What to expect the first year at NSCC

U.S.A. Massachusetts

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i have a bs in sociology and want to become a cnm.

i first need my rn--and i have applied to north shore community college for fall 2012

what was the course load like in the first semester--in particular the schedule? i have 2 young children and am trying to plan for daycare for fall 2012.

i have already taken composition 1&2/ psychology/chemistry/sociology/microbiology.

does that mean i take less credits the 1st semester?

what was your experience like the first year? what were the hours you spent in clinicals/lectures?

thank you so much for any info!

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At my community college, it's a 2 year RN degree. The first semester is 9 credits, second is 12 credits, 3rd is 9, 4th is 12 credits. The workload is intense because it takes up a lot of time. I have 4 kids but I do it. The 1st smester I was enrolled in the onsite online which was from 7am to 7pm 1 day a week. 2nd semester, not enough students passed so our class had the choice to go traditional (classes on campus) or wait out a semester for the the next OSOL. My husband and I were able to arrange for me to continue with the traditional classes and not wait. So the second semester consisted of 3 morning classses and a full day clinical at the hospital. I'm now in my 3rd semseter and I'm enjoying not having an extra class so it's 2 morning lectures and one clinical 7am to 4pm.

A fellow classmate of mine who I am closest with has a Bach degree from Rutger's Univ in biology. She still has to read/study and all. I don't think it's all that much easier for her just because she has a degree already. It's a tough program and requires a big commitment. Your nursing dept should be able to give you an idea of an est. study time recommended for the program. I was told in the begining at least 40 hours a week...I was like yeah right. Well, it depends on the content you are studying and such. I don't count I just study as much as I can in between my mom/wife priorities. There are many days and weekends where I can't attend events b/c I need to read and study or do practice questions.

If you really want it, you'll figure it all out, GL!!

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I don't know the differences in nursing schools and how their programs are run; or what is expected but this is from the website at my CC: Ocean County College has become a powerhouse in producing highly qualified nursing graduates. More nursing students graduate from our program than most other community colleges in New Jersey.Our pass rate for state boards is one of the best in the state.

I think you get out what you put in...

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Specializes in Peds, Med-Surg, Disaster Nsg, Parish Nsg.

Moved to MA Nursing Programs for better response.

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