anyone go to PCC

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Hi I start Pasadena City College's nursing program tomorrow. I was just wondering if there were anyone out there who is currently in the program or just finished. And if so, how is the program? Is it very difficult? Any advice?

Thanks, I am very nervous.:uhoh3:

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One way to evaluate the program is PCC's NCLEX pass rate. You can compare withe other schools in your area to help with your decision.

http://www.rn.ca.gov/schools/passrates.htm

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I graduated from PCC's RN program this past December.

The program was difficult, as I expect all RN programs are, but I felt (along with many classmates) that more than just being difficult, the program was poorly organized.

If you're already in though, stay in - and congratulations for getting this far.

Also - if you have any specific questions regarding instructors or whatever, feel free to contact me.

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thank you for responding back. I am finding that it is sort of "teach yourself" type thing. We are all so overwhelmed, and they scare the heck out of you, they tell you if you don't pass your dosage test every semester you are out! I am so stressed already.

I am happy to be in a program, don't get me wrong, but this is very intense.:uhoh3: :lol2:

again thank for the reply.

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It's true - you are out if you don't pass your dosage calc exam at the beginning. We lost one person at the beginning of 3rd for that reason.

They give you 2 (maybe 3?) chances.

Also - I don't think they told us this directly, but there are study calcualtions available. Just ask Keith where you can find them.

It really is a very intense program, but hang in there. Sometimes it will seem they really are trying to get people to drop and the instructors are never on your side trying to help you. Those rumors about wanting to weed out the week so they have a better pass rate aren't exactly rumors. Even if you dip below a passing point though, don't give up!

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P.S.

I have uniforms I'm trying to sell if you know anyone interested in supplementing what they already bought.

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I'll ask around. What size do you have?

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Hi - thanks for asking.

Unisex top in L - $15

includes PCC RN patch - already sewn on.

:)

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