Second Degree BSN, where to go?

[MsKait]

Hello,

Wondering if anyone could help me with a dilemma....

I am in between two programs- The University of Southern Nevada satellite campus in Salt Lake City, UT 18 month program which uses block scheduling (ie: one class at a time) which has been granted provisional accreditation by the NLN for approximately $48,000 or a 24 month part time program (summer season off) at Seton Hall University in my home state of New Jersey for upwards of around $62,000 for the entire program (both extremely expensive private school programs) which is fully accredited and well known in the area.

Personally I would like to go to USN for many reasons, but have gotten mixed reviews on the provisional accreditation and reputation of the school.

Is there anyone who has gone through a similar situation? I have my undergraduate degree in Allied Health Sciences from the University of Connecticut and hope to pursue a MSN in Advanced Practice Nursing upon graduating a BSN program in 2013. I am trying to figure out if it REALLY does matter where you get your undergrad BSN from, as long as you sit for and pass your NCLEX.

Any help or advice is appreciated!

thanks!!!!!

[iPink, BSN, RN]

Hi. I'm in an Accelerated BSN program. The only school I'm familiar with that you've mentioned is Seton Hall. I'm also located in NJ and at UMDNJ. It's one of the cheapest ABSN programs here in NJ. It's a 15-month program and has a great reputation. If you're interested you can check them out: http://sn.umdnj.edu/academics/accelbsn/index.htm

They have 3 applications per year, while other programs have 1 application per year. I too will be pursing a MSN then DNP for the NP after I graduate in 2012.

Schools are important, but all graduates need to pass the NCLEX, which is most important.