Arizona State University?

SapphireSky26 · Oct 18, 2015

Hello! I am a senior in high school and I am in the progress of filling out my applications!
I've done a lot of research on nursing programs and I have a few questions about ASU's program.
I read that ASU's program is a direct entry program so freshman are admitted directly to the nursing major and are secured spots in clinicals etc. I've been mainly looking for programs like this, but there aren't a lot in the west :/
How competitive is it to get into the program? I have about a 3.5 weighted GPA right now. I took biology and physics and I'm taking honors chemistry right now.
Is the program good?
When do you start nursing classes, in the second year of third year?
Any info will help! I'm super nervous I won't get in anywhere!
God Bless

I graduated from ASU's nursing program in August and loved it! It seems to have a good reputation with the hospitals. While I can't speak for how well ASU prepared me for my first nursing job (I start next month), it prepared me very well for the NCLEX and the job hunt process.

I am not sure how competitive the direct entry into the program is, since I did competitive entry. I know you have to have to meet certain GPA and standardized testing requirements. I would contact an advisor directly to ask if you are a competitive candidate. Once you are admitted, you have to keep a high GPA and complete all of the prerequisites in order to advance. These include four sciences (two semesters of anatomy and physiology, chemistry, and microbiology), English, math, and general nursing related classes (intro to nursing and healthcare systems, ethics, culture and healthcare, pathophysiology). Typically, you would start the clinical portion of the program at the beginning of your junior year (5th semester). It is four semesters. There is a year round option that starts over the summer and is only 16 months.

If you don't qualify for direct admission, you can always attend ASU, do really well in the prereqs, then compete for a seat. It's relatively competitive, but if you have a high GPA and do well on the entry exam, you should get a seat.

I think ASU is a great place to go to school as a first-time college student. I did my first degree there and had a great experience. There are tons of things to do and lots of things to get involved in. Go Devils! ðŸ˜„

Best of luck in finishing high school and picking a college!!!