RN's in the Ozarks

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I have asked about SMSU's program, but no response. Are there any nurses who live in the Ozark area who could recommend an academic RN program or hospital in the area? I love this area of Missouri and want to relocate. I have checked websites out for institutions in the area, but would appreciate having some personal opinions as well.

Thank you in advance,

Barbara

I'm starting the St. Johns/SBU program on Jan 3rd and their nursing classes are $300/hr. Last I heard, Cox's program was $450/hr, which is why I decided not to attend there. The support classes (ana/phy/micro/eng etc) are at a much lower price. They also accept students 2 times a year, which Cox also does, but SMSU only does 1 time a year (I think...). St. Johns offers ASN then a RN to BSN bridge while Cox and SMSU both offer ASN or BSN programs, Cox also has an Accelerated BSN program if you have a previous Bachelors degree that you can get your BSN in 16 months (or 14 months...?) but it's pretty intensive...from what I hear...

Whatever you decide, ENJOY!

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I just enrolled in summer classes at St. John's/SBU. I hope to get into the ASN program in spring '07. I went to visit Cox before I chose ST.J. but I just got a better feeling at St.John's. It just seemed a little more organized and friendly. I plan on going through to my BSN, after ASN.

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I live in Branson, I will be starting an ASN online program in the Fall. St Johns has a waiting list and so does Cox. SMSU is going up on tuition again. I will be taking some of my classes at Ozark Tech. I love the area as well.

Hey Lisa C. can you check your PM. I sent you some questions. thanks.

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Specializes in Home health,surgery, ICU,Pharmacy,Med-Su.

I live at the Lake Of The Ozarks,:thankya: work in Home Health and have for 26 years-Love it!!

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Specializes in Med/Surg.

I'm a grad of St. John's/SBU College of nursing and am going on 5 yrs of employment at St. John's Hospital. I got a great start with SBU, lots of clinical time and an overall great program I highly reccommend. Good luck!

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MSSU, in Joplin Mo has a great program (4yr), or Crowder College in Neosho, Mo has a ASN program. Both have very reasonable tuition.

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