I'll applied to the A.A.S nursing program at QCC for the fall day program.
I'm sure everyone who is applying knows the PAX exam is not required due to covid-19..
This was a huge blow to me because I am a good test taker and I taught highschool reading and math for a few years now(SAT/ACT). However, I do have a 4.0 in all my nursing pre-reqs(including A&P2, Psych 220, and ENG 102). I will be taking micro this Summer.
To those of you applied or planning on it, what are your stats?
To those who backed out of applying bc of covid, what are your plans moving forward?
I also want to use this thread to discuss any questions regarding the program and the whole application process for others.
From what I saw from previous semesters some people do hear back later for some reason. I really can’t tell you a guaranteed answer but I would call the department just to make sure.
I ran across this thread after also searching allnurses like so many of you for information. Few things id like to address,I as well am upset about the pax scores not being required because I did take the pax exam last semester after spending my entire Summer studying for it and scored well above QCCs benchmark, however I did not apply last semester because I did not want to start nursing school without having micro under my belt. I took micro this past semester (Spring 2020) and got an A! Thank god because it was very challenging with the distance learning aspect. I too like all of you applied this semester for the nursing program at QCC with a prerequisite GPA of 4.0 and an overall GPA of 3.9 , I do not have any prior degrees, nor did I double or triple up on any of my sciences. My main goal throughout this entire journey has been to protect my GPA and remain a viable candidate for their program and my BSN school of choice, I am a working adult like so many of you and double/ tripling sciences is suicide to your GPA, if you do not have the time to cater to studying for all of these classes id highly recommend against it. When I applied I had ap1/2,psych1/2,eng1/2,MA119,medical ethics,sociology,speech, and philosophy completed. I had Microbiology,history, and anthropology pending for Spring 2020, and I had chem and stats pending for Summer of 2020 (which I am currently completing).I took all of the extra classes listed because Downstate is my school of choice for the RN-BSN degree and Downstate requires them as do so many others (remember you want to look well rounded on paper always!). I too like you was interviewed in a group interview and the professors that conducted my interview were very pleasant and reinstated to me why this is my school of choice. How the interviews were chosen however I cannot speak on because I also know a girl in my Microbiology class that had a GPA of 3.4 and landed an interview. The only thing that I can maybe think of is maybe Microbiology was weighed (it was also emphasized on the interview)? I have also called the nursing department several times (the last time I called them was today) and they told me that interviews are now coming to an end (which means they were in fact still conducting interviews) and decisions would be going out at the end of June. I too like so many of you have the strong desire to become a nurse and this pandemic has only made it stronger. I wish all of you luck on your journey, to those of you waiting for a decision (good luck) I know how anxiety inducing it is because im living it as well, and to those of you who didn't hear anything, please dont give up! The world needs caring and compassionate nurses on the field. I have spent years on allnurses reading and obsessing and I feel anyone who is serious about nursing hangs out here (hahaha). Good luck guys ! I hope I was somewhat helpful!
Hey guys, is anyone gonna be in the evening program? Let’s connect!
Yup. And if we don’t get to do clinicals in the actual facility, I’ll see if I can let some of you ride on my bus to get some pt contact time in. For those who want... obviously won’t count for school, but at least you can apply what you learn
Yup. And if we don’t get to do clinicals in the actual facility, I’ll see if I can let some of you ride on my bus to get some pt contact time in. For those who want... obviously won’t count for school, but at least you can apply what you learn
!that’s awesome! I’m so down. Also down to study together/practice/ whatever helps! I know it’s important to have a good support group
I’m doing evening, and would like to connect as well:) I was trying to send a private message to one of you but this web site does not allow that.. I created a temporary phone number on the app 347-797-0174 you guys could text me and I will create a group on WhatsApp (with my real number)
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Got mine too ??? so happy