<p>^^^^Nursing is a different animal than most. I am a nurse and know that in most instances, going to an expensive, “prestigious” school would not be any kind of advantage over anyone else. However, there does seem to be a definite shift in certain regions where the BSN is the preferred degree for the best hospital jobs. One need not go to Vanderbilt, but a bachelor’s degree is now “preferred” and in some instances is required. Not in all markets, but it is definitely starting to become an issue for a number of new grads with their associates degree.</p>