CT-CCNP 2017

ThatChickOmi, ADN, RN · Apr 25, 2017

I got into NCC. :)

(Whoa first post too. Nice.)

ThatChickOmi, ADN, RN · Apr 25, 2017

So can anybody shed any light as to how clinical scheduling goes at least with Norwalk CC? Quitting my job entirely isn't an option but I at least want to work 3 shifts a week to stay afloat......Anybody who has graduated from this program know? Thanks...stressing out bad over it.

Skippy97 · Apr 26, 2017

I got into NCC. :)
(Whoa first post too. Nice.)

Do you mind sharing your stats? Thank you! And congrats xx

esrun326 · Apr 26, 2017

Does anybody know when they are going to have us take the drug test? I met with my advisor yesterday and he said the registration period starts from may 1st and ends june 1st and that after you register they will request it and you have three days to go to the lab to complete it. I am just wondering whether it is going to be after june 1st or earlier. Anyone have any idea??

ThatChickOmi, ADN, RN · Apr 26, 2017

Do you mind sharing your stats? Thank you! And congrats xx

GPA: 3.12 (But this is overall, not sure what my "nursing" GPA is)

AP1- A-

AP2- C+ (I took this one quite a while back and I was worried about whether to retake...)

Chemistry- A

CSA- A

Math- B+

EN101- A-

Lifespan Dev- B+

Sociology- B+

Psych- B

Microbiology- C+ (took it over the summer at NCC...very difficult to take during summer, I don't recommend... but I decided it'd be better than taking at the same time as even harder nursing courses. I was barely under a B- at 79.6)

TEAS: 85.3%

I took a lot of the courses that are part of the program already, to help "lighten the load" once it actually begins.

ThatChickOmi, ADN, RN · Apr 26, 2017

Still worried sick about what days and hours clinicals fall on. I know the directors/advisors all recommend not working during nursing but for many of us, that just isn't reality. I need to be able to pull a few shifts at my job I can't completely quit.

Skippy97 · Apr 26, 2017

GPA: 3.12 (But this is overall, not sure what my "nursing" GPA is)
AP1- A-
AP2- C+ (I took this one quite a while back and I was worried about whether to retake...)
Chemistry- A
CSA- A
Math- B+
EN101- A-
Lifespan Dev- B+
Sociology- B+
Psych- B
Microbiology- C+ (took it over the summer at NCC...very difficult to take during summer, I don't recommend... but I decided it'd be better than taking at the same time as even harder nursing courses. I was barely under a B- at 79.6)
TEAS: 85.3%
I took a lot of the courses that are part of the program already, to help "lighten the load" once it actually begins.

Thank you so much for the info, I really appreciate it! Xx

ThatChickOmi, ADN, RN · Apr 26, 2017

Thank you so much for the info, I really appreciate it! Xx

Skippy I don't know if you already took Microbiology but if you plan on taking the hybrid summer course, I hear it's considerably easier to take at Housatonic CC. The professor at NCC is very good, but her tests are very hard and the labs can be overwhelming if it's been a while since you worked with scopes and slides. There is A LOT of info crammed into a little over a month. Check out the ratemyprof ratings. She's a tough cookie, but I learned a lot from her.

Skippy97 · Apr 26, 2017

Skippy I don't know if you already took Microbiology but if you plan on taking the hybrid summer course, I hear it's considerably easier to take at Housatonic CC. The professor at NCC is very good, but her tests are very hard and the labs can be overwhelming if it's been a while since you worked with scopes and slides. There is A LOT of info crammed into a little over a month. Check out the ratemyprof ratings. She's a tough cookie, but I learned a lot from her.

I have not taken it yet, I do plan on it, acctually I was thinking of taking it next summer at NVCC... housatonic or gateway would be my second options. Thank you for the info, I acctually have little to no experience with scopes or slides (didn't take highschool Chem, and didn't do well in HS bio) but I will take your advice on that one. I have been checking that site out, I'll do a search. Thank you so much. Xx

ThatChickOmi, ADN, RN · Apr 27, 2017

I have not taken it yet, I do plan on it, acctually I was thinking of taking it next summer at NVCC... housatonic or gateway would be my second options. Thank you for the info, I acctually have little to no experience with scopes or slides (didn't take highschool Chem, and didn't do well in HS bio) but I will take your advice on that one. I have been checking that site out, I'll do a search. Thank you so much. Xx

I have no idea how the professors are in other colleges, but the professor in Norwalk is very challenging so be forewarned. Also, if you take her hybrid summer course, check the blackboard several weeks before the official semester start. She'll start posting assignments (I'm not kidding) early. The summer course at NCC is very heavy, so prepare yourself for it if you take it there. I would definitely brush up on microscope knowledge (components, magnification power, how to handle slides, specimens, etc) too.

WCSU1987 · Apr 29, 2017

There's a prof at NVCC that begins with an **; don't want to say names for Micro. Let you know how I do with 2 weeks left. I struggled with the 2nd exam was so much info and prepping for an AP2 exam it was brutal. Keeping fingers crossed can knock out a B- in the class.

Retaking AP2 I think. Hoping can achieve a C+ in the class and receive reimbursement from work for it. Looking to take the hybrid class at NVCC next fall.

Then trying to take an online college algebra class at Tunixs and taking Chem 1 at NVCC.

State, Lifespan, and Chem 2 in the following Spring.

Then maybe a language class in the summer.

nursetobeeCT · Apr 30, 2017

Well tomorrow is may 1st maybe us waitlisters will get lucky ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ and here that we have a spot soon! Good luck everyone and congrats to everyone who got in and are meeting their deadlines.