Apollo College RN Program

mrsluckett · Mar 26, 2010

I will be statrting the RN program in July as well. I am so excited.I didnt have to take the cpat I took the Hesi A2 at mesa red mt. sso i didnt have to take the cpat. No matter what school anyone goes you grt out of it what you put into it kinda like a relationship. Good Luck to everyone!!!!!!

Rachelmm007 · Apr 10, 2010

I am so glad I have found this thread! I will know by next friday if I get in or not...I am in NM anybody go to Apollo in NM? I am soooo excited:D! I am just kinda worried as to how I am going to pay for it...The whole program here starting in 1st semester costs $47,000...I have 2 children and didnt bring much in last year so I am hoping I can get help with grants and stafford loans...Anybody have any advice on financial aid? Good luck to all of you :)

Rachelmm007 · Apr 10, 2010

sorry i just realized i was in the AZ forum...lol

shannahan · Apr 10, 2010

Apply for the HRSA scholarship - it's open right now. They pay for your school and give you over $1300/month to live off of in return for 2 years service at a critcal shortage nursing facility. It's a long shot but if you get it you have it made http://www.hrsa.gov/loanscholarships/scholarships/Nursing/

Rachelmm007 · Apr 11, 2010

shannahan, thank you so much for that link! I am going to apply! *fingers crossed*

shannahan · Apr 11, 2010

Good luck! I was so bummed that I didn't get it last year. It would have helped so much. But it has all worked out for me somehow. Also do a search of hrsa scholarship on this website - there are threads from previous years discussing it.

crangel · Apr 12, 2010

The scholarship states you have to start your nurses core classes before Sept 30, 2010,

Just info for anyone wanting to apply.

miteacher, ADN, MSN · May 1, 2010

What is the schedule like for Apollo? I have a B.S. in Elem. ed, and I'm taking the science pre-reqs right now at the community college. I'm a teacher, so I'm wondering if there is any other weekend/evening program besides the program offered by Gateway.

TCASII, ADN · May 3, 2010

What is the schedule like for Apollo? I have a B.S. in Elem. ed, and I'm taking the science pre-reqs right now at the community college. I'm a teacher, so I'm wondering if there is any other weekend/evening program besides the program offered by Gateway.

To the best of my knowledge, Apollo still does not offer an evening or weekend program. The schedule is a lot like HS from what I know. Attend early morning until afternoon. No idea on clinical times, but I think they're mostly days too. It's full time, so no part-time either. You are kinda stuck going when they want you to for class, regardless of whether it conflicts with work or other things.

lindzy77 · Jun 15, 2010

After being frustrated with wait list, I am seeking out Apollo College-Phoenix nursing program. I have almost all of my pre-reqs done with hopes of entering into the 3rd semester of the Nursing program...however I heard there could be a year wait in that case. Is it better to start in the 1st semester at Apollo and just roll right through? Is there a wait to get into the 1st semester? Also, does anyone know how often there are start dates? Thanks!!

Clmbng Solsbury Hill · Jun 16, 2010

They would LOVE for you to begin in the first semester because each semester costs at least $7000. Save your money, and if you're set on attending Apollo, just wait until they have space for you in the third semester. They most likely will make you take their own pre-reqs too. I went three semesters at Apollo, and they started new classes every semester back then. I have a huge dept because I chose the Apollo route to avoid the waiting lists through Maricopa.

Good luck! :)

lindzy77 · Jun 16, 2010

Thank you so much for the response! $7000 is quite an amount! If you try and get into the 3rd semester nursing core, is there a wait? I just don't want to pay a ton of money and have to wait a year to get in. Did you finish your RN through Apollo?