Advice needed :( , private school or junior college?

[swtcaligurl]

Hi Everyone!

I am in need for suggestions on whether I should attend a private nursing school or get on a wait list at a community college. I live in Los Angeles County, and the normal wait list at most community colleges here is from a year to 3 years. I don't want to waste any more time and would love to finish school ASAP, I would really appreciate it if any of you know of a good, and more economical private nursing schools in LA county. Thank you all very much!

-caliF

[Wan2BRN]

I am watching. I am currenlty enrolled at my CC for pre req's and wont' be able to apply to the nursing program until 2012. I don't want to wait so long, but it may be best as I have a toddler and one on the way. I have bills and don't think getting further into debt is the wiser choice for myself at the moment. I just weigh out the pros and cons. I figure either way I will be a nurse in 4-5 years, I can either add 40K+ in debt or just take the time at my CC and end up debt free.

Good luck to you whatever you choose!

[caliotter3]

If you have the money to attend a private school and don't mind paying, then you can bypass the wait, otherwise you may be looking at that wait. Up to you what you want to do and what you can tolerate. Good luck with your decision.

[swtcaligurl]

Thank you for your replies everyone, i really appreciate it!

[kenpochic]

I'm starting a community college in august and i applied in May-June. Some CC dont have wait list infact a lot dont. I would say if you have a good gpa take a look around at some other community colleges and consider moving before you spend all that money on a private school. to me its just stupid to spend that much on a nursing program at this level. if you are doing an MSN and specializing fine but to be a reg RN no way. So I would take a look around if you have a good gpa maybe you can even start this January. Then you will finish with no debt. My whole program is 7K