Rush, Georgetown, U Pitt, or UNF?

[JJSRNA]

Hello All,

Wanted to tap into all of your collective wisdom in making a decision about where to attend CRNA school...

My options and associated thoughts now are as follows:

- Rush: Accepted for Summer 2011 initially but deferred until Summer of 2012. Tuition deposit paid to secure a spot in the program.

My wife is from the midwest. Her best friend is currently as Rush CRNA student, and I from what I've seen Chicago is probably the most interesting city on the list. I would have to wait an extra 9 months to start though, and I'm really feeling burnt out on the whole ICU thing.

- Georgetown: Accepted for Fall 2011. Decision and deposit due mid-April.

DC is great, but the cost of living is exorbitant. Clinical sites are also scattered all over VA, MD, and DC making commuting and logistics a bear. Program cost is also very high.

- U Pitt: Accepted for Fall 2011. Decision and deposit due Febuary 1st.

Great program administration and faculty. Reasonable cost of living. Good hospitals. Reasonable tuition. We would have to put up with Steelers fans for the next three years though.

- UNF: Interviewed this past week. Probable acceptence based on comments from faculty. Decision and deposit due February 1st. Must accept or decline immediately when offer is made.

Lowest tuition cost and cost of living. Near family. New program without much name recognition.

Any insider information you all might be able to offer about any of these schools or cities would be greatly appreciated.

JJSRNA