NurseCMY

A rough estimate 40-50k. There's a few extras along the way to pay for but tuition and books should run you that.

I got the max aid. I graduated and passed the nclex. I paid out of pocket for awhile, bought/rented my own books just to save money. Some of the books you use throughout the program and are worth buying. I can say I have a loooot in debt to pay off like 30k in loans. It's a rigorous program, literally hell, but depending on your instructors it can go really well. Study hard, don't slack, and try to keep up with self care.

It was mostly how hungry you were. I had a decent gpa 3.0 I think? My sciences were As except for chemistry And microbiology lab which I got a C. I think just work hard and you can do it! I also suggest go with whatever program accepts you and has an earlier start date so you can get out there!

Professor are super helpful. Lots of power points and study guides outline before exams that you help you focus on study areas. In terms of classes, my first semester was 16weeks with 6 classes which staggered so some started/ended before others and 1 clinical day. Second is 4 classes 2 clinical days. Third is 3 classes 2 clinical days which switch between OB and PEDS. Last 3 classes 2 clinical days. It is do-able but very intensive. They use ATI testing with proctured exams and dosage calculation exams.

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It was pretty nuts! You can't work and if you do manage to it's maybe like 1-2 days a week. (And you're dying because you're exhausted) Quizzes and Exams every week, as well as skills check offs throughout. The clinical are chosen for you with times and dates. Mine were all day time Friday, Saturday, Monday. Starts with One clinical a week and moves to two in the later semesters. We get clinical assignments and a patient or patients were directly assigned care for. I recommend it because now I've graudated it's my BSN, but there was a lot of issues with how the school is set up. I honestly recommend it, but make sure financially you can afford it. You need a strong support system because it is rough. Professor qualit varies, I had a handful of amazing Professor, and the rest kind of just got by. Good Luck!

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Hey! Just wondering if anyone else is attending the FTL Keiser campus for this program? I just went through the interview and application process. They were great at explaining everything, and very thorough. I will be transferring most of my pre-reqs. I only have to re-take Chemistry (got a C), Microbiology (got a C in the lab/ B in the lecture), and MAC 1105. I will be taking these now, and then moving onto the actual clinical/foundation portion in January. I think it is a fairly new program, but your BSN in 16months was something I couldn't pass up! The director told me it will be crazy, but I am so ready!