Does Pima Medical Institute have a LPN to RN program?

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Specializes in Dementia Care, Long-Term Care, Sub-Acute.

Hello,

Trying to look into the PMI program. I noticed the $40,000 tuition price for the RN program; is this the same price if you are already an LPN? I have been trying to do a research on this but only find the 18 month RN program.

What is the class schedule like? Is it Monday-Friday 9-5?

Any info would be much appreciated.

Thank you so much in advance for any assistance.

I can't get much information from anyone from PMI unless we go to some kind of seminar.

Thanks again.

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PMI does have an LPN to RN program, Its just not on PMI's website..

I am an LPN right now, trying to get into the May 4th, 2009 class..

The class is 8 months long.. full time

3 days in class 8-12 2 days, 8-3 1 day, and 1 12 hour clinical.. so 1 day off in the week..

It's around 17 thousand total..

There are several steps you have to go through to get in-- you have to attend the info session, then they make you take a 50 question test (its timed, not hard)-- then you see an enrollement counselor, then they sign you up to take a math test, after you take that (and pass) you have to take the HESI test (math, english, reading)-- then you fill out a questionarre, and have a formal interview with one of the nursing staff at PMI-- then you write an essay..

and wait.. and wait.. for a couple of month to find out if you get in or not.. kind of complicated, but WELL worth it!!!

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Specializes in Dementia Care, Long-Term Care, Sub-Acute.

Thank you very much punkeyb88!

Just the answers I needed!

G

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Just to let you know... their schedule varies semester to semester and block to block. The class that just graduated in August had class and or clinicals 5 days a week!! Their schedule was M/T 8-10 W 630-8 pm, Th 8-345 and F 8-245..... So be prepared for ANYTHING... and ALL DAYS!!!

Good Luck with where ever you go!!

SJ

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Specializes in Dementia Care, Long-Term Care, Sub-Acute.
Just to let you know... their schedule varies semester to semester and block to block. The class that just graduated in August had class and or clinicals 5 days a week!! Their schedule was M/T 8-10 W 630-8 pm, Th 8-345 and F 8-245..... So be prepared for ANYTHING... and ALL DAYS!!!

Good Luck with where ever you go!!

SJ

Thank you.

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do you know if you pass the test how long it takes. My college you take the NET and then you can wait and wait years before you can go into the program.

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Specializes in Dementia Care, Long-Term Care, Sub-Acute.

From what I hear, they'll let you know about three months prior to the upcoming class start date. Right now, people are hoping to hear something around March 2010 for the May 4, 2010 class start date.

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Specializes in Dementia Care, Long-Term Care, Sub-Acute.

Is the essay portion done on the spot or can you take it home and perfect it? It's been about 16 years since I've done an essay. Thanks in advance.

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Specializes in Dementia Care, Long-Term Care, Sub-Acute.
Is the essay portion done on the spot or can you take it home and perfect it? It's been about 16 years since I've done an essay. Thanks in advance.

I found out that the essay portion of the admission process is done on the spot. So, just be aware of nursing and health care issues to prepare yourself on the essay.

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I was just accepted into the LPN to RN program at PMI in Tucson and start March 22nd!! I barely got in though. I only scored 82 on my HESI, because my math sucks...and I only got in because I was an alternate student, meaning because someone dropped out..:p lucky me...I will let you know what the hours are...I was told M-F 8a-4p.

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i was just accepted into the lpn to rn program at pmi in tucson and start march 22nd!! i barely got in though. i only scored 82 on my hesi, because my math sucks...and i only got in because i was an alternate student, meaning because someone dropped out..:p lucky me...i will let you know what the hours are...i was told m-f 8a-4p.

congratulations, kristiel6!

how are you doing in the program? can you tell us how your first few days experience have been?

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I finished this program and passed NCLEX-RN December 1st:anpom:

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