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No. 20
from rph3664
Old Jan 19, 2009, 10:58 PM

Default Re: FREE TUITION - FREE BSN - University of Arizona
Originally Posted by suzanne4 View Post
This is not a new program, but again, you have to be accepted by the employer as well for a contract that lasts three years. And this is not something that many will even be willing to consider. Most are going to be interested in first offering this to their own employees first and this is exactly what has been done in the past. Just because it is posted, does not mean that all will get it. Als be aware that there are limits as to the number of students, there is never an unlimited number accepted to any of these programs. It is not going to work for all that apply for it.

Notice that it also requires that one already hold a Bachelor's degree in another field, and then they are also going to have to have completed all of the pre-reqs that are needed for this type of program.

So it is not as free as it seems.
This is quite likely a program to aid people who are pursuing second careers. MHO.

One of my pharmacy preceptors got his degree under similar circumstances; in the early 1970s, one of the University of Michigan campuses with a pharmacy school started a program where anyone with a bachelor's degree who had taken and passed all prerequisite classes was automatically admitted, regardless of GPA. He had a degree in biology and knew he didn't want to teach or go to medical school, so he chose this.

They had to discontinue it because within 2 or 3 years, they had way more applicants than they could possibly have taught with the resources they had.

BTW, it wasn't free, just easier to get in.
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No. 21
from kirs
Old Jan 22, 2009, 03:37 PM

Default Re: FREE TUITION - FREE BSN - University of Arizona
I'm in the program, and I can honestly say it's a blessing. The only cost to me is housing/food for the year, which I would have been paying for any way at any other program. It's not easy, and there have been days (weeks/months) that I thought the intensity was insane.... but not impossible. I'm a total advocate of the Accelerated program, and will probably stay with the UofA for my graduate work as well.
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No. 22
from azhiker96
Old Jan 23, 2009, 09:06 PM

Default Re: FREE TUITION - FREE BSN - University of Arizona
I graduated from a similar program in Phoenix but don't feel I'm under my employer's thumb. I started in PACU. (I'd worked there as a tech while going through the nursing program.) Of my 30 classmates I know 3 that went into ICU, 3 in ED, one in OB, and 2 on Oncology floor. I also know of a couple who went to work for other hospitals and got their school debt paid by hiring bonus.

Sure, it's not for everyone but it is another option to get into nursing and it worked out well for me.
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No. 23
from dmskoka
Old Jan 26, 2009, 05:37 PM

Default Re: FREE TUITION - FREE BSN - University of Arizona
I applied to this program as well as Creighton in Nebraska, Mt.ST. Marys in Los Angeles and Samuel Merritt in Oakland Ca.. On the Univer of ARizona web site it says that you have to work for one of 4 hospitals.. If you decide to leave employment b4 3 years then you pay them back prorated. It says that you cannot pay tuition that this is it.. I was told that if I am called for an interview that you will meet the hospitals the night b4. It does sound that if you are picked then you are guaranteed a spot ...?? One of the other schools that I was accepted at does have a scholarship program with 3 hospitals. They said everyone in the class does receive an application and then it is up to the hospital if they want you. They had about 35 for a class of 40. Another school just had 3 and another school you had to have a lot of experience b4 becoming a nurse.. So far this does sound legit.... Is there anything that you have heard that contradicts this? Any help would be appreciated. I haven't been called but am waiting..
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No. 24
from chinook
Old Jan 28, 2009, 01:24 PM

Default Re: FREE TUITION - FREE BSN - University of Arizona
I am also applying to U of Az's accelerated program. Has anyone heard if they have been invited to interview yet? Are there any graduates out there who would like to share their experiences of working under the work contract? Is it worth it, or would you rather have completed the traditional program instead? Help! Thanks!
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No. 25
from dmskoka
Old Jan 28, 2009, 01:29 PM

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Haven't heard anything yet!! I know the day they are inteviewing is Friday the 21st of Feb...... from what I have been reading the advantage would be the guarantee of a job ,, since it appears hard just about anywhere for new grads to get jobs.
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No. 26
from rph3664
Old Jan 28, 2009, 01:58 PM

Default Re: FREE TUITION - FREE BSN - University of Arizona
I just remembered a news story I heard a while back about a college in Arizona (don't know if it's this one) that is offering free tuition to any Iraq or Afghanistan veteran who wishes to obtain a teaching degree.



I don't think they are under any obligation to teach in this or that area for a certain number of years, either. Maybe they are; I just don't know.
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No. 27
from giardiafan
Old Jan 28, 2009, 07:19 PM

Default Re: FREE TUITION - FREE BSN - University of Arizona
I contacted the UofA on Monday to inquire about application responses. The School of Nursing Office of Student Affairs told me that letters of invitation to interview/rejection will be mailed out 'sometime early next week.' So look for a letter in your mailbox no later than Saturday.
Good luck.....
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No. 28
from dmskoka
Old Jan 28, 2009, 09:21 PM

Default Re: FREE TUITION - FREE BSN - University of Arizona
thank you sooo much!!!
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No. 29
from dmskoka
Old Jan 28, 2009, 09:25 PM

Default Re: FREE TUITION - FREE BSN - University of Arizona
Originally Posted by kirs View Post
I'm in the program, and I can honestly say it's a blessing. The only cost to me is housing/food for the year, which I would have been paying for any way at any other program. It's not easy, and there have been days (weeks/months) that I thought the intensity was insane.... but not impossible. I'm a total advocate of the Accelerated program, and will probably stay with the UofA for my graduate work as well.
how do you feel about the lab practice and clinicals and instructors? Do you feel that they have your attention and are there for you?
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