National University San Diego

[navyvetRNdreams2b]

Has anyone had any luck with applying at National University for their nursing program? I applied back in Oct 06 and have been waiting to hear from them. They are supposed to notify in 3 months. I have called and called and written email upon emails with no response really. Please, if anyone has applied and received some sort of letter, I would greatly appreciate your reply.

Thanks

[CAli2384]

Where has everyone gotten their malpractice information through?

I got my malpractice through NSO (Nurses Service Organization). I think it was the first suggestion they gave us in the orientation packet. About $20 a year- nothing pricey.

[happymommy3]

Where has everyone gotten their malpractice information through?

I also got my insurance through NSO. It was easy to apply for online and very inexpensive. Hope that helps! :)

[rishle]

Congratulations everyone who made it to the cohorts!

I was wondering what kind of scores did you get on your TEAS exams?

And did any of you get into the January 2011 cohort for LVN to BSN?

Just wanted some encouragement here...

Thanks!

Hello BenJammn!

Well, I got a 86.7% on my TEAS but I have no idea what I got on the essay portion of the test. I am going for the generic entry BSN, not LVN to BSN option so I'm not sure if they let the LVN's know later than the generic entry applicants or at the same time. Good luck though!

[rishle]

It looks like we are in the same class. Maybe we can stay in touch as we journey through the nursing program.

Congratulations on getting into the Jan cohort Goal-Nurse! That would be great! Maybe we can all go a bit early on the day of the orientation and meet one another.

[kdw36]

Hi there,

I am part of the October 2010 cohort and very excited to start school. I was talking with a nursing student at San Diego State and she said that they are required to practice drawing blood and giving shots to each other. . .up to 5 times a day. I am extremely phobic of needles and I know I can not do that. For any current or past students of the National University program is it required?????

Thanks. : )

[tutubalu]

I have heard of a lot of places doing this...I'm sure after the first initial tries you will feel a lot better about it and it won't be that bad. Maybe this will get rid of your fear of needles! You might be around them for a while =] I am in the October cohort too...trying to get all the stuff done for orientation!

[kdw36]

Thanks. . . I actually contacted them this morning and they said that there is no practicing on each other with needles so I will be joining after all.:)

[tutubalu]

Haha well that is good news! I wouldn't totally enjoy getting shots everyday. Have you finished all of your stuff for the orientation? In one of the emails it says that there are placement tests that we are doing. Does anyone know anything about these?

[Bubbles2610]

October Cohort :)

Have you guys ordered your books for the first class yet? Found some good deals on half.com ... if anybody has a cheaper offer please share!

How do you guys feel about meeting up before orientation to get to know each other???

[tutubalu]

Don't know if this is a dumb question...but how do you know which books we are supposed to have? Meeting up would be fun...just went to the school today to get part of my background check paperwork!

[Bubbles2610]

Tutubalu,

Sign on to the student portal on nu.edu and view your class schedule. Click on view books in the last colum (for the first class) but don't buy them from that website. Way to $$$.

I'm pretty much done with all the stuff. I'm going for my drug screen on Monday and I just applied for the malpractice insurance.

you live in pq right?

[CAli2384]

I'm in the October 2010 cohort as well and was actually looking at the books requried for the first class yesterday. I found they were cheaper on Amazon.com than half.com, so maybe check that out. You should be able to get all 3 of them for about $100.

Can't wait for orientation! Only 3 more weeks!