Josh M.

Good to know, thank you for this insight!! Since I don't plan to go into the c-suite level, Johns Hopkins may make less sense. I appreciate all your help ?

Thank you, this is super helpful!! I do think I will most likely end up at Rush, for all the reasons you said too! I will let you know if I end up going to Rush, I would love to see you in the fall ?

Hi! I need some help deciding on a nursing program. I have a Master's of Public Health, and I've decided to go back to school to get an MSN so I can become a public health nurse (I'm choosing an entry-into-masters program). I've gotten into a handful of schools but have narrowed it down to Rush University in Chicago and Johns Hopkins in Baltimore. Both schools have very public-health focused programs with lots of volunteer opportunities and attached hospital systems. Also with the scholarship Johns Hopkins has given me, Rush and Johns Hopkins will cost me about the same. For some background on me, I grew up in the Chicago area but I've lived on the east coast for the past couple of years. I have lots of family and friends in Chicago, and I know that I eventually plan to move back there permanently. Because of this, Rush is really tempting for me because I would have connections from school in the area (which would be critical post-grad) and I wouldn't have to apply for licensure in Illinois when I move back (not sure how complicated that process is). However, I don't know if anything can beat the prestige of Johns Hopkins. It would also be a much cheaper/easier move for me than Chicago, so that's another pro. I know that there's no one "right" school per se, but is Johns Hopkins the obvious choice because of how many doors it would open up for me? From the nurses that I've talked to they've all said that it doesn't really matter where I go to school, and that I should just go wherever is cheapest/makes the most sense as long as it's accredited. I think Rush is very well known in the Chicago area, but if for some reason I end up moving anywhere else they may not know of Rush, but they will definitely know of Johns Hopkins. It's also worth noting that I just toured Rush, and I haven't seen Johns Hopkins yet. So that might help me make my decision too? Thank you in advance for all your help!!