Nassau Community College : Anyone Applying for Spring 2011

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Looking for anyone who is applying to NCC for Spring / January start ( or anyone else on the road to applying) who wants others in the same situation to go through the process with.

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.

Yes, now that I'm almost done, things are good. The year will go super fast, the two years I've been at NCC has been like a whirlwind and I can't believe it's almost over. Another thing to consider is this, I looked into the RN to BSN program at SBU since I'll only have my Associates when I'm done and I would need another 40+ credits to get my BSN from there. I also looked into other schools out of state and applied to UNC (in Wilmington NC) who also has an online RN to BSN program. I only need 28 credits and can eventually transfer to a MSN program if I decide at that school. So check out all your options and make sure you know the deadlines because they come up fast!!

Oh I'm in Massapequa so I feel your pain with the SBU commute!!

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I started the NCC nursing program last spring and transfered to SBU in the fall. I live in Lynbrook and while the commute sucks I LOVE SB's nursing program. NCC is only 15 min from my house as well but the hour it takes me to get to class each day is well worth it considering the time I saved had I gotten an ASN and then BSN.

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Good to know, Mac! I used to live in Lawrence, and I don't think that commute would have been worth it, but Lynbrook is even further than Baldwin... How do you find the traffic in the mornings/rush hour?

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1 hr - hr 20 min

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Hi there,

Has anyone applied to NCC for Fall? Has anyone heard anything yet?

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I applied, but haven't heard anything yet. I have a 3.4 gpa, and I will graduate from NCC with an AA degree next month. The way they pick students is pretty random. I wouldn't be surprised if they picked names out of a hat. Btw... the students in the nursing program drop like flies. I have two friends in the program that told me that more than half their class dropped out. So yeah, NCC nursing is my last choice. I am up for the challenge though :D. Good Luck.

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I applied, but haven't heard anything yet. I have a 3.4 gpa, and I will graduate from NCC with an AA degree next month. The way they pick students is pretty random. I wouldn't be surprised if they picked names out of a hat. Btw... the students in the nursing program drop like flies. I have two friends in the program that told me that more than half their class dropped out. So yeah, NCC nursing is my last choice. I am up for the challenge though :D. Good Luck.

Half the class? Sounds like a severe exaggeration. The program is definitely intense, but at the same time the exams really challenge you to critically think which is what really counts when you get your job.

The best I advice I can give you if you start the program, is not to nitpick info from the book. Stick to nursing basics and spend time practicing NCLEX test taking strategies. You'll eventually be able to break down each question with ease.

Granted most of the students in the program have excellent study habits. Sadly though some let irrelevant preconceived notions and poor test taking skills hold them back from excelling on the exams which are 100% of your grade.

Also theres buzz going around now with the advent of electronic records that students may no longer be allowed to administer meds on the floor as soon as next year. And that nursing education is now gearing toward more patient simulation rather than actual live patient experience. At least thats what my instructors are telling me. Good Luck!

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^^^:hlk: And yes, I may have exaggerated a bit. I said, "more than half the class." What I meant to say was half the class dropped. My two friends, who are both middle aged ladies, said they had to change their whole life around the program. They have no life. If you fail a test 3 times (practical like proper way to wash your hands) your out of the program. After being kicked out of the program you can be re-admitted into the program only once. And if you have a dick for a professor you can't drop or switch professors.

Despite all this, I have heard from many schools that Nassau students are the best Nurses. Good luck to all, I am also planing to apply to NCC's Radiation Therapy program.

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I applied for fall 2011, but haven't heard anything yet either. I have a 4.0 but still haven't completed 4 of the corequisites yet so I've got my fingers crossed hoping that # of credits won't play a big part in the decision making this semester. Good luck to us all!!!

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They sent out acceptance letters on friday... I didn't get one so I'm out. :-/

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Do the send acceptance letters first? I have to go to check my po box... I didn't check it since last friday...

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They send the acceptance letters and the rejection letters at the same time. I got mine today... huuuu.

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