Grapa8754

So im currently a highschool senior and i was wondering wether i should go to HBU or chamberlain i know i can get accepted into either of them but im undesisive on which one is better..

HBU pros:
University
Is well-known
Has a BSN nursing program
HBU cons:
It is about a thousan or so more dollars in tuition than chamberlain
Their bsn program is 4 years..
Their application process is more lenghty

Chamberlain pros:
BSN program is 3 years
Cheaper tuition
New institution
Good equipment
Chamberlain cons:
Is a colledge
Fairly new program
Almost as expensive as HBU but is not a university..

So if anyone who is a student or was has any views on which i should pick please reply with reasons why you think one is better
Thanks

gadad

I'm not familiar with either one (and I've been a college administrator for 34 years), but a college is not inherently less desirable than a university. The only thing that the word university suggests is that they have graduate programs, which shouldn't be that relevant to a BSN student.

concepcioncl

Hi,

I am currently an undergrad student in the nursing program. Just wanted to let you know a little bit more about HBU's nursing program from a student's point of view:

This Fall 2012 is about to be my 2nd semester in the nursing program, and I am about to begin my junior year of college. Yes, I have attended HBU since my freshman year, and I did transfer in some hours from dual credit courses back in high school. Yes, HBU's nursing program takes 4 years, but HBU is also an actual university. A lot of your decision depends on what type of school you want to attend. Coming from high school and before you get accepted into the nursing program, you're probably going to want to make some time for a social life, and at HBU there's a lot of different organizations that you could become a part of. Several sororities, various cultural groups, our dance or cheerleading team, sports, choir, and our Nursing Student Association are just some examples.

In regards to HBU's nursing program, our school is well-known throughout the Med Center in Houston, so we do have clinical rotations there and other locations in the Houston area. Most, if not all, of the nursing faculty do have their MSN degree (Masters of Science in Nursing), so they are highly trained and educated in the nursing field. They all have an open-door policy, which means they are more than willing to help you with any sort of questions you might have regarding the nursing program, or any nursing-related class.

I personally know someone who is attending Chamberlain, and he has told me that it is also a rigorous, but great program. I also do know that the school is strictly a Nursing or medically-related school. Most of his classmates are those of older age, or those who want to continue school later in their lives.

Hope this information was of some help to you.

HouTxmom

I'd never heard of chamberlain so I googled them. Wikipedia says they are a private for profit school. I would be cautious about spending money on for profit colleges. Do a little research and you will find that for profit colleges have the highest student loan default rates because their students either don't graduate or don't get jobs. There are a few nursing schools in Houston. If you live in Houston, think about Prairie View A&M school of nursing or Texas women's university school of nursing, or even Houston Community College 's health science center in the Texas Medical Center. All of these will help you earn a nursing degree for a reasonable amount of money.

shaidarah

Hello,

I am a senior at HBU and about to start my 3rd semester in the nursing program. Your pros are on point, HBU is well-known throughout the medical center HBU graduates with a BSN never have a problem finding employment- many in fact are already employed before graduation. HBU's BSN program used to be a little bit longer however they recently condensed the program and after your 2 years of basic and pre requisite courses you then apply into their nursing program and are able to graduate in 4 years total. That is a standard graduation time for any University. The application process is fairly easy because the nursing advisors are very helpful and help you fill it out if need be. The standard HESI test needs to be taken prior to admittance however that is required at several other universities as well. As far as finances are concerned, a thousand dollars more or so is well worth it. HBU is a great University and will allow you to get the full college experience while still being able to academically succeed. Chamberlain being a college may not offer that experience. There are also several grants and nursing scholarships HBU offers for their students. HBU's nursing program is awesome, and I am not just saying that because I am part of it, I have several friends that attend various other nursing programs in the area- Chamberlain included, and nothing can compare to the experience you will receive from HBU. It is a smaller program, allowing you to form great connections and friendships with your classmates and professors.

Hope this helps, if you have any other questions feel free to contact me at rahmatinicks@hbu.edu I am also the prenursing chairman for the Nursing Student Association that HBU offers on campus.

happymomof1

How soon do you need to be in the workforce? What is the difference in cost to you for the full program at each institution? Will the additional year of housing, meals, and other living expenses at HBU cause too great a burden for your family?

I would suggest that you apply to both places, and then make a couple of visits to each of them. You might find that you do prefer one or the other. When you visit, spend time in the career placement office and find out exactly where their graduates find jobs.

While you are at it, you can also investigate the two-year RN programs near you. If you need to start working quickly, that could be the way to go. You could finish up your BSN later, and chances are that your employer would help pay for that upgrade.

Grapa8754

Well yeah i have been looking at all my choices and ive got to say i really love HBU but do you after highschool apply to HBU and then to the nursing program or how long does their nursing program take because chamberlains takes 3 years after highschool i know some people think this sounds bad because i whant to rush through my education but the bottom line is my mom and dad are divorced and my dad could care less about me he infact hates the fact i want to go to colledge so naturally he dosent help me at all. My mom is a great person but ever since my dad and her got divorced she hasnt found a job because she hasnt worked in years..and my little sister who is really smart and has dreams of becoming a doctor.. So they are my inspiration and the reason i decided to drop my dream of becoming a surgeon and take on a nursing major which after much research i like
So because my mom and sister are depending on me i need a good program that takes no more than 4 years and one i can find a job with after my education

happymomof1

"my dad could care less about me he infact hates the fact i want to go to colledge so naturally he dosent help me at all. My mom is a great person but ever since my dad and her got divorced she hasnt found a job because she hasnt worked in years."

If your dad won't help you pay for college and your mom can't, you will have serious difficulties with paying for your education. You need to go spend some time reading about financial aid issues at FinAid! Financial Aid, College Scholarships and Student Loans and in the Financial Aid Forum here. It is possible that neither Chamberlain nor HBU will be affordable for you. If that is the case, you need to look at community colleges or possibly enlisting in a military service that will guarantee you placement in a nursing program.

Grapa8754

I have 150,000 dollar colledge fund im good i just dont want to spend all my money on something not worth it