[SwimGirl]

I am planning on majoring in nursing when I go to school and am looking for colleges in PA, NY, and OH. (If you have any suggestions in New England that's fine, too.) I would like the college to be kind of difficult to get into and have a good reputation. Thanks for any suggestions!

[momofthree]

I know that Monroe Community College in Rochester, New York has an associates degree RN program. It is a very competitive program with a substantial wait list. Your grades on your prereqs is what gets you in the program. It is a very very well respected program. I just graduated from there in May and it was not easy by any means. Some of the nurse managers I have spoken with at the area hospitals would prefer to hire an MCC graduate over a 4 year school graduate - that should speak for itself. Our 1st time pass rate for NCLEX is 98% - AWESOME - gives me some much needed confidence. Good luck with your search.