Emory vs Vanderbilt for nursing?

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  1. Emory or Vanderbilt

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      GO TO EMORY!
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      GO TO VANDERBILT!

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So I have gotten into both Emory's ABSN+MSN and Vanderbilt's pre specialty MSN programs. The only problem is I have no idea where to go!

Vanderbilt would technically be a cheaper option (still expensive though) and Emory's is SUPER expensive at 180k!

I am hoping to get the NURSE Corp scholarship, but I won't find that out until fall and Emory's program starts this upcoming May (I know it is so close and I still don't know!!)

PROS of Emory:

Get BSN and MSN

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I like ATL

#4 for best nursing schools!

seems like they have a great nursing student community

as a minority, I feel as though I might like Atlanta's community better

CONS of Emory:

TUITION$$$

starts so soon

PROS of Vanderbilt

only 2 years

slightly cheaper

starts later (fall)

2nd year is online so I could move anyways

CONS

No BSN (but I don't think I'll need it since I'm wanting to go straight to NP anyways)

I don't think I'll like Nashville (kinda small and too country for me)

not very diverse

lower in rankings than Emory (at #15)

heard the nursing student community wasn't good there for pre specialty students (heard this from a student in the program who goes there now)

Any opinions? Do you think its worth the loans for Emory?

I had a hard time in undergrad (socially) and would love to have a great community/environment which I think Emory will definitely offer, but I am having some serious doubts about those student loans.

Thoughts??

Thanks everyone!

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Hey which school did you go with? I have the same dilemma, choosing Vandy or Emory?

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Specializes in Future FNP.

Hi,  I'm in the same predicament. What did you guys end up doing and how did it go for you?  

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Having a BSN/equivalent was something the nursing directors told me I should make sure I get at my old hospital. It's mostly a Job position thing. The positions listed will say BSN required, optional MSN. Something like that. On the floor I have met folks with MSNs practicing at a BSN level because of 1) no jobs and 2) no experience on the floor.

If you come out with an MSN only, than consider looking into NP fellowships to gain experience on the floor and that will feed into a NP position.

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