Is Emory's Nursing School worth the extremely high tuition??

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Is Emory's School of Nursing worth the extremely high tuition?? I got into Emory for this upcoming fall and I was all ready to go. I didn't get into my school's nursing program for the fall (GCSU). Now I just found out my school accepted me for their Spring program. At first I was going to go to Emory no matter what, but now i'm having second thoughts because of the heavy burden of loan money i'm going to have to borrow. If anyone has gone or is going to Emory's nursing school, let me know how tuition costs affected you. Thanks!

Amanda

I graduated in 2007 with a BSN and I echo that sentiment. I worked 5 jobs concurrently while a FT student. Although the program was rigorous, the time and investment was well spent. Honestly, I have never applied for a job that I didn't get. My career was definately fast tracked by this degree from this school.

I just wanted to give you another impression of Emory. I graduated from Emory in 2005. I was a nontraditional student (married with kids and "older"). Emory provides a wonderful education and also a remarkable reputation. I never have had a problem finding a job. Right after graduation I moved to KY (my husband was military), even they knew about Emory. Now I live and work in Athens GA and they all speek very highly of Emory. The price is very high, there is no getting over that, but the opportunities and education you recieve are tramendous.

Bobbi BSN 2005

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Specializes in NP, ICU, ED, Pre-op.

Hey Cresta,

Just noticed this post from Jan....

Haven't seen you at work in a while. Hope all is well. Hang in there school is almost over. Have you decided to move for sure...

Bobbi

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Specializes in ER and family advanced nursing practice.

My wife went to Emory and had both the NEAT and Deans scholarship. She didn't go for the schools reputation, but she says it IS a great education. She never would have gone if not for the free money, and plenty of other programs will prepare you just as well w/o the extra debt. You have to look at the big picture of what you want to accomplish, plenty of state schools are very worthy. Look for the best combination of quality and price that you can find. No matter where you go, in a few years you will be a new grad RN, and THAT'S when the learning really begins! Good Luck!

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Specializes in Surgical Trauma ICU.

Of course not

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