I have a good delimma. I've been accepted to Samuel Merritt ABSN and Chabot's ADN program. Which one should I go to? I've been trying to identify the pros and cons of my options. Chabot pros - cost, proximity, not as intense (I can have more of a life during school), Chabot cons - ADN, 2 years. The Samuel Merritt program is attractive in that it is only one year, I'll earn a BSN, and it'll be a really stimulating environment. One of my concerns with Samuel Merritt is that the program is only one year. Will we be rushed through the material and clinicals? What happens if I get out after one year and not know what to do?
Samuel Merritt is really expensive (50K), but I'll be done one year earlier with a BSN degree. I'll be able to make up the tuition in that year.
Another thing . . . I'm an older student (in 40's) so the faster I can start working as a nurse the better. So, which one would you choose. What do you think of the benefits of a BSN vs ADN? Will it make much of a difference?
Thanks for the suggestion. unfortunately i already turned SMU down but am still on the roster for USF Master's. Another question: are new msn grads in the same running as new BSN grads for new grad positions or might they be overlooked as well?
peaceofmind8
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Thanks for the suggestion. unfortunately i already turned SMU down but am still on the roster for USF Master's. Another question: are new msn grads in the same running as new BSN grads for new grad positions or might they be overlooked as well?