Need Help With College Choice

1sokkermom
Sun, 24 Apr 2011 20:12:58 +0000

My D considered a number of nursing programs last year. The nursing program at Scranton is a very good program. I am not sure the graduate nursing rankings mean anything when you are looking at undergraduate programs. The undergraduate reputation for the nursing program at Scranton is excellent.

There are 3 hospitals within walking distance from campus. D is only a freshman and has taken nursing classes and volunteered at one of the hospitals. The program is fairly small. The professors are interested in the students, and clinical rotations start sophomore year. Acceptance in to graduate programs is also excellent.

She is home for Easter vacation. She mentioned that 100% of the nursing students who graduated last year found jobs very quickly. The pass rate for the NCLEX is very high. She has friends at some “higher ranked” schools, and seems to have a curriculum that meets or exceeds many of those nursing programs. She is a lot happier at Scranton than some of her friends at other schools too.

I would say if your heart says Scranton, …go for it…;)

My D just told us that it is the best decision she made. We never would have guessed that a year ago when she was trying to decide.