Hello everyone and thank you for taking the time to read over my post.

I was recently accepted to two BSN programs ( CSUSB palm desert and CSU Stanislaus). This is awesome, however, it has become somewhat of a nightmare. I can not decide between the two. CSUSB PD requires 3yr local contract after school where CSU Stan does not employ one. The desert is great winter weather and not too far from orange county and Stanislaus is close not too far from San Fran but very rural (yet growing) community. I really want to attend that offers the best possible education and will look best on a job application. If any of you have any advice I would greatly appreciate it. Personal experience welcome too!!!:)

In my area even with some of the big players like Johns Hopkins the name on your pedigree doesn't hold too much weight. Its more about the initials behind your name so if you get your RN I wouldn't be too worried about where it came from. I would not make that decision based on the school just like I wouldn't make it based on NCLEX passing rates either. Just my two cents though so hopefully others will write in with more specific info from that area. Good luck and congratulations on having two choices!

Hello and congratulations! I wanted to reply so that you don't fall into a trap that happened to me. Please make sure the program you choose is accreditaed by the NLNAC (not just the state BON). I went to Apollo College. I feel I obtained a good eduction and now I am an RN, but Apollo is not nationally accredited. When I asked about this, I was told it was (it is accredited as a college, but the nursing program is only in the process of getting nationally accredited). I am working, but there have been a few doors closed for me. you can check on your program at the NLNAC website. Good Luck!

@ Jules A, thanks for ur input!

@ hathawaytogo, is appollo a cc, csu, or uc? I checked the website and discovered neither s chools are on the list! Both are CSU scools. I am shocked! What disadvantages have u experienced? thank you for bringing t is to my attention! the programs are, however, accrediated by the CCNE....

Hi Lovinit,

Glad you decided to check the website! Thank goodness, I am working! However, some of the difficulties I have found with my situation (going to a school that is not nationally accredited by the NLNAC) is that the Federal government, such as the VA, specifically states they want graduates from schools with NLNAC accred. Also, if I decide to continue my education, not all schools will recognize my degree if not accredited by certain organizations. It just seems that not all options are open because my school does not have the NLNAC accred.