Hi everyone! I'm currently applying to ABSN programs in the Boston area and I'm pretty torn on whether the tuition costs are worth it.
Two of the programs that are top on my list are Northeastern and UMass Boston. Northeastern costs ~80k for a 16-month program, while UMass Boston costs ~40k for a 12-month program. After talking to a few recent-grad nurses, it seems that it's extremely helpful to work as a patient care technician or something similar at a hospital to start networking and this will increase the likelihood of being able to secure a job at that hospital after graduation.
From your perspective, is a program like Northeastern more reputable than UMass Boston (it seems that their NCLEX pass rates are comparable)? Will it be easier to find a job if I graduate from Northeastern vs. UMass Boston? Also, looking forward, if I want to go to NP or CRNA school in the future, does it matter where I get my BSN?
Thank you ?