Nursing @ Many Colleges.

Charliesch
Mon, 22 Oct 2018 20:22:07 +0000

Pitt main campus is very competitive for nursing admissions, has a good reputation, and is direct entry. I don’t know about the other programs you listed.

It is good to start with in-state publics, and then add to your list of colleges from there. Some private colleges can be close in net cost to publics if you are eligible for substantial merit aid. Most private colleges (except the most competitive ones) offer large merit aid scholarships.

First look at admission requirements for the colleges where you intend to apply. For instance, most will require bio.

Please look at the nursing curriculum of a couple nursing programs, and try to take some of the same courses in high school. It is much easier to learn the material the second time. AP bio is probably the most useful class, but most people take that as a senior. Anatomy can be helpful. A year of high school chem is valuable, but AP chem is not essential. Stats is valuable, but calculus serves no purpose for a nursing student. A psychology and a sociology class would be helpful.