What We Do
We Give Prospective Nursing Students A Dose of Reality
Entering nursing school is widely recognized as a extraordinarily demanding undertaking. Achieving a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN/ADN) and becoming licensed nurse takes not only intellectual ability, but also a significant degree of emotional resilience, time management skills, technological aptitude, cultural competence, dedication, and a desire to provide the highest quality patient care. Many prospective nursing students approach the decision to pursue nursing education with a limited understanding of these challenges, often relying on advice from university recruiters, friends, or family members who may lack direct experience or comprehensive knowledge of the profession’s demands.
A faulty perception of the difficulty of nursing education can result in unanticipated academic difficulties, increased stress, and in some cases program dismissal with significant financial consequences. University recruiters may offer up conflicting information to meet enrollment numbers, universities may expect a certain class failure rate to maintain academic rigor, and even friends and family within the field may offer a skewed view of the profession. We pair prospective nursing students with actual student-nurses in accredited U.S. nursing programs for candid, one-on-one interviews on what nursing school is actually like and how hard it is.
The Bottom Line: Attending Nursing School is a life changing decision. The experiences of a currently enrolled, student-nurse can be invaluable to your decision to enter a program and pursue a nursing career.
Why you must speak with a Student-nurse before making a Nursing Program Enrollment Decision:
20-25%
The Average First Semester U.S. Nursing Program Dropout Rate.
22K-31K
The Average Annual Total Cost to Obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
38-42
The Average Number of Hours Spent Per week by Successful Student-Nurses in Class, in Clinical, and Studying.
12.2 %
The 2025 Average NCLEX Failure Rate for U.S. Educated Nursing Students Completing the Exam for the First Time. Greater than 1 in 10 Students Fail After Completing the Program.
Our Process
01
Schedule Your Interview
You can schedule as many one-on-one interviews as you need
02
Get Matched With A Student-Nurse
All student nurses are in accredited U.S. nursing programs and are in good academic standing
03
Complete Your Virtual Interview
Each interview is conducted remotely and is 30 minutes in length
04
Relax!
Use the information you learned in your interview to assist in your nursing school decision
Frequently Asked Questions?
01. What services does Before You Enroll offer?
Before You Enroll is a nonprofit organization that provides prospective nursing students with an honest, in-depth, and reality-based understanding of the nursing profession and the demands of nursing education before committing to a costly program. We accomplish this through offering prospective nursing students one-on-interviews with student nurses currently enrolled in accredited U.S. nurse education programs.
02. What Technology will I need to complete a student-nurse interview?
To complete a student-nurse interview you will need a computer or smartphone with an internet connection and valid email address where you will receive you scheduled meeting link.
03. How do I schedule an Interview?
To schedule an interview with a student-nurse click the “Book Your Interview” button at the top right corner of this webpage. You will be redirected to an interview scheduling and payment page.
04. What is the price of a student-nurse interview and is there a refund policy?
The cost of a student-nurse interview is $85 + any applicable sales tax. Before You Enroll has a 100% refund policy if an interview is cancelled for any reason outside of 48 hours of the scheduled interview time. Interviews cancelled for any reason within 48 hours of the scheduled interview time are subject to a $20 cancellation fee.
05. What happens after I book my interview?
Before You Enroll Management will contact student-nurses with your three preferred interview times and schedule an interview for one of those preferred interview times. You will then receive a Google Meet link via email which you can access at your scheduled time to complete your interview with your student-nurse.
06. What is the length of an interview?
All interviews with student-nurses are thirty minutes in length.
07. What questions should I ask my student-Nurse?
What you ask your student-nurse is up to you. We understand that individuals my have different concerns about attending nursing school. We only ask that the conversation remain professional at all times. We have provided a list of starter questions that you may find useful for your interview.
08. Can a parent or legal guardian schedule an interview for a prospective student?
Yes. We encourage parents or legal guardians to schedule interviews for their prospective nursing students if they desire. We even encourage parents or legal guardians to participate in the student-nurse interview ask questions as well.
09. Is one interview enough or should a prospective student complete multiple interviews?
The choice to complete multiple interviews is ultimately up to the prospective student. Different students-nurses will almost certainly have different experiences or insight they can share regarding their nursing education experience. Before You Enroll suggests completing at least two interviews with different student-nurses for a broader appreciation of nursing education requirements.
10. What are Your hours of operation?
Our business hours are Monday-Thursday from 9am-5pm EST, but interviews are scheduled at the availability of our student-nurses seven days per week.