east cost vs west coast

vashtee, RN · Mar 9, 2008

I don't know which is more difficult to get into, but I waited 2 1/2 years to get into my program (in California).

Agnus · Mar 9, 2008

Getting into programs most places today is challenging. Your question is simular to is the grass greener over there? The answer to that is always NO. This is because it is impossible to have a complete picture of both west coast and east coast situations.

Different schools and different. The west coast vs the east coast covers a lot of miles. Main to Flordia, and the west coast is longer still. It covers a lot of schools.

Even if you are talking only about 2 states say NY vs. CA. There are a lot of schools. There is no way to make an adequate comparison.

You do not need to move to the west to apply to western schools. The only way you can tell how you would fare is to make applications to the schools that interest you. I would not pick up and move just yet.

penguin2 · Mar 9, 2008

I live in CO, my daughter is in a BSN program in TN, no wait list, her boyfriend was accepted at a BSN program in FL- also no waiting. I would not say the nursing programs in CO are 'easier' than the east coast, if anything, the opposite is true. The pass rate for the nursing school my daughter is at has been 100% for 8 yrs straight.

carol72 · Mar 9, 2008

I think Agnus summed it up well. I feel the question is specific to the school, not the geographical region. I have lived & worked on both coasts & have seen disadvantages to both. Best wishes.

penguin2 · Mar 9, 2008

I work w/a nurse who finished LPN school a yr ago, at that time she was placed on a 3 yr waiting list, here in CO. I have heard there are no wait lists in WY. The problem is lack of educators, so if you are able to move to expediate your education I would go for it. You could be back in your home state working as an RN by the time you would have been accepted in some cases.

abbaking · Mar 10, 2008

Ahhh, the good old East vs West Coast Debate. All over the country I would assume is just as difficult and more/less expensive than the rest.

Being raised in New Jersey and now living in California, I can honestly say that to expenses and reputation level of various learning institutions are bascially the same.

P.S. - Being a New Jersey native, I REALLY miss dunkin donuts coffee and Poland Spring Water. :cry:

traumahawk99 · Mar 10, 2008

the east coast nurses are much better rappers than the west coast nurses!

jennyjuniper · Mar 11, 2008

East Coast it is! I was hopin' to pick up some rhymes wile pickin' up some edjucation.

MrsCaseyRN · Mar 11, 2008

The wait in NJ is about 2 years, last I heard (RN) but as for how hard it is to get accepted...not sure??

ChocoholicRN · Mar 11, 2008

Ahhh, the good old East vs West Coast Debate. All over the country I would assume is just as difficult and more/less expensive than the rest.
Being raised in New Jersey and now living in California, I can honestly say that to expenses and reputation level of various learning institutions are bascially the same.
P.S. - Being a New Jersey native, I REALLY miss dunkin donuts coffee and Poland Spring Water.

Sorry to go off topic, buy I'm a NJ/NY native myself and I did a double take and your last comment. Is there no DD or Poland Spring water in CA? I'm baffled...

facetiousgoddess · Mar 11, 2008

Being raised in New Jersey and now living in California,
P.S. - Being a New Jersey native, I REALLY miss dunkin donuts coffee and Poland Spring Water.

And being a California native living in New Jersey, I miss In "n" Out Burger and REAL mexican food.....and Las Vegas...AC is just not the same!

Lets set up an exchange program:yeah:

Back to the thread. It can't hurt to research different schools in different locales and find one that fits your needs. :idea:

Good Luck

Tres