GBCN- Private Nursing School

[jules97]

Hey everyone! I am considering GBCN in Atlanta and would like to know if the cost of the program is worth it since it is private and quite expensive. I’ve heard nothing but good things from the program itself, but I am scared of the amount of debt I could potentially put myself in. I would like to hear from former students or anyone that has attended a private nursing institution. Did the program allow you an experience you feel you may have not received elsewhere? Did you take on a lot of debt, and if so, did it take you a long time to pay it back? Did the program provide you with employment opportunities that helped you with that debt? Anything helps. Thank you!

[talkkilotome, BSN]

Hi there! It is a lot of money, I will say that but my clinical experience has been unmatched. GBCN has a lot of clinical sites including CHOA for the pediatric rotation...a good amount of schools don't have a contract with CHOA so they do their pediatric clinical in a simulation at school. Same with Labor and Delivery. Also, EVERYONE gets placement at a hospital for practicum. I know several schools only the top 10 students get placed at a hospital and everyone else does their senior practicum in the school lab. So as far as exposure and variety of clinical sites, GBCN is the way to go. I've really enjoyed my experience. Also their NCLEX passage rate is high. To address the cost, there are a lot of scholarships out there and Mercer is good about helping you find resources. I would also look into cutting down costs by living with family or a roommate. Also, hospitals have loan repayment programs. Personally, I think it's worth looking into.