Nassau Community College Nursing Program

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Has anyone ever gotten into the Nassau Community College nursing program with all of their pre class done except for A&P 2 and medical microbiology? I have everthing expect for those 2 and i was wondering what my chances were of getting in on the first try.

Allimarie,

I know this is an old post, but you mentioned classmates with 3.6ish GPA's. Were these GPA's accepted for the September or January class at NCC? I just applied for January. Thanks!

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I was accepted with a 3.33 twice! I'm considering attending this time around.

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Congratulations for getting into NCCC!!! However, I wonder why they are taking students with your GPA. Don't get offended, it is very GOOD! However, they are so competitive. I work for NSLIJ as a Nursing Associate, and they stopped hiring AS Graduates. It is basically impossible to get a job with out your BSN. I got accepted into Suffolk, but decided to go to Molloy College. I will be done in DEC this Year. Best decision ever. and once again, welcome to the world of Nursing!!!!!!

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I wonder why they are taking students with your GPA. Don't get offended, it is very GOOD! However, they are so competitive.

I understand, however, I was a little offended at first. I believe I got in over some students with 4.0's because I am able to show academic commitment/investment and I'm also able to show that I can handle a full course load successfully.

I have spoken to a few current NCC nursing students, many students hoping to get into the program and I have also spoke to a few students who have quit the program. I noticed that there was a trend between the students with the 4.0's and students with 3.0-3.5. I have noticed that many student's that had 4.0's (3.7+) only took the 4 prerequisite classes, with out ever taking a full course load or any of the other required classes to graduate from the program. My guess is that these students usually do not make it to graduation. And then there are students like my-self who have a B average, have demonstrated that we can handle a full-time schedule and are committed to pursuing a career in nursing.

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I totally Agree with you. I just Finished my last semester before my preceptorship. Having good commitment and good grades once in NS it is extremely Hard, but you can do it!!!!! I work, I do NS Full-time, I have a 13 yr old, a Husband and a Dog LOL-- I'm going insane! My GPA came down from 3.8 to 3.6 in NS. so Yeah. Grades are just grades. I had Nursing professors tell me that it is not all about the A. I agree. Congratulations and Best of Luck to you!!! =D

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