Community College vs University

MustangGirl850 · Jul 18, 2005

I was wondering the same thing. I am applying at 2 community colleges in Central Florida... I amm half way at my degree! :)

live4today, RN · Jul 18, 2005

As a PROUD graduate of the best CC in the United States in the year of 1987, I would have to say it has never once been an issue with any employer I've had since becoming an RN. :)

suzanne4, RN · Jul 18, 2005

in a simple word: no!

NurseStacey143, ADN, RN · Jul 18, 2005

A RN is a RN weather they spent $50,000 on their education or $5000! So, in the long run the CC graduate just has less loans to pay off.

suzanne4, RN · Jul 18, 2005

:) :) :)

TooterIA · Jul 19, 2005

All nurses have to pass the same boards no matter where you go to school so I cannot imagine an employer would care-mine certainly doesnt.

Jessica

babyktchr, BSN, RN · Jul 19, 2005

I had my choice of going to University or community college. It came down to who had the better passing rate on boards. I went to community college and am all the better for it. You can always get your BSN later.

Tweety, BSN, RN · Jul 19, 2005

What Suzanne said.

Dave11, BSN, RN · Jul 19, 2005

nobody cares where you got your degree, just that you have a valid license.

grannynurse FNP student · Jul 19, 2005

Does it really matter where you graduate from? Do employers really care if you graduated from a University vs. Community College?

I've read the responses with interest, having been involved in several board discussions :) In response to your question, it depends on what part of the country you are going to practice in, what the orientation is of facilities in your area and the availability of programs. Also, research has shown that the majority of two year graduates do not return for a BSN. And that here is no advantage to passing the NCLEX by going to a two year program. It depends on your own personal career goals. Just remember, a BSN is a requirement, except in the RN to MSN programs, for an advance degree. And you will age. And you will get tired of the daily griind. And you will suffer injuries. And you may find advance education is your only option to continued employment. :)

Grannynurse :balloons:

spencesa76 · Jul 19, 2005

Speaking from a science background, (Chemistry, originally) where you go to school only seems to matter if you pursue an advanced degree (MSN or PHD) and want to work in the research field or teach at a university.

The more prestigious the company/university, the more it matters where you get your degree from. By company, I am thinking a health based research institute or pharma.

I don't think where you go to school matters for nursing, the majority of people work outside of research/academia and, like others have said, it all leads to the same license which is really what these employers care about.