National University San Diego

Hey everyone! I have been lurking on here for while and I just wanted to say thank you for all the posts! They are filled with very valuable information about National. I really appreciate all the info you have given! I wanted to say thanks!! I also had a question: What was the average GPA that you all had when you got accepted? I am hoping to get into the April 2010 cohort.

Study your buns off...read all of the chapters and memorize the medications/side effects and physiological parameters that must be met to give the medications (ie hold metoprolol for SBP <110) Also know the pathophysiology of all of the topics covered as well as the coresponding nursing implications. It is a lot of information and you should expect to put your life on hold till you are done! It is possible to get a good grade but you have to put A LOT in to see the results. In clinical keep busy so that the nurses appreciate you. If they see that you are helping them out the will teach you more.. Best of luck!

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Wow, thanks surfinbri! If I remember correctly, you started the program in October 2008 correct? So which class are you currently in? And has Med-Surg been the hardest for you so far? Thanks for the advice, it is much appreciated!

We r in med surg II now...things don't really get much easier from there until you start your online classes (or so I have heard) ...OB is very hard but peds is not quite as bad. Enjoy the ride...I gtg and get back to studying!

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After so much waiting, I finally heard I was accepted into National's program! I was also accepted into OU's BSN program and I am weighing out my options. I would like some feedback as to know how good of a program is National University. Thanks.

Congrats on your acceptance to both I called ***** yesterday and she said she would have letters/email acceptance and denials by Friday. Did you get yours via email? As for the programs..the money and time should be a factor you should consider. I know that OU is only 14 months so it will be more accelerated than the 20-22 months for NU accelerated. But OU required other classes not mandated by NU. I think you should consider the speed at which you are learning things. NU is established and OU is still trying to establish itself here in SD. Losing their site and having to move...don't know if they left Cabrillo yet but I choose NU because I figured the pace would be good for me to apply here plus they wanted more requirements at OU. If you decide I think you should decide on the speed of how you can cope with the studying both courses require no LIFE but you will finish one faster than the other! I am a single mom so I will take any route that gets me accepted and worry about financial later on. Good luck on your choice..I'm sure either way someone will want you to choose soon so that an alternate can take your place you decline.

Congrats angel619!! May I ask what your GPA was?

Hi everyone! I got my acceptance e-mail yesterday. I also got an offer to start in the October 2009 cohort instead of the January 2010. I am excited and scared all at the same time All of a sudden, I have NO time to prepare at all. Orientation is less than a month away...How do people pay for this stuff? I'm a single mother too and the thought of not working for X amount of months is really scary. Is anyone else starting in the October cohort? Best of luck to everyone!!!

Congrats Cheshcat82 wow even better to start early too! Good luck and keep us posted most of the other cohorts have been great at posting here for your future questions in regards to classes. I am sure a lot of us are in the same boat trying to figure out how to pay for this!!

Congratulations!!! How exciting! Wow October 2009! I know it is very expensive and I am sure you will find a way! I am trying to get into the April 2010 cohort...hopefully they push me back so I can start in Jan 2010. I just don't know if my GPA is high enough to even be considered...I have a 3.17 overall and approx. a 3.3 in prereqs...hopefully it is not too low! What did you guys have?