I really didn't want to just Google nursing programs and hope for the best. I spent time actually comparing program costs, curriculum, and what graduates were doing after, because that matters so much for whether you'll actually use the degree. I found a few free tools that made the research way easier, including Rubicon, which basically walks you through your situation and matches you with programs that fit. It saved me from applying to places that weren't actually a good fit for my life. What tools did you end up using when you were vetting programs?