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@Freximus: Thank you for your post. I have been monitoring this forum for updates on ASU's 2nd degree program.The last I heard from other posters who attended the ASU info sessions last fall, the program was postponed indefinitely. Is the 2012 start something they discussed in a recent info session? Thanks!

Good luck on your test, InspiredRN10!

Hello InspiredRN! I remember you responded to my ASU post, thank you for that. ;-) And thanks so much for the clarification on GCU. I am still in the pre-req process, but having mathed things out, I would probably be in a position to apply for GCU's Fall 2012 evening program. I made the decision to pursue nursing last year and have been monitoring this forum religiously ever since. I have seen so many changes to all the different program options, so I am trying to cover all my bases. I would love to do an evening program through Maricopa, but it looks like I'd be waiting a while to even start. I'll still do the Maricopa waitlist, just in case things don't work out otherwise. ASU's program had me intrigued, but I'm not too bummed as GCU has a competitive NCLEX pass rate and it sounds like they have really good clinical locations, not to mention the whole evening/weekend thing. Barring no new developments, I'll probably meet with an advisor this summer to make sure I get up-to-date info and am on the right path with pre-reqs. It looks like you are going to be applying for Fall 2011, is that correct? I will definitely contribute any info I have about the program and my experiences once I have something to share lol. ;-)

Hello all -- After finding out ASU's 2nd degree program is a no-go for the time being, I began researching other 2nd degree options and saw that GCU had one, then subsequently came across this thread. I am not at a point where I am ready to talk to an advisor, so I was wondering if someone could clarify a few things: 1) Based on information in this thread, the second degree program is only offered at the GCU campus? And is this only offered during the day or is there an evening/weekend option? 2) I see a few of you are planning on doing a 5 semester evening/weekend program at other campuses - is this some kind of accelerated program, not necessarily a 2nd degree program? 3) Does anyone know what the evening/weekend schedule is like? I would be interested in an option where I could work while going to school to offset having to take out too much financial aid. I realize these programs are subject to change, but any info would be appreciated! I plan on getting on the Maricopa Waitlist later this year and am trying to explore all other options. Thanks for your time ;-)

Oh, that is a bummer. Hopefully that gets off the ground next year, would like to know that is an option. Thanks for the update ;-)

I just finished the lecture portion this semester (am taking lab in person) - There is not a lot of objectivity involved in the weekly AYL assignments/quizzes, as most of them consist of problems and calculations, even on the weekly AYL assignments. So, you either get it right or you don't. At least, that was my experience. Re: midterm and final, I was not given formulas, the only thing I was given that I used was the periodic table. You cannot bring in outlines or note cards, only a pencil, calculator, and they provide scratch paper. As long as you are doing practice questions so that you know your formulas backwards and forwards and the AYL essays (essays on midterm/final are taken from these essays), you should do fine on the midterm/final.

Hello all - I am wondering if anyone on the board has been accepted to the ASU 2nd Degree program or knows someone who is? Was really interested to see this post last fall about the program, was hoping someone might have an info update. Cheers ;-)