Here are some tips for selecting schools, based on an analysis comparing each school to all others across dozens of factors:
Schools Concentrating On Registered Nurses
- Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at Manhattan Community College, Queensborough Community College, Helene Fuld College of Nursing, and La Guardia Community College.
Fastest Response From Schools
- Request Info: For the fastest information for prospective students, look at the Spotlight schools on this page.
Student Body
- Part-Time: For schools emphasizing part-time studies, consider Phillips Beth Israel School of Nursing, St. Paul's, Helene Fuld College of Nursing, and Ellis School of Nursing.
- Female: For schools particularly welcoming to female students, consider Russell Sage College, The College of New Rochelle, Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing, and St Joseph's College of Nursing at St Joseph's Hospital Health Center.
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Medgar Evers College, Monroe College, Hostos Community College, and Bronx Community College.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Dorothea Hopfer School of Nursing, Cochran, Maria College, and Ellis School of Nursing.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Columbia, NYU, Wagner College, and Syracuse University.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Alfred State, Hartwick, Russell Sage College, and Elmira College.
Excellence
- SAT: For students with high SAT scores, look at Columbia, University of Rochester, NYU, and Binghamton University.
- % Accepted: For selective institutions, look at Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing, Dorothea Hopfer School of Nursing, and Columbia.
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at SUNY Downstate, St Joseph's College of Nursing at St Joseph's Hospital Health Center, Ellis School of Nursing, and Crouse Hospital School of Nursing.
Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
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Elmira College • Elmira, NY
Studying Nursing And Personal Care (completion in 2014)
• 9/28/2011
"I loved the school and the people who run it. Elmira cares about you and will help you reach life and career goals."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | For someone pursuing a similar career, I would highly recommend Elmira for everything they have done for me. |
| Program Reputation | 8 | I know a lot of people who have remained strong and accomplished their majors. Elmira helped them through the process every step of the way. |
| Program Quality | 9 | They provide everything I need and helped me get to the place I am now. One of the big problems was that the dorms were too small for the price. |
| Instruction | 9 | The professors were great. Elmira really made sure that they pick some of the best teachers around. There were many opportunities to excel with the library and hands-on practice. |
| How Difficult | 7 | They really did challenge me, it got very confusing at times. There was always someone willing to help. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | It is an even mix of learning styles. You never have too much of one thing; something I loved about Elmira. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 7 | You really weren't able to miss much without falling behind. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | Their library is incredible, they had all the right books I needed for my classes. |
| Social Life | 8 | I made many friends. When the school had football games going on we all hung out there and enjoyed our free time. |
| Placement Services | 9 | They helped a lot with my career and without them I wouldn't be where I am today. |
| Alumni Network | 8 | It was very good and helped me out a lot. |
University At Buffalo • Buffalo, NY
Studying Nursing (completion in 2001)
• 12/19/2011
"Very satisfied with the program. The social scene is what causes the rating of 8 instead of 10."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | Great price for in-state students. U.B. provides an excellent education for the price. |
| Program Reputation | 7 | Even though I thought the school was topnotch, other people only think it's above average. I seem to know just as much as or more than other nurses. |
| Program Quality | 10 | We had the best professors and always were treated as professionals. I would go back to U.B. in a heartbeat. |
| Instruction | 10 | The professors really knew what they were talking about, and they always knew how to get their message across. Even though it was a big school, they were very personal. |
| How Difficult | 8 | I've had harder work in my engineering courses. They still provided a good deal of challenge. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | A pretty good mix of both. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 4 | It was a small program. The classes were only offered at specific times. |
| Academic Facilities | 8 | Great libraries and labs. Always got a tutor when necessary. |
| Social Life | 5 | Poor athletics and Greek scene, but there were plenty of clubs and activities going on. School spirit was lacking. |
| Placement Services | 6 | Not the best, but I found a job. Nice internships in local hospitals available. |
| Alumni Network | 5 | I think it could certainly be better. Students need to have more pride in their schooling. |
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