Columbus Area BSN Programs

[NightnGale]

Hello!

I am planning on applying to 3 central Ohio BSN programs for 2009. They are all very competitive, so I am trying all three in hopes that I get into at least one!!

They are:

-Mount Carmel

-OSU

-Otterbein

I would like to hear from those of you who have attended these schools or have heard a lot about them.

Which is the best? What are the pros and cons? Any comments about these programs are welcomed! :)

[DH55]

I go to OSU and actually just changed my major, again, to nursing. They're pre-nursing program seems very simple and it appears as though you'd get out in about 4 years. I know some people who went to Otterbein. They enjoyed the program but I wouldn't recommend it unless you get a lot of scholarships. It's quite pricey. I contacted Mt Carmel but no one really got back to me. That's why I stuck with OSU.

I've heard great things from all of them. I've met a lot of nurses and doctors from Mt Carmel and they are all wonderful people. It seems as though it would provide a better work environment. If you like football, definitely go to OSU. I don't think this helped a whole lot, but might give you a little bit of direction. Just ask yourself how much you are willing to spend and which programs will benefit you and your needs the best. I would lean towards OSU though because of their accredation.

-DH

[illidan01]

Currently attending Otterbein Continuing Studies in the Nursing Program and it is cheaper than Mt. Carmel. They encourage you to get your pre-req done at CSCC (it is a great school and much cheaper), then go to Otterbein for a few more classes and all of your nursing. It is a small, private college and the staff is great! They do have fiancial aid, so as far as the BSN program is the question I would check out Otterbein. They also just built on a brand new nursing department with huge labs and practice labs!