Chamberlain University - Atlanta — Attraction in Sandy Springs

My experience at Chamberlain was very overwhelming. I understand that it is an accelerated program but when I got to my second clinical courses it was a complete nightmare, which caused me to fail 2 classes and led to my dismissal. At the ATL campus they made most of my cohort take med surg and pharmacology together. Those 2 classes should not be taken together the work load for the assignments for both were way too much to the point where I didn't have time to study for exams. My pharmacology exams were always a day after my clinical. Obviously something is not right if most of your students are barely passing and some have failed due to the assignment work load. The content wasn't the issue it was the work load for both classes at the same time. I spent thousands of dollars out of pocket while attending this school and they have nerves to basically just kick me out when I'm paying their damn salary. Apparently other nursing schools have the same policy of dismissing students for failing 2 classes that is very dumb to enforce that, it is very discouraging as well. That's like saying if you fail 2 classes your not capable of being a successful nurse, that is not true at all. Everyone doesn't pick up on things as fast as others and just because someone is banging out A's and B's left to right does not dictate how they will be as a nurse. Being a nurse is not all about medication dosage accuracy or how to insert a needle (45 or 95 degree angle). If that A student nurse is not providing proper patient care in all areas then what difference does it make if he/she has an A and passed all their classes. There are bad apples in every profession last i checked 2 nurses in different locations drugged their own selves while on the job true story. Chamberlain needs to adjust their curriculum, they have before and they need to make more changes. Don't ask for suggestions and feedback if your not going to take it into consideration. This school is money hungry as long as the check is getting cut they don't care about their students success. You beg us all the time to help keep your score high for the school so you can look good to the education department or whom ever and so that you can remain open but are quick to kick students out over 2 classes they messed up on. I would have understood better if a student repeated a class and still failed but to have taken each class for the first time and fail both and you throw them out the program is total BS. I would never recommend anyone to come to this school and waste their money because if they happen to fail 2 classes like i did they too will get dismissed and all their hard earned money will be nothing but a waste. Also Chamberlain had the nerves to send me a bill for over $1,000 mind you I always paid all monies owed when i got dismissed I had a $0 balance so where you fools came up with this $1,000 + dollars I don't know and don't care. I don't owe you a thing you will never get another dime from me I have paid you all more then enough out of pocket and have nothing to...

I've been attending Chamberlain University for almost 3 years now. Based on my experiences for the last 3 years, this is a great university. I was in another nursing program at South University when I transferred to Chamberlain in 2017. The real reason that I transferred was because South University was very poorly run and shut down just after I left, as I suspected it would. The main difference between Chamberlain and South University is how organized Chamberlain is. 95% of the teachers at Chamberlain are passionate about teaching and care about their students. My father had been a professor all his life and so I know what a good professor looks and acts like; my teachers here are that kind of professors. Whereas at South University, one professor taught almost every course, badly and had no practical experiences in nursing, and some of my clinical professors had previously served jail time. I've always recommended Chamberlain to everyone I've met interested in nursing school, some of which now attend the program.

Chamberlain does make changes in the courses, but they try to accommodate the students as best as they can. They have a multitude of resources to help students out. The campus president is down to earth, and always encourages students to succeed and the professors do the same. If you are thinking about attending Chamberlain, don't go by some of the bad reviews on here as some of the students on here made their own storm and got mad when it rained. I had written a bad review in the past out of frustration, but I can see that I had a good experience now that I'm at the end of my coursework. That is when you can really tell when something is good or bad, because you've been through it all. I didn't go into nursing for the money as I make money sitting on my couch at home. I went into nursing to make a difference in someone else's life. Not all nurses are the same, and I've seen that diversity makes a big difference in nursing. That is one of the real reasons I decided to be a nurse. Off course Chamberlain isn't all glory, you have to work hard and put in the effort, no nursing program is suppose to be easy, if it...

Preface - I am not a current student here, nor am I employed by the school in any form or fashion. With that being said...

I was in the third class to graduate from this college of nursing. I will admit that there were some growing pains in the beginning; trying to learn the "system", find my way through red-tape etc. However, I can honestly say that I had only one encounter with an instructor that was somewhat unprofessional, and I did have some ownership in her response to me at the time. Responsibility is a two-way street.

For anyone considering this college know this... You get out of it what you put into it. This is not an easy program; it is an accelerated thre year program. Your success here requires your heart, body, soul and mind for three years. Nursing is not an easy profession. Get it? The two go hand in hand. The professors here do their best to prepare you for the real world and hands on application of your learning once in the field. There were times that I struggled with some lessons/classes/professors, but there were far more times that I excelled and was treated with respect and professionalism.

This school is not cheap. It is a private for profit institution. While the instructors are focused on making extraordinary nurses, the administration has to focus on quality in addition to bottom lines. After all it is a business. If you are looking for a cheap way to get a license you may wish to check out the state colleges or associate programs. I was always taught that you get what you pay for; in most cases. This was the case with me an this college of nursing. It was money well spent!

Lastly, never let anyone or anything stop you from reaching your dreams. If a BSN (or higher degree) in nursing is what you are seeking, do what you have to earn it. Key word, "EARN" it. Best of luck to anyone considering Chamberlain. I will be returning soon for the FNP program. May you never lose sight...