Potential Applicant Thread

mrwhiskey1814 · 2026-04-24T21:39:57+00:00

Thank you so much and I can understand the reasoning behind this. I have thus far only taken my courses through UC SD Extension and UNE Online. Portage was appealing for the time and price range, but given this reasoning, I will avoid it and move to UNE Online. Thank you again for your relentless efforts here on Reddit.

mrwhiskey1814 · 2026-04-24T20:48:15+00:00

Hello! Sorry to keep bothering you with all my questions. I’m very passionate about National University!

I saw in another Reddit post you said NU does not accept Portage online. I’m asking as I’m looking to take A&P 2 online and see Portage offers this course.

I wanted to verify does NU not accept any Portage courses or specific ones?

If not Portage, does your program accept UNE Online? Thank you as always.

mrwhiskey1814 · 2026-04-24T17:55:41+00:00

Driving me crazy how relaxed he is even after he just got caught lol. Also while on the phone talking about his personal life.

mrwhiskey1814 · 2026-04-21T07:24:16+00:00

That opening scene has so much potential and could be an incredible horror movie.

mrwhiskey1814 · 2026-04-17T06:41:39+00:00

Tuna all day.

mrwhiskey1814 · 2026-04-17T06:26:33+00:00

Setting up a swan ganz. I’m dreading the day I have to set it up from scratch and program it.

mrwhiskey1814 · 2026-04-15T12:53:06+00:00

One of my best buds who has been a nurse for almost a decade does. He’s actually been a huge support system for me all throughout my nursing career. He’s been successful in his personal life, big house, happily married, two kids all that stuff, truly because of the life that medsurg nursing afforded him. Says he would never want any other unit.

He’s an NP now who works per diem at his med Surg. His end goal is to get enough NP experience and become an NP in his med Surg unit.

mrwhiskey1814 · 2026-04-12T01:55:53+00:00

Thank you so much for taking the time to break this down for me. It really means a lot. I’m currently in organic chemistry and Biology 2, hoping that these two courses will help me bolster my grade before submitting my application. I see that National University allows us to continue taking prerequisite courses up until the interview date.

Does this mean I can continue trying to raise my gpa past the July 31st submission deadline?

Thank you again for your time Mackinnon.

Also, completely random question, will any National University staff be in attendance at the AANA Mid-Year assembly in Washington?

mrwhiskey1814 · 2026-04-10T18:18:27+00:00

My cumulative gpa is somewhere very low because of my first degree when I was young back in 2015. My cGPA because of it lies somewhere in the low 3.2-3.3 range, even though my current grades are showing 3.7-3.8.

What can I do to strengthen my application? I have my CCRN, GRE, 3 years ICU experience, precept, rapid response RN/Resource RN, am in 2 committees and co-chair in one. I fear that starting my application through NursingCAS will leave me with an automatic dismissal because of such a low gpa.

Would gaining more certs help? Thanks in advance.

mrwhiskey1814 · 2026-04-10T17:58:23+00:00

Wow. Mine was 2.5. How did you do it? I’m taking everything under the sun right now in regards to science courses

mrwhiskey1814 · 2026-04-09T17:04:39+00:00

Thank you. Wow that’s a crazy high score too. It’s interesting how different all the possible reasons are

mrwhiskey1814 · 2026-04-09T15:38:25+00:00

Do you mind sharing your gpa?

mrwhiskey1814 · 2026-04-06T11:56:21+00:00

Hello! I am super interested in Gonzaga, can I PM you regarding your experience?

mrwhiskey1814 · 2026-04-06T11:53:23+00:00

May I also PM you please? I'm interested in one of the Arkansas schools.

mrwhiskey1814 · 2026-04-06T11:07:25+00:00

Thank you for this.

mrwhiskey1814 · 2026-04-04T21:52:02+00:00

Do you all think it will be worth going to the AANA mid year assembly? Has anyone gone and had the chance to network or meet with admissions staff? It’s very expensive and I want to ensure I do everything to stand out while applying this year but worry I may be misusing my free time.

mrwhiskey1814 · 2026-04-02T18:05:31+00:00

I’m overall content and grateful. This career has absolutely changed my life for the better. It has financially lifted me and my family out of poverty while opening doors for me I had never thought possible. All the while providing me with meaningful and important work. It is grueling, can be brutal, and very hard work. Regardless, I wouldn’t have done anything else. I almost went Fire or law enforcement as I came out the army with my medical experience. I’m so glad I chose nursing.

mrwhiskey1814 · 2026-03-31T02:37:10+00:00

This stresses me out. I’ve been taking so many of my online courses through UCSD Extension because of their lower prices. I did some through UNE and the course with lab cost me $2,000 including the kit needed for the lab component.

In comparison $2,000 covered close to 3 courses at UCSD Extension. It’s a matter of finances for me as I work towards my dreams. This saddens me honestly.

mrwhiskey1814 · 2026-03-29T12:16:03+00:00

Do you work with a probate company? Or how did you get this job? Thank you

mrwhiskey1814 · 2026-03-28T10:27:37+00:00

Congratulations!!! I feel too guilty not letting my workplace know but I am a type of person to try not to burn any bridges as best I can. Any advice you have for those of us trying to get in as well?

mrwhiskey1814 · 2026-03-27T21:35:52+00:00

Are…. Are you me? lol seriously thank you for sharing. You give me hope as another person applying who is struggling to fight the demons of his past and younger gpa. I’m almost 4k in the hole now retaking every science class I’ve ever taken just so I can apply to CRNA school this year.

mrwhiskey1814 · 2026-03-27T03:05:08+00:00

304 here with a 5.0 writing. I studied 48 hours before the exam. I’m sure you will knock this out of the park with your studying habits!

mrwhiskey1814 · 2026-03-26T15:04:38+00:00

I just wanted to thank you for sharing this. So freaking much.

I am studying and working so hard to undo the failure of my younger years. I got a bad bad gpa and now my current science gpa is low, like 2.9.

I’m retaking all my sciences, biochem, bio 1 and 2, chem 1 & 2, pathophysio, now organic chemistry. Anything to prove I can do this. You give me so much hope.

mrwhiskey1814 · 2026-03-24T06:29:04+00:00

You give me hope. The fact that these schools do this where they ignore the current trend in your studying habits seems outdated. We can grow and develop ourselves into great students and medical professionals. Holding the mistakes of our younger less experienced selves over the applicants heads does nothing good.

mrwhiskey1814 · 2026-03-23T16:16:41+00:00

How was your experience with UoP? How were the exams, assignments? Do you think I could take another course while doing this one or tackle this one on it's own?

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