Pima Community College or Northern Arizona University

RNMeg · Dec 2, 2009

I'm actually an NAU-Tucson nursing student, so I hope I can help. I've loved my instructors throughout the program, especially my clinical instructors. They've all seemed like they really wanted us to succeed. Some of my classmates have complained that Flagstaff treats us distance-learning students as "second-class citizens", but I really haven't noticed that. I actually feel mostly prepared for my first year as a nurse, and I feel ready to take NCLEX when I graduate. Also, I was on the alternate list when I got accepted, too, so it can happen

If I were you, I would choose NAU again, especially knowing what I know now. I can't really speak about PCC, because I don't have any experience with their nursing program :) My understanding, though, is that PCC is a 4 semester program for an ADN, whereas NAU is now a 5 semester program for a BSN. Might as well do the 5th semester if you can afford it :twocents: Hope this helps!

NursingStudent2012 · Dec 3, 2009

Thanks for replying! I actually got a seat yesterday!! I decided that it would be an honor to graduate from NAU's program considering they're acceptance process especially here in Tucson. I think what I was scared of most was of the teachers and how dedicated they'd be, so I'm glad to hear that you've enjoyed your instructors! I'm so excited but nervous at the same time...thanks again for your reply! :loveya:

RNMeg · Dec 3, 2009

Hey, congrats to another new Lumberjack!

Boy-->RN2b · Dec 3, 2009

Hi,

I'm glad you got in!

I'm planning to apply at this BSN program in Tucson, and am oh so nervous. If you don't mind my asking, what was your cumulative/prereq GPA when you applied?

Thanks, and congratulations

RNMeg · Dec 3, 2009

I think my prereq GPA was around a 3.6 or 3.7 :specs:

NursingStudent2012 · Dec 4, 2009

The first time I applied was for this fall semester. I had a 3.7 GPA but didn't even get onto the alternate list. I was so disappointed in myself :sniff: Afterwards, I planned on going to Pima and than doing NAU's RN to BSN program afterward. Well, during summer I got my CNA license and started volunteering in hospice. Even though I felt my chances were slim at getting into NAU because my GPA had dropped to like 3.65, I decided I might as well try. The second time I got in! I think my healthcare experience and volunteer experience I got during summer helped my chances. They give you extra points for them. Plus, when I took the entrance exam, I scored between 80 and 94 on all of the components, including being above average on all of the components. They use those scores to determine admission too. But please, if you don't get in the first try, keep trying! You can use your previous test scores and essay if you want, or you can redo them. Hope that helps!