Marymount University ABSN vs. Shenandoah University ABSN

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Hello!

I have recently been accepted to both Marymount University and Shenandoah University's accelerated BSN programs, starting this Fall 2014 and am struggling to decide which is the better school for me. Any current ABSN students in either of these programs willing to provide input? Discuss the positives and negatives of either program? Thank you!

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I have also been accepted to both programs and I am still deciding which program would be best for me. I have heard both good and bad about both programs.

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Hi blindsey, nice to know that I am not the only one working through this! Would love to hear the pros and cons you've heard regarding both ABSN programs. :)

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Holly - Mostly what I've heard bad about both programs is that they are unorganized and expensive. I have spoken to people from both programs and they have liked their respective program though. A couple of people that I spoke to about Marymount really liked the final semester nursing internship; they thought it gave them real world experience and prepared them to be a nurse. I think the NCLEX pass rate is similar for both schools, as well as placement after graduation. I also believe the facilities at both programs are pretty new. The biggest advantage for me is that Marymount is right around the corner from where I live, while Shenandoah is in Leesburg, but I also heard that Shenandoah gives you more money.

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Thanks for sharing your perspective blindsey. I can second most everything you said, having heard most of the same information. I know Shenandoah's NCLEX passing rate for this past year was 96%, and I believe Marymount's was similiar. Both schools do have great facilities; although I like that SU's nursing program feels as if it is more at the graduate level, since classes are not mixed with first degree undergraduate students, etc. One thing I will say is after having attended informational sessions at both schools within two weeks of one another, it was like night and day for me. Marymount seemed very disorganized and they could hardly answer many of my questions, whereas Shenandoah most certainly had their act together. At the end of the day though, you are right. Very similar schools and programs, and students from both schools seem to come out strong candidates in the nursing field. Best of luck deciding-- it is not an easy decision!

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Hi Guys! Im in the exact same situation as you, got accepted to both schools and definitely see pros and cons to both. Only thing is, I thought I had read that the fall program for SU was at the Winchester campus? Anyway, have either of you made a decision either way? And if so, what was the deciding factor(s)?

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Hey Rae,

Actually, SU has a campus in Leesburg that is gorgeous/state-of-the-art. In my opinion, SU is far more structured than Marymount and is treated more like a graduate school program. I had my heart set on going there, however it looks like I may go to Marymount since my preference is to live in the city. At the end of the day to me, both schools are so similar... the differences are very minute. If you haven't checked out SU in Leesburg though, you should. It's impressive!

Let me know if you'd be interested in grabbing coffee and chatting more about the two schools... still haven't "officially" made my final decision!

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I got accepted to shenandoah and told that my application to marymount was held for second round of reviews, so I'm still waiting to hear from them. However wanted to see what housing was like in both areas? Is there student housing available or are you guys going the apartment route? Just curious!

Thanks and congratulations on your acceptances!

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Hi Guys! I wanted to find out what y'all decided on and do you feel that you made a good decision with the program of your choice? If at all possible, I'd love to get all the details on the program and what you find to be the best and worst. Also, what were your stats for applying to these schools?

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Hi everyone-I was wondering who accepted for Marymounts Fall 2014 ABSN program. I will be attending.

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Hi everyone-I was wondering who accepted for Marymounts Fall 2014 ABSN program. I will be attending.

I'm attending Marymount this Fall as well. Can't wait!!

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I'll be attending Marymount this fall too!

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