Maricopa Wait List Question

ajhill00 · Jan 17, 2011

Getting into block 3 depends on someone failing block 2 and losing their place. So if no one fails, there are no openings. If 10 people fail there would be 10 openings, so there is no telling how long the wait is because it all depends on someone failing.

AZMOMO2 · Jan 18, 2011

A few people I know applied and go right it to block 3 without a wait. It all depends... particuarly on your HESI score.

miteacher, ADN, MSN · Mar 6, 2011

So will they take people with the highest hesi score first or is it completely randomized with the advanced placement option? Does anyone know of anywhere else that offers advanced placement without a wait? I am hoping to start the FTPN program in the fall as I have already waited 1 semester.

I think I may also look into the University of Phoenix LPN to BSN route. I already have a bachelors in another field, so I wonder how many classes I would have to actually take.

pre-ASUstudent · Apr 6, 2011

Hi guys!

Me too, I am pursuing the AAS in Nursing degree at GateWay, I am quite discouraged with the waiting list. As someone posted, the average waiting list is 18 months! I am currently completing some "General Education Course" pre-requisites at Rio Salado CC, and I have 7 remaining courses left.

runner25 · Apr 15, 2011

I applied April 2010 and had a time stamp in June 2010. I have not heard back of any start date. I guess Spring 2012 at the earliest (that would be a four-semester wait)

kamsmom · May 1, 2011

There are always openings at estrella in block 3. They told me they hold 30 seats and last fall they still had openings a week before class started.

kamsmom · May 1, 2011

The Southwest skills center has an LPN program which is why the have 30 spots every fall for people wanting to go into block 3. Many students do their LPN program then go directly into block 3. I would check it out. It is a nice school with a new nursing building.

miteacher, ADN, MSN · May 1, 2011

The Southwest skills center has an LPN program which is why the have 30 spots every fall for people wanting to go into block 3. Many students do their LPN program then go directly into block 3. I would check it out. It is a nice school with a new nursing building.

That's good to know. I am starting the lPN program at Gateway in the fall. I am going to apply to do block 3 right away. I would like to do an accelerated program, if possible but will take a spot anywhere.

AZMOMO2 · May 2, 2011

So will they take people with the highest hesi score first or is it completely randomized with the advanced placement option? Does anyone know of anywhere else that offers advanced placement without a wait? I am hoping to start the FTPN program in the fall as I have already waited 1 semester.
I think I may also look into the University of Phoenix LPN to BSN route. I already have a bachelors in another field, so I wonder how many classes I would have to actually take.

Highest HESI scores first. You apply at one location, then send an email to the directors of all the others telling them you are willing to take any placement offered. However, you have HUGE odds of rolling right into Block 3 at Gateway after graduating from the FTPN program without a wait, and if they don't have enough spots there tend to be many others at the MCCDNP locations.

The LPN to BSN may work for you as you may have alot of the classes. IF you don't have to take any general requirements other than their GENERAL welcome to UoP class, then its about 18 months or so. Class is 1 night a week for 5 week periods per class, you may or may not have time off between classes.

miteacher, ADN, MSN · May 2, 2011

Highest HESI scores first. You apply at one location, then send an email to the directors of all the others telling them you are willing to take any placement offered. However, you have HUGE odds of rolling right into Block 3 at Gateway after graduating from the FTPN program without a wait, and if they don't have enough spots there tend to be many others at the MCCDNP locations.
The LPN to BSN may work for you as you may have alot of the classes. IF you don't have to take any general requirements other than their GENERAL welcome to UoP class, then its about 18 months or so. Class is 1 night a week for 5 week periods per class, you may or may not have time off between classes.

Thank you for answering my questions. Did you take the U of P route or go into block 3 of the Maricopa College program? I'm just trying to weigh my options considering the cost and everything. I know that U of P is quite expensive, and i would have to take out student loans, which I do not want to do.

Is Gateway an accelerated program that goes through Summer? I was hoping to get accepted into block 3 that goes straight through summer. Now, when you say that the class is 1 night per week. Is that it? I take it the clinicals would be scheduled sometime during the day then, right? I have heard from some people that the program has a waiting list as well.

Thanks for answering my questions. I'm just trying to gather information early, and be prepared. I start the program in fall, and am anxious to see how it is. Thanks!

pinaytoh · Jul 1, 2011

The LPN-RN at University of Phoenix sounds really good and doable..I've read from a different link that it's like $450/credit and there is work requirements of 1 year? is this true?

You guys are have been really helpful...

@miteacher, a friend told me that if you have a Bachelor degree..after ADN you can get your masters and dont have to go to the BSN route..(according to gateway advisor) :nurse:

miteacher, ADN, MSN · Jul 2, 2011

The LPN-RN at University of Phoenix sounds really good and doable..I've read from a different link that it's like $450/credit and there is work requirements of 1 year? is this true?
You guys are have been really helpful...
@miteacher, a friend told me that if you have a Bachelor degree..after ADN you can get your masters and dont have to go to the BSN route..(according to gateway advisor)

Did your friend say what specific colleges offer the direct route to a MSN? I'll have to look into this further. It does seem like a better option rather than getting another bachelors degrees, and spending more $$ to get another bachelors. $450/credit hour is pretty pricey though! I plan on moving back to Michigan after I become an RN, but am not sure what types of programs they offer there or if they are too hard to get into.