I posted this in another section, then saw this discussion board and thought it might be a better place for it.
I need help making a very important decision.My Major in college. I have been interested in nursing and applied to two colleges one I got accepted for nursing and the other I did also but for a different campus location about 2 hours away from my home. One is a state 2 year college the other is a 4 year. you can view the 2 year one at http://www.ivytech.edu Does it make a difference of which type of school you go to? What is the common pay for a nurse? How hard is it to get a job after graduating college? I appreicate your time reading this and thanks in advance for any advice/answers you may give me!!
I took the information BELOW off of the website of the 2 year college.
Caring and compassion for other people are required to find success in a career as a nurse. Interest in science, especially life sciences such as biology, anatomy and physiology, is especially important to students in the Nursing program offered by Ivy Tech State College. In the rapidly changing healthcare field, nurses have several career options that are both challenging and rewarding.
Nurses are in high demand across the nation. They command high salaries and often receive shift, vacation and on-call bonuses. Future education and training are available and often lead to a higher salary.
Ivy Tech State College offers a Nursing program approved by the Indiana State Board of Nursing and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. If you are already an LPN, you can take the LPN Track to become an RN. Students who successfully complete the program will receive an associate of science degree in Nursing.
The Nursing program requires an entrance exam in addition to the college assessment exam. All admission requirements for the program must be completed by February for admission into either the traditional track or LPN Mobility track. Acceptance in the program is competitive. Information on the selection process is available from the Admissions Office or the Health Sciences Division Office. When you graduate from the Nursing Program, you are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN examination to become a registered nurse. About 92% of Ivy Tech State College-Lafayette's Nursing Program graduates pass the NCLEX-RN examination on their first attempt.
Associate of Science
I'm not already an LPN I'm a highschool student. I'm confused on what attending this college will get me. The direct link to that page is http://www.laf.ivytech.edu/degree_programs/health/H_Nurs.html If anyone can help me out I would be so appreciative!!