TCU or U Penn?

californianurse · Feb 5, 2008

I have an idea she chose the better program! Boo-ya!

californianurse · Feb 5, 2008

By the way, does anyone know of a website to find all board passing rate stats for NA school? I went to AANA.com, COA, CCNA resources, Wikipedia, Google, etc and I can't find such a website. I would think that there should be one. I'll call AANA tomorrow morning if no one knows the answer.

And yes, I know that the 2006 class has a passing rate of 100% on 1st attempt. I have some friends who are going to begin the application process and would like to be as resourceful as possible.

jma06 · Feb 11, 2008

I don't know anything about the program in at U Penn but I'm in the program at TCU. The biggest factor for me was cost and the fact that it is front loaded. I can't imagine having to do the studying I'm doing along with clinincals. I also can't imagine doing clinicals with out the knowledge base I'm getting. The tution includes your books and TCU has graduate housing that is nice, and isn't outrageous. My top choice was a school in California, but I loved the school and staff at TCU. They also have had 100% pass rate on their boards for the last several years and do again so far this year with only 3-5 people left to take them. For this and other reasons, TCU was right for me. School is HARD and very time consuming. Go where you felt the most comfortable, and where you have the most support. Good Luck!

jma06

natbug · Mar 17, 2008

How did UPenn tell you that you were invited for an interview? Phone or mail, or e-mail?

rncg03 · Mar 20, 2008

natbug,

i was notified by phone

valerinna · Mar 24, 2008

They mailed me a letter and told me that I was accepted for an interview. They also sent me an email.

natbug · Mar 24, 2008

Thanks alot! I hope I hear something soon. How long after your application was complete and sent to the Nursing dept, did you recieved a call/e-mail?

Sandman09 · Mar 27, 2008

As far as these two go they are both great choices. I know and have worked with many TCU grads and they have all been great. As far as recognition goes where do you plan on practicing? Like someone said a school carries the most weight the closer you are to it or if you are at one of it's clinical sites. Hope this helps

valerinna · Mar 27, 2008

I believe it was a little over a month after i had submitted my application.

mummer43, BSN, RN · Mar 27, 2008

I can't comment on TCU, but I am good friends with someone who goes to PENN and will be graduating this May. Yes, PENN in general is a great school, but I am not sure how much a grad degree in nursing from there is going do for you compared to a business or medical degree.

From what I have learned from my friend, PENN's program is the most expensive in the country and they are still pushing them at this late stage in the program to write papers, give presentations, and get published in journals, while other schools are giving their students time to study for boards.

She is in a TON of debt as a result of going to PENN, and she isn't going to be making any more money than other grads because of the Ivy League degree. The only thing that I like about PENN's program is that they allow you to choose a "main" clinical site where you will spend the majority of your time. She was able to pick a great hospital in an area that was much cheaper to live in compared to Philly. She has to drive an hour to go to classes, but she is getting great experience without having to drive to several sites.

I get the impression that she would not choose PENN if she had the chance to do it again.

natbug · Mar 31, 2008

Have an interview May 6th!!!!! Wish me luck!

NurseBH · Jan 2, 2010

I was curious as well....

I am applying to CRNA school this uncoming fall (2010). I was interested in the TCU (esp. their PhD program) and U Penn programs but am beginning to doubt myself because I know how VERY difficult they are to get into. I was just wondering if anyone who got in to either school could help me out... what was ya'lls baseline gpa, gre, certifications, etc? Anyone have any tips? THANK YOU!