Hi, I am a high school junior getting ready to visit universities and look at their nursing programs. I plan to visit Kent State, OU, and Ball State (yes I realize it is out of state and doesn't apply here). My other schools are Univeristy of Toledo or Akron. I have chosen these universities because of their nursing programs. However I am also an athlete and I am being recruited by smaller, private colleges. For example Defiance College is one of them. My question is- is the college or university you get your BSN from very important? Or is it more so that you got your BSN itself. Also, does anyone have any knowledge on the smaller nursing programs (for example defiance can't college)? Thank you all, Sarah