Nicole Hamma

Yes it is

There aren't individual pharmacology and pathophysiology classes. They are mixed into each semester

Tuition changes each year. I know the professors hosted an orientation on zoom in either May or June. They'll send you the welcome letter too that way you can start the readings before classes start. Some students didn't do the readings but I highly recommend doing them that way you're not cramming before the exam even though you have like 3 weeks between each test. If you need any study tips closer to when the exams start, feel free to email me at [email protected] and I'd be happy to share what worked for me ?

You don't necessarily need to take micro before starting the first year because none of what you will learn applies to fundamentals. However, I do recommend taking it during a Summer session because it will be difficult to juggle a nursing class on top of micro. Micro is a lot. Your first fundamentals course may seem overwhelming just because so much is thrown out you at once and you don't really know what to expect. You have to find a balance which I was able to do after taking the first exam. Your first clinical day will be on campus and the professor will go over everything that is expected of you. What is great about these professors is that they totally understand how you feel. They are going to guide you through it step by step. I was so nervous during my first clinical day and my professor was so understanding. All of the faculty are there to support you. I'm sure you will love it just like I have been!

For fundamentals, you have a choice of St. Catherine's, Good Sam, St. Charles, and I believe there is one more but I can't remember. All of the professors who teach fundamentals are great. They really want you to succeed. If you feel like you are struggling in their class, definitely take advantage of their office hours.

Yes, I started this past fall. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask! ?

Also, if there's a recurrent pattern of poor exam grades, when you meet with the professor, they will ask you if you're working and how many hours per week that you work. Depending on what you tell them, they will tell you to cut back on your hours. For fundamentals which you all will be taking in the fall, you will be on campus either 3 or 4 days of the week; lab is 3 hours, lecture is a combined 3 hours for the week, and clinical is close to 8 hours. It's all about finding a balance. I know nursing school isn't exactly cheap especially when you start purchasing books and the program for online homework, so I recommended that you work as much as you can up until the program starts

The professors recommend to cut back on your hours. Between lecture, clinical, and lab, you will be spending a majority of your time studying. It is easy to fall behind. I still work but I don't work nearly as much as I did before starting the program.

Always believe in yourself! Your grades are not going to define the type of nurse you will become. Best of luck to you, if you have any other questions, I'm here to help in any way that I can! ?

Hi there! Suffolk and Stony Brook have a joint nursing program where you can obtain your BSN online after your two years at Suffolk while working as a nurse. There is also chamberlain university which is a 1-year online BSN program. It is a little more expensive but you would be guaranteed your BSN earlier so your chances of obtaining a job in NY are much higher. A family friend graduated from Suffolk's program in May of last year, took her NCLEX over the Summer, passed and finished her BSN online at Chamberlain in October but she has been working ever since she passed her NCLEX. Also, Suffolk's nursing program has a really good reputation as far as NCLEX passing rates!

My rubric was in the high 70's and I scored an 83 on the TEAS. It really depends on the applicant pool. In previous years, a rubric score of 75+ and a TEAS score of 78+ would get you in. But if a lot of people are applying with rubric scores close to 80+ and TEAS scores 80+, it makes it that more competitive. You do get an additional 2 points added to your rubric score if you submit your first TEAS attempt which is a nice little bonus. You also don't need to stress about having all of the prerequisites completed prior to applying. I still have to take A&P 2 over the Summer, but obviously the more you have done, the higher your rubric score is. Ammerman is slightly more competitive than Grant, so you all have a good chance of getting into either campus from the stats I've seen some of you post. The important thing is to not get discouraged if you don't get in the first time around. This will only motivate you even more!

Hi guys! I'm currently in Suffolk's nursing program (class of 2021). I came across your forum and just wanted to let you all know that if you have any questions, I'd be happy to help! :)

I can’t remember the exact number of how many seats are available but I believe there are less than 60.

Completing A&P I and II helps a lot with the science section on the TEAS because a majority of it is focused on the body systems and their functions. You will eventually need to take it as it is part of the nursing curriculum. They obviously just recommend taking it sooner rather than later.

I was accepted and was missing A&P II and one English course. I had the other course requirements completed. According to the website , it states that the more courses that are completed, the greater the chance of admission. Those courses that are required help build your rubric score. If you have a really high TEAS score to kind of make up for the low rubric score, then I would say you have a chance. Did you score exemplary?