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I didn't work through the program, and I was just hired as a PCT at the hospital I want to work at after clinical rotations. I've been there for about a month and a half. A couple of my classmates stayed working during the program, one even as a CNA/PCT. I can't speak to how things are going to pan out after graduation, but all of the folks from the 2014 class that I have kept in touch with got hired quickly and some even before passing their NCLEX. It is ultimately your decision, but keep your end goal in mind! And CONGRATULATIONS!!!

That is awesome news for you guys. Can't wait to hear your results!

Hi everyone, Post-baccs are always evaluated before the traditional program. This is because some of the people who don't make it may be offered a spot in the traditional program. Tomorrow sounds like it will probably be decision day for most of you, and it is sure to be the most nerve racking and longest day ever until those results come in! Imagine having to wait by the mailbox like we all had to last year! Chins up, and blow the thread up with your results once you get them! Let me know when your orientation day is, and I can work on getting a few of us together to talk to you all and introduce you to the program!

Has anyone heard about their results yet? I would hope they would email you all today if they promised you the week of the 27th!

Alright everyone, A year ago today, I received my acceptance in the mail. I am not sure how the review process is working for your group, but you should all be getting word soon. Let us know your results!

Good luck to both of you! sdk90, as far as the application process, as long as you have called to confirm, most likely the next time you hear anything will be in a week or two. I received an email confirming receipt of my application last year on September 11. They express the importance of needing to monitor your email inbox, and if you have had any extensions granted by the counseling office, you have to get those completed ASAP. Other than that, it's a waiting game for you for the next couple of months! If you all have any questions about anything, don't hesitate to ask. I remember how nervous I was this time last year!

I am unaware of a facebook page for the potential 2015 class. I did a search to try to reach out to them, and had no luck finding any groups. In general, I would recommend joining the Downtown Phoenix Campus' page, and if you're interested, SNA (student nurses' organization). I am not really involved in too many things besides the curriculum simply due to the sheer amount of coursework that we are assigned. If you get any word on the 2015 group, private message me the name of the admin so I can contact them and extend some help, if needed.

Orientation really consists of learning about a few on-campus organizations, proper dress for lab/clincals, and really just to get an introduction to your professors. There was a rep there from the book seller (Elsevier) that told us about the e-book packages. There are specific people responsible for our program that you will be introduced to once you go to orientation. They have about a half hour block of the day to talk to you about the intricacies of financial aid. Orientation is mandatory, and they do supply you with next steps information. This is also the deadline for several items if I remember correctly (drug screening, immunizations, etc). One tip: make sure you are on-top of your Certified Profile for submitting your immunization records, health insurance proof, etc. If you end up in a situation where a titer comes back with a positive result, you'll have a 12-week period before you can start to be considered for clinical (they have to give you the vaccination and then re-titer you to make sure you built-up the immunity). I know it seems intimidating, but don't be worried. One step at a time! And no, I don't mind at all!

I got my letter of acceptance into the program on October 22 of last year. After I received it, I got my flu shot, did my drug test, and prepped for orientation day, which was on December 6th. Once you're accepted, things move VERY fast! Now keep in mind, Americorps reimburses their reward to you, meaning you would still have to pay up-front when attending. And I'm not sure when the award happens, either. The financial aid people are usually really good about helping you make ends meet, and you will get more information from them at orientation day. I don't know what would qualify you as being in need of assistance, but they will get into more detail with you on that after orientation!

I wouldn't be too worried that you aren't going to get into the program just yet! Remember, our average was 1.855, meaning people above and below that score comprise our class. And like I said, the written bit that they request of you had some sort of undetermined weight in our scoring. And even if you get wait listed in hopes of a spot opening up, you still have the opportunity to get into the program! There were at least three students that ended up being in our rotation that were originally waitlisted. Don't write yourself off. My other classmate khausig would be the Americorps expert, I will notify her of this post through our facebook group so that she can give you some insight. I didn't do it. Reason being, it requires a certain number of clinical hours before you receive any monetary benefit, you have to write an essay-style paper every time you change facilities, and if any of your clinicals are at for-profit institutions (Phoenix St. Luke's, for example, which was my psych rotation hospital), those hours will not count towards the award requirement. At most, you're looking at $3,000 in grant monies for the entire year if you meet the requirement. They try telling you that you can get more than one award, but it is nearly impossible. And if you miss their orientation meeting (which you will be informed of at your PBCNP orientation), you're out for good. So financial aid is a bit tricky, but here has been my experience. I am using loans, as I am only 25 and literally went back to school six months after graduating with my first degree to start on my prerequisites (I am a previous business marketing grad from ASU). I am in-need, so the school would usually grant me the full $12,500 per semester in federal aide, plus they tend to give at-need individuals a grant to offset the insane course fees of the spring and summer semesters. Tuition is standard for ASU ($4,400), but they tack on a $5,000 program fee, so before course fees you're looking at about $10,500 in tuition and program fees per seester. Things get more expensive in the summer, as you pay summer tuition rates. Personally, this was an investment in my future, so I will deal with the debt. It is all private loans or private sources of income after the federal loans and grants are offered. Scholarships are few and far between because we all have degrees already, and these nursing scholarships are typically aimed at students without degrees and seeking to be a nursing major for the first time. Any other questions, please don't hesitate to ask. This final block is all homework, so I am on the computer pretty much 24/7.

sdk90, I looked up my conversation last year when I was applying, and I received a 1.885 (I had a 3.95 GPA with a 93% on my TEAS), and I got into the program. As far as getting in and the numbers are concerned, it really is dependent upon the pool of applicants trying to make it into your program. We had to do a writing prompt, as well, and we had to assume that had some sort of an impact on our chances, even though we could never really calculate it. It will definitely help that you have such a strong GPA in the pre-requisite coursework, though. Chin up! I will see if I can get some information from you on how many people are being accepted next year and what our averages looked like. From what I heard, we had an extremely high average (sorry), but I am sitting next to my classmate now who was originally wait-listed and a guaranteed admit declined. there is always a chance!

ziggy787 and khausig are correct in everything they have said. I, too, am a male student in the 2014 program, and we are all a few months from graduation. It is intense, but worth every minute. You have to view everyone in the program as a dysfunctional family; you'll like each other at first, and sometimes you'll get on each others' nerves, but overall, you'll learn from each other and all of your instructors. The best piece of advice I can give you is that, regardless of what other students are like, when you get into nursing school, all you are trying to do is PASS. Drop any and all competition that is in your nature. I know that this is difficult, but as soon as I did this, I saw that classes became more enjoyable, and those who remained competitive still had people to associate with, but those who are in a more "help-each-other-out" mentality are, collectively, having a more enjoyable time in the program. I am just now about to start work as a PCT (hopefully), and have not been working throughout the the program. It is almost impossible, and trust me, with the sheer amount of work given, although it is worth it and I don't mind, I have forgotten the meaning of the phrase "Free time." Feel free to message me with any more questions that you may have. I just created a thread for 2015 applicants to reach out to us in the application process. We are all here to help! - Alex

Hello everyone! My name is Alex, and I am nearing completion of the 2014 Post-Bacc BSN program at Arizona State University (ASU). I had created a thread last year regarding the application and admissions process, and classmates from the 2013 rotation were very receptive and helpful for us - so I wanted to return the favor to the incoming class! If you all have any questions regarding any part of the process or curriculum, let me know! I'll also notify the classmates for their input.

Good morning everyone, So I just got accepted into my 11-month post-bacc program, and start in January. Now I know that we need our program-mandated scrubs, but I am hitting a WALL deciding what shoes to get for my clinicals. I mean, I know I am going to be on my feet for 12 hours a day here, but what am I supposed to get for shoes? The scrub stores have a lot in the way of shoes for female nurses, but what about the guys? I am thinking about just getting a pair of Nikes, honestly. Small side note - the shoes must be WHITE for my program. Any suggestions?

For everyone whom has been accepted and is not a member of the FB group, congratulations and we hope to see/meet you soon. For everyone whom is currently in the program and providing advice, I am very appreciative. For those whom did not get accepted this year, don't give up! Hope you all got into the traditional program if you did a dual-app! My next question for new admits as well as current students is... how do we pay for this? The application materials say that "Financial aid is available for those that qualify." I mean, if you're an in-state student, they must have some help for us to pay that $30,000 price tag for tuition and fees ($5,000/semester for tuition, plus a program fee of $5,000 a semester additional, according to the information session), right? I wish I could just walk up to them with a cool $34k, but I am currently trying to remember what the word "savings" even means