should i go to college or university

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Ok so my plan is to be a nurse practitioner. With that being said, i need to find out if i should go to South Plains College or Texas Tech University. I was planning on going to tech right after i graduate high school to get my BSN but SPC has an RN program and it is 45 miles closer to home. I am now thinking of going to SPC instead then when i graduate getting a job and doing the RN to BSN at tech. Im sure i would be saving alot of $ considering i wouldn't have to pay housing, gas,or food for 2 years but i was wondering what difference it would make when i apply for a job having gone to a college or a university.

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Specializes in Forensic/Psych/Surgical nurse.

Uhm...I'm not a male nurse myself so I shouldn't really be on here, but I couldn't help but notice this post. These days, I don't think it will matter to a recruiter where you got your first two years of schooling from. College IS less expensive (usually) and that is why it would be the better choice financially. I personally don't think there is much of a difference between educators at a college and educators at a university if that is what you're worried about. In short, I think your best bet is to go to a college for the first two years and then transfer to your university. Financially (and probably otherwise) it is the best option.

Good luck with your studies!!! Male nurses ROCK!

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Do what all financially savy students do...get your requirements cheap and get the expensive degree afterward.

Just find out if the University weighs on the number of classes taken and how many students they take from out side their system.

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Specializes in mental health.

For undergrad, get your pre-reqs where it's the cheapest...but remember, the goal is learning and understanding, NOT just passing the courses. For the core nursing, clinical, and degree, go with the good instructors/clinical opportunities...which may or may not be at the university. Best learning experience should preempt fancy paper.

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Thanks for the posts guys, im thinking im going to go the college route and become an RN first.

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Should I say tomato or...tomato? :confused:

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