Anyone currently attending Monroe College?

[Ashley Reyes]

Hello Everyone!

I've just received my acceptance into Monroe College's Progressive Nursing Program for the Winter semester! So I just figured id make a thread for any other people who are currently attending or have recently gotten accepted into the program.

For those of your currently attending, how is it going so far?

Is there anything I should know before the semester starts?

Id love to hear how everyone is doing and possibly get to know my fellow nursing students!

[Jomil John Regalado]

3 minutes ago, CNA511 said:

Normally they say to wait 2 weeks. One of the other schools that I got accepted to, had me wait two months for my acceptance letter,(that was a killer). Did you ask if your application is on hold or is it just still in the review stage? 

I believe its still in review stage, So my interview was on the 4th then I counted only the business days.. technically its been only 8 days since my interview ?

[Jomil John Regalado]

3 minutes ago, Akhila Jaimon said:

Hi, I am having the same problem, that haven’t reached out to me yet, so I called and they said mine is on hold. 

Did you get anything in your email regarding  financial aid?

[Pathway2nursing]

1 minute ago, Jomil John Regalado said:

I believe its still in review stage, So my interview was on the 4th then I counted only the business days.. technically its been only 8 days since my interview ?

How many times you took TEAS? Because they told me I took TEAS 2 times and the second one was too close to the other one?. 

Just now, Jomil John Regalado said:

Did you get anything in your email regarding  financial aid?

Yea that’s is a casual email for applying for FAFSA. Inez told me once I get accepted the financial aid advisor will contact me. I don’t have to do anything until then. So just waiting and waiting. 

[QB11, CNA]

11 hours ago, Ashley Reyes said:

Ah I see. I also got my account information.

I’ll be taking Pharm and fundamentals as well!  I am a little concerned about that not being enough credits to be full time though. I’m wondering if an advisor can allow me to take another class I need, (maybe like microbio or something)  so that I can be considered full time.  I need as much aid as I can get ?

Thank you for letting me know about the uniform requirements! I can at least get started on looking for scrubs ?

Hopefully we can have our things (mostly) sorted out by December, so we have enough time to prepare properly.

I was hoping to be full-time as well? They would not add the extra course, because I guess they go in sequence(I wanted micro as well). I am trying to reduce my expenses, I only have loans, moving forward I can get my union to pay for my classes. Hopefully that can save me some money ?.  

Also for the Spring semester I am only taking Maternal child, how about you? 

I actually ordered my uniform tops at Flynn o' Hara this past weekend, I went into the store(glad I did),they were extremely helpful. I felt that the uniform tops run a little big, just in case you are deciding to order from their website.

I still haven't shopped for sneakers/shoes or scrub pants.  I am looking into all white adidas ultraboost/bounce sneakers, I work on a Med Surge unit and those are so comfortable. 

 

[QB11, CNA]

2 hours ago, Jomil John Regalado said:

I believe its still in review stage, So my interview was on the 4th then I counted only the business days.. technically its been only 8 days since my interview ?

Okay?. The person you spoke to did you ask if their is an issue with your application? Hopefully, you'll hear something at least before Thanksgiving(that'll be something to give thanks about).?

[Jomil John Regalado]

6 minutes ago, CNA511 said:

Okay?. The person you spoke to did you ask if their is an issue with your application? Hopefully, you'll hear something at least before Thanksgiving(that'll be something to give thanks about).?

I didn’t ask, I just asked if I can fill out my financial aid but I didn’t get a acceptance letter later she called back and told me that they haven’t made a decision about my acceptance.

[Ashley Reyes]

2 hours ago, CNA511 said:

I was hoping to be full-time as well? They would not add the extra course, because I guess they go in sequence(I wanted micro as well). I am trying to reduce my expenses, I only have loans, moving forward I can get my union to pay for my classes. Hopefully that can save me some money ?.  

Also for the Spring semester I am only taking Maternal child, how about you? 

I actually ordered my uniform tops at Flynn o' Hara this past weekend, I went into the store(glad I did),they were extremely helpful. I felt that the uniform tops run a little big, just in case you are deciding to order from their website.

I still haven't shopped for sneakers/shoes or scrub pants.  I am looking into all white adidas ultraboost/bounce sneakers, I work on a Med Surge unit and those are so comfortable. 

 

I finished my financial aid stuff today so that's good at least.

But yeah that's kind of a bummer, I was hoping they could move microbio so we could be considered full time. I'm also going to be taking only maternal/child next semester, but I can't help but feel like it's a waste of a semester becuase it's only 1 class? And it kinda stresses me out because we can't really get full aid for one class.  

We could easily have our lpn in two semesters but now we need to wait 3 ?

Regarding the tops, are we allowed to only get one type or something? I still haven't received any lists that specify what I need for the program. And How many did you end up getting? ( sorry for the questions, you are just more experienced and I need all the advice I can get ?)

I'll try to find some pants/ shoes as well in the meantime!

[QB11, CNA]

49 minutes ago, Ashley Reyes said:

I finished my financial aid stuff today so that's good at least.

But yeah that's kind of a bummer, I was hoping they could move microbio so we could be considered full time. I'm also going to be taking only maternal/child next semester, but I can't help but feel like it's a waste of a semester becuase it's only 1 class? And it kinda stresses me out because we can't really get full aid for one class.  

We could easily have our lpn in two semesters but now we need to wait 3 ?

Regarding the tops, are we allowed to only get one type or something? I still haven't received any lists that specify what I need for the program. And How many did you end up getting? ( sorry for the questions, you are just more experienced and I need all the advice I can get ?)

I'll try to find some pants/ shoes as well in the meantime!

Mine is finally done too!  I am kinda glad that it's only one class next semester,because that'll allow me to hopefully put in extra time at work or catch up on life ?. If I don't get my union to pay for the class, then I am paying out of pocket for next semester.  

Yes! that would've been great to finish early?

I don't mind the questions. Everything just happened so fast,and I went in overkill asking them questions ?. 

As far as the shirts I believe there is only one style. When I went to the store, I told them the school and program. I purchased 3 shirts , 1 warm up jacket and 1 fleece.  

The shirts are 2 pocket v-neck style w/school logo in the wine color and the warm up jacket has the logo on it as well same color. The fleece has logo as well dark blue color. I was told by the store we have a choice between the warm up jacket or the fleece, I just choose to buy both. 

What the store told me is : LPN program color is Wine colored tops

RN program Blue tops 

BSN program White tops 

All programs wear the same fleece jacket and white scrub bottoms. 

They do sell white scrub bottoms as well. I know I was asked if I need a lab coat, I declined because I have one from A&P, however I was told that the school's logo is on the coat too. I will follow-up with the nursing department. 

I have the price list for them, I don't know if all locations are the same (I went to the Brooklyn store).

top- Axs- Axl= $ 20.48

scrub jacket = same sizes = $ 23.85

Full zip Navy Fleece $ 45.23 (pricy, but I am using for each program)

lab coat = $28.13

pants

Cargo range from 15.08- 17.78

drawstring pants from 14.18-16.88

They have sneakers listed for 57.60 , didn't see them in person (wasn't interested ?). 

 

 

[QB11, CNA]

I was told that the clinical instructor would be reaching out to us (more than likely next month) with information about what is needed, and we'll be having an orientation as well. I purchased a lot of pens, highlighters, paper basic stuff that I know we're going need regardless if we're in person or remote. Staples had colorful stackable crates last week for $5 I purchased a few of those to store my items in. Also, invest in a planner. A few months back I purchased a dry erase calendar from staples that was one of the best investments I made ☺.  

[Ashley Reyes]

On 11/18/2020 at 5:22 PM, CNA511 said:

Mine is finally done too!  I am kinda glad that it's only one class next semester,because that'll allow me to hopefully put in extra time at work or catch up on life ?. If I don't get my union to pay for the class, then I am paying out of pocket for next semester.  

Yes! that would've been great to finish early?

I don't mind the questions. Everything just happened so fast,and I went in overkill asking them questions ?. 

As far as the shirts I believe there is only one style. When I went to the store, I told them the school and program. I purchased 3 shirts , 1 warm up jacket and 1 fleece.  

The shirts are 2 pocket v-neck style w/school logo in the wine color and the warm up jacket has the logo on it as well same color. The fleece has logo as well dark blue color. I was told by the store we have a choice between the warm up jacket or the fleece, I just choose to buy both. 

What the store told me is : LPN program color is Wine colored tops

RN program Blue tops 

BSN program White tops 

All programs wear the same fleece jacket and white scrub bottoms. 

They do sell white scrub bottoms as well. I know I was asked if I need a lab coat, I declined because I have one from A&P, however I was told that the school's logo is on the coat too. I will follow-up with the nursing department. 

I have the price list for them, I don't know if all locations are the same (I went to the Brooklyn store).

top- Axs- Axl= $ 20.48

scrub jacket = same sizes = $ 23.85

Full zip Navy Fleece $ 45.23 (pricy, but I am using for each program)

lab coat = $28.13

pants

Cargo range from 15.08- 17.78

drawstring pants from 14.18-16.88

They have sneakers listed for 57.60 , didn't see them in person (wasn't interested ?). 

 

 

OMG thank you for all the info!

I received my schedule today actually, so I'm pretty excited now !

I was also told that someone would be reaching out to me sometime in Dec about what the program requires, but obviously the sooner I know some things the more time I have to gather everything. At least I can get a head start and purchase some scrub tops and the fleece. 

 

Also just to clarify, we are allowed to wear any (white) scrub bottoms, correct? 

 

[Ashley Reyes]

On 11/18/2020 at 5:33 PM, CNA511 said:

I was told that the clinical instructor would be reaching out to us (more than likely next month) with information about what is needed, and we'll be having an orientation as well. I purchased a lot of pens, highlighters, paper basic stuff that I know we're going need regardless if we're in person or remote. Staples had colorful stackable crates last week for $5 I purchased a few of those to store my items in. Also, invest in a planner. A few months back I purchased a dry erase calendar from staples that was one of the best investments I made ☺.  

I also bought some pens/ highlighters. I actually got into bullet journaling over the Summer which has served me well since I can just customize it however I like (I like to keep it simple) 

And YES dry erase calendars are the best, I could never keep up with standard calendars anyways LOL

[QB11, CNA]

On 11/20/2020 at 7:15 PM, Ashley Reyes said:

OMG thank you for all the info!

I received my schedule today actually, so I'm pretty excited now !

I was also told that someone would be reaching out to me sometime in Dec about what the program requires, but obviously the sooner I know some things the more time I have to gather everything. At least I can get a head start and purchase some scrub tops and the fleece. 

 

Also just to clarify, we are allowed to wear any (white) scrub bottoms, correct? 

 

Yes,that's what I was told by the pleasant lady who sent our schedules (don't want to post her name, due to terms of service). She stated white scrub bottoms and footwear from any where. I guess it's because those are the only items without the school's logo.