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The biggest problem with community colleges is the waiting list. I am already in my 30's and don't want to wait 2 years to start the program and another 2 yrs to finish it. I think that serves as the main advantage of these Accelerated programs too. If only there's a cheaper/affordable nursing school that doesn't have a waiting list, I would definitely consider it.

Thank you for your input. That's another thing I forgot to include..I'm married with a 2 yr old and with no family to help me out in terms of babysitting. We barely make ends meet with our current income (I'm working part-time from home) so I can't imagine how tough it will be living on hubby's income alone and putting the baby in daycare for the 1st time. My hubby made a good point though when he said that regardless of what program I decide to pursue, we're still going to make a lot of sacrifices so why not just get the BSN and MSN out of the way at once? I am still struggling with the idea of how much debt we'll be getting into. Christ School of Nursing is indeed expensive and partly because they do rolling admission (no waiting list!) whereas our community colleged here have at least a 2 yr wait. Both UC and XU recommend their student not to work during the whole length of the program because of how intense it is. It makes me really scared actually since I occupy my time chasing around my toddler.

Hi. I have been accepted into 3 different programs and I haven't made up my mind yet which one to pursue. My long-term goal is to be able to work as an RN (pedia, L&D, neonatal) and teach part-time. I have a Bachelor's degree already so this will be my 2nd degree. Here are the choices: 1. Christ School of Nursing - ASN Cost- $23,000 Start - Aug 2011 Duration- 2 yrs Pros- flexibility, not as intensive Cons- will take me longer to reach my goal (to teach) 2. Xavier Univ - MSN Cost- $45,000 Duration - 20 mos Start - August 2011 Pros- will get me closer to my goal (once I get experience working bedside) Cons- very expensive and intensive 3. Univ of Cincinnati Cost- $25,000 Start- Jan 2012 Duration - 15 mos Pros--great program and shorter too Cons--intensive I received my award letter for financial aid from XU this week and they granted me enough aid (including Grad Plus Loans) to pay for the program and some living expenses. I am leaning towards it but I don't want to get stuck paying this much student loan especially if I end up being unemployed for a while after graduation considering how the economy is going. Any insights, suggestions and recommendations will be very much appreciated. Thank you so much!

Hi, I have been into the 2011 Fall program. I have been researching and talking to the people there for quite some time now so Im pretty knowledgeable of the program, process and what not. Email me if you have some questions. Good luck to all of you.