I am still trying to decide btw GSU and Emory right now....the stress is killing me. I will be 32k in debt if I go to Emory (48k covered in grants and scholarships) and very little debt if I choose GSU. While my first instinct is to jump on GSU due to cost, Emory has always been my dream school (no offense to GSU, I love it too but my 2nd choice). Also there are so many mixed opinions about whether or not it would make a difference if you go to an ivy league school or not. Some ppl say it doesn't matter at all where u get the degree, an RN is an RN, is an RN! As I read through the various posts on this site, some (many who have been in charge of hiring) say that it does give you a slight edge if you are neck n neck w/another candidate for a particular position. Otherwise, it doesn't make a difference. Also they say it does matter if you want to apply to advanced management positions down the road, applying for a job in nursing research or going on to the CRNA or NP specialty. I have thought about going on to becoming a CRNA or NP but am not really sure how far I will get with school once I start working. I don't know, I guess I'm just trying to figure out if it's worth the price tag? If it will in fact help me later on down the road, it may be worth getting in debt. If there's anyone that has been in charge of human resources or hiring at a hospital or part of a review committee for selecting candidates for the CRNA or NP programs, would you mind sharing your views???
i realize that everyone will be giving me different opinions and that's exactly what i wanted so that i could really see if any of it made sense to me or clicked. i agree with you that the decision is up to me and is unique to my situation but i have found this site very helpful in giving their two cents. it took me a long time but i made my decision a few weeks ago when i declined emory. i actually won't b going to either this fall. i am taking the summer off to spend with my family. then, in the fall, i will be fin my pre-reqs at GSU. i will reactivate my nursing app to gsu for Spring. i've already spoken to the advisor and she said i should have no prob getting in bcause my scores are very high so that's a big relief. while i really liked the program at emory, it won't fit into my situation. almost like i'm trying too hard to make it fit in every aspect, not just financially. gsu fits with my schedule & finances in every way so i figured why give myself extra stress? i'm a 4.0 student and i'm very compassionate and can get along with anybody, anywhere. it doesn't matter if i go to gsu, emory, or abc university, i know i'll still be a great nurse:) thx for everyone's advice incl urs....wish u the best on ur decision as well!!!
I am glad you finally made a decision. As I said, I don't think the school really matters so long as it is accredited. Are u going into the GSU accelerated program? It doesn't matter though so long as it satisfies you.
For sure with a 4.0 GPA, you have no problem at all with any school.
I wish you success as you keep the hard work.
The truth is, I don't think anyone would comment on your post if they didn't care and I'm glad it help in your decision.
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i realize that everyone will be giving me different opinions and that's exactly what i wanted so that i could really see if any of it made sense to me or clicked. i agree with you that the decision is up to me and is unique to my situation but i have found this site very helpful in giving their two cents. it took me a long time but i made my decision a few weeks ago when i declined emory. i actually won't b going to either this fall. i am taking the summer off to spend with my family. then, in the fall, i will be fin my pre-reqs at GSU. i will reactivate my nursing app to gsu for Spring. i've already spoken to the advisor and she said i should have no prob getting in bcause my scores are very high so that's a big relief. while i really liked the program at emory, it won't fit into my situation. almost like i'm trying too hard to make it fit in every aspect, not just financially. gsu fits with my schedule & finances in every way so i figured why give myself extra stress? i'm a 4.0 student and i'm very compassionate and can get along with anybody, anywhere. it doesn't matter if i go to gsu, emory, or abc university, i know i'll still be a great nurse:) thx for everyone's advice incl urs....wish u the best on ur decision as well!!!