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Kristey, What kind of information would you like? The Pima program in Mesa/Phoenix has graduated 5 classes since the beginning in 2005. They have a 90% NCLEX-RN pass rate, and there is a good likelihood that the Tucson program will do as well because they use the same curriculum. The classes are small, as are the clinical groups. With a 96% on the HESI, you have a great chance of succeeding in school. The faculty are very dedicated to your success. Both the Mesa/Phoenix and Tucson programs have been congratulated by the Board of Nursing Education Committee for its student success. I think you will find that you really get your money's worth in a good education and student-faculty support. They have a very low drop-out rate because of all the support students get from the faculty.

Nicely written, and good points. I have seen that report also.

I'm sure you have studied about Evidence Based Practice in your school, whatever type of school it is. I would suggest that you use that same philosophy (basing decisions and statements on evidence, not heresay, personal feelings, and suppositions) when posting to a public forum. The person who stated the personal experience of transfering from Purdue seems to be the most accurate in the suggestions offered. While this is a public forum for your input and suggestions, you must always be careful of what you say about others (whether an individual person or an institution) so that it is not perceived as slanderous or defamatory when not based on facts. Your personal opinions about a school should be prefaced as that - your personal opinion.

Hi, Pima Medical Institute in Mesa/Phoenix requires you to take a Math entrance exam; a critical thinking and English exam (called Wunderlich); with a minimum score for each of those exams. Nursing's is the highest score required for any program at Pima. Once you pass those two exams, you are required to take the HESI. You must have a cummulative overall score of 75% or higher to be considered for nursing. You do not take the A&P, the Biology, or the Chemistry sections. You do take the Math and all 6 sections of the English. The selection process for Pima nursing is based on several factors - your math and Wunderlich scores; your HESI score; your high school and college GPA; science courses taken in high school and college; any certifications you have in health care; volunteer service; experience in health care; and most importantly your interview with a faculty member. For each of these areas you get points. The higher your points, the higher you are on the selection list. However, that being said, your interview is the essential part for selection. They are looking for someone who truely has the heart of a nurse; an understanding of the hard work ahead of them in school; and a plan of success. Hope that helps. Pima Medical Institute has 3 nursing programs - one in Mesa which has graduated 5 classes and has a 90% pass rate on the NCLEX-RN for those 5 classes; one in Albuquerque which has graduated 1 class with a 90% NCLEX-pass rate; and one in Tucson which will graduate its first class in November this year. The classes are small and you get very good teacher support as long as you put in the effort. Good luck where ever you end up.

Hi Amanda. I'm not sure which campus you will be joining for the Pima nursing program, but I can tell you a little about the Mesa/Phoenix program. We start a new class in 2 weeks, and perhaps that is the group you will be in. There is an Ambassador program which you will be introduced to next week at your orientation. It pairs you up with a more senior student to give you advice and support. The faculty also are totally focused on your success and provide you all the support you can imagine. During your orientation next week, 7 current students will be there to talk with you and answer any questions, calm any fears, and congratulate you on your decision. It is a hard program. But you wouldn't want to take on the tremendous responsibilities of being responsible for someone's health and possibly life without knowing you had the utmost preparation possible. The true key to the difficulty of the work in the program depends on your commitment to doing what it takes to be the best RN, and your family's commitment to doing what they must to help you achieve that. I look forward to seeing you next week if you are joining the Mesa program, and wish you a successful path to your goal. We all, students and faculty, want you to succeed and work along side yor toward that end.