Going from a University TO a CC?

ORNurseCOS · Jan 3, 2015

Hello.

I have a finance degree from a university and I went back to school over a year ago.

I went to a CC to do my necessary prerequisites AP I & II, Micro, Chem etc, stuff I hadn't done in my previous work.

The way I see it, there is no point going to a university if you are not getting a degree from that university - i.e. in my case I was taking a few classes so what is the point of paying the premium and I had already proven myself at the university level.

With that said my time at CC was eye opening to how lost this upcoming generation is - what they considered hard was nothing, no where near the difficulty level of a university. Tests were dumbed down for students, note cards could be used here and there, stuff that would never occur at the university level. Basically they were being coddled. The reason I bring this up is if you know what the real academic world is like v.s. the community college level then its fine, save the money. Just be very aware you will have to pick up your game come time for nursing school.

Best of luck

haelimjeong95 · Jan 3, 2015

Ah thank you for your advice! I honestly don't have any experience with CCs so I would have to experience my self to see what it's like but I do understand what you're trying to say.

Are you currently in a nursing program right now?

babeinboots, MSN, NP, CNM · Jan 3, 2015

I would say it depends on the community college you choose to attend. I went to about 3 different community colleges to complete my pre-reqs and I literally saved thousands of dollars compared to what I would have paid if I took them at my current university. I do not feel like I'm at a disadvantage in my program compared to my classmates who took their pre-reqs at a university or even to classmates who have a previous bachelors degree.

With that being said, I went to great CC's that not only had excellent teachers, resources, and partnerships with local Cal States and UC's, they had great nursing programs with NCLEX pass rates in the 90's. I chose not to attend the CC nursing programs for numerous reasons with the main one being that I could get my BSN in the same 2 years it takes to get an ADN.

I say do your research, check out the CC's in your area and talk to current and past students of the school.

I understand your dilemma, getting a degree is truly an investment of money and time. I wish you the best, good luck.

LadyFree28, BSN, LPN, RN · Jan 3, 2015

Hello. I'm currently a freshman at a four year university as a pre-nursing student. Because of some financial issues, I'm considering going to a community college for a year to do my pre-req and maybe even go back to a four-year university to finish off my pre-reqs before applying to nursing schools. (Considering that I probably will take 2and half years finishing my pre-reqs)
Would I have a huge disadvantage since I'm doing the exact opposite of what other students normally do...

What you consider "what other students normally do" is actually the complete opposite; there have been many in your shoes and have went back to nursing school through a university and have gone on to be nurses; as well as many who started out at a CC for pre-req's (such as myself), and went on to get their nursing degree at a university.

It's a prudent and conscious decision to obtain pre-req's at a fraction of the price and go on to take university core and co-req's at a later date, it will save you money in the long run!

At least in my experience, the CC I attended had transfer sheets for all the state universities, and popular out of state universities that they had working relationships with, so students that want to transfer could do so seamlessly. :yes:

haelimjeong95 · Jan 3, 2015

What you consider "what other students normally do" is actually the complete opposite; there have been many in your shoes and have went back to nursing school through a university and have gone on to be nurses; as well as many who started out at a CC for pre-req's (such as myself), and went on to get their nursing degree at a university.
It's a prudent and conscious decision to obtain pre-req's at a fraction of the price and go on to take university core and co-req's at a later date, it will save you money in the long run!
At least in my experience, the CC I attended had transfer sheets for all the state universities, and popular out of state universities that they had working relationships with, so students that want to transfer could do so seamlessly.

Ah I didn't know that! I always thought cc was a place for students to get prepared to transfer or to get an associates degree instead of going backwards.

Would it look bad if I take A&P1 at the CC (during the year that I plan on being there) since I have a W after attempting it at my University?

LadyFree28, BSN, LPN, RN · Jan 3, 2015

Ah I didn't know that! I always thought cc was a place for students to get prepared to transfer or to get an associates degree instead of going backwards.

Yes, CC is used for transferring to unviersities and/or obtains an associates degree; I used my credits to transfer and also obtained my associates; when I applied for my BSN program, it protected most of my credits from expiring because I had a degree; although I did have to CLEP (challenge exam) some of my sciences for a better grade.

Would it look bad if I take A&P1 at the CC (during the year that I plan on being there) since I have a W after attempting it at my University?

If you plan on returning to this university, find out from the nursing school advisors if you can take it at the CC; at least in my area, the nursing programs had a good relationship with local CCs so it really wasn't an issue with taking it at the CC; a lot of professors at CC are also professors at local universities; just something to think about.

haelimjeong95 · Jan 3, 2015

If you plan on returning to this university, find out from the nursing school advisors if you can take it at the CC; at least in my area, the nursing programs had a good relationship with local CCs so it really wasn't an issue with taking it at the CC; a lot of professors at CC are also professors at local universities; just something to think about.

The University that I'm currently attending actually does not have a nursing school... It just happens to be located in a huge medical district so there are many pre-health students that attends this school to get their "pre-studies" done... :/

AspiringNurseMW · Jan 3, 2015

Hello.
I have a finance degree from a university and I went back to school over a year ago.
I went to a CC to do my necessary prerequisites AP I & II, Micro, Chem etc, stuff I hadn't done in my previous work.
The way I see it, there is no point going to a university if you are not getting a degree from that university - i.e. in my case I was taking a few classes so what is the point l paying the premium and I had already proven myself at the university level.
With that said my time at CC was eye u x community college level then its fine, save the money. Just be very aware you will have to pick up your game come time for nursing school.
Best of luck

Wow. That's a horrible cc, mine is nothing like that. In fact the graduates from the nursing program at my cc are well respected and sought after. To the OP, Do your research, perhaps ask the counselor at the nursing school you want to go there how they view the cc.

AspiringNurseMW · Jan 3, 2015

Also consider that most schools require that you take both A&P 1 and 2 at the same college

haelimjeong95 · Jan 3, 2015

Also consider that most schools require that you take both A&P 1 and 2 at the same college

Thank you for bringing that up! I totally forgot about that...