpatient setting it’s easier for me to separate from my work life and come home to be a mom and a wife. But again, that’s my experience. I learned a lot outpatient about chemo but I don’t believe you are less of a nurse or less qualified because you don’t give different chemos or only give certain kinds. Ultimately, it’s the choice that best fits your life and what you feel is a good work life balance. For me, nights is a fair trade to get alone time and rest and I also feel I can balance time with my family as well as pursuing my masters. I hope this helps but ultimately no matter what, even if this isn’t the right choice, you can always go back to inpatient because your knowledge and experience is always highly sought after! Good luck!

Yes, register for the classes that are listed under semester 1. :)

They should be able to help you get your ID card but you go through the APU website. Uniforms are special ordered through Dove and they should provide a link for that in orientation. As far as loans and scholarships, the financial aid department will go over options with you of how to apply for certain things. Make sure you fill out your fasfa as well! Don’t worry. They don’t leave you hanging. ?

Its usually about 30 students per cohort.

Can anyone share what other locations they are offering for the 2+2 program? I have a friend looking for options for BSN programs and I'd love to share this info with her. If you guys have any questions about the program feel free to message me! I graduated from the 2+2 program in 2015 with cohort 10! Good luck guys! You won't regret choosing to go with APU.

Hey everyone! Congrats! I'm from cohort 10 and graduated July of 2015 so if anyone has any questions about the program or needs help feel free to reach out. ? Good luck and enjoy the ride! The HD campus and staff are all AMAZING!

Hi all, Thanks for taking the time to read this if you've stumbled upon it. I am torn between two different facets of nursing with no idea which was I should go. I have two distinct passions, leadership (CNO wanting to change healthcare and bring value and appreciation back to nurses and redirecting the hospital mission to focus on the patient and truly focus as many parts of a hospital I.e budget, policy development et) and teaching, I love the idea of teaching new young nurses and orienting new hires to the world of nursing. Opposite of this I have a desire to work in research. I work in oncology right now and I LOVE IT. I love pediatric oncology but I am currently in adults due to the difficulty of finding a job in pediatrics where I am. Specific to pediatrics, the national budget for cancer research only gives 4% of funds to pediatric research and I want to work to change that by bringing more funds to pediatric oncology research while also helping develop and "update" the treatments that are available for pediatric cancers. So this is where my struggle lies, do I go the leadership/teaching route? I could work as a supervisor on an oncology unit and try to reform the patient experience on a specific unit for oncology patients. I could even teach oncology at a local college and teach new nurses all about oncology and bring attention to pediatric oncology that way. Or do I go the more research route and be part of a clinical research team in a research nurse role? I know I want it to be oncology specific, whether its on the unit, in leadership or research but I just don't know where to start or where to go. I'm more than willing o give more background because obviously this is just a 30,000 ft overview of my situation. I appreciate any advice at this point. I know ultimately its my choice but I'm wondering what I'm missing or things I'm not thinking about. I'd love any experiences from anyone in either role. Thanks for your time!

I believe that the average GPA for entry is 3.5 but they do take lower GPAs on a case by case basis. I’m not sure what you are asking in the second part of your question? Is it regarding prerequisite classes specifically the sciences?

The first semester I believe it is 4 days a week plus a clinical day. As the semesters move forward it fluctuates how many days a week you are on campus. Clinicals are all day one day a week and that day varies based on where your clinicals are. Your final semester you begin working as many days as you can in a week with your preceptor one order to complete the needed hours for graduation.

Depending on how much things have changed I believe the best option is to buy the "package" offered by APU. You could look for each individual book and some people from prior cohorts may be willing to sell theirs to you but the main reason to buy the package is because those are the most up to date editions of the books you need. You couldn't get away with a 3rd edition if the course calls for a 4th edition. You will use these first semester books ALL throughout the program so there is that benefit and you do get your moneys worth. You do have the option to buy them outside of APU if you can find the correct edition for a cheaper price.

You’re welcome! I was very satisfied with the program and felt prepared to start a career in nursing. There are requirements of the main university that are considered “religious” classes. I had one girl in my class who was not a believer and she still graduated and went on to pass her boards and works as a nurse. They don’t judge you if you don’t believe in God but was you to respect the school and the classes. You would treat the Bible classes just like you would any other course. The rotations were great! In the beginning the hospitals are close but as the semesters go on you are commuting quite far and there were mornings we would leave by 0430 or 0500 to get to clinical on time. Looking back it’s all worth it. ?

Enjoy the process, ask for help when you need it not when you’re drowning, and know every single professor is on your side and want you to thrive and succeed! It’s an amazing program and you are going to get an amazing foundation for your nursing career! ?

There are no silly questions ? you only wear scrubs to clinical. Rarely you’ll wear them to class but if you do it’s for clinical competency tests. As far as shoes go they just have to be white. Preferably water/fluid resistant. They must be closed toed and have backs so no crocs.

Hey guys! I'm from cohort 10 from the HD campus. If you have any questions about the program feel free to reach out. ?

Hello all! I am a graduate of the 2+2 Program from the Fall 2013 (start date) cohort. I'm here if you guys have any questions about the program and or what to expect! :) GOOD LUCK!