Nikon RAW files in CS4

I am new to CS4 and using the Nikon .NEF file to do my edits. Is there a way to open multiple RAW files without having to do one at a time? Now I was able to select multiple photos for CS4 to open, however when I'm in Camera Raw 5.5 and I do see the list on my left that window closes once I select 'Open Image' and it moves to CS4.

I'm a former Paint Shop Pro 11 user and so far love everything I know with CS4, as limited as that knowledge is!!

Thanks for any help!!!