I am applying to 2 nursing schools and have a great chance of getting into both. If I do get accepted to both then I have the huge decision of deciding which one to go to. If you had to choose, which would you choose? Any thoughts are appreciated
School A: Private school-tuition approx. $32,000 (get FA but still need private loan too)
Accredited (ACEN)
NCLEX-97%
Mon-Fri schedule
35 minutes away with clinical sites that can be even further
School B: Public school-tuition approx. $11,000 (get FA)
Accredited (ACEN)
NCLEX-93%
Mon-Thurs schedule
1hr 10min away with clinical sites just minutes away
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Would you do 32k for a BSN..well it comes out to slightly more. I transferred from the local Community College to a 4 year State College. It is a bit different and you have to be accepted into the Nursing Program. So, for the next year or so I will be working on the pre reqs before I can even apply..it's about 16k a year...and I have 2 years left..so how much do RN's make and do BSRN any diff than ADNU..hmm..right now a C.N.A. .... hmm..
I just made a similar decision. I turned down acceptance to a catholic private BSN program in order to apply to the state programs. It was too much debt for me. If something were to happen and I couldn't get the loans I would be screwed. Whereas at the public school if I couldn't (or chose not to) get federal loans I could pay the tuition. Plus, I figured out that a BSN would increase my salary by approximately $20k per year based on current new grad rates - so that I figured that is how much is "acceptable" to spend on the program.
Would you do 32k for a BSN..well it comes out to slightly more. I transferred from the local Community College to a 4 year State College. It is a bit different and you have to be accepted into the Nursing Program. So, for the next year or so I will be working on the pre reqs before I can even apply..it's about 16k a year...and I have 2 years left..so how much do RN's make and do BSRN any diff than ADNU..hmm..right now a C.N.A. .... hmm..
16K a year for pre-reqs with two years to go, plus nursing program, sounds high. I don't live in a high cost area so maybe I'm wrong. Can't hurt to apply to ADN while at university.
I agree with money of the posters above. 32K for an ADN is not worth it at all. The public school gas money sounds cringe worthy but it's still cheaper than going private and an ADN is an ADN no matter where you get it and as long as it's accredited.
Thanks everyone! Unfortunately there isn't a whole lot of options near me. One public college, a few private universities-some with a BSN program that will set you back $60,000, and then a bunch of unaccredited schools. I am hoping to make it into the public school. It is very competitive but if I make an overall HESI score of at least 92, I am as good as in. So I'm studying like a mad woman!
You can take your science classes last because those expire after 5-10 years. Take non science classes at two year college near the private college. Check the private college's course equivalency website for the course codes of what classes they accept. You can possibly take 64 credits at community college price then transfer them to the private school to take the remaining 60 or so credits there.
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Well they charge by how many courses or credits you take. The state college really is the most reasonable price in Rhode Island. All of the 4 year programs are about the same. Well unless you went private like Brown or something. Which is wY too much for me.
Specializes in Just starting out in a Nursing Home..
I mean shouldn't alot of things be taken into consideration. Most nurses make at least 32k a year maybe not to start but within the first few years. Also, nurses are always needed. As far as school choice goes I kinda feel like...when you get out of school if your lucky enough to be trained under some good wings..then where you get your degree is a personal choice because I really don't think that they look at where you got your ADNU or BSRN ..they might take a good gander if it is from a private school maybe but I think it is well personal choice..wheva floats your happy little boat;)
ThatBigGuy
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Just to add another vote, go with the public school. You can buy a nice used car that gets better gas mileage and still come out ahead financially.
Also, clinicals always have weird hours, and I'd much rather drive 10 minutes to make it home after a 12 hour night shift over an hour drive.