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LoveNursing422, Thanks a lot for the info! I wasn't unable to attend the prep class 'cause i work nights. I hope the nursing department would give me a copy of the syllabus, that would be awesome. Thanks again!

Hi Neeniebean, Could you tell me what was the application process like? I was curious to know how they calculate GPA. I was credits from a previous college. Would they calculate all the courses I took or just the courses that are relevant to the major? Thanks!

Hi. I am starting the nursing program at NCC this fall. I know that NCC has a great reputation. However, I am thinking about transferring to SUNY Farmingdale because they have class flexibility and offer more liberal arts courses that go toward a bachelor's degree. Many of my co-workers said NCC is great but I haven't heard of anything about SUNY Farmingdale. Does anyone currently attend or know about their program? If so, what is there application process like? How do they calculate your GPA? I have college credits from another school and NCC only calculated the courses the goes toward my degree. Currently, I have 30+ credits and GPA 3.9. I would greatly appreciate your input. Thanks in advance! :balloons: :monkeydance: :balloons:

Dear LoveNursing422, Could you tell me more about the PREPS courses? I have not been informed about that. I am in the day program. I am doing clinicals at LIJ Glen Cove. I will contact NCC about the class. meanwhile, I appreciate your help. thanks!

Hi. I want to take the CNA training course at a vocational school. I heard that hospitals don't require CNA without hospital experience. Does anyone know if this is valid?

Pdpeanut, thanks for sharing your experience. I am a pre-nursing student and I want to gain experience right now as a CNA. Do hospitals hire CNA without prior hospital experience? I'm afraid if I take the course, no one would hire me.

I sold my last semester's books on ebay and got back exactly what I paid.

Based on my experience, most of the exams are based on lecture. For this semester, my professor told us exactly that and some specific reading from the text. I religiously record all my lectures. I attend all my classes and write down everything. A week before examination, I go through all my class notes again and listen to the recorded lectures. I study the summary of each chapter of the text and all the figures/charts/illustration. I have a great textbook by Martini, but the details are intensive and by the end of the chapter, I am unable to remember everything. I feel this method is great for me 'cause I always get an A.

Googled. I'm lucky that I found this site. It has been a comfort knowing what to expect in the future as a RN.

Hi asilmk, when I read your post it made me feel very upset because I don't understand why people would act that way. I'm sorry that happened to you. I have read all the "1st year postings" and they are very helpful. I noticed that some nurses made comments such as doctors/nurses will "yell" when you make a mistake, respond rudely when they you asked a dumb question. To me, that is absurd. My situation is that I have been working in sales for many years but I always felt it is a calling for me to go to become a nurse. I am currently a nursing student and I love it. But from what I have read from you and a few other postings, i feel discouraged. Is this treatment from senior nurses and doctors common?

Hi. I am currently going to Nassau Community College for Nursing. I would like to start working in a hospital as a CNA to gain experience. Does anyone know of any hospitals in long island (preferably in the Nassau area) where there is free training or low cost training? I would greatly appreciate your help!! Thank you.