<p>Please keep in mind that U. of Delaware is one of the most difficult nursing programs in the East for admission. There are plenty of direct entry public and private universities in PA. that are competitive for nursing, but not extremely competitive. For anyone who has a shortage of direct entry nursing programs in their own state, I suggest they look at PA. colleges. </p>
<p>Remember, what is important is the quality of the nursing program, and the availability of clinical opportunities nearby, not the prestige of the college as a whole. Many of the direct entry programs that are not extremely competitive are at colleges that are not well known, but that still can provide a high quality nursing education.</p>