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Yes, I know they have an office in Manhattan - I worked there temporarily as a receptionist while they were trying to find me work. The owner is a JERK and is one of the reasons why I didn't stay there longer than a few weeks. I remember when he hired me he "patted" me on the face and told me "I was going to be fine" - I should've listened to my conscience then but I ignored it because I was just re-entering the workforce after a long break from being a stay at home mom, and I was desperate. I believe they also have an office in long island. The staff there is really nice and were really helpful but I wouldn't step foot back in that place because of the owner - REAL JERK and extremely unprofessional.

If you do a search on here you'll see that most people say it's more than likely impossible to work while in the program. It only starts in the summer. I have read some posts where some people say they were able to work part time, and that's VERY PART-TIME! I hope you have most of their pre-reqs done because they have alot. Just a heads up- they look favorably on healthcare experience and also volunteer experience. Good Luck! I plan to apply there also but feel I have somewhat of a leg up on others since I have about 3 years experience working in a hospital and I live in the area (another plus that they look favorably upon) :wink2:

why is the starting wage only 58-65k for them here in nyc? i've lived in nyc all my life 31 years and trust me i've worked at columbia university hospital and st. luke's-roosevelt hospital with nurses (on the administrative side), and their starting pay is more close to 70k. right now starting pay for city hospitals (kings county, harlem hospital, and so on) is about 65k and private hospitals like mt. sinai - 70k to start (http://www.mountsinai.org/other/health%20care%20professionals/nursing/careers/salary%20and%20benefits) , and lenox hill - 70k to start (http://www.lenoxhillhospital.org/pdf/nursing_benefits_2007.pdf). nyc private hospitals pay way more than the city hospitals, you might see a slight difference between manhattan and brooklyn hospitals but overall most of them are well over 65k to start.

alliecat: Are you saying that you don't have to be an employee in order to apply for it? How do I go about finding out about this, and do you have the name and or email of the person to contact for this program? I would really appreciate it. -Cee Cee

simplelife4me: - Did you have an EFC of zero? The website states that applicants with an EFC (expected family contribution) of zero who are enrolled full-time get first preference over other applicants...

I am still mostly considered in becoming an rn, however with all of the waiting lists and competitiveness I might consider applying to a RT program. Later on down the line I might consider getting my RN degree. Does anyone know if there is a difference in salary re: a respiratory therapist who has an associate's v. bachelor's degree? Also would I have to do more schooling to become registered or do I just take the test after the degree is completed?

I need to take chemistry as a pre-req for SUNY downstate. I am not good in math and am terrified of chemistry. There is no specification in the "type" of chemistry needed. Which kind of chemistry course would you say is by far the easiest kind of chemistry? Intro, Basic, General or are those all the same things? -Thanks, Cee Cee

I need to take chemistry as a pre-req to SUNY downstate. I am not good in math and am terrified of chemistry. There is no specification in the "type" of chemistry needed. Which kind of chemistry course would you say is by far the easiest kind of chemistry? Intro, Basic, General or are those all the same things? -Thanks, Cee Cee

Scooter5 - are the labs done totally online? Please explain as I will consider doing Microbiology this way? -Thanks, CeeCee

Scooter5 - you mentioned all of the science classes that you took there online, how are the labs incorporated?

I am currently taking an psych dev. class with them through fingerlakes community college. I called the registrars office in advance to find out if I'd have any trouble later on trying to transfer the credits. They said that the classes taken through suny learning network shows up on the transcript as a regular class. There is no distinction that it is an online course. Just an FYI: I love the psych dev. class I'm taking, the class is excellent and the professor uses a method in which the students teach themselves (weird but interesting). I'm averaging an A, and I will definitely use them again to take more courses.

Living in Metro NYC and going to school full-time is very daunting financially for some - at least $800 for rent - from a reasonable commuting distance. I've lived here all my life and unless you live in a rent-stabilized apartment or housing projects- that's the only way you're only going to pay $800 dollars in rent. Now for the rest of NY'ers the rent is atleast $1100 and in some areas that's for a studio.

I have a vehicle too but I also work full-time and am married with 2 kids and I just don't think I would like to spend the time commuting so far even if it only 1 day a week (not including going the night before for care plans). This program is so unique. I wish they would implement more programs like it. It really does fit the need for people who have busy schedules. If they opened up a school like this in NYC people would flock to it!! I'm not sure when you're looking to apply but I probably have about another year of pre-reqs before I start applying to programs, but I'm researching now since competition in NYC is ridiculous and I'll need to start taking all the pre-reqs I need now for all of the programs I'm looking to apply to. Have you heard of Holy Name Hospital in Teaneck, NJ (about 25 minutes from the brooklyn bridge). They are a hospital with their own Nursing School located on the same area as the hospital (where most of the clinicals are done). They're not too pricey but in no ways can compare to the affordability of OCC. The program is a diploma program with the option to take 3 additional credits to receive the associate's. I have family right in that area and was also considering moving to teaneck - it's a really beautiful area. They also have are top ranked for the NCLEX. Here's the link: http://www.holyname.org/school_of_nursing.asp

I also live in Brooklyn and was considering their me day program, however I'm concerned about where there locations for their clinicals will be... They're located n southern jersey right? It's a pretty far commute and though their one day Rn program Seems promising-I don't think there's any feasible way for me to get to clinicals on time. I've read the info. On their website and I do believe you have to pick up your assignments for careplans the day before your assigned clinical. Please share your plans on which program you'll be attending, and how you will commute. It would be very interesting to hear since we both live very far from the campus. -thanks, CeeCee

Queens college doesn't have a Nursing program, I think you might mean York College or Queensborough Community College...