What kind of schools is your daughter interested in? Large/medium/small? Urban/suburban/rural? Certain geographical locations? Direct admit nursing programs at state flagship universities and elite universities tend to be very competitive, but there are many direct entry programs which would be happy to admit your daughter, particularly if your daughter is open to smaller schools. Pennsylvania has over 50 direct admit nursing programs and New York and Ohio have quite a few, too. If your daughter is still undecided about a career path by next summer/fall but still considering nursing, it may be better to start in another major or as undecided but plan her coursework carefully to make sure she has taken the necessary prerequisites for an ABSN (or non-direct entry nursing program). There are many nursing or healthcare camps your daughter could attend next summer, but to really get a feel for the various healthcare professions, she might want to do some shadowing or get a CNA certification (if she is old enough in your state) and get a part-time job.
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