KieranBC

You'll only be certain if you contact the recruiter, to be honest. They are used to such questions so they won't judge you for clarifying. If you want the job regardless of whether or not the night shift differential is included, then just sit tight and enjoy your new role! I worked at MSK many moons ago and started there about 10 years ago. When I was hired onto an inpatient unit, I was hired for nights but my salary offered was reflective of my daytime salary and did not include the differential. The differential was added when I actually went to nights on my paychecks, after being oriented and spending a bit of time on days. No idea if it still works that way though. So my base salary was what was the offical rate of pay. The night diff was added on each paycheck reflective of the hours I worked overnight. Good luck--it's a marvelous organization to work for.

For those of you worrying about books the current cohort will be selling used copies on July 6th, at 11AM.

Total tuition for the program is 37,800. Four semesters at 9,450. Also 2000 or so in nursing lab fees, according to: Concordia College-New York | Financing Your Education - Adult Education As far as I can tell, the first cohort attended an accredited program. The accreditation is dated at November 2009, before the first class finished in December. The curriculum that was observed and approved by the CCNE was that which the first cohort attended. That is how I understand it, anyhow. I understand your concerns about the commute. How far out on the island will you be coming from? I'll be coming from Queens, and while I am not terribly far from any of the three bridges, I know traffic might be a bit daunting. Personally I plan on playing it by ear for the first couple of months. If I feel that I would benefit from living closer to the school I might pursue something in the Westchester area after feeling it out. Perhaps you could inquire about dorming options at the orientation coming up in June? You can always give commuting a try, and if living somewhere closer to campus is an option, pursue that soon after starting. Since leases are typically 12 months delaying the beginning of one would mean your lease wouldnt end before the program finishes. If you do want to reside on campus, though, I imagine there are deadlines and space reservations to meet sooner than later. Hopefully someone else might know more about that. All concerns aside, I am sure it will be worthwhile! :) Congratulations!

Yeah--I heard they were originally going to allow people to start clinical every spring semester with that expansion. Apparently funding fell through as far as hiring faculty and clinical instructors, or something to that effect. It would have been good for those who are not guaranteed a spot for Fall 2010 clinicals; waiting until January is a lot easier than waiting a whole year!

Congratulations! Did you apply to their Manhattan site or the main campus program at Riverdale? I am not in clinicals there but would be starting them in the Fall 2010 if I were continuing. I have known many who have completed the program, and have done all of my prereqs and lower division nursing courses there. Something to keep in mind: They cannot guarantee clinical placement for Fall 2010 for students who have been admitted during the Spring 2010 term. If clinical sites fill up, a waiting list based on entry date and GPA is used to determine who will start in the Fall. Do you have all your prereqs done? They probably included a letter about this in your acceptance package, but due inquire as to where you will stand. Just because they cannot guarantee your placement doesnt mean it is not likely you will have a spot in clinical. A number of factors could differ, such as several students not completing their prereqs with the required grades/GPA, which might ease those on the waiting list into clinical placements. The Mount is a great place. You'll never feel like just a number. The professors are very personable, and are always willing to help you succeed. That being said the first clinical semester is very difficult, as it is during that first class that the most nursing students are not able to move forward. That should not deter you though, as if you are ready to make the commitment, you will surely succeed :) Clinical placements are in a variety of places. The college maintains relationships with NYP Cornell/Columbia, NYU, Westchester Medical Center, Bronx VA, Mt. Sinai, Lawrence Hospital, and others I am surely forgetting. Also depends on where you are registered, Manhattan or Riverdale. Again, congratulations!

Congratulations! Just wanted to echo what others said above. Commuting to Bronxville via the Metro North from Manhattan will cost you 30-35 minutes, not including the time it will take to get to Grand Central. Clinical sites like Westchester Medical Center are further north, and not necessarily within easy distance from respective train stations. Unless you were planning on driving, which brings with it a lot of other hassles. Riverdale truly is the best of both worlds. I lived there for four years during my undergrad and believe it to be one of the city's best kept secrets. You're able to drive, walk, and take public transport to pretty much anywhere you need, all the while in a beautiful, safe neighborhood. It is about a 10-15 minute drive to Concordia from Riverdale. No where near as busy or exciting as Manhattan though.