Calling All Coppin STUDENTS!

darmor11 · Oct 28, 2012

Hello Everyone,

You all are scaring me. I am thinking about applying to the nursing program at Coppin for Fall 2013. I am hearing mixed comments about the program and now I am totally confused. What is the difference between the old and new program? (if you don't mind me asking).

williams3929 · Oct 28, 2012

The old program is being phased out for a new program...the old program is a 5 year track where ur gen ed course are mixed in with ur nursing classes. The new program is shorter and u take all ur pre reqs before entry into the program...the class cycle is also different as u take all non clinical classes first and finish with clinical classes...don't be scared its a good program it's just a few kinks they need to work out

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tinasky2005 · Oct 28, 2012

Very tru williams3929. There are some kinks and to darmor11, our class was kinda of a guinea pig trial and error test. If you look at coppins program currently, it has been changed again to incorporate gen eds with nursing courses. I am not sure of the length, but you can visit the website for more info. The program is still pretty good, and you learn a ton!!!

darmor11 · Oct 28, 2012

Thanks williams3929 & williams3929. I did notice changes in the program based on the information on-line. I appreciate your comments..

jenawade25, BSN, RN · Oct 29, 2012

If half of the class is still failing then the new program isn't that much different from the old one. From med/surg and patho to the first semester of the senior year there's usually half of the class failing.

darmor11 · Oct 29, 2012

Why do you think half of the class is failing? Are the professors stretched to the limit and they need to hire more professors? It just sounds crazy to me.

williams3929 · Oct 29, 2012

It's a lot more than that darmor11...it is not an easy thing to take in so much info, adjust to a change in question styles w/ only a week to get it all in ... As far as the instructors the only problem is that they are split between the classes and aren't as available to sit down with as they usually are, u can usually catch them via email

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darmor11 · Oct 29, 2012

That's something to think about.. Thanks...

williams3929 · Oct 30, 2012

Thanks williams3929 & williams3929. I did notice changes in the program based on the information on-line. I appreciate your comments..

Every school has their issues but all in all Coppin has some instructors that care a lot and are willing and ready to be there fir their students

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Hotyoungmom · Nov 30, 2012

I wanted to know if anyone can please. What are they looking for when applying into the program. I am trying to apply for the fall 2013 and a little nervous

tinasky2005 · Dec 5, 2012

Make sure that you log on to coppin.edu website and check for requirements. The biggest thing is to have good grades. In my class they accepted student as low as 2.6. Because the new class is smaller the requirement will be higher. I do know you need to pass teas.

Hotyoungmom · Dec 19, 2012

Hello. I'm a little late in the game, but I wanted to know how long did it take to find out you were accepted into the program or were asked to take the entrance exam? I really want to get in I just applied and feel like pins and needle. My gpa is 2.97 and that's not including what I will get this spring semester. I thank you in advance.