Getting an RN in Phoenix Metro

[sharonLeighc]

Hi,

Can anyone tell me what programs they would reccomend for getting a degree in Nursing.. either a BSN or RN. I have checked in to all the schools that I know of (Grand Canyon, Chamberlin, ASU, Ethal Bauer, Everest, Maricopa Community Colleges) but I would really like to hear from some real nurses that have gone though the programs rather than just hearing the stats from the colleges. Any reccomendations?

I have a BA in psychology and would like to become an RN.

Thanks,

Sharon

[andimp00]

Whats the cost at Everett to get your ADN RN ?

It depends on how many credits you transfer in. Each credit hour is $366. If you start from zero without Algebra, English, etc., it could be pricey. But if you are like me and transfer in almost all of your non-nursing credits then it is not that bad. Some schools limit the number of credits you can tranfer in. Everest does not. They also have several Financial Aid options that include no intrest programs. I chose the "pay-as -you-go" option that allows me to pay all of what is not covered by FAFSA loans in equal monthly payments without interest. Out of pocket I am paying a little less than my car payment each month. I already have a Bachelors degree, so I am not eligible for grants, but many of my classmates received grants as well, so some of them are paying even less.

For me there is no question that it is worth it.

[tferdaise]

Interesting, that is the same cost I am paying at University of Phoenix for my BSN.

It depends on how many credits you transfer in. Each credit hour is $366. If you start from zero without Algebra, English, etc., it could be pricey. But if you are like me and transfer in almost all of your non-nursing credits then it is not that bad. Some schools limit the number of credits you can tranfer in. Everest does not. They also have several Financial Aid options that include no intrest programs. I chose the "pay-as -you-go" option that allows me to pay all of what is not covered by FAFSA loans in equal monthly payments without interest. Out of pocket I am paying a little less than my car payment each month. I already have a Bachelors degree, so I am not eligible for grants, but many of my classmates received grants as well, so some of them are paying even less.

For me there is no question that it is worth it.