College of New Rochelle Summer 2017

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Has anyone applied for the ABSN for Summer 2017 ?

This information is very helpful. I am aware that the program is very hard but as long as is doable i am ok with it.

Do you have any recommendations for this program ? Are the exams everyday? do you have time to study for all the exams ?

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I am more concern about having enough time to study for all the exams.

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YES YOU CAN DEFINITELY DO IT!!!!!:):)

My recommendation would be to study a little everyday and to do as many practice questions as possible because sometimes you know the material but don't know how to apply it in a scenario so definitely do a lot of practice questions because they aren't always straight forward. Many questions focus on prioritization and optimal patient care.

During the summer we had exams every day because it was only 6 weeks but it is not like that during the 15 week semesters, those are exams every 3-4 weeks. During the summer I barely slept because I was studying all the time, and it didn't help that we were in school for most of the day. You just have to make time wherever you can. The exams can sometimes have a lot of material so its important to start studying early and leave a day or two to "brush up" on material and do practice questions. When you see questions starting to repeat you know you've done a thorough job. Great websites for practice questions are: nurse labs, the evolve quizzes in the text books, Kaplan Academy, and any HESI review book (there are free PDFs available online).

You just have to be disciplined and prioritize your time. I have even kept a job (2 shifts a week) during this program. However, its important to mention that the manager at my job is very flexible and would allow me to miss days (usually 2 a semester) when I felt I needed more time to study. A few of my classmates are working as well.

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will the professor give us the material to study or we will need to purchase the books?

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I recommend purchasing the books, especially for the longer semesters. Every professor is different in their teaching style so maybe one or two classes you won't require it but for the most part the textbooks are necessary.

Also, exams are given on your personal computer via a software called examsoft with no backwards navigation. This means you cannot go back on questions once you've clicked "next" so be sure of your answer. This is how the NCLEX is so CNR decided to incorporate it into their curriculum.

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Do you suggest a mac or pc for these classes?

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Either is fine. People in class have both. I personally have a MacBook air because its light and easy to carry around for school.

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Is there a Facebook page for accepted students?

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Thank you ! I really appreciate you taking the time to answer my questions.

When are you done with the semester ? Are the grading fair ? is the material given fair with the exams?

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Hi raspberry1! Thank you for providing some insight into the program but I do have a few questions for you if you don't mind answering them.

1. You seem to have a pretty positive outlook on CNR's program, but does your peers also have the same consensus? A lot of reviews on CNR's accelerated program seems really split/on the negative side...

2. Out of curiosity, what colors are our clinical scrubs? Lol

3. For your first summer semester, did you like the professors? And do you remember how your typical day was like in terms of classes, clinicals, etc... I just want to have an idea how packed/busy it'll be.

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I received an acceptance letter last week made my deposit on Friday and I was told there are no seats open.

Very disorganized school !!!

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The same thing happened to me. So disappointed!

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