Trying to decide what school to attend!

[msmander87]

PLEASE HELP!

I am wanting to go into a nursing school and I'm trying to decide which option would be good. I live in Jefferson County MO...the closest school to me is Jefferson College, which I know a few people who have graduated from there, but I've heard that they were going to lose their accreditation or something like that...and then I've looked into St. Louis College of Health Careers but I've heard bad things about them as well. IDK...Mineral Area College is an option but I don't know much about them. I just want to make a good choice and not waste time or money. Thank you for any input/experience! =]

[windsurfer8, BSN, RN]

When you say you have "heard" things...from who? You need to contact the schools and ask straight up questions. Also ask the school for official costs and NCLEX percentages. Then apply to whatever you want. Also look at the area where you want to work. Many hospitals are requiring BSNs as minimum for employment. Research and then research more. Good luck!

[msmander87]

First off, thank you for replying :)

Well I saw a thread on here and someone stated they thought it was a waste of time because they charge you an arm and a leg just for your LPN and then if you want to go further other schools won't accept the credits. I fully intend on going the distance and getting my BSN because I'd love to work in a hospital in St. Louis, but I know that will be awhile. I just want to make a good decision...I've gone to school before and things didn't work out for other things and I don't want to waste anymore time or money. I try looking up things and I feel like I don't get anywhere... But I will def look into asking about those things. I also wanted to get others opinions on the schools if they went or are going to see if they think its worth it. :)

[MKIVSupraRN]

DON'T limit yourself to applying just to one program, you're going to wish you had more options and had applied to more programs at the same time to increase your odds of getting into a program. It's like going to a casino and playing roulette, you don't bet only on one number, you bet on as many as you can to increase your odds of winning. Be smart, apply to any and all programs you can.

[nurseprnRN, BSN, RN]

Never limit your sights to for-profit schools. Look at the four-year programs to see how they work, add up the numbers, consider how soon you'll be finished in all the different pathways. Investigate reputable state junior colleges and ask about their programs to integrate with BSN programs. I know four years looks like a long time but five yrs from now you'll think differently.