What school to choose? Please help!

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Hi Everyone!

I'm in such a dilemma and I really need some outside help to help me weigh my options.

I am 27 years old, married..no kids. I have a BA in Communications.. so I applied for the accelerated program at SUNY downstate and at first was wait listed, I thought for sure I won't get in because the program starts in a month, but I found out today that they accepted me. I also got into Stony Brook's Basic 2-year BSN program, and I paid my deposit.

Now I know this might look like a given.. SUNY D is only 16 months ..just go to that school.. But here are a few factors I need to consider:

1. I just got promoted to Supervisor at my job. I accepted the promotion because I thought I was going to Stony (which starts at the end of August) and I told them I can stay at least 6 months at that position. This would be great for building my leadership skills and my resume as well. I have a lot of respect for the people I work with and I don't know what to say to them. Suny's program starts June 1st..that means I would need to quit within the next two weeks or so. How bad would that make me look?

2. Here's the big one though::: I read in a lot of reviews that Stony is a better nursing school than SUNY (please correct me if Im wrong) ... so Im still leaning towards Stony.. but does it really matter that much how the school ranks? SUNY downstate is a good school too, it's not like I'll be missing out ... right? I don't know what would be better for me in the long run.

I initially wrote 6 factors in the above list.. but as I wrote them down it and read through them I was able to prioritize them myself. Please help with the other ones! I really need it.. especially #2.

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Only you can really decide what is best for you and your family. That being said, speed is not always the best way to do things. If it were me I would probably go with the school that allows me to stay at the position I committed to for 6 months. This shows integrity to stick to your commitments. If it it really isn't hurting you in any way to stick to it, I would do that.

Whatever you decide, good luck! And hey! congrats for getting in TWO programs!!!

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Only you can really decide what is best for you and your family. That being said, speed is not always the best way to do things. If it were me I would probably go with the school that allows me to stay at the position I committed to for 6 months. This shows integrity to stick to your commitments. If it it really isn't hurting you in any way to stick to it, I would do that.

Whatever you decide, good luck! And hey! congrats for getting in TWO programs!!!

Thank you so much for the advice! I would love to stay in my position and then start school. But heres the other factor that I thought I figured out.. My husband works in Connecticut.. About 60 miles from where we live.. He travels every day and its costing us about $600 a month. I also cant take out loans so we would need to be on some kind of payment plan. We are planning on moving to Connecticut right after school.. It would be easier on both of us, personally and financially, if I got it done in 16 months rather than 2 years. He would be the only one working while I finish... So the 16 month program wont be such a hit on us. However.. Now im thinking if it's a good idea to get a part time job? I heard nursing school is time consuming all on it's own.. 😣 again so confused!

Thank you again for your input! I really appreciate it! :)

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Im sorry.. Im not quite sure what you mean.. 😕

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Oh okay! Thank you! :)

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