Clayton State vs. Georgia Perimeter

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I am in a predicament, hoping someone will be able to help me out here. I applied to both Clayton and GPC. Got accepted to GPC and a month later (which is like a few days ago) received my acceptance letter from Clayton. I am a second degree student, do not qualify for Fin Aid, therefore cost of education is important to me, and less time = less cost hence GPC a decent choice.

Now I have the option to consider Clayton for a BSN, even if I already have a BBA (intend to get Masters after a few yrs exp after ADN) so my concern is why would Clayton state be a better option? The down side right now is cost, even if its closer. Ive heard that the difference is Clayton has business courses in their nursing program. Im just trying to figure out why I should not rule out Clayton because I'm leaning towards GPC right now, Decatur campus is the closest. HELP!!!:confused:

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Specializes in MICU.

Keeoh,

I think that you should consider Clayton State if you have been accepted already. I GPC accepts applicants to their Clarkston and Lawrenceville campuses, and I think they might have students completing a rotation at the Dunwoody campus as well. I too would like to apply to both of these programs, and like yourself, I am a second degree student. I think that if I were in your predicament, I would go to Clayton State and see if I could get a hospital to pay my tuition while I complete my BSN. That's just my opinion. Good luck to you in whatever you decide.

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Thanks GaMommy81...

Another thing I meant to mention is that i got accepted to both schools as pre-nursing major but I have not applied to the NURSING program itself yet. Just wanted to make that clear, meaning have not fulfilled pre-reqs yet. I also learnt that Clayton has a smaller group of nursing studentsas opposed to GPC and they pretty much take all classes together on a full-time basis. If anyone has additional info on that I would appreciate it because right now I can only do part-time.

Thanks~

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Specializes in MICU.

I think it all depends on whether or not you would like to get a BSN now or just go for the RN right now and do the BSN later. If you have no time or financial constraints, I would say go for the BSN if at all possible. Just my :twocents:.

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Specializes in MICU.

I just re-read your original post, and you stated that money and time are factors. I would just apply to both programs and see what kind of financial aid packages you can get. You never know. A lot of hospitals have scholarships, I have learned, and that can help relieve some financial burden.

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:no:Before you chose Clayton State, check on there status of accreditation because I spoke with a office personal and they are to affected by the lost in different areas.

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Specializes in MICU.

I don't think that the accreditation of the K-12 schools in Clayton County affects Clayton State University. Clayton State University is an accredited university, and the nursing program is accredited by CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) and the Georgia Board of Nursing.

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Specializes in MICU.

Clayton State is accredited by SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.)

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hello all

I was reading this thread, and have a question?

What is the difference between a BSN and going for an RN, i thought you had to go to school for 2 years to complete the undergrad/pre-reqs classes then apply to a nursing program,get accepted, complete that program, get a BSN then sit for the NCLEX exam, pass it, and become an RN. And for example i want to go for a nurse practicinor, is it true i have to actually work for one year as an RN then go back to school.

But i heard from many people that a BSN is not a must to become an RN.

Let me know,thanks....

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Atl_Queen...you can become a RN by getting your ADN from a community college like Georgia Perimeter, Gwinnett Tech, etc. You can start working as a RN sooner assuming you get a job as a New Grad. Then get your BSN later from a 4 year college like Georgia State or Clayton State. The biggest difference is that you can save some money by getting the ADN first. The cost per credit hour is way cheaper at the 2 year college. Getting your BSN will still be to your advantage no matter how you go about getting it. I hope this helps you out. :-)

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