What are my options for Nursing Programs?

Hope32 · Jul 24, 2011

I'm new to the Phoenix area and am wondering what are all my options for nursing school? I feel like waiting almost two years to get in to one of the MCC nursing programs is just too long. I already have my BA so I'm looking for a quick route.
I can't relocate to Flagstaff or Tucson because my husband has a job in Maricopa.
I appreciate any opinions/advice!

Hi, I'm not sure if anyone mentioned Central Arizona College program. You have to have your CNA certification for this program, but I've heard that is pretty easy. (about $1,000 + community college is a whole lot cheaper!) this could save you on gas too since it's in Coolidge. Plus no waiting list! This might have changed since 2009 when I looked into it.

NICUorbust, ADN · Jul 27, 2011

orangesky-What are Carrington's pre reqs?

orangesky24 · Jul 27, 2011

They offer the pre-reqs there as a part of the two year program, so if you haven't taken, say, A&P I and II or Micro, etc, you take them there; however, if you HAVE taken them as I did, you just wait until a later Block to start... Here, to the best of what I remember, a

Is the breakdown for Semesters 1&2:

Semester 1:

English Comp

College Math

A&P I

Intro to Psych

Semester 2:

Intro to Comm

Intro to Sociology

A&P II

Micro

Then, Semesters 3-6 are all of your nursing core classes. The program director taught at ASU's nursing program for 25 years and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, including her PhD in Nursing... The Dean also has his PhD. They are a strong faculty.

Hope this helps!

Elizabeth

NICUorbust, ADN · Jul 27, 2011

Thanks for the info I'm doing my pre reqs fall semester at GCC to cut costs a bit, but i'll def. look into it. (and keep tabs on how it's going for you, if you don't mind )

orangesky24 · Jul 27, 2011

@knicoll71--yes, please do! Best of luck to you!

JasonInfinity · Jul 28, 2011

I can't speak to the ASU issue, but it appears that several technical colleges and training schools have approved RN programs in Phoenix. :idea: There is Everest College, MaricopaNursing, Carrington College, ITT Tech, Brookline College and Grand Canyon (online). Contact info for each program can be found here: http://nurseslink.org/rn-programs/arizona/. Does anyone know if these are decent programs?