incoming AFNURS student in fall 2026 seeking advice (and friends)
hi everyone!
i’ll be starting douglas college’s AFNURS program in the fall, and i was wondering if anyone has any advice, tips, or things they wish they knew before starting.
i just graduated high school, so i’m feeling a mix of excitement and nerves about beginning college. nursing has been my goal for a long time, and i’m really looking forward to starting this next chapter, but i’m definitely a little intimidated by the transition from high school to post-secondary.
i’ve also been working on my draft schedule in preparation for fall 2026 registration and would love to hear any feedback from current or former AFNURS students, and even BSN students!
i’ve spent way too much time on “rate my professor” trying to carefully choose my courses and instructors, so i’m hoping i’ve put together a decent schedule…
another thing i’m a bit nervous about is maintaining my grades. i’m a recipient of the president’s entrance scholarship, which means i need to maintain at least a B (3.0 GPA) throughout my time at douglas, both during AFNURS and later in the BSN program. i’d love to hear from anyone who’s balanced nursing school while keeping up a strong GPA. any study tips, time management advice, or words of encouragement would be greatly appreciated.
i’d also love to connect with any other incoming students who will be starting AFNURS in fall 2026, or even anyone around my age (17/18) who’ll be going to douglas in the fall. it would be nice to meet some people before classes begin!
thanks in advance, and i’m looking forward to hearing from everyone :)