Laurensbyrd

Hi! Congrats :) to answer your question... yes! I am actually in block 10.1 right now (Adult Health II Clinical) and I have felt incredibly competent. The didactic portion is a lot and can be overwhelming but if you stay on top of it you will be successful.

@_nursebee The program has gone very well! I really feel like I'm learning how to be a great nurse and I have only had amazing feedback in clinical. Statistically, Roseman students do very well on the NCLEX and I believe that's because we are taught how to answer NCLEX-style questions from day 1. Utah is very beautiful this time of year. I am originally from the southeast (South Carolina) so it has been an adjustment but I enjoy it here. After having visited Vegas a few weeks ago, I will say I much prefer Utah. Haha! As far as the campuses go, I know the South Jordan (Utah) campus is much smaller than the Henderson (Vegas) campus. There are obviously pros/cons to each. I have only heard good things in clinical about how Roseman students are perceived and Roseman has a fantastic reputation in the valley surrounding SLC. I feel confident that I will be able to secure a great job following graduation/my passing the NCLEX.

While I know it may seem kind of weird, I personally know people who have graduated from Roseman's nursing program and are being accepted into NP programs. I know one guy who has accepted into a CRNA program. While the pass/no pass system is weird, Roseman is doing all that it can to ensure students are being given fair shots at opportunities for career and education advancement.

Hi! I was you a year and a half ago. I earned bachelors of science in Psychology from Clemson University and went on to work in the HR department at a regional bank. I was really good at my job but the "business" aspect just was NOT for me. I always dreamed of working in the healthcare industry but had reservations due to the amount of debt to be accrued along with the level of competitiveness involved. When we found out my husband was being stationed in Utah, I decided to "go for it" and apply to an accelerated second-degree BSN program. It was the best decision I've ever made. Nursing is truly my passion and my reasoning is solidified every single day. I am gifted in math and the sciences; however, I do not think that is required if you truly have an interest in the subject and WANT to learn. Nursing is much more than anatomy and physiology. Now that I am in my nursing courses, we learn how to handle situations as a nurse - I have been thoroughly surprised by how little "science" is explicitly involved. A decent background and understanding of the human body is necessary, but many things will be learned and reinforced during your program. That being said: I think you should do it. You will likely need prerequisites to be accepted into a nursing program - those will be your math and science courses. They will be challenging (they are for everyone, even those of us that really like and do well with the material) but they are not impossible. As a second-degree student you will be better prepared to take on these courses (in my experience). It's really amazing what a few years away from school do for our study habits.

Hi! I'm a current student in the ABSN program in South Jordan, Utah. I began in October 2016 and will graduate in February 2018. If anyone has any questions about admission requirements/process, the University in general, the program, the curriculum, etc. I would be more than happy to answer. :)

I have quickly learned that "prestige" means little-to-nothing in the real world of nursing and obtaining jobs in the field. Many nurses I encounter in my clinicals have attended schools that have zero reputation and they're fabulous! I have BS in Psychology from a top 25 public University and I am earning my BSN from a NFP school that even people in the area know nothing about. I don't expect that the reputation of the institution(s) I've attended will get me a job or benefit me in any way. I'm prepared to humble myself, get dirty, and learn and grow as a student nurse so that I will be able to obtain a job on my own merit.

I second going the CNA route! Many of my classmates have their CNA and have worked as CNAs in various facilities. They are much more comfortable interacting with patients and easily acclimate to various clinical settings. The demand for CNAs is high, the programs are typically short, and you can gain some profitable experience. I wish I had gotten my CNA instead of working in a non-healthcare field prior to applying to nursing school.

I attend an accelerated BSN program with a minimum GPA requirement of 2.8; however, the applicant must have a 3.0+ in "prerequisite" courses. I would say find a program that is likely to accept your current GPA. And, yes, definitely get some volunteer work in a healthcare setting. A CNA would probably be even better!