New Jersey City University (NJCU) Accelerated Nursing 2019

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Hi all!

I know it may be a bit early but I like to always get the ball rolling. Is there anyone that is looking to apply to the 2019-2020 accelerated nursing cohort at NJCU?? I'm looking to connect so we can keep each other updated throughout the process.

1 minute ago, Aaraya428 said:

Another delay?

Yes, that's what it seems like.

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8 minutes ago, sdagurl7 said:

Dear Applicant,

Due to the high volume of applications for the Jersey City campus, there has been an unexpected delay with finalizing the admission decisions. An approximate date decisions will be finalized is unavailable at this time. Please refrain from emailing and/or contacting the office by phone to determine the status of your application. All applicants will receive an admission decision notification through NursingCAS email correspondence immediately following the final selection.

If there are any questions regarding your application, you will receive an email via NursingCAS correspondence.

Thank you again for your continued patience during this busy time.

Good Luck!

Nursing Department Admission Committee

Yup...just got the same email. I almost knew we wouldn’t hear back today. But no estimate at all as to when we will? Ugh...

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While you guys are waiting for your application decisions...Remember, deep breathing. ?

Here is a little Q&A about the program and school. I will post a second part a little bit later. ?

I really want to know about parking arrangements. How's it like?

The school has the parking lot conveniently right on campus, albeit first-come, first-served. However, you are able to park on some of the streets next to and nearby the school. These are the three different ways you can go about parking your car:

Purchase a parking permit from the school (MOST CONVENIENT): If you are traveling from afar, this may be the best bet, as it is the least expensive (daily parking rate is $10, and on-campus classes are 3-4x a week) and least stressful way (for looking for parking spots) of ensuring you get your car parked and that you’re on campus without time constraints. Parking permits can be purchased last I checked online via GothicNet or at the Registrar, and then picked up at the Security Office (which you will pass by quite often on the first floor of the Rossey building). The school website and GothicNet will reflect the most recent cost for the parking permit; it must be purchased each semester, including Summer. If you are open to carpooling with a few people in your area, create dedicated travel groups and split the cost of the parking permit.

“Per Diem” parking (MOST EXPENSIVE): If you plan on driving to school once in a while, this may be the best option; there is the option to pay to park for the day. When you enter the parking lot, you will get a garage ticket at the automated gate; if you added funds to your ID card, you can pay with that to receive a discount (last we had $2 off the typical $10 day parking cost).

Side-street parking (MOST RISKY): some of the streets are available to park your car. However, be careful of “residential parking only” areas and alternate-side parking rules, as the neighborhood strictly enforces them, and you will get ticketed $75-110 per offense.

Do you have any book recommendations that will help prepare us before and during the program?

I would highly recommend brushing up on Anatomy & Physiology. It will be EXTREMELY IMPORTANT that you understand these concepts before stepping into class, as it will only be more difficult as you delve into Pathopharmacology and Adult Health I/II. Some of the best resources are actually online, which many of you may already be familiar with:

Khan Academy: Even though it is geared more towards school-aged children, this is a great review site; they even developed learning plans for the NCLEX-RN, which would be best if you wanted a leg up before school begins. There are videos that explain functions and mechanisms of actions for medication and pathophysiology, and associated quizzes to take for each of the subjects.

RegisteredNurseRN: Nurse Sarah has a near-comprehensive nursing care review site FOR FREE; I can personally attest that the short quizzes and YouTube videos saved me from the insanity of trying to read hundreds of pages each week.

Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN Exam: This IS the NCLEX-RN “bible”, so to speak. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND you get a copy of this when you START your classes and use it as reference support for your classes, as it does have quizzes for each chapter to help with studying.

UWorld: You will hear about this test review site from almost every new RN or those that are reviewing for their NCLEX-RN; it may be a bit steep to purchase, but it is highly recommended that you purchase the 3-month package, and BEGIN it during the last month of your program (as it can take up to two months for the Boards of Nursing [dependent on which state you want to practice in] to issue your “Attestation To Test” document (ATT; the permission granting you to registered for and to take the exam). This exam review has been touted as one of the best options in reviewing for the NCLEX-RN, as it is fashioned to reflect how the exam looks like (“alternate format” questions, alongside multiple-choice questions), and tracks your progress. The question bank is fair, with about ~3,500 questions available.

Kaplan NCLEX-RN Prep and Prep Plus Books: This would be closer to the 3rd/last semester of studying. I personally used this to augment my studying, as it gave a more in-depth look into strategies on how to tackle UNDERSTANDING what the question really is, as well as understanding HOW to answer the question. I felt that it helped me concretize the manner of how I approached the exam to successfully complete it without too much stress and anxiety.

Are wearing long sleeves under scrubs during clinical rotations a problem to cover tattoos? I’ve heard mixed reviews.

There are definitely mixed reviews, as it is dependent on which site you are assigned for your clinical excursions. We absolutely have had students in the cohort that had tattoos on their arms and neck, but from their experiences, there were no reported issues. This would be a question better posed to your clinical instructor and the professor for the class that is associated to the clinical excursions; however, I would recommend having a long-sleeved shirt, just in case the clinical site does impose regulations on showing tattoos.

What did ya’ll do for health insurance?

If you currently do not have health insurance, depending on your state, Medicare may be the best bet to demonstrate health insurance coverage. There will be a mandatory student nurse coverage to purchase, as well (best to do with NSO, for approximately $35 for the entire year).

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Hey everyone! I'm definitely getting a little nervous since I haven't received any emails from NJCU so I was just wondering if anyone else was in the same position. Also, has anyone applied to/ know of any other programs that are less competitive?

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19 minutes ago, ange1ie said:

Hey everyone! I'm definitely getting a little nervous since I haven't received any emails from NJCU so I was just wondering if anyone else was in the same position. Also, has anyone applied to/ know of any other programs that are less competitive?

Our cohort received acceptance e-mails about a week after due to our high volume of applications (around 700). I would just wait it out first. The majority of ABSN programs are highly selective, including Rutgers University, Caldwell University, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Felician University, and Georgian Court University.

If not those, try and look at ADN programs as well. Chamberlain SON, Trinitas are some examples.

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I’m hoping we hear back this coming week...I did expect a delay, but definitely wanted to get a decision before May.

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This has to be the week! Anxiously checking my email every 5 seconds?

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@Kao2468 Sameeee. I’m so over this waiting ?? I just wanna know already.

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I hope so too, but last year we did not hear back until April, 20th and they presumably had less applicants. I’d take the communication we’ve received at face value. We may not hear back until May. That’s just my thoughts, but we may very well likely hear from them tomorrow! ?

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I keep checking this forum religiously too. When one person hears back, I think we all will.

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I will be on campus tomorrow because we're doing a nursing research symposium for our Nursing Research class.

I will ask around about how close they are with decisions.

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I just realized we’re technically still within the 6 to 8 week decision period... this Thursday is 8 weeks

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