Norwalk CC anyone?

LPNEMSCT · Mar 15, 2008

Hi,

Do you know the when ncc accepts applications into their nursing program? I haven't appled yet but I am graduating from an LPN program in June and I'm thinking of applying there to bridge to RN. Thanks Erika

Matt 2be RN · Mar 19, 2008

Norwalk CC, if im not mistaken, accepts applications for the nursing program beetween november and february of each year. So the application deadline for 2008 has obviously passed because I too wanted to apply there. Looks like i'll have to wait until November to apply. Good luck!

3rdgenRN2B · Mar 31, 2008

Yeah, NCC accepts from Nov-Feb and I think letters are usually mailed in April, at least that's what I've heard....I'll be watching the mailbox a year from now...

nursic · Apr 6, 2008

I think NCC is going to send all the the letters on April 30st:angryfire. They really enjoy to torture those who are waiting since February 1st!!!!!!

Sorry, just need to vent!

Smitty08 · Apr 30, 2008

Glad to see people applying to NCC. I graduated from there in '84 (fossil) and it was the best thing I could have done for my career. All these years later, still in nsg, and moving on! Good luck to all of you!:cheers:

NurseKeiKei · May 4, 2008

Hi all,

I received an acceptance letter from NCC on Wednesday. Good luck to those still waiting.

3rdgenRN2B · May 12, 2008

Quick question for the NCC applicants/accepted students...

I was well on my way towards completing my prereqs here and fully intended on applying this coming November. Then I attended an info session and felt completely discouraged. Apparently they don't reccomend working more than 28 hrs per week (no can do) and they don't gaurantee you evening clinicals although they are offered (which I would need). Anyone here planning on working full time while there and hoping for evening clinicals? I don't want to give up but feel I have no choice given my situation. I would love any and all advice...

Thanks

gemini08 · May 13, 2008

Hi,

Please look into other options of schools w/full evening & Saturday clinicals. I highly recommend you go to an info session for St. Vincent's College because they do have all of what you are looking for. Please read my long post I wrote in the "St. Vincent's Acceptances" and it will spell everything out.

What Norwalk is trying to convey to prospective students is the fact that after you complete Nur 101 in your 1st semester, you then will have 2 Nursing courses each semester until graduating and it is most difficult to work 30+ hrs and maintain a good standing in the Nursing program. I'm not saying it cannot be done, but it is a huge challenge to put it lightly. I have a friend who is finishing his 2nd semester and he works just about 10 hrs/week and he tells me all the time it is a real struggle to keep up w/everything you need to get done and that is w/working so few hrs.

Please don't give up. I have a friend who is finishing her 4th semester of Nursing courses at St. Vincent's and she works about 40hrs weekly and really is quite happy at the pace she is working at. Even with 1 Nursing course in a semester there is so much to do and be responsible for. When she finishes work at 3 or 3:30 then she rests a bit then goes in for class at 5:30 or 6:00pm depending on which class she is taking. The part-time students at St. Vincent's have clinicals all day every Saturday every semester. It really is the best program for those who need to work over 30hrs. Yes, you would have to take A&P and Micro over, but it is worth it if this is really what you want to do.

The staff at NCC is just trying to lay it out before you make any solid commitments. The biggest drawback at any of the Community College RN programs or even BHSN is the fact that you must take 2 Nursing courses after your first semester. Sure, you'll get done faster but w/much greater stress added to your life that doesn't need to be. I'd be happy to tell you more, just pm me.

trepinCT · May 15, 2008

working even 20 hours a week can be a lot for most students, I am getting ready for my 2nd year at NCC and it is an intense program and any of the programs in the state will tell you the same. They are being honest. Its hard work and requires hours and hours of prep time for just the clinical part. ..Its worth the sacrifice and being broke for 2 years...

tfsc1958 · Mar 19, 2009

How was NCC? I have been accepted to BHSN and waiting to hear from NCC. Do you think NCC is a good program?

cool12 · Sep 20, 2009

Those second nursing courses that u are talking about are not really nursing courses. They are pharmacology which mostly involves calculation of drugs that u will take from second semester.

Hi,
Please look into other options of schools w/full evening & Saturday clinicals. I highly recommend you go to an info session for St. Vincent's College because they do have all of what you are looking for. Please read my long post I wrote in the "St. Vincent's Acceptances" and it will spell everything out.
What Norwalk is trying to convey to prospective students is the fact that after you complete Nur 101 in your 1st semester, you then will have 2 Nursing courses each semester until graduating and it is most difficult to work 30+ hrs and maintain a good standing in the Nursing program. I'm not saying it cannot be done, but it is a huge challenge to put it lightly. I have a friend who is finishing his 2nd semester and he works just about 10 hrs/week and he tells me all the time it is a real struggle to keep up w/everything you need to get done and that is w/working so few hrs.
Please don't give up. I have a friend who is finishing her 4th semester of Nursing courses at St. Vincent's and she works about 40hrs weekly and really is quite happy at the pace she is working at. Even with 1 Nursing course in a semester there is so much to do and be responsible for. When she finishes work at 3 or 3:30 then she rests a bit then goes in for class at 5:30 or 6:00pm depending on which class she is taking. The part-time students at St. Vincent's have clinicals all day every Saturday every semester. It really is the best program for those who need to work over 30hrs. Yes, you would have to take A&P and Micro over, but it is worth it if this is really what you want to do.
The staff at NCC is just trying to lay it out before you make any solid commitments. The biggest drawback at any of the Community College RN programs or even BHSN is the fact that you must take 2 Nursing courses after your first semester. Sure, you'll get done faster but w/much greater stress added to your life that doesn't need to be. I'd be happy to tell you more, just pm me.