Nursing major - does school matter?

[Anonymous]

Why not let her have the college experience and major in any thing and go for the nursing degree after. Doesn't Yale have NP program that accepts any major? Why rush? I'm an MD who always thought I wanted to be a nurse and I'm glad I waited after college to make a decision about what I wanted for my life, which was medicine.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. We’ve been saving since the kids were babies and could send them to any college they want- so it’s not so much that we couldn’t afford to send her to a pricier school, more just...well, should she go to a cheaper school and then have the money leftover for a house, car, etc. if she’ll have the same job regardless?

Yes. It does matter. University of Michigan or University of Pennsylvania will give your DD a great shot at graduate programs. I am a Hospital Administrator and a doctorate in nursing is a powerful degree. She should always keep her options open and attend the best school possible.

[Anonymous]

Nursing is a horrible job with no chances for advancement
You could go and work for the hmo's, being a case worker or moving into the insurance admin side.

[Anonymous]

Another vote for it doesn't really matter. Just study hard, do well, get experience and be caring.

Here is a link to a list of direct entry nursing programs:


https://talk.collegeconfidential.com/nursing-major/859704-master-list-of-direct-entry-nursing-programs-p24.html

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here. We’ve been saving since the kids were babies and could send them to any college they want- so it’s not so much that we couldn’t afford to send her to a pricier school, more just...well, should she go to a cheaper school and then have the money leftover for a house, car, etc. if she’ll have the same job regardless?

Yes. It does matter. University of Michigan or University of Pennsylvania will give your DD a great shot at graduate programs. I am a Hospital Administrator and a doctorate in nursing is a powerful degree. She should always keep her options open and attend the best school possible.

A hospital administrator? Most administrators at my hospital don’t even have medical degrees amd don’t understand anything about clinical nursing. Hilarious perspective.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Nursing is a horrible job with no chances for advancement
You could go and work for the hmo's, being a case worker or moving into the insurance admin side.

You are clueless. You can move into administration, education, or speciality areas like ICU.

You can go to grad school in nursing or public health. You can go to law school or medical school. You can get a DNP and be a nurse practitioner. In some states a DNP allows you to practice independently

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Nursing is a horrible job with no chances for advancement
You could go and work for the hmo's, being a case worker or moving into the insurance admin side.

says noone but you

Nursing has opened up many opportunities that I never imagined. So many chances for advancement and learning.

There's management, research, QA jobs, hospital administration, etc. Plus, so many specialties. And you get to help your fellow man.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Nope. Its been discussed on here before at some length by folks who have taken nursing degrees. If you run a search it will likely turn up.

What should I search for (e.g. suggested terms)? I have not found the search function on this site to be user-friendly or helpful, but I am open to advice.

Your DAUGHTER needs to do this research
Signed, an RN

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Another RN here. They don't care where your degree came from. Only that you have a BSN and have passed the licensure exam. Most hospitals won't hire ADN's anymore and are forcing current RN's with that degree to take classes to bridge to BSN.

I a man an adn RN who, long with my entire graduating class, had our pick of hospital jobs magnet hospitals

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here. We’ve been saving since the kids were babies and could send them to any college they want- so it’s not so much that we couldn’t afford to send her to a pricier school, more just...well, should she go to a cheaper school and then have the money leftover for a house, car, etc. if she’ll have the same job regardless?

Yes. It does matter. University of Michigan or University of Pennsylvania will give your DD a great shot at graduate programs. I am a Hospital Administrator and a doctorate in nursing is a powerful degree. She should always keep her options open and attend the best school possible.

Hospital administrator—has no fecking clue what being a nurse actually entails

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Nursing is a horrible job with no chances for advancement
You could go and work for the hmo's, being a case worker or moving into the insurance admin side.

-said no one ever