Info on NCLEX rating on Mountainside Nursing School

Kattabba · Feb 3, 2007

I had a friend that "flunked" out of Mountainside -- they are very competative and required an 80% average to "pass." It may sound like "no big deal" -- but trust me -- it is VERY challenging! I also know that it is relatively expensive.

She ended up with me at Passaic County Community College (Sussex) -- she graduated with the rest of us.

I would highly recommend checking into Passaic, Bergen Cnty, or CCM if you want a "traditional" 2 year RN program.

I know UMDNJ offers an accelerated program.

It was funny - when I decided to make my career change I was working as an administrative assistant. I called Morristown Memorial and asked what the starting salary for nurses was -- they told me 28. I thought to myself, 28K a year is what I make now - why the heck am I going to go through 2 years of hell?? So I asked 28K a year?? The woman said - no, $28/hr!!

That made a difference!! I just graduated in December and will be working at Morristown -- the starting rate for new grads is $29.75 - plus I will be working the night shift - so I get a $3.50 shift differential -- that means I will bemaking $33.25/hr.

If I work 36 hours a week (3, 12 hr shifts) I would make $62K a year!!

Good luck!

Kattabba