OH_kate

To Ohiostudentrn-- I don't know your situation as this is a second degree, but I have been looking into B&S as well.. Here is what I have learned: In my case, already having a BA degree means I am not eligible for ANY pell grants, and most likely will not get federal assistance towards a second degree (even though I did not utuilize ANY financial aid with my first degree) it seems very unfair! I worked my butt off in undergrad to avoid taking out loans!! The admissions people said OH students are eligible for around $60k in student government loans, so I should be able to access those if need be. Some friends have suggested Fanni Mae for nursing school loans (much better rates). Anyhoo, I asked about scholarships and they said there isn't much offered to their students. Have you found anything?? And how do you like the program?! If I attend I will be starting out in the second semester, as I have completed everything required for their first semester already.. Thanks!!

I agree the BSN is wiser in the long run, as I hear MORE and more than BSN will soon be the required education for nurses :/ However, the requirements, strict deadines, and program/course schedules of most local BSN programs are proving to be a major obstacle!! I am actually leaning toward the ADN for now for a few reasons; 1) the convenience of scheduling ADN courses (fewer classes needed, most available in evenings) will allow me to keep working, at least half way throught the program 2) the foresight that most hospitals offer tuition assistance anyway, which would allow me to work on a BSN while gaining experience as an RN 3) the condensed nature of most accelerated second degree programs is a little intimidating!!

They can charge that much because they are not state funded. I taught at a 2 year school and had mixed feelings about what students were actually getting for their tuition money. There are so many advantages to attending a larger school- mainly more resources! I definitely worry about how ITT Tech and other ADN programs are perceived on the "hiring" end... I keep hearing mixed responses.. Many people alluding to the fact that all ADN degrees may soon be outdated and that a BSN will soon be required, therefore all ADN programs hold the same value..

Hello- I actually have a BA in Communication with a minor in Marketing from Kent State and a MA in Communication Management from John Carroll. I worked as a PCA all through school and have finally come to the conclusion that I am not an office or desk person :) I miss the hustle and bustle of labor & delivery! I graduated with my BA in 2005 and my MA in 2008. Searching for programs has been a nightmare!!!! I am STILL on the fence about ADN vs. 2nd degree BSN programs.. I am takign courses at tri-c, hoping to join their program later this year or next year. I am also applying to a couple BSN programs just to see if I have a shot at doing that any faster; oddly enough both programs take 1-2 yrs- why not get a BSN if I can?! I have investigated several tech schools around here (all ranging in price from $20-30k to complete a ADN with the coursework I alreadyhave completed. That is nauseating considering tri-c's program only amounts to about $4k total. Sorry to get off topic, this has been consuming me lol!! Any advice is welcome! Feel free to private message me. Kate

I am considering ITT Tech in Strongsville.. I hold a BA- do they work to get students through faster when they transfer credits in??

Hi there- I too hold a a marketing degree and am halfway through completing my prereq's. I am currently working full time in a marketing role, taking BioChem w a lab two evenings a week, AND PSY 2020 (Life Span Development) and Intro to Pharmacology online. The first few weeks were rough, but I am finally into a pattern of dedicating most of my weekends to schoolwork. Granted I am not taking as much away from these classes as I would like, it IS manageable. I am enrolled in an 8 week AP I&II series online this fall as well as an evening section of Micro, and have been STRONGLY advised to rethink this. Students have said AP is nearly impossible to take alone. I am most likely going to drop AP II for now (even though I need to complete it for application purposes).. :/ Best of luck to you!