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What is the schedule like for the Gateway Part-Time Nursing Program? Does anyone work full-time?

Congratulations on getting into the Banner Nurse Fellows Program! I plan on applying as soon as I finish with my pre-reqs. I too want to get into the part-time program, I don't have kids or a husband (don't plan to anytime soon either) but I do work full-time and may need to work full-time during nursing school...hopefully it can work out for me, if not than maybe I can work part-time. Any tips on getting into the program? Do you think volunteering at Banner would help?

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First and foremost, you must attend one of the information sessions that Banner has throughout the year. If you go to Banner's website there should be a schedule noting these dates. You will be given an information packet that includes the application and requirements necessary to be eligible for the program. You cannot get this application any other way. Your admission is considered on GPA, your essay responses to several questions, your NET scores and your completion of all prerequisites and your admittance into Maricopa Community College Nursing Program (not placement, just acceptance) and a personal interview. These are the only factors from which your potential candidacy is based. Being an employee of Banner or volunteering is not considered an advantage.

Keep your nose to the grindstone and do well in your pre-requisite classes. Keep on top of what the pre-requisite requirements are each semester as these have a tendency to change and apply to the MCC program as soon as you can if you have the required pre-requisites done at that time. You can finish up the rest while waiting for placement which can be up-wards of 3 - 4 semesters.

Best of luck!

Monkey Mom:monkeydance:

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I just got accepted to start the part-time program in January too! Congrats!!

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Prettypinkbubbles-

I will be starting Gateway part time in January as well. Yay for us! I work about 30 hours per week and have a four year old (and a 44 year old husband that takes almost as much time:specs:) at home so I think you and I will both be challenged. From what I hear the program may be part time in person classes but full time reading.What part of the valley do you live in? I hope to get in a fairly consistent study group (my friend in block 3 at MCC swears that is what has helped the most). See you in a couple of months!

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larack-

Congratulations on starting nursing school! Please feel free to post an update (as well as anyone else who is doing the same thing) about what the workload is like with both school and work. I appreciate all the information and input posted, and good luck to all! :rolleyes:

Future-AZ-Nurse

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larack- I also have 2 young kids at home so it will be rough....but worth it. I live in the far west valley, so I'm hoping there are others making the commute that I can get together with. Congratulations on finally getting into the program, and I will most definately see you in January. :yeah:

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Hi guys,

My application is in and now I begin the eternal wait... I've been looking hard at the GWCC part-time program, as well as the GCC Weekend Day option, since I don't have the option to work less than I do now, 40+ hrs 7am-5pm, in order to support my family.

I was wondering how intense the program is for you all, now that you've had some time to get some experience under your belt. I'm hoping to not lose too much sanity, or gain too many grey hairs over two more years of school, when the time comes.

Any input is appreciated!

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I just graduated from Gateway's part-time RN program. The majority of my class worked full time, and almost everyone had family. It is do-able, but I have to say that only about half of our original class graduated without having to repeat a block, or two. I agree that it is not really part time, but more like flex scheduling. We did two nights a week, 5:30-9:30, which days depend on the instructors, and 12 hour clinicals on Fridays or Saturdays. You can do whatever you set your mind too, the part-time program was a blessing for me because I could not have done any other program. Good luck!

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Thanks for the feedback Salimom! I'm in a position where I must work to support my family, so 7am-4pm is taken up by work...

Not sure why there aren't more programs like this, even in the 4-year schools. Seems like RN-BSN would really benefit from this since nurses are usually working through their BSN... But maybe I'm just crazy.

I'd most definitely even pay more to be able to have flexibility to do nights/weekends.

OK, back from my tangent. Thanks salimom!

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No problem! I agree, there should be much more part time options for nursing school. Good luck!

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Just curious, for those that applied for the Gateway part-time program, how long were you on the waiting list before you were accepted into the program?

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I was on the list for a year and a half. It was the only program I had selected because of my schedule.

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My time stamp was August 2009 and I was accepted March 1st; so close to 18 months. I'm not sure, but the wait time may now increase with the concurrent students on the waiting list.

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