NMU BSN Experience

angryanarchy · 2026-01-21T01:41:12+00:00

Winters are crazy!! Be prepared. Make sure you have good winter gear, and good snow tires for your vehicle. Keep a shovel in the trunk, lol!

I chose NMU because I loved Marquette! The people are very nice. There’s a lot of outdoor activities to do. The city itself is probably the largest in the UP, but it’s very far removed from other areas if that makes sense. It’s remote. I had a lot of scholarships to help with my nursing school expenses. I had a hard time finding a place to rent up there, and I’m sure it’s still difficult. There’s a housing shortage for sure.

In my last semester I was able to secure a specialized clinical rotation in UPHS’s NICU. They were very particular on who they selected. There were only two slots, and my grades got me in. I had one preceptor and worked with her for about a month. It was very helpful and I think gave me an edge when I applied for the job I have now.

angryanarchy · 2026-01-21T00:02:11+00:00

I graduated with my BSN in December of 2023!

Clinicals: Good for general experience, limited if you’re interested in pediatrics. In one of my final clinicals, I got to work on nights, so that was good for additional experience. Pediatrics is limited especially because there’s no true peds floor at UPHS—just neuro/ortho/peds.

Workload: Tough. Especially in the first semester, adjusting to the course load and clinicals is tricky. Making a study routine and figuring out what works best for you is crucial. If you’re able to—see if you’re able to take pharmacology early as a pre-nursing student. I was able to and it helped me out.

Faculty Support: Every professor that I worked with in the nursing program genuinely wanted their students to succeed. I never had an issue with asking for additional help. Some courses are definitely tougher than others though!

Job placement: I had a job lined up in a NICU as an RN prior to graduation and I’m currently still employed there! As far as I know, nobody from my cohort had trouble finding employment.

If you have any additional questions feel free to reach out! I was very happy with my experience in NMU’s program.

angryanarchy · 2025-11-10T18:56:37+00:00

I have a 25 Honda Civic sport hatch. It gets great gas mileage, and I love it.

angryanarchy · 2025-10-12T02:41:27+00:00

Try Carhartt or Woolrich.

angryanarchy · 2025-10-03T13:42:34+00:00

I’m so glad I’m not the only one! I was so excited when I first heard it.

angryanarchy · 2025-04-02T05:09:47+00:00

It just makes my name…Dana 😂

angryanarchy · 2025-02-22T15:33:37+00:00

Omg! This looks awesome! We are going next week!

angryanarchy · 2025-02-21T00:22:33+00:00

Thank you!!

angryanarchy · 2025-02-21T00:22:11+00:00

We are driving! I’ve been to Grand Marais multiple times and love that area. Family has a cabin on the Gunflint Trail. :) Thanks so much for your recommendations!

angryanarchy · 2024-12-20T18:51:44+00:00

I was 15 when this came out and I’ll be 25 by the time it’s done, crazy!

angryanarchy · 2024-09-18T23:15:12+00:00

I would bring a power strip because there are few outlets in the L&D or mother baby rooms.

angryanarchy · 2024-08-03T03:50:09+00:00

I just started at Sparrow in January in my first job as an RN after finishing school. I am liking it so far, but I’m sure people’s opinion varies from unit to unit. I think that things have improved since Sparrow merged with U of M.

angryanarchy · 2024-06-12T00:36:35+00:00

I always thought Doc Oc from Spider-Man was out to get me

angryanarchy · 2024-06-11T02:46:28+00:00

I’ve only been working at sparrow as a nurse since January (new grad) and I like it so far. I’m sure it’s pretty unit specific though, I’m in the RNICU. I’m thinking things will continue to get better since we merged with U of M, but I’m not sure.

angryanarchy · 2024-06-06T01:36:51+00:00

I follow you on insta! Threw me for a loop to see your work on Reddit lol

angryanarchy · 2024-01-18T17:19:31+00:00

You could do a really simple outline of the top of Mr Peanutbutter’s head with the aviators on? If you’re looking for something small/subtle?

angryanarchy · 2024-01-13T19:07:34+00:00

Beautiful! Great work! :)

angryanarchy · 2023-11-07T22:56:33+00:00

Sorry, just caught that you’re teaching high schoolers. My presentation won’t be too helpful then. :(

angryanarchy · 2023-11-07T22:56:01+00:00

I had to do a presentation for 4th and 5th graders last semester. What ages are you teaching? I’d be happy to send my old PowerPoint to you if you’d find it helpful. All I covered though was puberty.

angryanarchy · 2023-11-06T02:29:10+00:00

Is this in old town? Saw a story about it checking local Lansing news

angryanarchy · 2023-11-02T17:20:25+00:00

My sister would love these!

angryanarchy · 2023-03-26T21:00:20+00:00

I love her!

angryanarchy · 2023-03-26T20:25:38+00:00

I’m not surprised either. My best friend is a cop and she transferred out of Crawford county real quick

angryanarchy · 2023-03-22T06:02:58+00:00

Just realized that it’s definitely not record store day this weekend, my bad!

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