CCBC or BCCC

thenameismac · Jan 2, 2010

I go to BCCC but not in the program yet. I don't know about the entrance exam but you do need to complete CHEM 103. I think both schools require you to be finished with your prerequisites before even applying and I have heard that CCBC has a better program and it's more competitive (but BCCC is competitive as well with a 1-2 semester wait). I hope this helps. Besides I would like to think that whether a program is good or not it's really all about how you handle it. You know? There are ppl who go to some of the best nursing schools around and still fail and there are those who attend the worse of the schools and pass the NCLEX. It's all about using your resources and taking the initiative to do your best and learn all that is necessary.

Jules A, MSN · Jan 3, 2010

Over the past few years I've worked with student nurses from both and my limited experience has been that the CCBC students are sharper but as the above poster pointed out there will be great nurses graduating from poor programs and horrible nurses graduating from what should be excellent programs. I'd probably take the chemistry class because you will need it if you go on for your Bachelors anyway and apply to both programs. Good luck.

MERRYWIDOW46 · Jan 3, 2010

I have been working with students from both programs over the years. CCBC students are more motivated and more prepared to complete tasks in the clinical setting.

My experience with BCCC students has been they really do not want to perform tasks. One told me she'd "Just watch me", however, when I spoke with her instructor saying the patient needed the proceedure would they like to do it or have me the student did the procedure.

This is just observation from working with students from both programs. CCBC students seemed more prepared to give medications, knew indications and side effects, and what to look for in a patient and what to teach a patient about medications. Again, just my ovservations.

Good Luck.

RN-4Ever, DNP · Jan 4, 2010

Thanks everyone. I will apply to both in hopes BCCC will be second choice. I know some people who made it into CCBC on the first time they applied. My over all GPA is low like a 2.4 and my nursing GPA is like a 3.0. I don't think I have a good chance of making it in the first time. After I finnish my prerequisites, I plan on retaking some courses to bring up my GPA.

:eek: Things you do in your early twenties can surely come back to haunt you. :eek:

jenawade25, BSN, RN · Jan 5, 2010

I was in the nursing program at BCCC about 5 years ago. My experience was horrible. I just couldn't get some of the things they were teaching. I failed out of the first semester and was put out of the program. :crying2: This is how I felt at the end of every week in that program. I wouldn't recommend BCCC nursing program to my worst enemy.

I am currently in the nursing program at Coppin and it's not perfect, but I feel like I'm learning the things I need to to become a nurse. I graduate spring 2011 with my BSN. To me the instructors and staff are a little more understanding and willing to help students that at BCCC. I'm not saying the nursing program at Coppin is a piece of cake either, You have to work to earn your grades. I can honestly say when I have difficulty understanding something I can go to my instructors and ask them to explain it without them making me feel like I'm stupid for needing extra help (I had a situation like that at BCCC). There are a few clinical instructors who are not too willing to help though. No nursing school is perfect. :twocents: