SUNY Farmingdale Nursing Spring 2017

[dkranz1992]

Hello Everybody!

I didn't see a discussion for the Farmingdale Spring 2017 class so I figured I would start one up! Just took my TEAS and came out with an 87.3, but my pre-reqs are what's worrying me. I graduated UMass Amherst back in Spring of 2014 with my BS in Kinesiology and decided after two years of working insurance, that it isn't for me. Came out of school with a 3.1 overall GPA because I was an idiot who liked to do more socializing then school work. Unfortunately it took 2 years of me working in the real world to realize that being a nurse is what I really want to do with my life.

My pre-reqs are:

A&P I & II - B+ in both (A in A&P I Lab and B+ in A&P II lab)

Stat - C+ in general statistics, A- in Biostats (no idea what they'll take)

Psych - B

English - B

I'm hoping someone can possibly give me some feedback based on previous experience? Thank you! Good luck to all

[Urbac008]

I had a 3.4 GPA and got in! It's a matter of your prerequisite grades and TEAS score. My prereqs were:

A&P1- B

A&P2- A-

English- A

Stats- in progress

Psych- A-

In addition my TEAS scores were 84% and 81%. In the breakdown my science and math scores were very high percentiles so I think that is what helped me get in. Put the work in for the TEAS and it is very possible!

[dkranz1992, BSN, RN, EMT-B]

SH4434, A 3.4 is definitely competitive! I had heard that Farmingdale weighs your TEAS scores and pre-req grades pretty heavily and doesn't look all that much at your overall GPA. If you can crush the TEAS you should be in a great position!

[SH4434]

Thank you guys so much.

This really made me feel better as I was concern reading some other threads that 3.5 seems to be the cut off. How did you guys prepare for the TEAs? I am thinking of buying an online course and book that targets 3 months worth of studying. I am concerned about the science section mainly. Thank you guys! This definitely helped me.

[dkranz1992, BSN, RN, EMT-B]

I picked up the ATI TEAS Study Manual from Nassau Community College. If you go to the NCC book store (assuming you're somewhat local and would like it ASAP) you can pick it up for about $60. If not, you can order it online. Just make sure you get the sixth edition. I used that to prep for the TEAS and felt it worked really well. It's split up by section and really outlines the little nuances of the test such as question wording. Then, at the end of each section there is a 40-50 question self grade quiz which is exam style questions to apply what you learned in that section.

As for the timing, I gave myself a month to study for the TEAS. I finished the book in about 2 weeks, studying 1-2 hours/day. Once I had finished the book I just did tons of practice questions online. That did the trick for me, but again, that is just my personal experience with it. Regardless, as long as you study in some fashion, you should be more then fine!

[SH4434]

Thanks!

I am local and I am taking pre reqs at NCC so I will definitely pick up a book. This definitely gives me an idea of what to expect. I definitely want to make sure I do as well as possible, which is stressful.

[kaptainkale, BSN, RN]

Everyone, what was your impression of the whole "DEU" program the other day at orientation? To be honest I was a little sketched out by the the way they presented it, it seemed like that admin was trying to sell us on something thats not all its hyped up to be...staying at the same hospital for three years? 1 on 1 learning seems good but what if you hate your preceptor? Thoughts...anyone?

[TheJitsLife]

I'm not sure about the DEU. It only seems like a good opportunity if you are 100% certain that you want to commit your entire nursing education and future career with one hospital. I would rather get a variety of experiences in order to develop a well rounded skill set and check out my options.

What's bothering me is how they boasted of having some of the highest NCLEX pass rates, yet when I checked NCLEX statistics for New York State, it only showed 10-20 people taking it from the BSN program each year from Farmingdale for the past couple years. Why is that if there are roughly 50 new students per semester?

[dkranz1992, BSN, RN, EMT-B]

I definitely don't mind the idea of doing all my clinicals at one hospital. I got pretty excited when they mentioned Huntington since it is super close to home and I am already familiar with the hospital from being there all the time with the fire department. That being said, I am definitely worried about not getting into the program and ending up at South Nassau. I am already doing that commute for work now and it's horrific, lol. It is only one day a week though, so I guess I can't complain too much.

[Urbac008]

That might be the NCLEX scores for the regular BSN 4 year program. They only have 24-25 per class and they take their tests in the spring. Or at least I'm hoping.

[dkranz1992, BSN, RN, EMT-B]

I am really hoping those numbers aren't accurate.

[monsg3100, BSN]

I'm opting out of the DEU program. I would rather get experience at all different hospitals rather than being stuck in one for my 3 years in Nursing School! I feel like you would almost be inhibiting yourself by not changing your surroundings and learning new processes. And I also saw those NCLEX numbers... and got a little freaked out! Though this is so, I think we all got in this program for a reason... because we're smart enough to do it! As long as we all stick together and do what we got to do, we will make it. And btw, I will be attending clinical at South Nassau... anyone else?

[kaptainkale, BSN, RN]

Yo who wants to do BSN with Aviation flight minor - Private Pilot's License....I'm like 70% serious lol....most of my gen. eds. are all done so I have a few under-loaded semesters. I want that Life-Flight Life ;p