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  1. Bergen Community College Day Program

    DaddyO replied to ashley624's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Hey Idimarzio, Were you the one that had MicroBio with Maria Q ? yes, we just did the switch from Cardio/Resp into GI/GU. And yes Level 1, is just as challenging if not more than the others. Esp...

  2. Nursing or Stay with the current Finance Job?? ADVICE!

    DaddyO replied to DSantosNJ's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Trading, Unit leader in an investment firm and now pricing annuities in an Actuarial Dept. been in finance for 18yrs and its time for me to move on. Currently in a nursing program at BCC, midway thru...

  3. CNA Salary In NYC

    DaddyO replied to FutureNurse102426's topic in New York Nursing

    and CNAs average about 15% of this. just an incentive to stay in school if the resources

  4. Bergen Community College Day Program

    DaddyO replied to ashley624's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Asp is on point. And some believe the new entrance exam is more challenging since it includes Biology and some other areas not on the previous Accuplacer. But oh boy, getting in is not even half the...

  5. Bergen Community College Day Program

    DaddyO replied to ashley624's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Not sure of the percentage. My four digit score was 96XX. I can't remember the last two digits...but I am certain the first two were "96" I know a lady friend that scored over 11000 i thought. My...

  6. Bergen Community College Day Program

    DaddyO replied to ashley624's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    As you know let's think positive. Sidebar: if things don't work in your favor, call and see about a waiting list. Even after being accepted, there may be some that will have to wait until next...

  7. Bergen Community College Day Program

    DaddyO replied to ashley624's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I understand your GPA will only get you considered. Meaning a certain GPA is required, not used in the final process. You say now things are different.....but not sure how different. I am confused...

  8. Bergen Community College Day Program

    DaddyO replied to ashley624's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Let me correct myself, after taking the exam and having my score compared to others, I made the cut. But I took the Accuplacer. This was the last time it was given I understand. I am in Level 2...

  9. Bergen Community College Day Program

    DaddyO replied to ashley624's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Assuming you are waiting on the acceptance letter, you can find out a few days in advance by checking your Major Status on WebAdvisor. With me, I was classified as a "General Studies" major. After...

  10. Bergen Community College Day Program

    DaddyO replied to ashley624's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    We concentrated more on the handouts and referred to the book, the pointe...etc, whenever something was not quite clear. If my memory serves me correctly, the first exam for 183 covered something...

  11. CNA or medical assistant, or other?

    DaddyO replied to 1lollipop's topic in New York Nursing

    And what is the average salary for a CNA in NY ? Thanks

  12. Schools in New Jersey?

    DaddyO replied to tiffanyyy1390's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    It seems like the determining factor for Bergen Community College was the entrance exam. Someone please correct me if I am wrong. Min GPA is now 3.0....and I believe one needs to have at least a 3.0...

  13. Anyone else wating on their results from BCC'S Nursing Entrance Exam?

    DaddyO replied to Cinqui73's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Then they really have changed things. After completing the Pre-reqs, I submitted an application to the Nursing program. There was a deadline for the applications to be submitted. Spring candidates...

  14. Anyone else wating on their results from BCC'S Nursing Entrance Exam?

    DaddyO replied to Cinqui73's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Nice meeting ya pretty lady. Crazy how that worked out...LOLOL And a Good Luck over there. It's only been week 1......let's see what happens after week 4-5. Stay positive. Can you PM me your...

  15. Anyone else wating on their results from BCC'S Nursing Entrance Exam?

    DaddyO replied to Cinqui73's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Well......how was everyone's first week of Level 1 ? I caught my eyes getting heavy a few times, so the late hours of classes will take some getting use to.

  16. Anyone else wating on their results from BCC'S Nursing Entrance Exam?

    DaddyO replied to Cinqui73's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Take out the Geometry....and check out the rest of the math... Arithmetic and Algebra is all that i recall.

  17. Anyone else wating on their results from BCC'S Nursing Entrance Exam?

    DaddyO replied to Cinqui73's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    We will definitely meet. Let me check with the wife to see what her schedule is like.....Like I said in the PM...I would like for her to hear what you have to say, so that she understands what is...

  18. Anyone else wating on their results from BCC'S Nursing Entrance Exam?

    DaddyO replied to Cinqui73's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    The Math part was easier than the link for the study guide that is provided. Arithmetic and Algebra...and nothing to deep with the Algebra. I reviewed the math using this:...

  19. Question on surviving as a CNA in North Jersey before I move there

    DaddyO replied to Miwila's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I am hearing a starting pay of $13 - $15. Not sure how many hours one can get, but 2000 hrs is the average for the year...so this equates to an annual salary of $26k - $30k. In Teaneck, Hackensack,...

  20. Anyone else wating on their results from BCC'S Nursing Entrance Exam?

    DaddyO replied to Cinqui73's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Jjlaman , RNEdit Can you tell me how much should we expect to pay for first semesters books ? The bookstore said they are waiting for a shipment that will not come until after Christmas and then...

  21. need some info, please

    DaddyO replied to rexfreedom's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I am not a nurse yet but I can comment on the taxing. I live in NJ, but work downtown in Manhattan. Like SteveRn said, you get a tax credit and I will usually get money back from NY...while owing...

  22. Anyone else wating on their results from BCC'S Nursing Entrance Exam?

    DaddyO replied to Cinqui73's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Thanks Rnedit... My wife is suggestion that i get a decent one, because according to her...I have a hearing problem. but uh...Shhhhhhh between you and I......I don't have a hearing issue.....I just...

  23. Anyone else wating on their results from BCC'S Nursing Entrance Exam?

    DaddyO replied to Cinqui73's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Congrats Winnie... I just got the email saying my Background Check was all good. There is a block on anyone registering until this comes back. I am waiting for the school to receive the report and...

  24. Pre-Nursing @ Bergen Community College

    DaddyO replied to crissyt82's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    good post jjlaman ! i think i am trying to anticipate to much and this may add to the stress levels. and having the summer to prepare for level 2 is a good suggestion as well. but it may be a...

  25. Pre-Nursing @ Bergen Community College

    DaddyO replied to crissyt82's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Wow..... I guess I am like Crissy with hearing this. I mean I heard it was demanding, but i thought the Profs would be a little considerate since it is an evening program. But hey....it's only...