Salsava

Hello All, Well the "test" is over! With the exception of nycguy, my apologies for not calling out anybody's name today. I could not remember the email names so I've decided to write them down and come prepared on Monday. See you then and make the most of this weekend people!!!! Sal

Niceguy, How long was the BLS certification class? I have been in a class all semester and I just found out that the certification has to be with American Heart. My class was with Red Cross. Have you gotten all of your stuff done yet? Stuff meaning the yellow sheet kinda stuff. Sal

Hi Kristen, Congratulations. I'm currently doing it now with the Red Cross at BMCC. Sal

Hi nycguy: You really can't go wrong with the tuition and the location (for me as I live in BK). So, I guess I'll be seeing you at orientation. I currently work part-time at a law firm on evenings and I hope I can keep this gig when the semester starts. Let's keep in touch. Sal

Hi Katie, Hi Katie, My name is Sal and I just got accepted into the Accelerated program at Downstate and I start in June. I keep hearing so many negative things about the program but I'm trying to ignore them and gauge the experiences on my own. with that said, i do have to pay attention to the common gripes that keep coming up. Will you be around in June for orientation?

Thanks for the insight. I definitely do not want to graduate and have most of my money go to loans. I do have most of my prereqs done with the exception of nutrition. I may have to do over A&P 1 b/c I got a C and many schools are asking for a C+. I hate that I may have to do that over. Anyways, it will work out. I will let you know what happens. Cheers Sava

Thank you. I want to start in the Spring so I will go visit one of their open houses. Do you go to Downstate? Sal

Hello, If you had to choose between these nursing schools in the NY area, which would you choose? Also, do hospitals take nurses from most schools or do they tend to choose from the big name institutions like NYU or Columbia? I already have a degree so I would be transferring into a two year or accelerated BSN program. I'm considering Adelphi, College of Mount St. Vincent, or Downstate. Are there any other schools I should consider or are these the best bang for the buck? I just completed my first semester at a private institution in the city and I had to take out a $40,000. loan to cover tuition and living expenses for one year. I really liked the school I was attending but I do not want to graduate and have over $85,000. in loans to pay off. Your thoughts and comments would be greatly appreciated. Sal