<p>North Dakota State University
University or Wisconsin Madison
University of Minnesota
University of Wisconsin Eau Claire
University of Iowa</p>
<p>Which have good nursing programs and what do I base that on? How do I choose one? Price is definitly a factor, because I do not want to be in debt after college. </p>
<p>Does anyone know which ones are known for their nursing programs or does it not really matter because nursing is in such high demand?</p>
<p>AleciaA which school would consider you instate? An instate school will probably be your least expensive option.</p>
<p>It looks like you are concentrating on schools in the upper Midwest. Unfortunately, I’m not familiar with the programs at the schools you have listed. You may want to contact the nursing director at your local hospital and ask where most of their nurses went to school</p>
<p>I will make a suggestion. Take a look at Viterbo University in La Crosse WI. Their nursing program began in 1967 and has an average of 100% job placement. It’s a private university but it is known for providing good financial aid. All the nurses that I know who went to school there were very happy with the program.</p>
<p>Thank you I’m in Minnesota but the neighboring states give reciprocity I believe so it’s just a little over instate for Wisconsin and north Dakota I’m not sure about Iowa though. And u of m is the most expensive tuition even though it’s instate</p>
<p>Minnesota does have tuition agreements with several states (I don’t think Iowa is included though) so that does put you in a good position as far as cost goes.</p>
<p>Have you visited any of the schools? Besides checking out the campus and surrounding city to see if you like it, visit with students and teachers from the Nursing dept. Ask about their pass rate for NCLEX to see how well they prepare their students. Whichever school you choose you’ll need to pass the exam and some schools may prepare you better. Also, see how happy the students are and ask what made them choose that school and ask the professors what makes their program great.</p>
<p>My sister is just finishing her nursing degree in Alaska. It’s a challenging but rewarding career.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>Hi Alecia,
Have you considered any LAS? Washburn University in Kansas may be a good fit for you. It’s affordable for out-of-state students, and although it’s smaller than the other schools on your list, it’s located in the capital city of Kansas, and is close to Kansas City. The majority of nursing program grads receive job offers before graduating, and WU’s program is the largest in the state of Kansas. The program also recently received a very competitive EU-U.S. Atlantis Grant, which allows students and faculty exchanges with universities in Finland, Northern Ireland, and Hungary. Students enjoy the opportunity to study in a nationally recognized setting while enjoying a complete four-year college experience at the same time. If you’re looking for a change of pace, but you still want a great program and the assurance of a job after graduation, you may want to look at Washburn. Let me know if you have any questions, or visit [School</a> of Nursing, Washburn University](<a href=“http://www.washburn.edu/main/nursing/index.html]School”>http://www.washburn.edu/main/nursing/index.html) for more info. Thanks!</p>
<p>I don’t think I want to go that far away. Thanks though!</p>
<p>UND has a great nursing program…also the tuition cost for MN residents is low. Check out nursing for UND at [University</a> of North Dakota Enrollment Services - Grand Forks, ND | Experience our Expertise](<a href=“http://www.go.und.edu%5DUniversity”>http://www.go.und.edu)</p>