any ideas for a good nursing school/program?

[bch5002]

I'm about to leave the military (air force) and I want to go to school to be a nurse, although I have an idea about where I'd like to go, I'm not completely sold on that school, so I was just wondering if anyone out there any thoughts as to where a good nursing program is. I can basically go where ever I'd like to go, so region isn't an issue.

[algebra_demystified]

I don't think it matters much where you go. The only thing that would make me choose a particular school would be where they have their clinical rotations. Your best bet for a job as a new grad is to get hired on where you do a clinical rotation.

Other than that... it's pretty much all the same baloney. Everybody has to pass the NCLEX...

[just_cause, BSN, RN]

bch,

If you are departing the Air Force I would take into consideration the new GI BILL benefits. Now the re-reimbursement is based on a mixture of the schools zip code at an E5's BAH and equal to the states in state tuition rate.... That being said you can compare the rates of schools you are interested at with that states in-state tuition.. There are some places where the subsidized residence hall rates are quite low compared to the actual BAH rates...and you can earn money - or rather use that additional difference to help you out through school... check out this website for calculating the values.

http://www.gibill2008.org/calculator.html

If you have any questions on it - feel free to message me.

Other then that I really can't give any specifics... you should post your other stats...do you have any pre-reqs done.. do you have a previous degree... do you want an ADN or BSN (do you want to go back in the AF as a commissioned officer serving as a nurse?)... post some more info and I'm sure others could help you... perhaps also give your state of residency ...$ impact..

Note: ohio recently is providing in state tuition to all combat vets for their public schools.

v/r

[3rdTimeisaCharm]

My recommendation to you is Pasadena City College in California. Their RN program is great from what I heard.

[s_david_a]

If you have a Bachelor's degree already, then I would highly recommend Duke.

I'm in the ABSN program there:

1. Phenomenal faculty with expert clinicians from the Duke Health System as guest lecturers.

2. Amazing facilities, labs, libraries, hospital

3. The best admissions process--very very thorough, but very respectful of diverse experiences and backgrounds.

4. We have a couple of military guys in the program with me

5. a well-funded, organized chapter of American Assembly of Men in Nursing

6. great loan repayment options if you stay with Duke or go across town to UNC

7. outstanding Office of Global and Community Health

hope to see you there--shane