Not sure how many are familiar with these 2 schools, but I was accepted to both. Both are about equal distance from home and from what I can tell, both are very good programs. They have a both the same pass rates on the NCLEX. I had pretty much had my mind made up to go to Aquinas because I didn't think I would get into Motlow. Does one have a better reputation with Hospitals around Nashville? The major difference is that I will come out of Motlow not owing a dime. At Aquinas I will need about 25K in student loans.
Editorial Team / Admin Silverdragon102, BSN 1 Article; 39,477 Posts Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC. Has 35 years experience. Apr 26, 2010 Have you tried checking out the nursing program discussion forum that is in the state forum?
mammac5 727 Posts Apr 27, 2010 I have never heard of Motlow. I am in nursing school in NVL (neither one of the schools you've mentioned) and have heard great things about Aquinas. I worked with a nurse at a NVL hospital during my first clinical rotation who was an Aquinas grad; she was the best nurse I encountered during that rotation.
ktsummar, LPN, LVN 59 Posts Apr 27, 2010 Motlow State Community College. The main campus is in Lynchburg. I will be attending the Smyrna Campus.
awalker1015 52 Posts Apr 28, 2010 I vote Aquinas, but I am biased. I am finishing my 2nd semester as we speak. I feel I have gotten a really good education so far, especially clinically. I have worked in clinicals with a lot of nurses who are Aquinas graduates.
ktsummar, LPN, LVN 59 Posts Apr 28, 2010 I have decided on Motlow. Coming out not owing any money compared to 25K is a big difference.
