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  1. Hi all, Today I got my acceptance letter for NCC's nursing program. I'm sooo happy, excited and, of course, a little nervous, but I've waited 1/2 lifetime for this opportunity. Thanks to everyone...
  2. Am I still a nurse?

    I have done a considerable amount of substituting in schools this past year. School nursing IS nursing. When there is an emergency to handle, can you call a resident, respiratory or your manager?...
  3. Nassau Community College

    Hi, all, I applied to Nassau Community College today for the Spring 2010 semester. I understand that the Spring class is much smaller than the Fall semester. Would anyone mind sharing -- I applied...
  4. Hi! Can anyone help me out with salary info for a cna in the Long Island area? I'm currently working on my pre-reqs for nursing school and I'll also be :confused:starting a cna course this...
  5. I got accepted to nassau community college!

    Natingale, Many thanks for your calm and no nonsense factual replies all the time! I won't hesitate to contact you for your much appreciated help - although I can't be sure I'll be calm, and I know I...
  6. I got accepted to nassau community college!

    Natingale, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!! I can't believe you posted your congrats to me - earlier today, I was thinking of how I owed YOU a note of thanks for all of your past encouragement. I...
  7. I got accepted to nassau community college!

    Karenanda, Congrats to you as well. I've heard that the interview process isn't a big deal, but don't quote me on that:) I should be able to get more info from some of the people I work with that...
  8. Nassau Community College

    Karenanda, Congrats with your knock-out GPA! They didn't give specifics at the meeting as to what classes needed to be done prior to acceptance except of course for the obvious ones (math, eng,...
  9. Nassau Community College

    Hi Suzi4, Thanks for joining to chat with me! Waiting and applying is such a tough process and its nicer to have people to talk with that are going thru the same nerve wracking experience! You have...
  10. Do you actually wear gloves/gowns/masks ?

    I'm with you. I have 2 children at home and there is NO WAY I'm bringing anything home to them that I have the power to control. Shame on the nurses being so careless. I work the night shift --...
  11. Nassau Community College Nursing Program

    Allimarie, I know this is an old post, but you mentioned classmates with 3.6ish GPA's. Were these GPA's accepted for the September or January class at NCC? I just applied for January.
  12. Hi, I got my CNA during my pre-reqs. I called 2 local hospitals and asked for the hiring criteria for CNA's (or PCA's). Both hospitals said that you had to have either your state issued CNA or have...
  13. Nassau Community College?

    Hi, Has anyone been accepted to Nassau Community College's nursing program with a 3.75 (or maybe less)? I plan on applying in October for January's class. I always hear "4.0" as the number that gets...
  14. I'm 39 and want to become a nurse.

    Go for it! I'm 46 (female, though) and went back to school to start pre-reqs when my youngest son started kindergarten. Prior to my children, I worked in NYC for many years as an "executive...
  15. Nassau Community College?

    Natingale, thanks for the quick response, I pm'd
  16. Nassau Community College

    oldcatlady, Thanks for your kind words. It is awesome to be able to do this. I'm not sure if I would use the word "awesome" my first day at NCC, when I was 42 sitting in Sociology surrounded by 18...
  17. Nassau Community College

    I'm so glad to have this place to go and post! I haven't told any relatives, friends, etc. (except for my husband and my sister that I've applied. I don't want to share my disappointment if I don't...
  18. Nassau Community College

    I called again today (I hadn't read your post yet) and they said "by the end of this month". This is really, really difficult to wait. I just feel like everything is on hold. I know I should be...
  19. Nassau Community College

    oldcatlady, Hi, according to NCC they go out middle to end of April. Of course, I've been checking/double checking everyday! Not fun to
  20. Top things about applying

    These are all too funny.......I thought I was the only one thinking/almost doing all of these things! Especially the checking the school's nursing website. I did the scrubs thing along time...
  21. Top things about applying

    Glad you posted....no you're not alone! I'm so preoccupied with getting the mail lately! I've been told responses for my school come out mid to end of April. Good luck to
  22. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
  23. Nassau Community College

    Sorry to hear your mom wasn't home to share your good news. It's such great news and I'm so glad you shared it with us! I know you'll be having a happy weekend! Like I said, my brother loves...
  24. Nassau Community College

    Old Cat Lady, When you've got news that INCREDIBLY GREAT TO SHARE, glad you told us no matter what the thread title is!!!! My brother is in Farmindale's RN program and he absolutely loves it!!!! He...
  25. Injections practice?

    Wow, there is so much emotion involved in this topic. I don't want to dismiss the seriousness of it. But I believe a little humor goes along way. I also believe it's best to look on the bright side...