College of the Mainland, Texas City

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Has anyone had any experience attending Nursing school at College of the Mainland in Texas City, Texas? I have looked at thier pass rates with the state. How is the program there? Any advice on application/ acceptence?

@kstar101- Thanks for the information. I have a few questions...

1) Do we need all 18 books on the book list? Some said optional but I was wondering if I should get them anyway.

2) Does the bookstore have the nursing kit or do we get it somewhere else?

3) Do you think it would be challenging to work and complete the program? How many hours a week would you recommend?

Thanks!!!

Hi TX_Nurse_2_Be,

This is KStar101, something is wrong with my other account and it wouldn't let me log in! I created this one for now so I can respond to you. Here's what I can tell you about your questions:

1) You're going to need majority of those books at one time or another in the program. The most expensive part for books is your 1st semester but like I mentioned, they will be used again in your succeeding semesters so it'd be worth it to buy them. I'm not sure if the book list has changed at all since my class started, as I had heard rumors that they would be switching books for some of the classes. I ended up purchasing almost everything on the book list but some of my classmates did not, and ended up using a couple of old editions to replace the ones recommended by the school. I suppose it helped and did it's job for the course, but I don't like to worry that teachers may or may not get information from the specified book that they want us to buy. Also, the newer books have publisher websites that you get an access code to if you buy them new and have helpful NCLEX style questions that you'll definitely want to have. Remember, the more NCLEX questions you have to practice with, the better! The only books I didn't buy were the diagnostic manual for laboratory values and the medical dictionary. I had a diagnostic lab values book and medical dictionary from another program I was in and one of my teacher's said as long as I had one, it didn't matter.

2) Yes, the bookstore has the nursing kit. It isn't out where the books are though. You'll have to tell them you're a 1st year 1st semester nursing student in the ADN program and they will bring one out for you.

3) Personally, I think it would be challenging to work during the program, however, there are some people who work part and full time and they're managing. If you don't HAVE to work, or can really cut down on your hours, I would definitely suggest that. I THINK there were some previous posts on here about the NEPP (Nursing Education Placement Program) but if not, I would suggest that you sign up for it. I don't think I've ever heard of someone applying for it and not getting approved. It basically pays for your tuition and all other expenses for school in return for 6 months (I think?) of work after you graduate at one of the UTMB hospitals. It's a lot of paperwork but it's worth it. Just remember that if you aren't successful in the program (which you should be!), I think you are required to pay all of that money back :crying2:

Also, like we mentioned after the fashion show, try and get an NCLEX review book. Saunders is a really good one. I've even heard of some nursing schools using it as a textbook for their curriculum.

Good luck again and I'm here if you have any more questions :nurse:

Is it necessary to have current editions for all the books listed? I am contemplating getting the previous editions on some books to save tons of cash...but am worried that it won't be sufficient. I have tried emailing the professors about this but no luck there!

Have you started at COM? I see you on the "other" school also. How is the COM program? I finally applied for the SP 2012 program at COM. Tired of waiting on the :other: school!

Yes I have started at COM and I am very pleased with it so far. I am definitely glad I am in something that way I can focus on it more than just focusing on being contacted by the 'other' school...

The faculty is really nice and definitely want everyone to succeed! There is a really nice mentor there that is super accomodating to anyone who shows an interest in tutoring sessions. We have had a couple tests and a vitals check off already. I can say that those questions can be a doozie...The tests are all based on NCLEX type questions and they are vague on some and you really have to use critical thinking and deductive reasoning. There is a lot of implied learning....and READING READING READING!

Since its only been a couple weeks we only have SKills 1 and Assessment in progress so far. I also have medical terminology, but most did that before starting the program. It seems like its a decent amount of work....and I am sure it will only double in a few weeks once we start intro to nursing and clinical 1.

The room we have lecture in is really nice as far as desk/seat areas....but that room is a refridgerator! Guess it could be worse....

As much as I do like COM I really want to get in the 'other' school'... Only because I would be able to get my BSN in the same amount of time...If I do get in, I will definitely have a leg up on the first semester! If not I will be headed that way once I get my ADN :)

hi all, i just applied for the spring as well, barely passed the teas-Whewww. Good luck to you. It's just a waiting game now; with my fingers crossed.:uhoh3:

hey those who are already in the program? I just got accepted for Spring 12. But I was wondering if we have to wear scrubs everyday to school???

Thanks!

hey those who are already in the program? I just got accepted for Spring 12. But I was wondering if we have to wear scrubs everyday to school???

Thanks!

Congrats on getting accepted! To answer your question....you can wear whatever are only you like to class. scrubs are only you required for clinicals

Hello Skygurl, I am new to reading this thread,and was just checking with you to see how your nursing program was going what has been your experience thus far.. I hope that all is well, and blessings to you.

Shay-shay, personally, I have had a pretty good experience at com. I will tell you though that we have lost about 20 out of 70 original students. The good news is if you fail a class you will fall back to the spring class and will only finish 2 months later than the original date. But just like all other nursing schools, if you fail 2 nursing classes you're out of the program. I have 12 weeks left until graduation!! It's been pretty tough but I can now see the finish line :)

Thanks for the response! I could make a person sick (lol) the way I go on and on and on about getting into nursing school...just ask my husband...lol. I will be applying for the Spring Lvn program at COM. And the Spring 2013 ADN program at Alvin CC also the Summer 2013 lvn at Alvin if nothing eles works out. Congrats to you and keep pushing you are almost there! Many Blessings to you.

Hello all,

Anyone applying for the Spring 2013 ADN program?!?!

Hello! I am, I wanted to start a post but I couldn't figure out how to do it lol! How is your process going so far?

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