[andimp00]

Have any of you thought about Everest College in Phoenix? I too went to all of the info sessions at PIMA and ended up going to Everest. They do not have a limit to the number of hours that transfer and they charge per credit hour so you can save alot of $$$ if you have prereqs to transfer like I did. Tey are regionally accredited so you are not stuck going only to UofP for your BS.
The program is new, and they don't give info out on the phone, but I am in Block 2 now, so if any of you have any questions I would be happy to answer. The program so far has been great.
I just read the thread and you guys sound as if you are where I was a few months ago. I was happy to find a program like Everest that seemed like they were interested in my education, not just my $$$$.

[AZMOMO2]

i went and met with the admissions and even had a tour and spoke with the program director Kitty. I was very impressed and really liked it. I had to send in my transcripts and take the HESI still I was thinking about the later ( Fall/Spring) start date as opposed to the spring so I could get the bulk of my co-reqs out of the way cheaper. I sure do love the fact that the program is per credit. That takes a load off. But the drive is the one thing that gets me. With gas prices and all. If I don't get into the community college here for January ( I will be applying to Everst and CAC) then I will go the Everst route. I REALLY liked the program. Can I PM you? I'd be interested to hear more, from a current student. Kitty said ALOT of things when I spoke with her about where she wants the program to go.

[andimp00]

I live in Gilbert and I carpool with 2 other girls from Queen Creek. The school actually gives you a carpool incentive. I am glad that I chose this route as opposed to still being on the waitlist.

[chocolateskye]

The school is expensive, it's also not easy at all. To be honest it is like any other nursing program out there! A lot of new private schools are popping up now or existing schools are being newly qualified to teach nursing so they dont have good pass rates and what not so they are all pretty much trying to work the kinks out and perfect things! But the education you get is comparable to ASU. I have met some ASU students that didn't know half of what I was taught attending Pima (maybe they just missed to many days of school?) so you have to decide if it is worth the investment to you.

[cardiacRN2006]

Originally Posted by chocolateskye

But the education you get is comparable to ASU.

And you know this how? Have you attended both colleges of Nursing?

[chocolateskye]

That is my personal opinion, based on my contact with ASU students.

[cardiacRN2006]

It would be better to have accurate info about both schools, in order to compare.

[dianah]

A gentle reminder to please keep posts civil and to the point of the thread, refraining from personal attacks.

Thank you.

[DogCrazy]

I work with a girl who transferred from Pima to GCU, and none of her credits transferred. She started over completely. She decided to go for her BSN, and had just finished her second semester.

[BabyRN2B2008]

I'm a Pima student, graduating in December with my RN, and I can honestly say I love the program. Yeah, the money was an issue, but my husband and I discussed it, and decided it was worth it to get in the program now rather than waiting until the lottery at the CC pulled me, and get started nursing sooner. The teachers are amazing, and when I am in clinicals, I feel like I can do my patient care with confidence. I have even had compliments from the nurses on how much I know, and I know my classmates have as well. Makes you feel more confident about graduating and starting a new career! Anyway, PMI is a great school, with great teachers who make you work for your grades, but make sure you learn, and are always there to help you!