<p>Hi!</p>
<p>I haven’t been on here in awhile, but I just had to click on a thread titled UCLA nursing!</p>
<p>First of all, congratulations!!! Getting in to the school is such a great accomplishment. And I would love to answer any questions you might have about the school and the program.</p>
<p>I just finished up my second quarter at UCLA, and I am totally loving it. The curriculum is quite stressful, but it’s UCLA, what can you expect? At UCLA, you will receive a regular BS degree with a major in nursing, which means you take the same science pre-reqs as all the pre-med, pre-pharm, pre-dental students. Which makes the competition quite fierce! That being said, it is definitely doable. Just a lot of work!</p>
<p>I would recommend living on-campus for your first year. I currently live in a hall, which is community style living and bathrooms. It enables you to meet a lot of people of all different majors and backgrounds. I encourage you to check out the UCLA forum, as there are a lot of housing posts available.</p>
<p>Probably my favorite thing about UCLA, is that you get to experience the big-school vibe and feel, while still receiving personalized private school attention due to being in the school of nursing. It is exactly what I was looking for. That said, it’s not for everyone. If you haven’t visited the campus, I encourage you to, before you make any decisions. Oh, and the fact that it’s direct entry was a pretty big factor as well. (:</p>
<p>I definitely feel supported. The nursing school provides a strict four year plan, and I receive regular emails from an assigned adviser. The program has a strong community feel, and there are many opportunities to request help and guidance.</p>
<p>Hopefully I was able to answer some of your questions, if you have any other questions or want detailed information on anything, feel free to PM me!</p>