I would like to hear from students of this program, do you recommend it? I can't imagine doing the didactic portion of a Nursing program online and then coming to campus/clinical sites for the rest of the program. Are students graduating from this program confident of their nursing skills and then going on to successfully pass the NCLEX?
I talked to the admissions office at Roseman and they said that the program was regionally accredited. I also found out that this program is a COHORT, so I suppose the program is sort of experimental.
I would love to hear from current or graduated students of this program.
A admissions counselor would be the best person to talk to about what scores they look for on the TEAS test. Personally I don't remember my score (I took it twice)but I did use the ATI practice test book to study. Make sure you use the practice tests that they give you and time yourself when you take them. Or acting time management on the test is very important. Hope this post helps
I'm looking at the curriculum and I just want to clarify the blocks. Where it says "lab component" on certain blocks, this is when you have to attend on-campus and/or also clinical rotations, correct? I live in CA and plan on attending here for the ABSN program and thinking of commuting by plane on the days that I have an on-campus/clinical rotation days. I am not planning on living in the area. Can anyone tell me how the rotations work or at which block does it start? How many clinical days per week? Also, are the classes from this school transferrable to any universities like CalState or UC campuses in CA? Thanks.
a friend of mine is in the last 1/3 of the ABSN. its definitely a "learn on your own" program as far as curriculum goes. The prerecorded lectures are strictly audio and provide little in comparison to the assigned textbook readings. if you are motivated, disciplined, and can dedicate %100 percent to the program then the ABSN is fair. but remember it's accelerated unlike any bachelors you have ever experienced.
Cons:
cost (do not buy the books, older editions are easily found online for free and are the same as new editions)
your time is not respected, the communication between staff/professors isn't dependable
last minute announcements and changes to the clinical schedules are made all the time and you are expected to be on call 24/7
do not plan on leaving town during any clinical rotations
unnecessary stress (especially passing with a 90% on tests) but every nursing program has their own issues/drama
Pros:
in the first half of the program when you pass a final, you will have a free week here and there, allowing work or travel
also in the initial blocks, you are only required to be on campus for midterms and finals, thus allowing learning to be done at your convenience
the faulty are there to help you, you just have make an effort to reach out to them, they aren't babysitters
Roseman graduates are respected and sought after for positions immediately upon graduating in las vegas, they heave a great reputation
the 90% passing requirement will prepare you and set the bar high for any future education
my friend recommends this program if you are ready to commit yourself %100 (at least in the later blocks) to the program. the emotional highs and lows are nothing like you've ever experienced, but you'll be an RN BSN in less than a year and half with a job waiting for you.
Hello everyone! Just wanted to post on here because many people have asked about attending nursing school in Nevada (specifically Roseman ABSN) and being able to work in California. I just graduated from Roseman's ABSN program this past June 2016, got my first job in Whittier, CA in a hospital, and passed my NCLEX first try. So YES, it is possible to get through this program and be successful!
I personally had absolutely no issues with this program. YES, it is difficult. YES, it is very fast paced. YES, you have to study countless hours. YES, it is very stressful (but what nursing program isn't?). YES, you should move to Nevada if you live out of state. BUT if this is something you truly want and can dedicate 15 months of your life to this, you will be fine. This program truly requires motivation, dedication, and being able to learn on your own, because the didactic portion is completely online. If you're the type of person who struggles with doing online courses because you are lazy and nobody pushes you, this program is probably not for you. IF YOU NEED HELP, the professors are there to help you. You just need to talk to them. They do want to help; they will make time for you if you ask for it. Not only did the textbooks and lectures help me pass my exams, but study groups with other students also helped so much. I truly wouldn't have made it without them. It really does help talking through disease processes, etc. with your classmates. We learned so much from each other. There are also other sources out there.. even YouTube! I was able to pass every block (90% or higher) without remediation.
The labs were helpful for the most part. I remember attending one particular lab for pediatrics that I personally thought was a waste of time. But either way, I tried to learn something out of it. Overall, I enjoyed lab time. If you need extra hours in the lab to practice skills, just talk to your lab professors and they can schedule you a few hours in the lab. You just need to ask.
Clinical experiences were great overall for my group, but I know other groups who had awful experiences. The clinical professor you get assigned to really does make a difference. I was very fortunate to have great professors and work with great nurses. You learn so much from clinicals! Especially in your Senior Practicum. Roseman has a great reputation with the local hospitals in Las Vegas. Many of my classmates who stayed in Las Vegas to work got hired at these hospitals!
When it comes down to NCLEX, I felt very prepared for it. This program introduces test taking strategies early on, and you learn how to apply these strategies to NCLEX questions. The exams throughout the program are NCLEX style, so you really do get used to answering these type of questions. Although ATI was not my favorite, the ATI exams also really did help. To study for the ATI Comp Predictor (exit exam), I used the ATI app and NCLEX Mastery app. To study for NCLEX, I used the Kaplan book and NCLEX Mastery App (highly recommend!!). I only reviewed material if I truly needed to, but at this point I was just practicing answering NCLEX questions.
Overall, my experience at Roseman was positive. I felt prepared for NCLEX and I feel prepared for my new job. I know I definitely still have a lot to learn, but I truly feel like I have a strong foundation to begin my nursing career. You will be learning new things for the rest of your nursing career, so don't expect to know everything. I know of a few people who had issues, but I really believe if you dedicate your time to this, you will be fine! We only lost 2 people in my cohort, but we were a very close and strong cohort. Please let me know if you have questions or need advice, I'd be happy to help! Hope what I posted helps! Good luck to everyone!
I would not recommend flying in and out of Nevada. Move there. You will be constantly stressing about flying back and forth when you can be using that commuting time to study (needing to arrive to the airport few hours before flight, commuting to the airport, etc). The labs occur throughout the blocks and yes, they are on campus. Clinical rotations start after Block 3 (Fundamentals) and they give you three 12 hour shifts per week (the days depend on the instructor, they can possibly assign you weekends to so it depends). I believe the Fundamentals clinical rotation is two weeks only, but Adult Health I and II are about a month long. The classes are not transferable, so you should finish the program in it's entirety.
Stay away from Roseman. If you have other options: go to another program.
The school is incredibly disorganized and has not qualms about lying.
For example they say that you will graduate with a "4.0 GPA". This is not at all true. The transcript merely states "pass". Consequently, many competitive jobs and graduate programs translate pass to 3.0 and therefore will not consider a Roseman graduate any further. For example, the University of Utah nurse practitioner program explicitly states the above. They are not the only program to which Roseman nursing school graduates are barred from considering attending.
Roseman states that official transcripts comes with an addendum that explains the Roseman grading philosophy; this addendum is not the same as 4.0 gpa.
The nursing faculty at the South Jordan, Utah campus are trying to change this policy and to instead write "4.0" on the transcript. But the Henderson campus (which is the mother/main campus) continues to fight this attempt.
It's a mess.
To avoid getting caught in the crossfire: if you have an aspirations to become an Advanced Practice Nurse (e.g. Nurse Practitioner, midwife, etc) stay away from Roseman until this matter is sorted out.
Im not sure if anybody still checks on this forum but I have a question about the interview process! I have an interview tomorrow for the ABSN -Feb cohort.. how was the interview process like? does it really take 4-5 hrs? I have an exam for my other classes at NSC at 530 and it says on the email they sent us, the interview is from 1 to 5pm. Any input would be helpful!
My interview was at the campus in Utah but it took the whole time they said. Its just your run of the mill interviews with two of the directors/deans of the school.
I am applying for the July Cohort in Utah. I have not taken the TEAS test as of yet and am currently completing the last of the prerequisite classes. Can anyone tell me what they thought of the program at the Utah campus along with interview information and tips? Any information at all about the program and area would be amazing. I live almost 2,000 miles away, so I am trying to do as much homework about the program and South Jordan in general before I get there.
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I did the Teas but I only got 33% on it, I was thinking that I will do better. Do u suggest I retake it? I did got the book from ATI to