Farmingdale State College

[mich9385]

Hi guys. I'm new to posting but I've been a long time lurker. I just wanted to know if anyone is in or is planning to attend Farmingdale State College. I want to go there but I want to know some more information about it. What are the pre-reqs for the LPN program? What is the lowest composite score that they look at? All other schools tell you this but I can't find that info anywhere on Farmingdale's website. I'm currently studying for the exam (even though I have NO IDEA when the next PAX-PN test is being given in NY). I got a B in Psych and also a B is English. I have to re-take A&P1 in the Fall because I didn't do so well in it. I'm trying my hardest to get an A in it so that they'll at least consider me for the program. I'm sorry for the long post but I'm just panicking because I have no clue what I'm really doing lol. I'd love if anyone/everyone could help me out. What other pre-reqs do I need for the PN program? Is it really hard to get into? I'm pretty much freaking out about....EVERYTHING:banghead:. I just don't feel like I'm doing enough. Seriously, do you all think I have a good shot at getting in with the grades I stated above?

[VF11]

i got the call yesterday, and i am officially accepted to farmingdale for the rn program!

congrats !!!! i just got my acceptance letter yesterday :d i start in the fall. yayayayay

[JeannieG]

Congratulations!! So happy for you VF11.

[ler0719]

I have a question please....the RN program starts in the fall by what I am reading here? So all the pre-reqs need to be done by January? Is that correct? I am taking Physc 101 now and have an A and will be taking A & P 101 in the summer followed by ENG 101 and A & P 102 in the Fall so I will be done by January. So if I take the PAX exam by then I will be able to apply for Fall of 2012...does this sound about right? Thanks so much.

[JeannieG]

You need to apply to the program first by the end of December. Then they tell you if you should take the PAX RN.

[ler0719]

Oh so not everyone has to take it? Is it based on grades? Do you have to have all pre-reqs completed by December?

[ler0719]

Thanks for your response by the way...i appreciate it!

[JeannieG]

Admission to the program is based on your scores on the PAX. Everyone has to take it. The Farmingdale website has a lot of information about what they require, and they give information seminars every Wednesday, I believe. If you attend one of those, they answer all of your questions.

[earb]

I have a question please....the RN program starts in the fall by what I am reading here? So all the pre-reqs need to be done by January? Is that correct? I am taking Physc 101 now and have an A and will be taking A & P 101 in the summer followed by ENG 101 and A & P 102 in the Fall so I will be done by January. So if I take the PAX exam by then I will be able to apply for Fall of 2012...does this sound about right? Thanks so much.

ler, you don't have to have all pre-req's done before even starting the program.. i had A&P I and II, micro, english and psych done.. i took chem, communications (they have a "oral communication for the healthcare provider course" that can only be taken there b/c it doesn't exist anywhere else), and intro to sociology - all while in the RN program.. there's plenty of time to take it all.. i think you just have to have 3 or 4 out of all of those above listed before being accepted.. hope that helps!

[JeannieG]

Earb, did you also have to take English Lit? They're not accepting my CLEP credit for that class.

[Amrin11]

Hi everyone! I'm not sure if anyone else has been keeping up with this thread lol. But I just recieved a phone call about 2 hours ago letting me know that I was accepted into the nursing program! I'm super excited but a little nervous because I was already accepted into Molloy's program :/ Anyone else get a late acception for Fall 2011?

[Ashley_StudentNurse, CNA]

Hi I'm not sure if anyone puts posts on here but I have been ready all of these posts and Ive always wanted to become a RN. And I went to Suffolk and I didn't like it so much. I really would like to get into farmingdale. Everytime I look at the website or classes I get so excited. Sorry for the long post I was just wondering if any requirements changed or any information would help really!

...also I know the AS nursing and the LPN. Program are canceled this year. Does anyone know if BS nursing program you the to be a RN already to get in or any previous degrees? That would be a huge help if anyone can tell me that!!

Thank you

[earb]

They have 2 different BSN programs.. One for "traditional" students (who are going into the program with no nursing background), and another is their RN-to-BSN if you are already a nurse..Hope that helps!(I went there for my LPN and my RN so I'm very familiar with their programs!)