Cmunro208

Hello all! :) I am looking for some advice from anyone in the Nevada area who knows about the nursing programs. I am currently a student at UNLV but I have never been a pre-nursing major, I was in a major that had nothing to do with health sciences at all. I have only taken 9 classes none of which are requirements for nursing. I realized that I made a huge mistake choosing the major I was in and that my passion lies in helping people and I am very passionate about nursing. I don't have the best GPA to be honest but I have only taken 9 classes and I do not think they reflect how I am as a student what so ever. Basically my main question is what seems like a better option, UNLV or NSC? I like UNLV for the simple fact that I won't have to deal with changing schools, but I know the nursing program is VERY competitive (I know all of them are) but my issue is finding a school where I can be at the top of the competition. I like what I hear about NSC having smaller classes and this seems like the learning environment that I would enjoy. Like I said I enjoy UNLV but the environment gets a little distracting to me. I guess you could say I am an older student I am 22, while most of the people in my classes at UNLV have been 18-19. I support myself and I find it hard I will be able to compete with younger individuals who still live at home. Also, what are the acceptance rates like? I am really worried about pouring myself into pre-nursing and not getting in! All comments are appreciated, and I thank you for taking the time to read!

Hello there. I am wondering if anyone out there can give me some info on unlvs nursing program. I am currently a student at unlv but I was enrolled in their hospitality management program. But I did not feel like this was the place for me, I absolutely hated it. I have always wanted to be a nurse. My dilemma is this, I have ok grades currently but definitely not a 4.0. I haven't taken many pre-Reqs for nursing though the ones I need to take are below: math 120 Bio 189 bio 223 Bio 251 chem 108 Stat Nurs 229 Soc Epy 303 so as you can see I have quite a few classes I need to take. Will I still have a chance if I get good grades in these classes?

Mseiboldt thank you for your reply. I have not taken any on that sheet yet but math 120 in which I got a C therefore I will have to retake in order to get a B. I believe if I get good grades in those classes I will have a good chance. Thanks again and I will contact rose as well!

Hi guys. Sorry to interrupt I know you are all very excited about possibly being accepted to the nursing program. But I have a few questions and I am wondering if you can help me since I finally found a thread about the Unlv nursing program that is current. I am currently a student at Unlv and I was attending classes for hospitality which as I'm sure you know has a very low gpa requirement. However I have always wanted to do nursing I just always had fear of getting into the program. I have only failed one class since attending Unlv but there are a few I would be willing to retake to raise my gpa. I am willing to retake as many classes as possible to raise my gpa for the program. I would be looking at applying next spring. (2016) my main question is do they hold it against you if you retake classes for a higher gpa? Or does this not matter. I wish I would've gotten better grades in the beginning but unfortunately I did not. But I am willing to retake and get much better grades now thst I have chosen a field I'm passionate about. All honest opinions are appreciated! Good luck to all of you and I hope you guys get in and make wonderful nurses!