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I know how you feel: I had a 2.75 from a previous degree, 3.8 in my pre-reqs and was working full time in my old field while interviewing for schools (did not tell my boss until the very end). I got wait listed at 6 schools and thought it was "over" and then received my acceptance from the last school I applied to! Now I have an amazing hospital job and am graduating this summer. Take your class, keep your attitude positive and apply to all the schools you can! Some schools also offered me to be the first considered for the next year's class when wait listed. Basically - do whatever it takes and you will get there! Good luck.

I had a similar story to yours: BA in comm and business. Worked in the communication industry for 5 years. Here's how I made it work: took my prerequisites part time over one year while I still worked full time. Finished that with no debt. Applied to a traditional BSN program and quit my job to attend full time. I was able to save enough to pay half of the $50,000 it will cost in cash and am taking out the rest in federal loans. I have worked part time while in school and now have a pt job as a PCT which will give me $5k towards my education. It is possible to work while you attend school full time!! I live in the NYC area. My final salary was $65k a year and starting salaries at my hospital are $80k. To me the $25k raise is worth the investment :-) I will graduate in August after two years of full time school. I'm glad I went the way I did and had time to work, get an internship and have a life too! Good luck!!!

I worked 20+ hours a week the first year of school as a lifeguard, and this year I am working pt as a PCT. it's doable but you has to sacrifice your social life- hence I am posting on a Friday night, studying at home, work tomorrow :-)

I think bed baths and helping with toileting is something you get used to over time, and most patients are used to/expecting you to help them wash up! Acting totally normal and not embarrassed helps patients feel more comfortable - remember, they are likely feeling helpless and frustrated and allowing them to feel relaxed and respected! Dive in head first and don't let anything, and I mean anything shock you and you'll be fine!

Thanks! I was at CNR yesterday to register and I took a walk around and noticed all the apartment buildings near the school. I loved the area! I was leaning more towards Larchmont until yesterday. I would love to be able to walk to campus and my BF just needs reasonable (mile or less) access to the Metro North to commute to NYC. Coming from Queens any rent under $1,200 seems like a steal! I'm going to look more into those pre-war looking apartments nearby the college...hopefully they allow pets, I have a very mischievous cat coming along with me I think I'm still in a state of disbelief...I can't believe in September I'll be starting college full time again! Looking forward to meeting you all in August for the orientation!

Hi Everyone, I was accepted into the IT program over the weekend and I am beyond excited to start! I've done my pre-requisites at BMCC for the past year. I'm finishing up nutrition and psych 101 (re-take) and I'll be ready to start in September! I paid my deposit two days ago, will be registering in person on Friday. I currently live in Queens with my BF and we are looking to move into the New Rochelle/Larchmont/Bronxville area in September. Anyone have suggestions for affordable apartments in the area? I don't know NewRo very well but have heard good things I paid my deposit online. At first I had the same problem as everyone else - online it just said, "Dear Jessica" without any letter. I told the admissions person about it and later that night it was changed to include the full acceptance letter with a link a the bottom to enroll. They said some people were having issues with that. Can't wait to get started and meet everyone!

ACK! I am so nervous, I haven't received my decision yet, but communicated with an admissions person a few weeks ago, they requested my Microbiology mid-term grade and what Nutrition course I will be taking this summer. I saw my Alfred updated to remove "application incomplete" in the past day or two, so I was hoping that was a good sign that I might hear today! I have had butterflies in my stomach all morning and my nerves are officially fried! I hope we all find out soon!