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I'm new here and was reading up on USN, just out of curiosity, has anyone ever been denied of acceptance to USN? Do they usually accept all students? Any info is greatly appreciated.

Hey!!! My one is on the 21st! I'd love to hang out if we get in. (fingers crossed) I requested a phone interview cuz I still have class and wont be able to drive down there. I'm in CA. Where do you live? I'm somewhat ready, I'm definitely gona look over it more on the weekend. I have 2 exams this week so I need to get that out of the way, hehe.

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Okay, good luck on your interview! You have to let me know how it goes! I am actually in Texas. Lol. Oh good luck on your exams too! Are you taking pre reqs for nursing school and where else did you apply??

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I got an email today, I have a USN interview in person on the 21st!

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Hey Cupcake 89121! Congrats!! Are you ready? You live in NV right?

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I'm ready, I feel good about it. And yes, I live in Vegas. Only about 5 miles from USN actually.

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Great! What's it like living in Vegas? I have never been and just got a ticket to stay for a week and see how everything is. I don't even know anyone there. Lol

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Hi Cupcake and Inspiration. I got accepted into the USN Oct program and have to relocate. I am also curious what Vegas is like. Has anyone seen or had a tour of the lab site on Warm Springs road? Does it look like a real program? I havent been there in person yet, and just want to get much info as possible before I pack up.

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Hey, congrats on getting in! I had also considered that program. I think that with that program, you have to be able to adapt to change since it is so new. I know that because you will be part of their very first cohort, there will be a lot of things that may not be rigidly structured, but I think all-in-all, if you really stay focused and remember that this program is 70-80% self teach, you will do great. I have friends who have graduated from the traditional program. When I go up for my interview next week, I will give you feedback on the labsite and how the city is. Where are you relocating from and when are you actually moving down??

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Inspiration... What did your friends that went to USN think of the school? I am currently in Indianapolis, IN and will be moving very soon. It is hard to get a feeling for the program/area when i'm so far away. Good Luck with your interview.You will be great!

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They really loved it! The only thing is that they said you have to be an over achiever. :/ Thanks!!!

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I haven't seen the lab site on Warm Springs, I have only been to the campus on Sunset. The campus itself is large and "new" looking. I did get to see some sort of lab type room where they had hospital beds and such -- it looked nice.

In regards to what it's like to live in Vegas, well, that is a very broad question that doesn't have an objective answer. If you're used to living in a big city with lots of culture (i.e. NY, SF, etc.) then you probably won't like Las Vegas since it is the definition of the absence of culture. If you're from the boonies, Vegas might seem interesting. It's pretty much just a giant suburb, not a "real city" IMHO. Gambling is definitely king here as one would imagine. You will find slot machines in every grocery store & 7-11. You will never go to the strip unless you have visitors from out of town because you will find it to be far too annoying. I literally live less than 5 miles from Las Vegas Blvd. and I can't even tell you the last time I was on the strip.

It is very very hot about 6 months out of the year. Everyone says "Oh, but it's DRY heat" like that makes it better or something. It's true that it is dry, but when it's 110 degrees that is still pretty freakin hot, wet or dry. The high today is 101 and you can easily go swimming in the middle of October. For someone like me that is from the east coast, that was pretty strange at first. It is so hot for so long that 90 degrees will eventually feel like a "cool, nice day" and you will be freezing cold when it's 70. The excessive heat like thins your blood or something I swear!

I could go on and on but this post is getting pretty long. If I missed anything, let me know =o)

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hahaa, What is annoying about the strip (like I said, I never never been). *I guess I had my view of Vegas from what i heard was a little warped and i thought it was a little bigger, but I am slowly realizing that it is different. Houston us def different then. LOL

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