I need help finding a good school on the east coast!

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So pretty much...Im almost done with my Associates and Im looking for a good school to transfer to, to get my BSN. Im from North Carolina, born and raised, and plan to apply to a couple of schools in the state. BUT, I love the travel, visiting places...Im a small town, some-what country girl looking for big dreams in a big city. I've looked everywhere online...up and down the coast to look for a reasonable school to get into.

I found this site and signed up...I figured it'd be helpful getting to know others in the same field and situation...so thanks and nice to meet everyone! Feel free to post or email me!

Thanks...I'll look into Maine, although I wasn't looking too far up north..? But, to put it frankly...Im a little nervous converting. I know how some people in the north are more "blunt & fast paced"...rude as some may call it...Im used to the "southern hospitality atmosphere"...the only family I have up north are the towards the midwest regions...& I've been in the city. It's not so bad; I can tolerate some rudeness & have patience...but should I be worried? Or what should I expect if I was to go to school up north...coming from the south??

I would be careful even categorizing northern behavior as categorically rude if you're thinking of moving there (neither the north or the south have a lock on rude people). Different communication styles are the spice of life. There's a huge difference between having a direct communication style and being rude. In fact, northerners tend to get very frustrated with folks who don't speak their mind directly....so anyone that has a communication style closer to one end of the spectrum will have to adjust.

All I'm saying is, no matter where you end up....recognizing communication styles for what they are "styles" instead of assigning labels such as "rude" will give you more "tools" in your communication toolbox.

Best of luck with your school search!

Peace,

Cathie

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I keep hearing about how difficult it is to get a new grad position in Maine/NH/VT though. Do you find that to be the case? It might be cheap to live there, but if you can't find employment..that might not help. I would love to move back north down the road, but this rumor haunts me. Can you shed some light?

There are lots of openings here in CT, lots of hospitals to choose from. Yes you may pay more but you can't beat the opportunities available. Also try NYC. I here there's some great hospital programs offered there. I know you're looking at BSN programs but I can also offer some insight on ADN programs if you're interested.

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It's just a completely different atmosphere. Just learn to appreciate the differences and learn about yourself:)

But remember, Maine isn't considered "omg far north" to NYC or Boston. I can't stress enough how close they actually are and the complete change in cost of living you'd experience (we're talking saving 6k-12k a year on rent).

Well in that case...I'll look into Maine, too! I really dont mind change & different atmosphere. That's my whole reason of going out of state. Im young so I want to learn & experience:specs:

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Programs in NYC??

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I would be careful even categorizing northern behavior as categorically rude if you're thinking of moving there (neither the north or the south have a lock on rude people). Different communication styles are the spice of life. There's a huge difference between having a direct communication style and being rude. In fact, northerners tend to get very frustrated with folks who don't speak their mind directly....so anyone that has a communication style closer to one end of the spectrum will have to adjust.

All I'm saying is, no matter where you end up....recognizing communication styles for what they are "styles" instead of assigning labels such as "rude" will give you more "tools" in your communication toolbox.

Best of luck with your school search!

Peace,

Cathie

Sorry if I offended you or anyone, I was just replying to the one who quoted those words. Im not one to label, & yes I do agree that different places have different communication styles. Most believe that going further up north is more fast-paced whereas the south is a little slow-paced. But trust me, coming from a military town, I've met all kinds of styles lol.

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Programs in NYC??

New York City has some of the best hospitals around so I'm thinking there must be some incred. nursing programs there too. I personally can't go there because I work full time and had a baby but if you can go for the best!

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New York City has some of the best hospitals around so I'm thinking there must be some incred. nursing programs there too. I personally can't go there because I work full time and had a baby but if you can go for the best!

Oh Im definately looking into New York...I just recently planned on going there for New Year's Hopefully, I'll get the chance to visit some schools then. The only thing holding me back from New York is a "past" serious relationship I had...but Im sure by the time I transfer it wouldn't matter, so that's why Im just striving for what's best. Anyway, that's a little personal for the subject lol. Thanks though!

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Specializes in Cardiac Care.

And don't forget upstate NY. Elmira College has a good program; so do the University of Rochester and University of Buffalo.

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Sorry if I offended you or anyone, I was just replying to the one who quoted those words. Im not one to label, & yes I do agree that different places have different communication styles. Most believe that going further up north is more fast-paced whereas the south is a little slow-paced. But trust me, coming from a military town, I've met all kinds of styles lol.

No worries, you'd need to work a lot harder than that to offend me :lol2:

I would completely agree with your analysis of pace up and down the eastern seaboard. I was born in Brooklyn, raised on Long Island and then lived in both eastern North Carolina and rural SW, Georgia as an adult. The pace can be radically different :)

Best of luck in your school search.

Peace,

Cathie

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