Loyola University Chicago ABSN vs. Rush University MSN Program

[Cassie726]

Hi everyone! I was accepted into both Loyola University Chicago ABSN (Hybrid, Downer's Grove location) and Rush University's MSN program for Spring 2023. I am having trouble making a decision on which to attend and I was hoping for some more info to help with my decision. If you could give any info on either programs please do!! 

1. What was your schedule like each semester? Loyola is hybrid but how many days/ what hours were you in class and/or clinical each semester? Rush has also moved to hybrid recently but I am not sure if that is only temporary. Were you able to have a job/ social life/ hobbies outside of the program? I am prepared for it to be a rigorous program and obviously will be my main priority but I do believe it is important to have a balance. 

2. How were your classmates and professors? I have a friends in other healthcare/medical programs and some love their cohort and others find they have trouble connecting with people in their classes. I want to feel close with my classmates and be able to feel comfortable creating study groups, working together, etc. Did you feel like your classes/ clinicals prepared you?

3. If you found roommates through your program, how?

4. Any other info (I.e cost and loan options) and honest pros/cons of each program!!

Thank you!!

 

[Medic44]

Will be in a similar position after a few prereqs.  Interested to hear what people say.  Cassie, how was the application process for Rush?  What information do you already have about the program?  I'm curious about that too.