Dear GOTTAGO, What wa meant by ridiculously hard was that the acyually nursing staff do not really care 2 bits about there students. When certain Life unexpected problems happen (i.e. death in the family (immediate) they gave them no time for that and said that if you did not stay in the classes or miss any duee to this event then they were going to fail them. You just never know what type of things life is going to throw at you. So if they had not withdrew from the program and transferred out they would be still waiting to graduate. But instead they are seniors with me about to finish in spring 06. Just becareful who you think your instructor friends are, becasue when it comes down to it you are just another number to them ( not a person). Hope this helps!! and Good luck!!! :wink2: