Need feedback on North Shore CC...

NewEnglandRN, RN · Apr 29, 2007

Hi there,

North Shore Community College has a great Nursing program. I just graduated from there in 5/2006 and had no problem finding an RN job in the North Shore area.

The teachers and clinical locations are fantastic.

As far as pass rate, I think it is in the mid-90%

Please let me know if you have any additional questions.

marwan · Apr 30, 2007

That's great to hear! I hope NSCC has evening or part-time option. Anyway, that will be my concern if accepted in the program. Getting into the program is very competitive so I'm keeping my fingers crossed. I'm also looking at Bunker Hill as it has evening and weekend options; however, it's about 25 mins. drive from my place. Having an 11-month-old isn't easy... Thanks, I'll keep you posted.

GottaGetIn · Apr 30, 2007

Northern Essex Community College has a great program, too. The nursing program is on their Lawrence, MA campus. I'm starting the program in Sept, but I have heard nothing but wonderful things about it. :)

You should check into there, also. :) It's probably about the same distance as BHCC except you won't have to deal w/ the traffic! If you have any questions about this program, let me know. :)

marwan · May 1, 2007

Northern Essex Community College has a great program, too. The nursing program is on their Lawrence, MA campus. I'm starting the program in Sept, but I have heard nothing but wonderful things about it. :)
Hi, Thanks for your input. Just checked their admission requirements. Here are my questions:
1. Were you put in a waitlist?
2. When did you submit your application?
3. Did you take all the pre-reqs. before submitting your application?
4. Does TEAS include question items on college math or algebra?
5. My target is Fall 2008, can I go there anytime to meet with an advisor?
Really appreciate your answers. Tried dialing their number but I'm getting a voice message. Thanks and CONGRATULATIONS.

GottaGetIn · May 1, 2007

1. Were you put in a waitlist?

No, thankfully not! They start fresh every year, meaning they don't have a super long wait list. As long as you have your application in by the deadline, they will review your application with everyone else. They will accept 40 students for the day, 32 students for the evening and then they accept a few extra for each program and put them on a waiting list. I think it's about 1/2 the capacity of each program. So there are 20 people on the wait list for the day and 16 for night. If a spot opens for them that year, then they get in. If not, then they are offered a seat for the following year.

2. When did you submit your application?

I submitted my application by the Jan 31, 2007 deadline. The first deadline was Nov 2006 (for the fall 2007 program). This was the early admission deadline. I could have qualified for this, but I wanted them to take into consideration my fall classes so I waited to the second deadline.

For early acceptance (in Nov), they accept up to 1/2 of the class. On the second deadline (Jan) they accept the rest. :)

3. Did you take all the pre-reqs. before submitting your application?

Yes, I did. I have ALL of the required classes except the nursing classes. Honestly, it's the only way you'll really be considered at this point. I've heard of them accepting a few students with one or two classes remaining, but that's about the extent of it. You have to have pretty high grades...I have all A's in everything, except for one B+ in A&PI. You also have to take the TEAS Test, which in my opinion is super easy compared to the NLN> I think North Shore requires the NLN. You need to score in the high 70's or above to be considered, but honestly, that's easy.

4. Does TEAS include question items on college math or algebra?

Yes, but the math is pretty easy. Just brush up on ratios and proportions, algebra, fractions, etc. Get the TEAS Study book. I have the old one and wouldn't mind sending it to you for free!

5. My target is Fall 2008, can I go there anytime to meet with an advisor?

Yes you can!!! You can go to the Lawrence campus or Haverhill! Go sooner than later. Do you have many more classes to take? If you're looking for Fall of 2008, then you will be applying by this November's early deadline, or if you want them to take into consideration your fall 2007 grades, then you'll apply by Jan 2008 for the Fall 2008 start date. Remember you have to take the TEAS Test, too!

If you have any more questions, just shout. I really love this school. I've been doing my prereqs there for the past two years and I have nothing but wonderful things to say about it!

marwan · May 1, 2007

Hi,

Sent you private email. I checked the price of the review material but if you can send it to me for free, that will be great! Thanks.

nathansmom06 · May 17, 2007

Hey,

I will be attending NSCC in the Fall. If you have any specific questions for me let me know. I'm going to Orientation tomorrow so I will probably have more info then

pamc217 · May 17, 2007

Hi there nscc does not have an evening or weekend program. I graduated from there in 2006 with my rn. I loved it there, I miss it actually.

totally prepared me for the nclex.

kjmathews · Jun 1, 2007

Hi ,

I start at NSCC this coming fall (RN to program). I'm happy to see all these posts saying how wonderful this program is!!

Can't wait to start!!!

Good luck to everyone.

Jennelea · Feb 24, 2012

i have a bs in sociology and want to become a cnm.

i first need my rn--and i have applied to nscc for fall 2012

what was the course load like in the first semester--in particular the schedule? i have 2 young children and am trying to plan for daycare for fall 2012.

i have already taken composition 1&2/ psychology/chemistry/sociology/microbiology.

does that mean i take less credits the 1st semester?

what was your experience like the first year? what were the hours you spent in clinicals/lectures?

thank you so much for any info!