Accepted to Nassau Community Fall 2010!

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Hi everyone! I was just accepted to Nassau Community for the fall semester! The acceptance they say is tentative upon an interview but I hear the interview is no big deal, its more like an orientation but you have to write an essay.

Has anyone else gotten their acceptance letter yet? Good luck to everyone!

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Congrats...!!!!!!! I am still waiting, I was a change of program student so I think they are sending those out this week. Did you ever hear back from Farmingdale?

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Farmingdale actually rejected me!! I had to take the NLN pre-entrance exam to get in there and I got an 82, usually they start the acceptance process by those who got a 99 and work downward. Lucky for me Nassau County does not have a pre-entrance exam and they work only on GPA and how many pre-reqs are done.

GOod luck to you - I bet by the end of the week you will have your acceptance letter too =)

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Hello, I am a NCC grad from 2008. I was accepted in 2006 before they started this interview , I can tell you in 2007 we had a student threaten a professor It was a HUGE issue then the interview process started, to weed out those that may seem off.The interview process is a big deal . At NCC you must NEVER be late, have almost no absences, and do ask lots of questions and be friendly with the professors. They can make or break you, and I have seen it done. I graduated with less than half of what started with me. ALSO, The director of the program is a no game type of person ( she may be on your interview ) Do not mention money when it comes to nursing and make sure you have a good heartfelt reason to become a nurse, this means tons in the interview process. Also word of advice i f the opportunity comes your way to do the Bachealors program elsewhere, please consider it. I was hired at a local hospital with a permit without passing NCLEX and of course passed it in 60 days HOWEVER I believe my class was one of the last lucky graduating classes. Most places now wont even look at an associates, they are overhired as is. So be smart. I recently went to Farmingdale to inquire about RN to BSN program and my chances were slim to none. Only 20 seats once a year for over 2000 applicants. And I am a charge nurse and preceptor at my hospital. So please make decions wisely.

On a lighter note most people do not realize how difficult it is to be accepted to NCC, SO CONGRATS TO YOU!!!!!! That is huge. It is totally hands on from day one. I precept many nurses from Adelphi and Molloy , even NYU and they all say the same thing NCC nurses are a different breed, they learn all theory and we are hands on, I wish everyone saw it that way. Good luck to you!!!

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Hey Sonia, thanks for the heads up. I also applied to Adelphi for a Bachelors and was scheduled to take their TEAS in 2 weeks but honestly I am just going to stick with Nassau. Adelphi is SOOOO much money. I'm just going to stick with Nassau and get the Associates and GOD FORBID if I cant find a job (which I know is likely) I will then try Adelphi or another school and just continue for my Bachelors at that point.

What are some things I can expect to be doing in my first semester at Nassau? Do they start clinicals immediately? I am so excited but a part of me is also really nervous because I hear about how hard it is....I will do my best to succeed...thats all I really can do.

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CONGRATE Kuklara - I'm glad you got in!!:yeah:

The NCC clinicals didn't start for about a month after classes start in September - they don't want to let you loose in the hospital until they're sure you know how to pass some basic skills. You are right that the "interview" is mostly a formality to see that you show up prepared and that you can communicate clearly. Sonia is right the NCC program is tough - my best advice, check your pride at the door and "suck it up" because there are times you feel like the instructors are talking down to you (ok so maybe some of them are) but the bottom line is that most of them have your best interest at heart and will challenge you to be the best nurse you can be.

GOOD LUCK!!!!:D

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Thanks Risgirl! I have kinda a dumb question - are there any classes that require getting up in front of the class to make a speech or presentation? lol

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Not like an oral presentation or anything - at least not in my experience so far. You will be asked to participate in pre and post conference on clinical nights, but you can sit back and let others talk until you feel comfortable or have something interesting to share.

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So happy to be joining this thread! My letter just came - and I'm IN!!! Hallelujah! Pending interview is on May 24th.... :D

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Once again Anny I am SOOO happy for you!

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I look forward to meeting you, Kuklara, on the 24th! I'm so happy for both of us! (And quite releived, I must admit!)

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So happy to be joining this thread! My letter just came - and I'm IN!!! Hallelujah! Pending interview is on May 24th.... :D

CONGRATULATIONS!!! It's going to be a lot of work, but well worth it!!!:yeah:

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