I'm trying to think ahead and gather as many details on the potential pros/cons for attending each of the schools listed above for those of us in the direct entry 2016 cohort. I'm sure many of us are looking at similar programs. Consequently, i was thinking it would be beneficial to open up a dialogue where we can collectively discuss our thought processes behind preferring, and ultimately, choosing one program over the other. Perhaps through our posts, we can shed light on concerns and perks behind attending certain institutions which can inform our decision making as we navigate this process :)
For me, some of my biggest concerns are:
- attrition rate, student happiness, life balance during the program, overall satisfaction with the program (general feel of the nursing student body at each respective institution (i.e., how collaborative, friendly, or not, each one seems to be), student and faculty support, significance of graduating with a BSN/MSN vs RN/MSN, how quickly most MSN grads find NP jobs post-graduation, cost of city living, among other things.
Please share your thoughts or knowledge on any/all of these :)
