Class of 2014 Nursing - Final Decision

aglages
Sun, 02 May 2010 20:50:38 +0000

In my daughter’s case it came down to these:

1. The relationship between Pitt and UPMC. Hospitals and clinical’s right on campus. Great research opportunities. Great reputation and future employment possibilities.

2. Her mother (my wife) and aunt both received their BSN & MSNs from Pitt

3. Cost was more reasonable than her other top choice (CWRU)

4. Location. Originally she wanted to go farther from home but decided having her “staff” within a relatively short driving distance might have some advantages.

5. 1300+ clinical hours

6. Nursing Living Learning experience.

There are probably more, but those are all that I can remember from the seemingly endless debate. I’m just glad this one has decided and I only have one more to go (current HS junior).