CCAC Fall 2014 Applicants

BriceRhea, BSN, RN · Aug 12, 2014

Yeah I think I'm just going to wait until they give us more information, thank you!

kibbies0308 · Aug 12, 2014

The books are way too expensive to get the wrong one. I'm just hoping the bookstore is well overstocked with everything we need for class.

bunnysanford · Aug 15, 2014

Hi, 3rd semester (Allegheny evening) CCAC student here. I'm a huge proponent of getting previous-edition books for this program (as in, if they ask for 12th edition, getting the 11th). There's a huge reduction in cost (ex: my Taylor Fundamentals book cost just $6 on Amazon), but you just have to be mindful of page numbers (sometimes the only thing that changes between editions is chapter order). The extra cost usually comes from the CDs and bonus online materials, but in my experience, the professors have only required those for remediation if you fail a test. Be resourceful! There are plenty of ways this program will get you to spend money, including the new upfront-for-all-four-semesters ATI payment that is non-negotiable.

pdxphotolover · Aug 16, 2014

So the ATI books we just bought are for all four semesters?

pdxphotolover · Aug 16, 2014

Okay, just reread that letter. For incoming students its two fold. we will have one more payment next semester.

amcmanus88 · Sep 30, 2014

Hey all I hope your 1st semester is going great!!!! I wanted to hear from some people at North and Allegheny. I am currently in the Boyce fast track and am thinking about transfering to an other evening program. I am leaning towards North campus, but I wanted to know if anyone had any input. I saw on the schedules that North is in class for less time. Is there more of an online component? Also what are clinical sites and how have you enjoyed them? Any information or input would be great.

blongo · Sep 30, 2014

I don't blame you for changing, Boyce is an absolute nightmare. I hope that anyone who reads this does not come to the Boyce campus for Fast Track!!

ChrissyEck · Nov 4, 2014

Hi!! I have been reading older post to get a feel of what to expect with nursing program... I have come across your post! I'll be start the Boyce nursing program for spring 2015... And I was wondering if you can give some advice and ease my mind! I know the work load is a lot and a lot of studying I didn't expect anything less than that. But if you could offer some words of wisdom!! And ease my mind that would be great!!! Thanks! FYI I'm not doing fast track

ChrissyEck · Nov 4, 2014

Hi! Mrsralph I'm actually starting Ccac boyce nursing for spring 2015! Any words of wisdom to ease my mind! I know lost of studying which is expected! I'm just getting a bit nervous and need some advice ! Thanks!!

It'sAcalling · May 3, 2015

I seek wisdom from anyone in the South evening/day program.

I was accepted into fall 2015 and would like to know if the second orientation in Aug is mandatory or skipable. I know it provides clinical info for students.

I plan on taking my family on vacation that week and of course the school is useless for providing factual information. any info from you fine folk will be greatly appreciated.

Also, do you start hospital clinicals your first week or last 5? acceptance letter said last five weeks. Someone else told me immediately.

kellieg2209, ADN, RN · May 3, 2015

Congrats on your acceptance. You should really try to go to the second orientation if at all possible. If not, maybe try to send someone to get the info for you. There is so much info and it kind of all just gets thrown at you. The one thing I will tell you is if at all possible, don't start out by being behind. For the clinicals, they start the first week and last all semester. Good luck!

It'sAcalling · May 4, 2015

Thanks for the info! A friend of mine is also starting the program. He may be able to record the info I need if I can't make it. Good to know about the clinicals. Not sure why our letters say last five weeks of the semester.