Torn Between Nursing Schools

Are these your only two choices? Are there no reputable non-profits with good reputations you can consider?

Being in a hurry is not a good reason to choose a school. Because you have to ask yourself WHY there's no wait to get in- and sometimes the reason is because their 'admission criteria' is predicated on you being able to get loans/ write checks- not a real indicator of a quality education.

Agree with the advice above.

PLEASE don't choose a school based on your commute, which is just a temporary issue.

Also, are Chamberlain nurses really getting hired, or is that part of their sales pitch? When I went back to grad school I looked at all of my options, and I found that the for-profit schools had slick sales pitches and were pushy. I wouldn't trust their promises without really knowing the facts.

Have you looked into your community colleges? It may take a bit longer but I'm also sure you will get a better education and NOT leave school with tens of thousands in student loans. I am also a non-traditional student, going into nursing from social work. And I am 38 so I understand wanting to be done with the school part and into the career part asap, but being a better, safer and more competent nurse is the highest priority. I chose an ADN program at my community college because it is the best program in my area and ultimately saved me 35k over the MEPN program is was also accepted to. And for-profit schools likely cost at least that much or more! And you wouldn't even walk away with a reputable degree as I would have. 100% consider your other options!

Hi @araew2129 I tried private messaging you but the link isn't working. I saw in some threads you mentioned programs that are RN to MSN which require a non nursing bachelors degree. I am finishing up my last year of a biology degree. I'm 29 years old and want to be working as soon as possible. I'm torn between dropping out of University to pursue ADN and then work my way up to MSN, or finish my bachelors in biology and do an ABSN program followed by a MSN. The direct entry MSN programs seem to be too costly and don't provide enough experience. Do you have any advice on sticking it out and doing the ABSN or opting for an ADN instead? My ultimate goal is to work as a Nurse Practitioner.

I dont have any experience directly with ABSN programs as we dont have an option for that in my city (only ADN, BSN, or master's entry). If you are that close to finishing, I would assume that it would be a good idea to finish. If you still had 2 yrs to go, I would say invest that time in the ADN program, but if you are in your last year I would go ahead and finish up while I was making sure I had everything in line to apply to either and ADN or ABSN program.