which school? help!!

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I am currently a student in Texas working on my BSN.

I have been accepted to both Baylor University and Texas Womens University for the upper division programs starting in the spring and I dont know which to choose.

Does your alma mater make a difference when applying for a job? What about for grad school? (my ultimate goal is neonatal nurse practitioner)

I know that Baylor costs way more since it is a private school, but I know there are also hospitals with tuition reimbursement programs that i can take advantage of.

I guess my questions are:

1) what do hospitals look for when they hire? Does the school that you go to make a difference?

2) how often do new grads get hired into an ICU (or more specifically, a NICU)?

3) who should I contact at a hospital to get more info on their tuition reimbursement program and how do I get that persons info (phone number, email, etc.)?

4) has anyone graduated from either TWU or Baylor and can give me first hand advice/information about either program?

ANY information would be fantastic.

Thanks so much!

(I posted this in Gen. nursing forum, but it got no love, so hopefully posting here, too, will help. I have to make a decision by tomorrow!)

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can't help ya cause i'm in the same boat you are in.

just got accepted to TWU-Houston for spring 05 and i want to be a NNP, too!

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Specializes in Neonatal.

I would say Baylor since they have a NNP program there, that way you are familiar with the school and instructors and have your foot in the door.

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I decided on TWU.

That way 1) Im not in an insane amount of debt when I graduate and 2) I can get a job in an ICU setting or wherever else if my goals change (also considering CRNA) and dont have to worry about being put in a random dept. with a shortage like I most likely would be with a tuition reimbursement program.

I was a little sad at first because I had my heart set on Baylor, but Ive come to the realization that a BSN from any school will be enough to get me a job and TWU *is* a good program...just not a "Brand name" school.

Im excited. I went to turn in my packet today and met some people that I will be in the program with.

Good times :)

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