As a recent graduate I 110% recommend future student nurses who are ready and willing to work hard to succeed at Chamberlain! From the beginning of my admission process in November of 2017 to my start date in May 2018 to my graduation in August 2020 I have experienced thorough communicaiton, tons of support, and professional and personal growth through my time at Chamberlain Sacramento. This Sacramento campus is full of brilliant faculty, staff, and peers ready to help you learn and be confident in that knowledge because their goal is truly to make you an extraordinary nurse. I highly recommend getting involved in student organizations as it enhances the already prevalent sense of Chamberlain Care. IT IS REAL! Faculty is always ready to assist and encourage you if you meet them half way. I am proud to be a Chamberlain graduate and I am excited to begin my career as an extraordinary RN at a local hospital because I feel Chamberlain has truly prepared me! read more

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ONLINE BSN. I didn't even get past the initial phone call. I am a Bay Area California resident, advisor told me I am expected to fly out of state once a week for an entire year. Excuse me say that again? Take a round trip flight and book a hotel EVERY WEEK FOR A YEAR? How do people do that? "Some students have family they stay with" mam not everyone has family in Oregon New Mexico or Utah. She was very monotone and emotionless and wouldn't be real with me, didn't have any empathy or understanding. She made it seem like what she told me wasn't ridiculous BS. She also said your clinicals can get canceled anytime, and notice in clinical scheduling isn't given far ahead of time. so I could possibly book a flight and hotel for nothing. These programs are ridiculous in what they expect from students, don't want us to work full time, want us to bend backwards to their schedule, and then dare charge close to 100k for tuition and then surprise students with out of pocket monthly costs that they can't keep up with because they can't work full time. read more

Run away from this school. They make major changes in the middle of courses or just two weeks before classes begin, with little regard for how it affects students. They recently switched from Metrics to Core ELM for clinical logs, and the system isn't even working properly. Instead, students are expected to use spreadsheets to log every patient. Imagine documenting 20-30 patients a day for four clinical days, then manually transferring all of that information. That alone can take days, if not an entire week. Meanwhile, we're still expected to keep up with coursework, quizzes, discussion posts, and exams. This isn't a minor inconvenience--it's a significant burden that directly impacts students' ability to learn and succeed. If a new system isn't ready, it shouldn't be implemented right before clinicals begin. Many master's students are now organizing to report these ongoing issues to the accrediting body because expecting students to rely on paper spreadsheets for clinical documentation is simply unreasonable. It often feels like student concerns are ignored. When policies and systems create unnecessary barriers instead of supporting learning, it's hard not to question whether student success is truly a priority. Based on my experience, I would not recommend this school to anyone--not even my worst enemy. read more

I wish I could rate this School a zero this Rancho Cordova campus is terrible. I am warning all of you students. Please do not attend this school. I have two nieces and a daughter who attended the school, they were so excited when they first started. They have had terrible experiences when you need help they will act like they are going to help you but nobody will return any of your calls. The last time I called to ask a question that Dean Mr. sandal, I believe his name is completely hung up on me and would not answer any of my question he was very unprofessional and would not even take a second to hear anything I was trying to say. I spoke to the board of nursing and there's classes that they are giving that are not even required in the state of California I just want everyone to be aware because I've seen what all of my nieces and daughter have been going through. You will NOT get help. You will reach out to counselors tutors, and nobody will be available for you, you will show up to School to try to speak to somebody and they will tell you there is nobody to speak to and they will escort you out if they have to. I am telling all of you this from a concerned mom who has been going through this for about 4 1/2 years now please pick another nursing school where you can actually get Support not hung up on by Dean's no callbacks no email backs. It has been one of the worst experiences for all of them. I have received about 500 signatures and people stories about this campus. Recently, one of my nieces were supposed to take their last test. There were technical difficulties on the schools end and did not allow her to take it now because they had technical difficulties. They are having her wait three more months to take a whole another class so she will have to wait to graduate five more extra months after doing a full four year program there's nobody to reach out to you. you can call the top dean of all schools and they will not help you. I can now see why all the Chamberlain's are the same because the main principle that overseas all the chamberlain is the exact same way, you will not get help. I'm begging you if you do not want to be left behind please find another School. This is your warning now. read more

f I could give Chamberlain University -100 stars, I would. This school is a complete joke. I'm currently stuck in a ridiculous class called Health and Wellness -- a made-up course that NO nurse I work with has ever even heard of. And I work with a lot of nurses. Why is this even a requirement? It adds zero value to our nursing careers. But the real nightmare is the so-called "instructor." She's an absolute tyrant. She dumps assignments on Sundays and demands they be done by Monday -- along with quizzes and exams. How is that even remotely fair or professional for an online program that's supposed to offer flexibility? Newsflash: working adults don't live in your fantasy world, lady. And the worst part? Her response to everything is "Nursing school is rigorous." No. That's not rigor -- that's laziness, disorganization, and cruelty disguised as structure. You're not tough -- you're just mean, and clearly on a power trip. Every nurse I know who's seen what she assigns says the same thing: this woman is weird, bitter, and clearly unfit to teach. This program doesn't care about actually preparing you -- they just want your money while making your life miserable. I regret every dollar spent here and wouldn't recommend Chamberlain to my worst enemy. read more

Don't go here. HUGE SCAM. The finance department sent me a financial plan at the beginning of the semester. The finances included me having a Pell grant and paying around 196$ a month for classes out of pocket with financial aid. 6 weeks in, I had to contact them because of an outstanding balance on my account that should have been covered. They told me the financial plan they sent had a "glitch" and they sent a new one that had me paying 2400$ a month for classes. plus student loans. plus owing at the end of the two years. Don't go here. Don't waste your time. I'm now seeking legal advice because they are charging me 4200$ for the 6 weeks of class I took, but had to withdraw from based on the financial plan. Horrible horrible experience. Go anywhere else. read more

They're not mindful of your time, they will ghost you and waste your time. You will spend 3 hours on the phone waiting for the next available representative but I'm pretty sure nobody is even there to answer the phone. Good luck. read more

Would give zero stars if possible! Applied to the school several months ago, my advisor was Alexis Osborne who doesn't answer or return calls, she doesn't reply to emails or ever try to get in touch. After waiting weeks, I call the 877 number and they tell me I have a new advisor Joy Silva. I email her and she tells me they don't have a number on file BUT my student profile page shows my address and phone number? Joy came off rude and seemed annoyed by my email. My start date has been pushed back once already and honestly it's looking like I won't be attending here. The admissions proceeds should be a simple experience! Not here, it's been chaos and ignoring, that's no way to treat a potential student who will be paying about 6 figures to attend! read more

Their process is horrible, I have to wait for a transcript that was 20 years ago which is taking a while to get and they couldn't even get the transcript on their end so I don't understand why they would expect the same on my end. I was told my process would be pushed back to September of 2023 if I didn't receive the transcripts by today and only to find out that the school 20 years ago does not have no transcript. I just wasted my whole time waiting for nothing. read more

I applied and passed my HESI, but the funny thing was my recruiter never called all I received was a letter stating I didn't get in. Mind you I already have my associates in Surgical Tech. No worries I was accepted at Arizona College of Nursing! Well done Chamberlin! read more

STAY AWAY FROM THIS INSTITUTION. I applied to chamberlain university college of nursing in Sacramento campus around June for their BSN program, during that time SAMANTHA SOLIS was my advisor. After submitting all my application I never heard from her, anytime I tried to reach her, it'll say leave a voice mail. Due to this I requested to move my application to the Irwindale campus in LA. There, SHERRI DOWER was my advisor. First off they mistaken my files with someone else, mistaken my Hesi exam with someone else and all my files seemed to be disorganized. My Science gpa is around 3.6 and my general education gpa is 3.4, and I had a 89 on my Hesi A2 exam and it's still not enough for this school. They keep telling me my application will be reviewed by the committee review next week, and It's been 2 months of hearing this same news. Every week I call them to find out where I stand with them is another NEXT WEEK news. This is very unprofessional and frustrating as I really had high hopes for this school. PLEASE DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME APPLYING HERE. You will not get a hold of anyone and they'll definitely waste your time. I never write reviews about anything, but this was just too much. Don't go here. read more

If you are looking to apply to this school in the future, don't. This school is terrible at communication. If you look at forums and previous reviews, you will find that communication related to your application is impossible to receive. I had been in the process since May and was told last month the cohort was full. Mind you, that they had not answered my calls or emails the PREVIOUS months about next steps. I was very on top of any information they did tell me, however, they delayed the whole process for me. So disappointed in this school. Another advisor told me they were going to transfer my application to a Texas location. They as well never reached out to me, so my assumption is that all Chamberlain campuses are the same way or this location never transferred my application. DO NOT waste your time applying here. I had never been so frustrated from an application. read more

I see so many negative reviews about communication and not reviews about what the actually college is like. I never had any issues with communication. The application process was quick and had help throughout the process. I got my acceptance quick and loving the experience so far. read more

I see that most of the reviews are negative due to lack of communication and the waiting process. You do have to call / send emails consistently to move your application forward. I sent a request for more info about the nursing program in November of 2022 and the decision was finalized mid February 2023. I was able to complete the application process til the end. The Sac campus is in a nice, secluded area by a lot of trees and greenery. I have heard a lot of positive reviews about getting a job after graduation from people I know personally who attended Chamberlain. The tuition is up there but there are a lot of financial aid, scholarships, and loan options to make it possible. Don't let the negativity deter you! read more

I recently applied to this school for Sept 2023 cohort! I've had an extraordinary experience so far. My advisor is Alexis and she has been very communicative with me in regards to any questions I have. I have had nothing but prompt responses and am currently waiting to see if I get in. I think you should still apply, I know a lot of the comments on here are negative but I haven't had a bad experience and am excited for this new journey. Don't let the negative comments on here deter you from applying. read more

1 star for sales, 0 stars for communication, follow-ups, and providing true information. In December of 2019, I attended this campus' "open house" to gain knowledge of what the school offered and what pre-reqs were needed to get in, etc. I left there happy as clam because I had already complete the 3.0 gpa requirement, all that was left was to test on the HESI A2 which was a requirement to take 7 days after your application. Fast forward to March 1st, HESI A2 complete, score requirement attained... It is now March 19th, NO RESPONSE from school. I have emailed Ms. Cathy Khoshabeh (senior admissions director), Ms. Chloe French (admissions), with no response still 3 weeks later. I have visited in person, where I was greeted by the Securitas employee whom proceeded to hand me a business card and say "Email Chloe French, she isn't going to respond via phone" How professional. Numerous phone calls have gone unanswered with no prompt to be able to leave a voicemail. This school seemed to meet all my needs, wants and expectations, they REALLY sold me. But when it comes to execution and communication they are piss poor. Oh! And watch out the application fee is $95 which they gladly took from my bank account and have yet to get in touch with me about my application that they gladly took their fee for! read more

I initially made a poor review because I had a hard time getting ahold of anyone here, but I am updating my review because I have since had great experience with the staff. I am able to email them and call and get ahold of them and get feedback within a reasonable timeline . They have been very helpful in answering all questions and going above and beyond to help me. I regret my initial review and would recommend this school! read more

ZERO Stars is what they deserve!!!!!!!AVOID this place!!!!!! Don't even waste your time apply to this place (Rancho Cordova). Their admission sucks! People who work in admissions never available to answer your questions. If you are going to apply for their RN don't waste your time and money they don't give you answers they put off months and months and tell you they will tell you wether you get accepted to their program. Very unprofessional!!!! It shouldn't take 5-6 months to find out wether you got in they are not worth to get your RN go somewhere else they put off your application for months and month which is ridiculous you need to learn to tell applicants wether they accepted or not they keep saying we will let you know in 3 months then after 3 months they say in 2 more baths what a joke this place is!!!!!! Go somewhere else don't waste your time you will not get a respond over 6 months and longer there better places to do you RN this place already sound shady and a big Noooooo!!! Bad admissions practice never seen an institution as ridiculous as this place . Don't waste your energy and money on this place!!!!!l read more

A 3.0gpa, pre-nursing degree(s) and greater than 90 on the HESI isn't enough to get accepted into this program. I've tried twice, not even picked as an alternate. I would not recommend spending your time and money applying here. read more

Worst school ever especially the Cleveland campus. They let us all down with their incompetence and lack of willingness to recognize it. They treated us like children in their disrespect despite us being grown adults pursuing an honorable degree. In our last two months the Columbus campus took over and told us we know nothing compared to other campuses and this is due to our professor. Especially professor Bennett was the one to let us down the most as she was disrespectful and did not teach us one thing in the most important classes as nursing student. read more

I just got accepted into the BSN program here starting in the fall and I am so excited! All the faculty I've met thus far from open house all the way to my pre enrollment appointment have been so helpful!! This school truly does care about their students and their success in the program! Plus this campus has a 100% NCLEX pass rate-can't beat that! See ya in the fall Chamberlain! read more

For a school to cost what it does, they should everything together! The person that I talked to on the phone Alexia was a complete jerk (lack of better words) and knew NOTHING about what I was asking. She was rude and short throughout the entire conversation. She didn't even know how to answer simple questions. She kept repeating she has no idea what I'm talking about.. Um wtf?? Save yourself the hassle, there are SO many other options in CA. Don't waste your time here. read more

I don't even give this college one star. I would AVOID AVOID AVOID!!! They are a scam! maybe they do accept some students but its b.s! I paid $100 application fee just to be turned down. My advisor "Cathy" had HORRIBLE communication it took her weeks just to get back to me. I submitted everything that was needed. I am going to school currently at a community college and only have 3 biology classes to complete. I have a 3.74 GPA and I have straight A's but was denied and given no explanation. They give students no hope since its a "committee" that decides who gets in or not. I am a single mother to three children and have worked SO hard to get where I am. They took my $100 for what exactly? I won't ever see that money back such a rip off! they take peoples hard earned money to say it is an application fee but literally nothing is even reviewed like social etc until you've been accepted and even that you still have to pay more. It is seriously a disappointment this college promotes so much just to turn down people knowing damn well they are taking their money to help fund their school. Not to mention they have been blowing me off since trying to reach out to them to see what was wrong with me since I have spoke to numerous students who had a lower GPA than me and were accepted. This is the Sacramento CA location FYI! read more

Even though they say admission is based on grades and hesi it's based more on how many classes you have already completed that could be transferred in.. they accept more students with no prerequisites than they do students that have lots of medical background and most prerequisites completed. read more

I am working with an admission advisor to enroll in the next class which starts in September. I have not had an issue contacting the school. In fact, I submitted my application online and had the faculty reach out to me and set me up for an information session. The advisors were extremely informative, helpful and kind. They explained the application process, financial aid, probability of acceptance based on their criteria and we had a full tour of the facility. One thing I will say is that their admission requirements differ a bit from the other Chamberlain College campuses, because they are a newer campus. Please do not give up on applying due to a few hiccups. Also, there are representatives that can be reached to answer questions even when the campus cannot be reached. read more

I was looking all over for a nursing program close by the Sacramento area. I came across this Chamberlain College and was hoping to get more information from them. However, there was no email or phone number on the website for contact information. I had to do an online application in order for them to reach out to me which cost $95 for the online application. They mentioned it would take 24-48 hours for them to reach me. It has been more than 2 days and I have not heard a word from them. They got my number, email, and payment for online application. However, I still couldn't get a hold on them. I did not see any contact info. Please help!!! read more

I'm not sure why but they refuse to return my call! This is such a shame and I had heard great thing however without a return phone call there is not much I can do. read more

Horrible! Horrible! Horrible! Save yourself time and your ninety-five dollars for the application fee. I initially attended a virtual information session with academic advisor Estephany in February. She made it sound like Chamberlain was a great school if you wanted to pursue a BSN. I then went ahead and put in an application and paid the $95 fee. However, I forgot to put in my last 4 digit of my SSN on the application. On the application, they had auto-populated some example numbers ( it was like 2222) or something like that. I totally didn't see that and skipped it, submitted my application and it went through. Usually, applications/forms from other companies wouldn't let you submit it if you didn't put in your own numbers, but Chamberlain's did. I noticed that right away and contacted the admissions advisor who I was working with. She asked me to rmail her a picture of my social security card and that she would take care of that right away. I didn't feel comfortable with the idea due to security purposes, so I offered to stop by the school in person to get this taken care of. She didn't want that and the other option would be to submit it myself to student services and they can take care of it, but it would be longer. So, then I agreed to send it through email to her. By now it was early May and I hadn't heard from her so I emailed her to get an update on the status of my application, and got an automated message saying that she was out of the office. A few days later, I called her and left her a voicemail, of course I get no response. I called Chamberlain's national number, told them what I was going through and they apologized and directed my call to the Rancho Cordova campus since that was the one that I was working with. Front desk lady picked up, I let her know what happened and she said that Estephany was not available to take my call and that she would have her contact me. I was frustrated at this point since the communication has been poor and asked to be assigned to another advisor. She basically told me that there are only 3 advisors and she won't be able to do that. This just shows that the people there don't have the capacity to do their job and handle their duties well. A week goes by and I hear nothing so I emailed her again and I didn't get a response until mid-June (it's been over a month at this point). In the emails I sent her previously, I expressed that I wanted to get a specific date on when the next cycle would start because I wanted to begin studying for the Hesi A2 exam and she would not respond. So at this point, it's been about a little over a month with no communication. Then, I get an email from her saying that my application has been corrected. On June 24th she sent me several emails that entailed deadlines for me to get my transcripts, passion statement in and to take the Hesi A2 exam. She said I would need to get my official transcripts in by June 29th and passion statement in by June 30th and have taken the Hesi by June 26th in order to be considered for the fall, which starts August 29th. She emailed me all this with 2-3 days to get them done. The Hesi A2 consists of subjects in math, chem, bio, anatomy and physiology, English and a personal assessment. I would have no time to study for it in 2 days! I emailed her back saying that there is no way I can get all of this done and I stated that this was the reason why I tried to contact her earlier on. Her last email to me was that they are currently working with 300+ applicants and working as quickly as possible to reach out in a timely manner. It's not a timely manner when I've been ignored for over a month. And of course she didn't take any responsibility for not responding to my concerns and questions in a timely manner and did not apologize. Long review, but stay away from this school. Take your money and time elsewhere where they value you and would be willing to work with you. read more

I have been calling this school everyday, two times a day for the past two weeks. They have not returned any of my calls. It's a joke very disappointed! read more

Tried to call and no answer. So I go in and find out there is an information session that's just happened not on the web site. They also have one one on site to chat with so I drove 90 min for no reason. Well I guess I'll try another way. I will give them 2 stars cause the girl at the front desk was nice and patient. read more