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About my blog: When I returned to the U.S. after serving in the Peace Corps, I knew that my career path wasn't headed in a direction that would lead me to self-actualization and true fulfillment of my interests and gifts. Thus, I willingly embarked upon a quarterlife crisis.

I want to thank the hundreds of people who responded to e-mails, conversed in hallways and cafes, counseled me one-on-one, and even allowed me to job shadow.

A thorough search of my soul and spiritual guidance has led me to embark upon what I hope will be a career life filled with adventure, intellectual stimulation, and unending opportunities to help other people. I want to share my experience by publicly journaling in a blog. I hope that my journey will inspire and enlighten others who may face similar challenges that I did.

Top Nursing Schools

U.S. News 2011 Rankings (this is for grad programs)

Soliant Health's Ranking of Rankings (this is an editorial)


Some of the top schools that have ABSN Programs are:

Oregon Health & Science University SON
Apply by: January 5
Acceptance rate: 10%
Cohort size: 64
Approximate cost (tuition only): $35,000
Length of program: 15 months (5 terms)

Duke University SON
 Apply by:
Acceptance rate: 40%
Cohort size: 70
Approximate cost (tuition only):
Length of program: 16 months

Johns Hopkins University SON
 Apply by: November 1 (early decision-binding) or 15th
Acceptance rate:
Cohort size:
Approximate cost (tuition only): $90,000
 Length of program: 13.5 months

University of Washington SON
 Apply by: October 17
Acceptance rate:
Cohort size:
Approximate cost (tution only):
Length of program: 15 months (5 terms)
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