BSN college experience

[MJB]

I want to go to a good college for the general experience and the environment. I feel that education is very important for the discussion, the stimulation, the support, and the moments that really define the process of life and character.

I plan to get my BSN in 4 years. Work for 1 year. Get my CRNA. I will work hard for this.

If I go to a private college (which i feel is so appropriate for me), I will end up with approximately $160,000 in debt after my BSN. After my CRNA, I will end up with approximately $200,000 in debt.

How different was the BSN route in college? Was it autonomous? Did college environment and QUALITY really play a huge role in success? What was important in getting a BSN?

I know how huge education's role in my life has been.

[essarge]

I guess all I can say is an education is what you make of it, no matter what type of college (private or public) you choose to go to. In the end we all take the same NCLEX and start practicing at the same level. I feel that if you study hard and learn as much as you can, you will come out with the same basic knowledge no matter what school you attend.

The one thing you do want to look at though, is the NCLEX pass rate. This will tell you how good the education process is at that school.

I chose a state university because of cost constraints. This university has 100% pass rate and has an excellent education process.

Hope this helps.

[Reesa23]

I work with alot of BSNs working the floor at a level one trauma hospital. They don't make any more pay than the RNs do. The bigger money comes when you use your BSN for a managment job. But you have to work the floor before those opertunitys come your way. So I'm sure it will be hard to pay that $160,000 in loans for just your BSN. So don't stop at just your BSN go straight for your CRNA because they get paid well. It would be easier to pay that $200,000 in loans then. A nurse told me that CRNA's are required to pay their own Liability Insurance which runs about $25,000 a year. Not sure how true that is. Anyone who knows first hand, let me know the truth to that.

[meandragonbrett]

Originally posted by Reesa23

A nurse told me that CRNA's are required to pay their own liability insurance which runs about $25,000 a year. Not sure how true that is. Anyone who knows first hand, let me know the truth to that.

It depends on what the practice setting is. If the CRNA is an independent contractor then yes, they pay their own malpractice insurance. On the other hand, those who work for an anesthesia group that contracts with hospitals, generally do not pay their malpractice because it is included in the benefits package of the anesthesia group.

Brett

[PJMommy]

On the quality topic... I have my first B.S. from a state university and am now pursuing the BSN from a private school. The difference in enviroment is astounding. At the large state university, I was a number -- profs didn't know if I attended class or were dead in my dormroom. When I'd go ask questions, I was treated as though I were interrupting them. Now, at the smaller private college, I find that faculty all know me by name. All departments and offices at the school are more efficient and friendly. When I go in to ask a question, I usually spend the first 5 minutes answering questions about how I or my family is doing.

Put it this way...I pray my own kids choose to attend a private, small school vs. a large state university -- despite the expense. :)