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I start the program in July and let's just say I already agree with the previous comments about this school :smackingf Orientation is July 9th and I hope they give us all the information needed for a smooth start; books, uniform? schedule...anything. I went this route, after all my calculations, this would actually get me done with my RN faster than if I where to sit on the waiting list and then go into the 2 year program. I also like the idea of maybe working as an LPN while finishing my RN. Thanks for all the insight on MSC! I will definitely keep all that in mind.

In my head I've applied. Sorry, I meant I talked to the advisor at Gateway and showed here all my paper work (NET scores, nurse assistant certificate, etc...). Said I'm good to go and I have to come back the first week of September to get the app. Thanks you Marlene for the great information! Hopefully we'll be classmates!

Good ideas! I'll take both of those classes this fall. The Spanish class is a great idea! and you say patho, I'll take it! I decided to wait it out...I applied for the fast track LPN program that starts in Jan. Since I should still be waiting by the time I finish and if I do get picked I'll defer...then be eligible to jump into block 3! I think that sounds good and I'll be doing something with myself while on the wait list.

Whoa...never even thought of that

I was told because of the economy EVERYONE would need a co-signer for a private loan. Minus the cost of pre-reqs that would transfer along with Pell grants and such I knocked off about 12,000 but still needed ohh about...34,000. I know some hospital won't hire Apollo grads. Like Scottsdale Healthcare. I haven't been through the program and, well, it's approved by the state board, right? So I don't know exactly why... I made an appointment with a Gateway advisor to look into the LPN fast track. I have all my immunizations, CPR, fingerprint clearance and I've also completed the CNA course through PC so I should be able to get in their next go around. And like Marlene said after that I could apply for advanced placement into block 3. I've never had problem getting money for school so I know I will be able to complete this route. I would love to work for Banner but if I take the LPN route I'm not eligible for the fellowship. I have two friends that work for Banner and they said even if they reccomend me I would still have to first land an unbiased interview and make it through that before they would even look at the reccomendations. Which is good to see Banner doesn't just hand out jobs because of "who you know". Thank you for all the suggestions and help. You don't know how stressed I was (still am) but being able to write back and forth with people that know what's going on, has been awesome.:cheers: I'll find out by tomorrow if I get the job at PCH. I looked into there education assistance and they offer 5,250 a year!

At the info session they said everyone would need a co signer and at my interview they asked me if I had anyone to co sign for me. I said I'll have to get back to you with that

Who did you get to co-sign for you? Financing for such a large tuition is my biggest dilemma. I've been through the interview process and everything. I just can't pay for it. I got an interview at Phoenix Children's Hospital (for a non-nursing position) and if I get the job there (I should know by Friday) I will see if they can help me with school. I also have two volunteer interviews with Banner Thunderbird and Banner Estrella. I'm hoping any of them will be able to help with paying for school.

Thanks soooo much guys! I sent and e-mail yo the GCU nursing rep and I'm online right now looking up gateways LPN program. I didn't know they offered one. Those seem like good options. I'm just in a hurry since I can't find a good job and my friends and family seem to have their lives together and I'm still out there not able to do or see many things with my friends that cost money. Its nice to be able to talk to people about this. I just talked to my mom today about 46000 tuition that ages not willing to co sign for but my boyfriend is. I told her I decided not to go to apollo since it was so much and my boyfriend shouldn't take on the burden of a loan. She told me 'fine justsit on your ass for the next 16 months when you could be done, you need to change your attitude'. My attitude!? Well thanks again guys.

Hi there everyone! I'm in a bit of a dilemma. Here's my story...I'm 26. I've finished my pre-reqs. I just got on the well pulicized 2 year wait list at Phoenix College. It should be easy enough to decide and wait out the two years...but time is ticking I'll be 31 by the time I graduate from PC. Also time is money...like the Apollo rep said. "By the time I get into PC I would be out of Apollo and making money" Yes with a huge student loan to pay off. Do I go to Apollo College and actually finish in two years? I can't seem to discuss this with my family, they always ask me when I'm going to be done. I tell them another 2 years (not including the 2 year wait). My cousin recently graduated from Pima and got a job at a hospital (in just over two years). My Uncle (her dad) asked my mom why I was taking so long. Since I had been in school longer than her. She has 60,000 in student loans but, she's an nurse and working while I'm still not making end meet. So what if I decide to wait the 2 years and then I get in. I would have to quit working. How do I bring in money? Student loans? So in turn by the time I'm done waiting 2 years, do 2 years of clinicals and take out enought money to support myself...it could possibly end up being the 46,000 for the two quick years at Apollo. :innerconf Sooo...what would you guys do? I know I'm still young but I want to start a career and be able to support myself. I know the price tags are starkly different and length of time if a factor...I would just like some insight. I have only talked to my mom and boyfriend about this and they've told me to go with the community college since it's cheaper but then on the other hand when I tell them about the wait list their faces change a bit. Any words of Hope? Wisdom? Experience? Thanks for listening guys... :thankya: