Nursing Tuition off the Chain!! Need Help!!

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Okay so I just got accepted to Drexel University's BSN program. For those of you who may not know anything about Drexel, it is a private University where the cost is 38K+ PER YEAR for tuition ALONE - This does not include books and living expenses. I know its a bit much but this is a really good school and I like the fact that they have a co-op which many schools do not have. Some associates of mine keep suggesting that I take a year off from school to save some money, then re-apply next year for nursing school :o. I really do not want to take a break from school...I want to get this degree and get it over with already but I'm so concerned that I'm going to be in debt for the rest of my life. Not only that, but I don't even have a co-signer for my student loans.....I've also done some research for more scholarships and grants but didn't really find much...PS yes I have completed my FAFSA but still need a lot more...:cry:

Does anyone have any info on paying for nursing tuition? Are there any special programs that I can enroll in to assist with my tuition? If I really have to take a year off from school I would but I really want to continue to explore other options....

I believe the experience is supposed to be as a BSN RN. Also the advantage of getting the BSN from the gate (is no matter how unfair it may sound, preference is given to school's with recognition.

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Specializes in GYN/GON/Med-Surg/Oncology/Tele.
I believe the experience is supposed to be as a BSN RN. Also the advantage of getting the BSN from the gate (is no matter how unfair it may sound, preference is given to school's with recognition.

It doesn't specify experience as a BSN RN. Either way, there are still schools that offer RN-MSN degree programs. Granted it may take you an extra semester to get your MSN degree but if you take the extra classes at the community college while obtaining an ADN degree you can get the same education for less...I'm sure there are plenty of ADN programs out there with recognition just as there are a lot of schools that offer a BSN degree with a low passing rate.

To the OP...whatever you decide to do...good luck!

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I just checked the sites from school in the Philadelphia Area, which is where I am from. MSN, must have a BSN. Or complete extra courses after receiving there ADN, before they can even petition. All I am saying is the easiest possible route is a BSN right from the gate. Also to even apply you have to have had above a 3.00 gpa. they will let you in below that if there is room on a probaation. Everyone has to do what is right form them. Trust me I thouht about al the possible options, did my research, my mother-in-law is a CRNP, she talked with me and so did some recruiters that have been calling her to offer her new positions. They told me that they don't even place ADN or Diploma Nurses. All things combined I decided it best to go straight to the BSN. I would love to be able to work as an RN sooner, I am married and have a 21 month old little girl; however I will in the long run be more secure sooner, but an RN one year later. As I said though it's all a matter of personal choice, untill the SBON decided to regulate the degrees more. It is aslo a matter of choice to those on the admission boards at eh various programs that offer graduate nursing degrees.

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I agree with most of the above. But I do think that a degree from a Top 10 school (Johns Hopkins, Penn, Michigan, etc) will continue to be noticed by hiring officials (and certainly by graduate schools). I earned my undegradaute degree 20+ years ago (and worked as an assistant dean for most of that time). Yes my first degree is still noted because it carries a cachet.

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From my research, most schools require you have at least 1 year of clinical experience (ie work experience as an RN) before being accepted into a Master's program. So technically you can't study at the graduate level right from the gate. If you do go for your ADN, you can work towards getting your BSN degree right while gaining your 1 year of work experience, then apply for the MSN program of your choice...A lot of schools offer an RN-MSN degree program.

This.

THIS is why I chose the ADN, then RN to BSN route.

30k loans from 5.5 years of school, now working on my BSN. Not bad if I say so myself.

I plan on eventually working at the VA, and they will pay for schooling and also repay loans up to a certain point after a year. As long as I stay below 45k in loans, this will be good.

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jollydogg

Your hard to find! Congrat on the Hesi/NCLEX

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Okay so not to sound too discouraging but I don't think I want to go to Holy Family any longer :( I did some further research and they have a very low NCLEX pass rate [65%] in comparison to other schools...looks like I'll def be waiting it out for a year. I mean, its possible that I can be a part of that 65% but I just don't think it makes sense to pay that much for tuition for a school that's not so great. Not to mention how long it takes to get the BSN [3.5 years]. However, I wish you all the best in your endeavors and hope that you'll def be part of that 65% with hard work and dedication.

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