2-yr PT(year round) vs 3-yr FT(standard semester) BSN program

[MRN717]

I have been accepted into several BSN programs. I have narrowed it down to two.

One is a part time program(typically 2 classes per semester) that goes year round(spring, summer, fall and winter) with shortened semesters. The other is a full time program(3-4 classes per semester) that is in session only during spring and fall semesters with summers and winters off. The FT uses the standard 14 week semesters.

Both are within 50 hours of each other for total clinical time.

One has a past 5 year average of ~91%(FT) on the NCLEX and the other ~89%(PT).

The cost difference is minimal and therefore makes no difference.

Thanks in advance for any feedback!!

[NP Sam]

When it comes to nursing school you want to get in and get OUT! If your situation allows I would take the full time course load.

[MRN717]

Thank you for your reply...the part time program is the one that is shorter in overall duration(2 years-year round).

I was just wondering if the 3 year program might allow me to keep my sanity with a slighty slower pace and allow me to work during winter and summer breaks...