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Hey Dahliadiaz, Yes, I am. Good luck to both of us.

Oh! we are in the same class. Awesome! My LO is 6months. I was just looking to get into colleges real closest to home. So I was considering Chandler -Gilbert too but it turns out their nursing division is on the Williams campus. I live just a few miles from the Pecos campus. Anyway, my other choices are Mesa and Gateway. About the entrance exam, do you mean the HESI? I already took that last year with the hopes of transferring some of my previous academic credits so that I could quickly put in my application but it didn't go as planned. Looks like I'm not able to send pms yet either. Maybe you could send me an email. Would love to chat some more. Did you take chemistry at PC? How was it like? How old are your little ones.

Hey! Thanks for responding. I'll also be taking it in August! Which instructor did you choose and why? (Feel free to pm me or give me their initials) We might be in the same class :-)).

Got it. That helps. Thank you.

Thanks for the clarification, Rachelofcourse. Actually I am just curious as to how the tuition reimbursement process works. What are some things that are required to make one eligible? Considering the extremely high tuition costs nowadays, it's refreshing to know that with an employer's help a nurse can get a higher education with little or no debt at all.

Thanks, guys for the info. And congratulations on getting into nursing school. I will look into both Accelerated and CEP programs. Apple-Core, could you kindly share the tuition cost for the CEP program you chose with me? I'd really appreciate it since it will help me make an informed choice.

Hi everyone, I've been looking into getting my ADN with one of the Maricopa community colleges. I have two more prerequisites to complete in order to apply so that I can be put on the wait list. However, I'm wondering if getting my ADN before a BSN is a good choice in 2018 Arizona. I chose the ADN because I thought 1. It was the cheapest and quickest way to get to work as a nurse and to help support my family after completing 4 years in my BSc. 2. I felt the wait time would be good for me to raise my little one. 3. I was hoping I could get an employer who would help take care of my BSN. But upon further consideration it seems, if I stick with the ADN it will still take about 4 years or more to complete. Also, from my little Internet research, it appears most employers prefer BSN. My questions are: -What other options are available for someone like me? -How difficult is it to get a job with an ADN in 2018 Arizona? -Also, do hospitals still pay for employees to get their BSN and how does it work? Here's a little about me: I have a BSc. Biological Science, but I am currently a stay at home mum with a 6 month old. I just joined my husband who got a job in Chandler last year. I am 31 years old now, and would like to be a WHNP hopefully before I turn 40 (I'm really passionate about women's health issues). Any advice for me? Please talk to a new Arizona sister. Thanks for all the help in advance.

Thanks again. :)

Thanks for your response, Apple-Core, Your experience with Rio sounds way better than all the others I've read in this thread. I actually took ENGLISH 101 with Rio and it was really not bad, but I did it all at home. So I was a little disappointed that there were 3 in- person exams for bio 201. It's much more convenient for me at the moment if I could do it online- exams and all. That's why I was excited to find that I could get that option with PC. You're right about the fact that the tutors may have changed because of how old this thread is. I think I'll just enroll at PC and hope for the best.

Hi miteacher, I know this post is many years old but Could you please also pm me the name of the instructor you referred to in your post above? I'd really appreciate it. Thanks.

InspiredRN10 I'm also excited to find that the tests and exams for online bio 201 at PC are at home. I'm currently a stay at home mom with a newborn and no help so I was hoping I could do it entirely online. Can you pm with the name of professors who are great for this course and give extra credit as well?

Hi, Has anyone taken bio 201 entirely online at Phoenix college? I'm looking to enroll for it and complete it quickly since it's the only prerequisite left for me to apply for nursing school. I'm currently a stay at home mom with a tiny little one so I plan to do it online, since I have no help at home. I thought Rio was my only option but then I read so many negative reviews about taking it there. Someone recommended PC so I want to know how different it is at PC from Rio salado. Are there any in person exams at PC as well? Which Professor is the best one? Do I have to memorize the text book to pass,like they say it is with Rio? What was the whole experience like? I know these are so many questions but I'm really anxious and basically any and every information in order to get an awesome grade in the course will be extremely appreciated. Thanks