LIU School of Nursing for clinical placements is like "The Hunger Games" You will compete for a spot and most likely not get a clinical placement anywhere near where you live. Most of my clinicals were at least and hour and a 30 minutes from where I live by train; one was 3 hours from my home. They do not take that into consideration. I got pinned as an RN May 2017 with honors; passed the NCLEX in 75 questions (1 1/2 hours) in July; I did that ON MY OWN with UWORLD!!! You will have to take everything upon yourself; there is no real guidance or support. That being said, you are lucky to have a new Dean and many new professors (If you are lucky you will take Med-Surg with Dr. Hauck!). Good luck at LIU... the family of nurses I made there is what kept me going. Good Luck! Feel free to ask me any questions you may have...