<p>so waht is the nursing school really like? how hard to get in?</p>
<p>SOmeone please give me a response...</p>
<p>It has a 50% or so acceptance rate. That's all I know.</p>
<p>It's the easiest of the 4 schools to get into and has the highest acceptance rate. That's about all I know.</p>
<p>Don't listen to the two previous posts...they're wrong. It's obvious that they're not in NHS if all they know is a false acceptance rate. </p>
<p>NHS (which will probably be changing its name in the near future to something like School of Health Services because the Health Studies major has grown so much) is the smallest school at GU and has the most intimate setting. With only 110 kids per class, you will probably know everyone...but at the same time, you are given flexibility to take classes in other schools that will mix up your exposure to different students. It is considered one of the top 2 nursing schools in the country, competing for applicants chiefly with UPenn Nursing.<br>
The International Health major is the first of its kind in the country, Healthcare Management & Policy is the best of its kind and Human Science provides unparalleled preparation for Medical School.The school works very closely with the School of Medicine, which may be something to consider if you're premed. Classes are small, professors, advisors and deans know your name. Also, the SNHS facility, St. Mary's Hall, is the most technologically up to date building on campus and was just recently renovated completely in 2002,3.</p>
<p>In terms of admissions, the acceptance rate is about 30%. Don't let that fool you, keep in mind that fewer students will apply because it is a specialized school. Not many students graduate high school knowing they want to be nurses. You will find very similar admissions standards in NHS though. The difference is that they will look more closely at your science background and ability and will weight greatly your DEMONSTRATED INTEREST IN HEALTHCARE. If you are a good student who has nothing in his background to indicate that you want to contribute to the physical well-being of others, the highest scores will not get you in, simple as that.</p>
<p>jp26 is basically right, although I thought the admissions rate was slightly higher. NHS is a great premed track too. Expect to work really hard if you're in NHS, but that's typical of all science majors. People in NHS are pretty much the same caliber as bio majors in the college so obviously they're well qualified and it's not just an easy school to get into. It's for sure not a backdoor to getting in.</p>
<p>yeah I'm in NHS(was in the College last yr). International Health major, pre-med. The acceptance rate is around 30%. The applicant pool is self selective. NHS is also growing A LOT, so expect the acceptance rate to go down.<br>
-We have our own building, St. Mary's Hall. As was already said, it's the most technologically advanced building on campus(at least for undergrad/main campus). Wireless throughout, simulation center, plasma screens around the building, cool conference rooms(got to have a group project mtng in one of them this wk, definitely felt special,lol), etc. Classrooms are really nice and new, with outlets for your laptop at every seat in some rooms. Oh, and they're opening up the NHS Discovery Center sometime soon. It's in one of the buildings in the Med School(we're part of the Med Center), and includes labs, classrooms, research facilities, etc.
-you really get to know your classmates and advisors. They really do know your name. I saw my sophomore advisor yesterday when I was walking to work(UIS, University Info Services is also in St. Mary's), and we had a short chat. Can't really do that in the College. I've never had to set up an appointment to talk to an advisor. I just walk right in or wait till their done. My friends in other schools can't really do that.
-The Human Science track is VERY unique. Not many schools allow you to take classes like Microbiology, Pharmacology, Pathology, etc. In your undergrad years.
-Nursing is obviously pretty good. Lots of exposure, proximity to Gtown hospital, facilities, the Georgetown University Similator, etc.
-tons of research opps, b/c most of the faculty carries out research. One of my profs has a grant from the NIH to carry out research in child obesity, etc.</p>
<p>-Yes it's hard. Mention Human Bio or Dr. Angerio(the prof) to any person in NHS and they'll usually say thank god that's done,haha. You really have to work hard, but it's doable. Most ppl in NHS still have time to party, socialize, etc. I know i do,haha.</p>
<p>If you're really interested in science, nursing, a health related profession, etc., NHS is clearly the best option at Georgetown. I didn't even think about the Bio major in the College. Human Science offers more interesting classes, and of course the great facilities of NHS.</p>