does anyone have any input or advice on this subject? i'm going to apply to both this fall. my cc has hundreds of entries but only 30 get in and alot of gals have to wait 2 and 3 years to even get in and i dont' want to wait that long at all. a private college is on my mind but is very costly, i'm talking $18,000.00. that is scary money, but i'd be assured to get in and 15 students to 1 intructor ratio. please any & all advice is welcome.
My advice is to go to your CC instead of a private school. While private schools offer you faster service - less time to becoming a nurse, they also cost way, way more money. My experience with private schools (have attended two in a past life and have worked at one) is that they are more interested in their bottom line than in the quality of your education. Also, you cannot transfer any credit/classes from a private school to a public school. If you wanted to continue your education in the future - say go for a Masters in Nursing, chances are, the classes/credits from the private school will not transfer or be recognized.
Put the time and work into getting into the CC nursing program. I think you'll be much happier if you do so.
nrenteria
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My advice is to go to your CC instead of a private school. While private schools offer you faster service - less time to becoming a nurse, they also cost way, way more money. My experience with private schools (have attended two in a past life and have worked at one) is that they are more interested in their bottom line than in the quality of your education. Also, you cannot transfer any credit/classes from a private school to a public school. If you wanted to continue your education in the future - say go for a Masters in Nursing, chances are, the classes/credits from the private school will not transfer or be recognized.
Put the time and work into getting into the CC nursing program. I think you'll be much happier if you do so.