FAQ about starting nursing school at CHAMBERLAIN

[@rebeccalechner2926]

I was so excited to find your channel. I have applied and been accepted to start classes at Chamberlain Cleveland in September! I can not wait to watch your video on the review of your classes. Thank you so much for posting this video. Looking forward to seeing your Journey! Half way There!

[@MelisaMarie]

Yaaay. Congratulations lovely! 🤗 I have a bunch of chamberlain review videos lined up so hopefully they help.

[@britney64]

Half way there! I’m excited for you! Thank you for posting these videos. They are super helpful. I am currently a middle school teacher switching careers to nursing. I applied to Chamberlain and I have to stay on top of my advisor as well. But I hope to get that phone call this week! 😁 Your videos are awesome! I really appreciate all of the information.

[@MelisaMarie]

You’re welcome love! I know I was confused as heck with Chamberlain’s process when I was figuring it out. I am so happy these videos are helping. 🤗 and awww you already have that nurturing and patient side that will help you succeed even more as a middle school teacher. Good luck on your app!

[@britney64]

MelisaMarie I’m in!!! Yay I’m so excited! I transferred in a lot of credits like you with my previous degree so this will go by fast. On to NP school after that. I’m so glad you have this channel. I had very few questions for the student advisor after getting a lot of the information from you first.

[@MelisaMarie]

Yaaaaay congratulations love! Excited for you! What kind of NP are you thinking to become?

[@MelisaMarie]

It’ll fly by 🤗🤗

[@SandersRN81]

Britney Hey Britney! I am a teacher transitioning into nursing as well. It is so neat to meet fellow teachers that are planning on making career changes just like I am. I took my prerequisites at a community college and hoping to start August 31st.

[@OfficialChilledPower]

Thanks sooo much for making this video! Luv u

[@MelisaMarie]

You’re welcome boo! ❣️

[@dennisebooker4256]

Your videos are so helpful 😭. I just applied to Chamberlain’s Atlanta campus and I plan to start in September.

[@MelisaMarie]

Yay!! Good luck dear, let me know when you hear back. 💕

[@jenniferwilson8299]

@Dennise Booker I’m just planning to move to Atlanta for my nursing school at Chamberlain’s 😭😭

[@lisah7718]

I’m looking at starting in January after reviewing some reviews first.

[@MelisaMarie]

Let me know if you have any direct questions!

[@retrify123]

@@MelisaMarie Quick question; during the application process, how did your previous gpa weigh against your hesi score? I've attended college in the past, but I have some gaps and some not so good grades; what happens if I do EXTREMELY well on the hesi? Can my score have more of an impact if my grades are years old?

[@cheillamicivil7444]

i am going on my senior year in high school next year and i am thinking about going to chamberlain in fall next year but i am not sure if i can go there straight out of high school because i recently realized that a lot of people going there are older people who are either married or with kids or both and people with previous knowledge in nursing

[@MelisaMarie]

Hello! You can definitely go straight out of high school. There is no restriction there. However, I would recommend taking a year to do prereqs at a community college and save at least 25,000$. No need to get into more debt than you need to! Good luck, dear.

[@mujingakayoka6308]

MelisaMarie hi I’m a high schooler too and plan on going to Chamberlain. I have a 2.6 gpa rn and just plan on getting my associate degree at nursing first before getting my BSN. But I’m very stuck, is there any advice you can give me?

[@mujingakayoka6308]

MelisaMarie aand do i have to take the SAT or ACT to prepare?

[@MelisaMarie]

I think getting your associates first is a great idea! Have you identified why your GPA is resting under 3.0? Some ADN/ASN programs have a 2.75/3.0/3.25 requirement. What city are you in? Im happy to support you making your decisions, if you have insta I can reach out quicker on there xoxo

[@Nadineviv]

I have not went to college at all. I’m thinking of chamberlain , do they have evening nursing school ?

[@MelisaMarie]

Yup, they have night and weekend programs at most locations.

[@galaxyarizona]

Yes, they transferred in 28 credits but ignored 16 credits in courses that I received both A's and B's. I am glad I watched this video because I am challenging them now!!!

[@MelisaMarie]

Yes! Present them with the syllabi and see! It’s no guarantee but I wouldn’t take the first no for an answer.

[@cynthiabula9204]

Im doing the same , challenging them because I have my associates degree in general education and I am an LPN. Good luck everyone!

[@adrimun7260]

Hi! :) Is it required to take the hesi within seven days after applying or can you wait a little longer to take it?

[@MelisaMarie]

It’s really up to how lenient your advisor will be. But It’s technically required to take the HESI 2-5 days after applying. That’s the official “rule” but I know they were pushing for 48-72 hours when I applied here in Atlanta, for sure. I ended up taking it two weeks later because I had an extenuating circumstance (flew out to London).

[@anacamargo7181]

Thank you for your videos. Question: Were you able to speak direct5to the registrar? Because I'm running into a similar ussue6of Chamberlain not recognizing some of the credits I took elsewhere, but my admissions counselor insists on been the middle man on it.

[@MelisaMarie]

No, I had to speak through my advisor always. I would call and send emails but it always came back down to utilizing my advisor.

[@Ash-ch1nw]

I had that happen they made an exception and waived it. That's after I attempted to get my correct transcripts etc from brightwood college. So just keep communication open. I also got accepted.

[@angelahagerman5003]

So if you went to a school before chamberlain (a CC or University) do you need to have a degree or can you transfer before you complete it? Also, I’m confused about the prereqs. You don’t need them or?

[@lisah7718]

I have heard horrible things about Chamberlain’s reputation. I’m in Atlanta, can you share good news about the people you are seeing and interacting with. Are folks graduating and getting jobs?

[@MelisaMarie]

Where are you hearing this information from? I’ve heard nothing but good things and I’ve interacted with more graduates than I can mention.

[@IceBlaze102]

I applied for the Sacramento Chamberlain campus!! They put my file on hold to be looked at again so I don’t know if I’ll be able to get in :(

[@MelisaMarie]

I’m sorry love. 😕 did they say why it was placed on hold? Is there anything you could do to expedite it?

[@IceBlaze102]

MelisaMarie no they didn’t say anything, all I can do is wait right now but I hope I will be accepted!! And thank you so much for your reply

[@AntoneyaCarhart]

Just got accepted for Fall 2020 . YOUR VIDEOS ARE AWESOME!

[@MelisaMarie]

Yay! Congratulations!!!

[@jasminebeatty9234]

@@MelisaMarie Congratulations !!!! They are reviewing my application now

[@MelisaMarie]

Yay!! You should hear back soon then. 🙏🏾

[@jc4382]

Did you have to take the Math Placement test after getting accepted? If so, what are your suggestions to ace and/or do good at it. I'm taking mine on Sunday. Any suggestions might help!

[@MelisaMarie]

I didn’t take any math at chamberlain, because I have so many in my transcript. One of my previous classes transferred in (whether it was calculus, algebra, geometry.... etc). I would say see if you can find a syllabus to see what topics they are covering in that class and then do practice equations on those to brush up. Make sure you know the standard formulas and graphing. I can’t speak for anything else since I haven’t experienced it myself. I’m sorry!

[@jc4382]

@@MelisaMarie I did take advanced algebra and statisticss so I don't know why I have to take it.

[@MelisaMarie]

Yeah, that’s very strange. Did you get As or Bs in those courses?

[@jc4382]

@@MelisaMarie As for both but thank you for responding. I can't wait to see you graduate and be an RN!! :)

[@theglamorousdon1254]

What classes did you transfer in ? Like can you give me a list I am trying to go to chamberlain but I would like to go to community College first.

[@MelisaMarie]

Basically all of the non-nursing courses, and transitions and evidenced based for nursing. If you look at the degree plan, you’ll know what non-nursing courses are (without NR)

[@zionhundae8157]

Hey, thanks for your helpful video. How did you get your syllabus from previous school? I was tryna do that but I couldn’t find syllabus in my file

[@MelisaMarie]

I asked an old classmate for one, and I asked the professors from the previous school for one. And otherwise I had them in my emails and stuff, I just search hard for them. Usually if you get in contact with the school, they should be able to produce the exact syllabus for you, it just might take a lil while. They keep those things archived.

[@ahargrove1185]

So biology classes and chem class is not required before getting into chamberlain?

[@MelisaMarie]

Correct. There are no prerequisites.

[@Ehipopo]

How often does chamberlain drug test you?

[@MelisaMarie]

Not completely sure but I would Say just the start of the program. It’s been just the one time. 🤷🏾‍♀️ it’s possible they could randomly drug test but I’ve never heard of that from any graduates.

[@kablankay1129]

Thank you🙌

[@valentinamarcano5277]

Such a good video !!! Just sent in all my transcripts and information over waiting to hear back from my advisor. Hoping to get into the Miramar campus loved your video!

[@MelisaMarie]

Good luck dear!! Fingers crossed, update me when you find out. 🤗

[@lizalvarez4859]

I’m also applying at the Miramar campus 😉 Good luck !

[@danielleh7975]

I’m all in Miami thinking about it, how much is the program?

[@samanthajean3694]

@Valentina @ liz did you guys get accepted

[@ChristopherInTexas]

How much is the program?

[@MelisaMarie]

Depends on how many credits you bring in! Can range from 40-90k.

[@wshelby83]

does fasfa aid help alot?

[@MelisaMarie]

For some people, it can be helpful. It will not cover 100%. I am not using any federal aid for Chamberlain though.

[@kynishacushenberry3007]

Is Hesi required to get into Chamberlin