Schooling suggestions

Hi Jessica,

I plan go to a State university to obtain my BSN in nursing. There are 2 state schools near me. There are some private schools that offer BSN's, but they are very expensive.

My state licensing agency also has a list of approved nursing programs online and I can search that list to find BSN programs.

If you are considering relocating, I'd look at cost and whether you can get into the program with no waiting list - even if you have to "compete" with your GPA.

Another option is to obtain a CNA or LPN and then go to an online BSN Program like WGU (Western Governor's University) or Indiana State University.

i know you said you didn't want to go the accelerated route but check out http://www.aacn.nche.edu/education/pdf/aplist.pdf

you might change your mind. you'll notice on the last page it even lists msn programs. some schools do not require the gre but i suggest you do take it. i didn't study that long for it and the second time i did make over 1000 combined score.

Thank you very much for your replies!

I change my mind every day on what path I'm going to follow with this dilemmia of mine. For a few days now though I've decided to apply to the community college in the area and obtain an associate's degree and RN. Its a two year program and the entire degree costs less than a semester in a BSN program. The only two in-state programs are University of New England and University of New Hampshire - both who are at the top of the nation's most expensive colleges list. Out of state tuition is usually 3-5 times more per credit. I want to take a risk and get out of my NH comfort zone, but can rationalize paying that much more. I also dont have much time as deadlines for the Fall have already passed for most programs, and I haven't visited any campuses.

I'm taking an online Microbiology course right now to meet the prerequisites of most programs I'm interested in - it is TOUGH! I swore to myself it'd be the first and last online class I'd take. Nursing is a hands-on profession, has anyone felt limited taking classes online?

Thank you for the link too! I actually found that a while back and made a spread sheet of all the schools and filled it out with programs, deadlines, prereqs, class size, cost, etc. ... yes, I have a history of being indecisive and think things through for a long time.

I appreciate you both taking the time to write back! I still havent comitted to anything so keep the advice coming!! :)