i would just like to get a general idea of how much nursing school debt average rns bsn- or apn-prepared are carrying in educational debt? i studied nursing as a second career having left journalism. the entire bsn cost me about $13,000 (books and uniforms included), not having to take any general education credits only nursing courses. worth every penny of it!i was never so marketable as a journalist. i can quit a job one morning and be working another by 3:00pm the same day.
however, i am now interested in a msn np psych program that is $18,000 per year and am leery about this debt. just hoping to get some feedback on justifiable debt. any insight and information will be greatly appreciated. thank you.
It took 5 years of my life, getting shot at, enduring ambushes, mosquitos, living in the jungle, eating cold mre's. Getting malaria and being paid pootly for all if it. Monetarily it cost me nothing for my BSN....i would do it all over again except this time I would take Physical Therapy.
Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
I attended a private nonprofit school to become an LVN: $20,000 in debt. I graduated in 2005 and paid off the student loan in 2007.
I also attended a private, for-profit school's LPN-to-RN completion program: $12,700 in debt. I graduated last year, the student loans were due for repayment in October, and my current balance is $10,600. I'm currently repaying $300 monthly instead of the minimum payment of $170 to get it paid off sooner.
Was it worth it? For me, it was very much worth it. A nursing degree has greatly enhanced my earning potential, and my nursing experience has enriched my marketability in the local job market.
so far 3rd year... 25,000 CAN. estimated is around 32,000 canadian by the end for the 4 year BSN program (which is actually in 3 years but we just have an extra semester through summer).
Worth it? Yes... i am working as an ESN right now and getting paid quite well for it... worth every bit of experience
Halfway through an ADN program, but with tuition waivers I haven't spent a dime on tuition ever. Books and supplies at the beginning of the program were around $800 and included books for all 4 semesters. Extra fees like ATI fees, parking, CPR certification will be around $300 in the end. My parents have paid for everything including gas, so I will graduate with no debt.
Tuition would have been around $1,200 without the waivers and the extra stuff cost $1,100, so $2,300 for my whole program (in California).
I do plan on getting my BSN in the future and through online programs it shouldn't cost over 5-8k. I do agree that even if you stop at a BSN, every penny is worth it.
So far I haven't even been accepted into the program for nursing, but I have half my ADN degree done so far I've spent around 3K for books, tuition, gas, lab equipment. If I get into the program I want for ADN I will get loans and will probably leave school 16K in debt with an ADN. If I don't get into the program I will take a few more classes at the cc out of pocket and go to the local university and leave school 17.5K in debt.
I think it will be worth it (depending on the job market), I can only hope.
So did all of you nurses out there not get grants? I am just curious to know how that all works. I am almost done with my prereqs, but haven't paid a dime yet due to grant money. Does that all stop when you get into nursing school?
So did all of you nurses out there not get grants? I am just curious to know how that all works. I am almost done with my prereqs, but haven't paid a dime yet due to grant money. Does that all stop when you get into nursing school?
It soes not stop and there should be extra money available once you are a nursing student. Good luck with your nursing career!
sk2198
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shhhh,
What state do u work in? Hows the cost of living there? I am trying to relocate...Thanks