Can anyone recommend a good nursing school?

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Hello everyone. I would like your guys input by recommending a good nursing school. I am currently residing in the midwest and I would like to move as far away as possible, preferably schools that are closer on the east or west coast is ideal and the tuition also plays a part in it as well. Since I already hold a bachelors degree, I would like a school that does not require so many prerequisites.

Also, does anyone know if the College of Southern Nevada and Denver School of Nursing are good nursing schools?

Thanks

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Specializes in Prior military RN/current ICU RN..

How do you define "good"? Also what do you mean "not require so many prerequisites"? What is "so many"?

There are many accredited nursing schools in pretty much every single state. Pre reqs are usually very similar at most schools.

Try to define what "good" is to you and that will help us narrow down the answer.

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How do you define "good"? Also what do you mean "not require so many prerequisites"? What is "so many"?

There are many accredited nursing schools in pretty much every single state. Pre reqs are usually very similar at most schools.

Try to define what "good" is to you and that will help us narrow down the answer.

Thank you for the quick response. "Good" meaning a creditable nursing school and not so many prerequisites meaning that I can get done with the prerequisites in less than a year, maybe year and a half. After looking at different nursing schools I do agree, that most schools do require similar prerequisites. I am trying to find the quickest way possible for me to be admitted into an RN or BSN program since I've been in school for five years.

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Specializes in Prior military RN/current ICU RN..

Really the times are not going to be a lot different. The best thing is to make sure the school is accredited. There are so many there is no way to say this or that as far as "better". If you attend a private school cost may be high. Also if you attend a state school, but you are not a resident the cost can be as high as private. Does cost matter to you?

Also the quickest way is not always the best. I know people want what they want and they want it now, but taking your time with this is your best bet. First thing...identify some of the standard pre reqs (API, APII, Chemistry, Human g&D, Statistics, microbiology) and start knocking them out. Then if you start applying and you need a couple others (some might ask for a ethics class...some a nutrition class, etc) you can knock them out.

If you do not get excellent grades on your pre reqs it won't matter because you probably won't get accepted anywhere anyway. Just slow down and start knocking out pre reqs. Good luck!

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Specializes in PACU.

I agree. Knock out the usual prerequisites:

Chemistry

A&P I

A&P II

Microbiology

English Composition

Statistics

Introduction to Psychology

Introduction to Sociology

Human Growth and Development

I don't recommend taking the science courses together if you want a competitive GPA for admissions. Also, some classes may be prerequisites for other prerequisites (Chemistry before A&PI, Intro to Psych before Human Growth and Development).

Fastest isn't always the best when it comes to nursing school.

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The speed you get through nursing school may not always be worth the increased costs. I have a BA and I'm going back to school for my ASN because of this.

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I am currently residing in the midwest and I would like to move as far away as possible

Okay, that made me LOL. It sounds like you really don't like where you live!

If you have a Bachelors degree already, what about doing an accelerated second degree BSN program? I know of a few in Virginia where I lived for a number of years: Marymount, George Mason University, and Shenandoah University. Might be worth a look. :)

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Really the times are not going to be a lot different. The best thing is to make sure the school is accredited. There are so many there is no way to say this or that as far as "better". If you attend a private school cost may be high. Also if you attend a state school, but you are not a resident the cost can be as high as private. Does cost matter to you?

Also the quickest way is not always the best. I know people want what they want and they want it now, but taking your time with this is your best bet. First thing...identify some of the standard pre reqs (API, APII, Chemistry, Human g&D, Statistics, microbiology) and start knocking them out. Then if you start applying and you need a couple others (some might ask for a ethics class...some a nutrition class, etc) you can knock them out.

If you do not get excellent grades on your pre reqs it won't matter because you probably won't get accepted anywhere anyway. Just slow down and start knocking out pre reqs. Good luck!

Thanks for the insightful advice. I agree, taking my time with the prerequisites is the better option so I can get my gpa up and also a better chance at getting accepted. One more question, are community colleges just as good as public and private universities for obtaining an RN or BSN degree?

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Okay, that made me LOL. It sounds like you really don't like where you live!

If you have a Bachelors degree already, what about doing an accelerated second degree BSN program? I know of a few in Virginia where I lived for a number of years: Marymount, George Mason University, and Shenandoah University. Might be worth a look. :)

I really don't like where I live. I've lived in the same state my whole life, I am ready for a new adventure. I've also thought about the accelerated second degree BSN program, but some of those schools are kind of pricey and lately cost has been a factor in which school I want to go to because I am already in debt. I might start off at a community college, get the RN, and then the BSN, even though it might take longer for me to obtain the BSN in the long run.

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.
One more question, are community colleges just as good as public and private universities for obtaining an RN or BSN degree?

Definitely. Many nurses obtain their ADN/RN via community colleges, then bridge to BSN while working. But the hiring climate for ADN-prepared nurses can vary — some healthcare markets show a definite preference for nurses with BSNs. But community college is a great route because it is typically very inexpensive, which can also make those programs full and competitive.

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In AZ the maricopa community colleges have partnered up with universities so students can get there ADN at the same time as they get there BSN. It's called the CEP (concurrent enrollment program).

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Azusa Pacific University in Azusa CA has an excellent nursing program, since you have your Bachelors you can go into their Entry level Masters program where you earn your BSN as well as your Masters at the same time.

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