Wow...2,500 waiting

OCD_Mom · Sep 27, 2009

that number fluctuates. Right before the colleges start their draws it is always higher and right after it drops down again. Yeah I imagine it will get a bit higher but like I said for the most part it seems to be pretty constant. I think the highest I have seen it was around 2450 over a year ago. Do not be too disheartened.

sassiebaz · Sep 28, 2009

Crazy!

PineappleCrush · Oct 7, 2009

Holy cow! I didn't even bother applying for the MCCCD programs when I finished the prerequisites because I'd rather try my luck with ASU. :/

Monkey Mom · Oct 14, 2009

You might want to rethink your strategy. It is my understanding that ASU has cut their enrollment by 1/2; budget cuts. I would cover all the bases and increase your chances of getting in somewhere. Have you considered Banner Nurse Fellow program?

MassED, BSN, RN · Oct 14, 2009

I just happened to check on the MCC Nursing board and there are now, officially 2,500 students waiting to get into the program! When I checked about a year ago, it was around 1,700! I am guessing that 3-4 semester wait is only going to get longer?

where is this? That's amazing. Considering how many people drop out, once they find out about nursing school and that it's not like Grey's Anatomy, or anything like that, there will be more space for those that really want it. I recall a potential student asking about the scrubs as a reason for becoming a nurse. Really? So half that number waiting and you probably have your true wait list. Some of those "nurse" shows out there are plucked from the moon - not a true testament to nursing, just some Hollywood slant (perhaps funded by J&J) to push interest in nursing, perhaps?? Just saying... why suddenly so many nursing-related shows? it's not like it's a glamorous job. Maybe if they showed more reality, like bedpans, bedsores, vomit, etc... it would deter those away that would likely leave once they got into the program and wasted everyone's time!!!

PineappleCrush · Oct 14, 2009

You might want to rethink your strategy. It is my understanding that ASU has cut their enrollment by 1/2; budget cuts. I would cover all the bases and increase your chances of getting in somewhere. Have you considered Banner Nurse Fellow program?

Yeah, I have considered the Banner Fellows program, but to be honest, I won't be satisfied with an ADN since I already have an associate's degree (albeit it is just a general AA, but oh well). I really want the experience that comes with ASU's program, it's ranked in the top 30 in the nation, and I've had my heart set on it for awhile now.

I recently applied for ASU's Spring 2010 Upper Division program, and I should hear back from ASU next week about whether or not I made it into the Spring 2010 advancement! If I make it in, I'll start in January. I have a 3.91 GPA, I did really well on the NET and my overall "score" (what ASU uses to rank the students applying) is above the number they let in for Fall 2009, so I'm not too worried. There is still a chance that I may not make it since they're only allowing 80 people in during this cycle versus the 100 they let in for Fall 2009, but like I said, I'm not too worried. I'll just apply for their Summer 2010 program and I'll have a 4.0 by that time (since they only look at your "select' GPA). I'll be a shoe-in then because I'll have taken the NET twice by that point and I can improve my score there as well.

Thank you for your concern, though :nuke: I've been working on this for the past year and a half, and I knew what I was getting myself into back then. Trust me, when I heard about ASU's cuts I was pretty upset; but I know what I want and I am not going to let myself give up until I get it! :heartbeat

Monkey Mom · Oct 15, 2009

Good for you Pineapple Crush for sticking to your guns!

I too wasn't sure what route I wanted to take (ADN vs BSN) and then I ran a few calculations regarding the cost. There is very little difference in pay between the two. Like 25 cents an hour and even less in some other States. However, the ADN does not have the ability to move into the business aspect of the medical field, I get that. But the difference in tuition is astronomical unless you have a full scholarship. If you have to pay off the loan for the BSN, at 25 cents more per hour it is going to take a very long time to pay it off. With that being said, I went the ADN route first, knowing that many institutuions will pay you to complete your BSN once you start working for them. My decision was strictly economics. When I'm finished with my ADN I will have no school debt, pretty much a guaranteed position at Banner and the ability to complete my BSN at no additional cost to me. And Banner brings the school to their facilities. It was a win win game for me. :yeah:

PineappleCrush · Oct 15, 2009

Oh, wow! I didn't realize the pay was only about a $.25 difference. That is interesting, I've never really crunched the numbers before. I don't really care about the pay, though, I just don't like the thought of having to go back to school to get a Bachelor's if I did the ADN route, you know? I'll be the first in my family to get a Bachelor's so I am really excited. I'm already getting sick of school and I'm only 21 years old! haha. Plus, I actually do have a full tuition waiver (doesn't cover books, though ), so the money isn't much of an issue. Now if I didn't have that tuition waiver, I would most definitely be trying to do the Banner Fellows program, bar none. It's pretty discouraging how much money dictates decisions now days, but especially with the price of ASU versus Community College, it's a no brainer that the CC program has the quality of a great nursing program, without massive debt!

Are you in the Banner Fellows program right now?

Monkey Mom · Oct 15, 2009

Yes, I am in the Banner Nurse Fellow's program. I am in Block 1 of the part time (really flex time), there is nothing part time about this program. We attend lecture class 2 evenings per week for 4 hours and clinical is on Saturday all day; 12 hours.

Monkey Mom

PineappleCrush · Oct 15, 2009

Congratulations!! I'm sure you are busy as heck, I don't really think there's ever a truly "part-time" option for nursing students. Any way you go about it, you're going to be super busy. Stick with it, I'm sure you're going to be great! :)

Monkey Mom · Oct 15, 2009

Thanks Pineapple Crush. Good luck with your chosen path as well. No matter which path we take, we all end up being an RN and that is what really counts!