The nursing-school directory we wish we'd had.
ADN, BSN, ABSN, MSN, DNP, CRNA, CNM programs across the US and Canada. Transparent RNPocketPal Score per school (5 weighted factors), match-score against your preferences, side-by-side compare, and an application tracker.
Picking a nursing program means navigating CCNE / ACEN accreditation, NCLEX pass rates, in-state vs. out-of-state cost, online vs. on-campus, BSN vs. ABSN vs. entry-level MSN, and 3,000 schools’ worth of marketing copy that all say "highly-ranked" and "cutting-edge curriculum."
School Finder was built by the nursing-education advisor on the clinical team after watching three rounds of pre-nursing students drown in this. Same posture as Facility Rating — a transparent score from public data + a match score againstyour preferences + an application tracker.
What RN PocketPal does
- RNPocketPal Score per school.5 weighted factors: accreditation (25%), NCLEX pass rate (30%), cost (15%), selectivity (15%), program breadth (15%). Transparent breakdown — see what’s driving the score.
- Match score. You tell us your preferences (online vs. in-person, budget, location, degree level, RN-to-BSN bridge, ABSN, CRNA-bound, etc.). Match score ranks programs against your priorities.
- Compare up to 3 schools. Side-by-side numerical compare — cost, pass rate, selectivity, degree levels offered.
- Application tracker. Track applications across schools — status, deadline, prerequisites, notes. The single thing pre-nursing students lose track of most.
- US + Canada coverage. Initial bundled catalog covers major US + Canadian programs. Canadian scoring uses the CASN regulatory framework (deferred — currently surfaces a "score adapts for Canada" notice).
- Verified school listings. Schools can claim their profile + post open-house dates, scrubs orders, program announcements. $100/mo subscription; backend-billed via Stripe.
Who it’s for
Pre-nursing students picking ADN/BSN/ABSN programs · current RNs evaluating MSN / DNP / CRNA / CNM programs · career-changers entering nursing · parents helping students pick programs.
Educational reference only. Not a medical device. Verify with clinical judgment, facility policy, and primary sources. Read the full disclaimer.
Frequently asked questions
- Is the score a recommendation?
- No — educational. The RNPocketPal Score aggregates public quality + cost + selectivity signals; the match score reflects your stated preferences. The final decision needs visiting campuses, talking to current students, and checking with your state board on what counts toward your license.
- Why doesn't every school show up?
- v1 ships with a verified catalog of major programs. The full directory (~3,000 US + Canadian programs) imports in v1.x once the backend lands.
- Can I save schools to compare later?
- Yes — save to favorites, then compare up to 3 side-by-side. The application tracker keeps notes across each save.
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