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I am from London, Ontario (Near Western University) and have recently been offered admission into a few nursing programs. I am having trouble deciding which one to accept, and was hoping that you guys could help. I have been offered Fall 2015 admission into: 1. BScN at Western 2. BScN at Fanshawe/Western Collab. 3. Practical Nursing at Fanshawe Woodstock Campus There are Pros/Cons to all three options. (I won't get into it too much, unless someone asks!) I am leaning toward one of the BScN programs, although 4 years of school makes me nervous. As well as the debt I will likely acquire. But I enjoy school, and do very well with studies. Also, the money is somewhat important, since I am a single mother and have a young child to raise. I applied to Practical Nursing because I would qualify for second career, and therefore come out of school able to work in 2 years, debt-free (as opposed to 4 years of UNI with debt)! The main question I am seeking an answer to is... What is the difference between BScN at Westren versus the BScN Fanshawe/Western Collaborative, (besides the obvious - location)? I've heard the Collab program has more hands on experience? Is the cost the same? I'm assuming it would be, but I'm not entirely sure. Do employers prefer one program over another? If anyone has any advice or insight to offer that would be greatly appreciated! Thank you :)

Hey there! I'm new to AN but I am in a similar situation! I have also been accepted to both thw Western and Western/Fanshawe Collaborative programs and I am having trouble deciding which to accept - as I'm not sure what the difference is, or if there is one! I live extremely close to Western, but I have heard that Fanshawe has more hands on experience as well (not sure if that is true or not). The bonus about going to Western for all 4 years would be that by the time year 3 rolls around, you know the campus and exactly what professors are looking for. Also, for me, it is really close by! Fanshawe would be nice if the "hands-on" time is an actual difference... and it may be refreshing to be able to break up the 4 years into different locations. Maybe it wouldn't feel like such a long program this way. Also, does anyone know if there is a difference in price? I'm assuming both program would cost the same, but I'm not entirely sure. I'm hoping to make it to Fanshawe's open house this Saturday to get some questions answered!