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We live in VA too, she said a couple of her friends were actually talking about it, they were going to all go on a tour. I just am shocked at that price. I hope the government cracks down on schools like that. I personally feel they offer empty promises; but I'm sure others would have a difference of opinion.

My daughter has seen the light, (lol) she has decided to apply for BSN programs at colleges in our area. Her reasoning was the 'convenience' factor; and wanting to get it out of the way...her long term plan is to get her BSN; and eventually go for physician's assistant or nurse practitioner.

I am so proud of my daughter, last summer she 'shadowed' me at my job; and decided she wants to be a nurse. She is going into her senior year this fall; and she has been looking into the A.S. and B.S.N. programs at the colleges in our area. I know she would have no problem getting into the school of her choosing; but over the weekend to my shock my daughter approached me and stated that she wants to attend the one of the many 'for profit' schools in the area (ECPI) to get her RN degree. I looked into this school and was really surprised at the cost of the 18 month program, currently it is $40,000+ just to attend. The local community college is less than $10,000. We have saved since day one for her education, so she would not have to deal with loans, like we did. I'm worried she is making a huge mistake. Is it me, or does that amount to attend a school that is not a four year program seem a little outrageous to anyone else? The reviews on this school are mixed...any advice?

Congrats on being a CNA before becoming a nurse, I personally feel that every nurse should be required to work as a CNA while they are in school, whether for pay or volunteer, I most certainly did and it really opened my eyes up to the patient experience. Some of the student nurses I have witnessed at the hospital I work at, seem disinterested in wanting to learn, more occupied about what the latest status is on Facebook or the amount of pay they are going to receive once out of school, nursing has changed a lot since I graduated in 1991.

Try 22 years out from school, I had to change my field, I love my patient's and love providing care; but dealing with some of the staff made it impossible to deal with, from laziness to stupidity. I have been in the e.r. and love the rush. I was seriously at the point where you were.