Choosing between ADN programs: Highline, Bellevue and Shoreline

[annag100]

Hi All,

I would love some advice on choosing a program. I live in West Seattle, and applied to 5 schools for Fall/Winter quarters. I applied to Highline, Bellevue, Shoreline, South Seattle and Seattle Central. I heard back from Highline, Bellevue and Shoreline - and got in to all three! I haven't heard back from the other two yet. So my question, or what I really need advice on is what program would be best? Does anyone have any insight? I have heard good things about all three, but I am definately leaning towards Highline due to the commute for two years. I have a family (husband and 3 kids) and would like to keep working as a CNA (at least part time) just to keep up the experience. I just wanted to feedback from some knowlegeble souls so I can make the best decision. Thanks in advance!

[annag100]

Also, I have talked to a recruiter from Providence, and she said they don't look at what program someone went to, as long as they have passed NCLEX.

Do any of the programs help with finding a job? Reading the postings from new grads is pretty disheartening about the job outlook????

[hopefulinseattle]

I have also heard the same thing from other nurses, so that being the case I think you should go to the school that is most convenient for you. All the schools are very good and will prepare you well for the NCLEX. Congratulations on getting accepted and good luck!

[rnmickey]

May I ask how much points do you have? I will have around 106 and I don't know if that will be good enough for this coming Winter quarter application cycle.

[annag100]

The lowest points they let in for Fall quarter was 103 - so 106 should be pretty good. It all depends on the people that your competing against! Good luck...sounds like you'll probably make it!

[rnmickey]

Thanks so much for your reply. I hope I will get into Shoreline the first time. If not, I still have points to earn from working as a CNA. I'll have my CNA in July but I will not have 192 hours by the time I apply for the winter quarter. Shoreline is my first choice and I want it to be my only choice :-)

I can't wait to apply!!

[I♥Dexter]

I have heard a lot of good things about Shoreline, and during clinicals I have worked with nurses who were Shoreline grads and I had only positive experiences. I haven't heard good or bad about the other 2 schools. Also, like the Prov recruiter said, I don't think they care which school you went to. However, it has been my exp with Providence, that unless you already work for them, pre-nursing, they wont hire you as a new grad without a BSN.

Good luck!

[_MORA_]

Its all conjecture, but I've also heard from UW's recruiter that they prefer Shoreline's RN grads to UWs as they know they shoreline students had to work harder to get in and make the GPA than recent high school students coming through a 4 yr. I don't think one school vs another is all that important though.