BSN completion: UIC vs. Benedictine

U.S.A. Illinois

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Hello everyone,

First off, thanks for taking the time to read this post. I am a current ADN working in the ICU and looking to complete my BSN. I have been accepted into two programs that I can't decide between. Here's the info:

UIC

-online program

-starts Aug 2011 for 16 months

-will have BSN from UIC (#1 program in illinois) - looks good for NP programs.

-$8500 out-of -pocket after tuition reimbursement

Benedictine

-not online, will have to drive (1-2 days per week), I live in Roselle, not that far.

-starts Jan 2012 for 12 months (so they end at the same time)

-Not really sure were Benedictine ranks for nursing

-$3200 out-of-pocket after tuition reimbursement

Does anyone have any input on either of these programs? I need to make a decision rather quickly and really don't know which way to go... Saving money at Benedictine would be great. I would eventually like to complete my master's degree at Rush. I don't know if it will make a difference where I get my BSN from, but I do know that both of these are good schools. Thanks for your time!!

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Benedictine is actually a great school for their health and sciences. IMO I would do Ben U as it is cheaper and its in class. I know a few nurses who are doing their completion online and regret doing it online. Good luck!

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Thanks for your reply! Anyone else have any insight to online BSN completion programs or have any advice they could give to help me make this decision???

Thanks again everyone!!

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