Moved Up -
Fairfield University, beautiful campus, seems like a fairly close knit community, tour guide was a junior nursing student who stated that advisers really get to know students, D thought it was great when she mentioned her adviser texts her to check in - liked that personal feel. Not a huge school, all freshman dorms together but no grouping by major, specific opportunities for study abroad for nursing students. Breaking ground for expansion of nursing and sim labs,should include a replica of a hospital wing when done, Clinicals start spring of Sophomore year. School test optional including nursing program. Good tour guide did good job selling school and opportunities for clinicals and school bus trips into NYC for baseball and broadway shows.
Endicott - although went into it thinking too small, loved the campus (on the ocean, with 3 beaches), students seemed down to earth…nursing building at furthest end of campus…a bit removed. Will tour again when can see nursing building and question impact of being removed…went on initial tour during April vacation so it was crowded…stated reconfiguring nursing program to add study abroad options. Good information presentation, access to clinicals in Boston area although a bit of a commute. Possible safety school based on stats presented - if there is even such a thing as safety for nursing.
Moved Down -
UMAss Lowell - will do an official tour but drive through the campus was not great first impression, Multiple campus locations with questionable areas in between. D is thinking she may not be a city girl and liked the contained type campuses of schools mentioned above.
Can’t wait to visit Quinnipiac - did a quick walk through and gorgeous campus. Not sure about the multiple campus locations but will get more info on how it works on the tour.