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Speschalk - would you say that the school isn't selecting students who are likely to succeed? Or would you say that the program itself is not preparing students properly?

Stunned at all the commuting you all did!! I thought *I* liked to drive, but you all have me beat! ) THANK YOU SO MUCH for your advice. I currently have a non-science B.S. and am actually thinking of Aria Health School of Nursing under Penn Abington. Here's why. It's a competitive in price, has great NCLEX pass rates and is only 6 miles from me. (Spoiled, I know). Plus, after only 26 months (to earn my R.N.) I'd only be about 6-12 months from my B.S.N. but I'd be employable FIRST which is really important since my family will be needing my income asap. You all are so helpful. Thank you so much.

Hi, I'm in Philly and am a very much a non-trad student. Married with 5 young children. I have to be practical and while the "best" local schools are great, they are much too expensive, so I am considering commuting to some that are a little farther away. I'm considering a 20 mile commute to Eastern Univ. I already have a B.S. degree but it is non-science. Eastern has the "2nd degree BSN" program that I need. Their most recent nclex pass rates were 88% which I wasn't thrilled about. What do you think? Experiences? Suggestions for other schools? Thanks!