I need help finding a good nursing school that offers a bachelor's degree program but that doesn't have so many darn people applying to it! I live in oregon and the schools here have so many hundreds of people applying that it's nearly impossible to get in. I am single though and I am willing to move wherever in the country or even outside of the country (i just heard of a new nursing school in the bahamas!) to go to school. I've heard that midwest schools have less people applying at the moment. The fewer the applicants, the less the competition=the better the chance of getting in.
All I can say is I'm having the same program- it's taking me 4 yrs to go through a 2 yr RN program, because there just aren't enough openings... Maybe that helps- now you know SE WY/ NE CO isn't the area to try!!
A few people have asked me to keep them up to date on the info I have collected on IUON. They just put some great video feed on their website. I thought it was very interesting. A lot of people had very psotitive things to say about them. Here is the link if anyone wants to check it out:
Try Barry University in Miami, FL. Their website is http://www.barry.edu and believe or not the University of Miami will pretty much accept you if you have a 2.75 or above. I got in but Im going to Barry instead. Its alot cheaper because they have awesome Financial aid. UM does nor unless you are a genius. So try those 2 schools. Barry will answer you in 2-3 weeks and tell you if you get in or not. Fall of '05 is already full. You can apply for fall '06 but hurry up. You can also try the accelerated program for barry for Spring '06. UM on the other hand will accept you up to the first day of school. So far the have accepted 600 nursing students. Good luck. I hope this helps you.
IUON in St KITTS? Yes, I've heard of them. In fact I started a thread or two here about them. You can search for them.
I have been in contact with their Dean (in St Kitts) Admissions Director, Financial Aid Director (in teh US) and have even spoken to the founder of the schools daughter (Dr. Ross's daughter).
They are putting me in touch with their US school affiliate (where all the clinical training is done).
They have also agreed to put me in contact with a student on the ground in St Kitts so I can get the 411 straight from the horses mouth.
So far they have been very forthcoming with information and have answered all me request very promptly.
St Kitts isn't the Bahamas though. They are seperate countries in the same part of the world. Since this is my heritage I felt I had to share this info.
St Kitts is lovely though.
It does sound like a good option if everything is on the up-and-up and if you can afford the commitment.
Who knows, maybe we'll be classmates sipping pina coladas and studying anatomy on Turtle Beach!
Isn't that school 40 grand and that doesn't include room and board???
In my opinion -- and take if for what its worth, I would just stay in the US and work extra hard to get good grades. According to the website, that school requires SATs, 2 letters of recommendation, and an entrance exam. All of this for an associates degree! Most -- not all -- associates programs in the US have an open admissions policy, do not require SATs and are really inexpensive because they county or state schools. I think we have a pretty good deal here and is worth the extra work.
My school doesn't have a wait list now. Our cost are about $10,000 for the ADN program and anout $5000 for the PN. We are in Southern Iowa (Ottumwa & Centerville) http://www.ihcc.cc.ia.us/ihcc/Learn/health/nursing.asp
There was a new t.v commercial tonight that said Hamilton College is starting a new Practical Nursing program. Hamilton is located in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and several other towns around Iowa.
I need help finding a good nursing school that offers a bachelor's degree program but that doesn't have so many darn people applying to it! I live in oregon and the schools here have so many hundreds of people applying that it's nearly impossible to get in. I am single though and I am willing to move wherever in the country or even outside of the country (i just heard of a new nursing school in the bahamas!) to go to school. I've heard that midwest schools have less people applying at the moment. The fewer the applicants, the less the competition=the better the chance of getting in.
Any suggestions anyone?
I feel your pain... here in California 290 people applied to my school that only had 20 seats!!!!!
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Why not try Philly? Tons of schools in the area and most with a great nursing program. Plus then you can be an Eagles fan...j/k... (Temple, Drexel, Thomas Jeff, Villanova, Neumann, West Chester, Holy Family, Gwynedd Mercy, Widener....the list goes on and on....I think no matter where you go there is going to be competition you just got to be persistant....
I second that statement. PA graduates the second highest amount of nursing grads outside of NY state. NO waiting list for BSN programs listed above. Personally know and worked with under dean at Widener, Neumann my alma mater---son goes to Drexel. La Salle is another BSN school in Philly. 6 diploma programs in Philly area along with 3 ADN programs too.
Isn't that school 40 grand and that doesn't include room and board???
In my opinion -- and take if for what its worth, I would just stay in the US and work extra hard to get good grades. According to the website, that school requires SATs, 2 letters of recommendation, and an entrance exam. All of this for an associates degree! Most -- not all -- associates programs in the US have an open admissions policy, do not require SATs and are really inexpensive because they county or state schools. I think we have a pretty good deal here and is worth the extra work.
The cost estimate does include room and board. Its only a possible last resort option for those who have been stuck on a waiting list or in the lottery system for a few years.
I agree for an ADN that is alot, but if you are stuck and really want it...
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You can try UCONN in CT, their Bachelor's is a direct entry program so you don't have to apply.
Hey-thanks for the reply! I'm don't quite understand the direct entry program though. You don't have to apply to the nursing program? You just automatically get in?
The cost estimate does include room and board. Its only a possible last resort option for those who have been stuck on a waiting list or in the lottery system for a few years.
I agree for an ADN that is alot, but if you are stuck and really want it...
Actually according to their website, three semesters cost $8, 516 each and two semesters cost $8,100, each. These fees do not include room, board or books. They only include tuition, airevac insurance and nursing lab fees.
Yes, most nursing schools in the US are competitive, but there are schools that are not as difficult to get into. You just have to look for them. Yes, that might include going outside of your local area or state, but hey, if someone is really considering leaving the COUNTRY and paying close to 50G + (room, board, books, and other expenses) for an associates degree why not look in the US in another state.
Here is an example of a shool in NJ that is not as competitive as the schools in the surrounding areas. This school also offers part time evening study:
and welcome to the big family of allnurses :)
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All I can say is I'm having the same program- it's taking me 4 yrs to go through a 2 yr RN program, because there just aren't enough openings... Maybe that helps- now you know SE WY/ NE CO isn't the area to try!!