waiting list for Trinitas Hospital School of Nursing / Newark area nursing schools?

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Hi, everyone:

I live in Newark, currently I am studying for a professiona license required by the job. I will be done in the Summer, I wish to go into nursing program in September. But I heard there is naturally average 2 -year waiting list for nursing programs? I am really worried.

I have a BA in other field already. I am thinking going to a community college ASD. Those acceralted programs requires full-time, and is not possible for me. Tuition is also a big issue, I cannot afford to go to private schools like Seton Hall, Bloomfiled, nor public schools like Rutger. Also I worked during the day, so I cannot go to Essex County College either, they only have day program.

My question is: I mostly interested in Trinitas Hospital school of nursing. Anybody know any waiting list there at Union County College?

BTW, I need to take almost all the pre-rquisite courses, so if there is a waiting list, can I take these pre-requisites during waiting time? or do I have to wait to take these courses too?

Any help is greatly appreciated!

Veggienurse,

I forgot to answer your question...I'll be in the day program in September. Which is going to be strange, I've always taken night courses for my pre-req's...the students are more mature.....lol

Fatima

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Specializes in CTICU/CVICU.

Hi Everyone!

I'm so glad I found this site! :-) I'm interested in attending Trinitas this fall. I applied online but I haven't received word back. I figured it may be a couple of weeks. I already have a BA degree in a non-nursing field and I just want to get the diploma..not the Associate. Do you know how long that would take me since I will be transferring credits in AND not getting the Associate's Degree? I didn't get a chance to attend the informational session but anyone who did..please share what you've learned. I only want to take 2 classes this fall and then in the spring..bump it up to full-time (hopefully, I can do that).

I'm excited and hopefully, I can see some of you in class in the fall!

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Hi Everyone!

I'm so glad I found this site! :-) I'm interested in attending Trinitas this fall. I applied online but I haven't received word back. I figured it may be a couple of weeks. I already have a BA degree in a non-nursing field and I just want to get the diploma..not the Associate. Do you know how long that would take me since I will be transferring credits in AND not getting the Associate's Degree? I didn't get a chance to attend the informational session but anyone who did..please share what you've learned. I only want to take 2 classes this fall and then in the spring..bump it up to full-time (hopefully, I can do that).

I'm excited and hopefully, I can see some of you in class in the fall!

If you did not get a chance to attend the session,

try visiting the Elizabeth Campus on August 26,when students will be lining up to register.The line may start at 4:00 A.M. :rolleyes:

This will give you an idea and this will be like"Ask all you can" and "Get all the answers day " for you.

You need to act FAST.And make a personal visit if you want to save some time.

Good luck

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Specializes in CTICU/CVICU.
If you did not get a chance to attend the session,

try visiting the Elizabeth Campus on August 26,when students will be lining up to register.The line may start at 4:00 A.M. :rolleyes:

This will give you an idea and this will be like"Ask all you can" and "Get all the answers day " for you.

You need to act FAST.And make a personal visit if you want to save some time.

Good luck

Hi Healinghand..that post is old. I've already been accepted and registered! I'm on my way:-)

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Hi Healinghand..that post is old. I've already been accepted and registered! I'm on my way:-)

Good luck

If you already know what books you have to buy,my recommendation is start with Doses Calculations and Medical terminology.

Read Perry and Potter like Bible.Everyday.

:)

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I currently live in FL and planning of moving to NJ if I find a school for me. I heard trinitas is good. But I am afraid that there is a long wait to get in the program.I have a 2.0 GPA.I have finished all my pre-req for RN.How long do you think i'm going to wait to actually get in the program itself?

Help......:o

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I currently live in FL and planning of moving to NJ if I find a school for me. I heard trinitas is good. But I am afraid that there is a long wait to get in the program.I have a 2.0 GPA.I have finished all my pre-req for RN.How long do you think i'm going to wait to actually get in the program itself?

Help......:o

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Hey I am currently in Union County waiting for my letter to enter nure 130, did u ever enter union county, and did u get in to nure 130 yet, just wondering how long it would take also. Good luck with everything

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Just a piece of advice for the students on the wait list. Trinitas is not easy, i hope you guys are ready when you get the invitation b/c it will get tough in a hurry after 130. I hope u finished your sciences b4 going in. High and I mean very High attrition rate so make sure you know what your getting yourself into. Pls talk to students who are ahead of you guys to get an idea. Im still in and i saw what can happen bc my friends had withdrawn. Its going to feel like only the best can survive.

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please help me!

i got a letter from UCC/TRINITAS few days ago---it said...you have been accepted for admission into cooperative nursing program conducted by UCC and Trinitas for the class entering in fall 2006. THIS ACCEPTANCE DOES NOT GUARANTEE ENROLLEMENT IN NURSING COURSES. PLEASE MEET WITH A COLLEGE COUNCELOR TO REVIEW YOUR PRE-REQ'S AND TO SCHEDULE YOUR NON CLINICAL COURSES FOR FALL 06.

i went to UCC and spoke to a counselor...she had no idea what she was talking about...i was sent to the admissions and spoke to another person...he literally laughed at my face saying "oh don't get too happy...everyone who applies to trinitas gets a letter like that but you have to go through so much more to actually start your program". by the end of summer--i'll be finishing up ALL of my pre-req's...currently i hold a 3.95 GPA...when this MAN told me that i have to take 3 remedial engliah and 2 remedial math---i was insulted! how dare he say that to me. after putting 3 years of my life and finishing up all of my college level english with A's and math with A's...how dare this man say that to me? he was looking at my MCC placement testing scores that i took almost 4 years back and suggesting his wise advice!...after i explained myself...he said oh then you have to talk to a big shot from the english department and prove to them and they will waive your remedials. I really wanted to slap him across the face. he was very much discouraging me and was saying 1 million people apply for this--WHAT???

so this is my dilemna...what should i do? may 8th they start registraion...should i go and wait online like 4 in the morning even though i haven't received an "invitation"...i just don't see or feel the need to prove myself to someone that i can speak english. born and raised in NY...i'm 25 years old...and a GPA that shows them my background...why do they harass people that have the passion...that have the dedication to become a nurse. I started working at the age of 13 in a nursing home. all my life i've done volunteer works and showed that compassion for care...and people like him just shatters and insults your dream...just really should be fired!

so guys tell me what i should do???????? i feel so good getting all of this off my chest. thanks for your time guys!

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Specializes in ICU, Neuro ICU, CCU, Burn ICU, PACU.

This is nothing new. I did my undergrad at Rutgers, and have two BS degrees. They still told me I had to go to the head of departments to get waivers for prereqs. And this was 3 years ago. You must realize, the person evaluating the transcripts is someone who has like a psych degree, and does not know any better. When I was there, she used a 10 year old out of date Rutgers catalog to compare classes that I took to the UCC requisites. It took me almost two weeks of going to various departments, and to the deans offices in Cranford to finally get everything taken care of. Don't get discouraged. And yes the aceptance does not guarantee enrollment. They have limited staff to teach a limited number of students. That does not look like it will get any better anytime soon. Big nursing shortage equals higher pay rates equals higher demand to get into classes to get a degree. That is not gong to change anytime soon. You have to just deal with it. It's going to be like this for quite some time. Rest assured though, you'll have to deal with a lot of BS at Trinitas, but you will come out with everything you need to get through the NCLEX and feel comfortable with your skills.

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Hello everyone,

I haven't posted in awhile, so it's good to be back. I just received a letter from UCC/Trinitas, and they invited me to start NURE 130 for the fall. The letter had 4 sessions that NURE 130 is being offered. I had to send them a reply e-mail telling them my preference of section choice.

The sections are as follows: Tuesday & Thursday 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Monday 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Thursday 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

I have to check on a website in a couple of weeks to see if I made it. I am keeping them as a backup choice. I was accepted to Seton Hall's pre-nursing program. I'm having second thoughts about it though. A woman called me today from SHU..she said she was my transfer advisor (I"m transferring from Bloomfield College) anyway....she said to me, "you do know that your chances of getting accepted to the nursing program are slim"...I replied, "what, why is that?" and she went on with some bull... Anyway I"m going on Thursday, to speak to a nursing advisor.

Fatima

"Destined to become a R.N. and N.N.P"

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