I am currently doing my pre-requisites for the nursing program at Pima. I have only two classes to take. Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II.
I am looking at completing these courses by Spring of 2010, but anyways onto the questions.
First of all, when I met with an advisor, I was told that the waiting list for the program is about 2 years. I just need to know if there was any truth to this at all? The reason why I am hesitant to believe this is because I have heard of numerous rumors from people saying that the waiting list really isn't 2 years and is more like at the very most 1 year.
As of now, the waiting list is up to Spring of 2011. That's a long time for me, because by then I can have a bachelor's degree in something. By the time I'd graduate from the program it'll be 2013 (and this is assuming the waiting list stays until spring of 2011 which is doubtful). My question to you is, how long did you have to wait to get admitted into the program from the time you finished your pre-reqs?
How long did it (or will it) take you to graduate?
Do they offer an accelerated program so that you may finish in a year?
Anything else I should know about upon admission to the program?
If you did infact wait two years, what did you do during the time you had to wait? Did you work? If so, as what (if I may ask) and was it beneficial to your career as a nurse?
Is there any cutting in line to make your waiting period shorter?
Would you recommend I take the two 8 week intervals of Anatomy and Physiology I and II?
Obviously, my admission to this program depends solely on the grades I get in the A & P courses, so I really want to make sure I do very well in both courses. I am not claiming to know a lot about human anatomy, but I did start reading some beginner's books regarding the field just so I can gain a leverage. I am also taking BIO156 in the summer (really looking forward to that class) to help prepare me for the class (and it's also a pre-requisite to BIO201). If I take the two 8wk courses I can finish earlier and apply at the end of this year instead of May. I suppose another thing I can do is take the regular 16 week course of A&P and then for next semester take the shortened 5 week course and then apply as soon as I am done with that. Please note, I am also taking several other classes as well, but may drop one or two classes before the semester begins.
Right now, I am just trying to exhaust all of my options. Pima remains my top priority, but I will apply to the other CC's offering the ADN (or AAS) in Phoenix as well, though I can't imagine the waiting list being any shorter there.
Thanks for reading and I look forward to any input you may have!!!!
I just applied (end of May) to PCC in Tucson and got accepted for the Fall of 2011.... though others have told me they will probably call a semester early. So, I'm hoping for the Spring of 2011.
While I am waiting, I am finishing co-reqs and enjoying life before the insanity of the RN program!
I am also knocking out BSN prerequs at Pima's east campus, and will be applying at the U of A in May. In case you plan to take chem 130 and 140... they're pretty easy!
I'm hoping you could tell me how Psych 230 is? I hate math and am a little nervous about this last math class. How hard is/was it in your experience?
cardiacRN2006, ADN, RN
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It's not weird at alll. You are going by a MCC checklist (Phoenix) and we are going by PCC (Tucson) information.
Which is why I clarified which school it was earlier on in the thread.