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@louismimi yes it is a lot of classes

@louismimi they mentioned sometimes students drop out midway of the program and that's how seats will open up in the spring which I can't imagine it's a lot of seats. I noticed that their pre nursing curriculum is also a bit different.

@louismimi it was good actually. They have so many applicants. I couldn't even get to the nursing dept. They told me I needed an appointment. Anyway I am working with admissions. They said they make final decisions for spring in January.

Thanks. I'm interested in the Brooklyn campus. I tried calling numerous times today. I will pay a visit this afternoon.

Ok thanks so much. I will give them a call tomorrow and pay them a visit. #verynervous

Ok that's not a bad wait. Only one month. What gpa did you get in with? I have really good score in my sciences A and A- it's the stuff prior to me deciding to go into nursing that has my gpa at a 2.8 now. I was also intially told when I inquired at SJC that a 3.0 is needed and only accept students in the fall.

Hi. Congrats. When did you apply and how long did it take to get an answer?

Ah ok. Thanks for your reply. Wishing you luck. I know it's hard.

Just curious what evening school nursing program did you get accepted to?

There is a school out there for every one. Research is the key

No regular layoff's right now they are actually hiring. I will keep the unemployment as one option. Im still working on how to approach my boss about this so still have it as an option

Just curious if you will be able to talk to your boss to have them lay you off so that you can get the unemployment. Someone in payroll mentioned that to me once as a suggestion and its been in the back of my mind. She said it wouldnt hurt to try.

Oh Great! you guys are all awesome! It's a very scary process, I know it can be one and I appreciate all your advise. Thank you so much. I am currently working on paying off all my bills, aside from my living expenses. I am a single woman however I do have family members who will chip in when they can for food, and transportation and small spending money when they can. IT's not much but every little bit helps. Im very thankful for that. Im just thinking out loud an my biggest concern is my mortgage. I'm not planning on starting nursing school until September anyway so I still have some time to be resourceful. I don't mind taking out loans for school i just dont want to make it a habit and take out loans for other major expenses. Another option: My employer does know that I am going to school. I'm hoping that as the time approaches they will lay me off as a favor so that I can get unemployment, but Im not depending on that. That may help me out a bit. I am definitely praying on it I just want to be able to make the best decision possible at the right given time.

Another school is adelphi university in garden city long island. These private school you are looking at minimum 8,000 per semester but at the end of the day if you need to take out loans you might as well in stead of waiting around. NYU is more expensive but they give you a $2500 scholarship each semester so that helps. Maybe you can get some form of other financial aid. Someone said Molloy college in LI is another school. The LIU compus on LI doesnt o 4 year BSN it only does RN to BSN. Not sure how far in LI you are willing to go but stonybrook university is much cheaper cause its a SUNY school the waiting list is a lot less competitive

Brief Run down: Im on my last semester of pre-nursing:yeah:. Nursing will be my 2nd degree. I already have an associates degree in business and have worked in the field for 10 years. Due the this unstable economy i decided to switch careers to nursing:redbeathe. My 9-5 job is not favorable to nursing school so i am seeking a job in the hospital especially a position with a union like 1199 that would aid in paying for my school. I am learning the hard way that the jobs on the nurse floor like unit secretary or pca pay like $15 to my understanding. I already have a huge financial responsibility with the cost of living, mort., etc. I know a lot of people are career changers i would like advice as to how you guys did it financially Kinda shaking in my knees, to think i would have to take a pay cut. I am currently an Executive Assistant for a real estate Mogul as exciting as it may sound there is no growth and always someone right around the corner willing to take my job for the perks, the experience and opportunity...The hours can be unpredictable and there really is not much time to study on the job Is there something else that I could or should be doing while as i enter into nursing school. Am i selling myself short? Please share your experiences, thoughts, opinions and in sites:idea:. Thanks so much