giardiafan

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1. New entry-level Masters program at U of A!!

   giardiafan replied to Cid13's topic in Arizona Nursing

   I completely agree with the previous post by abvincent1. The 'new' MEPN degree is nothing more than the previous accelerated BSN program with a few more academic units inserted into specific courses....

2. New entry-level Masters program at U of A!!

   giardiafan replied to Cid13's topic in Arizona Nursing

   The previous poster stated: "One things I was not happy about it is your clinical hours are not set up for you. For some courses you will be expected to go into the community and find your own hosts...

3. New entry-level Masters program at U of A!!

   giardiafan replied to Cid13's topic in Arizona Nursing

   Sorry to burst your bubble, but all the different nursing programs at UofA exist in their own respective vacuums. The traditional undergraduate BSN program has NO overlap/relationship with the...

4. New entry-level Masters program at U of A!!

   giardiafan replied to Cid13's topic in Arizona Nursing

   I would strongly discourage anyone from applying for the MEPN program at UofA. This is the first year they are offering the program, and the grapevine tells me that the College of Nursing is still...

5. New entry-level Masters program at U of A!!

   giardiafan replied to Cid13's topic in Arizona Nursing

   Due to financial constraints, Carondelet withdrew fully from the program in 2009. Their last class in 2009 of 20ish sponsored students received a waiver from their contractual obligations. The...

6. New entry-level Masters program at U of A!!

   giardiafan replied to Cid13's topic in Arizona Nursing

   Hey desertflower, Yes, I received my assigned floor position about a month ago, and start in a couple of weeks. However, about 1/3 of the class stil does not have permanent assigned positions, as...

7. New entry-level Masters program at U of A!!

   giardiafan replied to Cid13's topic in Arizona Nursing

   I can only add that I graduated from UofA's accelerated BSN program in 2010, and would NOT recommend the UofA College of Nursing for ANYTHING. The discouraging instructor pool is a rotating turnstyle...

8. Northern AZ U vs. U of A??

   giardiafan replied to Boy-->RN2b's topic in Arizona Nursing

   Tucson's UofA, by no means, is in the top 10 nationally. The school intentionally misrepresents itself. The nursing GRADUATE PROGRAM was ranked #6 in the nation by US News & World Report in 2009....

9. U of A accelerated bachelor program

   giardiafan replied to sourapril's topic in Arizona Nursing

   I am a current UA accelerated student, and I can state unequivocally that this is nothing more than an average program. I agree with the previous comment that the main advantage is the 14 month...

10. FREE TUITION - FREE BSN - University of Arizona

    giardiafan replied to nursing123098's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Given that the accelerated program is no longer driven 100% by hospital partner sponsorships, this makes little sense to me. I'm not arguing the validity of the statement, only that it seems illogical...

11. FREE TUITION - FREE BSN - University of Arizona

    giardiafan replied to nursing123098's topic in Arizona Nursing

    This is a program in crisis. Do not even bother thinking about applying. I am currently in the accelerated/2nd degree Arizona program, and it is, less us say, a less than stellar experience. One of...

12. Accelerated BSN programs that do NOT require letters of reference?

    giardiafan replied to karakk's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Don't bother with the University of Arizona program. I am currently in it, and can tell you that it is less than stellar. Disorganized curriculum, poor instructor quality, standardized testing that...

13. FREE TUITION - FREE BSN - University of Arizona

    giardiafan replied to nursing123098's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I got both my info packet and contract yesterday. What a mess! Anyways, for dmskoka, yes: hang in there. There are bound to be a handful of people that don't like the contract or can't fulfill on the...

14. FREE TUITION - FREE BSN - University of Arizona

    giardiafan replied to nursing123098's topic in Arizona Nursing

    DM - Don't sweat it...but keep in mind that my invitation letter was good until March 25th, meaning that the CON will know how many people have declined, and only then will begin to notify the...

15. FREE TUITION - FREE BSN - University of Arizona

    giardiafan replied to nursing123098's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I got in!! and turned my paperwork around after lunch today. It looks like I'll be working for Northwest next year, which was my first choice. For those that got accepted, I do believe that there's...