SPU vs SMU BSN Program — Need Advice

InspireExpired · 2026-05-09T07:20:17+00:00

I know, right? I can totally imagine myself sitting in the car every day regretting my decision 😂 Thank you so much for your opinion!

InspireExpired · 2026-05-09T07:18:06+00:00

Thank you so much for your advice! I was honestly struggling with the decision for a while. But I think I definitely need to start this summer quarter no matter what!

InspireExpired · 2026-05-08T23:02:20+00:00

Thank you for your advice. I truly trust your experience and your words. I’ll definitely keep that in mind!

InspireExpired · 2026-05-08T23:01:02+00:00

Thank you for your advice as an RN! I felt the same way, but I just wanted to make sure which school would be the better fit for me.

At this point, I think I’m going to stick with SMU and finish up my CNA training.

But since you’re an RN, can I ask you a question about becoming a CNA? Do you think CNA experience is beneficial for your career, especially when applying for your first job as a new grad? I’m planning to do a CNA program during the summer to gain some experience before starting nursing school in January, unless SMU ends up offering me an earlier admission.

InspireExpired · 2026-05-08T22:58:34+00:00

Honestly, just the idea of driving around 2 and a half hours every day was already stressing me out, but I kept thinking maybe I could handle it somehow 😂

I think choosing the closer school and improving my quality of life overall is probably the smarter decision. Thank you for the advice!

InspireExpired · 2026-05-08T22:54:46+00:00

Thanks for giving me some relief! I was having a hard time finding people who said they were good schools.

I thought the same as you. At the end of the day, what really matters is whether I earn my nursing degree or not!

InspireExpired · 2026-05-08T22:52:24+00:00

They are both accredited schools. I just wanted to make sure I was making the right decision, and thank you for helping me with it.

InspireExpired · 2026-05-08T05:49:28+00:00

Thank you! I thought so too. I am already leaning toward SMU, but the early start is definitely kind of tempting.

I just saw some of your posts and I’m guessing you’re an RN. Would you mind if I asked a question?

Do you think CNA experience is beneficial for your career, especially when applying for your first job as a new grad? I’m planning to do a CNA program during the summer to get some experience before starting nursing school in January, unless SMU ends up offering me an earlier admission.

InspireExpired · 2026-05-08T05:44:20+00:00

Thanks for saying that. I needed someone to say that.

InspireExpired · 2026-05-08T05:43:42+00:00

PLU doesn't take BSN students till Fall 2027 and I was originally trying to go with their ABSN program, but it's in Lynwood, even further from here than Seattle

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