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    Job Prospects for New Nurses in NYC

    nycNurse2b replied to nycNurse2b's topic in New York Nursing

    amoymak thanks for the response! glad to hear that the prospects are good. I really want to work with kids in a PEDS ward - - any thoguhts on whether or not thats a job that 's easy to attain as a...
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    CUNY Help: BMCC & Hunter

    nycNurse2b replied to nycNurse2b's topic in New York Nursing

    I will definitely look into it. Although even if they tell me on the phone that there is no waiting list, i am not so sure i am going to believe them!!
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    Job Prospects for New Nurses in NYC

    nycNurse2b replied to nycNurse2b's topic in New York Nursing

    -jt I always appreciate your help! Many
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    hunter college-nursing school

    nycNurse2b replied to HCstudent's topic in New York Nursing

    I spoke to someone at Hunter a while back and was told that each year they accept 80 people into their nursing program. When pressed, the woman i spoke with said that they routinely get over 200...
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    NYS Nursing Shortage - effect on NYC?

    nycNurse2b posted a topic in New York Nursing

    "According to a 2003 study commissioned by the state Department of Education, New York is about 16,000 nurses shy of the number needed to care for state residents. Nearly a quarter of the nurses...
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    CUNY School - BMCC

    nycNurse2b replied to nycNurse2b's topic in New York Nursing

    I had called a main number, asked to be transferred to the Nursing Department and once there asked the person who answered about the waiting list. Was told that there was not
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    CUNY School - BMCC

    nycNurse2b replied to nycNurse2b's topic in New York Nursing

    so happy to hear that mr. ****** was the exception! he said that entrance into the nursing school is based on your gpa from 4 required courses. english, a&p, math for health, and psych. he said...
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    CUNY School - BMCC

    nycNurse2b replied to nycNurse2b's topic in New York Nursing

    i, too, have applied to bmcc and hope to enroll in the evening/weekend nursing program. have not yet gotten an acceptance letter but i did transfer all my credits from my bs degree (its in business)....
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    CUNY School - BMCC

    nycNurse2b replied to nycNurse2b's topic in New York Nursing

    Nurse Monica!!! Many, many congrats! Nice when hard work & dedication pays off!! Right?? Best of luck in your new role as RN. I appreciate yout taking the time to answer all my questions. Your...
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    CUNY School - BMCC

    nycNurse2b replied to nycNurse2b's topic in New York Nursing

    What a moron i am lilmamita! Blew right over the fact that you just took your boards - my bad. My fingers will be crossed until further notice! Hope you did great. [thanks -jt: I only noticed it...
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    waiting list for Trinitas Hospital School of Nursing / Newark area nursing schools?

    nycNurse2b replied to rhp123's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    How much is TRINITAS? Also, isnt it in conjuntion with UCC? Therefore i thought it was community college prices. I'm confused. I don't know what i'm talknig about! Can someone please clarify? I...
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    CUNY School - BMCC

    nycNurse2b replied to nycNurse2b's topic in New York Nursing

    1.What is the average class size? 2.Did you find it difficult to register for the classes you needed? i.e. did they fill up fast, not offer them with enough frequency, etc? 3.Did you attend in the...
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    CUNY School - BMCC

    nycNurse2b replied to nycNurse2b's topic in New York Nursing

    Thanks so much for taking the time to respond. While I always appreciate the responses i get from EVERYONE, it was most helpful to hear from you as you are a recent grad of BMCC's nursing program. I...
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    Where can I enroll ASAP into Nursing Program?

    nycNurse2b replied to nycNurse2b's topic in New York Nursing

    I greatly appreciate all who have taken the time to respond. I have applied to BMCC and will plan to start taking classes during their summer session. If offered, i'll start with Anatomy &...
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    Where can I enroll ASAP into Nursing Program?

    nycNurse2b posted a topic in New York Nursing

    This is so baffling - with the nursing shortage and all, one might think nursing school would be easy to get into. I have a BS already and would be enrolling in an Associates program. Everywhere...
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    CUNY School - BMCC

    nycNurse2b replied to nycNurse2b's topic in New York Nursing

    SOunds like BMCC was at the top of its game 20 years ago. I can only hope the program is still the same today. Are there any recent grads who can enlighten me? Or are there any specific questions...
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    Where can I enroll ASAP into Nursing Program?

    nycNurse2b replied to nycNurse2b's topic in New York Nursing

    The American Association of Colleges of Nursing reports that 11,000 qualified people were turned away from nursing schools nationwide last year. That's a 48 percent jump from 2002, when 5,300 people...
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    Where can I enroll ASAP into Nursing Program?

    nycNurse2b replied to nycNurse2b's topic in New York Nursing

    Sorry that i keep posting a gazillion questions here. I know most of you ar thinking - jeez, just go online, make a call to the school directly, etc, etc, etc. Oh how i wish it were that easy! I am...
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    Where can I enroll ASAP into Nursing Program?

    nycNurse2b replied to nycNurse2b's topic in New York Nursing

    Re: College of Mount Saint Vincent & other accelerated programs. What if my BS is in Business and i have not taken ANY college level BIO, CHEM, etc? Also, and idea how much Beth Israel's...
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    Where can I enroll ASAP into Nursing Program?

    nycNurse2b replied to nycNurse2b's topic in New York Nursing

    THanks! I will look into that now! Appreciate your