Duke or Johns Hopkins ASBN??

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Hello,

I have been accepted into both programs for fall of 2014, but I am completely torn as to which I should choose. My main concern is choosing the school that will give me the greatest chances of entering into their MSN program, since obtaining my FNP is my ultimate goal. Also, these schools are extremely expensive and their hospitals pay peanuts for new nursing graduates. With that said, despite this extreme cost will being a graduate of either school help with job prospects as well as getting into graduate school?

Thank you in advance for your responses!!!

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You have been accepted into two great programs. Congrats to you! Make a list of pros and cons after you research both. That's what I did to choose my program. Is duke accelerate? If not, there's a start to help you choose.

I would not worry about getting into a master's program currently. It's great that you know what you want, but it's not about the school you graduated from. It's your experience and gpa. Some may go straight in to become a FNP, but I don't think that's a good idea. I want to be one too, but I just think it's important to become a competent RN before training to be a FNP. This is just my opinion and some may have a different opinion. My instructors said two good RN years should prepare you for a masters. I would think 5 though.

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Just hearing the two names I believe John Hopkins is the more prestigious school but like the pp said I'd make a pro and con list.

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It depends on what you're looking for. Maybe check out both threads and ask people who attended the pros and cons and what they liked/disliked about it?

A year ago I was debating between Duke and Hopkins. I got a significant scholarship from Hopkins (the merit one) but ultimately decided to go to Duke and I'm happy with my choice. It's really up to you though. Nobody can make the decision for you.

One bonus with Duke is you get 15 credits towards your master's degree. They are changing the curriculum though so I'm not sure if that's still true. I also liked Duke because the cohort is smaller than Hopkins and I got the impression of more faculty support and attention. There's free tutoring, peer and faculty mentors, etc. I had a good feeling when I went for Duke Days. Duke had a higher NCLEX pass rate and job placement rate.

I'm sure people from Hopkins could tell you good things about it too. It's ranked #1 (although I think there isn't a big difference between #1 and #7). It's close to D.C. If you like a bigger cohort size, there's that. Baltimore is a bigger city.

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JOHN HOPKINS !!! Number one nursing program in the country and it would spectacular on your resume and open up many doors if you work hard

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I know this thread is a bit old... but I'd like to have input if possible because I am deciding between these two schools.

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