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Anyone out there have info on the school in Arecibo, PR? It is a 24 month program that begins in August.

I'd love to hear anything, thanks.

zzzzzgirl

In response to your question in the brochure it says the program is three trimesters and two summers. It looks like your next two summers will be a little busy if you decide to attend but I think its worth it.

Good this is what I want. I don't want to be a full time student in the PR economy with summers off. Straight through is good with a small break for a mini island hop rejuvenation trip.

I am starting to excited. Now I am seriously weighing LSU and IAUPR. It is nice to have choices. It would be so nice to learn Spanish I just wish I had more details on the the NCLEX pass rate for IAUPR. No one at the school can provide it.

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Hi, I can answer some questions, as I'm graduating from the program in a few weeks. Yes, you can take the NCLEX after earning the ADN. You take it in PR, but through the state board of Winsconsin. Many students from my class have already taken it and passed it. I would guess that round 90% of the ones who took it passed it in the first try.

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Specializes in Psych, Substance Abuse.

Yay! Someone from the program!! I do have a few questions. What is your schedule like? Is it Monday through Friday? And from what time to what time do you go? I know it depends on the general classes that you take, but I'm talking about just the nursing courses and clinicals. We're trying to get a backup babysitting plan in place in case my MIL falls through.

Also, is getting through the program just as frustrating as getting in? I mean, are the instructors a tad bit more organized than the admissions office? And what is your opinion about IAUPR losing its accreditation as a result of the review this fall? I would hate to stick around here until November and start school here just to find out that they lose it. I love PR and all, but I am so, so, SO ready to go back home. Getting my degree is the only thing that is keeping me here.

One more thing, when did you start and when do you finish? Did you start in August of 2007, so that's a little over 2 1/2 years? I hear 2 years, 2 1/2 years, 3 years. I just want to get an idea of what month the students graduate. I guess it's in May, right? Congrats on finishing your degree!

Oh, another stupid question. You said you test through the state of Wisconsin. Does that mean one can go and work for Wisconsin right away? Sorry if I sound completely clueless...I am. LOL

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Specializes in Psych, Substance Abuse.

I'm full of questions today! I guess this is for anyone who knows. What exactly happens once you pass the NCLEX? Does that mean you just have to finish the program and you're done? So if you pass it during the program you just have to worry about finishing your classes and that's it?

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Ok, first.

What is your schedule like? Is it Monday through Friday? And from what time to what time do you go?

It really depends on the trimester. In some cases you will de Monday through Saturday or Tuesday through Saturday. In other cases Monday through Thursday or Friday. You are looking at a schedule from 5 till 10pm.

Also, is getting through the program just as frustrating as getting in? I mean, are the instructors a tad bit more organized than the admissions office? And what is your opinion about IAUPR losing its accreditation as a result of the review this fall? I would hate to stick around here until November and start school here just to find out that they lose it. I love PR and all, but I am so, so, SO ready to go back home. Getting my degree is the only thing that is keeping me here.

Ok... Just be prepare for a "bit" of crisis each trimester for registration. That's because the nursing administration needs to make your registration manually and as you have seen, they are not good at organization. Other than that you'll be ok.

In regards of the accreditation, I doubrt they'll loose it. If you get pass the little things everyone complaints, which are the same things that happens in every University, you'll see the program is good. One of the things I would change is that I would hire more professors and offer English nursing classes during the day and not only at night. You need as a group to fight that.

In regards to the NCLEX, you can get your RN ADN license through Winsconsin as I said before, and then transfer it to any state you are going to work. After you finish your BSN, the state board in which gave you your license "Winsconsin" changes the classification from ADN to BSN. You don't have to take the exam again.

One more thing, when did you start and when do you finish? Did you start in August of 2007, so that's a little over 2 1/2 years? I hear 2 years, 2 1/2 years, 3 years. I just want to get an idea of what month the students graduate. I guess it's in May, right? Congrats on finishing your degree!

I started in August 2008 and will finish the 30 of May 2010. That's the accelerate program if you have another bachellors degree or your general ed courses completed. If you don't have the general education courses, It will take almost 3 years. Also, it's a combined science program. That means the biology, chemistry, anatomy & physiology courses are complemented in the medical surgerie classes. These are the most difficult ones, they are 2 and take 8 hours a week "only the classes", so that's a 6-10pm class 2 times per week.

I'm full of questions today! I guess this is for anyone who knows. What exactly happens once you pass the NCLEX? Does that mean you just have to finish the program and you're done? So if you pass it during the program you just have to worry about finishing your classes and that's it?

Basicly yes.

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Cool sign me up. Thank you so much for answering my questions and others. Now I have one more for you. do you have to take your NCLEX through Wisconsin? It would seem that you would be able to take the NCLEX in any state you choose. Is it because the ADN program is not accredited by the NLAC? Just curious?

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Cool sign me up. Thank you so much for answering my questions and others. Now I have one more for you. do you have to take your NCLEX through Wisconsin? It would seem that you would be able to take the NCLEX in any state you choose. Is it because the ADN program is not accredited by the NLAC? Just curious?

If you take the NCLEX with your ADN, yes only Winsconsin because of accreditation. But you can transfer the license and won't have any problem.

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Once again THANKS!!!!!! You are great and a lot better than trying to get info from the school. Its nice to finally have answers. Congratulation on your graduation.

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PR NURSE thank you sooooo much. This is awesome.

I will post Qs later when I am not on my phone.

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Specializes in Psych, Substance Abuse.

Yes, thanks SO much PR NURSE!

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Thanks PR Nurse!

When I visited the school the nursing coordinator told me that since I spoke Spanish that I could be certified to work as a nurse in PR after my first year since I would technically have an ADN. Is this true? Do any of the students do it? I know the money isn't great, but it would be great to be accumulating experience while finishing school. Thanks again!!!

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When I visited the school the nursing coordinator told me that since I spoke Spanish that I could be certified to work as a nurse in PR after my first year since I would technically have an ADN. Is this true? Do any of the students do it? I know the money isn't great, but it would be great to be accumulating experience while finishing school. Thanks again!!!

Yes, it's true. You just need to apply for the provitional nursing license in Puerto Rico and you can work as an ADN RN.

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