Northern Illinois Nursing Program?

[BlueScarlet97]

Hello to all nurses!

I am currently a freshman at Northern Illinois University and I have already submitted an application for the 2016-2017 nursing program start date. I have a current G.P.A of a 3.85 and I will be finished with all my pre-requisites (except 2 general education requirements) by the end of this semester. I feel confident that I have a good chance of getting into the program and am a little nervous thinking that I will be starting my core courses next semester! I'm only 19 (look younger) and it is a little concerning thinking teachers may try to intimidate me. I wanted to know if anyone has any advice for me. Additionally, if anyone has graduated from NIU's program, I would like to know how some of the courses are!

Thanks for your tips!

[pinksnowflakes]

I'm currently in my first semester of NIU's program. I'm 20 years old, and many of my friends are 19. I would say that the instructors don't try and intimate us. We have a wide range of ages (from age 19 to 50), and our maturity is what we are judged off of. I love NIU's program so far, although it's challenging. I can answer questions you may have about first track!

[ExploringNurse]

Save money and go to kishwaukee college for nursing. Obtain BSN on tuiton reimbursement from employers. I graduated from kish, and the reputation and nclex pass rates speak for themselves vs niu. Since you're young I will share some advice-go to more affordable, more reputable. Obtain bsn while working. Just my two cents. By the way, I am an niu employee previously and rn to bsn student at niu, so I solid input.