Nassau Community College : Anyone Applying for Spring 2011

Is anyone in Chem131?

Is anyone in Chem131?

i took 131 last semester. taking 132 now. what would you like to know?

Hi again, I hope all is well. Is anyone at nassau cc in the nursing program yet? Can anyone share their experiences and write about how things are going?

To virgomoon:

The professors are great. Very supportive. All the students try to help each other out cause we're all in the same boat together. The workload is very stressful and time-consuming. I broke out in hives once already. I think for students that are going into the program, they definitely should concentrate on their math skills, critical thinking for taking tests (practice some NCLEX questions online) and remember what was taught in AP1 and AP2 and psych courses. A lot of the material that we learned already,we're seeing again in lecture. There's lots of material to read so prepare to give up your free time for that. We have 2 lecture classes, 1 lab and 1 day at the hospital. The hospital is the most exciting part of the week. It's where we learn hands on.

Thank you evap2010, and dogmom67 for your replies. I appreciate the information, and eventhough I am scared now, It's nice to know there is such a great support system. I wish you all the best of luck and I know all of your hard work will pay off!

Oh by the way dogmom we're in the same boat, I have'nt looked at fractions in many moons, except to help my ten year old with math homework, so I have alot of brushing up to do if I make it into the program.

Hi all!

I am interested in NCC's ASN program... If I go this route, I will probably take classes part-time (is that possible??) and get my BSN at Stony Brook (online RN to BSN program).

I am just wondering... I have already taken statistics, and introduction to psychology (I have my BA in Psychology) so would I have to re-take these classes at Nassau? Also, how flexible is the program?

Any help would be appreciated! Thanks!

Hi all!

I am interested in NCC's ASN program... If I go this route, I will probably take classes part-time (is that possible??) and get my BSN at Stony Brook (online RN to BSN program).

I am just wondering... I have already taken statistics, and introduction to psychology (I have my BA in Psychology) so would I have to re-take these classes at Nassau? Also, how flexible is the program?

Any help would be appreciated! Thanks!

I will say that if it is possible for you to do the Accelerated BSN at Stony Brook, you may want to go that route. I looked into both programs before I ended up at NCC because I have a Bachelor degree in another area as well. Looking back, I wish I would've figured out how to go full time to the Stony Brook program for a year so I would be done already, and not have to worry about being passed over for a job as a new grad because I don't have a BSN. The trend in the industry is that EVERYONE wants you to have a BSN...yes I will have the same RN license as a BSN student and yes, I have enough credits between my degrees to have a PhD but they STILL want to see BSN on your resume. I already applied for a RN to BSN bridge program and I'm not even done with NCC until May. Everyone wants to see that you either have a BSN or that you are in the process of getting one. The NorthShore LIJ system actually requires that you get your BSN within 5 years so if there is any way you can start out with one - I say DO IT!! The "rules" for Magnet status for the hospitals are effectively weeding out a lot of ADN new grads. GOOD LUCK!

Oh and to answer your question about the NCC program it is NOT flexible. Once you take the nursing courses, you take them all together (8.5 credits/semester) and you get whatever group they give you unless you can switch with someone. If you go at night, there is one class and you can't be late, can't miss more than 2 classes and it's Mon-Thurs nights...but on the bright side, you shouldn't have to re-take classes that you already took for your last degree that apply to the NCC program.

I really appreciate your reply.

I have been thinking about SBU's accelerated program -- I went there for my undergraduate degree, and had nothing but good experiences there. However, Nassau CC is 15 minutes from where I live, while SBU is an hour +... so my husband & I were trying to avoid us having to move again, and of course, with NCC, I could probably stay working while I got the ASN. However, it does seem like biting the bullet and just commuting to get the BSN in one year is worth it, so that I could get a job. I hope all works out for you, Risgirl... It is so confusing to figure out what to do. I wish I had considered nursing before!

I really appreciate your reply.

I have been thinking about SBU's accelerated program -- I went there for my undergraduate degree, and had nothing but good experiences there. However, Nassau CC is 15 minutes from where I live, while SBU is an hour +... so my husband & I were trying to avoid us having to move again, and of course, with NCC, I could probably stay working while I got the ASN. However, it does seem like biting the bullet and just commuting to get the BSN in one year is worth it, so that I could get a job. I hope all works out for you, Risgirl... It is so confusing to figure out what to do. I wish I had considered nursing before!

I hear you - this is something to consider, I was just like you thinking there was no way I couldn't work, so the SBU program was pretty much out because it was FT plus I also live in Nassau and the commute would've been LONG. Part of the issue with working FT and going to NCC is that you need to spend time in the lab, read a couple hundred pages a week and there's just not enough time if you are trying to do both!! I worked 40 hours, plus school at night and literally changed into scrubs in the car at the stop lights to get to clinical before 5pm - because neither my job, nor the program were flexible. I hardly saw my husband, never got enough sleep and was always rushing everywhere until finally I said I couldn't do it anymore. So now I am not working and finishing at NCC. Money is a little tight but I wish we would've realized that we could manage on one salary for a year, because then I wouldn't be looking at another year of school and stressing about getting a job because my degree isn't "good enough". Hindsight...

Risgirl, I really appreciate the insight in your last post. I think, based on this (my mother also reiterated this sentiment), that taking the year and going to school full time and not worrying about working and schooling and doing the other work that goes along with it is probably the best option. My husband has a good job and we could live off of his salary for one year, so I guess this is the best route.

It sounds like you've found your groove now, though, so I hope it works out for you! Where in Nassau do you live (if you don't mind me asking...?) I'm in Baldwin right now.