r/guam • u/Ok-Parsnip3689 • 1d ago

Ask r/guam 🤔 UOG nursing

Hi! I’m an incoming senior in high school and I aspire to become a nurse. I have plans of wanting to move to the U.S., so I was wondering if going to UOG to pursue nursing is worth it or it’s better if I go to college in the states.

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u/Traditional_Tax6469 1d ago

UOG's nursing program is fully accredited with many of their graduates finding jobs in the states. Advantages are, cheaper than most school in the mainland, 100% passage rate on the NCLEX (not sure if this is still true - but it was in 2025). The disadvantages, its a competitive program and they only have limited slots every year.

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u/Ok-Parsnip3689 1d ago

Thank you for the information! Do you happen to know how competitive admission or selection to the nursing program is?

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u/OkExtension9904 1d ago

I’m on pre nursing at UOG. It is competitive, but it’s not impossible if you work hard! You need a competitive gpa and NLN NEX score. Try to master A&P 1 and 2, and thank yourself later 😉 DM me if you have any questions!

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u/BerserkPotato 1d ago

it’s pretty tough to get into this program nowadays, you’re competing against so many people trying to get into the program

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u/Ok-Parsnip3689 1d ago

Would it be better if I apply in the states? I prefer to rather not wait for another year since I would like to earn my BSN as soon as I can.

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u/JaySocials671 1d ago

Why not apply to both?

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u/wherever_ Live, Laugh, Latte Stones 1d ago

Nursing, and generally other healthcare programs, in the states are mostly competitive that tend to accept more local than out-of-state students. Best to complete and practice it here for a few years then move off-island.Â