Picking a college/education

[ncaru01]

I was a sr. in exercise science planning to go into physical therapy then changed to a PA. I just decided to become a NP instead, however crna seems attractive as well. Mostly for the salary.

Anyway I was planning to get my RN at a community college. The school I was a SR. at, Slippery Rock University was rated 4th in the country for best value (consumer reports or something like that). I liked the school and I would have all the non nursing courses done. All the nursing classses are online. The advisor I talked to at community college said thats normal. I have taken some online courses nothing in nursing and didnt particuarly care for them. Its possible to get good grades but I know I didn't learn as much. Am I hurting myself by getting my degree from a school that only offers online courses for nursing? Is this looked down apon? I was planning on going to University of Pittsburgh for my masters, their program is suposed to be pretty good I don't want to shoot myself in the foot before I even apply.

[ghillbert, MSN, NP]

For a masters application at Pitt, they look at grades/GPA, personal statement, references and interview. I doubt they care what school you went to, as long as it's accredited.