Pima Medical Institute - Mesa — Attraction in Mesa

BEWARE of this self-taught nursing program. The nursing program at Pima is not accredited by national nursing organizations such as the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA/NLNAC). Without this programmatic accreditation, you will face serious career roadblocks—hospitals like HonorHealth, Mayo Clinic, and Phoenix Children’s Hospital will not hire you. You may also struggle to transfer credits, pursue advanced education, or qualify for graduate programs.

From the very beginning, the program was disorganized. The nursing director Peggy quit just one week into the term, and the program went three full months without any director at all. There was no structure, leadership, or real support for students.

The campus is unsafe. Unlike most other nursing schools in the valley that require badge access for student safety, Pima allows anyone to walk freely into the building—there are no locked doors or ID systems in place. This is 2025 and have yet to get these safety measures.

The facilities are outdated and unsanitary. The nursing lab sinks run brown water, and there is no real functioning A&P lab. We were told to cut raw chicken on regular classroom desks and then rinse everything off in public restrooms, spreading bacteria throughout shared spaces.

In anatomy, our instructor was absent nearly 80% of the time. At one point, a substitute was sent in who did nothing but play a movie for the class. Professors in general are unresponsive and do little to help students succeed.

Four students in my cohort failed and had to repeat the term, not because the content was too challenging, but because the teaching was so poor. To make matters worse, Pima recently lowered their entry exam scores to let more people in, sacrificing program quality for enrollment numbers.

Financial aid is also mishandled. Student Finance Coordinator Erika McNeil told me my Pell Grant had already been canceled, but my new school confirmed it was still active. Only after I called personally did it suddenly get canceled the next day—raising concerns about transparency and accountability.

This is all based on my personal experience and opinion, but I strongly encourage you to do your own research before enrolling. Don’t be fooled by promises of a “fast” or “easy” path into nursing. This program is expensive, unaccredited, and ultimately harmful to your future. Choose a school that is accredited, reputable, and actually prepares...

The PTA program is very condensed and the amount of material can be tough but the instructors really care and will make the time and try their best to help you with whatever you may be struggling with hence the higher rating.

They’re strict when it comes to attendance which is understandable, though I do wish there was more leniency especially on days where it would be more productive to self study or do worksheets at home or in the event you have other things going on in life that can’t be rescheduled. There are have been times I also felt as though some of the material taught in the program was somewhat irrelevant and have felt like we were given busy work just for the sake of it, which can be frustrating as it’s time that could be used towards studying more important material.

You have to get there pretty early if you want a good parking spot (sometimes a spot at all) especially since the parking itself can be a pretty tight squeeze depending where you’re parking.Their cafeteria is lacking, with a small selection of snacks and refrigerated food but a decent selection of drinks and energy drinks. If you’re capable, you’re a lot better off just bringing something from home. For the amount of tuition paid, it’d be nice to see more of a variety and at least have a parking spot during busier semesters.

Overall though, a good school and despite the complaints I do feel like I’ve learned a lot from the instructors and felt like they were really invested in you as a student. They’re extremely helpful and respectful and want to see you do well and graduate and I’ve grown a lot with all of...

Well to start off I never have attended this school and never will. Went in to see an advisor with my boyfriend because he was interested in a program they offered. It should be a warning when the waiting room for a school consist of a group of chairs in the middle of a room centered around a TV the loops an advertisement as to why "they are the best". But that was only the start. As my boyfriend and I sit down with an advisor, she turns to make small talk with me about what I do. I told her I am starting my nursing program at chamberlain college of nursing (which I am beyond excited to attend) and she washes an extremely unprofessional disgust facial expression insulting me. Then continues to apologize for her facial reaction in which I am beyond shocked to being stuck in this room with a woman who continues to explain her nursing program and how it is "#1 in the state", trying to sell me to their school while we are there trying to get information for another program for my boyfriend! Never have I ever heard of this nursing program and nor will I ever step foot back onto this campus. I assure you not a dime of our money or time will be contributed to this school. I value my education and respect...This school is a joke. BEWARE just as painful as as being stuck in a room with a bad car sales men when walking into...