Good News! and Sticker Shock...Need a Boost

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Many thanks to all of you for fantastic advice!

I spoke to the Nursing dept. today and learned (in advance of my acceptance letter) that I have been accepted to an accelerated program - hurray! I'll take my first class in January, and will have to do a crazy dance with the only pre-reqs I have to take in the Fall, but I'm in. However......

I also just added up the cost and I'm feeling faint! Yes, yes, I saw the $$$ before but that was before I was accepted. This is what I need:

1) What's the cost per credit of your courses for those going for the BSN?

2) A boost from those of you in an accelerated or regular BSN program, telling me it's worth it :) I will have my BSN in June, 2005.

This group is a lifesaver! :nurse:

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You can do it Kristin! I'm going into my last quarter of an Accelerated BSN program and I can't wait to graduate! My program is 20 grand, plus I had to borrow money for living expenses. Fortunately I have found a hospital that is going to repay some of my tuition for a 3 yr. committment. You may also be able to find some tuition assistance. It will definitely be hard, but it's worth it.

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Specializes in CICu, ICU, med-surg.

Well, they still haven't told us what our tuition is going to be for the fall, but last year it was about $85 a credit hour.

Good luck! We'll be graduating at about the same time!

Todd

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Yep, looking into the tuiton reimbursement, thanks! It's looking like $20K here as well. Gee, remember the days of the original BS (no kidding) when you could actually pay for your classes?

$85/credit? Sssshhhh, don't post on this thread :)

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Specializes in CICu, ICU, med-surg.
Originally posted by KristinWW

$85/credit? Sssshhhh, don't post on this thread :)

One of the benefits of attending a state university...:D

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$569 per hour here.

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Specializes in ER, ICU, L&D, OR.

Did ya'll really think it wouldnt cost much. Now 30 yrs ago it was a different story.

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Sure but I have a host of "rationalization" mechanisms that I take out for an airing every now and then. :) Remember too, I'm comparing private university cost to state and cc - no contest!

I'm also spending a fortune on my kids' school and pre-school, and hoping there are others in the same situation. I feel as though I had my chance at school and I blew it; therefore, I shouldn't be spending now.

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Specializes in LTC, ER, ICU,.

congratulations on being accepted!

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Specializes in MS Home Health.

I enrolled in a BS/MS program at 3500 all paid up front which gave me a 1200 discount.

renerian

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Specializes in MS Home Health.

569 per credit hour! OMG that is higher than the PHD programs I looked into.....where in the world are you mean?

renerian

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Originally posted by meandragonbrett

$569 per hour here.

Same for me (((((shuddering)))))

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