Hi all! I'm new here. :) I'm a Chapel Hill resident who has applied to both UNC-CH and Duke for their accelerated BSN programs. I have been accepted to Duke and am waiting to hear back from Carolina. My goal is to work in pediatrics as an advanced practice nurse. I have a special interest in working with kids with developmental disabilities. Eventually, I aspire to earn my PhD and go into research and teaching.
I'm having trouble deciding between the schools (assuming that I'm lucky enough to get into UNC!) Is there anyone else here who has made this decision? Which school did you choose and why?
I really, really liked Duke's program when I went to visit for Duke days. However, UNC would be MUCH cheaper as a NC resident (we're talking $15K vs $50K for the program.) I'm single, so I'll be supporting myself on student loans alone and I'm already $15K in debt from undergraduate degree #1. I've been eye-balling the tuition payback programs at both universities and UNC's binding contract makes me nervous, especially since I'd be signing it without knowing where I might end up working. However... it would save me about $25K.
If anyone else here made this decision, what factored into your decision making? Are you satisfied with your choice? (I know that everyone's experiences will differ, but I'd love to hear your stories.)
Thank you all so much!