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I applied in February of this year to a ASN nursing program for the clinical portion to start in the fall. At that time, I was still in my senior year of high school and had only one prerequisite (sp?) completed, so I wasn't really expecting to get into clincals that fall. Yet, Saturday I received the acceptance letter in the mail. I was shell shocked. The problem is that this school is an hour away and I would have to pay 1700 a year after my scholarships, plus clinical fees, etc.

Also, I have a scholarship at a four year institution that covers all my tuition and books, and it is only 25-30 minutes away depending on traffic. I have one and a half years of prerequisites to do there before I can apply to clinicals. So, while I am wanting to go here because I would have no expenses, I am still torn.

Any advice?

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Specializes in bachelor's in Spanish seeking a BSN/MSN.

I'd take the 4 yr scholarship. You won't get another offer for a full ride to a 4 year university, and it's free, after all!

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Specializes in Critical Care; Cardiac; Professional Development.

Take the four year.

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I'd take the 4 yr scholarship. You won't get another offer for a full ride to a 4 year university, and it's free, after all!

:yeahthat: Free=Good...plus you'll have a Bachelor's in the end, opens up a lot more doors..my :twocents:

Good luck!

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Specializes in Med/Surg.

Go for the BSN!

That is an amazing opportunity!

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thank you all for your responses. i was definately leaning toward the 4 year but i needed some assurance. :)

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Specializes in Med/Surg.

That's great! Good luck on your journey and congratulations! :yelclap:

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Definitely take the free ride!! Man, I wish we could all be that lucky. Congrats!!!!

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Go for the free ride and good luck

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I applied in February of this year to a ASN nursing program for the clinical portion to start in the fall. At that time, I was still in my senior year of high school and had only one prerequisite (sp?) completed, so I wasn't really expecting to get into clincals that fall. Yet, Saturday I received the acceptance letter in the mail. I was shell shocked. The problem is that this school is an hour away and I would have to pay 1700 a year after my scholarships, plus clinical fees, etc.

Also, I have a scholarship at a four year institution that covers all my tuition and books, and it is only 25-30 minutes away depending on traffic. I have one and a half years of prerequisites to do there before I can apply to clinicals. So, while I am wanting to go here because I would have no expenses, I am still torn.

Any advice?

Whats the hurry,you riding free!!!:loveya::loveya::loveya:

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