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As a small child, I was obsessed with watching medical
shows. I told my dad I wanted to be a nurse and I never
changed my mind! I knew Pima Medical Institute had
a great reputation so I enrolled in its Registered Nursing
(RN) associate degree program at the Mesa Campus.
I had a great experience and loved my instructors. It
was a challenge for me as I logged more than 45 flights
back and forth to San Diego during my program to help
care for my husband’s grandfather in hospice. But, my
instructors were great and helped me succeed.

The clinical sites are unmatched and

the staff will do anything to help you

succeed.

I’ve always loved children, so I combined my passions
and landed a job working in a Pediatric Intensive Care
Unit (PICU). After landing my dream job and enrolling
in Pima Medical’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
online program, we received the wonderful news that
we were expecting a baby boy. I found myself writing
discussion boards while in labor in my hospital bed.
Although it was challenging working full time, raising
a newborn and going to school, the online classes
maintained enough organization and a steady pace to
encourage me to keep going and graduate on time.

I get questions daily from people interested in a nursing
program. I’ve always told them, if you want a solid
education that prepares you for the world of nursing,
Pima Medical is the best option. The clinical sites are
unmatched, the staff will do anything to help you
succeed and there is nothing that isn’t covered in the 20
month program that you will need to start your nursing
career.

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