UCDHSC Students (past or present)

Yea, I was thinking about going to one of their information meetings and bringing my transcripts.

I'm a big believer in getting as much info as possible - no such thing as too much, especially when trying to figure out how to be a nurse.

I was just hoping someone might have already been through the same situation.

I'm a newbie at all this, but finding things out and sharing info at this forum has been a big help for me.

And I am sure the competition is hard. I want to get into nursing school and not wait for years, but at the same time I want a really good education. I don't want to regret my decision to go to a school just because it was easy or quick to get in.

Once again, I'm a newbie at this but it seems to be either (1) take all the pre-req's and get the best possible grades and get yourself on the waiting lists for all the schools you can possibly get to and attend or (2) pay the bucks and get in with no waiting list and be finished much more quickly (and deal with a question mark regarding transferability of credits down the road).

Wish I had a magic wand to make this easier for everyone.

I graduated May 2007 from UCDHSC with a BSN. I don't know about your prereq question but I can tell you that the competition is fierce to get in. When I was accepted I had a 4.0 and I don't know anyone who had less than a 3.5. In 2005, when I was accepted I beleive that there were close to 1000 applications for approx 100 spaces. The essay is critical and should emphasize your experience with diversity.
I feel that I got a great education in nursing. There was only one instructor that I was really disapppointed in and it was an online professional nursing course. Most of the instructors are still active in nursing and are very interested in making sure that you learn what they are teaching.
Good luck with the application process and with your future career in nursing.
Megan