<p>Everyone says that nursing programs are hard work at every college. Nursing programs are very time consuming, particularly once clinicals and studying for the certification test are happening. Often programs require students to take more than 15 credits per semester for nursing. </p>
<p>As a result, there is something to be gained from going to a college that is not ultra-competitive. If you are going to U. Penn or Columbia, and taking your non-nursing classes with a room full of serious pre-meds, it will take a great amount of work to keep up. </p>
<p>However, if you go to a less competitive college, you can slack off a little in your non-nursing classes, and put most of your energy into the nursing classes.</p>