I'm coming to a junction in the road now where I've almost completed my prereqs at a community college I attend, and need to decide between going to a state college or UC.
A little about me; I'm a 22 year old male living in California and am debating between attending a UC or state college in order to get my BSN. The biggest difference between them for me at the moment is the amount of prereqs the 2 school systems require. It appears to be UC's want more prereqs completed, as well as more advance courses than state colleges do. This would require me to go to my CC for an additional year, as opposed to if I went to a state college.
What do I want for a career goal? I don't know honestly, I picked nursing because I enjoy science a lot, it fascinates me. Nursing seemed like a realistic goal that could be achieved relatively quickly. I enjoy human interactions, but not necessarily in love with the idea of taking care of someone who's in the worst state ever, don't get me wrong, I can do it but I don't think I'll love it. Nursing also seemed like there were MANY MANY different paths I could take once acquired a BSN and gathered some experience.
I defiantly want to try travel nursing once out of college, assuming it's everything its cracked up to be. I eventually would like to see myself in a management position or a teaching position (at a college). I am not afraid to continue my education where necessary in order to achieve my goals.
That's just me in a nutshell, so now I come to ask you with all I have said in mind, does the college make THAT much of a difference in terms of jobs/pay/future advancement? I am aware some careers it can make a difference at the get go, however it tapers off as time goes on.
Should I really just be looking at NCLEX passing rates? The sad part about that is CSUs are mostly 93%+ passing rates, while no UC broke 90% for 2010/2011.
My head is spinning 360 degrees right now; I'm at a point where I feel very lost (our counselors are worthless). Any guidance is appreciated.
At my hospital, we all talk about our schools. We have lots of students who come in for clinicals and well lets just say that there are some schools that I would not hire a nurse from.
So it all depends on your area.
you should step up then and help these students out. Maybe their school doesn't give them the right oppurtunity to learn.
suzyq240
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You should step up then and help these students out. Maybe their school doesn't give them the right oppurtunity to learn.