Emory, Rush, Univ. Minnisota, or Johns Hopkins for entry-level MSN (RN)

[mahjongteeth]

I have been admitted into the second degree, entry-level MSN/MN programs for Emory University, Rush University, University of Minnesota, and Johns Hopkins University. I was wondering if anyone had any input about any of these schools, or general advice in choosing between them.

I will be taking out loans to finance the degree, so that is definitely a factor. Also, Emory and University of Minnesota are shorter than the other two by a semester or two.

Thank you in advance!

[Paa_808]

I attended Emory's program and loved it. What I liked about Emory is that it is an integrated health system with the university. The clinical experience was worth it to me. Definitely look at federal scholarship options for nurse (nurse corps) as the degree is very pricey. If you are planning to stay in the Atlanta area, it's probably better to look into state schools like Kennesaw, which also has an excellent program. I moved and my Emory degree got me interviews in other states because the hiring managers know the school and reputation