Rockland Comm. College - Fall 2016

LuckySN · Jun 18, 2016

Hello! I start NUR 141/142 this Fall semester. I am super excited. I too was wondering where are the RCC Incoming Fall 2016 students. Glad you started :up: !

Lipstkjunkie · Jul 24, 2016

Oh my gosh! I had just about given up on this thread and was going to delete my account until I saw this post lol you're coming in as an LPN?

Lipstkjunkie · Jul 28, 2016

Also, have you heard anything about our CPR certification? Are we supposed to obtain that before for the program starts? I don't remember seeing anything about that on the website or the health forms

muahxo · Aug 7, 2016

Hi! I just finished NUR 111 at RCC and will be starting NUR 113 in the FALL 2016 which is coming way too fast! But anyway to answer your question no you do not have to have CPR done before starting the program but you have to have it before taking 141 or 142. Best of Luck!

Lipstkjunkie · Aug 12, 2016

How was 111?!

muahxo · Aug 12, 2016

It was hard honestly. I read chapters & notes everyday, listened to recorded lectures, met with study groups. I managed a B- in the class but I also took Calc for pharm as well. If this is your first time in nursing school I would highly recommend Fundamentals of Nursing review book to help with the NCLEX style questioning

Lipstkjunkie · Aug 13, 2016

The fundamentals book, was that from the list of recommended books for 111? From hearing your response I'm really nervous about starting now. Before I was excited lol (^_^)....and I eventually found out about the CPR from the handbook but thanks for your response anyway

muahxo · Aug 13, 2016

The one I used was Fundamentals of Nursing by Patricia A. Nugent and Barbara Vitale. It broke down concepts and helped me a lot with Nutrition. Just curious what classes are you taking this Fall? Don't be nervous you'll be fine! **Start remembering your pre & post protocols for skills testing now if you can though

Lipstkjunkie · Aug 13, 2016

You have no idea how helpful our little convo has been so far! I tried contacting other current students (people in their second level and beyond) and I swear they have a pact to not answer any questions from new nursing students. I'll be taking 111, calc for pharm and psychology. I was going to take 113 also but I decided against it. I didn't want to overwhelm myself the first semester and set myself up for failure.

muahxo · Aug 14, 2016

Its my pleasure to help as much as I can! You got to have tough skin in RCC's nursing program, only a few people will help you & give you tips. That schedule doesn't sound too bad! Once you get the hang of calc for pharm it will be a breeze! But I'd def recommend getting any other pre-reqs done during the summer or winter sessions as much as that sucks. Do you work? I work full time and I'm a single mother. So with good study habits you'll do just fine

Lipstkjunkie · Aug 14, 2016

Thanks so much for all your help and advice. I have one more prerequisite (chemistry) to take after psych but I plan on taking that in the summer. I will be working but part-time and I'm fortunate enough where I can pick my own schedule. I've been reading other forums where students have said they have worked full time while in school but I personally don't think I'd be able to do that. Kudos to you for doing that.