Re: Concorde vs DSON
Thanks CONative!
I have made my choice. The night after I called concorde to set up an appointment I woke up and could not sleep. I got up and was really worried about all of this. I wanted my BSN, but wanted to be an RN as soon as I could and start working so was settling on an ASN. Well... I was going over the DSN catalog and was looking at their BSN program. The light went on!
I have 27 credits from University I really didn't think were good for anything. Wrong! I looked and could put them towards the BSN. I figured out what I had left for pre-reqs... if I added two classes and did the fall semester, all the pre-reqs would be done. So - I go to school for a couple extra quarters, pay about the same as concorde and I have a BSN, not an ASN. I made up my mind! I was going to go to DSN!!
I was still worried I had figured it wrong, so I faxed everything to Kelly in admissions and she confirmed it. She said I can contact her at the beginning of July to take the test and then be put on the list for the January '10 cohort.
I feel much more relaxed about the decision. I wanted DSN all along, I just wanted to look at all the options. I hear good things too about DSN and concorde just didn't get the positive remarks that DSN has.
Thanks again CONative, you confirmed I made the right choice. Nice thing is too now they have their accreditation and will have gov't funding sources, hooya!!
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I will graduate from DSON next week with my BSN and I can certainly say that you WILL be able to find a job when you complete the program. Many of my classmates have jobs secured at several area hospitals AND out-of-state hospitals; I myself have my first RN job interview this week. I have heard fabulous comments on DSON students from many educators, nursing managers and recruiters. The school has made vast improvements in the facilities, faculty and NCLEX pass rates; it's a quality program that will prepare you for successfully passing the NCLEX and becoming an RN. I agree the tuition is pricey, but at least you're not waiting for years to begin your nursing school career. Hope this helps and best of luck to you on your journey to become a nurse.
Re: Concorde vs DSON
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